~~~~~SOMETHING VIBES FOR DR JRAND'S DEAR FATHER~~~~~~
Vibes for a smooth trip, Jose!
DR JOSE where are you living in NYC nowadays? I keep forgetting....of course as long as you know the address, things are okay.
And the word of the day is: HETEROTELIC!
Rex is eating.Yay!
Cat dentures.
Interesting link above.....or was it yesterday?
That's a disturbing pic, DR Elmore.Very disturbing.
Took the car in this morning for a $45 oil change and filter change. The rest of the work needed will end up costing $450. Ugh.
This was stuff that was actually needed and some of it was covered under the warranty, but with a $100 deductible. I paid off the car a couple of years ago, so I sort of feel these things are going to happen as it gets a little older. I just don't need the repair costs right now.Took the car in this morning for a $45 oil change and filter change. The rest of the work needed will end up costing $450. Ugh.
Betsy took our older SUV in yesterday and I literally gave her a list of things they'd try to sell her which we didn't need. :) She went to Oil Can Henry's this time instead of Jiffy Lube, and said they were SO much better--no hard sell, you get to sit in your car while they do the change (and they bring you reading material). Plus, they didn't try to sell her anything other than a rear differential clean, which indeed we probably do need (but which she didn't go for).
I am receiving virtually daily emails alerting me to the fact that: YOU can become a Nurse!!Well, yes, you can. Or should I say, YOU can?
Jennifer: The ending of the US in terms of Lisbeth seeing what she sees is exactly the same as the ending in the extended SWEDISH version - the extended SWEDISH version adds about thirty minutes of footage that wasn't in the SWEDISH version that played in theaters and that thirty minutes is all important. For me, the CHANGES that the US makes to the ending in other ways, said changes NOT being from the book at all, are not good and completely unnecessary. And Mr. Fincher and his screenwriter completely blow the emotional wallop of the end of the Vanger part of the story - in the Swedish version that scene is very touching.
That's a disturbing pic, DR Elmore.
I proofread "It's A Hit" in two hours and Joshie sent me home. I return on Wednesday. I will now work on DEAREST ENEMY for awhile.That's great.
I got home to another surprise following DR JRand61's dream analysis on Friday (?); this weekend I had a long talk with Dr Shoemake, my best friend in grad school. So, in 1967, there was a theatre grad student, Steve Brown, who was a very good friend. The summer theatre of 1967, I shared a house with Steve, the late Dan Dietrich, and Charles Irvine (I think!). It was he who introduced me to the great Chad Mitchell Trio and tried that summer of 1967 to get me to read CATCH-22. It took me six more years to appreciate and love the novel.
So, I had an address and phone number for Steve and his wife when he was teaching high school in the Dayton OH school system but sometime around 10 years ago, the number was no longer a working number and I could not locate him. Today I had a friend request from him on Facebook. I'm still in shock and very happy.
the guy's name was something like Vennerstrom.Jennifer: The ending of the US in terms of Lisbeth seeing what she sees is exactly the same as the ending in the extended SWEDISH version - the extended SWEDISH version adds about thirty minutes of footage that wasn't in the SWEDISH version that played in theaters and that thirty minutes is all important. For me, the CHANGES that the US makes to the ending in other ways, said changes NOT being from the book at all, are not good and completely unnecessary. And Mr. Fincher and his screenwriter completely blow the emotional wallop of the end of the Vanger part of the story - in the Swedish version that scene is very touching.
I don't know if it was the "extended" version or not, but I watched the Swedish version on DVD and it ran 152 minutes.
I agree that Lisbeth's clandestine actions at the end of the films lead into the 2nd movie, but is there going to be a 2nd American movie?
Based on the box-office returns thus far, that is certainly in question.
Possible Spoilers Ahead:
What I would have done in this first film is have the Christopher Plummer character give Daniel Craig the files, then have a news report that the character who sued Craig (Sorry, I can't recall his name) was arrested.
