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Title: THE PRIME RIB
Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 12:11:51 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were filled with tales of Prime Ribs and hot fudge sundaes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently looking for their prime rib, which is happily ensconced in my very own actual tummy.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 12:12:57 AM: And the word of the day is: WADDLE!
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 12:14:27 AM: And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 12:21:13 AM: Good Morning! (once again)

...As I was saying... ;)

Thanks for all the Safe Travel Vibes.

And Safe Travel Vibes for DR Ginny and her DH Richard.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 12:30:31 AM: I'm going to answer the Topic o' the Day later. I have a bit of a headache and there's a cat asleep in my arm. It's not too easy to type with one hand. I never got much practice. ;)
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 12:33:20 AM: Anyway, glad to hear that this afternoon's show went well.

~~~ Vibes for Continued Success!! ~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 12:37:27 AM: As for the largest meal... That's an easy one...

Steve and I went to Disneyworld a couple of years ago. I made reservations at Victoria & Albert's in the Grand Floridian Resort. I had first hoped to get the Chef's Table Seating, but when I had made the reservation - months in advance as suggested - the Chef's Table (which is literally in the kitchen) was already booked. Ah well... Sitting out in the intimate dining room would be fine too.

The morning of our meal, I received a call from the restaurant asking if we'd still be interested in the Chef's Table since someone had cancelled.... YES!!! So...

I forget the exact number of courses and exactly what we ate, but it was a LOT! At least seven courses, plus I splurged on the wine pairings. -A different bottle of wine came to the table with each course - including dessert. And we were treated to a bottle of champagne to start off the meal too! *They give you a customized menu, and I do have that in my keepsake box, so if I ever dig it out, I'll post our repast here. There was a plate of amuses bouches to start off with... Then a soup... Then a salad... Then a meat course - I remember something with crisped sweetbreads (yum!)... Then a fish course... Various vegetables...

However, the one thing I do remember was that the chef was being very generous with us. Since we were seated in the kitchen, we were allowed to remove our jackets, and we were also allowed to ask the chef's and his assistants about the food they were preparing, and walk around if we liked. Well, being the son of parents in the food-service industry, as well as an avid cook myself, I had lots of questions. And they had lots of answers for me. Some of the "answers" came in the form of entrees that were developed just for us since I had asked about certain preparations and ingredients. They would also give Steve and I different plates of food so that we could sample basically everything on the menu that night. However, the piece de resistance was dessert... rather dessertsssss. They gave us one of each the chocolate desserts they were preparing that night. FOUR or them. And then came the handmade chocolates with the final coffee service... Whew! *And the coffee was prepared in a vacuum pot - very cool!

It was our last night in the Magic Kingdom, and we had originally planned to go out for a bit after our dinner. Well, we just ended up back in our room lying in bed, both of us with very full stomachs, and very "full" heads from all the wine... And that's all we did our final night in Disneyworld.

;)

But it was soooo worth it. -And, actually, at that time, the Chef's Table seating with the wine pairings was running about $140/person. Not exactly cheap, but after all the food we were served, and all the wine(!)... It ended up being quite the bargain. -We even tried to buy a bottle of the champagne they served us once we got back to Richmond... It was $120/bottle at our local Wine Superstore! *And they even sent us back to our rooms with the remaining half-bottles of wine, as well as a box of the chocolate truffles.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 12:37:39 AM: Goodnight, BK!
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 12:39:36 AM: Goodnight, Jose! Wow, what a meal! ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 12:39:53 AM: BK - Good to hear that you had a good matinee, and a wonderful meal.

*Now I'm wondering if I should try to make it to Lawry's if I come out to LA in a few weeks.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 12:42:41 AM: Quote from: George on January 16, 2006, 12:39:36 AM
Goodnight, Jose! Wow, what a meal! ;D

Goodnight to you too, George!

And, it truly was quite the meal! I remember that Steve and I just started laughing at ourselves for being immobilized by all that food and wine... And then we had to be careful not to laugh too hard since we were so full and more-than-tipsy that... Well... You get the picture...

:-X

:P
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 12:49:49 AM: And now I sleep.

Goodnight.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 01:22:02 AM: Got some photos from both opening nights.

Here's Tammy and me.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 01:24:54 AM: Tried to make these bigger, but can't. Here's Miss Joanne Worley, Miss Karen Morrow, me, and Mr. Fred Willard
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 01:25:56 AM: Here's me and Richard and Elizabeth Sherman.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 01:28:14 AM: Here's my assistant Leslie, me, our producer Missy, and Mark McGrath.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 01:29:19 AM: Here's me and our wonderful cast - Matt Ashford, Tammy, and Greg Albanese. And a cake.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2006, 02:30:26 AM: When I was livng in Dallas in the mid-seventies, my father who used to come there on business, introduced me to great restaurant on Lovers Lane. It was simply called The Rib. It was a Texas b-b-q joint...but rather upscale. They had obsequious waiters who were all dressed in red-jacketed livery. The place was all you could eat for a set price. I think at the time it was eleven dollars. They would start with a plate of hot links and progress up to small platters piled high with chicken, ribs, and brisket which were set over a small flame to be kept warm. The waiter would always ask: "Would you gentlemen like some more?" And as long as you did, he'd keep bringing it. I'm sure there were also delicious side-dishes though I have no recollection of them. Outside of Dr. Hogly-Wogly's in LA, it was the best b-b-q I ever had.

When Larry Drake and I were in Dallas plying our trade in dinner theatre, this is the place we would go when we were flush...and eat and eat until we thought we could eat no more. And then, of course, eat some more...because we were actors! Ever eaten with one? We'd eat to the point of pain, being sure to get our eleven dollars worth (I think it eventually went up to about $15 in the four years I was there). We would then waddle out to the car, unbuckle our belts and pop the button on our jeans and flip a coin to see who had to expend the energy and concentration to drive home (there was no liquor involved; I'm sure they had it, but we were drinking Cokes)...we lived in the same apartment complex...and then we'd sit in front of TV for the rest of the evening, stomachs gurgling , belching, and other gastric disturbances making their presence known.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 02:51:48 AM: Thanks, it is now 6 am and I am VERY hungry!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 02:52:14 AM: Great pictures, MR BK!

DR CP - what show did you do with Nancy Kulp? Was she fun?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 02:53:49 AM: I guess my most MEMORABLE meal would be a seafood extravaganza I had in a Restaurant in Baltimore. The name struck me when I saw it on the menu....I will look around the net and see if I can find it.

I just remember black shellfish around the edges of the BIG plate and every kind of seafood I could think of sitting in the middle!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 03:02:27 AM: Oh I remember, it was called Seafood Picasso because of all of the COLORS on the plate, but I don't remember the name of the restaurant. It was in Baltimore and we went UPSTAIRS to eat....but that's about it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 03:03:48 AM: Great Opening Night pics! I hope you tell Miss Cooke next time you see her that she has MANY fans in the hinterlands! Love her appearances on The Lucy Show...especially the Volunteer Fire Department episodes!

"Grandma's cat is UP a tree!!"
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2006, 03:50:39 AM: Good morning, all! No free day for me; I have to trek to Toyland for some more glances at Act Two. then a trip to Fed Ex, and after that, a bit of work here. I have no idea what the hell's going on with this Kelli O'Hara chart, which is a bit disconcerting, but I do know it's in E-major. Now, if I only knew the number of musicians for next Monday I'd be set.

