Topic: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL (Read 29406 times)

Matthew · « **Reply #90 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:16:07 PM »

Otto and I just got through watching Disney's "Song of the South" - one of the films from the Disney canon that has yet to have a US release on video or DVD. (this DVD was an eBay purchase and definatly a bootleg that was transfered from lasar disk, and the transfer was pretty good!) Some say it's content, Disney says it's dated and people would be offended by the type of language that is used by African Americans in the South at that time. Ever been to Oakland or listened to rap? It still exists. The message of this film is immense. Not to mention the history it portrays. I should try and work it into my classes next year.

bk · « **Reply #91 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:16:26 PM »

I do have to get a new pair of jogging shoes, no question. Mine are falling apart.

Almost through watching Deceit - he fixed the biggest prob, which was the darkness of the image - it now matches what I had coming out of the editing room. I was able to avoid boredom whilst proofing by turning on the commentary track, which is most amusing. I'm glad I did, though, because the actual sound of the show is too loud and fights the commentary the whole time. So, he'll have to lower that sound and then it's off to the pressing plant.

MBarnum · « **Reply #92 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:37:26 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2006, 12:07:05 PM

I'm sure many DRs will like this site... James and I walked by the actual "house" this past weekend. The cat bios are hysterical.

MEOW MIX HOUSE

Oh, my gosh! It is a reality show for cats (on THE ANIMAL PLANET network)! I am setting my DVR for it!!

I think there are some cat loving DRs that will like this show!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #93 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:39:44 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on June 14, 2006, 12:16:07 PM

Otto and I just got through watching Disney's "Song of the South" -...The message of this film is immense. Not to mention the history it portrays. I should try and work it into my classes next year.

You'd never get away with it in a public school! The PC crowd insists that any ante-bellum depiction of the south include slave beatings and lynchings. Any depiction of a non-satanic plantation owner or a happy black is verboten!

der Brucer

PS Just bought a copy of a re-worked version of my favorite childhood book, now titled "Sam and the Tigers". The illustrations are close to the originals; although our heroes complexion has lightened over time, his blue pants, red coat and green umbrella are still intact. The story still ends happily ever-after with pancakes covered in tiger-butter.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #94 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:41:55 PM »

Yesterday Rodzinski advised bk: One oughtn't to humor "bore detector" by acknowledging his trollish presence.

Perhaps this art would help:

der Brucer

Rodzinski · « **Reply #95 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:43:43 PM »

When there is a dearth of reasonable men, the first person I think to call is Darryl Hannah.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #96 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:44:33 PM »

A friend always stares at women with hirsute arms and large Adam's apples; I think he may be TRANSPICUOUS.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #97 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:51:24 PM »

For Dan the Man:

Coming to the Academy in January:

Matthew Bournes "Edward Scissorhands"

With both Spamalot and Pippin the the mix, we might just buy season tickets to "Broadway at the Academy".

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #98 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:59:05 PM »

When "AWESOME" is appropriate:

der brucer

vixmom · « **Reply #99 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:19:54 PM »

DerB sounds like what Vixdad calls "the New York Mentality" has made its way westward.

Vixdad says in New York its not enough for one to win, the other guy has to demonstrably lose!!

bk · « **Reply #100 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:22:24 PM »

I think all stalkers should be acknowledged with the following line: KISS MY ASS.

Back from a few errands - finally got Valley of the Dolls, and the recalled DVD of Boomerang, so I'm all set for viewing this evening. Cannot wait to see the anamorphic Dolls.

Not sure what I want to do about the food situation yet.

Matt H. · « **Reply #101 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:25:55 PM »

I read about Eminem as Palladin yesterday and just rolled my eyes. After the debacle of THE WILD WILD WEST, I just can't believe any studio would be foolhardy enough to sink millions into a western with anyone but maybe Mel Gibson or George Clooney.

I can't think of a worse choice for Palladin than Eminem.

