Topic: FORGETTING MY DICTUM (Read 30853 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #270 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:14:48 PM »

In case any DR didn't get the email - Amazon.com is selling the Fox Studio Classic DVD's for only $9.99!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/536321/ref%3D%5Fpe%5Fd%5Ffox%5Fmail%5Fsale%5Ffeature/104-6018206-3675103

Jrand73 · « **Reply #271 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:16:40 PM »

And we will of course need pictures of any said event in the NW! Perhaps Leslie Parrish Bach could be invited. A human interest story in the local paper might bring her out of hiding - if there was to be a reading of a LP/BK passage!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #272 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:17:00 PM »

No shirt. No shoes. No dancing.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #273 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:22:46 PM »

I am so sleepy I can barely move my mouse.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #274 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:25:40 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2005, 08:22:46 PM

I am so sleepy I can barely move my mouse.

Now if that ain't a euphemism, I don't know what is!

Matt H. · « **Reply #275 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:35:01 PM »

A good night for most of the IDOL contestants. They were singing songs they felt comfortable with and there really weren't any horrible performances in the bunch. (Of course, all of the best singers are left, so that's not surprising).

I really was rather impressed with Scott performance tonight because he ACTUALLY GAVE ONE. He didn't just stand there and weave side to side but actually got into the lyrics and rocked it. Then, fool that he was, he ruined it all by arguing with simon over his performance and proclaiming how millions of people in America couldn't stand before a live camera and do what he just did. True, but stupid to show such hubris. He'll be going home, I'm predicting.

I didn't like Nadia's song much at all, and she didn't do anything with it, so I suspect she may be back in the bottom three as well along with Anthony who sang VERY well, with much power and control, but I just don't think he can play with the big boys any more.

As for busy signals, the busiest lines were Constantine, Carrie, and (surprise) Anwar!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #276 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:37:30 PM »

Isn't this a great place. Amazing Race fans AND American Idol fans.

Matt H. · « **Reply #277 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:38:41 PM »

Started CLOSER this afternoon, but only got about an hour of it watched before I had to tend to other matters.

What a dramatic roundelay! I have never read nor seen the play, but I have been instantly drawn into the partner swapping and resulting jealousies and furies. I just know it's going to get uglier before it's over. I think all of the performances are excellent (so far).

Tomovoz · « **Reply #278 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:40:48 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on April 12, 2005, 08:14:48 PM

In case any DR didn't get the email - Amazon.com is selling the Fox Studio Classic DVD's for only $9.99!

Temptation;: I have now ordered some DVDs about a Scottish teacher teaching a might be Russian princess that clever people and grocers weigh everything (at least in Greece).

Matt H. · « **Reply #279 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:41:31 PM »

I also was able to watch one of the last three remaining hour POIROT mysteries - "The King of Clubs." I'm a little sad now that I've collected all 36 hour-long episodes. Only two more left to watch on DVD.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #280 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:41:42 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2005, 08:25:40 PM

Now if that ain't a euphemism, I don't know what is!

no wonder we missed DtM

Matt H. · « **Reply #281 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:43:18 PM »

Yes, I got that e-mail about the Fox Studio Classics, too, but honestly, Deep Discount wasn't selling them for much more than that the last time I ordered one from them.

I guess I should trade up to that latest edition of ALL ABOUT EVE. I've looked at Fox's first release, and I don't really see anything wrong with it. But every review I've read said it was worlds better in the new edition.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #282 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:44:45 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on April 12, 2005, 08:41:42 PM

no wonder we missed DtM

Oh! My mouse just moved!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #283 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:47:23 PM »

Hmmmmmmm....I have that EVE release, MATTH, but I don't have the original DVD release. I would guess, though, that the one you have is fine!

TOMovOZ - good choice.

I am right-handed, but I handle my mouse with my left hand.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #284 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:48:05 PM »

Maybe you need a mousetrap, DR DtM.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #285 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:53:17 PM »

Is that too much information Jack?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #286 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:53:30 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on April 12, 2005, 08:35:01 PM

A good night for most of the IDOL contestants. They were singing songs they felt comfortable with and there really weren't any horrible performances in the bunch. (Of course, all of the best singers are left, so that's not surprising).

I'm looking forward to hearing what the "judges" will say tomorrow after watching the show on tape - if they watch tonight's show on tape. Lots of pitchiness, especially Anwar - that last note.... He seemed nervous to me tonight - breath wasn't hooking up and in at all.

And, yes, Vonzell, may have sung the song in a higher key, but she didn't do all those "whistle tones".

And Scott really was pitchy on the lower sections of the song.

And I don't think I've ever heard that Crystal Gale song that Nadia sang - and my parents had a lot of Crystal Gale LPs in their collection!

And a very interesting cutting of "Bohemian Rhapsody".

But, as you stated, no real horrible performances in the bunch.

We shall see....

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #287 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:55:22 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on April 12, 2005, 08:48:05 PM

Maybe you need a mousetrap, DR DtM.

Or maybe a pussy to take care of it.

Mrs. Slocombe, are you out there?

