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Title: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 12:34:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in black-and-white, and now it's time for you to post until the black-and-white cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 12:34:58 AM
And the word of the day is: VITUPERATE!
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Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 12:37:02 AM
Welcome fourteen GUESTS.  Have you all done your Kickstarter pledges?  If not, do so posthaste.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/679271860/the-first-nudie-musical-film-restoration-project

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Post by: Ben on June 24, 2011, 01:38:02 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on June 24, 2011, 03:43:43 AM
good morning, good day, how are you thid beautiful day?
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Post by: Michael on June 24, 2011, 03:45:01 AM
TOD

Some more of my favorite episode from Season 3 of Mission: Impossible
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Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 04:30:43 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 04:31:30 AM
TOD:

DVD -- A documentary called "Ingredients"

Car CD and MP3: "Within the Quota" and other Cole Porter ballets, overtures and wonders.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 04:34:25 AM
I love black-and-white movies, especially film noir.

It wasn't very good, but "The Good German" or whatever that George Clooney movie from a few years ago was is another recent example. It looked good. It just didn't have a story to tell.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:39:32 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I've already walked the dog.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:41:37 AM
The aforementioned dog is my brother's dachshund, Shoogy. I used to think Shoogy's name was spelled something like "Sugy" or "Shuggy" - as a variation of "Sugar". Nope. Just "Shoogy".
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:41:45 AM
And now you know.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:42:13 AM
DR MBarnum - Touché! Well played!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:42:17 AM
Great photos from DR VIXMOM and DR CILLA LIZ last night, shared via Facebook!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:43:06 AM
DR vixmom - Thanks for sharing those pictures from the vixter's prom. I hope you're able to get pictures from the actual prom itself.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:43:06 AM
Work all day today.  Oh well.

DR JOSE I am going to share the Barry Bostwick clip on Facebook.....it is just too incredible not to....share!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:45:15 AM
TOD:

CD - Bob Crewe, Teen Idol

DVD - The Music Man Blu-Rae
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Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 04:54:23 AM
Jose - I shared the Barry Bostwick clip from last night on All that Chat and a generally very sweet fellow named theaterbear was moved to quip:


"It's like Debbie Allen was sitting at home thinking 'YES!! THIS is how Carrie the Musical should open!' "
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 04:54:55 AM
Jrand is at 48000.  Alert the media.  Round-ish number alert!!!!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:55:20 AM
I remember seeing the preview for YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE back in 1964 and being disappointed that it was in b/w......but when I watch the movie now, it seems the perfect choice - although lore has it that it was a financial rather than artistic decision.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:55:50 AM
Quote from: FJL on June 24, 2011, 04:54:55 AM
Jrand is at 48000.  Alert the media.  Round-ish number alert!!!!!!

Standing ovation - mid post....
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:56:00 AM
...please and thank you.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:56:05 AM
*To those DRs sharing photos from/via Facebook:

Make sure you're using the "Public Link" that is provided at the bottom of the page. If you use the URL that pops up in the address bar or one that comes up from right-clicking on the photos, you could end up sharing more than just your photos with people who are not on Facebook - people you don't know.

And if you want to "shorten" the links in order to avoid some unintended Cinemascope, just:

*In the directions below I added an "*" before the commands in order to disable them. Leave them out when you type up your post.

1) Copy the URL
2) In the HHW Reply Box type: [*url=
3) Then Paste the URL right after that equal sign (=).
4) Then close off that "Tab" with :]
5) Then type: [*b]
6) Then type your "title", or "Click Here", etc.
7) Then type [*/b][*/url]

In the end, it should look something like this:

*Again, take out the *'s

[*url=THISISYOURURL][*b]THIS IS YOUR TITLE[*/b][*/url]

Or - this may be clearer - here's what it looks like using () instead of []:

(url=THISISYOURURL)(b)THIS IS YOUR TITLE(/b)(/url)

-And you can also do it via the full Post/Preview box, and clicking on the buttons.

*And you can also use the above method to link to other sites, other pages, reviews, YouTube videos, etc. Not just Facebook photo albums.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:56:56 AM
Quote from: FJL on June 24, 2011, 04:54:23 AM
Jose - I shared the Barry Bostwick clip from last night on All that Chat and a generally very sweet fellow named theaterbear was moved to quip:


"It's like Debbie Allen was sitting at home thinking 'YES!! THIS is how Carrie the Musical should open!' "



OMG! He may have been right!?!?!?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:57:17 AM
Anyhoo....

I need to get ready to head into DC for rehearsal.

Laters...
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:59:12 AM
DR JMK yesterday we had a Comcast outage here from about 3 p.m. until 5:30 or so......internet AND television.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:59:57 AM
Have fun in OKLAHOMA! - so what is the date of your conducting debut?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:29:31 AM
Good morning, all! I have a date with my dentist at 10:45, and I'm debating which trip to make in conjunction with it: Toyland or the pharmacy? I have to make both stops today, Toyland to look for a book that may still be sitting on one of the shelves and the pharmacy for prescription refills. I can do one on te way to the clinic and one after, but I haven't decided the order yet.

After that, more work here - that's my day and my weekend!

TOD:
  DVD: On Borrowed Time, The Boy Friend, Love and Human Remains, Duchess of Duke Street (Season 2)
  CD:  La Cocarde de Mimi-Pinson, Unreleased Victor Herbert, Guy Haines
  VCR: cheep cheep cheep
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 05:29:48 AM
I am off to work.

