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Archives => Archive 5 => Topic started by: bk on March 04, 2006, 12:17:31 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, you've vamped whilst reading the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the vamping cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: FIRMAMENT!
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to former dear reader Panni.
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Happy Birthday, Dear Panni, if you are still around.
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Good morning, all! Another night of very bizarre dreams, the strangest leaving me with the question of why Stephen Cole, librettist of the musical NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, is visiting me at my family's house in Ohio. But when it was time to return to New York with my father (!) and DR Rodzinski (what happened to Mr Cole?), it was impossible because my brothers hadn't repaired my car. This is clearly the result of my turning DR Rodzinski down for dinner last night, but I fear there's another cycle of strange dreams returning. No Wonderland material here, alas.
I'm off to Toyland this morning. I need to begin libretto adjustments and edit a few numbers.
TOD: The ones I want to win never do, so I'm going to sit back and watch the parade.
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Hello all! Yesterday was a LONG day. I worked all day - in part planning a trip to SF for a seminar the last week in May....Will you be around DR RON?
And then I rented a carpet cleaner for a whopping $19 and cleaned the carpets in the old house. This morning the handyman will work in the basement, I'll clean the bathroom and kitchen - then all I have to do is clean the basement and I will be TOTALLY DONE!!!!! Hoo and Ray! I gave myself a month and today is day 31, since I got the house and day 21 since I moved in, so I'm actually on schedule, it just seems like it's take a lot longer.
I'm off to meet the handy man....laters
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Well. totally done with that house, I still have Mucho to do in this one, but there's no hurry for that.
BTW_ the plumber sent his bill and charged me for installing something I installed. He promised to cut me slack on the bill and didn't. He will be receiving a phone call and a strongly worded letter and the bill needs to be fixed. And his company will never be allowed in my house again.
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I"m Off to Meet the Handy Man - tht is the title of my new musical!
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Well. totally done with that house, I still have Mucho to do in this one, but there's no hurry for that.
BTW_ the plumber sent his bill and charged me for installing something I installed. He promised to cut me slack on the bill and didn't. He will be receiving a phone call and a strongly worded letter and the bill needs to be fixed. And his company will never be allowed in my house again.
Comic Plumber (in thinking cloud): Hehehehe, she'll never notice if I add this to the bill. Hehehehehe...... 8)
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Thanks for the SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE post, DR ELMORE. I don't know much about the history of the show, mostly what I just read in HOW SONDHEIM FOUND HIS SOUND, but I have ordered the script and CD so maybe there will be some more information there.
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Going to work in a bit....
If I worked at Monumental Pictures, I could be a shimmering glimmering star in the cinema firmament....it says so....right there.
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Hmmm.....well.....here are my hopes....but I expect to see them dashed on the rocks, with a twist.
Actor - David Straitharn OR Joaquin Phoenix
Actress - Dench
Picture - Good Night and Good Luck
S Actor - Matt Dillon
S Actress - Rachel Weisz
Director - Clooney
Original Screenplay - Good Night and Good Luck
Adapted Screenplay - Brokeback Mountain
And Hollywood being the left wing, bleeding heart, pinko Commie town it is, I may get a couple of my wishes.
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Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Having seen almost none of the films in contention this year, I really have no predictions about the Oscars. But Brokeback Mountain seems to be a front-running fav with most people and if we are to believe the barometer of other award shows.
Speaking of Brokeback, I saw a fun motel sign on Ventura Blvd. when I was in LA last week. It said:
"They ain't cowboys; they're sheepherders."
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yes, DR CP - it will be interesting to see which way the voters swing.
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Well, I haven't seen any of the nominated films this year. My sister Rikki has been picking them off, one by one, and only has CRASH left to see - which i think she's gonna try to find today. gotta admire her. She also reads steadily, so she can intelligently discuss most of the books on Best Seller lists with other readers - or at lease, know what the heck they're talking about. I'm still watching TOP HAT and HARVEY for the fiftieth time. I'm still reading obscure novels of dead authors or the unknown plays of unknown playwrights. Sometimes a decade-old Grisham novel... although within the last year I did read The Da Vinci Code and A Million Little Pieces. I liked those a lot.
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DR CP - now that you are "in the area" - you and the DW might think about a trip up to Greencastle, home of DePauw University and close to many covered bridges....stay a couple of nights at the Walden Inn and see a show at the Putnam County Playhouse....I am directing DEATH BY CHOCOLATE in July....
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I do think the CAPOTE guy will win best actor - too early and too little caffeine to dredge his name up yet... seems it's "his turn" and he IS a wonderful actor, admired by his colleagues for his long and steady stream of good character work.
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Jeez, what's his name??? Oy. is it AGE that does this? I feel like I've lost my mind...
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Phillip Seymour Hoffman!!!
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Or something like that...
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JRand, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!!! Sounds so fun.
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I'm up early because I promised a friend I'd help her with her yard sale today - didn't know until LAST NIGHT she had advertised it for 8 AM!! She's moving after 23 years. She works full time (nurse) on a research project, and is also On Call 4 nights a week... she has a 45 day escrow, and has to be outa there by March 30. I said I would help out. But, 8 Ayem?!?!?
Anyhow, that's why I'm up at 6, sucking caffeine...
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JRand, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!!! Sounds so fun.
Fingers X'd - it will be DR PENNYO.
Have fun at the yard sale....you will meet many interesting people, I am sure. AND there will be a lot of them there at 8 am (and before) looking for stuff! 8)
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Off to work, everyone have a great Saturday! The weather here is cool - the sun is shining...and the sky is beautiful!
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Saturday greetings! My much-needed 3-day weekend started with a wonderful concert last night at Miami University. The featured artists were Dave Brubeck (age 85!) and his quartet. In the first half they performed with the Miami University Jazz Ensemble, concluding with Brubeck hits "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Take Five." For the second half, those groups were joined by the Miami University Symphony Orchestra and combined choral groups, numbering almost 300. They did selections from some of Brubeck's sacred compositions and his settings of 2 Langston Hughes poems.
Today, I'm puttering at home and tomorrow we'll see the touring Thoroughly Modern Millie in our Dayton Broadway series.
TOD - I will be here, of course, for the HHW Oscar bash, but have seen none of the Best Picture nominees and only a smattering of nominees in other categories. There's a lot of buzz in the Cincinnati media over native son George Clooney's nominations.
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Good morning!
A gorgeous day here and even expecting a slight warming trend today with temps getting near 60. Nice.
Don't know about a walk yet or not. I have a lot of things I want to do this afternoon.
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Yeah, if you advertise a 9 am yard sale, people are going to show up at 8 anyway. The Early Yard Sale Cult.
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I'm up, I'm up... I think...
I seem to have a work hangover today. Yesterday was so intense, I feel kind of zonked today. But for all the madness, I can't wait for Monday.
This weekend, I have to get out the invites to my sister's bachelorette party, do my laundry (desperate situation, esp. considering most of my clothes don't fit me anymore, so the "bottom of the barrel" clothes are really not cool), do my taxes, and maybe go in to work for a couple hours just to get organized and re-arrange Nikole's (the former assistant) desk. I didn't touch it on Friday because I didn't want to be a usurper and make her feel resentful; but I want to be ready for next week and I just don't feel ready at this point.
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I have seen four of the five Best Picture nominees (have not seen MUNICH), and I could live with BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK, or CAPOTE as Best Picture.
News speculations have BROKEBACK as the favorite with CRASH as the dark horse and one most able to pull off an upset. I don't think it's nearly as good as the other three, but being an LA picture, it might resonate more with Academy voters than BROKEBACK does.
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As for the performance awards, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Reese Witherspoon seem to have the momentum for Best Actor and Best Actress though I suppose Heath Ledger and Felicity Huffman might surprise and pull off upsets.
Hoffman's is an astonishing impersonation of Capote, but I honestly thought Ledger's creating a character from scratch was pretty astounding, too. If I had a vote, I'd pick Ledger, but I think Hoffman will win.
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Page Two GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE Dance!!!
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Just went to www.oscars.com (http://www.oscars.com) for the printable list of nominees. Here are the ones I've seen:
The Constant Gardener
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
March of the Penguins
Memoirs of a Geisha
Star Wars: Episode III...
DH Richard saw a couple of the others and we have several on our Netflix list, but this has not been much of a movie-going year for us.
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In the supporting races, momentum seems to be with George Clooney and Rachel Weitz. Both have larger roles than their fellow nominees, so that sometimes helps. I do think Weitz is the most deserving; she makes an indelible impression early in THE CONSTANT GARDENER and then once she's gone, you continue to think about her throughout the movie.
Clooney isn't going to win for Best Director or Best Screenplay, so this may be his consolation prize plus he's gotten very good reviews for his SYRIANA work.
