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Archives => Archive 18 => Topic started by: bk on April 13, 2010, 12:19:53 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were very whitty, and now it is time for you to post until Dame Cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Hey, Barnum,
I gave you a bit of incorrect information yesterday. The starting time for the Bollywood music program is 12 noon on Friday, not 11am. If you're not going to listen live it doesn't make any difference but if you want to listen live it's at noon.
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Good morning, all! Last night was the first night in several that I had no allergy problems so I took no medication to help me sleep. I spent most of yesterday working about the apartment in a drowsy haze. Outside of the idiot above me carrying on several times between 12:30 and 2:30 am - no sex last night, just occasional clog dances and a few loud thumps as something heavy landed on the floor - I slept quite well.
Today, I have some WIZARD OF OZ edits and little else since I'm taking a couple of days off from the two Victor Herbert scores. Now that I'm off ONE LIFE TO LIVE, I may spend some of the afternoon on the last disc of Season Two of BONES.
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TOD:
I think it would be easier for me to pick out the Pixar films I like the least, namely MONSTERS, INC and CARS--I don't respond to these two as much on an emotional level as I do all the others.
Favorite song would still be Randy Newman's "You Got a Friend in Me".
I am already liking TOY STORY 3, based on what I see in the trailer...
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I have only seen a handful, or less, of Pixar movies but at this point I would pick FINDING NEMO as my favorite.
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I have only seen a handful, or less, of Pixar movies but at this point I would pick FINDING NEMO as my favorite.
Ohmigod! I actually agree with DR MBarnum on something.
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RE: the TOD
I can't say i've seen that many PIXAR films: i've seen Wall-E, Up, and Finding Nemo. I liked them all okay.
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Yeah tonight we have a lot on tv to choose from. Even though THE GOOD WIFE is a repeat, we still have a new LOST and the premiere of GLEE at 9:28pm-10:30pm!
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And my parents don't have a DVR nor a VCR... Yikes!
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TOD: "Ratatouille" was my favorite of the Pixar movies. Also enjoyed the two "Toy Story" movies, so I'll be seeing the third. And I thought "Up" had some great moments. I don't remember many of the songs from the films, other than Randy Newman's fine work on the "Toy Story" movies. Of course, there were the Jerry Herman bits in "Wall-E," and it's always pleasant to hear his music.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And my parents don't have a DVR nor a VCR... Yikes!
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Off to visit my folks next week. I'd better make sure I can bring my own, if theirs is on the fritz. One more thing to add to the packing list. I know they have no cable and no Internet access. They don't really even understand what the Internet is.
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Good morning!
It got up to 80 here yesterday, and it's supposed to be close to that today. Should be a beautiful day. It was certainly a cool, crisp morning.
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No walk this morning; I mowed my front yard. Not even halway through April, and I've already had to mow my grass twice! Argh!
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I haven't seen ALL of the PIXAR films - but I do like Toy Story and Finding Nemo.....
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Sometimes people hate cats in general....but not specifically.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And my parents don't have a DVR nor a VCR... Yikes!
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Off to visit my folks next week. I'd better make sure I can bring my own, if theirs is on the fritz. One more thing to add to the packing list. I know they have no cable and no Internet access. They don't really even understand what the Internet is.
Well, at least my parents do have internet access, and high-speed cable at that. -So, I can watch whatever shows I miss tonight tomorrow on my computer. It's not the end of the world. *And, if worse comes to worse, my DVR back in NYC is still running.
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Former DR EVIL KURT is finding a nice place for a pre show dinner for Friday evening for the mini Midwest HHW meeting.
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Sad to say, my DVR/cable box had bit the dust. I worked with the service rep on the phone this morning for fifteen or twenty minutes, and it was just no go. I wonder what the odds are that my cable box would go out of commission the very DAY a new channel configuration would go into effect?
At any rate, after talking with the rep, I got cleaned up and drove to one of the cable company offices to switch out my old box for a new one. I could have scheduled for a technician to come do it, but I didn't even ask how many days that would be. I knew I had to have working cable for LOST, GLEE, IDOL (with Adam Lambert) tonight.
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But I lost the two hour BROTHERS & SISTERS which I'll have to find on the net, I suppose (ABC doesn't have On Demand on my cable system).
And I lost last year's Tony Awards which were still on the DVR because I hadn't taken the time to put it on a DVD-R and edited the commercials. Maybe one of you nice folks out there who records and keeps the Tonys can offer a replacement?
I lost GRAN TORINO, too, but it'll be on again. No big deal there.
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I really am excited about the return of GLEE tonight. I understand from reading some reviews that some of the outrageously awful plotlines from the first 2/3 of the season are now resolved and the show is heading off in more sensible directions. I can't wait to see that!
I will watch GLEE tonight even though it'll be 11 p.,m. before it's concluded. I can't wait for tomorrow to watch it.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
"Finding Nemo"
"Toy Story"
"Wall-E"
"Up"
And even though it's not the greatest movie, I did have a wonderful time watching "Monsters, Inc.". I was doing a show at the time, and practically the whole cast and crew rushed out after the show to catch the last showing on the first day it was in the theatres. Fun, Fun, Fun!
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My work project today will be THE FUGITIVE KIND, the Sidney Lumet adaptation of Tennessee Williams' ORPHEUS DESCENDING. I've never seen the entire film, so I'm really looking forward to it. It's only on DVD, though. Criterion, for some reason, didn't deem this movie worthy of a Blu-ray release. (But VIVRE SA VIE and SUMMER HOURS were worthy? Strange decisions.)
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Tuberoses!
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My five favorite Pixar films:
THE INCREDIBLES
TOY STORY 2
UP
WALL-E
FINDING NEMO
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I do think "When She Loved Me" in TOY STORY 2 is my favorite Randy Newman song from the films.
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Ithink all of the Pixar films are unique and fun; I've had to review many of them, so I've seen them all, some quite a few times. MONSTERS, INC. is my least favorite, but it's still so MUCH better than most of the animated features out there that it seems unfair to classify it any other way except as a good movie and not a great one.