That would have eliminated the need for Lisbeth stealing the guy's money in this film...and the picture could have ended with Lisbeth seeing Craig with the Robin Wright character, then tossing away his Christmas present.
IF there was a second movie, you could have opened it with Lisbeth stealing the guy's money and proceeded from there.
At least, that's the way I would have done it.
Books are books and movies are movies.
;D
That's a disturbing pic, DR Elmore.
Yes, it is. Perhaps Rex will look more like this:
you owe me another $35 DR ELMORE.
Took the car in this morning for a $45 oil change and filter change. The rest of the work needed will end up costing $450. Ugh.
Betsy took our older SUV in yesterday and I literally gave her a list of things they'd try to sell her which we didn't need. :) She went to Oil Can Henry's this time instead of Jiffy Lube, and said they were SO much better--no hard sell, you get to sit in your car while they do the change (and they bring you reading material). Plus, they didn't try to sell her anything other than a rear differential clean, which indeed we probably do need (but which she didn't go for).
Heigh-ho!
Back to work am I after one month off.
Very "different" Christmas this year. A bit of "stress" at home, but a wonderful flight back (including an amazing, very effective neck-and-shoulder massage at an ExpresSpa in Atlanta's terminal A) on a 757 in 1st class...so much space that you could fully extend your legs and not touch the back of the seat in front of you. THAT's luxury.
And the service was amazing.
My DVD recorder won't finalize my disks the way it's supposed to, so none of my disks will play after I burn them. 8-(
Thanks to DR JOSE for the very entertaining Theatre Care Package.
Jennifer: The ending of the US in terms of Lisbeth seeing what she sees is exactly the same as the ending in the extended SWEDISH version - the extended SWEDISH version adds about thirty minutes of footage that wasn't in the SWEDISH version that played in theaters and that thirty minutes is all important. For me, the CHANGES that the US makes to the ending in other ways, said changes NOT being from the book at all, are not good and completely unnecessary. And Mr. Fincher and his screenwriter completely blow the emotional wallop of the end of the Vanger part of the story - in the Swedish version that scene is very touching.
I don't know if it was the "extended" version or not, but I watched the Swedish version on DVD and it ran 152 minutes.
I agree that Lisbeth's clandestine actions at the end of the films lead into the 2nd movie, but is there going to be a 2nd American movie?
Based on the box-office returns thus far, that is certainly in question.
Possible Spoilers Ahead:
What I would have done in this first film is have the Christopher Plummer character give Daniel Craig the files, then have a news report that the character who sued Craig (Sorry, I can't recall his name) was arrested.
That would have eliminated the need for Lisbeth stealing the guy's money in this film...and the picture could have ended with Lisbeth seeing Craig with the Robin Wright character, then tossing away his Christmas present.
IF there was a second movie, you could have opened it with Lisbeth stealing the guy's money and proceeded from there.
At least, that's the way I would have done it.
Books are books and movies are movies.
;D
Jennifer: The ending of the US in terms of Lisbeth seeing what she sees is exactly the same as the ending in the extended SWEDISH version - the extended SWEDISH version adds about thirty minutes of footage that wasn't in the SWEDISH version that played in theaters and that thirty minutes is all important. For me, the CHANGES that the US makes to the ending in other ways, said changes NOT being from the book at all, are not good and completely unnecessary. And Mr. Fincher and his screenwriter completely blow the emotional wallop of the end of the Vanger part of the story - in the Swedish version that scene is very touching.
Rex is eating.
I find it baffling that they nominated Woody Allen for Midnight in Paris. But I guess that's typical of my union. I would have nominated Soderbergh for Contagion, and I know there were other movies I liked much, much better than the Allen. Fincher was predictable, although I feel it's his least interesting movie in a career that has several uninteresting movies. I'm looking forward to The Artist and will probably see all five nominated films again on the DGA screen next week.
Thanks to all for the vibes for my dad. He has returned from the specialist....they froze the difficult area that was causing the nosebleeds.....so we shall see if it works.
