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[George]

I think that BK said he would be there on the 29th, Is that correct? If I come up for the play I would like to be there for the whole HHW experience.

April 30th is the date BK said.  That's our official opening night.

That's also just before my birthday.

I'm just sayin'.

[Matt H.]

I watch SHERLOCK HOLMES the other night.  Utterly entertaining and also utter tosh!  Predictable plot (figured out the major twist before there was one).  Does not allow the audience to play detective along with Holmes.  Nor is there anything about the movie that distinguishes it as Sherlock Holmes.  It could have been any Victorian detective and his sidekick solving this mystery.  Rather like Jude Law's Watson more than Downey's Sherlock.  Sherlock is indulgent and self-absorbed, but not in the way Downey (or the script ) made him.  It also falls victim to what too many movies do these days...louder, bigger, and overwrought with CGI and special effects. I think drama is still about people.

Saw MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS.  Found it amusing and laughed a lot.  Enjoyed all the actors.  Story peters out a bit at the end.  Most amazing is the true stuff it's based on.

Best thing I've seen lately is a documentary about playwright John Osborne called JOHN OSBORNE AND THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP.  Absolutely mesmerizing!  The more I read by and about Osborne, the more I want to read.  A fascinating artist!

We finished SHERLOCK HOLMES last night.  Totally agree with your assessment.  It was better than many of the reviews had led us to believe, but it sure wasn't Arthur Conan Doyle.  Of course it looks like they set things up for a sequel with that little coda vis a vis Moriarty.

I had read that Guy Ritchie was planning a sequel while this first film was still in production. The overwhelming box-office success of the movie merely clinched the deal.

[elmore3003]

DR Elmore, was "There's Always A Woman" included in this ANYONE CAN WHISTLE?

No. It was lost in Boston.

[Matt H.]

It's the 100th episode of BONES tonight, and the show flashes back to Booth and Bones' first case together (not the case in the pilot which I had heretofore thought was their first case.) Can't wait to see this. Zach is back which should be lots of fun since he and Hodgins had such a amicable bromance.

In the pilot, isn't it rather clear that she and Booth have worked in the past? She gives him hell about his having her stopped at the airport. Of course, I've been watching Season One every day for the past week so I'm really good about the first year!

I'll trust your knowledge since I haven't watched the first season in a long time. However, since I'm off today, I think I'll treat myself to the pilot tonight when I go back down. I've caught up on everything else I had on the DVR except GRAN TORINO.

[Matt H.]

Brody is most intrusive in HOLLYWOODLAND.....every time the story left George Reeves to concentrate on Brody's situation, I was incensed at the waste of time.....

Who cares?  It was the story of George Reeves.....or should have been.

Oh, boy, those were my exact feelings, and I have stated them here on several occasions. I despised every minute of the personal story of Adrian Brody's character. His ONLY purpose should have been in the investigation of the Reeves death. All of his personal baggage RUINED the movie.

[Jrand73]

And Lois Smith was completely wasted as Helen Besselo - I thought they could write a bravura role for her.

[Jrand73]

I liked Guy Ritchie's ROCK N ROLLA....actually.,

[Matt H.]

Before I left for lunch, I had time to watch Tuesday night's IDOL performances. I found it surprising that a couple of people who are usually so good (like Crystal) weren't very good last night (despite the judges' raves for her) while someone who's generally so average or worse like Katie had a pure, beautiful performance.

In fact, I thought most everyone rose to the occasion except Andrew whom I really hated and Siobhan who I think is overrated.

When I read the results of last night's show this morning, I was expecting Michael to have forgotten the lyrics or something, but he did just fine with his choice. I think he was victim to  fans assuming he'd be safe and so they voted elsewhere. (Reuben Studdard almost went home one week early on, too, but after that shock, he was never in the bottom again. I suspect Michael will not have to worry for a while about being in the bottom.)

[Matt H.]

I liked Guy Ritchie's ROCK N ROLLA....actually.,

I want to see that, but I keep missing it on paycable in HD. I'll catch up to it eventually.

[Matt H.]

When I got in, I still had no Blu-ray of COCOON, so I started watching DVR shows. I began with last night's UGLY BETTY, a beautiful wedding and reception for HIlda (I was truly weeping though much of it due to Justin's storyline) and some good plots going on for other characters.

I'm so very sorry this show is over next week. Hardly seems fair when the show is on such an artistic high right now.

[Matt H.]

Then I watched the GLEE ON OPRAH episode in HD. Loved seeing the cast perform and answer questions. They seem like great people. Jane Lynch looked FABULOUS! Matthew Morrison is one talented guy!

[Matt H.]

Next I skimmed through today's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Nothing of interest.

[Matt H.]

And I ended my afternoon with today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Luke, Reid, and Noah were on and the beginnings of the love triangle began forming. Thankfully, they're also on tomorrow so the storyline can pick up a little impetus.

[Jrand73]

Well I am off to our dress rehearsal where we performed for a can of green beans.