I don't Pixar has really had a failure yet.
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With my DVR shot last night, I had to rely on the DVD recorder with a hard disc drive and connection to analog cable to record last night's CASTLE and DAMAGES. I should be able to pick up DAMAGES on HD On Demand, so I can likely delete that analog version without watching it, but I didn't want to take any chances on missing it. The show is nearing the end of its season, and has been sensational.
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OK, the new cable box should be fully operational now, so I'm going to head down to fiddle with settings, etc. for a while. Then I'll start on lunch preparation.
WBBL.
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DR MATTH - I had avoided THE FUGITIVE KIND for a long time.....but I finally watched it last year - Joanne Woodward and Marlon Brando really both do a fine job....I was surprised I liked Woodward so much, I usually don't - but she didn't use her Actor's Studio schticks and tricks and she and Brando really have a great chemistry together....
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Page Two Fugitive Kind Dance.
(http://content6.flixster.com/photo/11/39/77/11397780_gal.jpg)
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I don't know from PIXAR.
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Tuesday morning greetings! Today I get to stay home and get ready for tonight's dinner guest, our DN (dear niece) Lauren, who's coming for a taco party in honor of the fact that her mother is vacationing this week in Mexico.
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With my DVR shot last night, I had to rely on the DVD recorder with a hard disc drive and connection to analog cable to record last night's CASTLE and DAMAGES. I should be able to pick up DAMAGES on HD On Demand, so I can likely delete that analog version without watching it, but I didn't want to take any chances on missing it. The show is nearing the end of its season, and has been sensational.
And as for last night's "Damages"... WOW!?!?!?!? I really have no idea how they're going to wrap it all up next week. -Although, it's going to be a 90-minute season finale. -Which, I'm guessing will most likely leave a couple of set-ups for another season.
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I just prepared a bunch of packages for priority mail and as soon as I have an address confirmed in Germany, I can make a trip to the post office.
I think i'll do some OZ edits now.
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DR Ginny, how do you and Richard feel about a trek to Canton, OH?
The Canton Comic Opera Company, the only company in the world dedicated solely to the preservation and performance of American operettas, has just completed a restoration of the original 1903 musical extravaganza THE WIZARD OF OZ by Paul Tietjens and L. Frank Baum. The work will be performed on July 10, 2010 at the historic Canton Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio. The fully staged production will feature a cast of 40 and the original orchestrations performed by a 30 piece orchestra. This will mark the first production of the original 1903 THE WIZARD OF OZ with orchestra in over 80 years. In addition, a special concert of cut and interpolated songs from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909 will be presented on July 9 featuring a lecture by Larry Moore on the history of THE WIZARD OF OZ and our restoration.
The Canton Comic Opera Company's 2010 summer season also includes a concert production with full orchestra of Victor Herbert's 1909 operetta THE ROSE OF ALGERIA on August 14 & 15.
For more information and tickets visit http://www.cantoncomicoperaco.com
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DR Elmore - congratulations on the Canton event. I'll forward the info the Fr. Richard to see if he wants to take that Sunday off. If not, maybe he'll grant me a dispensation and, at least, I'll be able to attend!
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Congratulations DR elmore!!! :D
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I must defend my Blu-ray.com colleague Ken Brown, who may have been one of the "twits" BK took to task in the notes over the reviews of LOTR on BD. Ken is without a doubt one of the smartest, best writers I've encountered on the internets (not that that's saying a lot, LOL), and I find his reviews incisive and inerrantly well written. Just my opinion, obviously.
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What a great event DR ELMORE!
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DR Elmore - in the "weird coincidences" department, I've just started reading the latest installment in Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy mystery series, The Last Illusion. It's July, 1903, and Molly's Patchin Place neighbors take her to the Majestic to see The Wizard of Oz. I just read this while having my first cup of coffee this morning...
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when Dame May Whitty came to MGM to work on MRS MINIVER there was some confusion among the crew about how to address her.....everyone was kind of on his own....
One of the many assistant directors finally took the bull by the horns, so to speak, and said to her: "Okay, Dame, we'd like ya to stand over on this side."
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DR Elmore - in the "weird coincidences" department, I've just started reading the latest installment in Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy mystery series, The Last Illusion. It's July, 1903, and Molly's Patchin Place neighbors take her to the Majestic to see The Wizard of Oz. I just read this while having my first cup of coffee this morning...
Does the book mention that it's not the current Majestic Theatre but one at Columbus Circle, built in 1902 and torn down, I believe, in the 1960s? The dates are good; the show left the Majestic in September 1903 and BABES IN TOYLAND moved in the first of October.
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Congratulations DR elmore!!! :D
Pray for me.
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Last night I watched the dvd NEW MOON. I am a big Stephenie Meyer fan. And i have loved all of her books. But i was not crazy about the film TWILIGHT.
But I thought they did so much better with NEW MOON. Maybe the new director was just what they needed. I really enjoyed the movie. Not as much as the books, but still I really liked it.
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Well, a woman has been heard yelling in the bathroom of my upstairs neighbor. I can't tell if he's bothering her while she showers, if they're fighting, or she's got a splinter. I'm hoping he's killing her and they're both evicted.
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DR Elmore - in the "weird coincidences" department, I've just started reading the latest installment in Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy mystery series, The Last Illusion. It's July, 1903, and Molly's Patchin Place neighbors take her to the Majestic to see The Wizard of Oz. I just read this while having my first cup of coffee this morning...
I'm slowly catching up with the series. When I'm done dreading "Dreamers of the Day" I'll begin "Danny Boy".
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Put the deck chairs back on the deck - put out the red wax begonias and white pietunias (hanging baskets) and blew all the dead leaves out of the ivy bed in front of the house.
I guess it's spring.
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DR Elmore - in the "weird coincidences" department, I've just started reading the latest installment in Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy mystery series, The Last Illusion. It's July, 1903, and Molly's Patchin Place neighbors take her to the Majestic to see The Wizard of Oz. I just read this while having my first cup of coffee this morning...
