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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 12:40:52 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you know the ins and outs of the notes and also the outs and ins of the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the sleuthing cows come home. Yes, those cows are sleuthing away, led by Mr. Hercowl Poirot.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 12:42:26 AM: And the word of the day is: TRANSMUTATION!
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 12:55:10 AM: And a very happy anniversary to dear reader Ben and his ever-lovin' Ant.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 12:55:42 AM: I'd like to know the exact date that dear reader Rodzinski became a WUSSBURGER.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 12:56:41 AM: I've just started to read Gregory McGuire's "Lost". DP Colin did not finish it (lost interest) and DR td was also disappointed. I shall be interested to read "Son Of A Witch" which will be published soon.

Last book I read was a collection of linked short stories "The Turning" from my favourite author, Tim Winton.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 12:57:41 AM: Wasn't DR Rodzinski out of town this weekend? (Chicago!)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 12:58:08 AM: Happy anniversary Ben and Anthony.
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Post by: Iris* on August 07, 2005, 01:00:49 AM: I have seen The March Of The Penguins.

Is there anything cuter than a baby penguin?

I want one. I swear, I would take such good care of it.
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Post by: Iris* on August 07, 2005, 01:05:09 AM: The next book I plan to read is The Kite Runner. I have been inspired by DRJane and DrGinny.
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Post by: Iris* on August 07, 2005, 01:09:04 AM: ***And a very Happy Anniversary to Ben and and Anthony***
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 01:10:50 AM: The Very Happiest of Anniversaries to DR Ben and his ever-lovin' Anthony!!
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 01:14:14 AM: The last book that I read was BK's very own "Writer's Block."
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Post by: Iris* on August 07, 2005, 01:14:38 AM: My TRANSMUTATION is about to take place.

From wake cycle to sleep cycle.

Good night, all.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 07, 2005, 01:15:38 AM: I am currently reading a book called STAND & DELIVER, a history of Highwaymen. Then I have a play caled BLOODY POETRY by Howard Brenton about Byron, Shelley, Mary Shelley, etc. I am also thumbing through ALEXANDER OF MACEDON because I watched Oliver Stone's director's cut of ALEXANDER and what a tedious piece of emptiness this is. Barely a half hour into it, I turned to The Lovely Wife and said, "The Burton ALEXANDER THE GREAT isn't a good film, but it's already better than this. This is my first experience with Colin Farrell and I must say I find him appalling uncharismatic and not a particularly good actor. Val Kilmer and others seem to be affecting Irish accents...for Greek and Macedonian characters...I guess to accomodate Farrell, although his Irish seems to come and go in an attempt to do standard, neutral North Atlantic. Angelina Jolie uses something that sounds like bad Russian-Italian-vaguely Middle Eastern. Then you've got some smaller roles who are doing Cockney or Low English accents that would make Dick Van Dyke blush!

Both accents and ability notwithstanding, there is not much people can do with the ponderous, pretentious, somnambulistic dialogue (I thought Oliver Stone could write better than this) that preaches and predicts the future and doesn't really say much at all. Production values are handsome, but spectacle without plot or character and dynamic dialogue is rather pointless.

A big part of the problem is you don't believe that Colin Farrell, who plays Alexander as a petulant, puzzled, whiny little boy, could lead anybody anywhere. Nor that anyone would follow him for very long. He gives what are supposed to be mesmerizing, rousing speeches that just leave you scratching your head and sound like mindless screeching or whinging (People shout a lot in this film...it's not subtle).

At least Burton was focused, driven, and vaguely messaniac in his approach, and his anguish came off as anguish, not the pouting of a teenage boy. Which is the biggest difference. Burton plays a man; Farrell is yet just another immature youth of which we have too many in the movies.

We actually watched the Burton Alexander later. And it's amazing either how much Stone just swiped from the movie or how much history is actually recorded about Alexander, because some scenes down to the dialogue were eeriely familiar. That's why I thumbing through the bio...I want to find these moments.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:22:11 AM: Yes, Colin Farrell doesn't do it for me, just a bore like so many of today's actors.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:23:12 AM: I only have ever enjoyed one Oliver Stone "film" and that's JFK, but only because I find the subject interesting.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:23:32 AM: And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:24:35 AM: Ye olde iPod is playing - my "Pretty Vocals" playlist. Currently playing: Karen Carpenter and The Carpenters, Rainy Days and Mondays. That girl has such a voice from God.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:25:03 AM: I'm having me a late-night frenzy.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:27:47 AM: Holy moley on rye, I just got a load of how many hainsies/kimlets are having birthdays this month. Non-stop. We'll be eating lots of cheese slices and ham chunks, that much I can tell you.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 01:48:29 AM: Party Hearty!! ;D
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:51:51 AM: We have a quorum on the forum, yet their all sitting there like so much fish.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 01:54:26 AM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 12:57:41 AM
Wasn't DR Rodzinski out of town this weekend? (Chicago!)

Good morning, DRTomovoz! Yes, DRRodzinski is away until Monday with some family reunion in the midwest. I hate gaetting up at 4:30.

TOD:
I've been working my way through bios of Michael Redgrave, John Fraser, Denis Quilley, and Madame de Pompadour. I decided to reread A TALE OF TWO CITIES, since I've been listening to the recording of this version DRJoey is working on. Dickens has just introduced the DeFarges and their wine shop. I have a long way to go.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ANTHONY AND BEN!!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 01:55:56 AM: Quote from: bk on August 07, 2005, 01:24:35 AM
Ye olde iPod is playing - my "Pretty Vocals" playlist. Currently playing: Karen Carpenter and The Carpenters, Rainy Days and Mondays. That girl has such a voice from God.
Can't argue with that.
Often on my playlist is Karen.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 01:58:42 AM: I've never been that fond of gaetting either DR Elmore. I've just never really coped with those involved steps using ballet foot positions.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 02:00:17 AM: You could do no far far better reading DR Elmore.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 02:00:27 AM: I've been printing the DVD cover that I made for What If? but my printer ran out of ink, so I had to refill it. The problem is that I have to print something several times or let the printer set for a while (it'll be over night, this time) for the ink to be completely saturated into the sponge in the ink cartridge, otherwise the colors don't print properly...which they're not. :P
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 02:03:05 AM: So no Prints Charming in Olympia DR George?
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 02:06:38 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on August 07, 2005, 01:15:38 AM
Both accents and ability notwithstanding, there is not much people can do with the ponderous, pretentious, somnambulistic dialogue (I thought Oliver Stone could write better than this) that preaches and predicts the future and doesn't really say much at all. Production values are handsome, but spectacle without plot or character and dynamic dialogue is rather pointless.

DRPogue, thanks for your thoughts about the film. I hope never to see a film by the pretentious Mr Stone ever again since catching his bundle of lies, homophobia, and trash called JFK. I have vague memories of his glowing tribute to himself as a great writer in the published screenplay to PLATOON, which I haven't thought abput in the past 15 years or so.

I was never much interested in Alexander the Great, and I never understood the popularity of the Mary Renault novels about him. I much preferred her account of Theseus in THE KING MUST DIE. I'd be more interested in reading a bio, so you'll have to tell us how the bok is.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 02:07:35 AM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 02:03:05 AM
So no Prints Charming in Olympia DR George?

Sadly, no. :'(

;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 02:11:53 AM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 01:58:42 AM
I've never been that fond of gaetting either DR Elmore. I've just never really coped with those involved steps using ballet foot positions.

Don't mock me! I'm a pathetic typist. I'm more to be pitied than censured.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 02:21:54 AM: I always blame my proofreading DR Elmore. Amazing how we instantly see other people's errors and not our own!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 02:23:23 AM: I just had a phone call from my mother. That's significant. (td will understand). It was not from my mother who died in 2001.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 04:01:30 AM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 02:21:54 AM
I always blame my proofreading DR Elmore. Amazing how we instantly see other people's errors and not our own!

Isn't it amazing? You read, think it looks good, and then you find the posting' s a grammatical, spelling disaster! Story of my life!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 04:39:22 AM: Good morning all.I actually woke up before my alarm at 3:30 am and got to the airport by a little after 4:00am. I was shocked to find people and an open coffee stand, but very happy. PDX has free wireless internet, so I had to get on and play while I wait.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 04:39:38 AM: Alone again, naturally
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 04:40:00 AM: Well, no one to talk to, nothing to do but dance and get ready to fly
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 04:40:18 AM: Talk to ya later
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 05:17:05 AM: Belated Birthday Wishes to DR TD and Betsy!
Wish both of you had a special beautiful birthday.
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 05:21:56 AM: Nice photos from the gathering! Thanks to DR Cillaliz and George. Happy to see that DRs in Portland are all good friends (as DRs in the East )
I'd like to join you folks at a HHW gathering someday.
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 05:26:46 AM: Today, I saw a loooong Italian film, La Meglio Gioventu’ (The Best of Youth) at theater and I liked it. It was a quietly and heartily emotional film. The story was about a family in Rome for 37 years (1966-2003) and the work was originally made as a TV drama. I was surprised by the opening with House of The Rising Sun by The Animals in overwhelmingly loud sound and then could hear different kinds of music, pops, rocks, jazz and classics, in consonance with the times, in it. It runs 6 hours and 6 minutes, started at 11:00 and finished at 17:40 with 30-minutes-intermission for lunch (!) I got very sleepy after lunch as I’d thought and probably missed a few minutes of the second half while I was nodding (couldn’t resist it) :-\
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 05:28:34 AM: Best wishes for a bright and happy anniversary to DR Ben and Anthony!
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Post by: Jennifer on August 07, 2005, 05:34:33 AM: Happy Anniversary to DR Ben and Anthony!

Btw, I have found out that unless you want to be wide awake at 12:30am, it is not smart to drink an iced cappucino at 10pm. :(
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Post by: Jennifer on August 07, 2005, 05:41:44 AM: Re: last night's BIG BROTHER 6.

Did anybody else find what they saw on last night's show different from what they read on canoe? I thought that Rachel had agreed to switch their noms to Sarah/James. But it seems like she had no choice, because she was screwed over by howie (he had promised people he was going to do that).

I still don't get why howie did not ask james what he had to say. This doesn't make sense to me. Oh, and how convenient that all those in the "Friendship" forgot to tell Howie the part about how James changed his mind and told ivette he would not nom Howie/Rachel but rather Maggie. In my mind james was never planning on nominating Howie/Rachel or why would he have gone to Ivette (BEFORE the HOH comp) and told her the deal was off.

