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Title: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 12:00:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were critical, and now it is time for you to post until the critical cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 12:01:38 AM
And the word of the day is: BIBELOT!
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Post by: Michael on March 06, 2013, 04:25:23 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 06, 2013, 04:26:13 AM
one of my questions was answered yesterday
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Post by: Michael on March 06, 2013, 04:27:34 AM
and now I forgot what the other one was
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Post by: Ben on March 06, 2013, 04:48:30 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 04:59:43 AM
Good morning, all.

Glad to hear about The Intouchables. I liked the previews, but missed the film when it played the theater -- though I will say that the preview gave the impression of showing highlights from the entire movie.
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 05:02:13 AM
Reservation for The Intouchables placed at the library.
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Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 05:08:52 AM
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Post by: Kerry on March 06, 2013, 05:14:22 AM
Well, so it's Wednesday.
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Post by: Sam on March 06, 2013, 05:17:26 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on March 06, 2013, 05:17:44 AM
Good morning.

It's cold.

 :)
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Post by: Sam on March 06, 2013, 05:20:34 AM
Daylight savings, still light when I get home.   Light enough to take a walk.

And then poof, the 20 lbs will melt away again.   ;)

Wishes, wishes, wishes.   :)
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Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 05:20:55 AM
winter storm watch warning -  have to go buy milk and bread before work as I am nearly out and the  panic stricken horaders will be out in force today so - before the cupboard is bare...... laters!
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Post by: Sam on March 06, 2013, 05:21:18 AM
Got to go.

Mega vibes everyone.

And Wednesday  8)
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Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 05:21:33 AM
and I hope Jack and Ginny are alright with their snow
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 05:22:13 AM
Good morning, all! I will shortly head down to Toyland. I want to listen to the Act One edits on the big sound system.

DR TCB, New World Records is the company releasing my recordings ( http://www.newworldrecords.org/ ). I was notified two days ago that they would like DEAREST ENEMY to be their release for sale in October, meaning it will available to customers in the first week of October. There are outside factors affcting the date: the Rodgers & Hart reps opinion,  how quickly the editing and mastering work can be accomplished. I sent the cast a request for their bios of 150 words or less by April 1.

Last year we recorded EILEEN in August, and I heard the first edit of the recording in November. This year our producer is so busy - the curse of three Grammy awards? - it's four months later and I've only heard one act.  Hopefully, I will get the rest in thenext week and a half. So, it may not be released  in October. Still, it's better to be prepared and have the work done now rather han wait.

More coffee and I'm outa here!
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Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 05:22:20 AM
Daylight savings, still light when I get home.   Light enough to take a walk.

And then poof, the 20 lbs will melt away again.   ;)

Wishes, wishes, wishes.   :)


I ned some of those magic  melting pounds --- maybe if I walk from my house to yours......
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Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 05:23:02 AM
ok milk run!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 05:39:08 AM
Good morning, all.

Oy!

(That's a weather Oy.  This thing is sounding worse now, with 4 to 8 inches of snow, slush, and more snow falling between tonight and ..... FRIDAY AFTERNOON???)
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Post by: Doug R on March 06, 2013, 05:47:00 AM
Finally got round to watching the rest of the 1958 French film of LES MISERABLES (Olive Films). It’s a handsome looking film with excellent color and good production values but somewhat pedestrian in direction. There’s a lack of excitement due to too many rather static camera set-ups and the performances (other than Bourvil as Thenardier and Silvia Monfort, remarkably good, as Eponine) lack emotion. A major problem is the uninspired and sparse music score by Georges Van Parys - it’s a film which badly needs a big symphonic score. Despite its faults I still enjoyed it, thanks to the strong storyline and various sub-plots. The Blu-ray (also on DVD) appears to be a roadshow version with the end of Act 1 music and Entr’acte music prior to Act 2. The film originally ran another 30 minutes on top of this three hour version and the frequent abrupt fade-outs, probably indicate where cuts were made. 
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 06:08:30 AM
We didn't have TONS of snow.....but enough to make travel a chore.  And now the wind is blowing fiercely, so it's winter time AGAIN.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 06:08:50 AM
Nice review!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 06:30:02 AM
And the word of the day is: BIBELOT!