Does the book mention that it's not the current Majestic Theatre but one at Columbus Circle, built in 1902 and torn down, I believe, in the 1960s? The dates are good; the show left the Majestic in September 1903 and BABES IN TOYLAND moved in the first of October.
I figured it wasn't the same Majestic. Here's what it says, on p. 25:
"So I was whisked off to the Majestic, in a rather more salubrious part of town..."
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DR Elmore - in the "weird coincidences" department, I've just started reading the latest installment in Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy mystery series, The Last Illusion. It's July, 1903, and Molly's Patchin Place neighbors take her to the Majestic to see The Wizard of Oz. I just read this while having my first cup of coffee this morning...
I'm slowly catching up with the series. When I'm done dreading "Dreamers of the Day" I'll begin "Danny Boy".
DR Jane - I've thought of trying to put together a "Molly Murphy Walking Tour" of NYC.
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But I lost the two hour BROTHERS & SISTERS which I'll have to find on the net, I suppose (ABC doesn't have On Demand on my cable system).
And I lost last year's Tony Awards which were still on the DVR because I hadn't taken the time to put it on a DVD-R and edited the commercials. Maybe one of you nice folks out there who records and keeps the Tonys can offer a replacement?
I lost GRAN TORINO, too, but it'll be on again. No big deal there.
I think I might still have last year's Tonys either on my dvr or Tivo, DR Matt. If you are in no hurry for a copy, I'll make us both a copy sometime this week. (though I might have to use two discs to copy it to...)
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
And The Song Of The Day Is: (I'D LIKE TO GET YOU) ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
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There Was A Jewish-Chinese Restaurant In Brooklyn Called SHANG-CHAI
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While doing some shelving, I watched the first fifteen minutes of THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, and found the image quite pleasing. (When I bought the set last week, I immediately watched THE TWO TOWERS).
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My favorite Pixar flick is RATATOUILLE.
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My car is in the shop for it's brakes' rotor.
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My work project today will be THE FUGITIVE KIND, the Sidney Lumet adaptation of Tennessee Williams' ORPHEUS DESCENDING. I've never seen the entire film, so I'm really looking forward to it. It's only on DVD, though. Criterion, for some reason, didn't deem this movie worthy of a Blu-ray release. (But VIVRE SA VIE and SUMMER HOURS were worthy? Strange decisions.)
I watched this 2 nights ago. Not one of Williams' best.
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Vibes for DR td's car.
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My work project today will be THE FUGITIVE KIND, the Sidney Lumet adaptation of Tennessee Williams' ORPHEUS DESCENDING. I've never seen the entire film, so I'm really looking forward to it. It's only on DVD, though. Criterion, for some reason, didn't deem this movie worthy of a Blu-ray release. (But VIVRE SA VIE and SUMMER HOURS were worthy? Strange decisions.)
I watched this 2 nights ago. Not one of Williams' best.
But Marlon is Marlon......
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DR MATTH - I had avoided THE FUGITIVE KIND for a long time.....but I finally watched it last year - Joanne Woodward and Marlon Brando really both do a fine job....I was surprised I liked Woodward so much, I usually don't - but she didn't use her Actor's Studio schticks and tricks and she and Brando really have a great chemistry together....
I felt that Brando was doing Brando.
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TOD:
I like MONSTERS, INC. & FINDING NEMO.
Off-hand, I can't think of any songs that made an impression.
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Warner Archive is certainly good on Customer Service.
I just received the replacement copy of ABOVE SUSPICION, which they sent overnight.
I haven't watched it yet, but my Blu-Ray player does read it.
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I must defend my Blu-ray.com colleague Ken Brown, who may have been one of the "twits" BK took to task in the notes over the reviews of LOTR on BD. Ken is without a doubt one of the smartest, best writers I've encountered on the internets (not that that's saying a lot, LOL), and I find his reviews incisive and inerrantly well written. Just my opinion, obviously.
Defend away, and I'm sure he's a very nice chap in real life. That, however, doesn't mean he has a clew about Blu-Ray, transfers, or images, and if he's one of the people who jumped on the problematic Lord Of The Rings transfer bandwagon (I'm fairly certain every one of these people check out the Internet daily to see what the buzz is) then I cannot take him seriously.
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I'm up. The sun is out and I'll see if it's warm enough to do a little jog.
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Last night, we watched A BIG HAND FOR THE LITTLE LADY. It's the 4th-5th time I've seen it.
It's one of those few pictures that, even when you know the ending, is still very entertaining.
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Another Joanne Woodward opus.
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Good morning
Good day
How are y'all this beautiful day?
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TOD:
Pixar favorites -- "Up", "Wall-E" and "Finding Nemo".
Have no particular favorites among any songs written for Pixar films.
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"When She Loved Me" is my favorite song from a Pixar flick.
And though not original, I like Robbie Williams' "Beyond the Sea" over the closing credits of FINDING NEMO.
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Another Joanne Woodward opus.
She's very good in it. It's a great cast.
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Ii will take your word for it.
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Must get crackin'. Just approved the booklet and inlay card for the new title - but have asked for a slight color and font change on the cover.
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Ken only had problems with the first film, and they were relatively minor.
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My hunch is if anyone's checking anything internets-wise, they're checking to see what Ken says, LOL.
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And it took a few days to get an answer, but, yes, that is Julane in Turkey Lurkey Time on The Ed Sullivan Show.
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I have items that I will ask MR BK and MR CP to sign Friday evening.
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Topic of the Day: Of the Pixar movies, I think the only ones that I haven't seen are "Ratatouille," "Cars" and "Up" (although I did buy "Up," I just haven't watched it yet...rehearsals, you know). I've loved them all. :D
Favorite Pixar songs are "You Got a Friend in Me" and "When She Loved Me."
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DR Ginny, how do you and Richard feel about a trek to Canton, OH?