I agree with everyone. Howie is totally stupid. And he screwed this up for everyone on his team.
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 05:45:56 AM: Quote from: George on August 07, 2005, 02:00:27 AM
I've been printing the DVD cover that I made for What If? but my printer ran out of ink, so I had to refill it. The problem is that I have to print something several times or let the printer set for a while (it'll be over night, this time) for the ink to be completely saturated into the sponge in the ink cartridge, otherwise the colors don't print properly...which they're not. :P

Sorry about the refill, DR George. Your ink cartridge has a five-gallon capacity? ;)
Well, may I ask if, if, if you have a recorder which makes a copy to(on?) VHS cassette from DVD? I’ve been always wishing to see dear BK’s What If? but I don’t have a player for region 1/ region free DVDs. If, if, if you make a copy (VHS cassette or region free DVD) of What If? for me, it’ll be very, very, very appreciated.
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 05:47:35 AM: Good morning, DR Jennifer!
Have a beautiful Sunday!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 06:11:12 AM: Good Morning!

...Off to rehearsal....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 06:11:36 AM: Happy Anniversary Ben and Ant!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 06:12:13 AM: Books: "The Piano Tuner", and one of the collections of Ruth Reichl's essays/stories/writings.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 06:12:25 AM: And now...

Laters...
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 06:33:26 AM: Now that I take a real look at them, the question of the day has caught me at a strange time in terms of the books I've read and am reading. I hope there's no insight into the person to be gathered from the books they read at a given moment. :) There's too much of a money-oriented theme to my current list.

The book I've just pretty much finished is Bob Sehlinger's UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO LAS VEGAS 2005, since I'd been planning a trip back to Vegas that now seems unlikely to happen this summer.

And I've just started HOW TO LIVE AND DIE WITH NEW YORK PROBATE, following up on the Estate Planning seminar they just sent me to from work.

Next on tap: David Spencer's MUSICAL THEATER WRITER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE.
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Post by: Joey on August 07, 2005, 06:41:04 AM: Happy Anniversary DR Ben and Ant! ;D
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Post by: Joey on August 07, 2005, 06:49:33 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 06, 2005, 10:38:27 PM
DR Joey: When are you in the City? What are you seeing while you're here? You should stop by MTI - I can give you the grand tour and if you contact me before you come in, I might be able to scrounge up a couple of door prizes.

That sounds great DR Jason! I'll be in the city starting Monday and will be leaving Friday afternoon. I'll go ahead and send you my cell phone number.
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Post by: td on August 07, 2005, 06:49:44 AM: BOOKS:
THE HISTORIAN - slow to begin, but well worth the effort in the end; quickly added to my top ten favorite novels.
SERENITY FALLS: WRIT IN BLOOD - creepy, mesmerizing, but somewhat lacking; the first in a trilogy.
SERNITY FALLS: THE PACK - (which I am currently reading), quick moving, truly scary and featuring TRANSMUTATIONS galore! Not to mention buckets of blood and vivid imagery.

I'll pipe in on ALEXANDER (and Colin Farrell) - I haven't seen the Director's Cut, but, to my understanding, the scenes with Ms. Dawson are lessened with this cut; the scenes have been re-arranged, Mr. Hopkins has less to do and Ms. Jolie (channeling Bela Lugosi) and Mr. Kilmer have more to do. The new cut does NOT (supposedly) cut down on any of the love that dare not speak its name subtext; I'm curious to know, since I found the theatrical film to be a brave, but ultimately, only so-so film. The dvd, however of the threatrical cut, is definitely one of the best looking and sounding dvds in my collection.

As for Colin, when he's good, he's very, very good; when he's miscast, he's rotten but watchable. I think that despite his looks and magnetism, he's not primed to be a leading man, though he does carry off PHONE BOOTH impeccably. He's best when he's supporting as in TIGERLAND and DAREDEVIL. He certainly brings nada to the table as ALEXANDER, but a petulant glare.

As for Stone, the only other film I own of his is JFK. Because of my interest in the subject matter, I saw this theatrically on its opening night and several other times thereafter.

Stone's ALEXANDER (theatrical version) is a great-looking film, the early scenes in the subterranean caves transferred quite well to dvd, but the script is all over the place! Alexander is Henry V at some points, at others he's just some Irish lad with a surger dude mentality. All in all, though, I enjoyed ALEXANDER more than Wolfgang Peterson's TROY, of which I only liked the score and Mr. Bana's performance. . .

I'll be interested to pick up the book on Alexander which DR Pogue has mentioned.
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Post by: Michael on August 07, 2005, 07:15:52 AM: I have been reading three non fiction books. One was a biography of Lorenz Hart that I was using for research for a play I wanted to write about him. Which I did start and gave to my lawyer to read and he suggested that I drop it. Not because it was bad, but because I could get sued.

The other two books were also non fiction bboks:

We Could Always Call Them Bulgarians (A Theater Book)
Tinker Bells and Evil Queens (A book about the Walt Disney Company that read more like a thesis for some kind of university degree)
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Post by: Michael on August 07, 2005, 07:18:29 AM: The title of today's notes: SLEUTH reminded me of a story that one of the titles considered for the play SLEUTH was "Who's Afraid Of Stephen Sondheim?"

Does anyone know if this is actually true?
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 07:33:16 AM: Quote from: bk on August 07, 2005, 12:42:26 AM
And the word of the day is: TRANSMUTATION!
Thomas the Tank Engine is an example of a trans mutation into something really creepy.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 07:46:58 AM: Quote from: FJL on August 07, 2005, 06:33:26 AM
...And I've just started HOW TO LIVE AND DIE WITH NEW YORK PROBATE, following up on the Estate Planning seminar they just sent me to from work. ...
I've got to get these glasses cleaned. I thought you'd written HOW TO LIVE AND DIE WITH NEW YORK PROSTATE!

::) :-\ ;D
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 07:53:40 AM: Finished reading, fiction: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. (Not to be confused with DR George and the Half-Orange Prints.)

Finished reading, non-fiction: New York, from Williams-Sonoma. Yep, a cookbook.

There's nothing on my must-read list right now. I'm busy enough that my reading time is severely diminished. (Oh, for the olden days, when my two-hour commute on public transportation gave me oodles of time to read...)
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 07:58:15 AM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 12:56:41 AM
I've just started to read Gregory McGuire's "Lost". DP Colin did not finish it (lost interest) and DR td was also disappointed. I shall be interested to read "Son Of A Witch" which will be published soon....
Most people I've heard from have found Lost to be McGuire's weakest book. (Apart from his children's lit, of course.) And I recall that he hinted that there was another story to be told about Oz towards the end of Wicked.

Do you know anything about his collection of rewritten fairy tales, Leaping Beauty? I keep trying to find books for the grandlads, and this caught my eye a while back. Unfortunately, it was while I was short of funds and I had to leave it on the shelf at the store.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 08:11:15 AM: Happy Anniversary to Ben and Anthony!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:13:11 AM: THE DUCK FOLLIES...

The duck has been postponed. The store that was supposed to supply said duck, Beautiful Foods, won't have the fresh duck for us until next Wednesday. Since this is after der B's birthday, it seems rather silly to try to roast it for his birthday dinner, particularly since the recipe he wants me to try is from the previously mentioned New York and requires the duck to be aged in the fridge for three days before the roasting. Heck, at that rate we'll be having duck for my birthday celebration, and I'd much rather have sushi.

So, instead I'll be fixing der B a roast leg of lamb. It will probably have to wait until the day after his birthday, because of his commitment to ladsit on Monday. The good news is that I'm off work early enough on Tuesday to make this a good target for the dinner. (Now I just need to find the leg of lamb, and make a few other adjustments...)

As for the duck, it will still be on the menu soon. After all, we've ordered the bird and it would be rude not to purchase it. We'll just have to pick something else to celebrate, rather than the birthday.

:-\
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 08:14:59 AM: Page Three?
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 08:16:01 AM: Off to the SPECIAL HAIR & MAKEUP session for PIPPIN called by the HAIR-COSTUME designer who quit on Friday night....maybe....and who may...or MAY NOT be there....and it's a mess.

But we open on Thursday....and then PIPPIN will belong to the ages.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 08:17:47 AM: Last books read:

DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY recommended by DR GINNY. The story of the architect of the 1903 Chicago Exposition and a doctor in the same town full of nefarious deeds. A true story.

THE PERFECT CRIME - a book about Leopold & Loeb (not the composers).

THE SHORT HAPPY REIGN OF PIPPIN IV by John Steinbeck....a very funny small book!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 08:18:09 AM: Off to a useless session of face and hair renovation.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:21:03 AM: Be of stout heart, JRand!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:22:05 AM: (In the fashion dictated by the tabloid wags)

[size=20]Happy Anniversary, Banthony![/size]
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Post by: Ben on August 07, 2005, 08:42:57 AM: Thanks for all the sweet wishes. We will spend a quiet day. Anthony is still nursing his foot and since we're going to Michigan in two weeks for a very quick trip he wants to stay off it as much as possible.

I'm finishing Harry Potter and I'm also finishing Musical Comedy in America: From the Black Crook to South Pacific. It's a book by Cecil Smith that came out in 1950. I found it in Ant's collection and it's an interesting read.

I began This Much I Know is True by Wally Lamb. It won the Pulizter Prize but I couldn't finish it.

Even though they are not books, I'm catching up on old issues of The New Yorker.
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 09:03:50 AM: Best anniversary wishes to Ben & Anthony! Where are you going in Michigan? Southeastern MI is my "home" - grew up in Detroit and spent 5 years in Ann Arbor. My sister still lives in Grand Blanc, which is near Flint. It's a beautiful state and I was very sad to read George Will's column in today's paper about the (he thinks) irreversible decay of Detroit.
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 09:07:53 AM: Today is a cooking Sunday for me. My aunt's moving van arrived yesterday from Phoenix, so she and my mom are busy getting her settled into her new home at Otterbein Retirement Community. We're taking dinner out to them later. Richard's menu recommendation: cold fried chicken, baked beans, and potato salad. The chicked is fried and chilling, beans are ready to bake in Mom's oven, and the potato salad has been transferred from deli containers to my own (I've never made potato salad - that's my sister's and DN Laura's specialty).
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 09:12:56 AM: It's so flattering to read in today's posts that DR's Iris and JRand are reading things that I (and Jane) have recommended. I'm into a new lady sleuth (the town's assistant reference librarian) mystery series set in Amarillo, TX (who'd have thought it, Jose?). It's by D. R. Meredith and the premise is "a mystery reading group meddles in murder." I'm about half-way through the first of 4 and am enjoying the many references to the genre.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 10:02:13 AM: I'm up, I'm up. This is the first time in a week I've slept past eight o'clock, and boy did I need to.

Yes, Shayne, Who's Afraid of Stephen Sondheim was an early title for Sleuth.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 10:26:45 AM: Afternoon, all. Hope everyone is well!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DR BEN & ANT!! Congratulations!

