Topic: CHILL PILL (Read 23167 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #150 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:38:24 PM »

Pictures are back!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #151 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:39:13 PM »

Page six Gargoyle Dance.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #152 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:43:06 PM »

Quote from: JRand58 on March 02, 2009, 12:31:40 PM

I am seeing no PICS.....they have been removed.

What were those birds DOING?

It was a editorial spoo.

der Brucer

Jrand73 · « **Reply #153 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:43:32 PM »

Last night Alexander Revisited - The Final Cut. This is director Oliver Stone's third and final version of his film Alexander starring Colin Farrell.

It is now 3 1/2 hours long. I did not see the Director's Cut, I only saw the original, but this version is much improved and very impressive.

As Stone says in the introduction, "If you liked Alexander to begin with, you will like it more - if you hated it before, you will still hate it."

Some battles and relationships are clarified. The CGI is still TOO MUCH, but I really like the costumes, makeup, and music. And Farrell's character as Alexander is much more the "great" in this version.

If you liked it the first time around - this reedited version might be interesting to you. It is not linear, time goes back and forth, but titles (especially during the battle that opens the film) will keep you on track.

And it only cost $5 at Wal Mart.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #154 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:43:46 PM »

I will watch Part Two later this evening.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #155 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:44:12 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 02, 2009, 12:43:06 PM

Quote from: JRand58 on March 02, 2009, 12:31:40 PM
I am seeing no PICS.....they have been removed.

What were those birds DOING?

It was a editorial spoo.

der Brucer

Kind of like MacAnuff did to G/D!

Ginny · « **Reply #156 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:47:46 PM »

The optician just called to check on how I'm doing with my new glasses and she's concerned about my inability to use them at the computer. I'm going in tomorrow morning for some diagnostics that may result in having the lenses remade.

Jane · « **Reply #157 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:51:35 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on March 02, 2009, 11:02:20 AM

Sometimes kids can say the sweetest things.

Yesterday my niece (3)and I were making muffins (blueberry/strawberry - her decision).

Right before i was going to put them in the oven she turned to me and said, "auntie, make sure you put on the gloves cause i don't want you to get another burn".

Awwww.

Ben · « **Reply #158 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:55:12 PM »

It's the first business day of the month so you know what that means,

A link to FDR Tom Nondorf's monthly column at Playbill On-Line

Leading Men

Jane · « **Reply #159 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:55:22 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on March 02, 2009, 12:47:46 PM

The optician just called to check on how I'm doing with my new glasses and she's concerned about my inability to use them at the computer. I'm going in tomorrow morning for some diagnostics that may result in having the lenses remade.

Good, vibes it works! Progressive lenses should work at the computer. Before you go it might be helpful to measure the distance from your eyes to the computer.

Ben · « **Reply #160 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:55:29 PM »

I am about to leave for the day.

Later, gaters.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #161 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:56:15 PM »

And he's off!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #162 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:56:25 PM »

Interesting news DR GINNY.....

elmore3003 · « **Reply #163 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:58:03 PM »

What a strange day! I haven't stopped running but, outside of the laundry and mopping the floor, I've accomplished nothing I planned to do. I just got back from Toyland, and it was a good but unexpected meeting. Hopefully, I can now continue with my planned programming today.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #164 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:58:51 PM »

Quote from: Ben on March 02, 2009, 12:55:12 PM

It's the first business day of the month so you know what that means,

A link to FDR Tom Nondorf's monthly column at Playbill On-Line

Leading Men

Ah, yes. The name sounds vaguely familiar.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #165 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:01:54 PM »

Great column from DR RODZINSKY, as usual.

Matt H. · « **Reply #166 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:14:26 PM »

Quote from: DAW on March 02, 2009, 10:01:34 AM

Ah, DR Ron Pulliam - now I understand.

If you happen to note that skating is being televised, a short post to that effect would be most appreciated, as DR Matt H. has done on occasion.

I'm sure the weekend that is airs I will be talking a lot about it ahead of time abd afterward.

Matt H. · « **Reply #167 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:16:01 PM »

Quote from: JRand58 on March 02, 2009, 12:43:32 PM

Last night Alexander Revisited - The Final Cut. This is director Oliver Stone's third and final version of his film Alexander starring Colin Farrell.

It is now 3 1/2 hours long. I did not see the Director's Cut, I only saw the original, but this version is much improved and very impressive.

As Stone says in the introduction, "If you liked Alexander to begin with, you will like it more - if you hated it before, you will still hate it."