Jennifer: The ending of the US in terms of Lisbeth seeing what she sees is exactly the same as the ending in the extended SWEDISH version - the extended SWEDISH version adds about thirty minutes of footage that wasn't in the SWEDISH version that played in theaters and that thirty minutes is all important. For me, the CHANGES that the US makes to the ending in other ways, said changes NOT being from the book at all, are not good and completely unnecessary. And Mr. Fincher and his screenwriter completely blow the emotional wallop of the end of the Vanger part of the story - in the Swedish version that scene is very touching.
:D Thanks DR Vixmom. What have I missed?
Today I had a friend request from him on Facebook. I'm still in shock and very happy.
Welcome home, Ron Pulliam.
:D Thanks DR Vixmom. What have I missed?
HMMMM
Bruce just moved the venue of the Kritzerland shows and is working on part 2 of his Bio
Vibes are needed for
John G and his kidney
Jeannes very bad news
JRands Dad
Elmore's cough
Rex's Teeth
Today I had a friend request from him on Facebook. I'm still in shock and very happy.
8)
today I sneezed and managed to wrench my back
it still hurts and I have had a headache ever since
Vibes for Sherlock's paw
JMK can be a nurse
today I sneezed and managed to wrench my back
it still hurts and I have had a headache ever since
I hope you feel better tomorrow!!!!
FJL hit 18000 posts
FJL hit 18000 posts
Jennifer: The ending of the US in terms of Lisbeth seeing what she sees is exactly the same as the ending in the extended SWEDISH version - the extended SWEDISH version adds about thirty minutes of footage that wasn't in the SWEDISH version that played in theaters and that thirty minutes is all important. For me, the CHANGES that the US makes to the ending in other ways, said changes NOT being from the book at all, are not good and completely unnecessary. And Mr. Fincher and his screenwriter completely blow the emotional wallop of the end of the Vanger part of the story - in the Swedish version that scene is very touching.
Wish I had known about the extended Swedish version. It sounds like I shouldn't bother with the US movie.
DR elmore I hope you sleep well tonight & that your cough goes away!!
Vibes are needed for
John G and his kidney
Jeannes very bad news
JRands Dad
Elmore's cough
Rex's Teeth
O goodness I didn't even notice and stand still for posterityFJL hit 18000 posts
Congrats to you on 19000 posts
NO MORE KIDNEY STONE VIBES FOR DR JOHN!!!Your mouth to God's ear. And many thanks. Good to have you back.
I like that
Union of Print Fashion Models: We Stand Still for Posterity
I am receiving virtually daily emails alerting me to the fact that: YOU can become a Nurse!!
Congrats, Vixmom, on the 19,000 mark. And thanks for the summary.
Hi, I'm home. :) :)
JRand has an Apple
JRand has an Apple
Is It Adam's ?
JRand has an Apple
DR JOSE where are you living in NYC nowadays? I keep forgetting....of course as long as you know the address, things are okay.
I'm currently residing on the Upper East Side. -With a mailing address by Columbus Circle. After looking at my schedule for the next couple of months, it looks like I'll only be in NYC for about six weeks between now and when I start rehearsals for THE MUSIC MAN ("He's a what? He's a what?) back down in DC. Thankfully - and very graciously and generously - my friend is still letting me crash at his place as needed.
And, yes, I know both addresses. I hope.
Heigh-ho!
Back to work am I after one month off.
Very "different" Christmas this year. A bit of "stress" at home, but a wonderful flight back (including an amazing, very effective neck-and-shoulder massage at an ExpresSpa in Atlanta's terminal A) on a 757 in 1st class...so much space that you could fully extend your legs and not touch the back of the seat in front of you. THAT's luxury.
And the service was amazing.
Hi, I'm home. :) :)
FJL hit 18000 posts
Congrats to you on 19000 posts
TOD:
Many Sherman Bros. songs, especially from "Mary Poppins"
"Baby Mine" and the rest of the songs from "Dumbo"
'Second Star from the Right" from "Peter Pan"
"Someone's Waiting for You" from "The Rescuers"
And I'm sure I'm forgetting many, but it's still too early.