Thanks DR ELMORE - I am going to use some of the $15,000 to pledge for TFNM on Kickstarter.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 05:30:10 AM
Have fun at the dentist!
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Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 05:43:44 AM
Page 2 Pointer Sisters "HEY YOU! TELL ME WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON" dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jVWoVoe-O4
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 05:46:06 AM
(since Barry Bostwick got me in a Pointer Sisters mood)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:59:48 AM
I'm having a "did I have a stroke?" morning, dropping things, spilling things. My kitchen is a mess.
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Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 06:01:33 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:59:48 AM
I'm having a "did I have a stroke?" morning, dropping things, spilling things. My kitchen is a mess.

Do you have an aspirin in the house?  Just in case, take one quickly.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 06:26:59 AM
Quote from: FJL on June 24, 2011, 06:01:33 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:59:48 AM
I'm having a "did I have a stroke?" morning, dropping things, spilling things. My kitchen is a mess.

Do you have an aspirin in the house?  Just in case, take one quickly.

Thanks, DR FJL, for the concerns! I take an aspirin with my meds every day. I was having a morning where everything I tried to grasp either spilled (cereal and milk) or dropped (pans, cups). Oy!

I am heading off to the pharmacy now. My mind is made up.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 06:33:21 AM
Re:  my "kind of" brother-in-law in Minot.  My sister actually has little sympathy for him (at least if I'm reading her email from yesterday correctly).  Evidently Doug has had repeated flooding annually for years (he lives right next to whatever river is in Minot) and the entire family has been urging him to move for years and he has been refusing.  Still, it's not good news.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:47:42 AM
I hope he had flood insurance.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:48:05 AM
I do not have flood insurance. It would seem kinda silly.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 06:48:16 AM
Friday morning greetings!  I'm off in a few to have my hair cut and styled, then home to get the guest room ready for the cousins, who are returning today from Pittsburgh.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 06:49:39 AM
Thanks to DRs Cillaliz and Vixmom for the photos from last night. 

The laundromat party looks like fun - I hope those were NEW measuring cups...

DR The Vixter's dress is gorgeous - perfect for a princess!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 06:54:21 AM
Do you guys use HREF tags to make your links here have whatever title you want displayed?
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:55:32 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Ben on June 24, 2011, 07:08:13 AM
We watched Disc 1 of Jane Eyre last night (the 2007 Brit/PBS version) and loved it. We will probably watch Disc 2 this evening since Doc Martin is a re-run that we have seen.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Kerry on June 24, 2011, 07:11:37 AM
Good morning to all on a Friday--yes, Friday!-- morning.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:11:42 AM
Today's bizarre Ferrante and Teicher moment:  Song from The Bible done as a bolero.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning.  This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

  ;D
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:42:30 AM
I love black-and-white movies, though I think that some movies that were made in black-and-white  back in the 30s and 40s should have been made in color (e.g. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, THE SEA HAWK).

I think the problem with black-and-white movies made during the past 40 years is that many of them were actually shot on color stock, therefore they look "soft".  The blacks are not not as rich as they were in earlier movies.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:43:18 AM
TOD:

THE KILLER IS LOOSE
DOWN THREE DARK STREETS

(Both are in black-and-white.)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: MBarnum on June 24, 2011, 08:00:49 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Wow, some beautiful architecture in them there pictures!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 08:54:04 AM
Yes, Kathie told me she became obsessed with the tile roofs whilst there.
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:04:47 AM
George, thanks to your PM of a few days ago, I now finally have SMITH.  Thank you.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:05:54 AM
I watched KILL THE IRISHMAN last night.  Not bad.  Review up later today.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:09:54 AM
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:10:18 AM
It's fun to play with buttons.
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 09:10:41 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:05:54 AM
I watched KILL THE IRISHMAN last night.  Not bad.  Review up later today.

Not bad...but not great either.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 09:12:48 AM
Greetings from Toyland!

The office is still here, and I am heading uptown.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2011, 09:13:47 AM
DR JMK, I always use the
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[url][/url] tags for my links.  So your post could have read:

My sister just got back from China (https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#)

and then if you add the Bold and color tags you get:

My sister just got back from China (https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#)

It would all look like this:

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[url=https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#][color=navy][b]My sister just got back from China[/b][/color][/url]
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2011, 09:17:54 AM
I wonder what was the last network TV series to broadcast in black & white?  Most probably it was on ABC.
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:18:49 AM
Thanks, DtM.  A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.  ;)
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Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 09:20:24 AM
Page 3?
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:21:42 AM
Let's see if this works.

The Lincoln Lawyer (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Lincoln-Lawyer-Blu-ray/23917/#Review)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:22:08 AM
Oooh, I'm a techie.  ;)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:24:50 AM
Brazil  (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Brazil-Blu-ray/22281/#Review)
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:25:09 AM
This could be the start of something big.  Or incredibly annoying.  :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:38:30 AM
I find it incredibly amusing when I get the "_________ is following you on Twitter," as my one and only Tweet was my rant to Qwest.  And I don't even think that was an official Tweet, it was more of a screed.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:38:58 AM
I have chased everyone away, but that will not stop me.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 09:47:28 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  Got up at nine and have been answering e-mails ever since.  If I'm to jog pre-lab I've got to go NOW.  Otherwise, it will be four-thirty when I jog.
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Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 09:50:02 AM
Back from my hair appointment and a run to the library and Starbucks.  Now, some lunch and guest room prep...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 24, 2011, 10:13:20 AM
TOD:  "Inspector Lewis" -- final three episodes of Season 2.  On deck: Season 3.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2011, 10:22:11 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:38:30 AM
I find it incredibly amusing when I get the "_________ is following you on Twitter," as my one and only Tweet was my rant to Qwest.  And I don't even think that was an official Tweet, it was more of a screed.