TOD: File and forget. Sorry.
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Post by: Ginny on January 16, 2006, 03:52:15 AM: As BK would say, "I'm up, I'm up!" DH Richard and I are putting the final touches on our NYC preparations.

DR Jose - I'm glad you arrived safely - see you soon!
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Post by: Michael on January 16, 2006, 03:58:21 AM: TOD:

Started off with:
Hot sausage and mustard!

While we're in the mood:
Cold jelly and custard. Pease pudding and saveloys

Then a great big steak -- (Choice of)
Fried, roasted or stewed.

For desert:
Piled pieahes and cream , about Six feet high!

All that food, glorious food.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 05:37:23 AM: Waddle I do
When you are far away
And I am blue?
Waddle I do?

Waddle I do
When I am wondering who
Is kissing you?
Waddle I do?

Waddle I do with just a photograph
To tell my troubles to?

When I'm alone with only dreams of you
That won't come true
Waddle I do?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 05:48:58 AM: I really and truly believe that our company is the only one that is open today in the City of Bro' Love. I would so much rather still be in my warm and comfy bed right now...
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 07:07:52 AM: DR Jane asked last night:
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Jennifer I have an IN JUSTICE question. The sister from the last show you say is new…..We thought she was a regular on the episode we watched two weeks ago. So…?

Um, well I cannot really remember the woman from 2 weeks ago. But I don't see how she could be the same woman. The sister this week was definitely meeting all the people for the first time. I believe there was another lawyer woman two weeks ago.

I don't know but after this week's show I don't know that I will watch it again. Same with BOOK OF DANIEL. They are both just okay, but don't hold my interest as much as I would like.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:10:44 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up! I'm up! And I'm up in New York City!

:)

-And I have to say that the bed that Nick - the guy I'm subletting from - left here in the room is very comfortable.

(Sorry for the above syntax.)

*And as DR Jason and Ben and Ant could attest to, it would probably be very comfortable if Nick were in the bed too.

:P
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:13:58 AM: ...But Nick is in Las Vegas right now in the middle of rehearsals for Hairspray - and he's Kevin Spirtas' understudy...

And he's straight.

-Not that there's anything wrong with that.

;)
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:14:08 AM: Cillaliz, good cat vibes. Our Bosco had an autoimmune problem with her gums, basically she was allergic to herself and had to take prednisone. She didn’t have many teeth by the time it was diagnosed and she was basically starving to death. Once she began the medication, while we had to monitor her, she improved and we had many more happy years with her.

Jose I can’t eat Hershey’s chocolate anymore. Well maybe I can, just don’t want to.

Bruce, nice photos. You and look rather dashing, and Tammy is a knock out in that dress.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:16:21 AM: Welcome To PAGE TWO!!

Pick a dance, any dance. -But preferably something fast to keep the body warm - it's a bit cold outside.

:)
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:18:58 AM: The floor guy will be here soon so I’m putting my laptop away now (so it doesn’t send sand in it from the floor work).

I won’t be able to use our main computer without walking on the wood floor, and that isn’t a great idea.

Keith will be checking email and can relay messages.

Good vibes to all that need them.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:19:46 AM: Quote from: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:14:08 AM

Jose I can’t eat Hershey’s chocolate anymore. Well maybe I can, just don’t want to.

:)

I still eat Hershey's from time to time, however, since the Hershey corporation recently acquired both Scharffen Berger and Joseph Schmidt Confections... They've started selling some of their "new" products at the Hershey Store in Times Square. And the Hershey Store is a perfect place to pick up gifts for brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, etc., etc... ;-)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:20:27 AM: Good Floor Vibes, DR Jane!
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:24:09 AM: Thanks Jose,

I'm not familiar with Scharffen Berger. Craig worked in a candy store that sold Joseph Schmidt. Since he isn't big on chocolate he asked my opinion. It is very pretty but the creams and truffels aren't my favorites so I easily pass on that.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:24:40 AM: And did I mention that it's cold outside here in NYC?

...I had packed my running gear just in case I wanted to go for a run today... In Central Park... But since the temp here has just broken 20 degrees... Next time.

:)

In the meantime, I shall finish watching "Ellen", and then get ready to head out for the day.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:27:11 AM: Quote from: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:24:09 AM
Thanks Jose,

I'm not familiar with Scharffen Berger. Craig worked in a candy store that sold Joseph Schmidt. Since he isn't big on chocolate he asked my opinion. It is very pretty but the creams and truffels aren't my favorites so I easily pass on that.

Scharffen Berger primarily makes bars of chocolate for eating and baking. -Originally they concentrated on fine chocolate for bakers and pastry chefs. Very high quality stuff. And it's made in the USA too. I'd call it "American Belgian" if that makes sense.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2006, 07:29:20 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 12:39:53 AM
BK - Good to hear that you had a good matinee, and a wonderful meal.

*Now I'm wondering if I should try to make it to Lawry's if I come out to LA in a few weeks.

;)
LINKAGE!!! (http://www.lawrysonline.com/)

With RECIPES!!!

(Including the Tam O'Shanter, one of my own favorite restaurants in the Los Angeles area.)

(PS to DR Jane: you might want to skip the link.)
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:29:36 AM: That is a very good description.

I'm cold at 33 degrees.

I had better be off. Have a nice day.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2006, 07:31:07 AM: Jrand, I did a silly-ass British mystery called The Busybody with Ms. Kulp. I don't remember her being objectionable; but I don't recall her being "fun" either. But then I came in as a replacement for like the last two weeks of the run, so I didn't have time to "bond" with her. She was thoroughly professional.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2006, 07:31:52 AM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 01:24:54 AM
Tried to make these bigger, but can't. Here's Miss Joanne Worley, Miss Karen Morrow, me, and Mr. Fred Willard
It looks like Mr. Fred Willard has two heads! ::)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 07:32:08 AM: TOD:

Eating out-wise, I would have to say that my largest meals have taken place at Deux Cheminees (http://www.deuxchem.com/), a French restaurant here in Philly . The menu is prix-fixe and they don't skimp on any of the courses. And even though the fare is the Escoffier/heavy sauce type of French cuisine (which I tend not to like), everything is so delicious that I can't help shoving every last bit into my mouth. The soups are all creamy, my favorite being a seafood bisque with chunks of crab meat. There is an amazing sweetbread appetizer with buttery vegetables. My favorite entrees are the restaurant's signature dish, rack of lamb with truffle sauce, and rainbow trout stuffed with a salmon mousse. My favorite dessert is a dark chocolate cake with banana mousse. There is also a plate of fresh baked Madeline cookies with handmade chocolate ice cream on the side.

My largest meal there was the time I dined there with my sister, who worked in the kitchen during her chef days. The owner/head chef, Fritz Blanc, occasionally walks among the diners to check how they are enjoying their meals. After spotting my sister and giving her a warm friendly hug, he kept sending us samples of the different appetizers and desserts that were being served that night. By the time our meal was over, we all had to waddle our way out.
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Post by: Jane on January 16, 2006, 07:33:44 AM: Woody I grew up eating at Lawry's. We had my father's 89th and 90th birthday parties there. Not that I eat much of their food anymore. I still enjoy the yorkshire pudding. My mother was English and a great cook so Lawry's was never as good as home cooking. IMHO it isn't as good as it used to be.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2006, 07:34:53 AM: I'm going to have to think about the big meal question.