DR Joey: I'll be in the office all week from 9:30-5:30, so feel free to stop in. Like I said, let me know a guesstimate of when you're stopping by and I'll see what I can do about scrounging up some sparkling souvenirs.

Today is, much to my dismay, laundry day. I don't want to do it. Really, I don't.

What have I been reading? Well, it's more like what have I been planning to read. I started "The Light In the Piazza" last night. I started "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" about 2 weeks ago. I'm on Chapter 4. I started "To Kill a Mockingbird" a few months ago. I'm on Chapter 4. I started "The Wind in the Willows" in March. I'm on Chapter 5. And I have (literally) 15 books waiting to be read that are just sitting on my shelf.

DR SWW: The sequel to "Wicked" is called "Son of a Witch," to which DR Tomovoz referred earlier. It's set to be released in September! :) http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93670.html
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 10:40:44 AM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 10:26:45 AM
DR SWW: The sequel to "Wicked" is called "Son of a Witch," to which DR Tomovoz referred earlier. It's set to be released in September! :) http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93670.html
Sorry, I thought that was clear in my reference, in context to DR Tomovoz's post.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 07, 2005, 10:42:32 AM: TD, the book I have on Alexander is an old one written by Harold Lamb, an author I collect. One can usually find a used paperback of it somewhere relatively cheap. There are probably other later ones that are more thorough.

I felt Stone's handling of Aexander's gayness was tepid at best and utterly passionless so that when Alexander has his big grief scene over Hephaestion's death, I didn't believe it. The romantic scenes between the two were very tentative, limited to embraces so "we don't turn folks off or make them think Alexander is a wussy". And it was immediately followed with very passionate love scene with Roxane with lots of nudity to show that, "Yeah, even though Alexander did it with guys, he was butch and knew how to give a woman a real rogering.".

The only interesting part about homosexuality was when Christopher Plummer, as Aristotle, explains to his young students a philosophy about the love between two men which probably bore some resemblance to the Grecian attitude to it...which was that it was a fairly normal practice among them; even though it was still couched in caveats about what kind of homosexual love was noble and what kind was not (Achilles' excessive love for Patroclus was not).

But the biggest problem was you believe neither Farrell nor Jared Leto. They look embarrassed, uncomfortable, and worried about their images. There was no heat or any kind of passion in the relationship. And aside from a couple of these scenes, Leto's character has absolutely nothing else to do.

It was actually one of the biggest problems of the film with all of Alexander's companions...they may get one or two scenes, but the rest of the time they are reduced to extras and you really never get to know any of them as individuals, they're merely serving plot.

elmore, I too prefer THE KING MUST DIE, though I found Renault's Alexander novels more interesting than the films. The problem with Alexander is that he pretty much goes from success to success in the latter half of his life. Not a lot of dramatic conflict.

It is his relationship with his parents and their political wrangling that's the interesting part, but that it is the first half of his life. Writers and film-makers try to make Alexander full of Oedipal angst and filled with father issues to give his life some drama, but it still can't make up for the second half of his life which becomes military campaign after military campaign and victory after victory. After one or two battles, you've pretty much seen them all...and you already know the outcome.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 10:44:15 AM: We are getting thundered here in Rehoboth. I'll have to talk der B into driving me to work, instead of my usual hike in.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Joey on August 07, 2005, 11:03:28 AM: In reference to the past topic of getting back in touch with people, I talked for the first time today with a guy I went to school with from Kindergarten through 8th grade. I went to a very small Catholic school with only one teacher per grade level, and I hadn't talked to him since then. We never had very much in common then, but we have a lot in common now and I will probably be in regular contact with him and another guy who went to school with us because of some mutual interests. It was good to talk to him.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 11:46:22 AM: Good Afternoon!

Back from our rehearsal. And our second run-thru. The show is in great shape! Still some rough spots, and actually one new song to be written, taught and staged, but we have a good week and a half before we go into tech, so... Some of the higher-ups came to the run-thru today too. It was their first time hearing me. And I'm sort of anxious to hear what they heard/thought.

But for now, my day is basically done. It's another beautiful day here in the Berkshires, but I think I'm going to take it easy - possibly a nap after last night's late-night theatre-going. And the composer may call me up later to play through the new material.

But for now...
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 11:50:28 AM: DR SWW - Re: Your Duck - Does the duck just need to sit in the fridge for three days unadorned? Or is their a marinade involved?

There was a recipe in Cook's Illustrated a few months ago for a roast turkey - maybe chicken - which called for letting the bird sit in the fridge uncovered for a few days before cooking it. This was it helped to "manage" the moisture content in the skin - which would, in turn, help it to cook more evenly.

Is this what will happen to the duck?
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 12:02:02 PM: Quote from: Joey on August 07, 2005, 11:03:28 AM
In reference to the past topic of getting back in touch with people, I talked for the first time today with a guy I went to school with from Kindergarten through 8th grade. I went to a very small Catholic school with only one teacher per grade level, and I hadn't talked to him since then. We never had very much in common then, but we have a lot in common now and I will probably be in regular contact with him and another guy who went to school with us because of some mutual interests. It was good to talk to him.

DRJoey, what happened to your avatar?
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 12:04:59 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 11:50:28 AM
DR SWW - Re: Your Duck - Does the duck just need to sit in the fridge for three days unadorned? Or is their a marinade involved?

My mother used to say there was nothing more embarassing than a naked duck sitting in ther fridge. I think that's what she said.

DRJose, it was so sad saying goodbye to Tom Murray today. It's been great having him around for 5 months. He does excellent detective work!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 12:29:17 PM: Hi Everyone. Rodzinski is indeed out of town for a family reunion- Crown Point, Indiana to be exact. He left Thursday AM and will get back tomorrow night so that is why you have not seen him on the board.

I have no such excuse. Friday was my last day at work, so I spent most of that day celebrating and a good portion of yesterday recovering from the celebration. :)

Today, I've been playing with my going away present- an iPod mini! It took me a little while to figure out what the heck to do, but now I'm on a role and having a great time picking out music to put onto it.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 12:30:16 PM: And now, I am off to break it in with a jog in the park.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 12:36:56 PM: ...I have to say, I'm really digging spaceagepop.com. Very cool stuff - and a bunch of tracks are actually taken from LPs that have yet to see the light of day on CD.

Currently playing, Ferrante & Teicher playing "The Moon Was Yellow" from Heavenly Sounds in Hi-Fi.

:)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 12:40:04 PM: Ohh... And now "Out of this World" as rendered by Frank Comstock on "Music from Outer Space".

Groovy!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 12:41:05 PM: DR elmore - I'm sure he will his time with you too. -And I need to get some sort of address from you for him so that I can thank him properly for his recommendation.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 12:42:04 PM: DR TPunk - Hope you had a nice jog in the Park sporting your new iPod mini.

Oh - What color?
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 12:48:24 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 12:41:05 PM
DR elmore - I'm sure he will his time with you too. -And I need to get some sort of address from you for him so that I can thank him properly for his recommendation.

DRJose, I'll send you his email address and phone number. I don't have any Chicago street address for him. I'm sure it's somewhere in the recording office.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 12:48:59 PM: And now I think I shall catch up on some reading.. and/or nap...

Laters...
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 12:50:15 PM: What color was TPunk's jog? Green, I think.

Just back from the Farmer's Market, which was like a ghost town. People must be staying in, basking in their air conditioning.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Jennifer on August 07, 2005, 12:54:00 PM: DR Hisaka, sorry i must have logged off earlier before seeing your hello. I didn't want to seem rude.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 12:57:03 PM: I would say the jog was more of a bright red, oh wait, that's the color of my face...

The iPod is silver. They wanted to get me a pink one, but they were sold out. And I was too impatient to trade it in.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: François de Paris on August 07, 2005, 01:04:12 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 02:06:38 AM
I'd be more interested in reading a bio, so you'll have to tell us how the bok is.

We like to mock about ... the bok! ;)

(Qui Bene Amat Bene Castigat!)

JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE wishes to Ant and Ben, and vice versa!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 01:11:40 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on August 07, 2005, 01:04:12 PM
We like to mock about ... the bok! ;)

(Qui Bene Amat Bene Castigat!)

You're as cruel as your friend Tom! (sob!)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Joey on August 07, 2005, 01:22:51 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 12:02:02 PM
DRJoey, what happened to your avatar?

Well, I don't have a current photo but here you go. The most recent I have is from the marathon. I have to run out and get a few things right now, but I will get an updated avatar in a few hours. I always have troubles getting it to come to the right dimensions though. :-[
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 01:25:00 PM: Quote from: Joey on August 07, 2005, 01:22:51 PM
Well, I don't have a current photo but here you go. The most recent I have is from the marathon. I have to run out and get a few things right now, but I will get an updated avatar in a few hours. I always have troubles getting it to come to the right dimensions though. :-[

Joey, if you e-mail me the picture, I can help with it. :)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 01:27:49 PM: Well, I'm home. What is it with Denver. It was a beautiful day and we still sat on the plane for an hour before we took off. Think I'll avoid Denver in the future if possible.

The rest of the trip home was uneventful except driving my new car home from the airport. What a fun thing to come home to
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 01:27:56 PM: Back from laundering. It was extremely hot and nasty in the laundromat today. Poor ventilation...

DR TPunk: YOU GOT AN IPOD-MINI AS A GOING AWAY GIFT??? My God...MTI would never consider such a thing. You're lucky to get a "how-do-you-do" when you leave that place. I'm glad you're free from the mouse's clutch. When do you start at GMHC?
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 01:31:06 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 01:27:49 PM
Well, I'm home. What is it with Denver. It was a beautiful day and we still sat on the plane for an hour before we took off. Think I'll avoid Denver in the future if possible.

The rest of the trip home was uneventful except driving my new car home from the airport. What a fun thing to come home to

That was quick! So, what kind of car?? ;)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: François de Paris on August 07, 2005, 01:32:54 PM: Quote from: Joey on August 07, 2005, 01:22:51 PM
Well, I don't have a current photo but here you go.

DR JOEY, with that "NF" on your T-Shirt, you'd be easily assimilated (Oh, a Candide reference!) here in France! :D

http://www.marque-nf.com/
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 01:40:15 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 01:27:56 PM
DR TPunk: YOU GOT AN IPOD-MINI AS A GOING AWAY GIFT??? My God...MTI would never consider such a thing. You're lucky to get a "how-do-you-do" when you leave that place. I'm glad you're free from the mouse's clutch. When do you start at GMHC?

Well, it wasn't exactly a gift from Disney, it was from my co-workers. Which I thought was especially nice as they usually only take up collections when someone is getting married or having a baby.

My job at GMHC starts in a week and a half. I decided to go to California next week for a mini vaca and to work on the Jazz Fest with my friend. I get to drive a golf cart!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 01:40:55 PM: I must be off...people to see, places to go, things to do...then come back and do laundry. Excitin', ain't it??
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: François de Paris on August 07, 2005, 01:41:58 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 01:11:40 PM
You're as cruel as your friend Tom! (sob!)

