Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 17, 2014, 01:57:18 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes reeked of notes, and now it is time for you to post until the reeking cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: GALLINIPPER!
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Good morning, all! I was awake quite early, and I want to head down to Toyland very shortly. I will pick up a IPS delivery that should be waiting in the office next to us, and head back uptown. I'm hoping I see the super because I am going to contact the management of the building this afternoon. At this point my good intentions of resolving this amicably are fading fast.
I am not looking forward to this because the super has an ugly temper that I experienced about five years ago when he was subbing for his father-in-law while he was on vacation. That's why I say, if something bad happens to me this week, ignore all of the usual suspects and cherchez le super.
DR cillaliz, I hope your father has a great birthday!
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And on September 23 Criterion releases one of my favorite films!
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DR elmore3003 - in that case, is it wise to get on the super's bad side?
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Good morning to all
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And on September 23 Criterion releases one of my favorite films!
One of the scariest films on par with The Haunting (original). One of the best performances by Deborah Kerr. In case people don't know the film is based on The Turn of the Screw
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Calmness vibes to larry
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Is The Miracle Worker consider biographical? If it is then it's my favorite. The best scene is where Annie gets Helen to eat with a spoon. Virtually wordless it is a mesmerizing scene. Imagine doing that scene eight times a week!
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Last night, we were just 3 posts shy of Page 9.
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Dear Cilla, you have my deepest sympathies, been there, done that.... more times than I can count
No more flood Vibes for you, my friend!!
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Ok I have to get me to work
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Good luck Elmore
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Good morning, all.
I am trying like crazy to remember the main dream I was having. I don't think it had a damned thing to do with Real Life, but it was certainly interesting. Or at least in an interesting locale that I believe I created. You never know. It's trying to break through right now, so I'm hopeful I'll have it back in my possession before long.
Otherwise, I woke up feeling like the proverbial truck had run over me. It seems to have been due to the way I had my pillows bunched up. So, that should pass.
Coffee!
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DR elmore3003 - in that case, is it wise to get on the super's bad side?
Believe me, I am indeed worried about it, and since he's got a set of my apartment keys, it does scare me since I've had the impression a couple of times that someone's been in my apartment. Still, today is exactly three months since the ceiling fell in on March 17, and it should have been repaired two months ago. At this point, he's jerking me around. I think he's also avoiding me.
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TOD:
PATTON
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And on September 23 Criterion releases one of my favorite films!
Yes! I have the UK Blu-ray which I haven't even watched yet. Shame on me. I'm taking that off the shelf and putting it on the top of the stack.
Here is another that should be cause for much rejoicing in these quarters:
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The film I wish Criterion would address is La Kermesse Heroique (CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS), which needs new unexpurgated, easy-to-read subtitles and a general cleanup. I love the film.
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The film I wish Criterion would address is Le Kermesse Heroique (CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS), which needs new unexpurgated, easy-to-read subtitles and a general cleanup. I love the film.
You told me about that, and I still need to see it!
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I have my toner in hand, so I can leave Toyland in the next 30 minutes.
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The film I wish Criterion would address is Le Kermesse Heroique (CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS), which needs new unexpurgated, easy-to-read subtitles and a general cleanup. I love the film.
You told me about that, and I still need to see it!
DR Elmore -- Is the BFI release (DVD) all that's available right now? Is there a better one from anywhere else? I'm going to order it.
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Getting ready to watch the first 10 minutes of TALL STORY in which Van Williams appears in the altogether for a bit......
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His wife's reaction at the premiere was very funny.....
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The film I wish Criterion would address is Le Kermesse Heroique (CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS), which needs new unexpurgated, easy-to-read subtitles and a general cleanup. I love the film.
You told me about that, and I still need to see it!
DR Elmore -- Is the BFI release (DVD) all that's available right now? Is there a better one from anywhere else? I'm going to order it.
The BFI is a good looking print, but the subtitles are a mess.
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Van Williams
I think that I shall never see
a poem lovely as a tree...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/vanwilliams_zpsd7c6198a.jpg)
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Ah Van Williams...what a man!
Sure wish Surfside 6 would come out on DVD or DVDr or streaming!!
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TOD:
The Life of Emile Zola
Blossoms in the Dust
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I will pick up a IPS delivery that should be waiting in the office next to us, and head back uptown.
I'm unfamiliar with IPS...is it a shorthand for the offices of I.P. Slowly?
(Come on, Elmo, cut a smile! It may be the last time for a while that you'll be able to after you contact management about your bathroom ceiling.)
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Wow, over an hour with no posts. You would think this was a work day or something.