Loved his lyrics to LES MIZ.
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 06:32:40 AM
Sad news for Valerie Harper fans:

http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2013/03/06/17208312-valerie-harper-tvs-rhoda-diagnosed-with-terminal-brain-cancer?lite
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Post by: KevinH on March 06, 2013, 06:33:25 AM
Good morning!  It's a snow day--all the schools, local and federal govenment offices in the DC area area closed.  Where I live the snow is not quite covering the grass, but it's supposed to snow for a good part of the day.
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Post by: KevinH on March 06, 2013, 06:33:54 AM
Sad news for Valerie Harper fans:

http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2013/03/06/17208312-valerie-harper-tvs-rhoda-diagnosed-with-terminal-brain-cancer?lite




I just saw that, DR John G.  So sad.
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Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 06:44:54 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Sorry to look like I sat here all night like so much fish.  I was logged in on my laptop and we lost our wireless for a while, making me unable to log out.
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Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 06:47:08 AM
This morning's view from our living room:

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522479_10151512189795049_1969338820_n.jpg)
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Post by: Druxy on March 06, 2013, 06:47:38 AM
I also watched THE INTOUCHABLES this past weekend, as well as RUST AND BONE.  I liked both pictures very much.

BK,

Does Francois Cluzet of THE INTOUCHABLES remind you of Dustin Hoffman?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 06:50:08 AM
Greetings from Toyland!  I'm listening to DEAREST ENEMY and pondering things.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 06:50:51 AM
Page 2!
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Post by: Doug R on March 06, 2013, 07:05:59 AM
This morning's view from our living room:

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522479_10151512189795049_1969338820_n.jpg)


Very nice Ginny. I love snow pictures!
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 07:32:41 AM
I love snow pictures as long as they're in someone else's view.  ;)
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 07:39:42 AM
Listening vibes for DR ELMORE.

DR GINNY it's about the same here....but at least we can see the street!
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Post by: Druxy on March 06, 2013, 07:45:24 AM
Chester goes to doggie school today.

Next week, he graduates.
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Post by: Druxy on March 06, 2013, 07:47:19 AM
We were watching IT'S A DOG'S LIFE last night, which we'd recorded off of TCM, and Chester did not take his eyes off the screen.  He was fascinated by the canine star.
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Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 07:49:42 AM
Thanks for the nice comments about my snow picture.  It is beautiful and I'm glad we can stay in and admire the view.  We won't be going anywhere until our snowplow guy comes to clear the driveway.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 06, 2013, 07:53:30 AM
Good morning, all.

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Post by: Jennifer on March 06, 2013, 08:10:35 AM
I love snow pictures as long as they're in someone else's view.  ;)

Me too!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 08:31:17 AM
Does he get a cap and gown DR DRUXY?
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 08:32:06 AM
My question for ASK BK day....

Regardless of where you live now - do you prefer a house with different levels or a one-story house?
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Post by: Druxy on March 06, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
Does he get a cap and gown DR DRUXY?

I think they will give him a cap.
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Post by: Druxy on March 06, 2013, 09:06:45 AM
My question for ASK BK day....

Regardless of where you live now - do you prefer a house with different levels or a one-story house?

One story.  I'm through with climbing stairs.
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Post by: Druxy on March 06, 2013, 09:07:24 AM
This morning's view from our living room:

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522479_10151512189795049_1969338820_n.jpg)


Very nice Ginny. I love snow pictures!

Beautiful shot.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 09:10:17 AM
I had to restart my computer.....

