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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #270 on: October 01, 2007, 01:06:00 PM »
Quote from: JRand57 on October 01, 2007, 08:29:22 AM
DR MATTH - I have a HDMI pt connection on my television, should my regular DVD player be hooked up to that instead of where it is?

THERE, now you know you're back.

Hey, DR JRand! Glad to be back, if that's a serious question, first check to see if your DVD player even has an HDMI port on it. Can't use the TV port for the DVD player unless the DVD player has an HDMI port, too.

If it does have an HDMI port, that's a digital connection, and that's always preferable to the component (analog connection) that gives the next best image quality. I can see a difference between the image quality in the two ports, but some people swear there's no difference. I'm guessing the larger the screen, the more easily you'd be able to tell the difference.
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #271 on: October 01, 2007, 01:06:47 PM »
And many thanks to DRs Jane, Jeanne, MBarnum, and Jennifer for the welcomes.

DR Jennifer, I will check your posts in a bit and have comments.
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« Reply #272 on: October 01, 2007, 01:10:51 PM »
CONGRATULATIONS, DR JOSESPIANO

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« Reply #273 on: October 01, 2007, 01:11:07 PM »
YAY MattH!!!   :)
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« Reply #274 on: October 01, 2007, 01:12:44 PM »
Speaking of MattH - I have a question.  It looks like I'm attending a wedding in Lexington, South Carolina in December.  My question is what is the best airport to fly into when flying to Lexington.
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #275 on: October 01, 2007, 01:16:06 PM »
Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:09:02 AM
Well, I'm sure glad to have you back (I was an optomist and saved the link to a post I was going to make before your vacation:


MGM Classic Musicals (West Side Story/Guys and Dolls/Fiddler on the Roof/A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum/How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) (1971)

Amazon gives no hint as to whether or not this are "widecreen enhanced, or whatever. We already have WSS and Fiddler, but the other four would seem to make the box worthwile.

Your thoughts - (I know the shows themselves are not top tier but building a reference library for some-day-to-be teenagers is a process.

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I think this is a way to rid themselves of a stockpile of old non-anamorphic transfers. I believe the GUYS AND DOLLS in this box is the old unenhanced transfer (which a lot of people preferred to the later enhanced one which trimmed the sides of the image in the remaster). I think the CHITTY DVD in the box is the pan and scan version which would totally negate any interest I'd have in buying the box. FORUM and HOW TO SUCCEED were also unenhanced transfers, if I'm not mistaken, but for them, that's all that's available right now. CHITTY was given a beautiful anamorphic transfer a few years ago.
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« Reply #276 on: October 01, 2007, 01:18:08 PM »
Thank you bk and DR FJL for the welcome home wishes.
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« Reply #277 on: October 01, 2007, 01:18:09 PM »
Well, DR (as in DOCTOR) Murphy didn't have anything truly bad to say about DD Dixie Bell; there's nothing new with her joints - it IS just the arthritis season and she has an extra five pounds which an additional twenty minute walk daily will take care of.  
DDR Murphy and I also went over her diet and I've agreed to cut the rice out and give her more vegetables like the green beans and broccoli that she loves.

DD Dixie Bell was an angel in the car - soaking up the air conditioning, rather than trying to stick her head out of the moon roof.  ;D
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« Reply #278 on: October 01, 2007, 01:20:47 PM »
Thanks, DR George, for the welcome! Much appreciated.
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #279 on: October 01, 2007, 01:23:00 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 01:12:44 PM
Speaking of MattH - I have a question.  It looks like I'm attending a wedding in Lexington, South Carolina in December.  My question is what is the best airport to fly into when flying to Lexington.

Thank you, DR Matthew.

As for your question, DR Ron Pulliam might know better than I since I think Lexington is nearer his part of the state than upperSC/lower NC where I am.

My guess is fly into Columbia, SC, but that's just a guess.
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #280 on: October 01, 2007, 01:23:57 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:16:06 PM
I think this is a way to rid themselves of a stockpile of old non-anamorphic transfers.

Thanks - looks like a pass is in order.

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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #281 on: October 01, 2007, 01:28:34 PM »
I did sit down after a lunch that ran late and watched Gun Van Sant's MALA NOCHE. An interesting "first" attempt (he said in a disc interview that he had made a 45 minute film that got no distribution), and there are some lovely things in it. The narrator/main actor of the piece is such a sweet natured guy, I spent the entire movie dreading that something awful was going to befall him. (I mean, with that title "Bad Night," it's understandable to think that!)

Criterion has done a fine job cleaning it up (just one hair and a few light scratches near the end), but, DR Elmore, it IS very dark and shadowy. Van Sant said in his interview that they just used available lighting and three spotlights do that's why shadows go so deep and the light falls off so quickly.

It was made for $20,000 so it has that REAL independent film look to it.
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« Reply #282 on: October 01, 2007, 01:31:04 PM »
And the Gus Van Sant interview was good. Nice to get good background information on the making of a film by the person who made it! There are a couple of other bonus features on the disc I haven't gotten to yet. I'll get to them when I go back down.

That means I might not get to DEXTER or COLD CASE until tomorrow.
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« Reply #283 on: October 01, 2007, 02:03:59 PM »
Well, if I head downstairs after I write for a bit, I'll be able to finish the bonuses on the MALA NOCHE set and then move on to DEXTER before CHUCK begins my evening of TV viewing.

WBBL.
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« Reply #284 on: October 01, 2007, 02:04:27 PM »
Oh, yes, I have already cleaned the dining room. I did it early this morning.