In the meantime, it's time to head to work.

No bloody ears this time, thankfully.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:35:58 AM: Good morning!

Overcast day here, but the temps are going to be moderate for the next couple of days, so no complaints.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 16, 2006, 07:36:46 AM: In that case, DR Jane, you might enjoy their Yorkshire Pudding recipe, somewhere in all of that linkage.

I just thought the opening photograph might verge towards food porn. :o
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 07:37:44 AM: Please stop talking about chocolate. You people are making me hungry! :)
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 07:39:04 AM: OMG is it cold here. Crazy. It was so warm on Friday. And yesterday and today are freezing! (-25C which is very cold). And even weirder, tomorrow and the next day are supposed to be warm. I think one of those days it will be 8C (almost 50F).
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:40:10 AM: I like Hershey's chocolate just fine, and since it's so readily available everywhere, that's what I tend to eat when I want chocolate. I realize, of course, that there are far better (and more expensive) chocolates out there. I guess my palate isn't very refined.

In fact, there aren't many chocolates I don't like. Well, some friends brought me back from chocolate from China when they visited there, and it was truly nasty.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 07:40:13 AM: I'm curious, is anybody else gonna watch tonight's GOLDEN GLOBES? I love them, since it has tv also! I do wish I got to see the pre-shows. Not sure if I get any of them (certainly not anything on E or any of the speciality channels). I wanna see what everyone is wearing.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:41:02 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 07:37:44 AM
Please stop talking about chocolate. You people are making me hungry! :)

Oops! Sorry. Too late! :D
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:42:34 AM: I was just getting ready to comment on the Golden Globes. I will record the show, but I will not watch the three hours live. '24' has another two hours tonight that I must watch in real time, and CBS' comedies are all new as well, so HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and OUT OF PRACTICE will get either watched or recorded, too. CSI: MIAMI has has a new episode.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:45:32 AM: And the Globes are going to be reshown on some cable channel during the week, too. I think Bravo.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:49:17 AM: The largest meal I can ever rememeber eating happened about twenty years ago. A friend of mine who's a caterer wanted to add Chinese cuisine to his list of available catered meals, so he fixed his living room as a Chinese pagoda, and he invited eight of us to partake of his Chinese meal. It was 12 courses of food, and I thought I was going to burst around course nine or ten. I did make it through everything, and it was mostly delicious.

But he only wanted us to use chopsticks, and the fellow next to me, a dear friend who had something of a drinking problem, could not manipulate his chopsticks and kept imploring me to help him throughout the meal. Finally, to silence him and to enable me to enjoy my meal, the host brought out a fork for him.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 07:52:40 AM: Thanks, DR TCB, for your insights into THE GREEN PASTURES. Unlike some, I am a great believer in taking films in the spirit they were made and not applying modern day political correctness to them. I have no problems watching and appreciating SONG OF THE SOUTH, and the antiquaited qualities of THE GREEN PASTURES will not bother me in the least. I will very easily be able to judge it as a film of its time. I'm looking forward to finishing it, but with three hours of TV from last night to get through today before I record an entire raft of new shows tonight, it will probably be later in the week before I can return to it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:54:24 AM: Hmm...

I just realized that I think I'm the only one in the apartment right now... There's a note on the fridge from one roomie saying she's heading to her grandpa's for the weekend... And the bedrooms upstairs have their doors open, so...

Well, I hope I see one or two of them tonight.

Until then, I'm gonna turn up the stereo and fry some fish!

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 07:55:46 AM: Well, time for me to get my day here in NYC in gear.

Laters...
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 08:30:53 AM: I'm up, I'm up. I awoke to some tree-trimming noise, and I thought, "what idiot is getting their trees trimmed on a holiday. Then I looked out my window and realized that I was the idiot.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:47:55 AM: Guess it's time for me to start prepping lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:50:53 AM: Page 3 Incredibles Dance!!!
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:04:43 AM: I think I'm still full from last night's repast.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:04:58 AM: And I am out of Diet Coke.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:06:55 AM: And I'm still full.

Yvonne de Carlo is Still Here

BK is Still Full.

Lawry's and Musso's
You eat a lot, it's no bull
And I'm full
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:07:31 AM: Holy moley on rye, but it in just a few short postings I shall achieve my new plateau.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:14:45 AM: Just me and TPunk. Well, if it just has to be two of us, at least I'm here with a beautiful gal.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:15:11 AM: A mere twenty postings until I achieve my new plateau.
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Post by: TPunk on January 16, 2006, 09:18:49 AM: I'm fully caught up on yesterday's and today's posts.
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Post by: TPunk on January 16, 2006, 09:20:07 AM: Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with my day. I should really get myself to the gym, but maybe it's suspended today for the holiday like alternate side of the street parking.
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Post by: TPunk on January 16, 2006, 09:20:21 AM: Mayhaps we will see a movie.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 09:59:35 AM: Did anybody else watch DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES last night? I thought it was a pretty good show. Every storyline for once was interesting.

I like the new doctor that Susan is interested in. I also thought Gabrielle's naked photos on the internet was fun.

Lynnette and her husband's story re: him being afraid to catch the chicken pox, and then not wanting to get a vasectomy was important. But I felt sad at the end for their marriage.

But my favorite storyline once again has been Bree. I thought last year was Teri Hatcher's year. But this year I prefer Bree. I liked her scenes with Alfre. I liked her scenes with the police detective and her impending arrest.

I'm curious to know which Desperate Housewife do you guys think will win the Golden Globe? Like I said last year I was Teri Hatcher all the way. But this year I want Marcia Cross. Although I wonder if this is Felicity Huffman's year (with all her praise for her movie).
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 10:01:44 AM: I also have to figure out how I want to cook a pork roast I'm making.
Choice A) roast it in the oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours at 350-375. B) roast it for 1 hour at 375 and then 1 hour at 300. Or C)slice it first and then roast it with sweet potatoes and stuffing under it.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 10:16:24 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 09:59:35 AM
I'm curious to know which Desperate Housewife do you guys think will win the Golden Globe? Like I said last year I was Teri Hatcher all the way. But this year I want Marcia Cross. Although I wonder if this is Felicity Huffman's year (with all her praise for her movie).

I would bet the farm on Huffman. She's been everywhere the past month or so and is probably at the fore of the voters' minds.

I like her the most on DH. Even though the story lines for Lynette tend to be less flashy than the others and are generally self-contained to each episode, Huffman does such a terrific job at fleshing out her character that she's become the most interesting one on the show.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 11:30:16 AM: Might I just ask where in tarnation IS everyone? Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com? You'd think it was an official holiday or something.

I shall now be on my way to work with Miss Linda Purl for a few hours, after which I shall return.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 11:33:49 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 07:40:13 AM
I'm curious, is anybody else gonna watch tonight's GOLDEN GLOBES? I love them, since it has tv also! I do wish I got to see the pre-shows. Not sure if I get any of them (certainly not anything on E or any of the speciality channels). I wanna see what everyone is wearing.