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(http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/54/MPW-27011)
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(http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/54/MPW-27293)
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(http://images.moviepostershop.com/12-to-the-moon-movie-poster-1960-1020427525.jpg)
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(http://images.moviepostershop.com/hell-to-eternity-movie-poster-1960-1020253994.jpg)
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And, in case you are wondering what ties those film posters together...it is actress Michi Kobi, who stars or co-stars in each! I just adore her!
And she lives just a hop skip and a jump from DR Elmore!
(http://images.moviepostershop.com/tokyo-after-dark-movie-poster-1959-1020357222.jpg)
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So...after all those titles and you expect us to believe that you've ever even seen "The Life of Emile Zola" and "Blossoms in the Dust"?
(Just putting on my Elmo hat for a second, there).
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For those who have Netflix streaming or Amazon.com streaming, I highly recommend Michi Kobi's film with Richard Long, TOKYO AFTER DARK. Highly entertaining film noir which was much better than I had expected it to be. And Michi's character is much less of a stereotype then these photos would indicate.
(http://images.moviepostershop.com/tokyo-after-dark-movie-poster-1959-1020370270.jpg)
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So...after all those titles and you expect us to believe that you've ever even seen "The Life of Emile Zola" and "Blossoms in the Dust"?
(Just putting on my Elmo hat for a second, there).
Some times I slip up.
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TOD:
"With A Song in My Heart"
Would "Lawrence of Arabia" be considered a biographical film? If so, then "Lawrence of Arabia"...and also "Out of Africa" would fit the mold, too, although both films cover only a portion of the lives of the subjects.
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So...after all those titles and you expect us to believe that you've ever even seen "The Life of Emile Zola" and "Blossoms in the Dust"?
(Just putting on my Elmo hat for a second, there).
Some times I slip up.
LOL!
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So...after all those titles and you expect us to believe that you've ever even seen "The Life of Emile Zola" and "Blossoms in the Dust"?
(Just putting on my Elmo hat for a second, there).
I'm grateful he can at least spell Zola's name. but I doubt he'll ever read one of his novels.
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I think I only watched it because I was going to interview Marcia Mae Jones. I thought it was going to be deadly dull, that Zola, but it was quite a fascinating film.
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Do Zola's books have pictures?
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I am home. I am calling a locksmith to replace my door locks. I cannot accuse the super of being in my apartment, but I have had the feeling a couple of times that someone has been in while I'm not here. The only other set of keys is with my neighbor, and she's had them for twenty years.
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I wonder what Diane McBain has to say about Van Williams in her new book?
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Good afternoon, all!
TOD: Can't think of any biography movies that I've seen. I've enjoyed a bunch of one-person plays, of which "Golda's Balcony" was probably the most powerful, and "Goodnight, Gracie" the most enjoyable. I don't know if "Copenhagen" counts as biographical, but it certainly was magnificent.
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I wonder what Diane McBain has to say about Van Williams in her new book?
Was Van another Willson client? It's amazing how many Warner Brothers TV stars were.
And the locksmith is on the way. I've called my landlord and left a voice message.
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Do Zola's books have pictures?
No, and the text, even translated, is much more difficult than "Look, Jane. See Sally drunk."
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TOD:
Coal Miner's Daughter & Sweet Dreams about Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline respectively....although lots of liberties taken with both stories.
Lincoln.....the newest one with some good performances.
And of course there is the other end of the spectrum....two awful, boring movies that purported to tell the life stories of Jacqueline Susann (Lovely Me) and Jean Harlow (Harlow....two films both terrible).
The first part of the television version of Annette Funicello's book - A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes - was pretty good, but the second half with Eva LaRue as the teen and grown Annette was terrible. If Annette had been the insipid and vapid person she is presented as in the second half....she would not have had the fans she had....
Eva as Annette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFyTEOVEzNs
The real thing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKOYJ9BC2VI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2yFQPYYmU
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Tuesday afternoon greetings! I was up and out early to meet Becky for breakfast and a nice long chat at Starbucks. She and her husband leave tomorrow to return to their boat in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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DR MBarnum, my family lived on N. E. Halsey Street when I was born. My sister talks about walking to Rose City Park. I, of course, remember nothing because I was only 2 and a half when we moved. The vague memories I have of Portland are from visiting there with my parents when I was 8.
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I wonder what Diane McBain has to say about Van Williams in her new book?
I am trying to recall what she said when I interviewed her. I do remember what Van Williams had to say about Diane McBain, however.
I remember when I first met Diane McBain at one of the events in Burbank. Still so beautiful. I look forward to reading her book.