Matt H. · « **Reply #102 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:29:33 PM »

I finished CABIN IN THE SKY when I got in from lunch. Boy, was I surprised! For some reason, I thought it ended with Joe and Petunia walking toward heaven. I did not remember at all the last sequence of Joe waking up from his dream. What a nice surprise!

Matt H. · « **Reply #103 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:33:00 PM »

The laserdiscs I won on Ebay finally arrived today (from Australia). I put in the 1954 ROSE MARIE. I think MGM cheated a little on the image for this transfer; it looks more like 2.35:1 instead of 2.55:1, but I was delighted with the colorful and sharp Eastmancolor image, and there are only minimal speckles and dirt. It's Dolby surround stereo, too, so Howard Keel's booming baritone sounded wonderful. I only got the first side watched, so the second hour of it I'll watch later this afternoon or early evening.

Matt H. · « **Reply #104 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:34:27 PM »

Tonight, I'll continue with THE WILD WILD WEST TV episodes.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #105 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:45:52 PM »

Back from a long lunch (whenever there are more than 4 people, the lunches take longer and longer...).

My first visit to the dim sum place in months and months.

Rather good...and enough to last me a while.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #106 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:47:29 PM »

Pretty nice day here in Oakland.

By the time TPunk gets into bathing suit shape and comes back out here, it'll probably be either too hot or freezing cold.

TCB · « **Reply #107 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:53:53 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on June 14, 2006, 07:46:46 AM

I now have a Chan box of my very own!

Nope................. not going there.

TPunk · « **Reply #108 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 14, 2006, 01:47:29 PM

Pretty nice day here in Oakland.

By the time TPunk gets into bathing suit shape and comes back out here, it'll probably be either too hot or freezing cold.

No! We only want sunshine and comfortably warm weather.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #109 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:03:36 PM »

My question for Ask HHW Day:

I need a "Vision Statement" to be put on the ballot for the position of clerk for the southwest district of my church denomination. Can anyone help me come up with one?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #110 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:17:15 PM »

Here is a good website telling about the sorts of things a vision statement should include. If you want to write one and pm it to me, I'd be happy to look it over.

http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/cav.html

TPunk · « **Reply #111 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:25:25 PM »

As MattH mentioned earlier, I also enjoyed Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. And as Rodzinski mentioned, Val Kilmer's character Gay Parry was a favorite.

TPunk · « **Reply #112 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:26:45 PM »

My question for Ask HHW day is- As the current trends in musical theater are "jukebox musicals" and "movie musicals" what do folks think the next trends will be?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #113 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:29:55 PM »

DR TPunk - Did you like the cupcakes?

TPunk · « **Reply #114 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:31:33 PM »

Oh and one more question- isn't the purpose of air-conditioning to make people more comfortable in extremely warm weather? And if so, than why is it always jacked up so high that I must wear a sweater and shiver?

TPunk · « **Reply #115 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:32:14 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 14, 2006, 02:29:55 PM

DR TPunk - Did you like the cupcakes?

Yes- I tried the cappucino one- lots of frosting! What other flavors do they have?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #116 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:35:54 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on June 14, 2006, 02:32:14 PM

Yes- I tried the cappucino one- lots of frosting! What other flavors do they have?

Click Below:

CRUMBS

I've tried about six of them. So far, so good.

Matt H. · « **Reply #117 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:38:23 PM »

I have to admit, Fernando Lamas looks very good in deerskin in ROSE MARIE, much better than the tuxes he looks squeezed into in RICH, YOUNG, AND PRETTY.

Matt H. · « **Reply #118 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:47:13 PM »

Off to clean the den now. And then, back to Rose Marie and the two men fighting for her love.

WBBL.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #119 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:48:25 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on June 14, 2006, 02:26:45 PM

My question for Ask HHW day is- As the current trends in musical theater are "jukebox musicals" and "movie musicals" what do folks think the next trends will be?

Well, no matter what the next trend will be, I just hope they're all good!

*And have at least one keyboard position in the pit.

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