Topic: THE ERRANT PERIOD (Read 14333 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:20:34 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on January 16, 2010, 05:02:29 AM

When does SOUTHLAND start on TNT? Isn't it this month?

It started last Tuesday night at 10 p.m. I mentioned it on Tuesday, I think. Of course, TNT is rerunning the previously seen seven NBC episodes first (adding a few unaired scenes) before getting to the newly produced unseen six episodes.

Matt H. · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:20:46 AM »

Page Two Dance!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:23:46 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on January 16, 2010, 05:00:48 AM

DR MATTH thanks for your thoughts on the new FAME......which I shall skip.

And thanks to DR JOSE for the Ballet Report.

It's a very generic version of FAME, less gritty and edgy than the original. And I felt I didn't get to know most of the characters nearly as well as in the original. The fact that they used two of the original's best songs to add to their own movie's original song score also says something about their opinion of the quality of the new work.

Matt H. · « **Reply #33 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:25:27 AM »

Good morning!

It was warmer this morning. I didn't look at the temperature gauge, but I didn't need gloves or a ski cap, and I wore only a light jacket rather than a heavy one. A nice walk. But it's a little overcast. We may get some rain later today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #34 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:26:28 AM »

Today I'll be working on SURROGATES for my work project. It's on Blu-ray. (Someone else will review the DVD version which doesn't have as many special features as the Blu-ray).

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:27:55 AM »

As for the DVR, I only have last night's LAW & ORDER and the second of the 30 ROCK episodes from Thursday left to watch. I'll probably watch 30 ROCK while I eat lunch so I can get started on SURROGATES right after.

Matt H. · « **Reply #36 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:29:51 AM »

Yes, SOutherners love barbecue, and there are so many places around here that have it that choosing favorites is almost impossible. I'm also not a stickler for which kind I like. I like it all.

My former partner used to do the best pulled pork I've ever had, but I've never been able to do it like he did.

Matt H. · « **Reply #37 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:33:03 AM »

I see THE HURT LOCKER has added another kudo to its growing list of Best Picture wins, this time from the Broadcast Critics. I feel sure it's going to win the GOlden Globe, too. Looks like Oscar might have its first female director win as Best Director for this movie. Certainly seems to be picking up steam.

Kerry · « **Reply #38 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:35:32 AM »

TOD: Honeybear's. Second favorite: Famous Dave's.

Ginny · « **Reply #39 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:38:40 AM »

TOD: The Montgomery Inn

Matthew · « **Reply #40 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:51:43 AM »

TOD - as long as it's pork!!

Druxy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 16, 2010, 07:59:08 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 16, 2010, 07:33:03 AM

I see THE HURT LOCKER has added another kudo to its growing list of Best Picture wins, this time from the Broadcast Critics. I feel sure it's going to win the GOlden Globe, too. Looks like Oscar might have its first female director win as Best Director for this movie. Certainly seems to be picking up steam.

Although THE HURT LOCKER is not my favorite picture of last year [ UP IN THE AIR and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS are my choices.], I would much rather see that film win the Oscar than AVATAR, which I did not like.

Druxy · « **Reply #42 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:01:55 AM »

TOD:

Would you believe that I'm living in Texas, but I do not really like barbeque or chili?

Matt H. · « **Reply #43 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:01:59 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on January 16, 2010, 07:59:08 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on January 16, 2010, 07:33:03 AM
I see THE HURT LOCKER has added another kudo to its growing list of Best Picture wins, this time from the Broadcast Critics. I feel sure it's going to win the GOlden Globe, too. Looks like Oscar might have its first female director win as Best Director for this movie. Certainly seems to be picking up steam.

Although THE HURT LOCKER is not my favorite picture of last year [ UP IN THE AIR and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS are my choices.], I would much rather see that film win the Oscar than AVATAR, which I did not like.

I would be very shocked if the Academy hands James Cameron another set of Oscars for a special effects extravaganza at the expense of much better fare. I feel sure the film will win a boatload of technical Oscars, perhaps most of them. But I can't see it taking any of the big prizes away from THE HURT LOCKER, INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, or UP IN THE AIR.

Matt H. · « **Reply #44 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:07:51 AM »

Well, I need to head downstairs and start thinking about what's for lunch. I want to get an early start on my work project this afternoon since I anticipate interruptions.

WBBL.

Druxy · « **Reply #45 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:18:39 AM »

Quote from: JRand59 on January 16, 2010, 05:06:26 AM

Last night I watched part of a movie sent to me by DR MBARNUM.....THREE NUTS IN SEARCH OF A BOLT.....I shall discuss this in detail when I finish watching it.

Consider yourselves warned.

A couple of weeks ago, we were discussing John Ford's CHEYENNE AUTUMN.

I hadn't seen the film in years, so I took another look at it yesterday.

As one would expect from Ford and Monument Valley, the cinematography is sensational, but the movie itself is one big mess. There are continuity and coverage problems throughout.

The basic story of the Cheyenne's trek is, actually, pretty involving, but then Ford throws in all this other crap [e.g. the entire Jimmy Stewart sequence], which is not only unnecessary but also stops the forward motion of the picture.

And, as far as performances are concerned, the truth is that Ford was never an actor's director. I don't think that he really knew how to direct actors, which is why you find so many overblown performances in his pictures. [Patrick Wayne is really emulating his father in this picture; reading his lines as "the Duke" would have read them.]

Any truly memorable performances in Ford's pictures, I believe, came from the actor's themselves.

But, in the immortal words of BK, "who am I? Ebert & Roper?"

bk · « **Reply #46 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:37:34 AM »

I'm up and awaiting the arrival of she of the Evil Eye.

FJL · « **Reply #47 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:48:11 AM »

i have nothing to say, but it's a post.

Matthew · « **Reply #48 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:12:26 AM »

This is exciting and makes life a little easier...

This pan

Is the exact shape of these

It's the little things

Matthew · « **Reply #49 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:17:17 AM »

And one of these days I'll figure out how to incorporate text within pictures

Julie · « **Reply #50 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:23:32 AM »

Hello. Hello.

Julie · « **Reply #51 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:23:57 AM »

Stunningly beautiful day here in NY.

Julie · « **Reply #52 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:24:48 AM »

I'm going to a staged reading of the musical The Times later today.

Julie · « **Reply #53 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:25:11 AM »

What a wonderful day DR elmore has planned.

Julie · « **Reply #54 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:27:27 AM »

I think I shall walk to the theater today and take advantage of the sunshine and rare above average termperature of the day.

Julie · « **Reply #55 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:29:05 AM »

It's nice when things match up so perfectly, DR Matthew!

Julie · « **Reply #56 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:29:55 AM »

Well, since we're so close . . .

Julie · « **Reply #57 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:30:21 AM »

It's practically my obligation . . ..

Julie · « **Reply #58 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:30:42 AM »

Did y'all notice that errant period?

Julie · « **Reply #59 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:30:59 AM »

So here we go . . .

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