Topic: THE HOCKEY PUCK OF LIFE (Read 37479 times)

bk · « **Reply #90 on:** August 31, 2005, 09:59:07 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on August 31, 2005, 09:35:08 AM

For Ask BK Day:

What American film which is not already out on DVD and not scheduled presently to come out on DVD would you most like to see?

Too many to list, but I'll have a go:

Morocco, Blonde Venus, Shanghai Express, The Devil Is A Woman (all Dietrich/von Sternberg and all essential), Flower Drum Song, Frank Perry's Ladybug, Ladybug, Frank Tashlin's Bachelor Flat, and his two Mansfield pictures, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter and The Girl Can't Help It (I have a region 2 of the latter - nice, but not enhanced), Grand Prix, Hubert Cornfield's The Third Voice, The Major and the Minor and Five Graves to Cairo (Billy Wilder), and tons of others.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #91 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:03:02 AM »

Quote from: vixmom on August 31, 2005, 09:28:34 AM

Thank you for that lovely photo of one of God's finer creations!

Is blushing allowed on HHW?

der "No It's Not Rosacia" Brucer

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #92 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:16:51 AM »

I'd love to see the 1962 "State Fair" on DVD.

Jennifer · « **Reply #93 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:18:14 AM »

BB6:

DR RonP, do you think Beau has a BIG crush on Howie?

He follows him around like a puppy!

Matthew · « **Reply #94 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:19:59 AM »

Quote from: bk on August 31, 2005, 08:52:01 AM

I haven't looked at the packaging since we did the album, but my memory is that Davis was credited somewhere, and I can't imagine why he wouldn't be on the inlay card with the song list. And since that album had many printings, I can't imagine that if he were left off that it wouldn't have been fixed. Is yours on Varese?

Yes, my copy is on Varese, I believe I purchased it when it was released. I double checked and there is no mention of Davis Gaines except in Laurie's "thank you's" but not ascociated with "Amigos Para Siempre" (which I LOVE this arrangement, quite an improvement on the original).

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #95 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:23:39 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on August 31, 2005, 10:18:14 AM

BB6:

DR RonP, do you think Beau has a BIG crush on Howie?

He follows him around like a puppy!

I think "Yes"!

Beau has previously stated he dates only white men.

And the couple of kisses Howie has given him have certainly endeared him to Beau.

Howie is playing his cards extremely well.

And grossing America out, too.

And his popularity hasn't suffered one bit.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #96 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:44:06 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on August 31, 2005, 09:28:51 AM

A gorgeously flattering picture of you, DR der Brucer. You should use this as your avatar.

I think that since in the 20 years since that photo was taken my "highlights" have taken over, using it would be false advertising.

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #97 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:48:40 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 31, 2005, 05:56:10 AM

Question for BK: What has been your favorite one-person play?

Mine is still, after all these years, The Belle of Amherst, starring Julie Harris.

I've seen tours of Mark Twain Tonight and Say Goodnight, Gracie here in Olympia. The one time I went to New York, I bought a ticket from someone standing in front of the theater where Robeson was playing. Fortunately, the ticket was for Robeson.

Anyway, that show with Avery Brooks was absolutely incredible. It was just three hours of Avery telling and singing the life of Paul Robeson. Truly one of the highlights of my trip...and one of the best theater experiences that I'd ever had.

Stuart · « **Reply #98 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:49:42 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on August 31, 2005, 10:23:39 AM

I think "Yes"!

I agree.

bk · « **Reply #99 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:51:28 AM »

Ron, the '62 State Fair is coming in November, I believe.

vixmom · « **Reply #100 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:57:23 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 31, 2005, 09:28:33 AM

Yesterday, Danise, speaking of Kristins, posted:She is not alone in bringing the Almighty into the debate:The above rant, courtesy of REPENT AMERICA

der Brucer

WOE UNTO THE TOWNS AND CITIES WITH "HOOTERS", FOR THEY SHALL BE COMSUMED WITH FIRE!

Last night VixDad and I were just saying that we were suprised we hadn't heard from Pat "Assisination doesn't count as breaking the Thou Shalt Not Kill commandment" Robertson that Hurricane Katrina was the wrath of God being visited upon the sinners of society... after all wasn't that his message after 9/11?

vixmom · « **Reply #101 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:59:11 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 31, 2005, 10:44:06 AM

I think that since in the 20 years since that photo was taken my "highlights" have taken over, using it would be false advertising.

der Brucer

Oh dear, what are thepenaltiues for false advertising these days... I am guilty, guilt I admit it.....

dersomewhatolderandfatterthanheravatar vixmom

Jrand73 · « **Reply #102 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:00:58 AM »

Nice photo DR derBRUCER.

DR RLP - on my parents' first date they went to see THE CAPTAIN FROM CASTILLE!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #103 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:02:55 AM »

Ah - I don't mind "one person" shows about celebrites, in fact I directed one. I guess I like them best when they are about people I don't know much about. It seems to me that a show about Katharine Hepburn would mostly be a rehash of stuff we know.