Pray for Rosemary's Baby.

It is the debut of THE COSTUME & WIG.

[Matt H.]

I've got some things to finish up in the office and then I'll head downstairs and begin my evening viewing.

WBBL.

[Ginny]

DR Ginny, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!  I know this has made you very happy, your future daughter-in-law seems like a gem.

Their announcement on FB is very nice

Thank you, DR Jane!  I knew you'd be pleased with our news.

[Jennifer]

Then I watched the GLEE ON OPRAH episode in HD. Loved seeing the cast perform and answer questions. They seem like great people. Jane Lynch looked FABULOUS! Matthew Morrison is one talented guy!

I also loved it.  I can't wait for next week's spring premiere. It is scheduled from 9:28pm till 10:30pm.

[Jennifer]

I still haven't found the key i was looking for. And i've searched and searched. It is driving me crazy.

I'm 99% it's in my bedroom. But it's always been in one place under a rug in a little case. I've tried to see if maybe i moved the case, although i don't see why i would have done that.

[elmore3003]

Well I am off to our dress rehearsal where we performed for a can of green beans.

Pray for Rosemary's Baby.

It is the debut of THE COSTUME & WIG.

Post photos!

[Druxy]

I watch SHERLOCK HOLMES the other night.  Utterly entertaining and also utter tosh!  Predictable plot (figured out the major twist before there was one).  Does not allow the audience to play detective along with Holmes.  Nor is there anything about the movie that distinguishes it as Sherlock Holmes.  It could have been any Victorian detective and his sidekick solving this mystery.  Rather like Jude Law's Watson more than Downey's Sherlock.  Sherlock is indulgent and self-absorbed, but not in the way Downey (or the script ) made him.  It also falls victim to what too many movies do these days...louder, bigger, and overwrought with CGI and special effects. I think drama is still about people.

Saw MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS.  Found it amusing and laughed a lot.  Enjoyed all the actors.  Story peters out a bit at the end.  Most amazing is the true stuff it's based on.

Best thing I've seen lately is a documentary about playwright John Osborne called JOHN OSBORNE AND THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP.  Absolutely mesmerizing!  The more I read by and about Osborne, the more I want to read.  A fascinating artist!

We finished SHERLOCK HOLMES last night.  Totally agree with your assessment.  It was better than many of the reviews had led us to believe, but it sure wasn't Arthur Conan Doyle.  Of course it looks like they set things up for a sequel with that little coda vis a vis Moriarty.

I had read that Guy Ritchie was planning a sequel while this first film was still in production. The overwhelming box-office success of the movie merely clinched the deal.

I thought that the recreation of 1890s London was sensational.

Once I forgot the fact (after about 20+ minutes) that the name of the movie was SHERLOCK HOLMES, I enjoyed it as an okay action/adventure piece.

But, I think that Conan Doyle & Basil Rathbone are probably spinning in their graves.

[John G.]

Well I am off to our dress rehearsal where we performed for a can of green beans.

Was that the pay or the audience?

[John G.]

DR Elmore, was "There's Always A Woman" included in this ANYONE CAN WHISTLE?

No. It was lost in Boston.

I like that song, but felt it bogged down the action when it was included in the Bernadette Peters/Madeleine Kahn version. but then, as you have said, that whole production was somehow bogged down.

[John G.]

Brody is most intrusive in HOLLYWOODLAND.....every time the story left George Reeves to concentrate on Brody's situation, I was incensed at the waste of time.....

Who cares?  It was the story of George Reeves.....or should have been.

Oh, boy, those were my exact feelings, and I have stated them here on several occasions. I despised every minute of the personal story of Adrian Brody's character. His ONLY purpose should have been in the investigation of the Reeves death. All of his personal baggage RUINED the movie.

Wonder if there's enough footage where somebody could re-edit it into the movie it should have been. Affleck gave one of his better performances in that one.

[bk]

Does opening night not work?  I didn't realize that.  Maybe the week after then.  That might be better anyway.

[bk]

I was so behind in shipping I had to send out five large orders, and a bunch of smaller orders.  But it's all done and shipped now.

[Jane]

I still haven't found the key i was looking for. And i've searched and searched. It is driving me crazy.

I'm 99% it's in my bedroom. But it's always been in one place under a rug in a little case. I've tried to see if maybe i moved the case, although i don't see why i would have done that.

Good luck finding it.  I also am searching for something, one of the most precious items I owned as it belonged to my grandmother & then my mother.

[John G.]

Here's an interesting story on an upcoming release of Bing Crosby singing Broadway songs. Wouldn't mind hearing him do "Fine and Dandy."

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/04-2010/bing-crosby-featured-on-bing-on-broadway-cd-to-be_26462.html

[MBarnum]

bK, would you please make up your mind what date you are going to Olympia for that play! Us HHWers have to make our plans!

[DakotaCelt]

Good day one and all....

[DakotaCelt]

Vibes of support, health, mirth and magic to one and all....