Night, y'all!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #288 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:55:46 PM »

Well, I really am sleepy, so...

I'm gonna finish watching Letterman - it's his 58th Birthday today. Who else turned 58 recently?

In any case...

Steve is packing up his apartment tomorrow, and I'm gonna head over and help. His sister, Becky, will be there too, and it will good to catch up with her too.

So...

Goodnight.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #289 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:57:20 PM »

YIKES!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Mickey Rourke just came on Letterman...

What the $@!%@&#^%#@%! is up with his face? or the remnants of it... Looks like The Joker. Doesn't even look remotely like his "old" self.

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #290 on:** April 12, 2005, 09:13:57 PM »

Yes, there was pitchiness. Carrie tried for some high note and landed under it, then stretched her voice to reach it and got really raspy. Gad, that was a bad moment. Vonzell missed a couple of notes, and so did most of them. I guess I meant overall, there were no train wrecks.

Joey · « **Reply #291 on:** April 12, 2005, 09:42:40 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2005, 08:55:22 PM

Or maybe a pussy to take care of it.

Mrs. Slocombe, are you out there?

Night, y'all!

One of the few sitcoms I truly enjoy. I was rather sad when I found out the local Muncie PBS doesn't carry the series. (The only station we are able to get.) My eventual goal is to buy the DVD set though and then I can get a laugh whenever I want! Some of those episodes I've seen 5 or 6 times and they haven't gotten old yet. I have been told I should really see Faltry Towers.

TCB · « **Reply #292 on:** April 12, 2005, 09:43:28 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2005, 08:57:20 PM

YIKES!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Mickey Rourke just came on Letterman...

What the $@!%@&#^%#@%! is up with his face? or the remnants of it... Looks like The Joker. Doesn't even look remotely like his "old" self.

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The answer to your question, Jose: Bad Plastic Surgery!

http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/archives/000344.html

Joey · « **Reply #293 on:** April 12, 2005, 09:51:42 PM »

I saw Fiddler on the Roof tonight. It was one of those free in advance tickets that Ball State offers the students. I was suprised at how much I liked it since I generally frown at the shows that have been hitting Ball State lately. My two biggest complaints was it had only a 6 or 7 member pit and the other is the fact that Emens is just too big for these shows. There wasn't much spectacle which was actually rather refreshing and it was staged very well. The talent on stage was great and the guy who played Tevye did well. It's just harder to connect to the show when you are in the back row of a balcony that seats over 3,000 people.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #294 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:07:57 PM »

If you really want to jump in the deep end Joey - look out for "Little Britain" and "The League Of Gentlemen".
(I suspect not on free to air TV in the USA)

DR Sandra would no doubt suggest "Red Dwarf". "Black Adder" and "Fawlty Towers" are still classics in my book.

bk · « **Reply #295 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:18:00 PM »

DETRITUS, baby, DETRITUS!

Am now watching the new DVD of The Sea Hawk. Won't finish it in time for the notes, but will talk about it a lot in Thursday's notes.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #296 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:23:41 PM »

BLACK ADDER gets the prize for me. Both LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN & LITTLE BRITAIN have run on BBC AMERICA here. Not much for LEAGUE, but I love LITTLE BRITAIN and am impatiently waiting the second season which has already run in England or is running now. Very, Very funny.

I also like MEN BEHAVING BADLY & BRILLIANT (Oooo! Suits you, sir!)! I love FAWLTY TOWERS...and PYTHON, of course...but it really is time to give both a rest, they've run them so often here for so many years!

Tomovoz, did you ever get a British show called HAGGARD down under? I picked it up on DVD and found it very amusing. Another British classic for me is UP POMPEII with Frankie Howerd. And, of course, YES, MINISTER & YES, PRIME MINISTER are the creme de la creme. But for raucous low, cheap laughs there's nothing like ARE YOU BEING SERVED?

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #297 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:25:31 PM »

I watched DAWN PATROL again tonight. What a terrific movie...Flynn, Rathbone, Niven and the great Donald Crisp are all just brilliant!

bk · « **Reply #298 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:48:11 PM »

Anyone for 300?

George · « **Reply #299 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:57:38 PM »

Quote from: JMK on April 12, 2005, 07:35:45 PM

Synchronicity in ordering the same DVD twice department: I just today received the Sondheim Celebration at Carnegie Hall DVD, which had been offered as a cheapie bonus when I placed another order a few weeks ago. The minute it arrived I thought, "Hmmm...don't I already have that in the Sondheim boxed set?" Yes, I did. Which brings me to:

Would anyone here like a nice still-sealed DVD of A Sondheim Celebration at Carnegie Hall? Cheap!!!

Re: BK in Portland: BK if you booked yourself, let me know ASAP as I am still phoning bookstores for you!

A couple of days ago, I ordered "Smiles of a Summer Night" from deepdiscountdvd.com and saw the offer of "Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall" for only $2.99. Even though I already own it, I went ahead and ordered it. Hey, $3 is cheap!

And I would be willing to go to Portland AND Seattle to meet BK!

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