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So what did he have to say about her?
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Doesn't EVERYONE wear a body mitten when watching television?
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bodymitteh_zps0eeb4002.jpg)
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Hmmm... perhaps that's a bad mitten. 8)
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I, on the other hand, am up - didn't really get to sleep until about two-thirty, so only eight hours of sleep, but that suits me fine.
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I was elated about the Sundays and Cybele news.
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I think Van did start out as a Henry Willson client.
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I have a new lock, three keys, a card for use in having more keys made, and I'm $272.00 poorer.
Mental security.
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But you have stimulated the economy DR ELMORE.
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Yes indeedy, Van was one of Willson's clients. Willson pretty much supplied Warner Bros. with all their male actor needs in the late 50s early 60s.
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Yes indeedy, Van was one of Willson's clients. Willson pretty much supplied Warner Bros. with all their male actor needs in the late 50s early 60s.
I wonder if Willson and the Warner TV producer had some sort of deal.
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DR JRand63, I see that Warner Archive is releasing CLAUDELLE INGLISH on DVD, if it hasn't already.
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DR elmore3003 - in that case, is it wise to get on the super's bad side?
Believe me, I am indeed worried about it, and since he's got a set of my apartment keys, it does scare me since I've had the impression a couple of times that someone's been in my apartment. Still, today is exactly three months since the ceiling fell in on March 17, and it should have been repaired two months ago. At this point, he's jerking me around. I think he's also avoiding me.
I am home. I am calling a locksmith to replace my door locks. I cannot accuse the super of being in my apartment, but I have had the feeling a couple of times that someone has been in while I'm not here. The only other set of keys is with my neighbor, and she's had them for twenty years.
Larry, maybe you could get one of those hidden nanny-cams that only records when there's movement. They can be hidden in a clock or a teddy bear and not be noticed. Then you'll have evidence that someone's been in your apartment.
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Van Williams
I think that I shall never see
a poem lovely as a tree...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/vanwilliams_zpsd7c6198a.jpg)
Oh, my! :D
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DR elmore3003 - in that case, is it wise to get on the super's bad side?
Believe me, I am indeed worried about it, and since he's got a set of my apartment keys, it does scare me since I've had the impression a couple of times that someone's been in my apartment. Still, today is exactly three months since the ceiling fell in on March 17, and it should have been repaired two months ago. At this point, he's jerking me around. I think he's also avoiding me.
I am home. I am calling a locksmith to replace my door locks. I cannot accuse the super of being in my apartment, but I have had the feeling a couple of times that someone has been in while I'm not here. The only other set of keys is with my neighbor, and she's had them for twenty years.
Larry, maybe you could get one of those hidden nanny-cams that only records when there's movement. They can be hidden in a clock or a teddy bear and not be noticed. Then you'll have evidence that someone's been in your apartment.
DR George, good advice, but too late now!
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TOD:
Lawrence of Arabia
Passion of Joan of Arc
Bernie
Secret Honor
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Listening to One Touch of Venus. Love that dance music.
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Listening to One Touch of Venus. Love that dance music.
I have that with me here at work, also. That's on my "to be listened to" pile, but further down since I've heard it once already. Just came today: "Aladdin" and just arrived last week: "West Side Story" (download with Cheyenne Jackson), "Violet," "Bullets Over Broadway" and "Ahrens & Flaherty: Nice Fighting You." I have a lot of invoices to pay today, so I have a lot of listen-while-on-the-computer time.
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Listening to One Touch of Venus. Love that dance music.
Terrible casting on that new recording: I like Errico, Victoria Clark is clueless, Brent Barrett is miscast in the Kenny Baker role and sounds as though he should play Whitelaw.
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I've spoken to the landlord who was appalled that nothing had been done in three months. The super is going to throw a fit.
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We just watched GAMBIT with Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz.
We didn't stop laughing.
The script is by the Coen Brothers.
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I am going to watch NON STOP.....but I have a feeling I may STOP it.
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I am going to watch NON STOP.....but I have a feeling I may STOP it.
We watched it the other night and, for the most part, enjoyed it, though I had trouble buying the ending.
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We just watched GAMBIT with Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz.
We didn't stop laughing.
The script is by the Coen Brothers.
Laughing in a good way??
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From DR Vixmom:
I didn't realize it was book I will have to look for it -- the first time we saw the movie we thought it was terrible --- but it seemed to be constantly onthe cable stations and we ended up seeing bits and pieces and then ended up watching it again from start to finish and suddenly we "got" it
I think it takes multiple viewings to appreciate it
When I finally get around to reading it I shall give it a fair chance if I don't initially like it.