The Canton Comic Opera Company, the only company in the world dedicated solely to the preservation and performance of American operettas, has just completed a restoration of the original 1903 musical extravaganza THE WIZARD OF OZ by Paul Tietjens and L. Frank Baum. The work will be performed on July 10, 2010 at the historic Canton Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio. The fully staged production will feature a cast of 40 and the original orchestrations performed by a 30 piece orchestra. This will mark the first production of the original 1903 THE WIZARD OF OZ with orchestra in over 80 years. In addition, a special concert of cut and interpolated songs from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909 will be presented on July 9 featuring a lecture by Larry Moore on the history of THE WIZARD OF OZ and our restoration.
The Canton Comic Opera Company's 2010 summer season also includes a concert production with full orchestra of Victor Herbert's 1909 operetta THE ROSE OF ALGERIA on August 14 & 15.
For more information and tickets visit http://www.cantoncomicoperaco.com
Congrats, Larry! I wish I could go!
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But I lost the two hour BROTHERS & SISTERS which I'll have to find on the net, I suppose (ABC doesn't have On Demand on my cable system).
And I lost last year's Tony Awards which were still on the DVR because I hadn't taken the time to put it on a DVD-R and edited the commercials. Maybe one of you nice folks out there who records and keeps the Tonys can offer a replacement?
I lost GRAN TORINO, too, but it'll be on again. No big deal there.
I watched (and deleted) "Brothers & Sisters." I also have the 2009 Tony Awards. But I recorded them to DVD on the XP speed, so there are three discs. :)
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
And The Song Of The Day Is: (I'D LIKE TO GET YOU) ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
I love Liz Callaway's version of this song!
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
And The Song Of The Day Is: (I'D LIKE TO GET YOU) ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
I love Liz Callaway's version of this song!
I do, too, DR George - it's one of my favorites of DR Elmore's orchestrations.
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
And The Song Of The Day Is: (I'D LIKE TO GET YOU) ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
I love Liz Callaway's version of this song!
I do, too, DR George - it's one of my favorites of DR Elmore's orchestrations.
Well, it's actually not mine. It was Alex Rybeck's homage to the McGuire Sisters and I had nothng to do with it! I like it, too, and I've had several requests for it in the past. I always refer them to Alex.
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
And The Song Of The Day Is: (I'D LIKE TO GET YOU) ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
I love Liz Callaway's version of this song!
I do, too, DR George - it's one of my favorites of DR Elmore's orchestrations.
Well, it's actually not mine. It was Alex Rybeck's homage to the McGuire Sisters and I had nothng to do with it! I like it, too, and I've had several requests for it in the past. I always refer them to Alex.
Oops, DR Elmore, I think I've made this same mistake before - sorry.
Would it make up for it if I were to tell you that I think Richard and I will be in Canton July 9-11?
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But I lost the two hour BROTHERS & SISTERS which I'll have to find on the net, I suppose (ABC doesn't have On Demand on my cable system).
And I lost last year's Tony Awards which were still on the DVR because I hadn't taken the time to put it on a DVD-R and edited the commercials. Maybe one of you nice folks out there who records and keeps the Tonys can offer a replacement?
I lost GRAN TORINO, too, but it'll be on again. No big deal there.
I think I might still have last year's Tonys either on my dvr or Tivo, DR Matt. If you are in no hurry for a copy, I'll make us both a copy sometime this week. (though I might have to use two discs to copy it to...)
I'm in no hurry at all, DR Dan. I would love any kind of copy, but since I was obviously in no big hurry to transfer my own DVR copy to DVD-R, you can do it when you find you have the time and inclination. I would be very grateful.
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What a day I've had! Gad, what a day!
Well, let's see. When I went downstairs, the DVR/cable box was finished setting itself up. I turned it on, and a momentary picture with sound and then the picture flashed off. I kept the sound but no picture. It kept doing this over and over. Each time I'd turn it off and cut it on, I'd get a momentary picture then it would go to black but with sound. I checked all of my connections. I swapped out the HDMI cables in case there was a handshake issue with them. Same problem.
Naturally, I called customer service again. They sent out a rep. We finally figured out that my HDMI switcher was interferring with the picture. If I took the HDMI straight into the TV, everything was fine. So now I know I can't use the switcher with the cable box. I'll have to go directly into the receiver with it. Irritating but at least it's functional now and I'll swap things around better tonight after I get my work project finished.
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WHile I cooked spaghetti for lunch, I watched last night's BIG BANG THEORY. Didn't tickle me nearly as much as the last Wil Wheaton episode. Some good lines and some laughs, but I was expecting more.
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I watched last night's CASTLE while I ate lunch. Fun episode with some interesting character reactions and interactions.
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Then I watched THE FUGITIVE KIND. I agree, not Williams at his best. The story is deficient though I can see why the language meant so much to him in portraying both the beauty and ugliness of the South of his youth.
Anna Magnini is so uncomfortable speaking English that though there is power in her performance, it might have been even more powerful with a different actress. I imagine Maureen Stapleton must have been chewing nails seeing Magnini doing the part she played on the stage while she played a much smaller role.
I thought Brando was good and hit just the right pitch to his performance (I was expecting something a lot more florid), Woodward over the top but believably Southern.
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I got two of the three bonuses watched: the Lumet interview (very wonderful) and the one with the two historians discussing Williams' works on film with particular attention to FUGITIVE KIND.
The one-act plays I didn't get to, but they'll be what I watch when I go back downstairs.
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I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest and nothing in the previews either.
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Page Four Dance!!!
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DR Elmore - in the "weird coincidences" department, I've just started reading the latest installment in Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy mystery series, The Last Illusion. It's July, 1903, and Molly's Patchin Place neighbors take her to the Majestic to see The Wizard of Oz. I just read this while having my first cup of coffee this morning...
I'm slowly catching up with the series. When I'm done dreading "Dreamers of the Day" I'll begin "Danny Boy".