Some battles and relationships are clarified. The CGI is still TOO MUCH, but I really like the costumes, makeup, and music. And Farrell's character as Alexander is much more the "great" in this version.

If you liked it the first time around - this reedited version might be interesting to you. It is not linear, time goes back and forth, but titles (especially during the battle that opens the film) will keep you on track.

And it only cost $5 at Wal Mart.

I think I only paid $10 or $11 for the Blu-ray. One of these days I'll get around to it. I liked the theatrical version quite a bit.

Matt H. · « **Reply #168 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:17:13 PM »

I did have lunch out with best friend John. He was home today with his ids, but they decided not to join us.

The snow, by the way, is about halfway gone! Can't believe it. It's still very cold outside.

Matt H. · « **Reply #169 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:20:11 PM »

I spent most of the afternoon watching the Blu-ray of BATMAN (1989 version). I've seen the movie many times, and each time I've grown less fond of the Vicki Vale character (played by Kim Basinger). The romance develops too quickly, she's let it too soon about Bruce's identity, etc.

The Blu-ray is not a revelation. It's nice and sharper than the DVD, of course, but it's not a huge leap in quality, and neither is the Dolby TrueHD sound. I think Warners has used DNR some on the film. The people don't look waxy, but I looked hard for some film grain, and most of it looked very smooth to me.

Matt H. · « **Reply #170 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:21:06 PM »

I listened to about a half hour of the commentary. Tim Burton certainly never runs out of anything to say. A good listen.

I still have hours of bonus features to watch tonight.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #171 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:23:43 PM »

Quote from: Ben on March 02, 2009, 09:08:30 AM

Quote from: DAW on March 02, 2009, 08:51:29 AM
Quote from: Ben on March 02, 2009, 07:51:20 AM
Ahh, another convert!

How many more until you win your toaster?

I don't want a toaster, I want my own program on the BBC!

BBC=Bad Boys of Chelsea?

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #172 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:33:44 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on March 02, 2009, 10:49:34 AM

I'm going to have to check, but I think der B has Anya on vinyl. The cover certainly looks familiar.

Nope - but we do have Illya, Darling and Donnybrook!

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #173 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:37:02 PM »

Linda and Kevin have left, and we had a good session. I managed to proof both booklets and the changes were implemented, and those have been sent off for approval, which will hopefully come very soon. Additionally, and this is NOT for publication ANYWHERE yet, we will be doing the first ever CD release of Illya Darling.

Matt H. · « **Reply #174 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:47:50 PM »

I will be buying ANYA, but for convenience sake, I'll just wait until its links are up at Kritzerland, so I can just mouse click my way to a sale.

Matt H. · « **Reply #175 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:48:34 PM »

Now I must jump off-line and do a little writing and then head back down to tackle those pages of bonus features on BATMAN (Blu-ray).

WBBL.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #176 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:04:15 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 02, 2009, 12:55:22 PM

Progressive lenses should work at the computer. Before you go it might be helpful to measure the distance from your eyes to the computer.

In addition to distance, a key measurement is the angle of depression/elevation (from the horizantal) betwen the bridge of your nose and the mid point of the screen - are you looking up or down at the mid-point of the screen, and by how much; screen size is also an issue.

der Brucer

Ben · « **Reply #177 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:23:02 PM »

We never really got the second round of snow predicted for Manhattan. The snow we have now is slush (Jose's back yard may still be pretty) and it will probably be gone by the weekend when the rain and 50-60 degree temperatures come back.

JMK · « **Reply #178 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:33:57 PM »

Quote from: bk on March 02, 2009, 01:37:02 PM

Linda and Kevin have left, and we had a good session. I managed to proof both booklets and the changes were implemented, and those have been sent off for approval, which will hopefully come very soon. Additionally, and this is NOT for publication ANYWHERE yet, we will be doing the first ever CD release of Illya Darling.

I'd love to know, in your own very uniquely opaque verbiage, why DRG couldn't deal with this one. The names may be changed to protect the incompetent.

Ginny · « **Reply #179 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:51:41 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 02, 2009, 02:04:15 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 02, 2009, 12:55:22 PM
Progressive lenses should work at the computer. Before you go it might be helpful to measure the distance from your eyes to the computer.

In addition to distance, a key measurement is the angle of depression/elevation (from the horizantal) betwen the bridge of your nose and the mid point of the screen - are you looking up or down at the mid-point of the screen, and by how much; screen size is also an issue.

der Brucer

Here at home, I like to look at the screen pretty much straight-on. When I was working, this was always a major issue between generations - those of us wearing bifocals didn't want the monitors on top of the CPUs and the young whipper-snappers did.

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