They are most probably Twitter spam whores, DR JMK.  Stay away from them and their links.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:40:59 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 04:43:06 AM
DR vixmom - Thanks for sharing those pictures from the vixter's prom. I hope you're able to get pictures from the actual prom itself.

DITTO & DITTO!  I was surprised I could also comment on FB from HHW.  It seemed odd ;D  What happens if you aren't on FB to begin with?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:41:56 AM
DR JMK VIBES TO YOUR SISTER'S FAMILY.
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
DR Cilla, not a fur ball.  Kitty has trouble keeping down canned food which she only gets at dinner.  We have no idea why.  If she ups her dinner it is usually with in 20 minutes after eating.
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:48:05 AM
I do not have flood insurance. It would seem kinda silly.

ROTFLOL. :)
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:45:51 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Nice!
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Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 10:47:53 AM
Peter Falk has died.
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 10:52:28 AM
Actually, DtM, everyone who is "following" me (which is akin to following the Invisible Man, LOL) is someone I know.  Which somehow makes it all the funnier.  :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:53:05 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:21:42 AM
Let's see if this works.

The Lincoln Lawyer (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Lincoln-Lawyer-Blu-ray/23917/#Review)

I'm glad it did & have been looking forward to this review.  I've read other Connely books but not this one & am now have a better idea what to expect.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:54:30 AM
DR Matthew since DD Ben gets along with the other dogs you should slowly be accepted as part of the group.  Good luck!!!
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 10:47:53 AM
Peter Falk has died.

Sad but maybe for the best.  http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-peter-falk-obit,0,7288457.story
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Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 11:15:05 AM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 10:47:53 AM
Peter Falk has died.

Sad but maybe for the best.  http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-peter-falk-obit,0,7288457.story

I agree. :(
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Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 11:17:13 AM
I haven't walked in three days.  Keith is going to let me tag along with him and Sherlock at the trails & then drop me off at my PT appointment.  Craig will pick me up.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning.  This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

  ;D

That's pretty cool, Druxy!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 11:25:02 AM
Did a two and a half mile jog, and shall shortly be on my way to the lab.  We are now forty-nine percent funded, so another fifty-one percent to go - spread the word, my pretties.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 11:30:17 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:24:50 AM
Brazil  (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Brazil-Blu-ray/22281/#Review)

I've never owned this, so I just bought the 3-disc Criterion DVD for only $18.97...including shipping!  The description said, "Used - Like New" and "Never played, though no shrink wrap. Perfect condition."  Sounds great!
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Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
There are actually two Criterion editions, anamorphic and non-anamorphic.  I own the first (non-anamorphic) release.
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Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 11:37:59 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
There are actually two Criterion editions, anamorphic and non-anamorphic.  I own the first (non-anamorphic) release.

Umm...I didn't know that.  How can I tell the difference??
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 11:39:04 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 06:33:21 AM
Re:  my "kind of" brother-in-law in Minot.  My sister actually has little sympathy for him (at least if I'm reading her email from yesterday correctly).  Evidently Doug has had repeated flooding annually for years (he lives right next to whatever river is in Minot) and the entire family has been urging him to move for years and he has been refusing.  Still, it's not good news.

Oddly, since the 1969 they built huge dikes that typically hold water but this is an unprecedented event. They only area of Minot has issues with the Souris (Or Mouse River - some US maps list that) is around the 83 viaduct.

The flood waters have already devastated the town of Burlington which is just west of Minot.

There are some who are suspecting that either Canadian officials or the US Army Corps of Engineers screwed up big time. The numbers are not making sense. IMHO, I thought the original numbers were a little low because of the amount of rain that southeastern SK got. I think there will be an investigation after all is said and done. Somethings just do not add up. Part of me suspects that soneone screwed up
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 11:41:48 AM
Quote from: George on June 24, 2011, 11:37:59 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
There are actually two Criterion editions, anamorphic and non-anamorphic.  I own the first (non-anamorphic) release.

Umm...I didn't know that.  How can I tell the difference??

I found the other (2006) version and was able to cancel the 1999 version.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 11:43:18 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
There are actually two Criterion editions, anamorphic and non-anamorphic.  I own the first (non-anamorphic) release.

Do you know if there are other differences?  Different bonus material, perhaps?

According to Amazon, Aspect Ratio of the original 1999 release is 1.85:1 and on the 2006 release, it's 1.78:1.  Is that really a big difference?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 11:45:12 AM
Josh Duhamel, a Minot, ND native was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight for people to help Minot.
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:49:49 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Where's the baby? Isn't that why people go to China?
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Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning.  This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

  ;D


Very nice. Was that all taped in your yard?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 11:57:04 AM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning.  This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

  ;D


Very nice. Was that all taped in your yard?

