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[Jrand73]

Tonight is the TRIAL SCENE rehearsal for THE CRUCIBLE.....intense....

[Jane]

Yesterday DR Jane wrote re: the Hunger Games dvd

As for the actors matching the characters.  I think you can only warm up to them if they give you a good performance.  There are a few matches over the years I will never stop complaining about. 

I think the actors in the Hunger Games movie are good. But it was hard at first for me to get used to the actor who played Peeta (he is quite short). He wasn't how i pictured the character. So even though he is a good actor it took me a while to warm up to him.

In the book he is much shorter than she is?  I looked up the actors and she is 5'9" while he is 5'7"

I don't think that he is shorter than her in the book. But I don't think it's mentioned. But I just feel like the actor playing the part should be taller. I would have had him in running shoes that had a platform to make him appear taller.

I read that wrong.  I thought the book character was short, not the actor.  I also think platform shoes might have distracting.   Interesting though, not having read the book I never thought twice about his height.

[ArnoldMBrockman]

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TWIZZLERS(Strawberry) Vs RED VINES -Which To You Like Better-And Reason?

[TCB]

Yesterday DR Jane wrote re: the Hunger Games dvd

As for the actors matching the characters.  I think you can only warm up to them if they give you a good performance.  There are a few matches over the years I will never stop complaining about. 

I think the actors in the Hunger Games movie are good. But it was hard at first for me to get used to the actor who played Peeta (he is quite short). He wasn't how i pictured the character. So even though he is a good actor it took me a while to warm up to him.

In the book he is much shorter than she is?  I looked up the actors and she is 5'9" while he is 5'7"

I don't think that he is shorter than her in the book. But I don't think it's mentioned. But I just feel like the actor playing the part should be taller. I would have had him in running shoes that had a platform to make him appear taller.

I read that wrong.  I thought the book character was short, not the actor.  I also think platform shoes might have distracting.   Interesting though, not having read the book I never thought twice about his height.

They should have gotten the female co-star to walk along in a trench, like they used to do with Alan Ladd's co-stars.

[Jane]

Yesterday DR Jane wrote re: the Hunger Games dvd

As for the actors matching the characters.  I think you can only warm up to them if they give you a good performance.  There are a few matches over the years I will never stop complaining about. 

I think the actors in the Hunger Games movie are good. But it was hard at first for me to get used to the actor who played Peeta (he is quite short). He wasn't how i pictured the character. So even though he is a good actor it took me a while to warm up to him.

In the book he is much shorter than she is?  I looked up the actors and she is 5'9" while he is 5'7"

I don't think that he is shorter than her in the book. But I don't think it's mentioned. But I just feel like the actor playing the part should be taller. I would have had him in running shoes that had a platform to make him appear taller.

I read that wrong.  I thought the book character was short, not the actor.  I also think platform shoes might have distracting.   Interesting though, not having read the book I never thought twice about his height.

They should have gotten the female co-star to walk along in a trench, like they used to do with Alan Ladd's co-stars.

[John G.]

Don't they still do that with Tom Cruise's co-stars? Not that I see any of his movies.

[TCB]

Don't they still do that with Tom Cruise's co-stars? Not that I see any of his movies.

I wouldn't know that either, John!

[John G.]

Listening to "Billy Barnes' L.A." today. His Aimee Semple spoof makes "Scandalous" unnecessary.

[Doug R]

Coming back from drinks with friends in London's Docklands I passed by a large film crew. It was Ridley Scott's "The Counselor" which is shooting in London with Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz.

[Jane]

You "only" saw the crew, not the stars?

[Jane]

Don't they still do that with Tom Cruise's co-stars? Not that I see any of his movies.

I wouldn't know that either, John!

This article supposedly explains how it is done
http://www.popeater.com/2010/09/30/cameron-diaz-tom-cruise-height/

[Ginny]

Wednesday evening greetings from HOME!  My sister and I had a nice brunch in Fort Wayne today and then went our separate ways.  She went back to the library for some more genealogy and I went back to Jefferson Pointe for some more shopping.  I got home about 4pm after a rainy drive down US 27 on the east side of Indiana.

[Ginny]

I'm sorry to hear about Billy Barnes and Andy Williams...

[Ginny]

We're still having some connectivity issues here, so i probably won't be on too much until our tech consultant (DS Rob) makes a house call tomorrow...

[JoseSPiano]

Good Afternoon!