DR Jennifer, I'm going to watch them. I don't get E on my cable so I don't get a lot of the preshow, but I still enjoy what I can see on the network coverage
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 11:36:16 AM: Congrats on a great opening weekend, Bk
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 11:39:14 AM: Well, I got my moving estimate today, it's not as bad as I thought it would be, but since it's local it's by the hour, so I can save a lot if I move the boxes myself. I have to laugh. I started planning one day off for the move itself. Then it was 3 days off to allow for weather. Now I'm marking out a whole week so I can get everything just the way I want it. It's all I'll be thinking about that week, so I may as well just be doing only that.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 11:41:07 AM: Well, now I'm REALLY hungry for prime rib and am trying to decide where I can get some tonight and still watch the Globes
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2006, 11:41:59 AM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 08:30:53 AM
I'm up, I'm up. I awoke to some tree-trimming noise, and I thought, "what idiot is getting their trees trimmed on a holiday. Then I looked out my window and realized that I was the idiot.

So...you were having MLK Jr. lights and ornaments placed on your tree????

:D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2006, 11:52:41 AM: Yesterday ws busy, busy, busy here at Casa Pulliam.

I decided I just HAD to reorient my bedroom so that the head of my bed was at the north end of my room. I haven't had a decent night's sleep since I changed things around sometime last summer.

Truly, not a "decent" night's sleep.

That said, last night's sleep was fitful, at best.

I don't know why. It got cold, and I fought with my covers quite a bit. I also tried something new with my pillows and decided early this a.m. that it would not work. I don't know why I experimented, but it's part of the package I was dealing with at the time.

In between phases of this evolution, I found time to consume a homemade BBQ sandwich which was very delish. Later, I enjoyed the fruits of my crockpot's labors by indulging in the chicken-garlic stew that cooked all day and nearly drove me insane with its aroma.

I washed a few loads of clothes, too.

I had to move things out the room in order to rotate the bed. I love this room when it's nearly emptied out. I am loath to reintroduce several things back into it but must decide what I will do with them.

I have some green beans on the stove. I don't know if any of you out there enjoy green beans...especially when they are canned. But...I rinse canned green beans several times, and then put them in a pan with a little oil and beef bouillon. I cook them covered on low/simmer -- stirring every now and again -- until such time as they look absolutely wonderful, smell absolutely wonderful and taste absolutely wonderful. For me, that's about 45 minutes.

I watched M. Night Shyamalan's "Unbreakable" again this morning. Wonderful film.

Part of my move yesterday/last night also involved my cumputer which had to be disconnnected and relocated. Last last night, I got back online and visited this site and caught up. I attempted to post, but discovered my keyboard wasn't functioning. I futzed and puttered and cursed but could not make it work.

This morning, with a clearer mind, I immediately saw the problem and made the proper connection.

We had a gorgeous day in the Bay Area yesterday. Late last night, though, it got very cold here. It was F 34 degrees when I got up. Currently, it's F 50.

I have a fire going in my fireplace, and I am very nearly almost hungry as lunch time is bearing down upon me.

Ciao-ders!
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2006, 12:17:10 PM: Well, BK will probably haul out the extra-duty bitch-slapping machine for me saying this, but I have been watching Li'l Abner for the first time over the past couple of nights and while Leslie Parrish is beyond gorgeous, she is quite possibly the most inept lip-syncher I have ever watched. Sorry, BK. :'(
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2006, 12:18:14 PM: Of course you would think that as a red-blooded American male, the last thing I would be watching would be Leslie's lips (which are quite luscious), but when her mouth is constantly off the pre-record, I just can't help it. ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 12:39:40 PM: Maybe the person recording FOR her didn't match her.....do you think they re-recorded AFTER photography? Surely the directors wouldn't have let it be off....
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 12:40:18 PM: Or maybe she's French-synching.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 12:41:48 PM: Nearly 50 degrees here all day....but cooler weather predicted for tomorrow.

I am thinking that Molly and I need to get to the James Dean Gallery before it closes FOREVER on January 31....DR VIXMOM posted a link to it a few weeks ago.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 12:46:16 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:15:11 AM
A mere twenty postings until I achieve my new plateau.

Go BK go!!

Just peaking in from work quick!! Time to get back to the grindstone....

Great pics of the crew and the attendees....

Stupid question.... Was Fred Willard one of the guys who used to be on That's Incredible back in the 80s?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 12:47:48 PM: Been working on transferring my site to a new host and trying to figure out their FTP...whew!

Technology is wonderful....if you can understand the intructions.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 12:48:44 PM: Or the inStructions, even.

MR BK is closing in on 17,000!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 12:52:06 PM: I am jealous, you are all above freezing!! :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 12:54:54 PM: It was 64 here yesterday and is in the low 30s with wind today. Whew! What a difference a day makes
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 01:08:02 PM: About Globe predictions, I'm guessing that Marcia Cross will win for Best Actress in a Comedy, and Felicity Huffman will win Best Actress in a Movie Drama for TRANSAMERICA.

I agree about Bree; hers has been the most consistently interesting storyline this year, and the part has provided her with wonderful opportunities for comedy and drama. If Cross doesn't win, it should be Huffman.

The doctor that Susan became enamored with last night is a cutie, and he's a good actor, too, so good that it's hard for me to forget the totally evil character (with a charming demeanor) he played last year on LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 01:11:10 PM: Whatever slump HOUSEWIVES was in earlier in the season, it seems to have found very firm footing now. Obviously Tom (Doug Savant) is beginning to have a mid-life crisis, and that's always interesting (at least I think so since I was the victim of my partner's mid-life crisis when he turned 45). I'm going to follow his and Lynette's marriage story very closely now since he seems to be beginning a very troubled period.

Gaby and Carlos' story was the most predictable this week and while sort of fun, not up to the encounters with the nun.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 01:12:37 PM: I started the afternoon, however, with last night's LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. Michael York was the guest star and played a very interesting role. I found this to be one of the best of this season's episodes, and, lo and behold, Goren's nemesis Nicole Wallace (whom I was just talking about here a few days ago) figured into the story as well.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 01:14:23 PM: Also watched a moving COLD CASE episode concerning the apparant suicide of a trouble teenager from 1994. As always with the show, there was far more buried beneath the surface that only just came to light now, and the show did its usual job of making me tear up by the end.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 01:15:45 PM: Watched another 45 minutes of THE GREEN PASTURES, too. In the credits it was dubbed "A Fable," and the sweet, simplistic Bible stories enacted by the all-black cast were very well done. The gospel music on the soundtrack was beautiful recorded and sung, too.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 01:26:00 PM: Probably won't watch the Golden Globe Awards show....
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 01:26:23 PM: DR CILLA LIZ - I think a WEEK off to move is a great idea!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 01:37:58 PM: RE: desperate housewives

Quote from: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 01:11:10 PM

Gaby and Carlos' story was the most predictable this week and while sort of fun, not up to the encounters with the nun.

I suppose the outcome of their story was predictable. But i found it so funny when she stripped for the gardeners. She knows exactly how to play her hubby!

I think you said you don't watch previews, so I'm not sure whether to mention something re: something you wrote above. But I will just say that hopefully you will get your wish soon!
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Post by: Jed on January 16, 2006, 01:51:16 PM: Rodzinski and other Colts fans, my sympathies to you after yesterday's game. I thought this was their year. I guess now y'all should jump on the Seahawks bandwagon!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 02:02:43 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 01:37:58 PM

I think you said you don't watch previews, so I'm not sure whether to mention something re: something you wrote above. But I will just say that hopefully you will get your wish soon!

You're right; I don't watch previews (though before the next episode airs, ABC will promo the show with the previews that I skipped, so I'll see them eventually if I watch anything on ABC).