ME????

I'm worst!!

Remember! I'm French!

;D
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 01:45:38 PM: Quote from: George on August 07, 2005, 01:31:06 PM
That was quick! So, what kind of car?? ;)

Actually I picked it up on the way to the airport to go to Portland. It's a 2005 Prius. I had a 2003, but the newer models are hatchbacks and get better mileage. Plus they are a lot sportier. I feel like I went from a nerdy compact car to a sports car. What fun.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 01:55:50 PM: Quote from: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 01:40:15 PM
Well, it wasn't exactly a gift from Disney, it was from my co-workers. Which I thought was especially nice as they usually only take up collections when someone is getting married or having a baby.

My job at GMHC starts in a week and a half. I decided to go to California next week for a mini vaca and to work on the Jazz Fest with my friend. I get to drive a golf cart!

TPunk, are you around this week?
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:01:29 PM: I am back from a wonderfully fulfilling trip to NYC. Have much to tell, but won't bore folks with long-winded summaries of all I did and every place I ate, drank, or sat down to get cool out of the stifling NYC summer. But I will mention the things of show biz interest for those who are, well, interested. :)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:04:30 PM: Happy Anniversary to DR Ben and Anthony.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:09:42 PM: As I discussed some lastg week, I am currently reading Sue Grafton's last alphabet book R IS FOR RICHOCHET, and since her next one isn't released until December, I have some Patricia Cornwells lined up if I want to read fiction. I will actually be starting William Mann's biography of John Schlesinger when I finish with the Grafton. I also have UNCLE MAME on tap which has been sitting there patiently waiting to be read. Soon, Dear Patrick, soon!!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: François de Paris on August 07, 2005, 02:09:43 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 01:55:50 PM
TPunk, are you around this week?

No! She plans to be asquare! ;)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 02:09:48 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 01:55:50 PM
TPunk, are you around this week?

I am indeed!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:23:37 PM: The first night's show was MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT. I found it a riot from beginning to end with just enough changes from the film to keep me guessing. Liked the music (but it was no great score certainly), and the production was wonderfully tight, especially considering we had THREE standbys on Thursday night - John Bolton for Tim Curry (simply superb with a much better singing voice than Curry and seemed to my eyes years younger, too), Rosena Hill for Sara Ramirez (my biggest disappointment as I really wanted to see and hear her live; Rosena was in outstanding voice but maybe not quite ready to play with these pros), and James Ludwig for Michael McGrath (singing and acting seemingly on equal terms with his co-stars).

These were the most standbys I've ever seen in a single show in over 40 years of NYC theater-going. Yet, they were up to the challenges for the most part and after a tiny initial disappointment that certain stars weren't going to be seen, I wasn't at all unhappy with the results. The two men in particular did great jobs and the lady was just a tad under them in expertise.

David Hyde Pierce did his usual stuff (great second act show-stopper for him, but he seemed underutilized otherwise) and loved, loved, loved, Alan Tudyk who's replaced Hank Azaria until he returns in November. And when Tudyk stripped off his shirt as Lancelot, that upper body definition was certainly the equal of Azaria's that I've seen in other work.

Loved Chrisopher Sieber, too. It's the best I've ever seen him on stage.

So, a very fun, very silly show that had nothing on its mind but a good, goofy time. I certainly had that.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 02:25:15 PM: Quote from: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 01:40:15 PM
Well, it wasn't exactly a gift from Disney, it was from my co-workers. Which I thought was especially nice as they usually only take up collections when someone is getting married or having a baby.

Perhaps... there's... something you don't know... mwahahahahahaha.

I know this will sound very corny, but I suddenly got a craving for corn. Yes, Virginia, I got a craving for corn, so I bought me some ears of corn - two white, one yellow. What is the difference betwixt them? I'm boiling water now - I've been told to insert the corn into the boiling water for six count them six minutes. Does that sound right?
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:25:59 PM: A friend is loaning me ALEXANDER (the theatrical cut) next week, so I'll weigh in with my opinions later. Of Stone's films, I did respect his direction in JFK, and ON ANY SUNDAY is a great reference DVD to show off sound and picture on a home theater system.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:28:36 PM: I'll be back later with reports on the other three shows, but I have four days of e-mails to get to and other stuff that needs some tending.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 07, 2005, 02:30:45 PM: Good afternoon, fellow Dear Readers.

We had a "rehearsal" today, trying out the sound system and instruments and such. That's our story. It went pretty well, with just a few technical things to attend to. A lovely dinner afterwards was enjoyed by all. Then all was tidied up and now I'm home. So I was at church from 7:30 to 2:30.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 02:32:01 PM: I have the previous three days of notes and posts to get through, too, but I'll get to them over the next several days. I'll make comments as I can.

I'll be back later.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 02:57:51 PM: Quote from: TPunk on August 07, 2005, 02:09:48 PM
I am indeed!

Good! I have a book for you.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 03:10:08 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on August 07, 2005, 02:30:45 PM
Good afternoon, fellow Dear Readers.

We had a "rehearsal" today, trying out the sound system and instruments and such.
I know a disembodied body speaking from a burning bush has worked int he past. Maybe that was considered tacky for speaker placement.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 03:15:39 PM: I hope that post was not considered offensive.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 03:35:58 PM: Corn was quite yummy. I cooked it for eight minutes rather than six, which seemed to work just fine. I much preferred the white corn to the yellow - better flavor and crunch. Didn't overdo the butter, either. The lovely thing about an ear of corn is that it has a mere 75 calories and no fat.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 03:46:51 PM: Despite my preference for low humour and cheap jokes I do not care for corn at all.

Only in the last decade or so has the cinema industry here been invaded by the smell of pop corn which I also don't like much. One of my reasons for not going to the cinema in to avoid the smell. I don't really understand why people find it necessary to eat quanties of pop corn and candy and drink large quantities of sweetened coloured water as part of their movie going experience. I guess they do it at home watching TV too. Ah! Old age and intolerance.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 03:52:13 PM: Mmm, corn. I had the best corn on the cob I ever had at the West Bank Cafe on Friday night. Quite to our surprise, our little neighborhood restaurant had become an expensive little joint. But the corn on the cob side dish, with three beautifully skewered mini-ears, was only $4.

Still, the service was great. Just strange to see a place where we used to get a great meal for two for under $25 now have the minimum entree price of $19. But it was good corn!
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 03:57:51 PM: Entree!! I've never coped with that useage either. A dish served BEFORE the main course. How did it ever get to be the main course?

Corn, entrees and tips: I am indeed an Alien.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 04:05:01 PM: Speaking of corn: Anyone else notice that the cereal that used to be known as Sugar Pops are now known as Corn Pops. But if I'm not mistaken, it seems to be excatly the same thing.

And DR Tomovoz: They're now selling all sorts of candy and drinks in the aisles at some Broadway theaters as well! At Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, they were even hawking ice cream. This is not so fine if you're sitting in a cramped theater seat next to someone having a three-course dessert during the second act. So far, I haven't seen (or smelled) smelly popcorn at the theater, but I have a feeling that's next.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 04:22:20 PM: Corn on the cob! Messy and yummilicious. However, I always overdo the butter and salt.

Watching ALEXANDER even as we speak. Many of the same reservations as DR CP. But I like the score.....and since this is one of my FAVORITE genres, it's nice to see it on a BIG scale. My feelings about Colin Farrell aren't quite as strong as some others - so he is okay in my book. Not exactly Alexander - but okay.

I am enjoying the movie, and ordered the Van Gelis soundtrack as well. I like the MUSIC.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 04:23:00 PM: We all have limits - and I hate to reach mine - but I did today - and expressed myself in no uncertain terms about what I thought about certain situations. Then went on with the work.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Jrand74 on August 07, 2005, 04:23:39 PM: And now back to ALEXANDER.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 04:26:46 PM: I'll stick to Alex the Great from the History channel.(nominated for an Emmy last year).
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 04:32:48 PM: DR FJL - frightening. I have no problem with drink etc being consumed at the interval - but not in the theatre. I am more used the theatres where there is there sufficient room for a bar etc if people feel the need for refreshments. I know most New York theatres were not built like those in London (or here in Oz).
Of course I don't like theatre restaurants either. They don't satisfy on either level. (but they certainly are popular so what do I know?)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 04:36:12 PM: Had to share:
A precious little girl walks into a pet shop and asks, in the sweetest
little lisp, between two missing teeth, "Excuthe me, mithter, do
you keep widdle wabbits?" As the shopkeeper's heart melts,! he gets down
on his knees so that he's on her level and asks, "Do you want a widdle
white wabbit, or a thoft and fuwwy bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that
cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?" She, in turn, blushes, rocks on
her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, in a tiny
quiet voice, "I don't think my python weally gives a thit.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Ben on August 07, 2005, 04:38:26 PM: Tomovoz, you could never be offensive!

Ginny, we will be around the area of Commerce Township/Walled Lake. It's where my cousin lives. It's a small family reunion. I mentioned a long while ago that my brother was in Iraq for 18 months. He came back in Februrary and instead of having a party in Minnesota (where he lived) the large family decided that a get together in Michigan would be more fun. There are seven McLaughlin children and 5 of us were born in Michigan (Delray General Hospital). We lived in Lincoln Park and Wyandotte and then moved to Minnesota. I spent most of my growing up time in Minnesota so I consider myself more from Minnesota than Michigan but we have a large group of relatives (cousins and uncles and aunts) who have lived their entire lives in the Detroit area. My grandparents lived in River Rouge and Ecorse and my parents grew up in those cities. Much of my older family worked at the Rouge Ford plant. One of my uncles now lives on Harsen's Island and an aunt still lives in Riverview. I also have good friends in Ann Arbor. One is a nurse and another works for the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. A2 is a great place. I've visited a few times and loved it.

We just had a wonderful Mud Chocolate Cake and big glasses of milk. I turned on the air conditioner and we are relaxing with books listening to Johnny Mathis. It's been a quiet but lovely day.

Later, gaters.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 04:43:39 PM: Good Evening!

Well, I had a lovely nap. -Someday, I hope to actually get some more reading done.

I kept listening to spaceagepop.com... I think some of those selections gave me some bad dreams. Very weird, bordering on scary - movie scary, if you get my drift. And I'm pretty sure this one was one of a continuing series of weird dreams. Who knows? Maybe I'm dreaming in "episodes" now.

So, still a bit groggy, but the sun is still setting... Maybe I'll head outside for a bit just to get some air....
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 04:47:18 PM: DR MattH - Rosena Hill just started as Sara Ramirez' stand-by a few weeks ago. She was actually in that Understudies concert I went to at Ars Nova where she performed her second act number. At that point and time she mentioned that she had not gone on yet, but was scheduled to go in a few weeks due to some vacation/conflict. I guess you caught one of her first times on stage in the role.

