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« Reply #270 on: May 23, 2007, 04:43:07 PM »

JMK-Cute ditty & I wasn’t expecting to like it-after all Jews do camp.  
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« Reply #271 on: May 23, 2007, 04:45:58 PM »

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« Reply #272 on: May 23, 2007, 04:52:37 PM »

I also am aware fo the sapphic tendencies of the Singing Nun.

And of course the  name "Sister Smile" seems to fit too.

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« Reply #273 on: May 23, 2007, 04:53:00 PM »

That's the only incentive needed.  It shall be done.

Oh Good!

If you haven't seen Shaun of the Dead be sure to see it as well as Hot Fuzz.

Jose the link shows a British version & a US one.  Do you know the difference or was that just for the site?
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« Reply #274 on: May 23, 2007, 04:53:29 PM »

Tonight, I'll be recording "Lost."  I'm going to see a local production of The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.  I'm sure that it'll be quite nice.  The theater group tends to cast nubile young men...and this show needs a lot of them. ;D

George, Chris got a very nice review in the Tacoma paper.  And no, he isn't playing one of the Aggies.
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« Reply #275 on: May 23, 2007, 04:55:10 PM »

DVR Alert:

VH1 is screening From Justin to Kelly tonight.
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« Reply #276 on: May 23, 2007, 04:56:22 PM »

Cilla-Congratulations!!

Ben-What fun photos & now I want some cake.  
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« Reply #277 on: May 23, 2007, 04:57:52 PM »

OK, I can take a hint...

After twice trying to order Pigskin Parade from Amazon, and having the order cancelled or delayed...

I cancelled the order myself and picked it up at my local Borders.


This is a very discouraging situation.  I got a notice saying the title was no longer available.  But then was linked to a different "version" that was just released.

I had to reorder it, with an expected "processing" period of 6 to 9 days.

A brand-new title issued Tuesday...and not immediately available.  Incredible.

Even though the DVD is from the same folks who did "On the Riviera" and "Can-Can", it is apparently miles apart in availability for amazon.com.
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« Reply #278 on: May 23, 2007, 04:58:56 PM »

So, is there another "Lost" recap show tonight?  I thought it was just the two-hour finale tonight.


The 8-9 slot on ABC will be a re-airing of the "overview" show they aired last Thursday.  

That show would be a great one to watch for anyone not familiar with the show but curious.
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« Reply #279 on: May 23, 2007, 04:59:04 PM »

If I got the year right "Too Each His Own" was #1 when DR Elmore was born.
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« Reply #280 on: May 23, 2007, 04:59:31 PM »

It's a very smart and very funny satire/parody of action movies - plus a couple of other genres - done by the same guys who did "Shaun of the Dead" - which spoofed horror movies.

www.hotfuzz.com

*And it's a rather inventive website too.  Just click on the bullet holes. ;)


I have SHAUN OF THE DEAD sitting on my DVD player at this very moment.  
Damn, I just gave away my Friday post!!!
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« Reply #281 on: May 23, 2007, 05:01:16 PM »

Enjoy!
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« Reply #282 on: May 23, 2007, 05:02:13 PM »

Branch Rickey.

Is that DR TCB's porn name?

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No, that would be Trunk Rickey.
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« Reply #283 on: May 23, 2007, 05:02:30 PM »

Oh Good!

If you haven't seen Shaun of the Dead be sure to see it as well as Hot Fuzz.

Jose the link shows a British version & a US one.  Do you know the difference or was that just for the site?

I think the difference only makes a difference when it comes to finding "local" info about the show - times, theatres, etc.  Plus ordering the merchandise.
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« Reply #284 on: May 23, 2007, 05:09:58 PM »

What is HOT FUZZ?

I have just returned from laughing myself silly at HOT FUZZ, which does to the Cop Buddy Film, THE WICKER MAN, and the Quaint English Village Murder Mystery what SHAUN OF THE DEAD did to George Romero.  Is it a hoot? An enormous one.  I love Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and the rest of the cast is quite wonderful: Jim Broadbent, Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Kenneth Cranham, Billie Whitelaw whom I last saw playing the mother in the wonderful gangster film THE KRAYS, and Edward Woodward of THE WICKER MAN.  

I think I'll see it again tomorrow at 4:00!

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« Reply #285 on: May 23, 2007, 05:12:34 PM »

Okay, I was just plowing my way through a couple of boxes in the garage and found a little Bay Cities stash - so, it's not much, but I offer it here, first come, first served -

Exactly two copies of the cast album of A Doll's Life by Comden and Green and Larry Grossman, and exactly one copy of Schmidt and Jones' Celebration. They're fifteen bucks each and if you don't have 'em, I grab them pronto.  They won't be sealed when you get them, as they're in those old blisterpax, with the booklet on top and the CD and jewel case on the bottom - I'm going to open the blisterpax and put them together, for much easier shipping.

Also, for those who are wise souls, I have found about ten copies of one of the Bay Cities' classical albums, and it's absolutely brilliant, by one of my favorite composer/arrangers, Claus Ogerman.  This CD includes two of his great works, Symphonic Dances and his ballet, Some Times (some of which was used in his classic Gate Of Dreams album).  Mr. Ogerman conducts the New York Studio Orchestra, and, if you know my taste at all, this is one of the most gorgeous albums you'll ever hear.  I cannot recommend it highly enough.  The CD has been out of print since 1992.  It's also fifteen dollars.  So, if you're interested in these titles, I'd e-mail me as quickly as possible at kritzerland@aol.com.  To it!
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« Reply #286 on: May 23, 2007, 05:13:12 PM »

Hi folks,

Today was a very busy day for Thelma and I.  We went to a couple of places and I was able to find the most lovely roses for Mom and a nice flower arrangement for Joey.  