I assume this means the nun is coming back, and I would have been very critical of the writers if they hadn't returned to her as she's a fascinating character and one who provided much outstanding conflict and a very interesting plotline to the show. Otherwise, Gaby and Carlos didn't have much of a story left once her indescretion became public knowledge.
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Post by: Jed on January 16, 2006, 02:02:45 PM: DG Ann and I had a simply wonderful day yesterday. We both had an itch to get out of town for the day, so we hopped in the car and made our way to Astoria, Oregon (a place I had somehow never been). Spent a good chunk of time just wandering about the waterfront, and enjoyed a very tasty lunch. Then we headed a few miles south along the coast to Seaside. No matter how chilly or cloudy a day might be, I simply love the ocean. We spent most of the afternoon wandering along the beaches in Seaside and Cannon Beach, also wandering the streets of oh-so-touristy Seaside (where we picked up some yummilicious fudge). As it started to get dark along the coast, we headed inland for dinner in Portland. We wandered around downtown to see what struck our culinary fancy, and ended up at Greek Cusina where we shared an antipasto plate including the most wonderfully garlic-laden skordalia, some scrumptious spanikopita, and excellent Greek meatballs with feta dip. We were thoroughly stuffed and reeking of garlic... two sure signs of a good meal. Then it was back on the road and home to Tacoma to finish a fabulous daytrip.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 02:10:43 PM: Heading down now to get some household chores attended to.

WBBL.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 16, 2006, 02:17:51 PM: Quote from: Jed on January 16, 2006, 01:51:16 PM
Rodzinski and other Colts fans, my sympathies to you after yesterday's game. I thought this was their year. I guess now y'all should jump on the Seahawks bandwagon!

Beware of The Terrible Towel!!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 03:27:36 PM: No posts for over an hour?!? Skammen! I guess everyone is out taking advantage of the Martin Luther King Day sales.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 03:29:25 PM: Ding!

My dinner is ready.
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Post by: vixmom on January 16, 2006, 03:29:58 PM: We spent our day off, from 8 am until 5 pm watching the Vixter do a project for her English class.

Vixdad spent most of the dasy outside nailing the sideing back onto the house

and I did laundry and cooked and cleaned

Boy do we know how to party on o day off or what?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 03:46:46 PM: What day off?? I am at work....
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Post by: FJL on January 16, 2006, 03:54:11 PM: Speaking of partying on a holiday, I guess I'm officially missing the HHW NY gathering. Still waiting for the last piece of info to calculate a client's estimate that needs to be paid by tomorrow.

Something strange happened today. I hadn't spoken to one of my closest friends in over a week, though we've emailed a bit, including an email from her yesterday forwarding something someone had sent her. But today I first called her home, then called her office on a hunch that she might not have the day off, and her outgoing message said she's on disability since the end of last week. I've left messages for her and for another friend, but I can only assume she's not ready to talk about it, since she emailed me yesterday and didn't mention it.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 04:45:40 PM: Hmmm...maybe everyone is at the HHW NY gathering?

(Except for DRs Ann, Geroge, FJL and myself.)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 04:47:53 PM: Or maybe everyone is attending the Golden Globes?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 04:52:09 PM: Who are these people yakking on the red carpet? Where's Goldie Hawn? Where's Faye Dunaway? Where are the real stars?
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 04:53:07 PM: I'm back from Linda Purlville and all went well.

Well, our publicist sent me our first two reviews, which were ironically both from the same LA Internet review site. Wasn't sure I wanted to read them, but, in the end I did - I still may not read others. But, here's some quotes from the first review:

"Writer/Director Bruce Kimmel’s world premiere presentation is a nifty little murder mystery with more twists than a double pretzel and an ending that any writer would kill for.

The characters, Kate, Michael and Jeffrey weave a triangle that spins faster than hurricane Katrina, and Kimmel makes sure that the story rolls along adding layer upon layer of intrigue. In what has to be one of the best concepts to date, on a dark and stormy night a young widow is visited by Michael Bedford, her late husband’s best friend who tells her he has been abroad and has just returned and has a memento of the husband to give her... Deceit is a thriller that will keep you guessing all night, as you keep sliding back from the edge of the seat. This is definitely a great way to start your new year of theatre."

The above reviewer saw the show Saturday night (I asked the publicist, because I thought it would be interesting to know). The quotes that follow, from the second review, were from someone who saw it Friday night.

"...witty dialogue and fast paced surprises... Particularly smashing is Matthew Ashford as Michael, a close friend of the victim who returns home from England to give the victim’s wife some solace in her state of grief... Tammy Minoff is convincing especially as the bad actress yet cunningly manipulative spouse... Greg Albanese is superb... Kimmel’s clever language and plot gimmickry keep the audience continuously deceived.
Above all else, it’s fun."
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 04:58:19 PM: I actually think Leslie's lip-synching is terrific. I wonder if your DVD player is one of those that create synch problems where there aren't any - my first DVD player did that and it drove me crazy.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 05:00:53 PM: Congrats on the good reviews, BK. The latter is especially nice, considering how you felt Friday night went.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 05:06:09 PM: Great reviews, BK!

I'm off to my sister's after watching last night's "60 Minutes" and the 2-hour "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." I still need to watch "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy." I'll probably have to tape tonight's Golden Globes. My sister wants (needs) me to make a cake and we all may have dinner at my sister's. We'll see.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2006, 05:07:22 PM: I am watching the 1950s Hong Kong teenage melodrama MAMBO GIRL...it is a hoot! I love it!

This would have been a perfect film for John Saxon and Annette Funicello to star in (Sandra Dee would have been just not quite right for the role), with the bad girl played by Roberta Shore.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2006, 05:08:25 PM: My house is freezing, and yet I am eating ice cream (low carb, no sugar).
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 05:08:42 PM: This has to be the smallest stage I've ever seen for an awards show ever. Queen Latifah looks like she barely has room to move around.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 05:09:49 PM: Congrats on the reviewds BK!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 05:11:47 PM: I am not at the hhw gathering and also not at the Globes, although I am watching them
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 05:12:20 PM: Aha, I am on page 5 however
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Post by: FJL on January 16, 2006, 05:24:48 PM: Skip's watching "24" on our only TV at the moment (my TV died an untimely death), and I just emailed the January 17th estimate numbers for the last-minute client. Probably too late to get to Barrymore's. :(

But on the plus side, at least I was able to do everything I had to do today from home, and Internet Explorer has been working well all day so when I access the office network, it's just like I'm sitting at my office computer. :)
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Post by: FJL on January 16, 2006, 05:27:22 PM: Lovely reviews, Bruce. As Dan said, the review of the Friday night show must be especially gratifying.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 05:30:25 PM: I've been told that the Variety review is not good - a shame, as that's the one they'll see in NY. Of course, he saw it Friday night. I'm not going to read it - see no reason to, really.
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Post by: JMK on January 16, 2006, 05:32:57 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 04:58:19 PM
I actually think Leslie's lip-synching is terrific. I wonder if your DVD player is one of those that create synch problems where there aren't any - my first DVD player did that and it drove me crazy.

Not unless it selectively knows when Leslie is "singing." ;D
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 05:33:41 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 16, 2006, 05:00:53 PM
Congrats on the good reviews, BK. The latter is especially nice, considering how you felt Friday night went.

Congrats to Bruce and the cast for wonderful reviews.. I also like the second night!