And I didn't realize that James Ludwig was standing by for that show! He's one of my favorite people! Just such a nice guy. Great performer. Wonderful voice. -And very cute too. I still have fond memories of him running around the actor's house at Olney in his bathing trunks... But I digress. Thanks for the info/report/review. ;)
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 04:47:53 PM: DR Tomovoz - :D
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 04:50:15 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 03:10:08 PM
I know a disembodied body speaking from a burning bush has worked int he past. Maybe that was considered tacky for speaker placement.

Well, better than that burning bush in last summer's craptacular, The Ten Commandments: The New Spectacle Musical". That bush didn't even talk. Just sort of flickered.

"Honey, is that supposed to be God who is plugging in the gas line behind the rock?"
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 04:50:52 PM: Quote from: Ben on August 07, 2005, 04:38:26 PM
Tomovoz, you could never be offensive

We just had a wonderful Mud Chocolate Cake and big glasses of milk. I turned on the air conditioner and we are relaxing with books listening to Johnny Mathis. It's been a quiet but lovely day.

Later, gaters.
Thank you Ben.
What a lovely (Surprise) guest to have with you for your anniversary. Chances are he may sing for you.
I don't think I would be bothered much with the books at this time but each to his own. Have a Wonderful Wonderful evening.
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 04:55:45 PM: Quote from: bk on August 07, 2005, 02:25:15 PM
Perhaps... there's... something you don't know... mwahahahahahaha.

I know this will sound very corny, but I suddenly got a craving for corn. Yes, Virginia, I got a craving for corn, so I bought me some ears of corn - two white, one yellow. What is the difference betwixt them? I'm boiling water now - I've been told to insert the corn into the boiling water for six count them six minutes. Does that sound right?

Sounds good. The best corn is called either Peaches and Cream or Candy Corn, it's white and yellow
Title: Re:SLEUTH
Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 04:57:01 PM: At this moment OzDerek is in hospital undergoing more tests and scans. I'll report back when I hear news.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 04:57:17 PM: Quote from: bk on August 07, 2005, 02:25:15 PM
Perhaps... there's... something you don't know... mwahahahahahaha.

I know this will sound very corny, but I suddenly got a craving for corn. Yes, Virginia, I got a craving for corn, so I bought me some ears of corn - two white, one yellow. What is the difference betwixt them? I'm boiling water now - I've been told to insert the corn into the boiling water for six count them six minutes. Does that sound right?

Six minutes? or sixty seconds? It all depends how fresh your corn is, and how much "bite" you like in it. Some purists will have you keep the corn in the husks, and only put it in the boiling water just long enough to bring some heat into the kernels, not to really cook it. 30 seconds, 60 seconds tops. And if you take off the husks, then sometimes shorter than that, "Just keep holding ear of corn by one end, plunge it into the boiling water, count to 10, take out of the water, enjoy immediately."

Frankly, I don't mind "overcooked" corn on the cob. That's basically what I grew up on. And sometimes my parents would add some milk to the water. And unlike fried chicken, I actually like cold corn-on-the-cob.

As for yellow vs. white - The white varieties tend to be sweeter. They're bred that way - white=sugar, sugar=sweetness - at least in the standard consumer mind, if you get my drift. However, I tend to find some varieties of yellow corn to have more of a "corny" flavor. But that could just be due to the impression due to the color.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 04:57:22 PM: Ok, I have to do this

We're from Iowa, Iowa
That's where the tall corn grows.

You'd think we could come up with a better state song that that!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:02:49 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 07, 2005, 04:05:01 PM
Speaking of corn: Anyone else notice that the cereal that used to be known as Sugar Pops are now known as Corn Pops. But if I'm not mistaken, it seems to be excatly the same thing.

You are not mistaken. Yes, Sugar Pops is now Corn Pops - An attempt to make them more "healthy". Sugar Smacks have gone the same route, they're now just called "Smacks". However, I believe the Kellogg's frog is still around.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 05:05:58 PM: Corn has made me logey, but I shall get over it, oh, yes, I shall get over it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:08:09 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 07, 2005, 03:52:13 PM
Mmm, corn. I had the best corn on the cob I ever had at the West Bank Cafe on Friday night. Quite to our surprise, our little neighborhood restaurant had become an expensive little joint. But the corn on the cob side dish, with three beautifully skewered mini-ears, was only $4.

Still, the service was great. Just strange to see a place where we used to get a great meal for two for under $25 now have the minimum entree price of $19. But it was good corn!

Alas, the West Bank Cafe decided to go "upscale" a few years ago - especially at dinner. -The lunch menu is still somewhat reasonable, although some of the specials will sometimes be as much as $10 more than the highest priced item on the regular menu.

When I would head up to NYC with Olney Theatre for auditions - usually at the "old" John Houseman - that was our lunch spot. The Westway Diner was our breakfast spot. Alas, both dining establishments are no longer the bargains they used to be. -I was particularly "shocked" at the pricing at Westway a few weeks ago - it seems that the whole breakfast menu had gone a la carte.

*Have you tried the new French place next door - Bistro du Vent? It's quite good - if a bit "hip" right now, and there are some relative bargains to be found there.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:09:56 PM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~GOOD TEST RESULTS VIBES FOR DR OZDEREK~~~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:11:11 PM: WOW!... I just realized that I've been here week. Only a week... But that's a good thing.
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:11:57 PM: Evening everyone.

I was lazy today. Watched TV, took a nap, watched some more TV. I just didn't feel like doing anything.
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Post by: François de Paris on August 07, 2005, 05:12:12 PM: Quote from: Ben on August 07, 2005, 04:38:26 PM

I turned on the air conditioner and we are relaxing with books listening to Johnny Mathis.

My! Never knew books had an ear for music! And good taste too! ;)

I've never been able to listen to music and read at the same time!
AND you have to know that! Right?! :P
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:12:57 PM: DR JRand - Sometimes things just need to be said. Regardless of whether the people who need to listen to said things are listening to them.
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:13:27 PM: Right now, I'm watching Bridezilla. What a trip! I can't believe the amount of money people are willing to spend for that one day. Wow!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:13:47 PM: Quote from: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:11:57 PM
Evening everyone.

I was lazy today. Watched TV, took a nap, watched some more TV. I just didn't feel like doing anything.

But don't you feel wonderful?

:)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 05:14:09 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:09:56 PM
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They will be passed on DR Jose. Thank you.
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:16:35 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:13:47 PM
But don't you feel wonderful?

:)

:D :) :D
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:20:13 PM: Happiest of Anniversaries to DR Ben and Anthony !
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:23:51 PM: I am so happy they were able to get the guys up from the sub in Russia. There is NO way I would EVER get into one of those things willingly.

DR TomovOZ, I do hope that goes well for DR OzDerick. Is there any word about him being placed back on the list for a transplant?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:25:46 PM: Hmm.... I want ice cream... again...

After lunch - Thai again - I went over to Lickety Split. They had something called "Elvis' Favorite". It was banana ice cream with a peanut butter swirl. Quite good. So, I got a half-cup of that, and half-cup of their Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

Sometimes they have different flavors in the evening - since they run out of other ones during the day... So.... *Although, that Burnt Sugar and Butter flavor they had yesterday was quite good too - and went very well with the Blueberry Sorbet.
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:32:30 PM: $60,000 plus for the wedding and that isn't including the honeymoon! They're taking out a LOAN on their house to pay for this! Is that nuts or what?!
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:37:38 PM: Ok, now we have a commercial with a lady that went from a size 10 (like a size 10 is a tent) to a size 4. Is there something wrong there as well or is it just me?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:39:59 PM: Quote from: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:37:38 PM
Ok, now we have a commercial with a lady that went from a size 10 (like a size 10 is a tent) to a size 4. Is there something wrong there as well or is it just me?

...And then there are those commercials.... "I lost seven pounds in just two weeks."

Of course, the real question is, "Did you keep those seven pounds off?"

Or

"So, what happened once you started eating solid food again?"

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 05:42:20 PM: Well, I think I'm gonna head out for a bit of an evening stroll.

Laters...
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:46:12 PM: Have a good and safe walk DR Jose!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 05:46:13 PM: Quote from: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:23:51 PM

DR TomovOZ, I do hope that goes well for DR OzDerick. Is there any word about him being placed back on the list for a transplant?

I think today's' tests will result in a decision DR Danise.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 05:53:15 PM: All this talk of dieting has made me hungry for ice cream. Plus it's another excuse to go for a drive!
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:53:57 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 05:46:13 PM
I think today's' tests will result in a decision DR Danise.

I hope that it's a good one, DR TomovOz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 05:55:58 PM: I heard something on NPR and I don't remember who said it BUT - it was something about feeling sorry for the poor women on the Titanic who skipped dessert because they were worried about their weight.

My other favorite is "Life is uncertain, eat dessert first"
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 05:56:21 PM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]
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Post by: Michael on August 07, 2005, 05:57:34 PM: Broadway's Lost Treasures III is on right now with all the pledge breaks. But they did show brief clips of the bonus footage, They inlcude Miss Saigon, The Happy Time with David Wayne, Robert Goulet and a very young Michael Rupert but what I think what might make the whole set worth it: Angela Lansbury as Mama Rose sing Everything Coming Up Roses.

So far from what I've seen it is a mixture of older shows and stuff from the last six years or so. They had Fosse and the revival of 42nd Street,

Older stuff is Step to Rear from How Now Dow Jones. A couple from the 25th anniversary show. Gwen Verdon (Damn Yankees) & Alfred Drake (Kiss Me Kate)
Also there is Crazy For You.

Forgot to add: Julie Andrews in a medley of songs from My Fair Lady & Camelot.

Also there is Kiss Of the Spiderwoman.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 05:58:29 PM: Good health vibes and good test result vibes to DR OZDEREK
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 05:59:33 PM: Sorry to keep harping but for those interested, the final cost of the wedding alone-----$69,000.00!!! Yikes!!!!
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Post by: Danise on August 07, 2005, 06:01:02 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on August 07, 2005, 05:57:34 PM
Broadway's Lost Treasures III is on right now with all the pledge breaks. But they did show brief clips of the bonus footage, They inlcude Miss Saigon, The Happy Time with David Wayne, Robert Goulet and a very young Michael Rupert but what I think what might make the whole set worth it: Angela Lansbury as Mama Rose sing Everything Coming Up Roses.

So far from what I've seen it is a mixture of older shows and stuff from the last six years or so. They had Fosse and the revival of 42nd Street,

Older stuff is Step to Rear from How Now Dow Jones. A couple from the 25th anniversary show. Gwen Verdon (Damn Yankees) & Alfred Drake (Kiss Me Kate)
Also there is Crazy For You.