I understand that DR DRUXY
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 09:10:54 AM
Yes, beautiful snow picture, DR Ginny.  The perfect winter idyll.  But what I most appreciate about it is the flat earth!!  The topography here accounts for half the nightmare, and I long for a nice four-seasons kind of place where it can snow without requiring a debilitating cleanup effort each time.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 09:14:10 AM
I still like a multi-storied house, but it all depends on context -- the style, and so many other things.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 06, 2013, 09:36:34 AM
All my life I wanted to live in a multi-story home.  I still think it would be nice, but now realize that as I get older that might not be such a fun idea.

Of course, now I live in a 7 story apartment building (where I live on the 4th floor)...but there is an elevator.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 09:45:01 AM
I like a nice multi story house.....but I have lived in a one story house for many decades now. 
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 09:55:12 AM
From the Department of Lost in Translation:

English words on a menu in China: Fried Enema, Special Stinky Chicken Wings
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 09:58:08 AM
All my life I wanted to live in a multi-story home.  I still think it would be nice, but now realize that as I get older that might not be such a fun idea.



I feel the same now about my one-story home.

My mother has been fixated all her life on having a multi-story home, even in her 80s. She has one, but she doesn't count a basement. Still she thinks her 3,800-square-foot home is a bungalow, while my sister's 1,900-square-foot, two-story house is palatial.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 10:25:33 AM
I had a lovely visit from DR Ben, Anthony, and their nephew Joe, who proves that Ben's kindness, patience, and generosity of spirit must be genetic. I was happy to see them, meet Joew, and force them to listen to a bit of DEAREST ENEMY and have a nice chat.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 10:26:43 AM
On my way home from Toyland I need to stop at a post office and pick up some stamps!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 10:45:18 AM
I hope they have some!
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Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 10:46:36 AM
I also watched THE INTOUCHABLES this past weekend, as well as RUST AND BONE.  I liked both pictures very much.

BK,

Does Francois Cluzet of THE INTOUCHABLES remind you of Dustin Hoffman?

He has a Hoffman look, but not in his acting at all - just facially. 
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Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 10:49:05 AM
My question for ASK BK day....

Regardless of where you live now - do you prefer a house with different levels or a one-story house?

Only one of my residences was two-stories and I didn't love it, frankly.  I always heard noises and thought someone was down there rummaging around and would soon come up to do away with me.  So, I think I'm a one-story kind of guy.
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Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 10:49:20 AM
Oh, and I'm up - lots o' sleep, which I really needed.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 10:52:43 AM
He was wonderful in ROUND MIDNIGHT, and I don't think I've seen him in anything else.

Haven't even seen that in years.  Got it here, should watch it.  I always remember, however, seeing it when released, in the very fine Edwards Cinema in Newport Beach.  (I was staying with friends in that area in between apartments.)
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 10:56:57 AM
Like Bernard Tavernier's movies, including Round Midnight.
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 10:57:11 AM
Three!
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 11:01:58 AM
Same here, though I only know a few from the 1960s:  The Judge and the Assassin.  The Clockmaker.  I sort of remember seeing Spoiled Children.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 11:02:11 AM
And I am heading home. It was a good day at Toyland.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 11:03:11 AM
Woops -- I mean the 1970s.

And I saw all of those at "Filmex".
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Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 11:07:41 AM
Driveway has been plowed and salted - let the melting begin!
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Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 11:11:48 AM
We have a multi-story house, but live primarily on the ground floor and in the basement for laundry, exercise, and shelter from tornadoes.  I'd like to slice off the top layer - 2 big rooms and a full bath - and make it our Manhattan apartment.
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Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 11:16:21 AM
All my life I wanted to live in a multi-story home.  I still think it would be nice, but now realize that as I get older that might not be such a fun idea.

Of course, now I live in a 7 story apartment building (where I live on the 4th floor)...but there is an elevator.

I have a three-story townhouse condo.  There are people on one side of me (the other side has been abandoned by the owner :-X), but I've never really heard any noise from either side (when people lived on both sides of me).  At various times, I've asked my various neighbors if they've ever heard me (or my TV) and no one has said that they ever have.  That's good...very good.
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Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 11:17:55 AM
I love snow pictures as long as they're in someone else's view.  ;)

Me too!