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 05:56:15 PM: Where are all our Golden Globe posts? I'm not going to watch, so let's have 'em.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 06:04:06 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 05:30:25 PM
I've been told that the Variety review is not good - a shame, as that's the one they'll see in NY. Of course, he saw it Friday night. I'm not going to read it - see no reason to, really.

Understandable
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Post by: Matthew on January 16, 2006, 06:13:44 PM: I don't know who is a fan of the Carpenters here, but I'm looking for the spanish words for "Sing" as featured on the box set, "From the Top" and I can't find it anywhere, I've used Google and Yahoo to search, if anyone knows the lyric and would like to share, that would be great. :)
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Post by: Matthew on January 16, 2006, 06:16:18 PM: Oh - and as an addedum to the last post, there is a site that has MOST of the lyrics in Spanish and is missing a LONG string of translation. It's yellow and is an "offical" Sesame Street site.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 06:17:57 PM: Our publicist (not the one who initially told me), has described the Variety review as "negative". The person who initially told me about it did say that the reviewer is respectful of me, just didn't like this show. I wonder if his review would have been any different had he seen the tighter Saturday night show with the good audience. I've known this particular reviewer for over thirty years - he's a guitar player who somehow now reviews for Variety. Go know.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 06:18:21 PM: I'm getting closer to my new plateau.
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Post by: Matthew on January 16, 2006, 06:19:34 PM: Nevermind -- FOUND IT!!! Yay!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 16, 2006, 06:31:26 PM: Back from a fantastic gathering, and one of the last, at Barrymore's. The company was excellent and I believe a good time was had by all. DR FJL, you were missed. As for those of you who could not join us, were your ears burning?

Dear Friend BK, the two reviews are great! I hope the others are equally as strong. Fingers are crossed.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 06:54:47 PM: Quote from: Matthew on January 16, 2006, 06:13:44 PM
I don't know who is a fan of the Carpenters here, but I'm looking for the spanish words for "Sing" as featured on the box set, "From the Top" and I can't find it anywhere, I've used Google and Yahoo to search, if anyone knows the lyric and would like to share, that would be great. :)

If you want it the way it was performed you aren't going to find the entire song, only part of it was in Spanish. I'm not sure if I have the original album, but I think I do, I was a big Carpenter's fan at one time. I'll look
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 06:56:00 PM: Quote from: Matthew on January 16, 2006, 06:19:34 PM
Nevermind -- FOUND IT!!! Yay!

Great! I won't look then
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 06:56:44 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 16, 2006, 06:31:26 PM
Back from a fantastic gathering, and one of the last, at Barrymore's. The company was excellent and I believe a good time was had by all. DR FJL, you were missed. As for those of you who could not join us, were your ears burning?

Dear Friend BK, the two reviews are great! I hope the others are equally as strong. Fingers are crossed.

I was certainly wishing I could be there
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2006, 07:16:20 PM: Congrats on the two reviews, BK, expect more of the same. N.Y. will be more interested in the the success of the run than the Variety review.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 07:21:36 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 06:17:57 PM
Our publicist (not the one who initially told me), has described the Variety review as "negative". The person who initially told me about it did say that the reviewer is respectful of me, just didn't like this show. I wonder if his review would have been any different had he seen the tighter Saturday night show with the good audience. I've known this particular reviewer for over thirty years - he's a guitar player who somehow now reviews for Variety. Go know.

On a fan board for Matt, We love the other two reviews. Matt did a smashing job and they are happy about that.... Variety-- what ever, the over all success is more important the one reviewers bad mood or lack of interest. Stephanie loved it!!
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Post by: HJBJDJ on January 16, 2006, 07:30:34 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 06:17:57 PM
Our publicist (not the one who initially told me), has described the Variety review as "negative". The person who initially told me about it did say that the reviewer is respectful of me, just didn't like this show. I wonder if his review would have been any different had he seen the tighter Saturday night show with the good audience. I've known this particular reviewer for over thirty years - he's a guitar player who somehow now reviews for Variety. Go know.

I've read the Variety review, 'negative' is a good description. Don't worry about what some guitar playin' reviewer says. Stay positive and remember the two favorable reviews, as well as all the positive audience response you have recieved.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 07:39:12 PM: Good reviews!

STIX NIX HIX PIX...WALL STREET LAYS EGG....

This is a newspaper?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 07:44:40 PM: I read the Variety review - methinks he doesn't want to see a play, he wants to see a music video and doesn't care anything about the characters other than right now.

As DR CP said - the box office and word of mouth will be remembered longer than this "review."
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 08:01:47 PM: I do not like to mess with the internet. I do not like to learn new things when the old things were working fine.

This I do not like.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 08:09:27 PM: Re: the Golden Globes. I think nobody has been posting because it was only shown live on the East Coast. I don't think the West Coast has seen the show yet, and many people here haven't seen the show yet!
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Post by: FJL on January 16, 2006, 08:10:45 PM: Bruce - I also think the Variety critic is respectful of your career and accomplishments in general, saying for example that "the multi-talented Kimmel has established his credentials in many areas of the industry" and reminding the readers of the acclaim you gained for THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL and THE FACULTY. He certainly doesn't write off the premise of the play, and suggests what he feels can be done to give the show legs.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 08:12:34 PM: I didn't post but I've seen all of it already. I didn't want to post any spoilers.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 16, 2006, 08:13:35 PM: SPOILERS FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBES.

I will say one thing, I was very disappointed for one award.

Don't read below if you don't want to know.

It was Best Actress, musical or comedy for television.

I really wanted Marcia Cross to win. And I would have been happy with any of the Desperate Housewives. I do really like Mary Louise Parker. But her show is seen by so few people. I have seen it once or twice and she is good. i mean she's good in everything she does. But I thought of the housewives should have won.

Other than that many of the awards (especially for film) were extremely predictable.

I guess I can reveal a couple of the winners.

Don't read if you don't want to know.

Reese and Joaquin and Walk the Line all won. As did Brokeback mountain, ang lee (sp?) and phillip seymour hoffman (best actor) and felicity huffman (best actress).
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:16:56 PM: I just read the Golden Globe results, so tomorrow I can fast forward through the show to get to the winners I'd like to see and hear. In the main, the choices look to be very sound. I was particularly pleased by the TV awards (well, maybe not actress in a comedy, though to be fair, I don't watch that show). and, of course, the awards won by BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 16, 2006, 08:17:47 PM: Didn't watch.....

MR BK is headed for 17,000 posts!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:21:29 PM: '24' had another exceptional two hours of excitement, thrills, and surprises. Unquestionably, among the best shows on TV and certainly one of my favorites.

And because they start their season in January, no reruns.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 16, 2006, 08:22:33 PM: GOLDEN GLOBE SPOILERS

I was very happy that Empire Falls won. I loved that movie
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:24:57 PM: Page 5 Professor Porter and Jane Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:25:59 PM: Sean Astin began his recurring role on '24' in tonight's second hour. He was very effective.

Alas, DR MBarnum, no more Matt Battaglia.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:27:52 PM: CSI: MIAMI repeated one of my favorite episodes of the season with Horatio (David Caruso) facing his nemesis Resden. (He also has a running battle with IAB head Stetler who was also in the episode causing trouble for him.)
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:28:49 PM: I didn't realize that CBS was having an all rerun night, so I went back and deleted the CBS comedies I had set the DVR to record. New episodes next week, however.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 16, 2006, 08:32:02 PM: I have a few things to take care of before bed, so I'll head downstairs now.

Good evening, everyone!