Forgot to add: Julie Andrews in a medley of songs from My Fair Lady & Camelot.

Also there is Kiss Of the Spiderwoman.

I caught the last hour of that. I thought it was very enjoyable.
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 06:15:22 PM: Oy, I feel like such a curmudgeon today, even though I'm actually in a very good mood. But did I actually hear Harvey Fierstein, on the pledge break for Bway's Lost Treasures, starting to tell a serious and touching story - about his mother's friends with numbers on their arms finally appreciating something he's done since he's been Tevye - only to be interrupted by giggling hosts saying it was time for a break? Someone, please tell me I was imagining that moment. It felt surreal, I hope it didn't really happen.
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 06:42:21 PM: Oops, sorry I forgot to log out when we left to take dinner to my mom and aunt. We got home just in time for me to see Broadway's Lost Treasures III, which our station showed without pledge breaks.

When my aunt found out that I'd received a record player for Christmas, she decided to bring me what's left of her collection of LP's. Included are the original cast recordings of My Fair Lady and Flower Drum Song, plus the Julie Andrews Cinderella. The one that caught DH Richard's eye is a Ruth Lyons Christmas album - he said, "I grew up with that!" DRs elmore, JRand, and Charles Pogue, I'm sure, will recognize the name Ruth Lyons.
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 06:43:15 PM: DR TPunk - I hope you enjoy your silver iPod Mini as much as I enjoy my blue one!
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 06:47:09 PM: DR Joey - I hope you have a glorious week in NYC. Please give my regards to Broadway (and any DRs you might encounter while you're there!).
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 06:47:16 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 04:57:01 PM
At this moment OzDerek is in hospital undergoing more tests and scans. I'll report back when I hear news.

~~~Best Test Results Vibes for DR OzDerek!!~~~
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 06:48:39 PM: DR Tomovoz - Thank you for the updates on DR ozderek. Please convey my best wishes to him.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 06:53:46 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on August 07, 2005, 05:57:34 PM
Broadway's Lost Treasures III is on right now with all the pledge breaks.

I guess I'm going to have to wait for the DVD. It's not on either PBS station...at least not right now. :P
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 06:57:37 PM: Thank you for the email, DR George.
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Post by: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 07:01:10 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on August 07, 2005, 12:54:00 PM
DR Hisaka, sorry i must have logged off earlier before seeing your hello. I didn't want to seem rude.

NO PROBLEM, DR Jennifer! I wanted just to say hello to you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 07:03:03 PM: Quote from: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 06:42:21 PM
When my aunt found out that I'd received a record player for Christmas, she decided to bring me what's left of her collection of LP's. Included are the original cast recordings of My Fair Lady and Flower Drum Song, plus the Julie Andrews Cinderella. The one that caught DH Richard's eye is a Ruth Lyons Christmas album - he said, "I grew up with that!" DRs elmore and JRand, I'm sure, will recognize the name Ruth Lyons.

I've been thinking about Ruth Lyons a lot this week; I first saw Hildegarde on her 50/50 cluib, and Hildegarde's death had me thinking about Miss Lyons.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 07:07:04 PM: Quote from: Hisaka on August 07, 2005, 06:57:37 PM
Thank you for the email, DR George.

My pleasure, Hisaka. Did you (or anyone else, for that matter) notice that you became a HHW God 16 posts (and four days) ago??

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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 07:07:37 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 07, 2005, 07:03:03 PM
I've been thinking about Ruth Lyons a lot this week; I first saw Hildegarde on her 50/50 cluib, and Hildegarde's death had me thinking about Miss Lyons.

Here's an article you might like:

www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/10/17/loc_ruthlyons17.html (http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/10/17/loc_ruthlyons17.html)
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 07:07:41 PM: Page Seven Dance...the Heavens' Ascention!
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:07:44 PM: Best test results vibes to DR OZDerek. I'm not sure what the history of the situation is, but I assume it must be pretty serious if transplants are in question. My thoughts are certainly with him and his. (Was that correct, grammatically speaking?)

DR FJL: Yes, you heard correctly - Harvey was talking about his mother's friends who had survived the holocaust when Midge and her co-anchor guy cut to commercial. Classy. BLT 3 was broadcast last night on NJ's PBS channel. It was fuzzy, but I saw it. I would have wet myself to be in the audience when Ms. Julie Andrews did her medley of Lerner & Lowe. Or when Ms. Ethel Merman did her medley. I'm lucky enough to say that I've seen Stritch, Chita and Carol Lawrence in my lifetime. I guess those are the only living legends I've really seen perform.

I know it's kind of white trash, but I had myself some Hamburger Helper for dinner tonight. It was really quite tasty. Tomorrow night I shall prepare some spicy chicken teriyaki stir-fry. YUM! Or I'll order Taco Bell since they deliver. But I'm running low on fundage, so I'll probably stick with the stir-fry.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 07:08:09 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 05:53:15 PM
All this talk of dieting has made me hungry for ice cream. Plus it's another excuse to go for a drive!

Well... My walk did indeed end up taking me back over to Lickety Split where I got a small cone of their Mud Pie ice cream - Coffee Ice Cream, Fudge Swirl and Oreos. YUMMERS!!
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:12:42 PM: I tried to find my favorite Ben & Jerry's flavors (Vanilla Caramel Fudge Swirl and Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch) at the supermarket tonight. They didn't have either one. So I got shortbread cookies instead. Not a healthy choice, but a tasty one!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 07:18:27 PM: I just finished a Key Lime Sorbet cone. It's very hot here and it tasted wonderful!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 07:19:25 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:12:42 PM
I tried to find my favorite Ben & Jerry's flavors (Vanilla Caramel Fudge Swirl and Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch) at the supermarket tonight. They didn't have either one. So I got shortbread cookies instead. Not a healthy choice, but a tasty one!

I hate when that happens. Sometimes it seems that stores stock up on the "heavier" flavors: New York Super Fudge Chunk, Everything But The..., Phish Food, etc., and "ignore" the simpler flavors.

And other times it's the other way around.

*And I'm sort of ashamed to admit this, but I don't think I've ever tried any of Ben & Jerry's "plain" flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, etc. However, i know I've tried their Strawberry a few times at the Strawberry Street Festival in Richmond.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:23:03 PM: Jose, they had every single thing you listed! All the "specialty" stuff. They also had a plethora of Karamel Sutra, which I'm a little afraid to try. They also had Brownie Batter, which is really good, but a little too rich for what I wanted tonight.

Honestly, I don't know if B&J makes "plain" flavors. I've never seen them, anyway.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 07:23:35 PM: DR Jason - I noticed a listing on Playbill.com for some touring production that MTI is putting together to promote their "Broadway, Jr." line. Sounds... interesting.

*And the acronym for the program, "BJ On Tour" also made me giggle.

:-P
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 07, 2005, 07:27:22 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:23:03 PM
They also had a plethora of Karamel Sutra, which I'm a little afraid to try.

Karamel Sutra is gooooooooood. When I go off my diet for my birthday, that's what I'm having.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:28:52 PM: Ha! After seeing the new Admin Assistant for B'way Jr., "BJ On Tour" seems like it could be entirely appropriate. He's what most would call "yummy."

I don't quite understand what they're doing with this tour - they're using actors in their early 20's to portray middle school students in a show that involves songs from INTO THE WOODS JR, DEAR EDWINA JR and HONK JR, I think. Sounds like a winner to me. I could understand if it were a school tour, but they're also playing some legit tour houses for 3-7 day runs!
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Post by: Ginny on August 07, 2005, 07:29:21 PM: Edy's Ice Cream, 56oz, $2.99 this week at CVS (with card). Our newest fav is Cherry Chocolate Chip.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:29:52 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on August 07, 2005, 07:27:22 PM
Karamel Sutra is gooooooooood. When I go off my diet for my birthday, that's what I'm having.

I'm a huge fan of caramel in ice cream, but I've never had caramel flavored ice cream. Does that make sense? If you say it's good, maybe I'll give it a try...
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 07:33:07 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:29:52 PM
I'm a huge fan of caramel in ice cream, but I've never had caramel flavored ice cream. Does that make sense? If you say it's good, maybe I'll give it a try...

To almost quote John Adams in 1776, "What in hell are you waiting for?" ;D I've never had B&J's caramel ice cream, but I have had caramel ice cream. I can't imagine ever passing it up!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 07, 2005, 07:41:13 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:29:52 PM
I'm a huge fan of caramel in ice cream, but I've never had caramel flavored ice cream. Does that make sense? If you say it's good, maybe I'll give it a try...

As I recall, it's vanilla ice cream with a caramel core and yummy chocolate in it. It's been a year since I had any, but I remember it's really really good.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:45:30 PM: According to www.benjerry.com, Karamel Sutra is "A Core of Soft Caramel Encircled by Chocolate & Caramel Ice Creams & Fudge Chips." I guess that sounds pretty OK...
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 07:46:13 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 11:50:28 AM
DR SWW - Re: Your Duck - Does the duck just need to sit in the fridge for three days unadorned? Or is their a marinade involved?

There was a recipe in Cook's Illustrated a few months ago for a roast turkey - maybe chicken - which called for letting the bird sit in the fridge uncovered for a few days before cooking it. This was it helped to "manage" the moisture content in the skin - which would, in turn, help it to cook more evenly.

Is this what will happen to the duck?
The first couple of days are unmarinated, the third day a marinade is added.
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Post by: Michael on August 07, 2005, 08:17:16 PM: The only real greats I never saw live were Merman, Martin, Drake and Rait and Mostel.

I have seen Channing, Andrews, Rivera, Orbach, Verdon on stage. I even went to shows that were not very good to see Bacall and when I liked her Minnelli
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:17:58 PM: Just a word about Colin Farrell. I think he does one of the best Mid Atlantic American accents I've ever heard (first noticed how good it was in that Bruce Willis-HART'S WAR film). And I thought PHONE BOOTH was a tour de force triumph for him.
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Post by: Michael on August 07, 2005, 08:18:13 PM: I see that we are headed for 200 posts
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Post by: Michael on August 07, 2005, 08:18:42 PM: One more to grow on
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:20:16 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 04:57:17 PM
...And unlike fried chicken, I actually like cold corn-on-the-cob....
I didn't know fried chicken was even partial to corn on the cob. Learn something new every day.

We've been selling white corn like crazy all summer. Code is 4077, by the way, but it's a code we've all memorized since a number of people like to strip off the husks before buying them, and the husk would be where the little sticky tab would be located.

A week or so ago, when der B's daughter handed me a half dozen ears of cooked corn that she didn't want, I made der B and myself some nice corn fritters. So if anyone has left-over corn, there's an idea for what to do with them.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:22:03 PM: Quote from: George on August 07, 2005, 06:53:46 PM
I guess I'm going to have to wait for the DVD. It's not on either PBS station...at least not right now. :P