However, I'm thinking Paul Giamatti might sneak in here for CINDERELLA MAN. Giamatti failed to get nominated the previous two years for either AMERICAN SPLENDOR or SIDEWAYS, both of which shocked much of Hollywood, so this may be payback time for him, and we all know the Oscars quite often work that way (witness the undeserved wins for Elizabeth Taylor in BUTTERFIELD 8 or Al Pacino in SCENT OF A WOMAN to name just two examples).
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So here are my predictions and my own personal choices:
Predictions:
Best Picture - BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
Best Actor - Philip Seymour Hoffman
Best Actress - Reese Witherspoon
Best Supporting Actor - Paul Giamatti
Best Supporting Actress - Rachel Weitz
Best Director - Ang Lee
My own personal choices:
Best Picture - BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
Best Actor - Heath Ledger
Best Actress - Felicity Huffman
Best Supporting Actor - Jake Gyllanhaal
Best Supporting Actress - Rachel Weitz
Best Director - Ang Lee
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It Is sort of interesting from a lawsuit strategy perspective that the producers of CRASH who felt wronged by the other producers seemed to have waited until after all the Oscar voters ballots were in to officially file their complaints. (Or did I misread the news on that? In any event, the NY Times didn't carry the big story about it until after the ballot deadline.)
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I thought Hoffman went far beyond an "impersonation." I was expecting an impersonation and got something of far more nuance. Ledger was great though. I thought David Straitharn amazing as well.
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I have only seen BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN and GOOD NIGHT, GOOD LUCK...but hope to see either CAPOTE or TRANSAMERICA today. I would like to see David Strathairn win best actor and Jake Gyllenhall for best supporting actor...just from what films I have seen...how they compare to the ones I didin't see I have no idea....either way it will be fun to watch tomorrow night and I will be happy for all the winners...and happy that for once I got out and saw some of the films up for nomination!
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I am now eating breakfast. That is all.
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I had a bow of Cheerios for breakfast, but I just made myself a pan of scrambled eggs. Yummmm--real food sure is good!
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DR JRand, I read this morning something that will interest you and something that you asked about a few weeks ago.
The next release of THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN will pair the episodes from Season 3 AND Season 4. This release is slated for June. There were 13 episodes filmed for each of those two seasons (all in color).
Even though the color shows are more juvenile than the earlier black and white years, there are still some very entertaiuning shows in this set including "Geat Caesar's Ghost," "The Lucky Cat," "The Seven Souvenirs," "Jimmy the Kid," "The Girl Who Hired Superman," the Joi Lansing-starring "The Wedding of SUperman," and my favorite "Dagger Island."
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TOD:
I agree with all of DR Matt's Oscar predictions with the exception of Supporting Actor--I think Clooney will win that one.
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]! ! ! ! ! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR PANNI ! ! ! ! ![/move]
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I thought Hoffman went far beyond an "impersonation." I was expecting an impersonation and got something of far more nuance. Ledger was great though. I thought David Straitharn amazing as well.
Of course he did; I didn't mean to imply that the mimickry is all there is to his performance. But he did have the original as a jumping off point. That's all I meant.
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I just ate some cereal that MBarnum introduced me to when he was out here: FiberOne. I mix it with cinnamon Life.
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It Is sort of interesting from a lawsuit strategy perspective that the producers of CRASH who felt wronged by the other producers seemed to have waited until after all the Oscar voters ballots were in to officially file their complaints. (Or did I misread the news on that? In any event, the NY Times didn't carry the big story about it until after the ballot deadline.)
There has been so much talk of CRASH coming from behind and winning the award (BROKEBACK has won far and away more Best Pic awards from various groups than CRASH) that I think the "wronged" producers simply now think the picture might win and want a piece of the pie.
CRASH winning the SAG award for Best Ensemble acting is what started all this talk of an upset. However, SIDEWAYS won the Best Ensemble last year over MILLION DOLLAR BABY, yet BABY went on to win the Oscar.
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I'm not sure she'll see it, but I do want to wish former DR Panni the heartiest of happy birthdays!!
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That FiberOne is very good for you DR Rodzinski! LOL!
While eating my bowl of Kellog's ALL BRAN (boy, aren't we all getting old!) I spent 25.00 on Ebay!
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My Happy Birthday wishes to DR Panni, also! Hope you have a great day out there!!
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Well, I promised myself I would start cleaning the home environment today...and I meant it! So I guess after this last cup of java that I shall commence to cleaning.
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Of course he did; I didn't mean to imply that the mimickry is all there is to his performance. But he did have the original as a jumping off point. That's all I meant.
Well, I don't know many actors aside from Rich Little who would take "impersonation" as a compliment. But what's interesting is the question of whether it is easier to play a role based on a known historical entity or create the character "from scratch."
In a way, Hoffman had more work cut out because he had to overcome people's preconceived notions of Capote to build his performance. He had to worry about taking it beyond the realm of imitation into something more. Higher risk, if you ask me. People can easily say, "That's not how Capote was," or "That's an imitation." Ledger didn't have that particular challenge.
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I noticed that DOGVILLE is three hours long. Don't know if I'll get to it this afternoon or not. Might have to save it for tonight since there's nothing on I care to see.
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PS: I would really like to see CRASH, but it doesn't seem to be showing in the vicinity of Salem, Oregon at this time.
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And for those who missed it last night, NBC is rerunning the pilot episode of CONVICTION tonight at 10 (EST).
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That FiberOne is very good for you DR Rodzinski! LOL!
When are they coming out with the sequel? FiberTwo?
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PS: I would really like to see CRASH, but it doesn't seem to be showing in the vicinity of Salem, Oregon at this time.
It's out on DVD already if that makes a difference to you.
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In a way, Hoffman had more work cut out because he had to overcome people's preconceived notions of Capote to build his performance. He had to worry about taking it beyond the realm of imitation into something more. Higher risk, if you ask me. People can easily say, "That's not how Capote was," or "That's an imitation." Ledger didn't have that particular challenge.
Since most people never had a chance to know the real Capote, I don't think that's a viable argument. We remember him now from MURDER BY DEATH mostly (made more than 15 years after the events of CAPOTE) in which he's "supposedly" acting someone not himself. Otherwise, it's vague recollections of a half-drugged writer on talk shows that don't get repeated much. In fact, I had younger friends who didn't even know who Capote was at all, so to them, his acting choices including looks, mannerisms, and vocal pitch were as much an acting choice as Ledger's.
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MBarnum!
Major Bollywood soundtrack downloads here...
http://lellebelle.blogspot.com/
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Need to think about prepping lunch in a second along with some other household chores that need tending to.
WBBL.
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Now I'm not sure what you're saying, MattH, because originally you called it an astonishing impersonation, vs. Ledger's astonishing creating something from scratch. Now you're saying that Capote is not well-known enough for that to matter. (Despite the fact there was a long-running Broadway and touring play that gave renewed life to his persona and mannerisms).
The Capote persona is well-known to many, his mannerisms are so strong, there is every chance they could overwhelm any attempt to create a character.
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A couple Mancini free downloads here. "Mancini's Angels" which is a lot of 70s TV themes, and the soundtrack to GUNN. Not the Peter Gunn TV shows but the 1967 feature film GUNN, with only two tunes repeated from the TV show. Also some Stan Freberg if anyone's a fan...
http://bentrecords.blogspot.com/
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And for FJL...
Someone's posted an mp3 of Jack Wild singing "A Friend in You" (aka "A Fwiend in You") from H.R. Pufnstuf.
http://blow-up-doll.blogspot.com/
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It's out on DVD already if that makes a difference to you.
Oh! LOL! I guess I could rent it tonight then!
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MBarnum!
Major Bollywood soundtrack downloads here...
http://lellebelle.blogspot.com/
Holy masala! Thanks Rodzinski! I guess I will be making me some new CDs! And would you believe me if I told you I have seen a couple of those movies? :D
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I have now de-mossed my front yard and part of the back yard. I shall now clean up this junkyard...I know that underneath it all is a very nice living room with some cool retro furniture...if only I could see it all.
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I've been cleaning up my den/home office here, but every once in a while I find myself exhausted and have to sit down--I think I'm still a wee bit dehydrated. I'm trying to sort through some old computer software and whatnot--do I really need to keep hold of all the boxes from The Sims games? Plus, I came across a couple of CDs that I had bought but never listened to. Ach! Clutter! It's the bane of my existence!
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
Another slow, lazy morning here for me. But since I have nothing to do today, well...
I guess I've finally "accepted" my "between gigs" status. Nothing wrong with that. And I really am "between gigs" right now... And once my next gig starts, who knows when it will end, so...
However, there are a couple of "shoeboxes" here that I've been meaning to sort through, and I think I actually might take care of that chore today. We shall see...