Tomorrow is going to be one of the hardest days of my life and I am so glad that Thelma is here with me.  

In case you would like to see what the obituaries in the paper said, here are the links:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/obituaries/?mode=view&obit_id=133412


Here is the other one:

http://www.legacy.com/postgazette/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=88265667


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« Reply #287 on: May 23, 2007, 05:14:26 PM »

I have just returned from laughing myself silly at HOT FUZZ, which does to the Cop Buddy Film, THE WICKER MAN, and the Quaint English Village Murder Mystery what SHAUN OF THE DEAD did to George Romero.  Is it a hoot? An enormous one.  I love Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and the rest of the cast is quite wonderful: Jim Broadbent, Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Kenneth Cranham, Billie Whitelaw whom I last saw playing the mother in the wonderful gangster film THE KRAYS, and Edward Woodward of THE WICKER MAN.  

I think I'll see it again tomorrow at 4:00!



OOHH!!!  Well, if you see it again tomorrow, then I'll probably join you then.  This way, it will be our second time for each of us.  -I know there were lots of references and jokes I missed the first time.  -I just loved how the whole premise just kind of snuck on me - and the rest of the people in the theatre.  Again, very smartly done.  And Timothy Dalton is priceless!  "It hurts."  :)
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« Reply #288 on: May 23, 2007, 05:15:56 PM »

No, that would be Trunk Rickey.

Not Trunk Dickey?
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« Reply #289 on: May 23, 2007, 05:17:32 PM »

JMK-Cute ditty & I wasn’t expecting to like it-after all Jews do camp.  

I know--that's what I told Betsy.  :)   My father was an inveterate camper (and also an in-veteran camper).

The show is correctly called On the Lot, IIRC.  It's produced by Mark (Survivor) Burnett and Spielberg.  The judges are Carrie Fisher, Garry Marshall and the guy who directed X Men (Brett something).  It was really quite enjoyable.  The second episode airs tomorrow.
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« Reply #290 on: May 23, 2007, 05:19:56 PM »

I need to correct that about the flowers.  The roses are for Mom and Dad.  
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« Reply #291 on: May 23, 2007, 05:24:16 PM »

George, Chris got a very nice review in the Tacoma paper.  And no, he isn't playing one of the Aggies.

Cool!  I haven't seen Chris in a while.
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« Reply #292 on: May 23, 2007, 05:24:29 PM »

And of course DR PennyO was in the cast of "A Doll's Life". Reason enough for the CD to be purchased.
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« Reply #293 on: May 23, 2007, 05:25:15 PM »

Here's Simon Pegg our leading man with the two detective Andys in HOT FUZZ.

Previews were a mixed bag: BECOMING JANE, a film about Jane Austen's romantic life and the persuasion to turn down a proposal of marriage which left her a spinster, a true situation to which she added a happy ending for Anne Elliot in her last published and most moving novel PERSUASION.  Looks quite wonderful with Anne Hathaway, Julie Walters and Maggie Smith.

Other previews: a sci fi film which looks like a rehash of WAR OF THE WORLDS and a Jackie Chan-Chris Tucker buddy cop film set in Paris.
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« Reply #294 on: May 23, 2007, 05:27:07 PM »

OOHH!!!  Well, if you see it again tomorrow, then I'll probably join you then.  This way, it will be our second time for each of us.  -I know there were lots of references and jokes I missed the first time.  -I just loved how the whole premise just kind of snuck on me - and the rest of the people in the theatre.  Again, very smartly done.  And Timothy Dalton is priceless!  "It hurts."  :)

The last showing tomorrow is at 4:00 pm.
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« Reply #295 on: May 23, 2007, 05:28:43 PM »

DR MBarnum, if you want to know more about the Singing Nun, DR tomovoz saw the wonderful dramatization of her life last September during his New York visit.  I'm sure he or DR FJL can fill you in on all the facts you don't know.
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« Reply #296 on: May 23, 2007, 05:35:08 PM »

My snoring must be pretty bad because Thelma bought ear plugs today.  I bought Breathe Right Strips, Breathe Right Snore Relief Throat Spray, Zicam to put up my nose and I'm going to take another Claritin before bed tonight.  If that doesn't work, I can't help her.  Sigh.  

I really do snore quite loudly and I guess I shall have to have that looked into when I get back home.  It's funny but it's not.

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« Reply #297 on: May 23, 2007, 05:37:22 PM »

Hi Danise. Continued thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult it all is.

I saw the obit after I did a google search for newspapers in Pittsburgh, but I didn't post a link because it has your name. Internet safety and all.
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« Reply #298 on: May 23, 2007, 05:37:38 PM »

I really do snore quite loudly and I guess I shall have to have that looked into when I get back home.  It's funny but it's not.

DR Danise...it could or could not be sleep apnea, which is quite treatable.
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« Reply #299 on: May 23, 2007, 05:41:21 PM »

Hi Danise. Continued thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult it all is.

I saw the obit after I did a google search for newspapers in Pittsburgh, but I didn't post a link because it has your name. Internet safety and all.
Well, as you said, you were able to find it by a google search so I guess there's nothing there that anyone couldn't find if they really wanted to.

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.   :)
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