Me, three!!
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Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 11:18:12 AM
Sad news for Valerie Harper fans:

http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2013/03/06/17208312-valerie-harper-tvs-rhoda-diagnosed-with-terminal-brain-cancer?lite

I read that this morning, too. :'(
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:42:00 AM
From DR George:
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Yikes!!  You'd think the owner would either fire the guy or make sure that he really knew what the heck his employees were doing.

Keith never had the heart to complain about him because the guy is a really nice person which may be why he is still working for them.   I have a feeling he won't be for long. 
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:44:29 AM
Daylight savings, still light when I get home.   Light enough to take a walk.

And then poof, the 20 lbs will melt away again.   ;)

Wishes, wishes, wishes.   :)

Enjoy your walks.
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 11:46:09 AM
here's a great photo spread from the San Francisco Chronicle on celebrities and their pets.

http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/slideshow/Celebrity-pets-57835.php

And here's one of my favorites in the collection:

(http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/20/25/04/4280624/0/940x583.jpg)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 06, 2013, 11:47:07 AM
And the word of the day is: BIBELOT!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:49:52 AM
Good morning!  It's a snow day--all the schools, local and federal govenment offices in the DC area area closed.  Where I live the snow is not quite covering the grass, but it's supposed to snow for a good part of the day.

First thing this morning I checked the website of the school Craig works out to see it was closed.  A little while ago I received a recorded message the building he lives in is without water due to emergency repairs.  I guess it is related to the storm.  I pressed the button to have myself removed from the calling list & then attempted to reach Craig to pass along the message, if he didn't already know he was without water.  All I got was his voice mail.
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:50:38 AM
DR Ginny, the view from your living room is beautiful.
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:51:51 AM
We have a multi-story house, but live primarily on the ground floor and in the basement for laundry, exercise, and shelter from tornadoes.  I'd like to slice off the top layer - 2 big rooms and a full bath - and make it our Manhattan apartment.

If only :)
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:52:53 AM
All my life I wanted to live in a multi-story home.  I still think it would be nice, but now realize that as I get older that might not be such a fun idea.

Of course, now I live in a 7 story apartment building (where I live on the 4th floor)...but there is an elevator.

I have a three-story townhouse condo.  There are people on one side of me (the other side has been abandoned by the owner :-X), but I've never really heard any noise from either side (when people lived on both sides of me).  At various times, I've asked my various neighbors if they've ever heard me (or my TV) and no one has said that they ever have.  That's good...very good.

You are lucky.
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Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 11:57:45 AM
here's a great photo spread from the San Francisco Chronicle on celebrities and their pets.

http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/slideshow/Celebrity-pets-57835.php

And here's one of my favorites in the collection:


That was my favorite & I appreciate seeing another side to Brando as overall I'm not a fan.

I also liked the one of Bogart.  It seems to me of all the actor's more pets are named for him than any other.  I just might notice his name more since we had our cat named Bogie.
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Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 12:15:44 PM
What is the subject of the next show?
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Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 12:17:35 PM
And the word of the day is: BIBELOT!



Is that what happens when Justin Bieber stars in CAMELOT?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 12:38:27 PM
Home from Toyland. I found stamps so I didn't need to make a post office stop after all.  I am in for the rest of the evening, so I'll sit down wth my score for Act One and pick a few nits.
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Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 12:42:52 PM
Yesterday, my friend Pug wrote this on Facebook:

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So some asshat tried to grab my son tonight. Grabbed him hard, told him to "Roll with it", Ethan tried to pull away the guy got a harder grip and tried to pull him off, my boy ended up punching the guy in the face and got his ass out of there. The guy was over 6 ft tall, white, but looked tan, thin but not scrawny, dark blonde hair, had a beard, he was and wearing a white track suit with black stripes down the arms and legs, wearing a green baseball cap. This was right around Garfield grade school. Keep your eyes open folks. Ethan is fine. But I would like to kick some serious ass.