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...And I also think I'm gonna go ahead and stay down here through Monday and head back Tuesday morning. This is my last chance for any extended visit, and there really is, alas, plenty of stuff for me to sort through down here. I also want to spend some time with my nieces and nephews.
And speaking of the little devils, here's my nephew and one of my nieces:
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Well the handy man called and cancelled. Maybe that will be the title of MY next book The Day the Handy Man Stood Me up
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What are they rockin' out to on the headphones?
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Who can wreck a weekend
When there's so much to do
by cancelling his plans
and bugging out on you?
The Handy Man
The Handy Man Can
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Thanks for the birthday wishes! I am, indeed, still around, Dear Reader Laura. Nice to see your faces, dear people of HHW. I have to admit I've lurked on occasion - but did not get faces with the posts. Suddenly, in the non-lurk mode, I see you all (or the ones here at the moment) once again. You look swell.
For those of you who get the Independent Film Channel - The Independent Spirit Awards are on live and unedited today at two. Worth TIVO-ing. Much better than the Oscars, IMHO. Totally casual and crazy and quite unscripted. And this year, with most of the same players as the Oscars. The nightime rerun on AMC (or one of the other movie channels - can't remember) is edited and not as much fun. Will return to lurk later today. Thanks again for the wishes!
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I did manage to get a nice night's sleep last night - I think I actually got eight hours.
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TOD - I've seen all of movies nominated for best picture and best director
I haven't seen Hustle and Flow, so I didn't see Terrence Howard's performance for best actor, but I've seen the rest
I"m planning to see Transamerica today or tomorrow, but I haven't seen Mrs. Henderson Presents or Pride and Prejudice so I'm a little lacking in the best actress category
I've seen all the best supporting actor and all the best supporting actress except June Bug with Amy Adams
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Hi Panni!!
Happy Birthday, great to see you
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And only because my name has been mangled more times than I care to remember in playbills and programs...
It's "Rachel Weisz" - no "t" in the last name. -Although the pronunciation of "Weitz" is basically the "translation" of "Weisz". ;)
And "Jake Gyllenhaal" - And I wonder how much pressure he had early on in his career to change his last name to something "simpler".
*And I keep wanting to add extra "n's" to both Hoffman(n) and Huffman(n).
;)
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Happy Birthday, Panni!
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TOD con't
Who I think will win
Best Picture - Brokeback Mountain
Best Director - Ang Lee
Best Actress - Reece Witherspoon
Best Actor - Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Best Supporting Actor - George Clooney
Best Supporting Actress- Rachel Weisz
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What are they rockin' out to on the headphones?
I'm not sure. Maybe it was the demos for Lestat? ;)
However, my sister-in-law sent that pic to me with the caption, "How I get my peace and quiet at home now."
:)
They both love music, and I'm sure the headphones have cut down on the usual cacophony in that household. -Which is a very good thing right now since Veronica, my sister-in-law, is expecting her third child in a few months. -Yeah, another niece or nephew on the way!
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Hmm...
While reading Page 2, I came across the following exchange:
I just ate some cereal that MBarnum introduced me to when he was out here: FiberOne. I mix it with cinnamon Life.
That FiberOne is very good for you DR Rodzinski! LOL!
When are they coming out with the sequel? FiberTwo?
Which was immediately followed by:
It's out on DVD already if that makes a difference to you.
;D
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I had a bow of Cheerios for breakfast, but I just made myself a pan of scrambled eggs. Yummmm--real food sure is good!
It's always good to have some protein with your morning carbs. I usually cook up an egg to go with my oatmeal.
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While eating my bowl of Kellog's ALL BRAN (boy, aren't we all getting old!) I spent 25.00 on Ebay!
So... You Eat, Therefore You Spend?
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Who I would like to win.....
Best Picture - Capote or Good Night and Good Luck - Brokeback Mountain was ok, but it wasn't my favorite, and they were sheepherders - there isn't a cow in the movie
Best Director - hmmm not sure.
Best Actress - I want to say Felicity Huffman, but I haven't seen it yet. Reece Witherspoon was good and I can see why she's nominated but not having seen all the others, I was a little surprised she's been winning everything.
Best Actor - Philip (only one "l" I missed that before) Seymour Hoffman - I thought he was incredible - he absolutely became Truman Capote. When I heard he was playing Capote and having seen a lot of his other work, I just couldn't imagine it, but he blew my socks off.
Best Supporting Actor - I would pick David Strathairn - I loved his Murrow
Best Supporting Actress - I think there were some great performances here. I loved Frances McDormand in North Country, but I always love Frances McDormand, Rachael Weisz, however kept me intrigued and interested in wanting to know why her character was murdered, and she had that something that I can't describe - I would give it to her.
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Well. totally done with that house, I still have Mucho to do in this one, but there's no hurry for that.
BTW_ the plumber sent his bill and charged me for installing something I installed. He promised to cut me slack on the bill and didn't. He will be receiving a phone call and a strongly worded letter and the bill needs to be fixed. And his company will never be allowed in my house again.
I would give him a big earful...
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Now that the Handy man stood me up (I'm really not sad about this, I'm ready for a day off) I'm considering doing a double feature of TRANSAMERICA and PARADISE NOW. PARADISE NOW is only here for 3 showings, so I have to go today if I want to see it.
Has anyone seen either of these?
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I'm up, I'm up... I think...
I seem to have a work hangover today. Yesterday was so intense, I feel kind of zonked today. But for all the madness, I can't wait for Monday.
This weekend, I have to get out the invites to my sister's bachelorette party, do my laundry (desperate situation, esp. considering most of my clothes don't fit me anymore, so the "bottom of the barrel" clothes are really not cool), do my taxes, and maybe go in to work for a couple hours just to get organized and re-arrange Nikole's (the former assistant) desk. I didn't touch it on Friday because I didn't want to be a usurper and make her feel resentful; but I want to be ready for next week and I just don't feel ready at this point.
Sending courage and patience vibes to DR Joy!!
I hope all goes well next week! .... and with your sister's shower!
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As for my Oscar Picks...
Out of the major contenders, I saw "Brokeback Mountain" first, and then caught up on the rest of them. -And most of them I've seen in the past couple of weeks. Seeing the so-called front-runner first and then the so-called underdogs has been very interesting in regards to the awards race and speculations. It really does seem like their could be a lot of surprises tomorrow night, at least in regards to a "Brokeback Sweep". -Remember what happened with "The Color Purple"?
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...And I also think I'm gonna go ahead and stay down here through Monday and head back Tuesday morning. This is my last chance for any extended visit, and there really is, alas, plenty of stuff for me to sort through down here. I also want to spend some time with my nieces and nephews.
And speaking of the little devils, here's my nephew and one of my nieces:
DR Jose, they are precious!!
I love the grin on your niece, she is adoreable...
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Interesting about what you saw first. I saw CRASH first, then GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK, then SYRIANA, then BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, then CAPOTE, then MUNICH. To me, saying that you really like MUNICH feels like cheering when the answer is the Hindenberg and you get it right.
All the best picture nominees are pretty depressing this year, actually
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And for FJL...
Someone's posted an mp3 of Jack Wild singing "A Friend in You" (aka "A Fwiend in You") from H.R. Pufnstuf.
http://blow-up-doll.blogspot.com/
I have the theme song from a gal on another board who posted it....
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Boy, the thought of getting out of my chair, getting my shoes on and going outside is making going to the movies really seem like a chore....maybe I'll just curl up with a book....either way, laters
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I see I got us to page 4....my work here is done for the moment
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Well the handy man called and cancelled. Maybe that will be the title of MY next book The Day the Handy Man Stood Me up
There's the old blues song, "My Handy Man Ain't Handy Any More."
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Well the handy man called and cancelled. Maybe that will be the title of MY next book The Day the Handy Man Stood Me up
Cilla, can I submit a chapter also?
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There's the old blues song, "My Handy Man Ain't Handy Any More."
or "My Handy man done quit me to be handy with someone else"
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Ok, I'm going to bite the bullet and get my butt to the Promenade...
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Happy Birthday DR Panni!
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DR JRand - I meant to respond to you about this yesterday...
Sunday In the Park with George is truly a wonderful work of art. Not just musical theatre, but Art. And I can honestly say, it was very pivotal in my choosing to pursue a career in the arts. Seeing that show during my final year in high school, when it seemed like the weight of the world - and my family(!) - was on my shoulders to do the right thing, to go down the right path, the set the right example... There is a great comfort knowing that if my efforts make just a small contribution to the whole, that it is still a contribution. That it was and is still worth it. Worth all the disappointment, frustration, sorrow... and happiness, joy and beauty.
Profound and life-changing. I'm so glad you're e-Bay investment has had such a wonderful return.