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From DR Vixmom:
I read American Gods several years ago -- it was weird ( well it was by Neil Gaiman so that is to be expected) but I couldn't put it down
(which really annoyed Vixdad because he had bought it for himself and I kept stealing it everytime he put it down)
Yes, I expected it to be a bit weird, and the writing to be excellent. I really like the narrator which is why I think the book is engrossing so far.
I recently read THE SEA by John Banville, another strange book though I'm not sure it is intended to be. I found much to like about this except the more I read the less I liked the people in the book. I personally need to care about some of the people.
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From DR John:
Loved American Gods.
Former DR td gave it 5 stars on Goodreads over 2 years ago and it has taken me this long to get it on my limited hold list and then the long wait on the queue.
I still wouldn't have it if it weren't for Keith finally get a library card.
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DR Singdaw I'm glad you went ahead to the concert.
LOL opening an umbrella in high winds is really not the smartest thing to do, yet we still tend to give it a try.
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DR George thank goodness for cell phones!!!!
Enjoy the falls next week for the 50th anniversary. I hope to make it to 50.
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Dear Cilla, you have my deepest sympathies, been there, done that.... more times than I can count
No more flood Vibes for you, my friend!!
DITTO TO ALL OF THIS!!!
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I am home. I am calling a locksmith to replace my door locks. I cannot accuse the super of being in my apartment, but I have had the feeling a couple of times that someone has been in while I'm not here. The only other set of keys is with my neighbor, and she's had them for twenty years.
What a shame after all the trouble you went through to pick up the old spare set.
Will you give your neighbor a new set to hold onto? Someone should have a spare for you.
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We just watched GAMBIT with Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz.
We didn't stop laughing.
The script is by the Coen Brothers.
Is this the remake of the MacLaine/Caine film?
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Thanks DR DRUXY.....I can pretty much predict the ending by looking at the cast list....but we shall see.
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We had a little bit of rain last night though far from what we need. It was too cool this morning and there was snow on Mt. Ashland. :o
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Turned on the a/c around noon. First time this year! And boy, did it feel good. It was only in the mid-80s, but the upstairs would have been unlivable tonight, and what a change from what we've been having. Tomorrow, high 80s, and NYC should be hitting 90, maybe higher. (I know this sounds like nothing to those of you in the south and southwest.)
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I'm turning it off now. The house should hold the coolth overnight.
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Hey, it wasn't much. But it was a post.
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TOD: Funny Girl (surprise!), Love Me or Leave Me
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Hot and humid here for the next several days.
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Page 4!
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Turned on the a/c around noon. First time this year! And boy, did it feel good. It was only in the mid-80s, but the upstairs would have been unlivable tonight, and what a change from what we've been having. Tomorrow, high 80s, and NYC should be hitting 90, maybe higher. (I know this sounds like nothing to those of you in the south and southwest.)
I think my a/c has been on for about a month.
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Page four? Really?
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TOD - Frida, Hyde Park on Hudson, Amadeus
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Had a good lunch meeting, a fun work session and the piano has been tuned.
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And on September 23 Criterion releases one of my favorite films!
The film that taught me the meaning of the term "a cold sweat."
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Listening to One Touch of Venus. Love that dance music.
Terrible casting on that new recording: I like Errico, Victoria Clark is clueless, Brent Barrett is miscast in the Kenny Baker role and sounds as though he should play Whitelaw.
I, too, don't care for the usually wonderful Mr. Barrett on this recording. He's almost too suave or too perfect for the role.
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From DR Vixmom:
I read American Gods several years ago -- it was weird ( well it was by Neil Gaiman so that is to be expected) but I couldn't put it down
(which really annoyed Vixdad because he had bought it for himself and I kept stealing it everytime he put it down)
Yes, I expected it to be a bit weird, and the writing to be excellent. I really like the narrator which is why I think the book is engrossing so far.
I recently read THE SEA by John Banville, another strange book though I'm not sure it is intended to be. I found much to like about this except the more I read the less I liked the people in the book. I personally need to care about some of the people.
I have that on my to-read list. But then again, I have dozens of books on my to-read list.
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TOD: Funny Girl (surprise!), Love Me or Leave Me
Wow. I am totally shocked by these choices. Who'd a thunk it.
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(http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/54/MPW-27011)
Richard Long died too young.
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Watching the beginning of 12 Years a Slave. I may have to watch this in installments because it's really upsetting. But I like the pacing and the direction.