DR Jane - I've thought of trying to put together a "Molly Murphy Walking Tour" of NYC.
That sounds like fun :)
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The discussion of THE HELP was enjoyable and interesting. Everyone loved the book.
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Didn't tickle me nearly as much as the last Wil Wheaton episode. Some good lines and some laughs, but I was expecting more.
So was I; what a shame to waste Wil's appearance with so little scripting for him - we know they can do better.
der Brucer
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Back from a sandwich and fries, some banking and mail pickup and now the rest of the day is mine all mine.
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I find understanding in the strangest places:
Fletcher came over to me, put his paw on my knee and started his "my food bowl is empty" bark (this followed by a circular dance when I got up to check). Unfortunately, we are out of food, and won't have more until I pick up Woody at the store at 6PM. I picked up the empty 30 lb bag and had Fletcher watch as I shoke it over his bowl and gave him "sorry hand motions". He gave me a frustrated look, and then went and flopped down for a nap.
der Brucer
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I'm going to hop off-line and get some writing done.
WBBL.
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Hope you get your problems fixed DR MattH!
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OK, time to put the finishing touches on our taco party. Richard will have to eat early, because he has his first rehearsal tonight for the symphony chorus, which will perform selections from Bernstein's Mass on May 15.
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Not sure how i'll be able to watch LOST, DWTS, IDOL and GLEE tonight.
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Not sure how i'll be able to watch LOST, DWTS, IDOL and GLEE tonight.
Can you watch any on-line after the fact?
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Ken only had problems with the first film, and they were relatively minor.
Well, then he was probably not one of the twits to whom I was referring. :) Although I don't even see minor problems with the transfer frankly. Exactly what were his problems?
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And the word of the day is: Shanghai!
And The Song Of The Day Is: (I'D LIKE TO GET YOU) ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
I love Liz Callaway's version of this song!
I do, too, DR George - it's one of my favorites of DR Elmore's orchestrations.
Well, it's actually not mine. It was Alex Rybeck's homage to the McGuire Sisters and I had nothng to do with it! I like it, too, and I've had several requests for it in the past. I always refer them to Alex.
Oops, DR Elmore, I think I've made this same mistake before - sorry.
Would it make up for it if I were to tell you that I think Richard and I will be in Canton July 9-11?
Running on guilt, are we? :D
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Where is Edna May Oliver when you REALLY need her?
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Not sure how i'll be able to watch LOST, DWTS, IDOL and GLEE tonight.
Then you will have to choose!
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Exactly what were his problems?
Read about it HERE (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-The-Motion-Picture-Trilogy-Blu-ray-Review/5174/)
der Brucer
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The Rondo Hatton Horror Awards (http://www.rondoaward.com/) have been announced.
DR Jrand might be interested to see that Sammy Terry is honored this past year as a midwest legend. Terry brightened up my living room many a fine Saturday night/Sunday morning hosting a horror film. I ate many White Castle burgers, fries, and onion chips watching his ghoulish antics.
Also, there is HHW interest in that one of the nominees for "Best Soundtrack or CD" was Kritzerland's "Empire of the Ants".
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Sammy Terry scared most of my brothers and sisters......I also enjoyed the after Sammy musings of Wilhelmina who would show 50's rock 'n roll films.
WTTV is now part of the CW family and has NO local programming at all.
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There was no question we would not win the award - I was too friendly with Richard Valley, whom those people loathed, for that to ever happen.
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I read the review and frankly, once again, I have no idea what he's going on about - I have a great TV, a good Blu Ray player and I simply do not understand anything he's saying - I haven't seen it all yet, but he complains about the TITLES and I certainly have watched those and they certainly look just fine. They always do this "casual viewer" malarky - what is HE but a casual viewer. What did he do for a living (or what DOES he do) prior to "reviewing" DVDs and now Blu Rays. What makes him an expert? How does he know what DNR is (other than having read about it) or edge enhancement or any of these other terms they so love to bandy about. I'll tell you - he read about it on the Internet, maybe from Robert Harris, maybe from others. When these people all use the exact same phrases in every review (and I mean ALL these people), then I'm sorry, it's just like a bunch of people going onto the imdb, reading misinformation, and then all using that same misinformation in their writings.
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Again, I'm not picking on him in particular, just the know-it-alls who don't really know all that much.
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Just got word that CDs won't arrive tomorrow - they're behind one day, which means that now I won't get them until Monday morning, since I'll be gone until Sunday. So, that's when they'll go out - thankfully still more than two weeks early. Monday will now be a VERY busy day with announcing the new title, shipping the old title and all that.
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They always do this "casual viewer" malarky - what is HE but a casual viewer.
No, I suspect I am more the "casual viewer" in mind - I usually get caught up in a film's theatricality and wouldn't notice many of the "minor flaws" unless they were an obvious distraction. I think the reviewer is considerate to note that flaws he may find distrating would probably not diminish my viewing pleasure at all.
der Brucer
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I just prepared a bunch of packages for priority mail and as soon as I have an address confirmed in Germany, I can make a trip to the post office.
I think i'll do some OZ edits now.
Germany? So, you are still dating Adolph?
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DR Ginny, how do you and Richard feel about a trek to Canton, OH?
The Canton Comic Opera Company, the only company in the world dedicated solely to the preservation and performance of American operettas, has just completed a restoration of the original 1903 musical extravaganza THE WIZARD OF OZ by Paul Tietjens and L. Frank Baum. The work will be performed on July 10, 2010 at the historic Canton Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio. The fully staged production will feature a cast of 40 and the original orchestrations performed by a 30 piece orchestra. This will mark the first production of the original 1903 THE WIZARD OF OZ with orchestra in over 80 years. In addition, a special concert of cut and interpolated songs from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909 will be presented on July 9 featuring a lecture by Larry Moore on the history of THE WIZARD OF OZ and our restoration.
The Canton Comic Opera Company's 2010 summer season also includes a concert production with full orchestra of Victor Herbert's 1909 operetta THE ROSE OF ALGERIA on August 14 & 15.
