Topic: NOTES ON THE HALF SHELL (Read 31249 times)

FJL · « **Reply #240 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:38:50 PM »

And one for Moolah

FJL · « **Reply #241 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:41:06 PM »

BK - Indeed, ROLLER DERBY is now at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, and they seem to be the only NYMF 2007 show at that venue.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #242 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:42:15 PM »

On the radio at the very moment - "Dominique"

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #243 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:43:26 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on September 01, 2007, 06:17:19 PM

We watched "The Prestige" last night. I'm not too sure about it. At least I've been thinking about it a lot. That's a good thing.

Have you seen its "companion" The Illusionist?

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #244 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:45:40 PM »

Not as yet DerBrucer. I don't think it is on DVD here yet - or at least not for $10.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #245 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:49:36 PM »

Quote from: FJL on September 01, 2007, 06:41:06 PM

BK - Indeed, ROLLER DERBY is now at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, and they seem to be the only NYMF 2007 show at that venue.

How nice - they can leave their sets in place!

der Brucer

I assume bribes do not count against the Equity-allowed budget.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #246 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:49:42 PM »

I thoroughly enjoyed the UK TV series "Lost Empires" which was about an illusionist in the Music Hall days. My copy of the series was from the USA release. Great viewing.

Jane · « **Reply #247 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:50:55 PM »

I see Jet Li has two films in post production & is currently filming a new one, THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR. Sigh, Rachel Weiz will not be in the film. Maria Bella will be Evelyn O'Connell.

Anyone besides me looking forward to the return of the mummy?

Jane · « **Reply #248 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:57:36 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on September 01, 2007, 06:43:26 PM

Have you seen its "companion" The Illusionist?

I much preferred THE ILLUSIONIST to PRESTIGE.

Is "Lost Empires" from 1986, starring Colin Firth?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #249 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:57:40 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on September 01, 2007, 06:45:40 PM

Not as yet DerBrucer. I don't think it is on DVD here yet - or at least not for $10.

Curious - The Illusionist was issued on DVD a month before The Prestige.

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #250 on:** September 01, 2007, 06:59:19 PM »

Yes DR Jane. That's the one. John Castle is excellent!

Jane · « **Reply #251 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:00:31 PM »

NetFlix doesn't have it

bk · « **Reply #252 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:02:26 PM »

Quote from: FJL on September 01, 2007, 06:41:06 PM

BK - Indeed, ROLLER DERBY is now at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, and they seem to be the only NYMF 2007 show at that venue.

Scenario - the ultra-backed Roller Derby can't make their show fit in any of the NYMF theaters - they bellyache until NYMF allows them to pay for a venue that will house their show, hence alleviating the need to store their set, hence allowing them a completely unfair advantage over every single other NYMF show, in terms of budget, set design, lighting design, band placement, sound, and just about everything else. Since they're the only show in that venue, shall we hazard a guess whether they'll have to tech and open on the same day? Shall we hazard a bloody guess? Will they now have a week to tech? Does Equity know what's going on? Will someone inform Equity of what's going on? Should this show be allowed to get away with this? Stay tuned.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #253 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:02:56 PM »

I usually wait for the DVDs to be out in the cheap bins. (Reasonably quickly these days). I tend to only see the "Blockbuster" high profile films on display - usually I'm not interested in them. I'll check the shelves for "The Illusionist".

Tomovoz · « **Reply #254 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:03:54 PM »

Time to clear out your "In tray" DearReader Laura..

Jane · « **Reply #255 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:05:25 PM »

I'm not raving about the movie, only stating it is better.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #256 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:06:23 PM »

I suspect I purchased my copy through Amazon's Other Sellers DR Jane. You can often get very good prices. It's a show we wanted to have.
(as is the recently purchased "Camamile Lawn")

Tomovoz · « **Reply #257 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:07:24 PM »

Camomile!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #258 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:08:37 PM »

LOL Laura. Thanks.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #259 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:16:49 PM »

Quote from: Jane on September 01, 2007, 06:50:55 PM

Anyone besides me looking forward to the return of the mummy?

Well since none of the original creative team (save Frasier) is intact - and Rachel took a hike because of creative differences - things don't look so good.

der Brucer

Jane · « **Reply #260 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:21:07 PM »

Unlike most folks on this site, we purchase very few DVD's. One in fact. We have Basil Rathborne as Sherlock Holmes, a gift from Bryan, and our favorite film CASABLANCA.

Jane · « **Reply #261 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:22:19 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on September 01, 2007, 07:16:49 PM

Well since none of the original creative team (save Frasier) is intact - and Rachel took a hike because of creative differences - things don't look so good.

der Brucer

I was afraid of that.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #262 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:22:19 PM »

I'm still hopeful. I like the teaming of Hannah and Fraser.

(Maybe that should remake Ishtar)

Jane · « **Reply #263 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:23:13 PM »

I will still have to watch it, to see Fraser & Li, if nothing else.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #264 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:25:18 PM »

I only have about a dozen DVDs, Jane.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #265 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:25:32 PM »

I did not bother with "The Scorpian King"

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #266 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:25:57 PM »

Quote from: Jane on September 01, 2007, 06:57:36 PM

I much preferred THE ILLUSIONIST to PRESTIGE.

Naturally - it's a chick-flick romance with fantastic visuals from central Europe! Us Engineer types prefer Frankensteinian Labs in Coloradan wildnerness with butch duels to the death!

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #267 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:30:27 PM »

Quote from: bk on September 01, 2007, 07:02:26 PM

Does Equity know what's going on? Will someone inform Equity of what's going on? Should this show be allowed to get away with this? Stay tuned.

BK - see my note above about the judicious use of bribes.

der Brucer

Ya know - with all my Political Campaign expertise, maybe I should comsider "consulting" on theatrical productions.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #268 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:30:36 PM »

IMHO Brendan Fraser is one of the few current actors who is truly loved by the camera. He lights up any film - no matter how slight the material.

("Gods And Monsters" is one of the Great films of the last decade - I don't consider that as slight)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #269 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:31:38 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on September 01, 2007, 07:25:32 PM

I did not bother with "The Scorpian King"

I hope for your sake he takes no offense!

der Brucer

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