:o

As she wrote, her son Ethan is fine and he got a pretty good description...AND they called the cops.  Ethan and I have been in a few shows together, so I know him fairly well.  He's a good kid and did the right thing.

This is the first time that I've heard of something like this happening to someone I know...that's the real scary part.
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Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 12:53:45 PM
Yesterday, my friend Pug wrote this on Facebook:

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So some asshat tried to grab my son tonight. Grabbed him hard, told him to "Roll with it", Ethan tried to pull away the guy got a harder grip and tried to pull him off, my boy ended up punching the guy in the face and got his ass out of there. The guy was over 6 ft tall, white, but looked tan, thin but not scrawny, dark blonde hair, had a beard, he was and wearing a white track suit with black stripes down the arms and legs, wearing a green baseball cap. This was right around Garfield grade school. Keep your eyes open folks. Ethan is fine. But I would like to kick some serious ass.

:o

As she wrote, her son Ethan is fine and he got a pretty good description...AND they called the cops.  Ethan and I have been in a few shows together, so I know him fairly well.  He's a good kid and did the right thing.

This is the first time that I've heard of something like this happening to someone I know...that's the real scary part.

That really is scary.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 01:22:06 PM
Yesterday, my friend Pug wrote this on Facebook:

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So some asshat tried to grab my son tonight. Grabbed him hard, told him to "Roll with it", Ethan tried to pull away the guy got a harder grip and tried to pull him off, my boy ended up punching the guy in the face and got his ass out of there. The guy was over 6 ft tall, white, but looked tan, thin but not scrawny, dark blonde hair, had a beard, he was and wearing a white track suit with black stripes down the arms and legs, wearing a green baseball cap. This was right around Garfield grade school. Keep your eyes open folks. Ethan is fine. But I would like to kick some serious ass.

:o

As she wrote, her son Ethan is fine and he got a pretty good description...AND they called the cops.  Ethan and I have been in a few shows together, so I know him fairly well.  He's a good kid and did the right thing.

This is the first time that I've heard of something like this happening to someone I know...that's the real scary part.

DR George, he was so lucky to get away.  I'm glad this ended well.
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Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 01:28:46 PM
Yesterday, my friend Pug wrote this on Facebook:

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So some asshat tried to grab my son tonight. Grabbed him hard, told him to "Roll with it", Ethan tried to pull away the guy got a harder grip and tried to pull him off, my boy ended up punching the guy in the face and got his ass out of there. The guy was over 6 ft tall, white, but looked tan, thin but not scrawny, dark blonde hair, had a beard, he was and wearing a white track suit with black stripes down the arms and legs, wearing a green baseball cap. This was right around Garfield grade school. Keep your eyes open folks. Ethan is fine. But I would like to kick some serious ass.

:o

As she wrote, her son Ethan is fine and he got a pretty good description...AND they called the cops.  Ethan and I have been in a few shows together, so I know him fairly well.  He's a good kid and did the right thing.

This is the first time that I've heard of something like this happening to someone I know...that's the real scary part.

DR George, he was so lucky to get away.  I'm glad this ended well.

Thanks.  He was very lucky.  And a LOT of people are glad.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 01:45:22 PM
Yesterday, my friend Pug wrote this on Facebook:

Quote
So some asshat tried to grab my son tonight. Grabbed him hard, told him to "Roll with it", Ethan tried to pull away the guy got a harder grip and tried to pull him off, my boy ended up punching the guy in the face and got his ass out of there. The guy was over 6 ft tall, white, but looked tan, thin but not scrawny, dark blonde hair, had a beard, he was and wearing a white track suit with black stripes down the arms and legs, wearing a green baseball cap. This was right around Garfield grade school. Keep your eyes open folks. Ethan is fine. But I would like to kick some serious ass.

:o

As she wrote, her son Ethan is fine and he got a pretty good description...AND they called the cops.  Ethan and I have been in a few shows together, so I know him fairly well.  He's a good kid and did the right thing.