*DR elmore also mentioned "Yoo-Hoo"... When I was working on the Arena Stage production, we had access to the archived materials at the Library of Congress, as well as some materials that Mr. Sondheim shared with us. Truly fascinating stuff. And the page of sketches for the opening motif... all the various trial and error permutations before, "White. A blank page or canvas." found it's musical cue.
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MY HANDY MAN (Andy Razaf / Eubie Blake)
Ethel Waters - 1928
Whoever said a good man is hard to find
Positively, absolutely sure was blind
I've found the best man there ever was
Here's just some of the things that my man does
Why he shakes my ashes, greases my griddle
Churns my butter and he strokes my fiddle
My man is such a handy man (oh yes he is)
He threads my needle, creams my wheat
Heats my heater and he chops my meat
My man is such a handy man
Now I don't care if you believe it or not
He's so good to have around
And when my furnace gets too hot
He's right there and turns my damper down
Why for everything he's got a scheme
You oughta see that new stuff he uses on my machine
That man is such a handy man (he's God's gift girls)
Why he flaps my flapjacks, cleans off my table
Feeds my horses out in my stable
That man is such a handy man, mmm yeah
Sometimes he's up long before the dawn
Busy trimmin' the rough edges off my front lawn
Yeah that man is such a handy man
Why you know he never has a single word to say
No, not while he's working hard
And I wished that you could see the way
He handles my front yard
eah you know my ice don't get a chance to melt away
Cause he sees that I get that fresh piece every day
My man, my man is such a handy man And I ain't kiddin'!
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...And "Finishing the Hat" and "Lesson No. 8" are my favorite songs from the show. Dramatically and lyrically, they are devastating. Georges and George want to connect, but can't. We all want to "finish the hat". And we all have those times when we find ourselves missing... ourselves.
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My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More
Once I used to brag about my handy man,
but I ain't braggin' no more
Somethin' strange has happened to my handy man,
he's not the man he was before
Wish somebody could explain to me,
about this dual personality
He don't perform his duties like he used to do,
he never hauls the ashes 'less I tell him to
Before he hardly gets to work he says he's through,
my handy man ain't handy no more
He's forgotten his domestic science,
and he's lost of his self-reliance
He won't make a single move unless he's told,
he says he isn't lazy, claims he isn't old
But still he sits around and lets my stove get cold,
my handy man ain't handy no more
Time after time, if I'm not right there at his heels,
he lets that poor horse in my stable miss his meals
There's got to be some changes 'cause each day reveals,
my handy man ain't handy no more
He used to turn in early and get up at dawn,
and full of new ambitions, he would trim the lawn
Now, when he isn't sleeping all he does is yawn,
my handy man ain't handy no more
Once he used to have so much endurance,
now, it looks like he needs life insurance
I used to brag about my handy man's technique,
around the house he was a perfect indoor sheik
But now the spirit's willing but the flesh is weak,
my handy man ain't handy no more
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Despite the frigid temps and wind outside, I think I'm going to venture out for an afternoon shopping
spree excursion. I could use the fresh air after being cooped up all week.
Nice to see Miss Ray-Bans pop in for a visit! :)
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MY HANDY MAN (Andy Razaf / Eubie Blake)
Ethel Waters - 1928
Whoever said a good man is hard to find
Positively, absolutely sure was blind
I've found the best man there ever was
Here's just some of the things that my man does...
There's an actress who makes the rounds in NYC, and she uses this song for her auditions. I LOVE it, and I LOVE her. A smile comes to my face whenever she walks into the room and puts her music on the piano.
*And I seem to remember Jennifer Holliday performing that song a couple of years ago - maybe it was in Harlem Suite? She tore it up!
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There's a showing of CAPOTE at 6:00 at Lincoln Center; I think I will try to catch it. And now, after showcasing two brilliant blues lyrics and considering printing as well "I Need a Hot Dog for My Roll," I'm back to work.
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And here's why I hate reality TV.
I heard the following conversation on a show:
"Shut up."
"Why don't YOU shut up?"
"Hey, I am the only one who told you to your face that I don't like you."
"Well, that's really sad. If you don't like me then just pretend like I don't exist and stay out of my face."
"Why don't you just shut up and then I CAN pretend like you don't exist."
"No, YOU shut up."
"Alcoholic bitch."
How is this entertainment, especially when the exact same conversation is repeated ad nauseum on most of these shows? I wish this phase would go away and we could get back to paying writers who know how to write interesting dialogue, instead of unintelligent, shallow people saying inane and nasty things to each other.
I won't even name the reality show, because it could apply to almost any of them.
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And if I hate it so much, why is it so hard to tear myself away from it and go do the things I need to do??? :o :D >:( ::) :-\ ;D
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Oh, that's right, we were discussing Oscar Picks, so...
I really do think the major awards are up for grabs, and my picks are about 50/50 who I think and who I hope will win:
Writing (Original Screenplay) - "Good Night, And Good Luck"
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - "Brokeback Mountain"
Actress in a Supporting Role - Rachel Weisz ("The Constant Gardener")
Actor in a Supporting Role - Paul Giamatti ("Cinderella Man")
Actress in a Leading Role - Felicity Huffman ("Transamerica")
Actor in a Leading Role - Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Capote")
Directing - "Brokeback Mountain"
Best Picture - "Good Night, And Good Luck"
And the following are more or less educated guesses. The technical and music (song and score) awards could really go any way at this point, imho.
Animated Feature Film - "Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit"
Short Film - Animated - "The Moon and the Son: And Imagined Conversation"
Short Film - Live Action - "Our Time Is Up"
Documentary Feature - "March of the Penguins"
Documentary Short Subject - "God Sleeps in Rwanda"
Foreign Language Film - "Joyeux Noel"
Art Direction - "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
Cinematography - "Brokeback Mountain"
Costume Design - "Pride & Prejudice"
Film Editing - "The Constant Gardener"
Makeup - "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith"*
Sound - "War of the Worlds"*
Sound Editing - "War of the Worlds"
Visual Effects - "King Kong"*
Music (Score) - "Munich"
Music (Song) "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" ("Hustle & Flow")**
*I wouldn't mind seeing "Narnia" take one of these awards.
**There were only three nominees for Best Song this year. Hmm...
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I'm digging the "annotated" listing of nominees at oscar.com - there are even film synopses and film clips.
http://www.oscar.com/nominees/list.html
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Anyone else interested in "joining" this:
http://predict.oscar.go.com/predict/frontpage
It's Entertainment Weekly's "World's Largest Oscar Pool". You can win a pass to the Red Carpet area for next year's Oscars. However, you can also Create and Join a group, this way you and your friends can keep track of each other's predictions.
So... I've started a "private" group called "HainesHisWay". And the password is what our beloved leader, BK, calls all of us who get to bed before he does and don't post until the wee hours of the morning. (all lower-case).
:)
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And I can honestly say, that I signed up on the ABC/Disney/go.com site years ago and requested not to be sent any other e-mails, and I have never received any e-mails from them.
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What? No posts in almost an hour? One would think it was a lazy Saturday afternoon?!??
;)
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No it's a very lazy Sunday Morning..
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A yard sale is a great excuse to sit in the sun reading a book. I don't tend to sit and relax and read, all on my own. But, heck, what a nice way to spend an hour or two!!
Happy Birthday, dear Panni!!
(I'm on my friend's computer - we just put everything back in the garage, for the next sale, three weeks from now...)
Off to find a bite of something - doesn't a tuna melt on rye sound good right about now? And lemon sorbet! byeee....
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Oh - Bruce - is it just online, or are we coming to your house for free food and the oscars tomorrow????? And can I bring something????
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Our haineshisway.com Oscar Bash is a website event, the likes of which you've never seen. However, you're welcome to come over - although, I'll be a bit late getting back, maybe five-thirty. I'm TIVOing the first half-hour.
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What? No posts in almost an hour? One would think it was a lazy Saturday afternoon?!??
;)
No-o-o-o, DR Jose, I got involved in a "little" project that started out just to move my eMac from one side of my desk to the other (to make the ports more accessible). One thing led to another and I've been dusting, vacuuming, rearranging, etc.
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yes, DR CP - it will be interesting to see which way the voters swing.
Well, we know how most of the voters swing, but what we care about is how they vote!
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No-o-o-o, DR Jose, I got involved in a "little" project that started out just to move my eMac from one side of my desk to the other (to make the ports more accessible). One thing led to another and I've been dusting, vacuuming, rearranging, etc.
Don't you hate when that happens?
;)
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Well, I believe I'm gonna bundle up, and head outside for a walk.
Laters...
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I've been cleaning up my den/home office here, but every once in a while I find myself exhausted and have to sit down--I think I'm still a wee bit dehydrated. I'm trying to sort through some old computer software and whatnot--do I really need to keep hold of all the boxes from The Sims games? Plus, I came across a couple of CDs that I had bought but never listened to. Ach! Clutter! It's the bane of my existence!