My favorite one-person show....really....was an evening about Pearl Buck played by Miss Valerie Harper. Of course if you're not interested in Pearl Buck, you'd best stay away.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #104 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:03:28 AM »

Hockey Puck?

See: Avatar.

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Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #105 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:03:52 AM »

Quote from: bk on August 31, 2005, 10:51:28 AM

Ron, the '62 State Fair is coming in November, I believe.

Huzzah! What terrific news.

Compared to many films, it's quite entertaining and tuneful.

And how can one resist a portly Tom Ewell singing "Sweet hog of mine"

?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #106 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:04:02 AM »

Alice Kramden's mother was a BLABBERMOUTH, I hear.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #107 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:04:57 AM »

HHW experts, proper pronunciation of a word, please.

Banal.

Prounounced to rhyme with "anal" or "Chagall"?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #108 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:04:59 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 31, 2005, 10:44:06 AM

I think that since in the 20 years since that photo was taken my "highlights" have taken over, using it would be false advertising.

der Brucer

Oh! My dear "derBrucer"! My avatar is 28 years old.

Splurge if you want!!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #109 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:07:38 AM »

I like STATE FAIR from '62 as well. There was a great article in an issue of FILMFAX about the filming of it, DR RLP. And some photos of the locations looking mighty forlorn and deserted in the 1980's.

Saw it at the drive-in many years ago, and that Ann-Margret sure was something. She and Pat Boone actually made a nice screen couple, and Pamela Tiffin and Bobby Darin were okay, too. Tiffin was a bit clumsy in her acting, and her accent wasn't so hot, but she was beee-yoooo-teee-full!!!

Oh and the soundtrack is available on CD! Produced by BK Compatriot Nick Redman, I think. It doesn't have everything though, I like the DOT LP as well. You need both.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #110 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:08:07 AM »

Now I must think of a REAL question for ASK BK day on August 31, 2005!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #111 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:08:18 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on August 31, 2005, 11:04:57 AM

HHW experts, proper pronunciation of a word, please.

Banal.

Prounounced to rhyme with "anal" or "Chagall"?

Both are correct.

I prefer "rhymes with Chagall"....but horses for courses...

Rodzinski · « **Reply #112 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:09:33 AM »

92 IN THE SHADE, MUSS 'EM UP, HELL DRIVERS, ADVANCE TO THE REAR, SHOCK TREATMENT, THE MANCHU EAGLE MURDER CAPER MYSTERY...

I've been seeing THE PIRATE MOVIE a lot lately on FMC, so I bet it is coming soon to DVD. This movie is objectively preposterous, and yet for some reason quite entertaining. Chris Atkins has to be one of the lamest actors. And yet Kristy McNichol and the Pirate King are quite in the right spirit of things.

vixmom · « **Reply #113 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:10:20 AM »

ALL OHIO based HHWers keep an eye (and banana) peeled!!

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SPRINGDALE, Ohio - The bulletin issued by police in the southwest Ohio town of Springdale describes the subject as two feet tall, weighing eight pounds, clad only in blue pants and prone to sleeping in trees.

Dillion, a circus monkey, fled into a nearby woods early on Monday after being frightened by a train whistle from tracks near where the circus was performing in Springdale, in northern Hamilton County.

Trainer Philip Hendricks, who is part of the Hendricks Brothers Circus, says Dillion, who has a white face, brown body and is wearing a leash, is usually confident in new surroundings but the train whistle sent him scurrying.

The circus is leaving town Thursday morning and Hendricks is worried that his monkey won't be found before then.

Hendricks suggests that anyone who spots Dillion try to lure him with food. He's fond of apples, oranges, nuts, berries -- and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #114 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:10:33 AM »

I notice something unusual every time I watch "The Thin Man," then forget to mention it to anyone.

At one point during the proceedings, Myrna's "Nora" says something about a person who is suspected of a crime, and she refers to him as a "suh-SPECT" rather than a "suhs'pect". William Powell's "Nick" pronounces it shortly afterward in the same way.

I don't believe either uses that pronunciation in later films if, in fact, they ever use the word again.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #115 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:12:17 AM »

Oh...oh...oh.

And we saw John Astin do An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe which was terrific. He was very good! Not a boring moment in the piece! Nevermore!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #116 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:13:16 AM »

I watched a PBS episode of a BBC show last night called "Rosemary and Thyme" (a rather goodish mystery), and to fill the hour (roughly 10 minutes), a short film was shown called "Posh Nosh".

It was HYSTERICAL. A husband and wife do a cooking show. She's all friendly and accommodating (and clueless about him) and he's all gay and snippy and snobbish (and dismissive of her in all respects).

He made a comment about an ingredient, saying it "was as moist and firm as Tom Cruise after a hot bath."

Truly hysterically funny, that show!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #117 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:14:24 AM »

The first def. in Merriam-Websters actually rhymes more with "corral".
But there are four correct pronunciations listed.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #118 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:15:26 AM »

I have the exact same diet as a circus monkey?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #119 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:17:04 AM »

Does that mean TPunk could get a job in the zoo or circus?

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