This is the first time that I've heard of something like this happening to someone I know...that's the real scary part.

How very scary!!!!  Good for Ethan getting away.  How old is he?

MAJOR VIBES THEY CATCH THE GUY!!!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 01:46:00 PM
Scary story about Ethan - glad he's OK!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 01:47:29 PM
DR Ginny, the view from your living room is beautiful.

Thanks, DR Jane.  It's beginning to melt, so not so pretty anymore.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 01:48:40 PM
DR Kevin how much snow did DC get today?
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 06, 2013, 01:49:13 PM
What is the subject of the next show?

I know, but I'm not BK.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 01:52:24 PM
Under my Facebook post at Angie's List I received the following comment from someone I don't know. 

"Jane once AL has your money, they can careless."

I looked him up and he has a tree service.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 01:58:18 PM
Four!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 01:58:50 PM
Yeah, KevinH, how much snowquestration did you get?
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 02:11:06 PM
TCB, I talked about the next show on Monday, I think, and it was the topic of the day: Comden and Green.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 02:11:29 PM
Just been doing this and that, then did some that and this, and now I shall go to the mail place, then do some work.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 02:12:55 PM
I realize I left out a favorite Comden and Green song that I don't remember anyone else mentioning either: New York, New York.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jennifer on March 06, 2013, 02:21:53 PM
Glad that Ethan got away. Very scary. How old is he?
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 02:28:27 PM
Yesterday, my friend Pug wrote this on Facebook:

Quote
So some asshat tried to grab my son tonight. Grabbed him hard, told him to "Roll with it", Ethan tried to pull away the guy got a harder grip and tried to pull him off, my boy ended up punching the guy in the face and got his ass out of there. The guy was over 6 ft tall, white, but looked tan, thin but not scrawny, dark blonde hair, had a beard, he was and wearing a white track suit with black stripes down the arms and legs, wearing a green baseball cap. This was right around Garfield grade school. Keep your eyes open folks. Ethan is fine. But I would like to kick some serious ass.

:o

As she wrote, her son Ethan is fine and he got a pretty good description...AND they called the cops.  Ethan and I have been in a few shows together, so I know him fairly well.  He's a good kid and did the right thing.

This is the first time that I've heard of something like this happening to someone I know...that's the real scary part.

How very scary!!!!  Good for Ethan getting away.  How old is he?

MAJOR VIBES THEY CATCH THE GUY!!!

Glad that Ethan got away. Very scary. How old is he?

He's 14...and he's very smart.  He's a theater kid and I think he's even had some improvisation experience, so he's able to think quickly.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 02:44:44 PM
Yeah, KevinH, how much snowquestration did you get?

;D
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: FJL on March 06, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
Very scary news, George.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Matthew on March 06, 2013, 03:14:45 PM
And here we are on a Wednesday.  And that's all I have at the moment.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: KevinH on March 06, 2013, 04:23:25 PM
Yeah, KevinH, how much snowquestration did you get?

;D




About 2 inches!  And it's mostly gone where I live.  I guess there were fairly large accumulations west of the city--20-30 miles away.    The weathermen look so disappointed.  I thought the one guy was going to cry!  They had predicted up to 8 inches in the District and nearby suburbs.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: KevinH on March 06, 2013, 04:25:20 PM
It's good to hear that Ethan is okay, DR George!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 04:40:19 PM
I'm finally having some dinner while I listen to DEAREST ENEMY on the big speakers. I'm generally happy with the first act.

Can't wait for the rest!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 04:44:16 PM
The big speakers!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 04:45:32 PM
I listened to BRAIN on my big speakers yesterday and it sounded like a million dollars.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 04:53:19 PM
The big speakers!

LOL!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 06, 2013, 04:54:11 PM
I listened to BRAIN on my big speakers yesterday and it sounded like a million dollars.