Now I kind of like BANE OF MY EXISTANCE as the name of my next novel, but I suppose Dan the Man owns the rights.
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Thanks for the birthday wishes! I am, indeed, still around, Dear Reader Laura. Nice to see your faces, dear people of HHW. I have to admit I've lurked on occasion - but did not get faces with the posts. Suddenly, in the non-lurk mode, I see you all (or the ones here at the moment) once again. You look swell.
For those of you who get the Independent Film Channel - The Independent Spirit Awards are on live and unedited today at two. Worth TIVO-ing. Much better than the Oscars, IMHO. Totally casual and crazy and quite unscripted. And this year, with most of the same players as the Oscars. The nightime rerun on AMC (or one of the other movie channels - can't remember) is edited and not as much fun. Will return to lurk later today. Thanks again for the wishes!
How wonderful to see our beloved Panni posting at this here site.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PANNI!!!
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As for my Oscar Picks...
Out of the major contenders, I saw "Brokeback Mountain" first, and then caught up on the rest of them. -And most of them I've seen in the past couple of weeks. Seeing the so-called front-runner first and then the so-called underdogs has been very interesting in regards to the awards race and speculations. It really does seem like their could be a lot of surprises tomorrow night, at least in regards to a "Brokeback Sweep". -Remember what happened with "The Color Purple"?
Ah yes! Thank goodness Mr. Speilberg did not direct BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
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Hello all!
Today was such a lovely day I spent most of it sitting out side just taking in the sunshine and fresh air.
I think that I am doing very well and all of your healing vibes have been the greatest!
Happy Birthday to Dear Reader Panni! It's so wonderful to see you post. Again I am forced to say, has it already been a year since we met in NY?
DR Joy, I'm so glad that you landed your dream job. It must be a wonderful feeling! I hope that it is everything you wanted and more.
After talking about potato pancakes at Arties the other day, my mouth has been watering for them. So that is what I'm going to make for dinner. YUM!
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And here's why I hate reality TV.
I heard the following conversation on a show:
"Shut up."
"Why don't YOU shut up?"
"Hey, I am the only one who told you to your face that I don't like you."
"Well, that's really sad. If you don't like me then just pretend like I don't exist and stay out of my face."
"Why don't you just shut up and then I CAN pretend like you don't exist."
"No, YOU shut up."
"Alcoholic bitch."
Excuse me, Joy! I believe Eugene O'Neil wrote that dialogue for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT.
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As for the Oscars, yawn. I really don't care one way or the other. No one that I like ever wins anyway.
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Who I would like to win.....
Best Picture - Capote or Good Night and Good Luck - Brokeback Mountain was ok, but it wasn't my favorite, and they were sheepherders - there isn't a cow in the movie
Best Supporting Actor - I would pick David Strathairn - I loved his Murrow
Well, to be fair, Jake's Jack Twist character was a rodeo cowboy. I can't remember if it was bulls or bronchos that he rode, but he WAS a cowboy.
David is in the Best Actor category.
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How wonderful to see Panni's avatar back with us even if it was just for a moment!
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I thought I had made my way through all of THE GREEN HORNET episodes that Encores plays on Friday and Saturday mornings (they only made a couple dozen of them during its one season), but since I hadn't seen them in awhile, I set the DVR to pick up this morning's entry, and lo and behold, I had NOT seen it. Peter Haskell was the villain, and it was such a treat to get to see a "new" episode of the show.
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I got a new Critics' Choice DVD catalog (and a CD catalog, too) in the mail today, so I'll be perusing it a little later to see upcoming DVDs. Always a lot of fun to flip through these catalogs seeing what's new and what they're putting on sale.
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Excuse me, Joy! I believe Eugene O'Neil wrote that dialogue for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT.
I thought he called her a crack whore and not an alcoholic bitch!
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I will head out now and hopefully catch the 6:00 showing of CAPOTE. With my luck, I'll get there to find it's sold out!
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Anyone else interested in "joining" this:
http://predict.oscar.go.com/predict/frontpage
It's Entertainment Weekly's "World's Largest Oscar Pool". You can win a pass to the Red Carpet area for next year's Oscars. However, you can also Create and Join a group, this way you and your friends can keep track of each other's predictions.
So... I've started a "private" group called "HainesHisWay". And the password is what our beloved leader, BK, calls all of us who get to bed before he does and don't post until the wee hours of the morning. (all lower-case).
:)
I joined the group too. It was very easy. So far it's Jose and I....
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So, I do plan to "visit" DOGVILLE tonight for its three hour length. Didn't hear much about it when it was in theaters. I know it didn't do much business, but I'm still interested in seeing it.
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Well, to be fair, Jake's Jack Twist character was a rodeo cowboy. I can't remember if it was bulls or bronchos that he rode, but he WAS a cowboy.
David is in the Best Actor category.
You are right on both counts, I stand corrected. Make that George Clooney for Best Supporting. Jack may have been a rodeo cowboy, but he also herded sheep
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I went to TRANSAMERICA this afternoon and I am really glad I did. I guess I didn't realize it would be so funny. I would definitly pick Felicity Huffman.
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I would LOVE to see Felicity take it. She's wonderful in everything she does.
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Heading down now to flip through that DVD catalog and then on the road to DOGVILLE.
WBBL.
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Anyone else interested in "joining" this:
http://predict.oscar.go.com/predict/frontpage
It's Entertainment Weekly's "World's Largest Oscar Pool". You can win a pass to the Red Carpet area for next year's Oscars. However, you can also Create and Join a group, this way you and your friends can keep track of each other's predictions.
So... I've started a "private" group called "HainesHisWay". And the password is what our beloved leader, BK, calls all of us who get to bed before he does and don't post until the wee hours of the morning. (all lower-case).
:)
I joined! However, I must say that the password is the singular form, not the plural. ;)
As for Oscar predictions, I've only seen "Brokeback Mountain" (as he hangs his head in shame), so I really can't even predict who I'd like to see win. :-\
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Good Afternoon!
I'm glad I went out for my walk. Yes, it was a bit brisk and breezy, but it felt good to get out of the house for a bit and stretch my legs. -I walked to the post office, so I was able to take care of some mail stuff too.
And now I've have some chicken in the oven, and I'm re-heating the rest of the mac'n'cheese that my Dad brought home yesterday. :)
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I joined! However, I must say that the password is the singular form, not the plural. ;)
Ah, yes, the singular form of the word.
Hmm... I guess I could come up with a Sparkling Prize for the "winner" of the Oscar Pool.
:)
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On a non-Oscar note, did anyone else watch NUMB3RS last night? I really do love that show. And last night the guest stars were Robert Forster and Mary Kay Place. What a trip! I just love Mary Kay Place. I think she is a wonderful actress. I think she should have gotten an Oscar (back on subject) for THE BIG CHILL.
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I went to TRANSAMERICA this afternoon and I am really glad I did. I guess I didn't realize it would be so funny. I would definitly pick Felicity Huffman.
I had the same reaction. And the humor was never forced. I also had no idea the word play involved with the title of the movie.
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I hope DR elmore is currently ensconced at Lincoln Center Cinemas watching the Coming Attractions before "Capote" begins.
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Happy Birthday DR Panni!!
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Enough puttering for a while. DH Richard and I are going out to do a little shopping and get some dinner.
Bye for now.
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Happy Birthday Panni!!! Good to see you here, if only for a minute or three.
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Catching up after a day at the office. All this talk of handymen and repairmen reminds me of a favorite song from my childhood:
You got someone who loves you
You got someone who cares
You got someone to fix you up
If ever you need repairs
You got someone to take the time
To listen to your prayers
I got, you got, everybody do got
Someone who cares
I forget the rest of the song, though... :)
Thanks, Rodzinski for the Pufnstuf link.
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I have now joined the group, although it took me twenty minutes to figure out what the heck I was doing. And DR George, I would never have known that you were 55!
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I have now joined the group, although it took me twenty minutes to figure out what the heck I was doing. And DR George, I would never have known that you were 55!
Welcome to the club!
:)
*And I think it's cool that the picks of the other members in your group cannot be viewed until the telecast begins. No Peeking!
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OH! Just received this pic from a friend of mine. It's from the Las Vegas production of Hairspray. I believe that's Mr. Kevin Spirtas as Corny Collins in the middle. -And my friend, Nick, in the red and pink plaid on the left.
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Now I kind of like BANE OF MY EXISTANCE as the name of my next novel, but I suppose Dan the Man owns the rights.
It's all yours, DR TCB.
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BAINES OF MY EXISTENCE - that's the name of my new musical version of the film FALLEN IDOL.
Somewhere. some lurkers who are Ralph Richardson fans are busting a gut over that one.
