Topic: ZEN (Read 53932 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #390 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:30:38 PM »

RLP congrats on you new set... will Matt be flying in to help set it up?

Matt H. · « **Reply #391 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:30:51 PM »

My thoughts on the GREASE contestants.

The women were all saddked with the musical trappings of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and since he was sitting right in front of them and on live TV, it couldn't have been easy for them.

And, unfortunately, some of them were stuck with incredibly difficult numbers: "Buenos Aires," for example, which Kate had to maneuver while walking down that long flight of stairs. I felt for her.

For the second performance in a row, Juliana sang her song well but showed absolutely no movement whatsoever. She planted herself on the upstairs railing to sing "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" and was a statue. She's yet to be able to show any sense of fun or variance in her stage personality. I hope she gets an upbeat number next week.

Of the women, whom I continue to be semi-unimpressed with, Kathleen (who sang "Memory") was my favorite of the evening.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #392 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:30:59 PM »

Let me say that I love Broadway shows....I love dramas, comedies, Shakespeare, musicals...and I welcome new shows and revivals and hope when the curtain goes up, that all of us are on the same page....but there is one show that NEVER fails to entertain me....from grade school to high school to college to professional productions. Here is an excerpt from DR TOMovOZ's homeland....there are many clips here if you are interested.

I am fascinated by Josephine's choppers, and Captain Corcoran seems a bit lite in the loafers...but it still all works....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYI9m8uaHTM&mode=related&search=

Matt H. · « **Reply #393 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:31:47 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on February 11, 2007, 08:30:38 PM

RLP congrats on you new set... will Matt be flying in to help set it up?

Nothing would give me greater pleasure. Unfortunately, it's not to be. However, I hope he knows he can e-mail or call if he needs any assistance.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #394 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:32:49 PM »

Scarlette Johansen is recording her first album.

Her first album...

Sandra · « **Reply #395 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:33:40 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on February 11, 2007, 08:29:15 PM

Just cos you like 'em or or you doing a 50's era play or party?

Because saddle shoes are the best shoes in the world. They're comfy and pretty. I don't know why more people don't wear them.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #396 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:34:22 PM »

Yay Dixie Chicks!

...though I'm still not into them...

Matt H. · « **Reply #397 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:36:03 PM »

Of the male GREASE contestants, I think three are potential Dannys:

Derek who had a very muscular rendition of "Footloose" tonight. But "Footloose" isn't much of a song to show off your singing. He looked REALLY pumped up otherwise, and two of the judges seemed to like him best.

Chad who really has to me the Danny look and did fine with "My Eyes Adore You" despite having the flu.

Austin who had an impossibly staged athletic number to "Ease on Down the Road" which he handled like a pro (which he is).

I don't understand the enthusiasm for Max. He had sour notes and was the least at ease of the finalists.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #398 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:36:07 PM »

Quote from: Sandra on February 11, 2007, 08:33:40 PM

Because saddle shoes are the best shoes in the world. They're comfy and pretty. I don't know why more people don't wear them.

They are almost as pretty as my sparkly gold shoes that the four-year-old neighbor likes so much.

bk · « **Reply #399 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:36:18 PM »

Back from supper and a few other things.

Vixmom, yes, two new CDs are up for order at Kritzerland, one of them being The Brain From Planet X. Or did vixmom leave before seeing these posts?

bk · « **Reply #400 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:36:34 PM »

I am so happy to be reading about Grease and not watching it.

bk · « **Reply #401 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:37:03 PM »

I am so happy to be reading about the Grammys and not watching it.

bk · « **Reply #402 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:37:18 PM »

Perhaps I'll watch a motion picture on DVD.

bk · « **Reply #403 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:37:29 PM »

Will we never get to page fifteen?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #404 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:37:35 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 11, 2007, 08:36:07 PM

They are almost as pretty as my sparkly gold shoes that the four-year-old neighbor likes so much.

Some of us are easily amused.

bk · « **Reply #405 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:37:51 PM »

Oh, and we were purged hours ago, so you should be able to upload photographs again.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #406 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:37:59 PM »

What did you think about the lady finalists, MattH?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #407 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:38:26 PM »

I think I shall watch a video of a middle school production I choreographed of aforementioned show....from 1985....whew....that was many pounds ago!

vixmom · « **Reply #408 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:38:42 PM »

Quote from: JRand56 on February 11, 2007, 08:30:59 PM

Let me say that I love Broadway shows....I love dramas, comedies, Shakespeare, musicals...and I welcome new shows and revivals and hope when the curtain goes up, that all of us are on the same page....but there is one show that NEVER fails to entertain me....from grade school to high school to college to professional productions. Here is an excerpt from DR TOMovOZ's homeland....there are many clips here if you are interested.

I am fascinated by Josephine's choppers, and Captain Corcoran seems a bit lite in the loafers...but it still all works....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYI9m8uaHTM&mode=related&search=

thanks for this link... last night we watched Topsy Turvy AGAIN.... I do like that movie

oh and we finally saw The Illusionist... the Vixter sat entirely spellbound and SILENT throughout the entire dvd and for those of you who have met the Vixter.... well you know that in itself is high praise!!!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #409 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:39:03 PM »

Four-year-old Mae-Ling Goldstein is very easily amused.

Matt H. · « **Reply #410 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:39:36 PM »

As for the sing-off, all of them sounded OK on the bits of the song each got to sing. However, for the two that the panel rejected, you could EASILY hear their shortcomings in the final renditions of "Sandy" and "Hopelessly Devoted to You." The judges made the right deciisions unquestionably, but the sing-off was a cheat.

(spoiler)

I think they NEVER should have brought the two amateurs back to start with. When you look at the routines that Austin and Derek did tonight, you KNOW that poor Matt could never have been able to pull something like that off with his level of inexperience right now.

Sandra · « **Reply #411 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:40:30 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 11, 2007, 08:39:03 PM

Four-year-old Mae-Ling Goldstein is very easily amused.

Just saying her name amuses you.

vixmom · « **Reply #412 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:41:09 PM »

Quote from: bk on February 11, 2007, 08:36:18 PM

Back from supper and a few other things.

Vixmom, yes, two new CDs are up for order at Kritzerland, one of them being The Brain From Planet X. Or did vixmom leave before seeing these posts?

Nope I just caught up with that post... I must go have a look see... did I read correctly that there is also a DVD of The Brain in the works?

Matt H. · « **Reply #413 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:41:33 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 11, 2007, 08:37:59 PM

What did you think about the lady finalists, MattH?

See post #391.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #414 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:41:52 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 11, 2007, 08:39:03 PM

Four-year-old Mae-Ling Goldstein is very easily amused.

Now, there's a name from a 60's Broadway comedy.

vixmom · « **Reply #415 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:43:04 PM »

Quote from: Sandra on February 11, 2007, 08:40:30 PM

Just saying her name amuses you.

Me too! I may have to get myself a pet siamese cat just so I can name it Mae Ling Goldstein

Sandra · « **Reply #416 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:43:14 PM »

Earlier today, I was here on my futon and I could hear my brother out in the living room, singing a song of his own composition to amuse his cat Sassy. I went out there to make fun of him, but we ended up making it into a duet. Sassy was very amused. I think the song is called "The Fishsticks Chorus."

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #417 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:43:42 PM »

Sorry, MattH. I must have overlooked your post about the women finalists when I was rushing to retrieve the credit card.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #418 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:44:30 PM »

Welcome back Vixmom!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #419 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:45:13 PM »

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES had some good storylines tonight, all of which I enjoyed except the Gaby storyline. The writers are making her dumber and more desperate than she should be or has been made in the past.

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