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 08:33:25 PM: The acceptance speech from the winner for best actress in a drama was really funny! And she was in a fabulous bright red dress! ;)
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 08:39:34 PM: And the speech from the best actor in a drama was funny, too!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on January 16, 2006, 08:40:45 PM: We did not watch the awards show. Instead, we watched two episodes of "Cash Cab" and two episodes of "The Vicar of Dibley."
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:00:24 PM: Well, let's hear who some of these winners are.

I shall achieve my new plateau this very evening.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:03:35 PM: You know, reviews are amusing - one really can't pay too much attention to either good OR bad. If I paid attention to the two raves, I'd get all cocky and think "hot stuff" - I'm glad they "got" the play and really enjoyed it. And I can't get all bothered because someone else didn't. Nor can I panic and start changing everything. I'm happy with the piece for the most part and feel it does what I set out for it to do - it may not please everyone, but it pleases me and seems to be pleasing those who see it.

If we get a couple more decent ones, our investor is thinking about taking out a couple of larger ads in the Times and perhaps the LA Weekly.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:04:20 PM: A mere ten more postings.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 09:11:34 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:03:35 PM
You know, reviews are amusing - one really can't pay too much attention to either good OR bad. If I paid attention to the two raves, I'd get all cocky and think "hot stuff" - I'm glad they "got" the play and really enjoyed it. And I can't get all bothered because someone else didn't. Nor can I panic and start changing everything. I'm happy with the piece for the most part and feel it does what I set out for it to do - it may not please everyone, but it pleases me and seems to be pleasing those who see it.

If we get a couple more decent ones, our investor is thinking about taking out a couple of larger ads in the Times and perhaps the LA Weekly.

BK, a poster on the Connotator posted a review from Eyespyla and they were VERY impressed!!!

I just got off of work but I have several projects giving me the evil look... NO Jane tonight??
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 09:12:40 PM: Has anyone ever heard of the play Sacajawea?
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:15:27 PM: Jonathan Rhys Meyers just won the "Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television" for his performance in "Elvis."

I didn't know that Eric Bana (presenting with Kate Beckensale for the above catagory and the female equivalent) was Australian.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 09:16:01 PM: Lesson learned today:

Some people are not easily taught sign language. Two people had homework for the weekend and one gal did very well and learned the basic signs.... The gal who is doing well with it is the lead. She also surprised me and watched the movie version with Marlee Matlin!

The other one, OH BOY.... I am exploring some ideas to convey what I am trying to get across to him. He understands a football and thinks sign langauge is the same concept.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:17:57 PM: S. Epatha Merkerson just won for "Lackawanna Blues."
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 09:18:54 PM: BK, you have a Deceit cast member who has a birthday coming up during the run of the play...

I truly wish I could see it...
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 16, 2006, 09:21:20 PM: Gee, BK, you suggested my philosophy about reviews almost perfectly: The ones who like me know what their talking about; the ones who don't are idiots. It makes life so siimple. Besides, I 'm my own worst critic.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:24:54 PM: And I am MY own worst critic, especially on this play, which is why I'm proud of it.

What is eyespyla? How do you find it? Or direct me back to the connotator.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2006, 09:26:06 PM: I am not watching the Golden Globes, but I did read who the winners were.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:28:50 PM: "Brokeback Mountain" just won for best screenplay. I didn't realize that The Golden Globes doesn't split out original screenplays and adapted screenplays.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:29:35 PM: Larry McMurtry thanked his typewriter. :)
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:30:18 PM: Let's hear the winners!

Found the eyespyla thing - it's not a review, really - just a viewer rave.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 16, 2006, 09:30:56 PM: Wow, it is storming outside!
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:35:18 PM: "Desperate Housewives" just won for best comedy TV series.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:39:16 PM: "Paradise Now" from Palestine just won best foreign language film.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 09:43:31 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 09:24:54 PM
And I am MY own worst critic, especially on this play, which is why I'm proud of it.

What is eyespyla? How do you find it? Or direct me back to the connotator.

Google is a wonderful invention....

I will not link the Connotator thread that it was in. For they are busy tearing apart the variety review. They are offended for they feel that the reviewer did not understand or catch the nuances.....

Eye Spy LA is a entertainment site where people can post reveiws..... Evidently this gal, attended and posted a nice reveiw....

http://www.eyespyla.com/www/thebuzz.nsf/0/69b482bcd6ec5a0d882570ca00007d8f?OpenDocument (http://www.eyespyla.com/www/thebuzz.nsf/0/69b482bcd6ec5a0d882570ca00007d8f?OpenDocument)
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:46:22 PM: Catherine Deneuve still looks great! She introduced something that I missed.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:47:03 PM: John Williams won for best score for "Memoirs of a Geisha."
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:47:53 PM: Quote from: George on January 16, 2006, 09:46:22 PM
Catherine Deneuve still looks great! She introduced something that I missed.

At least, I think it was Catherine Deneuve. :-\
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 09:49:41 PM: Yes, it was Catherine. And "Brokeback Mountain" just won best song, "A Love That Will Never Grow Old," sung by Emilou Harris.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 09:59:20 PM: Quote from: George on January 16, 2006, 09:49:41 PM
Yes, it was Catherine. And "Brokeback Mountain" just won best song, "A Love That Will Never Grow Old," sung by Emilou Harris.

I still waiting for Brokeback Mtn to make it up here. I really like that song...
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:06:23 PM: It's worth the wait!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 10:09:17 PM: Quote from: George on January 16, 2006, 10:06:23 PM
It's worth the wait!

I have seen the trailers online and it looks fabulous... Just got some DVDs a freind was getting rid of. I watched In America over the weekend. It was pretty good.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:13:42 PM: Ang Lee won for best director for "Brokeback Mountain."
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:16:51 PM: John Travolta is announcing the nominees for best actor and he said Pierce "Bronson." :o
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:17:39 PM: Joaquin Phoenix won for best actor.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:18:32 PM: ...in a comedy or musical.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 10:19:20 PM: Quote from: George on January 16, 2006, 10:16:51 PM
John Travolta is announcing the nominees for best actor and he said Pierce "Bronson." :o

How dare him!! < GRIN >

I have always liked Pierce Brosnan
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:20:56 PM: I'm glad they're defending the show!

I must say, after two listens, I think Memoirs of a Geisha a really mediocre score, and Mr. Williams has no bigger fan than I. I also didn't think much of his score for Munich, but did enjoy his score for War of the Worlds.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:21:35 PM: Who won film actor, actress, supporting actor/actress?
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:21:52 PM: Almost there...
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:23:05 PM: I think I shall take a nice long hot shower and wash away the thought of Variety, whilst lathering myself with the other two reviews. My goodness, that was profound. Or not.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:23:30 PM: And when I am finished showering and lathering, I shall achieve my new plateau.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:23:52 PM: Or, perhaps I shall achieve it right this very minute.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:24:16 PM: Perhaps in less than a minute.
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:25:04 PM: And with this very posting, I have achieved my new plateau of 17,000 postings. Let us make a toast - rye, buttered, with a little jam.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:28:56 PM: BK, Congratulations on your 17,000th Post!!

And just so that it'll be preserved (until Mr. Mark Bakalor has to empty the picture file), here is it:
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:29:46 PM: "Walk the Line" won for best musical or comedy.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 10:31:33 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:25:04 PM
And with this very posting, I have achieved my new plateau of 17,000 postings. Let us make a toast - rye, buttered, with a little jam.