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BAINES OF MY EXISTENCE - that's the name of my new musical version of the film FALLEN IDOL.
Somewhere. some lurkers who are Ralph Richardson fans are busting a gut over that one.
Or perhaps HAINES OF MY EXISTENCE could be the true story of the little website that could.
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Oh good, found the full lyric to that song I was trying to quote from memory before. :)
You've got
someone who loves you,
You've got
someone who cares,
You've got
someone who picks you up
if ever you need a repair,
You've got
someone who'll take the time
to listen to your prayers.
I've got
You've got
everybody you got,
someone who cares,
by the name of,
H.R. Pufnstuf,
who's your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf,
can't do a little cause you can't do enough.
I've got
You've got
everybody you got,
someone who cares,
by the name of,
H.R. Pufnstuf,
who's your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf,
can't do a little cause you can't do enough.
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Soemhow I remember that lyric being a lot more profound than it reads in cold hard type. :)
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Page Six Dance:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/olaf-dance.gif)
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Tonight, I will be attending a concert version of AIDA, featuring my multi-talented cyber-son, Jed. This is not the opera version of AIDA, but rather the Elton John and Tim Rice version. Even though Jed is a member of the ensemble, I would probably skip this production were it not for the fact that the true love of my life (besides Mr. Barnum) is playing Radamus, or Amos, or one of those Egyptians
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I had the same reaction. And the humor was never forced. I also had no idea the word play involved with the title of the movie.
I didn't know about the word play either and I really enjoyed that
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DR Jose, at the Oscar site--do you have to registar first before joining the group?
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Oh good, found the full lyric to that song I was trying to quote from memory before. :)
You've got
someone who loves you,
You've got
someone who cares,
You've got
someone who picks you up
if ever you need a repair,
You've got
someone who'll take the time
to listen to your prayers.
I've got
You've got
everybody you got,
someone who cares,
by the name of,
H.R. Pufnstuf,
who's your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf,
can't do a little cause you can't do enough.
I've got
You've got
everybody you got,
someone who cares,
by the name of,
H.R. Pufnstuf,
who's your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf,
can't do a little cause you can't do enough.
YES! All I could remember were the last 4 lines!
Did H.R. Pufnstuf start as a bit on the Banana Splits? I was in their fan club and found the fan club manual last year. I know I watched H.R. Pufnstuf. Maybe it was just on after the Banana Splits....
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DR Jose, at the Oscar site--do you have to registar first before joining the group?
I believe you do. But again, as long as you don't check the boxes, you won't receive any "extra" e-mails.
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I believe you do. But again, as long as you don't check the boxes, you won't receive any "extra" e-mails.
Okay, I'm in!
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Okay, I'm in!
It's all in fun. I just think it's a neat way to keep track of our picks. And, who know? One of us may even end up standing on the Red Carpet next year.
;)
*I also like the "Guess who's holding the Oscar" contest.
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Oohhh... "Funny Girl" on TCM.
:)
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Cillaliz - Now I'll never be able to get this one out of my head either. :)
{Refrain}
Tra la la, la la la la (4X)
One banana, two banana, three banana, four
Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
Comin' up to bring you the Banana Split show
{Bridge}
Makin' up a mess of fun
Makin' up a mess of fun
Lots of fun for ev'ryone
{Refrain}
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
All bananas playin' in the bright warm sun
Flippin' like a pancake, popping like a cork
Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper an' Snork
{Refrain}
Two banana, four banana, one banana, three
Swingin' like a bunch on monkeys, hangin' from a tree
Hey there, ev'rybody, won't you come along and see
How much like Banana Splits ev'ryone can be
{Refrain, Bridge, Refrain}
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Hmmm... suddenly I'm in the mood for Haagen Dazs Banana Split ice cream.
Actually, I'm always in the mood for Haagen Dazs Banana Split ice cream.
Or if I can't find that, then Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey.
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Former DR Panni is having technical problems accessing the site. She asked me to pass on a big HHW thank you to all who sent birthday messages.
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I don't know from Oscars, so I don't know who'll win.
I have a paper due on Monday and so far all I have is half a thesis statement.
And a big fat happy birthday to Dear Reader Panni.
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Back from CAPOTE. The theatre was packed and very attentive. I loved the cast, and I thought Dan Futterman's screenplay quite wonderful. I now believe Hoffman will win the Oscar over Heath Ledger, still my first choice, because the performance is insightful and much more flamboyant than Ledger's, whose character is so repressed he can't verbalize a flamboyant scene. Oscars usually go the the scenery chewer, I think, because a lot of the voters don't know what acting is: they're movie performers whose roles are patched together from takes - I saw Cher onstage - oy! - and a lot of the tv actors I see can really be considered "sincere" actors. I think that when someone really "acts" in a classy movie with some style and flamboyance, well, they can appreciate that. Subtlety is not in the Oscar vocabulary.
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Here's a photo of the beautiful flowers Panni's DD Rachel sent.
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Joy, thank you. I believe I was blushing because Penny kept telling me I looked like I was going to my prom, not my wedding.
Continued new job vibes.
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She already thanked everyone. She appreciates the wishes. On my way to sup.
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The dangling something!
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Jose, as always the kids are darling. :D
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The dangling something!
As opposed to that long lost Gershwin song:
"That Dangling Something"
;)
Although, I guess that could be the name of a movie in DR elmore's VCR.
;D
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Jose, as always the kids are darling. :D
And I get to babysit them tomorrow afternoon!
:)
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Although, I guess that could be the name of a movie in DR elmore's VCR.
;D
Or yours.
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Or yours.
Score one for you, DR elmore.
-The gloves are off.
;D
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-The gloves are off.
;D
Hmm... Maybe I should have chosen a different turn of phrase.
:o
::)
:-X
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Good Evening!
Well... My parents headed out around 1:00 this afternoon. They've started the search for a new house...
It's eight and a half hours later, and they're still not back.
Hmm...
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I expect they will be very tired when they return. Are they downsizing?
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My choices:
Best Picture - CAPOTE
Best Actor - Philip Seymour Hoffman
Best Actress – Felicity Huffman (runner up-Judy Dench)
Best Supporting Actor - Paul Giamatti
Best Supporting Actress – from those I’ve seen,
Michelle Williams or Katherine Keener.
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Score one for you, DR elmore.
-The gloves are off.
;D
DR Jose, I like you too much to duel. I'm much older and much meaner! Let's pick on DR MBarnum.
I was going to watch CONVICTION again, but I just decided I didn't care about it enough to do that. Earlier today, I caught the end of SOAPDISH on HBO. Maybe I'll dig it out and watch it. Or something else.
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Cillaliz, I also just returned from seeing TRANSAMERICA.....what a fun movie, and some fantastic performances! I truly enjoyed this movie!
So that is 3 Oscar nominated films to go...now I will fix some dinner and sit down to CRASH, which I rented this afternoon...I had no idea that Brendan Frasier was in it!
I wish I had time to see CAPOTE and WALK THE LINE before the Oscars tomorrow night...but I have to drive up to Sherwood tomorrow for my grandnephews first birthday...and Uncle Mike must not miss that!
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Just watched the video of LOST IN YONKERS - oh m'gosh. I think I'd like to be Irene Worth when I grow up... Neil Simon just cranks 'em out, doesn't he... the play on which his screenplay is based won the Pulitzer, i believe. Talk about chiaro-scuro. Wow. And Mercedes Ruehl (how the heck do you spell her name???) is one o' the great under appreciated actresses. Remember her in BIG? Boy. Mercedes Ruehl and Joan Cusack.
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OK, not to be picky, but this was the description from a story about the Independent Spirit Awards
“Brokeback Mountain” is the story of two sheepherders who carry on a torrid gay love affair that they conceal from their families for years.
It would be the first explicit gay theme film to win the best-picture Oscar.
“Mostly ’Brokeback Mountain’ is about sheep,” said one of the film’s producers, Diana Ossana.
“So we want to thank our shepherd, Ang Lee,” said the film’s other producer, James Schamus.
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Well, I probably misspoke - Ms. Ruehl won the Tony for LOST IN YONKERS, as did Ms. Worth. Still, most folk don't even know who she is I'll bet...
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I had a boyfriend in college who looks just like Kevin Zegers (Toby in Transamerica) I haven't seen him in a million years, I'm sure he doesn't look like that anymore. LOL
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This is Kevin Zegers looking like my ex-boyfriend
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LOL However, he was born right about the time we broke up!
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Cillaliz, I also just returned from seeing TRANSAMERICA.....what a fun movie, and some fantastic performances! I truly enjoyed this movie!
So that is 3 Oscar nominated films to go...now I will fix some dinner and sit down to CRASH, which I rented this afternoon...I had no idea that Brendan Frasier was in it!