For more information and tickets visit http://www.cantoncomicoperaco.com
Great news, elmore!
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Well, a woman has been heard yelling in the bathroom of my upstairs neighbor. I can't tell if he's bothering her while she showers, if they're fighting, or she's got a splinter. I'm hoping he's killing her and they're both evicted.
That's not nice. You should hope tht she kills him, and then she gets off on "Self-defense."
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There was no question we would not win the award - I was too friendly with Richard Valley, whom those people loathed, for that to ever happen.
BK, I am one of "those people" who vote in the Rondo Awards, but I didn't loathe Richard Valley, or anyone else for that matter.
And the voting is open to the public, anyone that is interested in science fiction and horror movies/tv/entertainment.
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I got through two OZ edits, "On A Payday Saturday Night" and "It's Enough To Drive A Perfect Lady Mad." I also had a nice visit with the lovely Maureen Silliman, so my day was quite wonderful.
Time for more BONES.
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I find understanding in the strangest places:
Fletcher came over to me, put his paw on my knee and started his "my food bowl is empty" bark (this followed by a circular dance when I got up to check). Unfortunately, we are out of food, and won't have more until I pick up Woody at the store at 6PM. I picked up the empty 30 lb bag and had Fletcher watch as I shoke it over his bowl and gave him "sorry hand motions". He gave me a frustrated look, and then went and flopped down for a nap.
der Brucer
Awwwww! So cute.
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I think I shall do some work now and then watch a DVD.....before GLEE comes on.
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Bruce did you confirm you Brain date to Olympia? I just realized the 10th is Mother's Day.
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I have only seen a handful, or less, of Pixar movies but at this point I would pick FINDING NEMO as my favorite.
Ohmigod! I actually agree with DR MBarnum on something.
I like Finding Nemo and Shark Tale... Toy Story is not too bad
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I find understanding in the strangest places:
Fletcher came over to me, put his paw on my knee and started his "my food bowl is empty" bark (this followed by a circular dance when I got up to check). Unfortunately, we are out of food, and won't have more until I pick up Woody at the store at 6PM. I picked up the empty 30 lb bag and had Fletcher watch as I shoke it over his bowl and gave him "sorry hand motions". He gave me a frustrated look, and then went and flopped down for a nap.
der Brucer
Awwwww! So cute.
That is cute...
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Good day one and all
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Finishing up last minute things for Cincy...
and at work doing things I need to do before I go...
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Congrats Elmore...
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I ended my long association with a local senior center today. I had been directing their senior choir for years and years, submitting the same pre-agreed upon timesheet every two weeks for close to a decade. Yesterday they sent me a flurry of emails basically accusing me of ripping them off. This despite the fact that in a good year I made slightly over $1000 from them--FOR THE WHOLE FRIGGIN' YEAR! So, I told them goodbye and good luck.
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Sorry JMK. Is this someone new that accused you?
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There was no question we would not win the award - I was too friendly with Richard Valley, whom those people loathed, for that to ever happen.
BK, I am one of "those people" who vote in the Rondo Awards, but I didn't loathe Richard Valley, or anyone else for that matter.
And the voting is open to the public, anyone that is interested in science fiction and horror movies/tv/entertainment.
I know what the voting is. I also know that Mr. Valley and his publication were up for Rondos and never won - and the animosity on that board from whence the Rondos sprung is well-documented and well-known. They have their favorites, and it doesn't really seem to matter who votes or doesn't.
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Not sure how i'll be able to watch LOST, DWTS, IDOL and GLEE tonight.
Can you watch any on-line after the fact?
Oh i can record them all. Since Lost is on here at 7pm, and the other 2 are on at 8pm and then glee at 9:30pm. I just meant i won't have time.
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Not sure how i'll be able to watch LOST, DWTS, IDOL and GLEE tonight.
Then you will have to choose!
Yes i will. I guess it depends if i want to think (Lost) or how tired i get. I am gonna watch DWTS now cause it doesn't take any concentration.
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Bruce did you confirm you Brain date to Olympia? I just realized the 10th is Mother's Day.
Yes, I'm coming to see the Friday night performance on May 7th. I leave Saturday. If Mother's Day is that Sunday, that's the 9th not the 10th. Still Friday is way before Sunday, so hopefully you can come up, at least to have some dinner or something.
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I usually am always reading a book. But i have not read anything in around 3 weeks (since i banged my head). AT first my head was sort of hurting and i did not feel like reading. And then i couldn't find anything i wanted to read.
Thankfully i just got 2 books from the library from series i've read. I find those are the easiest ones to get into.
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Congratulations, DR elmore!
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Almost finished with my tax return--at least it's not the very last day!
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Regarding a conversation from a few days before on interpolating new or old songs into scores, here's a piece from Variety:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118017484.html?categoryid=15&cs=1&ref=vertlegit
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On the subject of Joanne Woodword:
I didn't quite understand all the praise about her until I saw her on stage in a production of "Ghosts" and I now try to see everything she does. I won't say that all of her performances are gems, but I found her beyond belief in "Mr. and Mrs. Bridge," especially in the concluding scene where she's trapped in a car and somehow in a few glances sums up her whole character. It's one of the best performances I've ever seen.
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And I, too, wonder where Dame May Whitty is when you need her.
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Congrats, Elmore.
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I swear, the reasoning for the Promises' additions makes me want to vomit on the ground. I'm so sick of these amateurs - Fran's character needed work on her arc? Do you suppose Neil Simon, Billy Wilder, or Bacharach and David even USED the word arc back when they wrote the show? No one used that stupid word, but thanks to the "gurus" who blather on about writing and screenplays and now books, that's all we hear - arc, journey - what a load of hooey. There was nothing wrong with the character in 1968 and there's nothing wrong with her now, and the inclusion of those two songs is beyond stupid and hardly gives Fran more of an arc - it gives her more to sing, certainly, but those songs don't do anything for her character. This show was a hit, ran 1200 performances, and unfortunately the revival is being done by a creative team who thinks they know better. They don't.