Of course it did! It's one of my absolute favorite projects.  I feel honored to be a part of it.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 05:01:11 PM
The Brain must always be played on the big speakers!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 05:20:51 PM
I know many here are on facebook with ex DR Jason.  As we did for DR Danise I went to a site to protest Jason's treatment by Wyndham Hotels.  Feel free to join me. :)

https://www.facebook.com/WyndhamHotels?group_id=0
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 05:22:30 PM
I still like a multi-storied house, but it all depends on context -- the style, and so many other things.


I have no choice but a rambler.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Ginny on March 06, 2013, 05:32:44 PM
I know many here are on facebook with ex DR Jason.  As we did for DR Danise I went to a site to protest Jason's treatment by Wyndham Hotels.  Feel free to join me. :)

https://www.facebook.com/WyndhamHotels?group_id=0

Done!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 05:33:21 PM
I saw, thanks.  I like what you said.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jennifer on March 06, 2013, 06:14:37 PM
I know many here are on facebook with ex DR Jason.  As we did for DR Danise I went to a site to protest Jason's treatment by Wyndham Hotels.  Feel free to join me. :)

https://www.facebook.com/WyndhamHotels?group_id=0
  Since I cannot click on the link now can you or someone explain what they did to him.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 06:21:58 PM
That's odd it doesn't open for you.

They charged him twice for his stay which left his account overdrawn & no access to money. 
"NO ONE seems to be able to tell me where my money is or how I'm supposed to get it back."

Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 06:23:16 PM
DR Jennifer type Wyndham Hotels and Resorts on FB.  You should be able to find it that way.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 06:23:51 PM
DR Vixmom I also saw you posts-thanks.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 06:41:59 PM
Yeah, KevinH, how much snowquestration did you get?

;D




About 2 inches!  And it's mostly gone where I live.  I guess there were fairly large accumulations west of the city--20-30 miles away.    The weathermen look so disappointed.  I thought the one guy was going to cry!  They had predicted up to 8 inches in the District and nearby suburbs.

Ooops, I almost missed this.  Thanks for the report and the laugh over the weathermen.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Michael on March 06, 2013, 06:43:35 PM
My question for ASK BK day....

Regardless of where you live now - do you prefer a house with different levels or a one-story house?

Only one of my residences was two-stories and I didn't love it, frankly.  I always heard noises and thought someone was down there rummaging around and would soon come up to do away with me.  So, I think I'm a one-story kind of guy.

Listen to me. We've traced the call... it's coming from inside the house. Now a squad car's coming over there right now, just get out of that house!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 06:47:10 PM
the wind is bloooooooooooooooooooooooooowing!  The windows are rattling!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 06:47:19 PM
no snow though
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 06:47:56 PM
thankfully
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: vixmom on March 06, 2013, 06:49:42 PM
the lights just blinked --- oh dear
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Jane on March 06, 2013, 07:02:54 PM
Sleep well with the wind.

'night
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 07:06:51 PM
I just read that Rhianna and Chris Brown are expecting a baby.  Is that girl stupid, or what?
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Ben on March 06, 2013, 07:10:25 PM
I just read that Rhianna and Chris Brown are expecting a baby.  Is that girl stupid, or what?

Yes!!!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Ben on March 06, 2013, 07:14:25 PM
We had a wonderful visit with Dear Larry this afternoon. He's too kind about me <blush>

We then went to the Forbes Galleries. We have not been for quite a while and were quite surprised to find out they have changed. The Galleries still exist but they no longer contain the eclectic Malcolm Forbes collections of tin soldiers, toy boats, first edition games and other ephemera including the Faberge Eggs. It's now just an exhibit hall with different exhibitions. While the current exhibition is nice it's disappointing that the old things are no longer there for viewing. I used to recommend the Museum all the time but now it's just another museum. It's nice that it's free but the charming and quirky aspect of the museum is now gone. Too bad.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 07:27:43 PM
here's a great photo spread from the San Francisco Chronicle on celebrities and their pets.

http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/slideshow/Celebrity-pets-57835.php

And here's one of my favorites in the collection:


That was my favorite & I appreciate seeing another side to Brando as overall I'm not a fan.