I wish I had time to see CAPOTE and WALK THE LINE before the Oscars tomorrow night...but I have to drive up to Sherwood tomorrow for my grandnephews first birthday...and Uncle Mike must not miss that!
Well, you can rent WALK THE LINE, it came out last Tuesday, but doesn't sound like you'd have time to see it
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I'm watching the replay of the Independent Spirit Awards. I didn't realize how many of the Oscar Nominees this year are independents
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I'm on a mini frenzy.... is anybody out there??? I see FJL and JRand
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Hi DR CILLA LIZ....I am waiting for MAD Tv to come on.
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HAPPITY BIRTHDAY to DR PANNI!!
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Big long busy day at WOW today....made a couple hundred dollars in commission, so life goes on!
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Off to MAD tv land.
DRJOSE thanks for your thoughts on SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. I am sad that I have missed it - or dismissed it - all these years.
MR BK is off to watch a production of SWEENEY TODD, so I decided to watch my video of SWEENEY TODD. Got to the intermission....more to follow!
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Everyone have a great evening!
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And actually of course, if I had an Oscar ballot, I would just write in Carroll Baker's name in both actress categories each year....she needs to win one very soon.
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OH! Just received this pic from a friend of mine. It's from the Las Vegas production of Hairspray. I believe that's Mr. Kevin Spirtas as Corny Collins in the middle. -And my friend, Nick, in the red and pink plaid on the left.
Nice picture... That looks like a fun show.
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YES! All I could remember were the last 4 lines!
Did H.R. Pufnstuf start as a bit on the Banana Splits? I was in their fan club and found the fan club manual last year. I know I watched H.R. Pufnstuf. Maybe it was just on after the Banana Splits....
Wasn't HR PufnStuf part of the Kroft and Seals hour on Saturdays??
I remember the less than memorable show, Electra Woman... and she moved on to be a serial killer on days besides being possessed by Satan!
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Good evening!
I didn't have much chance to flip through the DVD catalog. I was busy setting up the laptop tomorrow so I can watch the Oscars and comment without leaving the room. Should be fun.
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Cillaliz - Hope I didn't seem rude at 10:44 Eastern, 7:44 Pacific time. I'm pretty sure I wasn't at the computer then??????? It's weird, sometimes it seems like my name is still up as being on the site when I'm not actually on the site.
Or did I leave Internet Explorer open and walk away?
And with this much to say, why am I not spreading this out over several posts?
Many mysteries.
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Well, I probably misspoke - Ms. Ruehl won the Tony for LOST IN YONKERS, as did Ms. Worth. Still, most folk don't even know who she is I'll bet...
She also won the Oscar for THE FISHER KING. Miss Ruehl, that is.
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I will do my best to pop in from time to time tomorrow evening. I have to work and that comes first.... However, if it is quiet, I can sneak in...
However here are my picks in the main categories
Best Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman - Capote
Best Actress: Reese Witherspoon - Walk the Line
Best supporting actor: George Clooney - Syriana
Best supporting actress: Frances McDormand - North Country
Best Director - Ang Lee for Brokeback Mountain
Best Picture - Brokeback Mountain
I have not decided the others quite yet....
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I expect they will be very tired when they return. Are they downsizing?
Downsizing? I'm not sure.
When they bought this house, they very much up-sized. And all four sons were out of college and out of the house by then, so...
However, I do suspect they are looking for something a little smaller, and a bit more manageable. Right now, there are three vacant bedrooms, and three(!) full baths that are not in active use. And I believe my Mom has started thinking "smaller" too in regards to her need for furniture and other home decor. Oh, and I believe my father is actually seriously thinking of retiring. Finally. I'm not sure if my Mom is considering giving up her job just yet.
But the big factor are the property taxes. They got hit big this year. Their house was valued at just over $500,000 last year. This year, the tally came to $784,000! They were happy with the increased assessment, but the accompanying property tax increase was not welcome. Most of the property assessments in Fairfax County experienced the same seemingly exponential increase.
They're actually looking at some places in suburban Maryland - a good 45 minutes out from DC proper - which seems a bit too far out to me (in many ways). I think they're going to end up staying in Virginia if they can find an agreeable area. I heard Manassas mentioned. And with the grandchildren nearby... We'll see.
I actually suggested they look down in Richmond, since the property values down there are quite the bargain compared to Northern Virginia. They could actually buy a nice place in The Fan, and a nice-sized house on the northside or southside of town for what they'll most likely get for this house. :)
But I also think a two bedroom townhouse would suit their needs just fine right now. Guess we'll find out soon enough.
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Oh, it turns out Dear Friend Milla did indeed win a Backstage Bistro Award. The list of winners finally showed up on the internet, so I was able to congratulate her accordingly when she came over for a visit tonight.
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I spent three dreary hours in DOGVILLE. I had no idea what this film was about. Just remember reading about it when it first came out as far as being unique.
Well, it's done a la OUR TOWN with minimal sets, all in a studio drawn town. Very allegorical and maddening to watch someone persecuted for almost three hours and take it nobly. I kept thinking I'd just delete it and be done with it, but I was curious if there would EVER be any retribution for the indignities she suffered. I found out, but it was a long, wearying journey to that end point.
Wonderful cast, though: Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Blair Brown, James Caan, Zeljko Ivanek, among others. Too bad they couldn't have been used in something more worthwhile.
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Happy Birthday to Panni!
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Nice picture... That looks like a fun show.
It is a fun show.
And there's another "Days" alum in the Vegas Hairspray, Austin Miller - he's playing the heart-throb, love interest, Link Larkin.
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Oh, it turns out Dear Friend Milla did indeed win a Backstage Bistro Award. The list of winners finally showed up on the internet, so I was able to congratulate her accordingly when she came over for a visit tonight.
Congratulations to your friend!!
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I put in another episode of FIREFLY and was thoroughly entertained. Nice to end the evening on an up note rather than that pretentious DOGVILLE.
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I noticed I still had THE SINGING DETECTIVE (Robert Downey, Jr. version) still on the DVR, so that may well constitute part of my viewing tomorrow.
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a page 8 tango....
(http://teatrodelasartes.webtrentuno.com/upload_user/Milonga%20Tango%20Elegante_A-650.jpg)
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Hmm... Natalie Portman is hosting SNL... Wonder if any "Star Wars" skits are on the docket for tonight.
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I just got back from Playwrights Horizons. I saw Grey Gardens. Those of you in New York City (or coming back to New York City) should try to see it. Christine Ebersole gives a wonderful performance. It's a musical based on the documentary film about an aunt and cousin of Jackie Kennedy. The title comes from the name of the estate, Grey Gardens. It's funny and sad and touching and a little bit crazy all together. The book is by Doug Wright who wrote I Am My Own Wife. The music is by Scott Frankel and the lyrics are by Michael Korie. The show was sold out and they extended through April 9th. On the strength of Ebersole's performance alone I would say go see it. I don't think it can move to Broadway, at least right now, because there are no houses available, although I think it could move down the block to the Little Shubert, the new Off-Broadway house. That would be a good size theatre for the show. Other than the Helen Hayes, I think the other Broadway houses are too big for the show. It needs a smaller space.
Fred, by the way, when I was at PH, I looked at the alum picture taken in 2003 and there was Dear Skip in all his glory. What a crop of talent in that picture!
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Jose - Do you know: Has the Las Vegas HAIRSPRAY cast been performing all ten shows a week, or is there an alternate cast at this point?
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Jose - Do you know: Has the Las Vegas HAIRSPRAY cast been performing all ten shows a week, or is there an alternate cast at this point?
You didn't ask me, but I read in VARIETY that there had been two casts, so to cut expenses, they've cut it to 8 shows a week with one cast.
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Ben - I believe Skip is standing next to Bill Finn in that photo. Wow, was that event really three years ago?
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I just read the winners of the Independent Spirit Awards. No spoilers, but I'll just say that it was nice that the wealth was spread around to a lot of films. I have a feeling the Oscars are going to go that way tomorrow night, too. There won't be a big winner, I don't think.
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Thanks for the info, MattH. I had missed that in Variety.
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I just got back from Playwrights Horizons. I saw Grey Gardens. Those of you in New York City (or coming back to New York City) should try to see it. ...
A friend of mine went to the show last night, and they had a set malfunction, and ended up taking a four minute "pause" in the middle of the second act to get things working again. Alas, the Times was there last night too.
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Jose - Do you know: Has the Las Vegas HAIRSPRAY cast been performing all ten shows a week, or is there an alternate cast at this point?
What DR MattH - and "Variety" - said.
;)
*Although, some of the ensemble members were originally contracted to play all 10 shows. -And got paid the appropriate "overtime" bump for the extra two shows. Otherwise, the "swings" would fill in as needed/scheduled.