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Very weird! About 15 minutes ago, one of our local TV stations broke in with a bulleitin saying that there had been a 6.9 earthquake in China. Details to follow. Now I have checked all the online news agenices and I can't find anything about it.
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Bruce did you confirm you Brain date to Olympia? I just realized the 10th is Mother's Day.
That would be on a Monday.
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Bruce did you confirm you Brain date to Olympia? I just realized the 10th is Mother's Day.
Yes, I'm coming to see the Friday night performance on May 7th. I leave Saturday. If Mother's Day is that Sunday, that's the 9th not the 10th. Still Friday is way before Sunday, so hopefully you can come up, at least to have some dinner or something.
I know it is the 9th-don't know why I typed it.
Bruce the theater is a seven hours away from us, without stops. I wish it were closer.
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On the subject of Joanne Woodword:
I didn't quite understand all the praise about her until I saw her on stage in a production of "Ghosts" and I now try to see everything she does. I won't say that all of her performances are gems, but I found her beyond belief in "Mr. and Mrs. Bridge," especially in the concluding scene where she's trapped in a car and somehow in a few glances sums up her whole character. It's one of the best performances I've ever seen.
I've always been a big fan of hers. Girls would comment on Newman & I would say how talented his wife is.
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Watching Lord Of The Rings part one and it's a gorgeous transfer and is making me even more annoyed at the armchair experts. You know how you can tell just how unknowledgeable they are? They all say that certain sequences in the film look great, but that others look less so - well, what do they think, someone sat in the transfer room and applied some sort of something to certain scenes but not others? I suspect if they went back and saw these in theaters they'd see just what's on this Blu and Ray. If there were DNR and edge enhancement it would be apparent and visible in every single shot, but to read these wags, many scenes play perfectly. And I'm saying, they all play the way they should play. Waxy faces? Are they joking? On the older actors you can see every nook and cranny, on the younger ones you see smooth complexions with makeup on. There is a lot of CGI in this film and that will sometimes render scenes a little softer than usual - it happens in every film that's loaded with CGI and live action combined. And some shots are filmed with various filters and those look as they should.
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DR Jennifer I'm glad you are beginning to read again, the three weeks must have been frustrating.
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Well, CNN is now reporting the earthquake.
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Will DRs MBarnum & JMK be going to see The Brain on the 7th. That is also DR Danise's birthday.
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I should hope MBarnum and JMK will be there, along with TCB and maybe even the long errant and truant Ann and Jed.
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Dog escapes onto baseball field during minor league game:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Dog-runs-loose-at-minor-league-game-leaves-her-?urn=mlb,233842
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oh dear....
I remember a baseball game where a pigeon was killed by a ball ...
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Will DRs MBarnum & JMK be going to see The Brain on the 7th. That is also DR Danise's birthday.
I know that MBarnum is planning on being there, and hopefully Jed and Ann. I can't say for sure about JMK.
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oh dear....
I remember a baseball game where a pigeon was killed by a ball ...
That isn't funny, the puppy is. Best part, the antics got her adopted.
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Will DRs MBarnum & JMK be going to see The Brain on the 7th. That is also DR Danise's birthday.
I know that MBarnum is planning on being there, and hopefully Jed and Ann. I can't say for sure about JMK.
What time is the show?
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oh dear....
I remember a baseball game where a pigeon was killed by a ball ...
the positive is that she was adopted... I am always concerned when animals get out on fields, runwauys, etc
That isn't funny, the puppy is. Best part, the antics got her adopted.
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Will DRs MBarnum & JMK be going to see The Brain on the 7th. That is also DR Danise's birthday.
I know that MBarnum is planning on being there, and hopefully Jed and Ann. I can't say for sure about JMK.
What time is the show?
Well, finding that information online is a little difficult, but I assume it will be 8:00 p.m.
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Arc is a dreadfully overabused term. In the case of "Promises, Promises," it seems to want to make the show into a show that it isn't/wasn't/doesn't need to be. The story is about the man, whose name I forget, not about Fran. It's like wanting to beef up Anna Karenina's husband's character because he doesn't get enough stage time/page time.
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Of course, the producers of this revival may want to make "Promises" about Fran because Sean Hayes isn't strong enough, but that's not the fault of the authors.
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Thanks TCB.
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Dog escapes onto baseball field during minor league game:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Dog-runs-loose-at-minor-league-game-leaves-her-?urn=mlb,233842
:D
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So, every year there is the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). http://ragbrai.com/ (http://ragbrai.com/)
It's starting in Sioux City this year. There are thousands of people who ride across the state on bicycles. It lasts a week. Anyway, the hotel rooms in town were gone the day the announcement was made that it starts here, so residents are asked to host riders.
My brother has friends from Illinois who do the trip every year. They have a bus, and tents etc. So he asked if I'd mind them camping in my yard. After I said yes, I found out there are 25 people in their group!!! Then a couple friends asked if they could camp here too. I figure what's the difference between 25 and 30, so.... on July 24, there will probably be close to 30 people camping in my yard, grilling out back and having a few beers.
It should be a blast. Plus it will be a huge incentive for me to get the rec room in the basement totally finished. It won't take much, but if the weather turns bad, I'll need a place for 30 people to go.
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Don't forget to allow a couple of days to recover ;) I bet you will have a fun time. Kitties won't though ;) Will you lock them in your bedroom with a do not disturb sign?
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Off to bed. Good night, all!
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I really don't expect people to be in the house much. But yes, I'll have the cats locked in the bedroom. I'll makes sure no one lets them out. They'll be a bit freaked out, but the crowd will be gone before 7:00 or 8:00 AM so it won't be too bad,.
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Just a quick hello to say good evening.
Off to do my taxes. And pay.