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We watched a very strange and somewhat disturbing documentary entitled "The Last Member." I won't spoiler the premise for any DR that may wish to watch it. But it's quite outré.
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Topic of the Day:
The first three that came to mind AND I've seen these live and in person: Hal Holbrook in "Mark Twain Tonight!," Frank Gorshin in "Say Goodnight Gracie" and Frank Ferrante in "Groucho: A Life in Revue." All three were fantastic!
I searched Google and came across lists of biographical movies and musicals and I've seen and like these (in alphabetical order):
1776
Amadeus
Annie Get Your Gun
Assassins
Barnum
The Boy from Oz
Bugsy Malone
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Cannibal! The Musical
Catch Me If You Can (I liked both the movie and the musical)
Erin Brockovich
Evita (the stage musical)
Funny Girl
Gypsy
Hans Christian Andersen
Heart Like a Wheel (parts of this were filmed here in Olympia!)
I Love You, Phillip Morris
Jesus Christ Superstar
Julie & Julia
The King and I
The King's Speech
Midnight Express
Moneyball
Reds
The Return of Martin Guerre
Schindler's List
Side Show
The Sound of Music
Stavisky (love the score)
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Sunday in the Park with George
The Three Faces of Eve
Till the Clouds Roll By (it was on TCM recently)
And finally...Val Kilmer IS Moses!
;)
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We watched a very strange and somewhat disturbing documentary entitled "The Last Member." I won't spoiler the premise for any DR that may wish to watch it. But it's quite outré.
Okay, I had to look it up. Sing, do you mean "The Final Member (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2318701/reference)?"
Because if you do... :o
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Hot and humid here for the next several days.
We are hoping to hit 70 tomorrow.
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Hot and humid here for the next several days.
We are hoping to hit 70 tomorrow.
Hit 70 what?? What did these 70 things ever do to you?? >:(
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:))
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And on that note (F#), I'm going home.
Until later!
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Doesn't EVERYONE wear a body mitten when watching television?
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bodymitteh_zps0eeb4002.jpg)
I'm wearing one now
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oh look I could post
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TOD: Funny Girl (surprise!), Love Me or Leave Me
Wow. I am totally shocked by these choices. Who'd a thunk it.
Is Brent Barrett in LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME?
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I tried to post earlier but I could not
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so I did some reading
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I am re reading the five books of the Game of Thrones series -- I am on book four at the moment
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I wonder if Elmore heard from his Super
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Vixdad has made noise about rolling out the portable a/c unit
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myself I am happy with the box fans
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I am very tired
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I am not sure why
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Vixdad took us to a diner tonight
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I thought of you, DR Chas
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PAGE FIVE!!!
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It is a real Greek diner with real Greeks
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I'm very tired, too.
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Vixdad had the cheeseburger platter
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Nighty, night.
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Vixter had chicken Parmesan (two huge cutlets) which came with a choice of soup or salad, she had the Manhattan clam chowder, and also came with a huge platter of spaghetti in a delicious homemade marinara sauce
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I'll be having spaghetti and chicken parm for lunch tomorrow - love them doggy bags
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We watched a very strange and somewhat disturbing documentary entitled "The Last Member." I won't spoiler the premise for any DR that may wish to watch it. But it's quite outré.
But is it good? I have been thinking of watching it.
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and I had a delicious Spanakopita: lovely, flaky golden brown filo with just perfect spinach and cheese filling with a tangy yogurt sauce
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It it wasn't one of those cheap Spanokipta where the filo is only on top - this was like a huge turnover
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I still have half of that left as well
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Sing, do you mean "The Final Member (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2318701/reference)?"
That's the one! :)
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DR TCB - I can't say good/bad. It is weird and surprising, I will say that for it.
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A diner!!
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DR TCB - I can't say good/bad. It is weird and surprising, I will say that for it.
Weird and surprising? The same could be said of you!
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I have been abandoned.
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A diner!!
we passed two of them to get to this one'
I love LI
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I have been abandoned.
who would do such a thing?
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I, apparently, as I just noticed the time
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good night... or should I say, good morning?
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Finished with my viewing and eating some tuna for my evening snack.
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T.O.D.
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
WITH A SONG IN MY HEART
LINCOLN
LADY SINGS THE BLUES
JESUS OF NAZARETH
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No post in almost an hour?
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Shocking!
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I guess not, really.
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I am the only one here at the moment, except BK. And I am not really sure that he is here.
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So, I know what I must do.
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And I don't believe in one word posts (but two is okay).
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And having said that......
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I give you
Page Six!
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I believe my work here is done.
G'night!