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SNL has been spectacularly unfunny tonight, but that's not a great surprise. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph are the only reasons to watch anymore.
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Heading down for bed now.
Long day (and night) tomorrow with the Oscars.
Good night!
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SNL has been spectacularly unfunny tonight, but that's not a great surprise. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph are the only reasons to watch anymore.
And where the frell do they find these "Musical Guests" lately?
Yikes!
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Well, you can rent WALK THE LINE, it came out last Tuesday, but doesn't sound like you'd have time to see it
Unless you go out and buy it RIGHT NOW!! ;)
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I have now joined the group, although it took me twenty minutes to figure out what the heck I was doing. And DR George, I would never have known that you were 55!
Well, not really. ;) Actually, the 55 is supposed to be my birthday, May 5. My e-mail address now is gpd0505@... which makes more sense, but the georged55 came from my very first e-mail address, when I had AOL.
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Cillaliz - Now I'll never be able to get this one out of my head either. :)
{Refrain}
Tra la la, la la la la (4X)
One banana, two banana, three banana, four
Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
Comin' up to bring you the Banana Split show
{Bridge}
Makin' up a mess of fun
Makin' up a mess of fun
Lots of fun for ev'ryone
{Refrain}
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
All bananas playin' in the bright warm sun
Flippin' like a pancake, popping like a cork
Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper an' Snork
{Refrain}
Two banana, four banana, one banana, three
Swingin' like a bunch on monkeys, hangin' from a tree
Hey there, ev'rybody, won't you come along and see
How much like Banana Splits ev'ryone can be
{Refrain, Bridge, Refrain}
My sister and I loved the Banana Splits! I've had their album for years, but it's pretty old and not-so-gently used. ::) However, last year (a couple of years ago??), I bought a CD of the TV soundtrack. I don't know if it's "legitimate" or not, but if it is, it's supposedly a limited (but not numbered) edition. It does have good sound quality. ;D
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I taped six hours of shows last night and so far, I've only watched one..."Ghost Whisperer." I'm going to watch "Battlestar Galactica" now, because it's on a tape that I'm using to tape a daily cartoon for one of the daughters of my friend, Margo. So I'm going to have to tape over it by Monday, so I need to watch it now...and now means now, not later. ;)
So, I hope everyone has a good evening. ;D
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Just finished CRASH...another fine contender for the Oscars. I am glad I didn't see it in the theater as I would have embarrassed myself...some of the movie is a bit emotional! LOL!
Well, now I have seem all but two of the Best Film nominations....I enjoyed all of them and will be happy no matter which one wins...that goes for the two that I did not yet see...from what I have heard they are also both quite worthy.
You know I have seen more new films this year than in the last 20 years put together I think! LOL!
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But enough of new movies, it is now time to watch an old Bollywood film.....
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And my Bollywood movie of the weekend is....KANGAN (1959)...a film noir about a woman who accidentally kills a blackmailer. Her husband, a police detective, is put on the case to find the murderer not knowing that it is his own wife!
(http://66.223.111.68/dvdImages/b5148.jpg)
Stars Ashok Kumar, Nirupa Roy, Daisy Irani, and Helen.
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I had a great day hanging out with my friend Andy. I met him after he finished his volunteer shift and we walked down to the village for brunch- with unlimited mimosas! We toodled around until we got to Soho and popped into a few stores to look for possible job fair outfits. I didn't find anything that thrilled me but I did get some ideas about what to put together from my own closet. Then we hopped the train back up to midtown and bought standing room tickets to see Sweeney Todd. And we had just enough time to enjoy a martini before the show started.
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The show was just as great the second time around. It was my friend's first time seeing it and he seemed to really like it. He wasn't familiar with the music or any of the plot twists so he was caught by surprise.
Also in attendance tonight were (in order that we spotted them) Kellie Martin, Adam Duritz (he's in some band or another and always seems to show up at broadway events) and Johnny Depp. He was really tan and rather smaller than I expected.
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I am going to give up stressing about an outfit for the job fair. I used to interview people for a living, I guess I'm anxious about being on the other side for a change. And also it could be that I'm slightly stressed that they only gave us a week's notice to prepare. I should probably start channeling this attention into preparing my resume instead...
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I am going to give up stressing about an outfit for the job fair. I used to interview people for a living, I guess I'm anxious about being on the other side for a change. And also it could be that I'm slightly stressed that they only gave us a week's notice to prepare. I should probably start channeling this attention into preparing my resume instead...
Sending good luck vibes to TPunk!!
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The Dangling I - that's the title of my next novel.
I hate when I dangle my I, don't you? It's quite unseemly. I think I'm having an MSG buzz, as I can barely keep my eyes open.
I'm going to decide tomorrow whether to start another short story - I have an idea for one, in a genre I haven't really attempted before, but one that I love.
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I would have loved to have seen Kellie Martin in person, doggone it!
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Just watched a documentary called DIG! on Sundance about two bands that were sort of symbiotic. They start as friends and allies, one becomes a bit successful (The Dandy Warhols) and the other just self destructs. Another fascinating look into the sleazy music industry.
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Pufnstuf was made by Sid and Marty Kroft, but was not part of the Kroft Supershow.
Seals and Crofts were a 70s duo who sang "Summer Breeze" and other pleasant hits.
The Banana Splits were a Hanna-Barbera production.
George that Banana Splits CD is not strictly legal, but it sure has some good tunes on there.
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Pufnstuf was made by Sid and Marty Kroft, but was not part of the Kroft Supershow.
Seals and Crofts were a 70s duo who sang "Summer Breeze" and other pleasant hits.
The Banana Splits were a Hanna-Barbera production.
George that Banana Splits CD is not strictly legal, but it sure has some good tunes on there.
Now I'm trying to remember what was part of the Kroft Supershow...
"Electra Woman & Dyna Girl"
"Dr. Shrinker"
Was "Shazam"? - Ah, Peter Barton. ;)
Oh, and, of course, what comes to mind now... "Land of the Lost".
::)
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Oh...
And, "Kids Are People Too".
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Now I'm trying to remember what was part of the Kroft Supershow...
"Electra Woman & Dyna Girl"
"Dr. Shrinker"
Was "Shazam"? - Ah, Peter Barton. ;)
Oh, and, of course, what comes to mind now... "Land of the Lost".
::)
I remember Shazam... Land of the Lost.... Thunder
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl was on TVLand last summer....
I find it interesting that Dee Hall yas gone from Electra Woman to Soap *ahem* diva...
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Oh...
And, "Kids Are People Too".
Do you remember Blg Blue Marble on PBS?
WE had Romper Room in this area via Canada
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I find it interesting that Dee Hall yas gone from Electra Woman to Soap *ahem* diva...
And didn't/doesn't she have a twin sister? Or was that only on TV?
;)
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Do you remember Blg Blue Marble on PBS?
WE had Romper Room in this area via Canada
Yes... and "3-2-1 Contact" and "Villa Allegre".
And I always wanted to be on Romper Room. :P
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And didn't/doesn't she have a twin sister? Or was that only on TV?
;)
Yes, Andrea Hall Gengler. She played Samantha Evans on Days. She was killed off.
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Yes... and "3-2-1 Contact" and "Villa Allegre".
And I always wanted to be on Romper Room. :P
We never had Villa Allegre up here but I do remember 3-2-1 Contact
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Yes, Andrea Hall Gengler. She played Samantha Evans on Days. She was killed off.
OK - And I seem to remember both of them on "Electra Woman & Dyna Girl" when one would play the "good twin", and one would play "bad twin".
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Well, I should have been in bed hours ago... I'll need a good night's sleep to keep up with my niece and nephew tomorrow afternoon.. :)
Goodnight.
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OK - And I seem to remember both of them on "Electra Woman & Dyna Girl" when one would play the "good twin", and one would play "bad twin".
Dee was the good one and Andrea was the bad one.
On Days, she (Andrea's character Samantha) was the trouble maker.. Oddly I was never a fan of Dee's character of Marlena.. .I acutally cheered the day her character was shot! IMHO, Marlena existed... I actually liked Samantha.
My fave characters from Classic Days is Jack, Steve, Kayla and Jennifer. Classic Days is anything prior to August 1991...
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Well, I should have been in bed hours ago... I'll need a good night's sleep to keep up with my niece and nephew tomorrow afternoon.. :)
Goodnight.
Pleasant dreams...
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Funny you should mention Big Blue Marble. Look what album I found a couple weeks ago...
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/Maclord/marble.jpg)
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Great theme song.
Villa Allegre had a great one too.
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Peter Barton was not Shazam, but he did play Matthew Star on "The Powers of Matthew Star".
I don't know who that kid was who played Billy Batson.
Kroft Supershow had ElectraWoman, Dr. Shrinker, Wonderbuggy, Magic Mongo, Bigfoot and Wildboy...