Not one any of the THREE local PBS stations here this weekend, but I'm sure it's coming. I had read a rundown of the clips a month or so ago, and was very disappointed that so much of it was fairly recent. If they're going to do stuff from the 1980s and beyond, why not "Muddy Water" or the DROOD excerpts. They were great!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 07, 2005, 08:23:48 PM: Ginny, I too remember Ruth Lyons. It was a fixture at our house in the summer when my mother wasn't teaching. And was always on at both Grandmothers' houses. I also remember Bob Braun, Paul Dixon, and Midwestern Hayride. Actually, my guitar teacher occasionally subbed in the on-air band Ruth had. Imagine that! A local TV show that had an on-air band. Them was the days! Two other Cincy broadcasting fixtures, Len Goorian and Bill Nimmo currently do broadcasting chores on my favourite internet radio station, WMKV.

JRand, I did not much care for the Vangelis score to ALEXANDER. But then after you've listened to Rozsa or Korngold, who really can compare for epics? Actually, I watched ROBIN & MARIAN on TCM the other night and what a fine John Barry score that is! But I've never been much of Vangelis fan.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 07, 2005, 08:26:11 PM: MattH. All I can say is that Farrell's Irish is showing in ALEXANDER. Of course, it's utterly unclear to me what accents Stone wanted his cast using in the film. They're all a bit of a muddle. I think he just should have let everyone speak the way they naturally do and not worry about the bloody accents.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 07, 2005, 08:28:59 PM: Belated happy birthday wishes to both TD and Betsy!!!

And happy anniversary to Ben and Anthony!!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 07, 2005, 08:31:06 PM: Had a wonderful time with my family at Triangle Lake this weekend.... swimming, inner-tubing, skiing, sun bathing, and just having fun!

I am now, in no particular order, sunburned and exhausted.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:31:11 PM: Speaking of the Tonys, one of my side-trips was to the Museum of TV & Radio to look at some Tony shows. Quite enjoyed watching 1967 (skipping the CABARET and APPLE TREE sequences). Hadn't seen the show since the one night it originally aired, and it was terrific seeing I DO! I DO! and WALKING HAPPY and also such an array of stars as presenters looking so young and beautiful. Angela Lansbury was breathtaking presenting the award to Robert Preston. And so many other greats still in the rpime of their lives.

I also watched the 1976 show with A CHORUS LINE's opening and closing numbers. Just extraordinary getting to see the original company do those since by the time I saw A CHORUS LINE in NYC, many of them were long gone.

One of the nice male assistants in the "file room" saw what I was requesting, and we had a nice long talk about memorable Tony shows. He said he had stayed after work a few nights ago to watch the 1970 show, and I mentioned seeing Lauren Bacall's "Welcome to the Theater" on TCM's "Private Screenings" earlier in the week. He also mentioned the Ethel Merman tribute to herself medley which I told him was to be on the next BROADWAY'S LOST TREASURES. He hadn't heard and was very excited.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 08:31:38 PM: I adore Robin and Marian, both film and score. Such good actors in it, and a good script, and Hepburn is incredibly touching.

Colin Farrell is not my cuppa - haven't liked him in anything, but then I pretty much hated everything about Phone Booth.

I was lucky enough to see Merman, Raitt, and Mostel live. As well as Judith Anderson. Channing, way too many times. Robert Weede. Robert Preston (in Mack and Mabel).
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 08:32:51 PM: The only Vangelis score I can even stomach is Blade Runner.

My goodness, what a unexpectedly busy Sunday night. I've watched one great movie on DVD, and am now watching a movie that I've never seen all the way through, and which I'm enjoying immensely.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 07, 2005, 08:33:49 PM: Last book read was CARE BEARS STORYBOOK TREASURY which I read to little Taylor and little Mykala this weekend at the lake.

Currently reading, for my own enjoyment, Ray Stricklyn's autobiography.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 07, 2005, 08:34:43 PM: BK, I very much enjoy the 1960s film version of DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS...on of my favorite films...I wonder if I would enjoy the mini-series?
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:35:07 PM: Thanks, DR Jose, for the information about the SPAMALOT standbys. It's GREAT to know someone who's "in the know" about these folks. I really was greatly impressed with all three because in a madcap dash like SPAMALOT, it's every man (and woman) for himself once the show starts, and they pulled it off wonderfully.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:36:10 PM: I've heard there's a place in downtown Rehoboth that is serving bacon flavored ice cream.

There are other reasons why we locals avoid downtown during the season, but this could well join them. :P :-\
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 07, 2005, 08:36:54 PM: I don't think Phone Booth was a hit. I think Colin Farrell's biggest problem as far as Hollywood goes is he hasn't proven he can carry a movie yet. Given his track record, I suspect he won't get many more chances. His career here may be doomed to playing second fiddles or small independent film leads.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:40:12 PM: Our second show was CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG which, I am sorry to say, was DOA. Honestly, within five minutes, I knew we had an uninspired, show-by-the-numbers.

I don't fault the cast. They worked very hard (Marc Kudisch with his teddy bear WAS the show for me), and the physical production was just fine. But the script was joyless, uninteresting, and lacking humor and spark, and the Gillian Lynne choreography was lackluster, drab even in numbers like "Me Ol' Bamboo" which should have stopped the show. Lifeless.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 08:40:43 PM: RE: Colin Farrell - I've said it before... I thoroughly enjoyed his performance in "A Home At the End of the World" last year. A very nice, "small" movie. -And he actually played a "virgin" rather convincingly too! ;)
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 08:42:19 PM: I almost missed seeing Merman, and it would have been my own stupidity, but my mother insisted. At ten years old, i only knew of Merman as the mother in IT'S A MAD MAD etc. WORLD. My mom surprised us with tickets to HELLO DOLLY, and I was saying stuff like why do we have to take an hour's train trip into Manhattan when we can see the movie right in our neighborhood. My mother insisted, and needless to say, I never argued with Mom again, at least on choice of entertainment.

DR Jason: Does that mean the interview with Harvey was on tape, and they opted not to cut out that part for the rebroadcast? Just wondering.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:45:20 PM: I haven't seen A HOME AT THE END OF THE WORLD yet, but I plan to very soon. I have heard some pretty nice things about it.

Farrell was also just fine in THE RECRUIT and S.W.A.T. But he wasn't the top billed star in either of those action films, and that's probably best for him. Again, his very convincing American accent was superb in those movies.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 08:45:58 PM: Hmmm... For the past hour, I've been previewing this Yoga DVD I bought a few weeks ago. -I just need a good, easy stretching routine. There's and A.M. and a P.M. workout. The A.M. workout seems very doable. The P.M. workout, however, seems like it would cause me great pain since it's really aimed for people who are very(!) flexible - that "downward dog" position... OUCH!!!! -It's kind of "funny" - the DVD is titled "...for Beginners". The A.M. portion, yes. The P.M. portion... No way, Jose!

;)

*However, I did check out the "bonus" workout which uses props - blocks, yoga blocks, a strap - and that actually has a nice a "workout" for those who are still gaining flexiblity. I think I shall use stick with that one for now.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 08:46:57 PM: Hmmm... That last paragraph of mine is fraught with "possibilities".

;D
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:47:32 PM: No comment. Oh, that's a comment.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:49:01 PM: I'll save my thoughts on the other two shows for tomorrow. I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight. There is nothing better than being back home.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:51:17 PM: Oh, DR MBarnum, the guys that I went with to NYC visited the Museum of Sex while I was at the Museum of TV & Radio. On exhibit this month was a spread on beefcake and bodybuilders of the 1950s. When they were telling me about it, I thought instantly of you and how much you would liked to have seen that exhibit.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:51:32 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 08:40:43 PM
RE: Colin Farrell -... -And he actually played a "virgin" rather convincingly too! ;)
Clearly, he has a long memory.

::)
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Post by: td on August 07, 2005, 08:51:57 PM: Some don't get Colin, I don't get Adrian Brody. . .just watched THE VILLAGE, still don't get Mr. Brody, but, my oh my is Ron Howard's daughter ever talented!
I just picked up a used copy of A HOME AT THE END OF THE WORLD, which I had seen before. . .Colin certainly didn't seem uncomfortable with Dallas Roberts. . .
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:53:17 PM: Peter Jennings has passed away. (http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=1015438)
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Post by: Jane on August 07, 2005, 08:54:15 PM: BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TD.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BEN AND ANTHONY
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 08:54:40 PM: Thank you for all the OzDerek vibes. I've forwarded them to him via his cellphone. I hope it's switched off during his scans today.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 08:54:52 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 08:40:12 PM
Our second show was CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG which, I am sorry to say, was DOA. Honestly, within five minutes, I knew we had an uninspired, show-by-the-numbers.

I don't fault the cast. They worked very hard (Marc Kudisch with his teddy bear WAS the show for me), and the physical production was just fine. But the script was joyless, uninteresting, and lacking humor and spark, and the Gillian Lynne choreography was lackluster, drab even in numbers like "Me Ol' Bamboo" which should have stopped the show. Lifeless.

I've always wondered about the choreography and if it was the same as the London production. I once saw a clip of Michael Ball (no dancer, he...at all ::)) doing the Bamboo song and it was just everyone walking around the poles. Totally boring because it was obvious that he couldn't dance, but they didn't let the real dancers dance around him, which would have at least made the number a bit more exciting.
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Post by: Jane on August 07, 2005, 08:56:51 PM: GOOD HEALTH VIBES OZDEREK!!!

Joey I like your new avatar.

Iris please let me know your thoughts on THE KITE RUNNER.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 08:58:39 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on August 07, 2005, 08:53:17 PM
Peter Jennings has passed away. (http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=1015438)

I just saw that. It's only been four months since he announced he had it. How sad.
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 08:58:54 PM: QUEER AS FOLK SPOILER COMING

I thought the Queer as Folk finale was extremely moving and powerful. But I was bothered a bit by how cavalierly they dealt with the obviously mentally ill boyfriend of Ted's, who clearly needed help or otherwise would have been (in real life) a great danger to himself. I know we're supposed to care only about the main characters on a show like this, but to introduce a genuinely sick character and then just slough him off like so much garbage seemed to be sending the wrong signals to the viewer. I mean, why bother bringing that storyline in at all? But otherwise, I thought it was a fitting finale to a show that I've greatly appreciated watching over the years.

Boy, I've had a kvetchy day of Tv viewing today. Maybe I shouldn't watch Tv if stuff on it ends up bothering me so much. :)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 09:00:12 PM: I'm not sure about Mr Brody either - or maybe it's the films. I didn't care for the "detachment" of "The Pianist" and I certainly did not find any surprises in "The Village" - in fact some of it was, IMHO, just plain silly.

On the other hand, I like "K-Pax" a lot and I watched and enjoyed "The Forgotten" the other night. Not a problem with the ending for me at all. (Touches of the Cabinet of Dr Caligari" perhaps).