In my front yard.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: FJL on June 24, 2011, 11:58:26 AM
I must perk up since I'm going out to dinner later. 
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 11:59:22 AM
Now we know the truth about reality show audiences

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/sharpeyed-viewers-catch-master-chef-faking-a-huge-crowd--3229

Nothing like cooking the audience
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 12:00:09 PM
I wish there was a way to send the water from here down there.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 12:00:33 PM
The outflows from Garrison are dropping so that is good news
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 12:05:22 PM
Was that the watering expert watering your plants?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 12:05:42 PM
You have a very pretty yard. Do you get butterflies?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 12:08:29 PM
Donations can now be mailed to the Red Cross at PO Box 456, Minot, ND, 58701-0456.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 12:28:15 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:49:49 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Where's the baby? Isn't that why people go to China?

That's why my friend Margo went...twice! :D
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 12:36:21 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Very nice pictures, JMK!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 12:36:51 PM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:42:30 AM
I love black-and-white movies, though I think that some movies that were made in black-and-white  back in the 30s and 40s should have been made in color (e.g. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, THE SEA HAWK).

I think the problem with black-and-white movies made during the past 40 years is that many of them were actually shot on color stock, therefore they look "soft".  The blacks are not not as rich as they were in earlier movies.

I remember reading a few years ago (I think) about some film maker who wanted to make a black and white film, but he wanted to use actual b&w film stock and not remove the color from a film filmed in color.  All I remember is that he was (at the time) having a very hard time trying to find b&w film stock.  I don't remember if he was able to find any or if he actually made the film...or who he even was.  I always wondered if it really made a difference, but I guess it does.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jennifer on June 24, 2011, 12:38:57 PM
I guess I won't be exercising today. Raining hard all day. Same with yesterday. Supposed to be the same tomorrow. :(
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 12:41:06 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:04:47 AM
George, thanks to your PM of a few days ago, I now finally have SMITH.  Thank you.

I'm glad!  I never got a response from the place that I mentioned. :-\
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 12:48:59 PM
George, the difference between the two editions is that the first is not anamorphically enhanced.  Therefore the 1.85:1 image plays out in a "window box", i.e., there are black bars on all four sides.  The anamorphically enhanced version will take up the full screen size on your 16x9 television, hence it's listed as 1.78:1, though the film's OAR is 1.85:1, so you'll be missing just a tiny smidge of image (nothing to get concerned about--typically even 1.85:1 Blu-rays are overscanned to play at 1.78:1).
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 12:48:59 PM
George, the difference between the two editions is that the first is not anamorphically enhanced.  Therefore the 1.85:1 image plays out in a "window box", i.e., there are black bars on all four sides.  The anamorphically enhanced version will take up the full screen size on your 16x9 television, hence it's listed as 1.78:1, though the film's OAR in 1.85:1, so you'll be missing just a tiny smidge of image (nothing to get concerned about--typically even 1.85:1 Blu-rays are overscanned to play at 1.78:1).

Thanks for the info.  I didn't think that the difference between 1.78 and 1.85 would matter that much, but having it anamorphically enhanced is worth it.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 01:29:27 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 12:05:22 PM
Was that the watering expert watering your plants?

No
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM
Tried uploading and got tossed out again -  Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater  (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater Graduation)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:52:59 PM
I do not think so
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Post by: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:53:50 PM
well it is time to get ready to go
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 02:41:54 PM
Sorry I can't see your pictures, vixmom.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 02:48:55 PM
I'm going to NY in the morning.  Another last-minute decision.  The airfare would have been over $500 at this late date!  And amtrak was about $300 for the times I wanted.  So I'm going to try boltbus again.  I just hope I don't get caught in a torrential downpour while waiting for the bus this time!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 02:54:27 PM
Cousins arrived a couple of hours ago and we're about to go to The Meadows for dinner - bye for now!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Going to see Silence the Musical, with Mr. Barrett, at 10:30 pm tomorrow (I know: late!  I hope I can take a nap on the bus).   And I was thinking of seeing Celebrity Autobiography beforehand.  Any New Yorkers like to join me for either or both shows?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 03:26:52 PM
Quote from: George on June 24, 2011, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning.  This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

  ;D

That's pretty cool, Druxy!

That was.  :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 03:30:26 PM
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM
Tried uploading and got tossed out again -  Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater  (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater Graduation)

Great photos!!!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 03:32:10 PM
I had a nice 30 minute hike before PT then over an hour walk after.  It has been awhile since I've walked along the creek inside the park.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 03:33:30 PM
So who was watering the plants?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 03:43:56 PM
Watching the poor residents of Minot, ND on the news. 
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 03:57:49 PM
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:52:59 PM
I do not think so

DR vixmom, the vixter looks gorgeous in those photos! You and vixdad did good.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Going to see Silence the Musical, with Mr. Barrett, at 10:30 pm tomorrow (I know: late!  I hope I can take a nap on the bus).   And I was thinking of seeing Celebrity Autobiography beforehand.  Any New Yorkers like to join me for either or both shows?

DR KevinH, I would love to join you for SILENCE, but my schedule is crazy this weekend.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 04:17:45 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 03:33:30 PM
So who was watering the plants?

I thought that was at a different house.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 04:19:19 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Going to see Silence the Musical, with Mr. Barrett, at 10:30 pm tomorrow (I know: late!  I hope I can take a nap on the bus).   And I was thinking of seeing Celebrity Autobiography beforehand.  Any New Yorkers like to join me for either or both shows?