When I ventured out earlier, I had intended to check out a friend-of-a-friend's new chocolate shop/boutique. Well...

To fuel up for my trip, I first made a stop into the third floor of Macy's at Union Square to check out Yigit Pura's new pâtisserie, Tout Sweet. Alas, Yigit was not in, but I did try some of his creations... YUM!

[JoseSPiano]

And then it was off to check out the chocolate shop...

I hopped on the 9L... As did about 20 other people... And at the next stop another 20 people tried to get on... So, at the next stop, I got off and decided to walk it. Well...

On paper - well, on my iPhone, it was just a 2-mile walk - quite normal for me by NYC-standards. However, I guess I should have enable the new 3-D mode. For a while there, each turn I took, took me up yet another hill(!). Needless to say, I got a good workout.

...And the chocolate shop was nice. Alas, the adjacent Chocolate Lab, won't be open until October.

[JoseSPiano]

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I think today will be a "sugar day".

Isn't every day?

Nope.

Sometimes I have a "sugar and pork fat and butter" day.

[JoseSPiano]

And, DR Jose, I do hope you got your debit/credit card hotel double charge taken care of.

DR MBarnum - Chase Bank really stepped up to the plate again, and helped to get things straightened out. Because of my "skimming" incident while I was in Palo Alto, my account has been under a higher alert status just in case someone is still out there trying to use my old card info. Consequently, any errors and such tend to get scrutinized a bit more. Which, in the end, is a good thing - even though it may slow down some other procedures. But... All is well.

[Doug R]

You "only" saw the crew, not the stars?

Afraid so. The main shooting area was hidden from view, behind some hoardings. I saw lots of police cars and actors wearing Interpol outfits.

[JoseSPiano]

(But who walked all over her blankie?!?)

Ditto

[JoseSPiano]

And...

It is my duty to once again report that the coffee that my hotel serves as part of their of complimentary continental breakfast is pretty damn good java!

What brand?  Is it Jeremiah's Pick by any chance?  Or Peet's?

I'm not sure. They're using standard food service percolators/dispensers. I'll have to ask about the brand tomorrow morning.

[JoseSPiano]

From DR Jose:

And while I was driving by the S.F.F.D. station, I noticed that some of the firemen were polishing up their truck. And so did Monkey! In fact, Monkey wanted to lead a helping paw...

The thought of Monkey asking to take his photo with the fireman makes me chuckle.  I would love to see some of these conversations you and Monkey have with strangers.

I'm enjoying all the photos.

I will say that even though Monkey is not capable of the gift of gab - Monkey has no mouth! - Monkey does seem to put others at ease when I approach them.

-And Thank You.

[elmore3003]

I spent the day fighting inertia and depression by working on the apartment, moving some of the furniture around and I'll finish it this weekend.

[JoseSPiano]

And now...

I'm off to have dinner with yet another DR...



Laters...

[KevinH]

Babs mingles Irish and Scottish in this one:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/170345-AUDIO-EXCLUSIVE-Barbra-Streisands-How-Are-Things-In-Glocca-Morra-Heather-On-The-Hill

Can't wait for the CD!

[KevinH]

Hello Baby Grace!

[KevinH]

I can't believe the number of political commercials on TV!  I know I've mentioned this before, but it's amazing--there's one after another, if not for the Presidential race, then for the Senate race. 

I guess it's because Virginia is a swing state, but the channels are based in Washington, DC and the people in DC and Maryland are held hostage!  (Just like when there's a hot contest in Maryland and I have to put up with their ads).

[Jane]

 it was just a 2-mile walk - quite normal for me by NYC-standards.

At this point I started laughing out loud.  I knew what was coming.

NY is soooo easy to walk long distances.

[Jane]

From DR Jose:

And while I was driving by the S.F.F.D. station, I noticed that some of the firemen were polishing up their truck. And so did Monkey! In fact, Monkey wanted to lead a helping paw...

The thought of Monkey asking to take his photo with the fireman makes me chuckle.  I would love to see some of these conversations you and Monkey have with strangers.

I'm enjoying all the photos.

I will say that even though Monkey is not capable of the gift of gab - Monkey has no mouth! - Monkey does seem to put others at ease when I approach them.

[Jane]

I spent the day fighting inertia and depression by working on the apartment, moving some of the furniture around and I'll finish it this weekend.

I hope you are happy with the results and feel better when it is done.