I also liked the one of Bogart.  It seems to me of all the actor's more pets are named for him than any other.  I just might notice his name more since we had our cat named Bogie.


No, I believe that title would belong to Kitty Carlisle.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 07:58:09 PM
While I'm sorry Jason is having problems, and while I would be more than happy to do whatever if he were still with us, I am not compelled to do much of anything from Facebook - sorry, that's how I feel.  It's bad, I know, but I do get bored of people coming, using the site for their purposes then going elsewhere when it can be more about them. 
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 07:58:20 PM
I still like a multi-storied house, but it all depends on context -- the style, and so many other things.


I have no choice but a rambler.

A Rambler was my mom and dad's first ever new car, ca-1959.  The next few were Ramblers as well.  My first hand-me-down car from them was one of the Ramblers.  I had no choice but the Rambler.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 07:59:07 PM
Finished watching one motion picture.  I have booked my flight to Washington.  Will anyone be around to have some FUN?  I do have to see Sandy Bainum's show she's in so someone could come with me to that.  I'm there for a few days starting on 3/19.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 08:12:59 PM
I do believe I could drive down there for some FUN as long as I'm back home Friday the 22nd for the last two nights of my show.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 08:19:25 PM
Finished watching one motion picture.  I have booked my flight to Washington.  Will anyone be around to have some FUN?  I do have to see Sandy Bainum's show she's in so someone could come with me to that.  I'm there for a few days starting on 3/19.

I'd love to but I'm in the other Washington. :(
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 08:20:13 PM
I am already in Washington.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 06, 2013, 08:25:26 PM
The Wrong Washingtonians -- the title of my next television project.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 08:27:11 PM
The Wrong Washingtonians -- the title of my next television project.

Ooo...I'd watch that. :D
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 08:27:48 PM
And on that note (A-natural), I'm outta here.

Be back later!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: Cillaliz on March 06, 2013, 08:27:54 PM
I have lived in two story houses, one story houses, apartments and dorm rooms.   I like two stories the best.  Maybe because I grew up in one, but I like having the bedrooms upstairs and the living areas downstairs. 
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 08:38:28 PM
I have lived in two story houses, one story houses, apartments and dorm rooms.   I like two stories the best.  Maybe because I grew up in one, but I like having the bedrooms upstairs and the living areas downstairs. 



That is because you are still a young-thing.  When you get to be old like me, one story will sound really good!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 08:39:05 PM
I just read that Rhianna and Chris Brown are expecting a baby.  Is that girl stupid, or what?

Yes!!!

Heck, yes.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 08:40:48 PM
Back from a wonderful dinner. Don't know what I liked best: the oyster with caviar and oyster cream or the pork belly with the foie gras. Tomorrow I atone at the gym.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 08:46:44 PM
I don't know why, but I find THE NEIGHBORS to be silly, but very funny.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 08:47:57 PM
Back from a wonderful dinner. Don't know what I liked best: the oyster with caviar and oyster cream or the pork belly with the foie gras. Tomorrow I atone at the gym.


Oh my gosh, you and Barnum can go out for pork belly together!
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: TCB on March 06, 2013, 08:48:36 PM
I don't know why, but I find THE NEIGHBORS to be silly, but very funny.


Perhaps senility has set in?
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 09:11:34 PM
ChasSmith, yes!  I might be able to get us seats to her show on Thursday night.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: John G. on March 06, 2013, 09:38:18 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 10:00:14 PM
Page five?  Five pages?  What a revoltin' development this is.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: bk on March 06, 2013, 10:00:25 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 10:57:17 PM
Page five?  Five pages?  What a revoltin' development this is.

Well, if you want six pages...
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 10:57:55 PM
...since we're so close...
Title: Re: CRITIQUING THE CRITICS
Post by: George on March 06, 2013, 10:58:11 PM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!