DR KevinH, I would love to join you for SILENCE, but my schedule is crazy this weekend.


Maybe next time, DR elmore!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:37:46 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2011, 04:17:45 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 03:33:30 PM
So who was watering the plants?

I thought that was at a different house.

I thought he said the whole clip was filmed at his house.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:41:04 PM
Shelly's letter was printed in the Banner Graphic.

http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1739054.html
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:46:35 PM
Very good letter.

Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
Probably the last television series broadcast in b/w and never filmed for another season in color - was Combat which was canceled at the end of the ABC 66-67 season when all other b/w shows (The Patty Duke Show, The Addams Family, Honey West, Amos Burke-Secret Agent) had been canceled the season before.

Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:48:44 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:46:35 PM
Very good letter.



Yes....although it really skirts the issue that I said exactly the same dialog onstage that Paul Ford says in the movie!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jrand74 on June 24, 2011, 04:49:22 PM
WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER? is on TCM in fifteen minutes.

I first saw it as a wee tyke when it was broadcast on Frances Farmer Presents.....

Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 04:51:12 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:37:46 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2011, 04:17:45 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 03:33:30 PM
So who was watering the plants?

I thought that was at a different house.

I thought he said the whole clip was filmed at his house.

I'll have to watch it again.

The woman is Travis County Extension Agent for Horticulture Daphne Richards.  The stone she is standing in front of appears to be different than the stone at DR Druxy's house. 
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:54:48 PM
I asked if it was the watering expert who was watering, and he said no.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 05:16:46 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 12:48:59 PM
George, the difference between the two editions is that the first is not anamorphically enhanced.  Therefore the 1.85:1 image plays out in a "window box", i.e., there are black bars on all four sides.  The anamorphically enhanced version will take up the full screen size on your 16x9 television, hence it's listed as 1.78:1, though the film's OAR is 1.85:1, so you'll be missing just a tiny smidge of image (nothing to get concerned about--typically even 1.85:1 Blu-rays are overscanned to play at 1.78:1).

Widescreen TVs are 1.78.  If a transfer is done at 1.85 you will see ever so slight black bars at the top and bottom of the image, usually covered by the TVs overscan.  If you were seeing a transfer truly done at 1.78 of a 1.85 film, you would see additional information at the top and bottom of the image - this is precisely what we're going through now, since today I made the decision to do 1.78 for Nudie Musical instead of 1.85 (the way it was shown in theaters).  I find the slight breathing room, especially at the top of the frame is a little nicer on TV.  Also, when a shot comes up with TOO much headroom we just slightly reframe it up.  The reason I decided to do this is because when dealing with a negative rather than a print for transferring, you're seeing additional side information on both sides of the image - this side slight extra but pleasing side info goes away on the print because of the soundtrack area - negatives are silent and the full image is exposed.  Grain lovers should be happy with this transfer - some scenes exhibit more grain than others, mostly due to the way the scene is lit.  I could clean up some of it, but then it wouldn't really look like what we shot and I don't really want to do DNR or edge enhancement or anything like that.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 05:17:35 PM
We had two more pledges today - very small, but every little bit helps :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 05:19:42 PM
We ran reel one of what we'd done the other day and it looked great.  Then we mushed on to reel two and that took most of the day, but we had enough time left to do half of reel three, so we're now halfway done.  We spent quite a bit of time on The Lights and the Smiles and I have to say that number now looks better than it ever has on any print.  When we did the timed answer print, the technology simply wasn't there to correct milky optical shots or shots where lighting was a problem.  We went shot by shot and boy does it look great.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
Then I picked up one little package and no important envelope, which will hopefully be here tomorrow.  At the lab, I ate one small bagel with nothing on it - I was just really hungry and I didn't want to go until nine o'clock until I ate something.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 05:21:08 PM
In about ninety minutes I'll head over to the rehearsal space.
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Post by: George on June 24, 2011, 05:22:48 PM
Well, I'm leaving.  My friend Margo and I are going to see Summer in the Sixties: a harlequin original musical celebration (http://www.harlequinproductions.org/seasonpages/11/summersixties.html) (you can check out a 2-minute video clip).  It should be lot of fun!  We're going out to dinner first, and then to the theater!

Until later. :D
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 05:31:27 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:54:48 PM
I asked if it was the watering expert who was watering, and he said no.

I know ;D

It will be interesting what DR Druxy has to say when he returns. :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Jane on June 24, 2011, 05:39:24 PM
Even my physical therapist was amazed at the amount of bruising I have.  No wonder I am fascinated by it.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 05:41:16 PM
BK, what you said is almost exactly what I said, though one thing you said confuses me, perhaps I simply am misunderstanding.  I routinely take 1:1 screencaps in discs encoded at 1.85:1 which are overscanned to 1.78:1 when seen on a 16x9 HDTV.  There is not more image, there is slightly less in the 1.78:1 "as seen on tv" version.  While you're correct to say a disc mastered at 1.78:1 from a 1.85:1 source would have slightly more image, overscanned 1.85:1 transfers are missing just a sliver of their image, which is demonstrable just by looking at 1.85:1 screencaps vs. the 1.78:1 overscans.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 05:51:26 PM
You can't change the people's minds so that you can start to make black and white films; you have to make quality black and white films so that you can change people's minds.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 05:54:41 PM
Quote from: bk on June 24, 2011, 12:37:02 AM
Welcome fourteen GUESTS.  Have you all done your Kickstarter pledges?  If not, do so posthaste.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/679271860/the-first-nudie-musical-film-restoration-project