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« Reply #285 on: October 01, 2007, 02:10:09 PM »
I guess it would be good if I got my Caolina's right.  The wedding is indeed in North Carolina.
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #286 on: October 01, 2007, 02:20:00 PM »
Broadway World gave The Last Starfighter it a good review...

http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=21801

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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #287 on: October 01, 2007, 02:22:06 PM »
Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
Next came fava bean & eggplant appetizers.  He makes batches of the eggplant & keeps it in the freezer.  I need to do this-just delicious.  The fava beans were in the frying pan when we walked in.

And did you have a nice Chianti as well?  Are you sure that was Eggplant?
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« Reply #288 on: October 01, 2007, 02:23:48 PM »
Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:34:14 AM
George, I understand Ikea has a liberal return policy.  Might you be able to return the island to be reassembled?

I was thinking that.  I'll talk to my sister.  It might be a hassle, but it would be better (and better looking) than trying to sand out the stamp and refinishing it.
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #289 on: October 01, 2007, 02:56:13 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 02:04:27 PM
Oh, yes, I have already cleaned the dining room. I did it early this morning.

;)

I cleaned the dreaded kitchen floor. And three loads of laundry.
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« Reply #290 on: October 01, 2007, 03:06:21 PM »
Der Brucer and I got home safe and sound.  The doggies were all safe and sound.  And the day has been spent sleeping quietly, so while it's been safe, there hasn't been much sound.

I'm glad I took today off from work as well as yesterday, because there is no way I could have survived going to work today.

I need to head off to the store, to find fine dining fixings for tonight.

I loved getting to see everyone yesterday, even if I didn't get to chat with everyone.  Who knew that DR Singling was so tall!

I have decided that I do not care that much for NY-style pizza.  The crust is too thin - it was like having flavorings on top of a communion wafer.

DR Noel: I'll be sending you an e-mail or more on my thoughts about Such Good Friends.  They don't belong here on the public board.

Dear Esteemed BK: I'll try to get some posts together about polenta, which I hope will amount to interesting reading.

Der Brucer is snoozing on the couch.  I think I'd better walk to the store.

Back later.

I had a good time yesterday, but it's good to be home.
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« Reply #291 on: October 01, 2007, 03:08:01 PM »
Safe travel vibes to all!!

Take care!
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« Reply #292 on: October 01, 2007, 03:16:00 PM »
Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:12:51 AM
I forgot to mention I agree with your comments on the Bionic Woman and Jamie.

I watched the promo for Dirty & found it interesting.  I was tempted to watch but I doubt Keith will like it, so I passed.

We watched REAPER last night and enjoyed it very much.  I remember elmore found it funny?  Anyone else?  We have high hopes for this show.

MOONLIGHT has also made it through round one & will be given a second chance.

I watched "Bionic Woman," "Dirty..." and "Reaper" and enjoyed them all.  I was pleasantly surprised that there were three actors from "Battlestar Galactica" on "Bionic Woman."  I just hope that they're not going to be regulars on "BW" and no longer be on "BG"...at least, until the end if the 4th (and final) season of "BG."

I recorded "Moonlight," but I haven't watched it yet.  It does look interesting, so I'll make sure I take the time to see it.
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« Reply #293 on: October 01, 2007, 03:17:41 PM »
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Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
« Reply #294 on: October 01, 2007, 03:19:23 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 01:12:44 PM
Speaking of MattH - I have a question.  It looks like I'm attending a wedding in Lexington, South Carolina in December.  My question is what is the best airport to fly into when flying to Lexington.

Well in ain't LaGuardia OR Newark.  ;D
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« Reply #295 on: October 01, 2007, 03:21:26 PM »
Congrats to DR td on his run for the Border's.
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« Reply #296 on: October 01, 2007, 03:22:29 PM »
DR DAKOTA CELT. Right now TODAY and TOMORROW have the best aspects for literary pursuits.....probably such favorable planets don't occur again until early November.
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« Reply #297 on: October 01, 2007, 03:27:23 PM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:27:33 AM
"Chuck" hit my funnybone in just the right way.  It's not hammy, but quirky.  It doesn't belabor a bit of schtick...rather, it finds unconventional means for a comedic touch.  A computer nerd whose brain has been downloaded with thousands of CIA/NSA secrets, "Chuck" is now a most valuable property...and an agent from each agency is keeping tabs on him as he attempts to live a normal life.

I really like "Chuck" (and certainly the actor ;)), but it's like a comedic variation on "Jake 2.0" that Christopher Gorham (now on "Ugly Betty") was in, which didn't last too long.  I liked that show, but it took itself too seriously and the bits of humor weren't really that funny. :-\ "Chuck" is funny and I hope it lasts for a while. :)
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« Reply #298 on: October 01, 2007, 03:27:54 PM »
Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 05:45:57 AM
And The Song Of The Day:  I REMEMBER

Before I forget!

My first hearing of this song was on an LP by Judy Collins.
(The "Hard Times For Lovers" album I think)
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« Reply #299 on: October 01, 2007, 03:32:14 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
Thank you, DR Matthew.

As for your question, DR Ron Pulliam might know better than I since I think Lexington is nearer his part of the state than upperSC/lower NC where I am.

My guess is fly into Columbia, SC, but that's just a guess.


Absolutely...Lexington is part of the Greater Columbia environs.  You are very close to Lexington when you arrive in Columbia.

I think Winston-Salem is your best bet. It's 21 miles away from Lexington.  There is a closer "airport" in Davison County, but it's props and stuff....there might be a shuttle from Winston-Salem.

I'd ask whoever invited you what the best airport is for convenience.  Winston-Salem may not even have an airport.  I don't know my NC airports all that well.
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