Till tomorrow, vibes, vibes, and more vibes ;D
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Night. :)
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There will also be a big free concert and party downtown. There are vendors of all sorts and they will all want to dip their tires in the Missouri river as is the tradition (at the end of the ride they dip a tire in the Mississippi). So while some of the group will likely hang out here, the others may be out riding around on their bikes, going to the concert etc. So I won't really even be entertaining
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I really don't expect people to be in the house much. But yes, I'll have the cats locked in the bedroom. I'll makes sure no one lets them out. They'll be a bit freaked out, but the crowd will be gone before 7:00 or 8:00 AM so it won't be too bad,.
Won't they be coming in the house to use the bathroom?
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I really don't expect people to be in the house much. But yes, I'll have the cats locked in the bedroom. I'll makes sure no one lets them out. They'll be a bit freaked out, but the crowd will be gone before 7:00 or 8:00 AM so it won't be too bad,.
Won't they be coming in the house to use the bathroom?
Yes. But with the layout of the house, I can shut a couple doors and separate the area where the cats will be from the doors to come in and out for the bathroom. And I'll shut the door to the bedroom where the cats have food, litter and their toys. It will be fine
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I'll put up big signs that say "PLEASE DON'T LET THE CATS OUT!!!"
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I have only seen a handful, or less, of Pixar movies but at this point I would pick FINDING NEMO as my favorite.
Ohmigod! I actually agree with DR MBarnum on something.
I like Finding Nemo and Shark Tale... Toy Story is not too bad
SHARK TALE is not a Pixar film.
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It's a bit weird for me to have this many people I don't know coming and going from my house, but they have stayed at my brother's house in the past and at my parents' house in the past. So, I'm really not concerned about them
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I went down and watched the three Tennessee Williams one acts which are also a bonus feature on THE FUGITIVE KIND DVD. Ben Gazarra and Lee Grant are in the first "Mooney's Kid Don't Cry." The second is "The Last of My Solid Gold Watches" with Gene Sacks in a supporting role. The third and most famous is "This Property Is Condemned" with Zina Bethune.
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Then I started fiddling with my cable box/DVR. I didn't need to fiddle for very long. For some reason, I guess it just needed a period of adjustment (a Tennessee Williams reference) because it's now working flawlessly. But, oh boy, those new channel locations are going to be a ROYAL PAIN to put into my head. I had all my favorite places memorized, and none of them are in the same locations any more.
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I went to SHowtime On Demand and watched the NURSE JACKIE episode which was aired on Monday when my cable box was DOA. Good episode. I loved what Jackie did with the patient who was so nauseous from chemo and all of the anti-nausea medication he was using that was only making him sicker.
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Next, I pulled up last week's NCIS: LA episode, the one with LL Cool J as an MMA fighter. Not much of a mystery but an OK episode. I like the new cast member.
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Then I tuned into LOST for tonight's episode.
Another one where the sideways world and the real world are showing some intersects. It's exciting seeing this happen though for me this episode didn't have quite the impact of last week's episode.
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And I ended my evening welcoming back the wonderful GLEE. Jonathan Groff is gorgeous and his voice is a wonderful addition to the show. I wanted Matthew Morrison to sing "Hello Again" on his own, so that disappointed me a little.
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I did get a late afternoon UPS delivery: I LOVE LUCY: The Movie (and other rareties). Looks like an excellent package, and it's going to be my work project for tomorrow.
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Tomorrow's UPS delivery should include the Blu-rays of TOMBSTONE and ARMAGEDDON. Tombstone will be Thursday's work project, the Blu-ray of RIDE WITH THE DEVIL will be Friday's work, and ARMAGEDDON will likely be Sunday's. I may take Saturday off again unless I get even more discs later in the week. I'm not expecting anything else this week.
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Page Seven Dance!!!
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OK, it's WAY past my bedtime (thanks, GLEE), so I'm heading down now to go to sleep.
Good night!
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I do indeed plan on attending the May 7th show! I may even bring a friend, or a dog.
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I will try to get on but I do not have blackberry or anything. If I can finagle DH's hubby I will bring it along...
I am off to Cincy in the morning... Ginny, I have your number
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Those in Cincy why not join us in Indianapolis?
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Finished with my viewing.
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I should hope MBarnum and JMK will be there, along with TCB and maybe even the long errant and truant Ann and Jed.
Yes!!
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Will DRs MBarnum & JMK be going to see The Brain on the 7th. That is also DR Danise's birthday.
I know that MBarnum is planning on being there, and hopefully Jed and Ann. I can't say for sure about JMK.
What time is the show?
It starts at 8:00 p.m., and then there'll be a talk-back with the composer (our very own BK!), and then hopefully the cast and BK will go out to eat. :D
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Will DRs MBarnum & JMK be going to see The Brain on the 7th. That is also DR Danise's birthday.
I know that MBarnum is planning on being there, and hopefully Jed and Ann. I can't say for sure about JMK.
What time is the show?
Well, finding that information online is a little difficult, but I assume it will be 8:00 p.m.
Click HERE (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/calendar/calendar_detail.asp?event_id=1160) for show information and a link to buy tickets.
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Good Evening!
Is it still Tuesday? I guess it is. Somewhere.
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DR MattH - Good to read that you got your cable box issues worked out. And I'm ever more amazed that you were able to get a service technician to come out the same day!?!?!
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And, Yes... Jonathan Groff looked pretty good on "Glee" tonight. :)
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DR elmore - Congrats on the "Oz" presentation.
Just how much music is in that stage version? Are there extended book scenes too?
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You bet we're going out to eat - and while I can't promise it, Mr. David Wechter may even tag along with me.
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Well...
Today was a long day. Sort of. And tomorrow will be too.
Goodnight.
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You bet we're going out to eat - and while I can't promise it, Mr. David Wechter may even tag along with me.
Cool!! I'd better tell them to hold TWO tickets, then...just in case!
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Well, I need to get to bed soon. We have more training on the new library computer system and it starts at 9:00 a.m. That's too darned early for me.
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Good night, all.
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But before I go...
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Gratuitous Post #200! ;D