Damn, I wish I could pledge $500, so that I could be listed on the blu-ray as an Executive Producer, but sadly, I will probably have to settle for a smaller pledge.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 05:41:16 PM
BK, what you said is almost exactly what I said, though one thing you said confuses me, perhaps I simply am misunderstanding.  I routinely take 1:1 screencaps in discs encoded at 1.85:1 which are overscanned to 1.78:1 when seen on a 16x9 HDTV.  There is not more image, there is slightly less in the 1.78:1 "as seen on tv" version.  While you're correct to say a disc mastered at 1.78:1 from a 1.85:1 source would have slightly more image, overscanned 1.85:1 transfers are missing just a sliver of their image, which is demonstrable just by looking at 1.85:1 screencaps vs. the 1.78:1 overscans.

I'm getting a headache just reading this.  My only point was that you will see slightly more image in a 1.78 transfer of a 1.85 movie.  Overscan is overscan.  So, all I know is that the Nudie transfer contains slightly more information on all four sides - the extra side info is one of the reasons for finally deciding on 1.78 as that ratio balances out the film better, what with that slight extra side info.  One thing I'm loving about doing this transfer is how accurate the color is.  Nudie never really had colors that pop, but since even the best print has faded at least thirty to forty percent, we haven't seen correct color since the film's initial release. Compared to what we're doing here, the DVD is all brown - we thought it was pretty good back in 2002, but it's not a patch on the ASS of what we're able to achieve now.  In the scene where I do my crazy dance you can actually see that my sweater is GREEN.  Fleshtones are accurate and the sequences against blue and yellow are really nice with a whole variety of colorful costumes.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 06:03:22 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2011, 05:54:41 PM
Quote from: bk on June 24, 2011, 12:37:02 AM
Welcome fourteen GUESTS.  Have you all done your Kickstarter pledges?  If not, do so posthaste.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/679271860/the-first-nudie-musical-film-restoration-project



Damn, I wish I could pledge $500, so that I could be listed on the blu-ray as an Executive Producer, but sadly, I will probably have to settle for a smaller pledge.

Only do what is comfortable - and if that's zero there is no problem.  But here's what's amusing to me always: I know several extremely wealthy people - one of them, a well-known TV person (not actor) routinely throws money at certain theater companies and in return he gets to be a director there.  This fellow has millions upon millions of dollars.  I've never asked him for spit.  But he got this e-mail and so did the man who ran National Lampoon for many years, also a multi-millionaire - do you think either one of them pledged one dollar.  No.  Which I find reprehensible, actually, since a) they can, and b) I've done many favors for the latter, and have always been very supportive of the former.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:05:17 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:29:31 AM
Good morning, all! I have a date with my dentist at 10:45, and I'm debating which trip to make in conjunction with it: Toyland or the pharmacy? I have to make both stops today, Toyland to look for a book that may still be sitting on one of the shelves and the pharmacy for prescription refills. I can do one on te way to the clinic and one after, but I haven't decided the order yet.


Your unending madcap adventures, dazzle the mind!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:09:47 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 06:54:21 AM
Do you guys use HREF tags to make your links here have whatever title you want displayed?


??? ??? ???
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:11:49 PM
Good Evening!

Day Four of rehearsals for Oklahoma! - The ReBoot went well. Some more of our returning cast joined us today, and one more on Sunday - with the everyone else back on Tuesday.

And we move into the theater tomorrow! :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:12:48 PM
Quote from: Jrand60 on June 24, 2011, 04:41:04 PM
Shelly's letter was printed in the Banner Graphic.

http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1739054.html

I keep wondering if the "complainer" was complaining about Zaneeta's "Ye gads"?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:13:10 PM
And that brings us to Page Six!!!!!!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:13:48 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:11:42 AM
Today's bizarre Ferrante and Teicher moment:  Song from The Bible done as a bolero.


A friend of my mother used to date Ferrante, or was it Teicher?  Considering the man she married, the date was probalby as his beard.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
DR JRand - My memory is fuzzy  - and my brain is tired right now - but what does Paul Ford say in the movie?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 06:16:38 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:05:17 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:29:31 AM
Good morning, all! I have a date with my dentist at 10:45, and I'm debating which trip to make in conjunction with it: Toyland or the pharmacy? I have to make both stops today, Toyland to look for a book that may still be sitting on one of the shelves and the pharmacy for prescription refills. I can do one on te way to the clinic and one after, but I haven't decided the order yet.


Your unending madcap adventures, dazzle the mind!
People of your advanced years can't afford to be too sarcastic, dear. You need more humble pie in your diet.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:17:59 PM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 24, 2011, 09:13:47 AM
DR JMK, I always use the
Code: [Select]
[url][/url] tags for my links.  So your post could have read:

My sister just got back from China (https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#)

and then if you add the Bold and color tags you get:

My sister just got back from China (https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#)

It would all look like this:

Code: [Select]
[url=https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#][color=navy][b]My sister just got back from China[/b][/color][/url]


Wow, Dan (the Man) your sister took the exact same photos as JMK's sister!  Either that or you and JMK are brothers!!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:20:33 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 06:54:21 AM
Do you guys use HREF tags to make your links here have whatever title you want displayed?

