Topic: SIMPLY AGOG (Read 34464 times)

TCB · « **Reply #180 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:15:29 PM »

How do you post a gif to your post? I am currently brain-dead.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #181 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:15:53 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on October 30, 2007, 12:57:03 PM

The "costume" on the far left is a literary reference. Can anyone figure it out?

I guess "The bread tray",
by Louis Pullig De Gouy (1944) is too obscure!

A modern Gretel preparing to go into the woods?

A pohibiton era "The Prophet" - no jug of wine.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #182 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:18:16 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 30, 2007, 01:04:19 PM

The Catcher in the Rye?

Good eye - I missed the Mitt - thought it was a tray!

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #183 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:20:53 PM »

Quote from: TCB on October 30, 2007, 01:15:29 PM

How do you post a gif to your post? I am currently brain-dead.

It depends - if it's animated it must be hosted elsewhere (like Photobucket), else (when the cache is not full) you can attach it in your reply.

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #184 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:22:19 PM »

I can't disagree more about "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue." I think it's a GREAT dance number, beautifully realized and performed. As I think Vera-Ellen was THE most talented female dancer in the history of Hollywood, naturally I think most of what she does is superb.

All of the numbers in WORDS & MUSIC are worth watching and give the film its only entertainment value. The "book" is such hogwash if you know the real stories of the two men.

Matt H. · « **Reply #185 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:25:13 PM »

I began my afternoon with last night's CSI: MIAMI. It was an OK case, and it was wonderful to welcome Ryan Wolfe back to the squad, but that was six episodes of unnecessary angst they put fans through for such an anticlimactic payoff. Very, very poor writing.

And, I believe Emily Procter has subjected herself to collagen injections. Her lips last night were much fuller than they've ever been (and the most unattractive they've ever been, too. I can't understand why folks do this to themselves.)

Jane · « **Reply #186 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:26:03 PM »

i'm listening to "mean kitty"

did anyone see this by the same guy, no kitty but very sweet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luxgpavp6V0

FJL · « **Reply #187 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:26:16 PM »

A recent phone exchange, which some might find offensive:

"I can't join you, my feet are killing me and I can hardly walk."

"Well, that's a lame excuse."

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #188 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:26:25 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on October 30, 2007, 01:05:21 PM

Apparently, the girl next to her is some anime character, too.

Chihiro from Miyazaki's "Spirited Away"?

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #189 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:30:16 PM »

Next, I watched the Blu-ray version of THE SHINING. I talked about the movie some this morning, but I found it had lost nothing in its power to grip one's attention and hold it. The new 5.1 soundtrack (I listened to the lossless PCM 5.1 track) spreads that eerie music and sound effects around you now for some really effective atmospheric lifts and jolts.

As for the HD transfer, it seemed a bit brighter than I remembered the old full frame transfer to look. The colors are very solid, there's not a twitter in the tight weaves of the herringbone and corduroy coats Jack wears, but I did find the flesh tones a tiny bit on the red side.

Matt H. · « **Reply #190 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:32:30 PM »

Didn't have a chance to check out any of the new special features. I had watched Vivian Kubrick's documentary on the last DVD release of the film, but I've got that commentary and those other featurettes to look at tonight before prime time begins. Probably won't finish all of it until tomorrow.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #191 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:32:42 PM »

Quote from: FJL on October 30, 2007, 01:26:16 PM

A recent phone exchange, which some might find offensive:

"I can't join you, my feet are killing me and I can hardly walk."

"Well, that's a lame excuse."

Sounds like something I'd say

Well, as the Indians said, "Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile with his feet".

der Brucer

singdaw · « **Reply #192 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:32:46 PM »

For Stubby Kaye:

SIT DOWN, CHEWER ROCKIN' THE BOAT!

td · « **Reply #193 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:39:36 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on October 30, 2007, 07:21:05 AM

Thank you, DR td, for your astute comments on THE SHINING. I'm looking forward to revisiting it this afternoon after many years away from it.

You're welcome. And I believe you know how much I value your opinion.
I'm still stunned that I've had this remarkable turnaround on THE SHINING, though I really think that I shall never warm up to EYES WIDE SHUT - which I have seen, without expectation, still it has that Nicole Kidman factor, which means I'll probably NOT be trying it out anytime soon.
So with Kubrick I like 2001, BARRY LYNDON, THE SHINING and A CLOCKWORK ORANGE. I still don't consider SPARTACUS to be "A Stanley Kubrick Film."