horses/courses
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Post by: Jane on August 07, 2005, 09:01:30 PM: HISAKA CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A GODESS.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 09:02:11 PM: I gave up on QAF after series 2 when it became just plain silly soap.. I'll stick to the original UK series which had heart.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 09:08:53 PM: DR Jay says hello to all and misses EVERYONE. He really is very busy with work (and travel to and from) plus his other major interest.
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Post by: Jane on August 07, 2005, 09:10:24 PM: By now you have noticed we are home. We had a great time in the city and are glad to be here.

We had a lovely evening at JMK’s. Dinner and the plums were delicious. The company was warm and charming. It was great meeting Cillaliz. Keith and I were fortunate to have a bit of extra time with her on the drive to and from Jeff and Betsy’s. We were thrilled George made the long drive down to see us. It was good to see Jeff, Betsy and George again. MBarnum you were missed.

For the past year I have been raving about BeeGee to Keith and he completely agreed with me that is one terrific dog. As you saw in the photo they spent a good part of the evening snuggled on the couch together. Keith offered to pet sit him anytime and he means it.

JRand I asked but BeeGee didn’t ring the doorbell.

George & Cillaliz thank you for posting the photos. I will try to get to ours sometime this week. First Keith needs to transfer them to the computer for me. He has been working hard since we returned home. To begin with the fuse to the electrical outlet the frig is plugged into blew. Luckily for us that seems to have happened today and we didn’t loose much food.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 09:10:42 PM: I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Jennings. He was quite my favorite anchor on the air.

DR FJL: I'm assuming the interview with Harvey was pre-recorded and they're just showing it on all the local PBS stations.

I can't say I've ever seen a Colin Farrell movie, so I can't really comment on his acting. He is easy on the eyes, though...

SHITTY SHITTY BANG BANG didn't do it for me, either. Jan Maxwell, though...she's the real deal. Funny, funny woman.

I forgot that I did see Ms. Channing in the 9000th tour of DOLLY! Actually, it was the tour that BK recorded. And I saw Ms. Lorna Luft, though she's really only the daughter/sister of a legend.
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 09:12:31 PM: SPOILER FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY STILL SEE THE UK QAF SERIES

I loved the UK QAF series, but was so glad the US version found a way to keep alive the character who became Ted in the US series. Seeing the Uk version after the beginning of the US series, I was shocked that the character was killed off so early in the proceedings in the UK series.
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 09:13:46 PM: New page 9? Wish I could bring in a picture of the big dance finale from the final QAF!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 09:14:46 PM: Well, time for me to get some reading done... as well as some postcards... and some journaling too. -At least we don't have rehearsal until 1:00pm tomorrow/today, but I'm hoping to have a productive morning - there are still a few passages that are not sitting underneath my fingers as comfortably as I would like them to right now. It's metronome time!

Until then....

Goodnight.
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Post by: Jason on August 07, 2005, 09:15:24 PM: Quote from: td on August 07, 2005, 08:51:57 PM
Some don't get Colin, I don't get Adrian Brody. . .just watched THE VILLAGE, still don't get Mr. Brody, but, my oh my is Ron Howard's daughter ever talented!
I just picked up a used copy of A HOME AT THE END OF THE WORLD, which I had seen before. . .Colin certainly didn't seem uncomfortable with Dallas Roberts. . .

Dallas Roberts was, indeed, wonderful in "The Village." I was very impressed.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 09:15:28 PM: DR Joey - Safe travels! *And if you need any food recommendations while you're in NYC....

;)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:15:43 PM: I knew folks thought Jan Maxwell and MArc Kudisch walked away with the show. I found her performance a little monotonous, but Marc did it for me.

Yes, DR George, the choreography was the same in NYC as your described. They did just walk around those poles. Very simple and very unmemorable.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:18:37 PM: I was somewhat underwhelmed with the QUEER AS FOLK finale (and I've been a defender of the show as a great guilty pleasure since the beginning). Too many coincidental meetings that didn't ring true and the last sequence not worthy of some of the involving drama they'd fostered this season.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 09:18:51 PM: Dr Jason - Dallas Roberts is in "A Home At the End of the World". Bryce Dallas Howard - Opie's daughter - is in "The Village".
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 09:19:16 PM: DR Jason: What happens if your co-worker from MTI finds out the way you described him on here? (Not to mention your physician's assistant?)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:19:35 PM: That said, I'd be lying if I didn't admit I had some tears in my eyes as the series played itself out.

BUT, I REALLY bawled my eyes out with SIX FEET UNDER. Almost unbearably sad this week.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:22:03 PM: And looks like I've come back to NC for another week of mid-90 temperatures. Ugh!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 09:22:46 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:19:35 PM
That said, I'd be lying if I didn't admit I had some tears in my eyes as the series played itself out.

BUT, I REALLY bawled my eyes out with SIX FEET UNDER. Almost unbearably sad this week.
Thanks for not revealing anything about the series Matt. Still a few months here before it starts I guess.
The Fisher Family really do make me "believe".
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:25:31 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 09:22:46 PM
Thanks for not revealing anything about the series Matt. Still a few months here before it starts I guess.
The Fisher Family really do make me "believe".

Yes, I knew better than to give away any specifics. Just brace yourself for a whale of a ride for this last season. Only two episodes left for us here.
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Post by: FJL on August 07, 2005, 09:31:56 PM: I'm going to miss QAF. QAF and The Sopranos were the only non-news shows I watched with any regularity in the past several years.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:34:15 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 07, 2005, 09:31:56 PM
I'm going to miss QAF. QAF and The Sopranos were the only non-news shows I watched with any regularity in the past several years.

I am likewise going to greatly miss it. Unless one gets the new gay network Logo, I don't see any show coming up in the near future that will be in any way similar to it. Logo has a new dramedy starting this fall; sadly, my cable company isn't carrying Logo yet.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 07, 2005, 09:34:47 PM: All right. Now, I really AM going to bed.

Good night.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 09:36:10 PM: I'm ba-ack..... Just for a sec...

I was checking out some things out at Amazon.com... To give you an idea of what the show I'm working on here at Williamstown is about - besides the info provided at the writers' website, www.trickybox.com - it's based on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in NYC in 1911.

Here's the book which has provided much information not only about the social, political and "practical" atmosphere at the time, but it has also provided a lot of personal information about those who perished needlessly in the accident.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/080214151X.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/080214151X/ref=sib_rdr_dp/002-2594108-1434406?%5Fencoding=UTF8&no=283155&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&st=books)

Needless to say, this piece has some very moving moments in it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 07, 2005, 09:37:06 PM: And, once again...

Goodnight.
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Post by: td on August 07, 2005, 09:49:56 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 09:15:24 PM
Dallas Roberts was, indeed, wonderful in "The Village." I was very impressed.

I believe THAT was Bryce Dallas Howard. . . ???
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 09:58:16 PM: DR Jane - Glad you made it home. Sounds like it was just in time to avoid a real mess of spoiled food.

I, too, enjoyed the extra time we had to talk in the car and it was really fun to walk into the lobby of your hotel and have you recognize me immediately and greet me so warmly.

BeeGee is a wonderful dog, I think he was cuddled by all at one time or another during the evening.

I really enjoyed George, Betsy and Jeff as well and hope I can make another gathering soon to meet more of you wonderful folks.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 10:00:50 PM: Someday, we're ALL going to have to have a gathering down in California...with EVERYONE from HHW! I'm saving my pennies. ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 10:03:24 PM: I told DR Jane this, and I'm still not sure (have to check my schedule at work) but I am considering trying to make the New York gathering. I do want to go see some shows, I just have to figure out if I can take most of that week off to go.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 10:05:49 PM: Surely we can reach page 10 tonight
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 10:06:22 PM: It shouldn't take too many more posts to get there
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 10:11:42 PM: BB6 - SPOILER ALERT

I watched last Thursday's show today when I got home. (I can't believe I'm recording reality shows, but I did). Anyway, I really want Kaysar to come back now. It would definitely shake up the house and I really think it will be Kaysar, mostly because of his popularity and because if Cappy comes back, the balance in the house will be so one sided it won't be a good show. I'm sure the producers love the split in the house and the way Kaysar was making friends - even though they voted him out. Interesting that the only vote to keep Kaysar in was James!

On the other hand, if Michael comes back, we may have some Michael/Janelle sex under the covers, but I don't think they'll put him back in there.

I didn't realize until watching that how much Kaysar wanted James out of the house. I don't think that's going to happen this week, since James has the veto again. I am very curious to see who Howie puts up against Sara.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 07, 2005, 10:15:48 PM: Well, I'm off to bed, it's back to reality in the morning and god only knows what happened when I was gone. I'm the supervisor of the office and when the cat's away..... Hopefully there will be no major fires to put out.

Good night
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 10:20:24 PM: Right now, I'm watching a repeat of "Grey's Anatomy." That's what I'm doing...and waiting for the lastest load (number three) of laundry to get done.
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Post by: TCB on August 07, 2005, 10:20:56 PM: HAPPY BELATED
BIRTHDAY TO

TD AND BETSY!

td, next year let's blow them out together!
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Post by: TCB on August 07, 2005, 10:40:08 PM: Quote from: Jason on August 07, 2005, 07:23:03 PM
Jose, they had every single thing you listed! All the "specialty" stuff. They also had a plethora of Karamel Sutra, which I'm a little afraid to try. They also had Brownie Batter, which is really good, but a little too rich for what I wanted tonight.

Honestly, I don't know if B&J makes "plain" flavors. I've never seen them, anyway.

DR Jason, Karamel Sutra is my absolute favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor. Unfortunately, we don 't seem to get it on the Left Coast anymore. At least, not in Washington.
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Post by: bk on August 07, 2005, 10:47:44 PM: My goodness, what a lovely frenzy we've been having around these here parts. I feel confident that soon we will be the most popular site on all the Internet, despite the errant and truant ways of people like dear reader Jay (we're ALL busy, and we ALL have various interests), MIA WFO, William E. Lurie, Swishy Sarah, Jenny, etc.

People come, people go, like Grand Hotel.
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Post by: TCB on August 07, 2005, 10:55:34 PM: Well, we must have a Page 10.
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Post by: George on August 07, 2005, 11:05:36 PM: So sayeth the TCB!! ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 07, 2005, 11:10:02 PM: Latest OzDerek news. He will back at the hospital on Monday for a photo session! (He won't be awake I hope as the camera is invasive!!)