Um... I think may head may have just exploded. ;)

-But, as you discovered: Yes.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:25:19 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:25:09 AM
This could be the start of something big.  Or incredibly annoying.  :)


I vote for (B).
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:25:27 PM
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM
Tried uploading and got tossed out again -  Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater  (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater
Graduation)

DR vixmom - It almost worked. At least the link still works. To see the proper formatting for the link, just click on "quote" to see all the "stuff".

*You just needed to:

1) Put a "]" after "theater"
2) Then add: [*b]Graduation[*/b]
3) Then: [*url]

-Again, don't include the *'s.


Graduation (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater)

Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:26:05 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:25:19 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:25:09 AM
This could be the start of something big.  Or incredibly annoying.  :)


I vote for (B).

Um, how can DR JMK be annoying when you don't read his posts anyway?

;D
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:26:49 PM
Quote from: George on June 24, 2011, 12:28:15 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:49:49 AM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Where's the baby? Isn't that why people go to China?

That's why my friend Margo went...twice! :D

Wait? You friend, Margo, is a gay man?!?!

::)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:31:22 PM
Years ago my friend brought home a baby from China. She is a teenager by now. I should call my friend. I'm sure the now-teenager won't even remember "Aunt Lurla."
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 06:31:27 PM
DR KevinH - Wishing you Safe Travels, Fair Weather and Good Times in NYC tomorrow!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:33:31 PM
And we want some photos of your adventure, Kevin H.!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Michael on June 24, 2011, 06:37:15 PM
If you would like t watch the TV production of Brigadoon with Robert Goulet. sally Anne Howes and Peter Falk click on the link

http://www.archive.org/details/Brigadoon1966 (http://www.archive.org/details/Brigadoon1966)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:39:19 PM
Quote from: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 12:08:29 PM
Donations can now be mailed to the Red Cross at PO Box 456, Minot, ND, 58701-0456.


Please use waterproof envelopes.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:43:04 PM
Quote from: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 02:54:27 PM
Cousins arrived a couple of hours ago and we're about to go to The Meadows for dinner - bye for now!


Hmmm.  Just grazing?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:46:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM
Tried uploading and got tossed out again -  Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater  (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater Graduation)

How did our little girl turn into such a lady?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:49:38 PM
Quote from: Jrand60 on June 24, 2011, 04:41:04 PM
Shelly's letter was printed in the Banner Graphic.

http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1739054.html


Nice response.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 06:52:10 PM
Well actually, no.  HREF is a different format entirely from what Dan showed me.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:52:43 PM
Wow!  A moment of silence outside.  We are in day one of the Taste of Tacoma, and with the live music, the traffic, and the hoards walking by it has been very noisy.  Suddenly, for about a minute, there was complete silence.  Either that or I just went deaf.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:57:39 PM
Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 05:41:16 PM
BK, what you said is almost exactly what I said, though one thing you said confuses me, perhaps I simply am misunderstanding.  I routinely take 1:1 screencaps in discs encoded at 1.85:1 which are overscanned to 1.78:1 when seen on a 16x9 HDTV.  There is not more image, there is slightly less in the 1.78:1 "as seen on tv" version.  While you're correct to say a disc mastered at 1.78:1 from a 1.85:1 source would have slightly more image, overscanned 1.85:1 transfers are missing just a sliver of their image, which is demonstrable just by looking at 1.85:1 screencaps vs. the 1.78:1 overscans.


What planet have I landed on?
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Laura on June 24, 2011, 06:59:29 PM
Mmmm. Tonight's dinner: yellow squash with red onion, fresh basil, grated yellow and mozzarella cheese.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 07:03:00 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 06:16:38 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:05:17 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 05:29:31 AM
Good morning, all! I have a date with my dentist at 10:45, and I'm debating which trip to make in conjunction with it: Toyland or the pharmacy? I have to make both stops today, Toyland to look for a book that may still be sitting on one of the shelves and the pharmacy for prescription refills. I can do one on te way to the clinic and one after, but I haven't decided the order yet.


Your unending madcap adventures, dazzle the mind!
People of your advanced years can't afford to be too sarcastic, dear. You need more humble pie in your diet.


Perhaps I am just jealous that you are still able to walk around.  Something that is getting harder and harder for me to do.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Michael on June 24, 2011, 07:09:57 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:46:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM
Tried uploading and got tossed out again -  Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater  (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater Graduation)

How did our little girl turn into such a lady?

WOW She is a looker. She will break men's hearts
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 07:16:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on June 24, 2011, 06:43:04 PM
Quote from: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 02:54:27 PM
Cousins arrived a couple of hours ago and we're about to go to The Meadows for dinner - bye for now!


Hmmm.  Just grazing?