Jane · « **Reply #194 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:40:55 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on October 30, 2007, 01:05:21 PM

Apparently, the girl next to her is some anime character, too.

which one. it's driving me crazy now cuz i think i should know which one.

fun photo

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #195 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:40:57 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on October 30, 2007, 01:22:19 PM

I can't disagree more about "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue." I think it's a GREAT dance number, beautifully realized and performed. The "book" is such hogwash if you know the real stories of the two men.

Surrounding "Slaughter on 10th Avenue" with lousy writing is holding to tradition - look at On Your Toes!

der Brucer

Yes, I know you were really refering to the whitewashing in the movie script.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #196 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:42:30 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 30, 2007, 01:32:46 PM

For Stubby Kaye:

SIT DOWN, CHEWER ROCKIN' THE BOAT!

One more like that, young man, and chew can spend the rest of the day in chewer room!

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #197 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:43:49 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 30, 2007, 01:40:55 PM

...it's driving me crazy

Is this a setup?

der brucer

Jane · « **Reply #198 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:44:51 PM »

Tomovoz · « **Reply #199 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:45:15 PM »

TOTD: The Chrysalids - John Wyndam.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #200 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:45:23 PM »

I predict that JRand will feel better as soon as the Mercury retrograde ends.

Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #201 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:49:12 PM »

I always liked "The Shining". I enjoyed the book and thought the maze was a good compromise/alternative to use in the film. It is my favourite Kubrick after 2001. I find Barry Lyndon so boring.
I loved the scenes with the kid on the tricycle rolling down those long hallways.

REDRUM

Ginny · « **Reply #202 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:53:12 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 30, 2007, 01:40:55 PM

which one. it's driving me crazy now cuz i think i should know which one.

fun photo

Sorry, Jane, she works part time and has left for the day. I'll ask her the next time I see her and let you know.

Jane · « **Reply #203 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:57:34 PM »

thanks ginny. if bryan were here i could ask him.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #204 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:59:24 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 30, 2007, 01:26:03 PM

i'm listening to "mean kitty"

did anyone see this by the same guy, no kitty but very sweet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luxgpavp6V0

Awwwww....that's so sweet! I'm a bit teary-eyed!

Thanks for the link, Jane!

Jane · « **Reply #205 on:** October 30, 2007, 02:00:07 PM »

ginny, or anyone, have u read THE ROAD? i just began reading it for my next group discussion. so far it is beautiful & moving.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #206 on:** October 30, 2007, 02:03:48 PM »

Ginny, I got CATCHER IN THE RYE, but Singdaw is too quick on the draw!

Love your costume!

I didn't know about Trick Or Treaters coming on Wed....I'd better go get something to feed the hordes.

I have a neighborhood meeting at 6:30, where I am expecting to hear some bad news about our piece of paradise. I got wind of it just an hour ago...I hope it's not true! More later...

Matt H. · « **Reply #207 on:** October 30, 2007, 02:04:34 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on October 30, 2007, 01:49:12 PM

I always liked "The Shining". I enjoyed the book and thought the maze was a good compromise/alternative to use in the film. It is my favourite Kubrick after 2001. I find Barry Lyndon so boring.
I loved the scenes with the kid on the tricycle rolling down those long hallways.

REDRUM

The first time I saw THE SHINING in the theater with Danny riding his big wheel across those floors and carpets (weird sound that this caused also a brilliant touch) being followed so closely with the Steadicam - well, I was on the edge of my seat. I just knew around any corner was going to be something shocking. Eventually, it was, but Kubrick, like always, took his time setting it up.

Matt H. · « **Reply #208 on:** October 30, 2007, 02:06:21 PM »

Well, I guess I need to write a little bit and then head down to continue with the bonus selections on THE SHINING.

WBBL.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #209 on:** October 30, 2007, 02:08:46 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on October 30, 2007, 02:03:48 PM

the hordes.

I have a neighborhood meeting at 6:30, where I am expecting to hear some bad news about our piece of paradise. I got wind of it just an hour ago...I hope it's not true! More later...

What is it! Wherever you live - there goes the neighborhood!

der Brucer

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