CHEERS and congrats BK!!!
Keep a postin'

Connotator is hoping that Matt will get many kudos along with the rest of the cast and an emmy nod for his work....
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:32:12 PM: But which actors are winning in the film category?

I'm going to shower and lather now - hope the actor info will be here upon my return.

The big question is, will we top last year's record number of posts when the Oscars are shown this year - we had around 940 posts last year. Anyone for 1000?
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:32:58 PM: Certainly the two reviews I posted loved Matt - have no idea what Variety thought of the actors, and don't really care.
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:33:14 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:21:35 PM
Who won film actor, actress, supporting actor/actress?

Announced in the West Coast broadcast:

Actor in comedy/musical movie: Joaquin Phoenix
Actress in comedy/musical movie: Reese Witherspoon
Suporting Actress: Rachel Weisz in "The Constant Gardener"
Supporting Actor: George Clooney in "Syriana"
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:37:05 PM: It's official:

Actor in a Motion Picture Drama: Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Capote"
Actress in a Motion Picture Drama: Felicity Huffman in "Transamerica"
Best Motion Picture Drama: "Brokeback Mountain"
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Post by: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:49:04 PM: Has Ann caught up? Has Up caught ann?
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Post by: George on January 16, 2006, 10:57:34 PM: And now it's over. They just announced that it'll be rebroadcast later this week on the Bravo Network...just in case anyone missed it tonight. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:18:20 PM: Good Evening! Good Morning!

Well... Since it took me almost a good 45 minutes to get home from Columbus Circle on the subway... -All that "dreaded" track work... Well... I'm a bit tired, and I do need to get up sort of early - well, early for me - tomorrow/today....

Yes, I'm rambling, so...
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Post by: HJBJDJ on January 16, 2006, 11:21:23 PM: One lady at the Connotator was having quite the time with Google tonight. She found this, at theatermania.com/LA

"Big-name players take to the stage this month, including Billy Crystal in 700 Sundays, Lynn Redgrave in The Importance of Being Earnest, and Matthew Ashford in Deceit"

A few of us got a little chuckle out of Matt being listed with Billy and Lynn as a 'big name player'.

But umm, don't tell Matt we thought it was funny. We're suppose to be his fans ya know. haha
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:23:16 PM: It was a great day in NYC. And a very long one, but that was a good thing. When I headed out earlier this afternoon, I first made my way to Columbus Circle to check out some things, and then it was down to the Village to check out a few more things, as well as have lunch with my friend, Stuart.

We settled into the Cornelia Street Cafe. It was my first time there, but I'm sure I'll be returning sooner rather than later. A nice, varied menu with reasonable prices, and the space itself is deceptively big. From the outside, it looks like it just has a few tables, but once you step inside, there's a bar area with some tables, then another room with tables off to the left, and yet another larger room in the back. And downstairs, there's a small cabaret-ish space where they have live music and literary readings.

The food was wonderful - smoked salmon for me, and boudin blanc for Stuart - and we had a wonderful time catching up.

Then...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:24:43 PM: Then it was back uptown to meet up with DRs TPunk and Rodzinski at the Hershey Store. We wandered here. We wandered there. We took pictures of me in front of the Lestat marquee. -I shall post those once I get back to DC tomorrow. And then we headed over to Barrymore's...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:27:40 PM: As DR elmore already accounted, it was a wonderful gathering. It was great seeing DR Ginny and her DH Richard again. And it was also just great for me to see the "gang" again too: elmore, Jason, Ben, Ant, TPunk, Rodzinski. I haven't been back up to NYC since I started working on Damn Yankees which was back in early November. It was nice to be home and among friends for the evening.

*And the Mississippi Mud Pie was very good too.

Pictures were snapped at the gathering, but they were snapped by others, so... We shall await their imminent posting.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 16, 2006, 11:30:36 PM: Quote from: bk on January 16, 2006, 10:32:58 PM
Certainly the two reviews I posted loved Matt - have no idea what Variety thought of the actors, and don't really care.

The two you posted is making them smile. Many of us have followed Matt's career since the 1980s and know what the guy can do when given the material. You don't want to read the variety one. To suffice I think he missed the boat... Many on the Conn would love to see the play but for many of us it would have to resort to hijacking, robbery and so forth to get to California....

On to a more pleasant topic....

I am glad that Brokeback Mtn and Walk the LIne did well...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:33:15 PM: After walking Ginny and Richard back to their hotel, Jason, Ben, Ant and I took the subway back down to 14th street. Ben and Ant headed up to their flat, and Jason and I headed over to Splash for Musical Mondays.

The place wasn't crowded, but it was well attended. There were some video clips that I hadn't seen before and/or in a long time. -And there was also some other "entertainment" around the room which just had Jason and I repeatedly shaking our heads in disbelief and semi-disgust. "Get a room!!!"

But we stuck it out till the very end when they ran the Tony clip from Dreamgirls. On our previous visits, that clip was shown earlier in the evening, but tonight it was back where it usually is as the last clip of the evening before the tables and chairs are cleared for the dance floor.

And then it was back out into the not-as-cold-as-it-was and back on the subway to our respected home environments.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:35:34 PM: Like I said earlier, it really was a wonderful day for me. It was great being back in NYC for the first time in over two months, and it was great being able to spend some time with some good friends.

I have three weeks left of Damn Yankees, and, now, more than ever, I'm looking forward to coming back to my new home.

*And I also received all my official paperwork from the Local 802. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:37:22 PM: And speaking of Local 802, I need to drop some forms off at the office in the morning before getting back on the road down to DC. I'm hoping to get back on the NJ Turnpike by 11:00 so that I won't get caught in the Baltimore and DC afternoon rush hours. -That will also give me some breathing room back in Fairfax before I head in for tomorrow night's show. So...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:42:12 PM: BK - Congrats on the reviews.

Personally, I'm one of those people who actually likes reading reading reviews. The good and the bad and the in-between. I find them fun and funny. And by reading "all of them", it just creates a sense of balance for me. -I guess I'm just weird that way.

*And I have to say that the Lestat reviews have definitely provided some giggles for me.

**And as many a show has proved in recent times, good reviews don't necessarily insure the success - financially speaking - of a show, and bad reviews don't always kill a show. It's all about the word of mouth and the marketing and the advertising budget.

Showbiz is just show biz.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:44:09 PM: Well... I'm planning on getting up in just over six hours, so...

Goodnight.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on January 17, 2006, 12:01:26 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 16, 2006, 11:42:12 PM
BK - Congrats on the reviews.

Personally, I'm one of those people who actually likes reading reading reviews. The good and the bad and the in-between. I find them fun and funny. And by reading "all of them", it just creates a sense of balance for me. -I guess I'm just weird that way.

*And I have to say that the Lestat reviews have definitely provided some giggles for me.

**And as many a show has proved in recent times, good reviews don't necessarily insure the success - financially speaking - of a show, and bad reviews don't always kill a show. It's all about the word of mouth and the marketing and the advertising budget.

Showbiz is just show biz.

You make some good points DR Jose..... We have been promoting it on the Conn and one of the gals on that board saw the play and was very impressed with.... A big selling point in my humble opinion is word of mouth....

Matt doing a fantastic job is giving the Conn osmething great to talk about also.. His role on Days has been sidelined again and the show has not given any viewers anything good to say for a long time. It is nice ot see the good