My cousin from Japan said tonight's was the best meal he's had since arriving in the US a week ago.  He and I both ordered the beef tips in mushroom sauce, Richard had a NY strip steak, and the others had mussels.  The Meadows was having their challenges tonight - menu shortage and nonfunctioning credit card machine - but the food was great, as always.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Ginny on June 24, 2011, 07:42:53 PM
And I'm off to bed.  We are attending 2 weddings in Cincinnati tomorrow - Rob is a groomsman in the first one and Mary Linda's the maid of honor.  The bride is the girl who introduced Rob and Mary Linda and who will be their maid matron of honor in September.  In the second wedding, the groom is a friend of Rob's who was also a student of Richard's and a member of the Scout troop.  Richard and I will attend the first ceremony, but will have to miss that reception in order to get to the second ceremony in time.  Rob and Mary Linda will catch up with us at the second reception.  I think it sounds like a fun day, but Richard just rolls his eyes...
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 07:43:02 PM
And The Marriage Equality Act just got passed in the New York State Senate!

The vote was 33-29 - with votes for - and against - from both sides of the aisle!

:) :) :)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 07:48:53 PM
And...

Since I think I may be coming down with the summer cold that a few of the cast members have been dealing with this past week... Time for to rest and sleep.

Goodnight.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:50:58 PM
Quote from: George on June 24, 2011, 11:15:05 AM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 10:47:53 AM
Peter Falk has died.

Sad but maybe for the best.  http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-peter-falk-obit,0,7288457.story

I agree. :(
Me, too. Still, since "Wings of Desire," he has been my idea of a real angel.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:51:25 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 24, 2011, 07:43:02 PM
And The Marriage Equality Act just got passed in the New York State Senate!

The vote was 33-29 - with votes for - and against - from both sides of the aisle!

:) :) :)
:)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:52:45 PM
Quote from: DakotaCelt on June 24, 2011, 12:00:09 PM
I wish there was a way to send the water from here down there.
I could sure use it.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:54:04 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 24, 2011, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: KevinH on June 24, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Going to see Silence the Musical, with Mr. Barrett, at 10:30 pm tomorrow (I know: late!  I hope I can take a nap on the bus).   And I was thinking of seeing Celebrity Autobiography beforehand.  Any New Yorkers like to join me for either or both shows?

DR KevinH, I would love to join you for SILENCE, but my schedule is crazy this weekend.
I expect a full report, KevinH
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:54:53 PM
Quote from: Jrand60 on June 24, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
Probably the last television series broadcast in b/w and never filmed for another season in color - was Combat which was canceled at the end of the ABC 66-67 season when all other b/w shows (The Patty Duke Show, The Addams Family, Honey West, Amos Burke-Secret Agent) had been canceled the season before.


Combat. Robert Altman worked on that. (I have these strange obsessions. Sorry.)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:59:20 PM
Tonight's dinner: A simple salad of greens tossed with balsamic and olive oil and then topped with tuna, asiago cheese and capers, followed by fillet of sole with grape tomatoes and garlic. Yum.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 07:59:45 PM
Vibes and sponges for those whose environs are still too wet!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 08:01:13 PM
Quote from: Jane on June 24, 2011, 05:31:27 PM
Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 04:54:48 PM
I asked if it was the watering expert who was watering, and he said no.

I know ;D

It will be interesting what DR Druxy has to say when he returns. :)

I don't know the woman who was watering those plants at HER house.

I think that she was interviewed first, then the reporter's boss said she needed a 2nd interview, so (I assume) she drove around until she found me.

Any excuse to get on camera, right?

 ;D
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 08:02:08 PM
Finally decided what the topic of my paper on the Finnish epic, The Kalevala, will be: beer. Wish I could drink some while writing it.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 08:12:47 PM
Just watched the Barry Bostwick video. Wow! I mean, Debbie Allen has some serious competition if she didn't have a hand in that! Wow!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: JMK on June 24, 2011, 08:16:25 PM
 Kill the Irishman  (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Kill-the-Irishman-Blu-ray/22947/#Review)
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: TCB on June 24, 2011, 08:35:55 PM





G'night!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2011, 08:52:09 PM
Good night TCB
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: John G. on June 24, 2011, 09:06:12 PM
Night, all.

Am enjoying Peter Falk in "Brigadoon."
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: Cillaliz on June 24, 2011, 09:48:20 PM
I'm going to be in a flash mob tomorrow for the end of Larry Smith's ride across South Dakota.   Who knows, I may end up in the documentary!
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 10:40:37 PM
Back from a fun staging rehearsal - just simple crosses, a couple of steps, some hand moves, and some button poses.  She picks up very quickly.  Then we all went to Dino's Pizza where I did manage to eat four slices - as always, best pizza in LA and they thought so, too.  The youngster was especially rambunctious at dinner and I was there with her every step of the way.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 10:41:16 PM
Four slices of pepperoni is 1400 calories.  All I'd eaten today was a plain bagel, and I jogged a little less than three miles, so I think I'm more than fine.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: bk on June 24, 2011, 11:08:05 PM
Welcome eleven GUESTS!  One of our GUESTS seems to be very interested in the entire NYMF Brain experience, reading every thread about it.  I read a little, too - it was fun.
Title: Re: BLACK-AND-WHITE
Post by: George on June 25, 2011, 12:29:05 AM
Quote from: George on June 24, 2011, 05:22:48 PM
Well, I'm leaving.  My friend Margo and I are going to see Summer in the Sixties: a harlequin original musical celebration (http://www.harlequinproductions.org/seasonpages/11/summersixties.html) (you can check out a 2-minute video clip).  It should be lot of fun!  We're going out to dinner first, and then to the theater!

Until later. :D

Tonight, I saw "Summer in the Sixties" and it was a great rock concert of songs from the 1960s.  The performers were all good and a GREAT time was had by all!