Topic: THE LATE, LATE SHOW (Read 43205 times)

TCB · « **Reply #180 on:** December 22, 2007, 12:51:34 PM »

Quote from: JMK on December 22, 2007, 08:03:59 AM

I saw The Omega Man when I was a kid at a little theater on a military base in Heilbronn, Germany where my sister managed the Service Club (make of that what you will, TCB).

Tomovoz · « **Reply #181 on:** December 22, 2007, 12:53:43 PM »

TOTD:
(A couple are from late last year but new to me this year)
1. Eagles - Long Way out Of Eden
2. Melissa Etheridge - The Road Less Travelled (Thank you DR Jose)
3. OBC - Curtains
4. Mark Knopfler - Kill To Get Crimson
5. Art Garfunkel - Some Enchanted Evening
6. Carly Simon - Into White
7. Linda Ronstadt - Adieu False Heart
8. Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible
9. Barbara Cook - No-one Is Alone
10. Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full

Tomovoz · « **Reply #182 on:** December 22, 2007, 12:55:29 PM »

We caught up with the movie "The Illusionist" last night.

As with "Notes on a Scandal" - movie is lessened by the way too instrusive "music?" of Philip Glass.

George · « **Reply #183 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:05:15 PM »

The Brain From Planet X (world premiere cast recording...and previously mentioned)
Une Chambre en Ville (original soundtrack)
Company (NBC)
Curtains (OBC)
"Obligatory Villagers" by Nellie McKay
Wicked (German cast recording)

The rest of my new CDs are at work, but I need to stop there before I head over to my sister's house, so I'll be able to see what I have that's new. After going to my sister's house, I'm working concessions tonight for David Lanz with Tingstad & Rumbel: Home for the Holidays. It'll be an evening of music that's new to me. I've heard of them, but I've never actually heard any of their music.

JMK · « **Reply #184 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:06:39 PM »

Quote from: TCB on December 22, 2007, 12:51:34 PM

"Service" Club....military base....seemed like a natural for you.

George · « **Reply #185 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:07:33 PM »

Have a good day, all!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #186 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:08:56 PM »

Quote from: TCB on December 22, 2007, 12:51:34 PM

I think you are expected to comment on...

...my sister managed the Service Club...

I am too much the gentleman.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #187 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:13:52 PM »

Heard on Edisaurus' doorstep:

Quote

'Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)'--The Ramones (1989)
When Joey Ramone sees trees of green -- red roses, too -- it truly does sound like a wonderful world. But when he calls out to the stray flying mammals on his tenement rooftop -- where is Rudolph? Where is Blitzen? -- to help save him from another bickering Christmas, it's just too absurd.

der Brucer

And the voice said - cheer up, things could be worse

I cheered up
Sure enough...

'Oi to the World'
--No Doubt (1997)

Matt H. · « **Reply #188 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:28:28 PM »

It has stayed mostly overcast all day long. There has been more breeze than I like which makes it feel colder when you go outside to get the newspaper, the mail, take garbage to the can, etc.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #189 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:30:56 PM »

Lobster for dinner?

IT'S ALIVE!

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #190 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:32:45 PM »

I began my afternoon viewing by finishing HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. I still find the ending recitation in Dumbledore's office of what happened in the pit to be the least satisfying of all the POTTER films. Love the final point count in the Great Hall and the goodbyes with Hagrid at the station, but that explanation section is just not especially well directed, I don't think.

And the kids have certainly improved their acting ability considerably since this first effort.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #191 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:33:08 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on December 22, 2007, 01:28:28 PM

which makes it feel colder when you go outside to get the newspaper, the mail, take garbage to the can, etc.

Well, get out of your Santa speedos and put on an overcoat!

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #192 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:34:22 PM »

Then, I began with the DVD edition of THE TUDORS. Sad to say, these are not great transfers. They're kind of soft with lackluster color and contrast that keeps things just the tiniest bit "foggy." On Showtime-HD, the show was sumptuous, but these first three episodes certainly weren't that at all (though the second and third looked a bit better than the first.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #193 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:35:38 PM »

And I was just as sad to see Steven Waddington leave the series here as I was when I first watched it.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #194 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:40:59 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on December 22, 2007, 01:32:45 PM

And the kids have certainly improved their acting ability considerably since this first effort.

And think - they could have grown up to look like the Osbourne kids - I think J. K. must have cast a spell....

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #195 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:48:06 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 22, 2007, 12:53:43 PM

TOTD:
(A couple are from late last year but new to me this year)
1. Eagles - Long Way out Of Eden
2. Melissa Etheridge - The Road Less Travelled (Thank you DR Jose)
3. OBC - Curtains
4. Mark Knopfler - Kill To Get Crimson
5. Art Garfunkel - Some Enchanted Evening
6. Carly Simon - Into White
7. Linda Ronstadt - Adieu False Heart
8. Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible
9. Barbara Cook - No-one Is Alone
10. Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full

But this had a 2007 re-issue:

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #196 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:49:55 PM »

Tell me it's not true.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #197 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:50:01 PM »

I wonder if Tom has any Summer Solstice photos to share?

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #198 on:** December 22, 2007, 01:55:25 PM »

It's been raining HEAVILY in the Eastern States for the last few days. Not quite Ark building time but my neighbours would have been better in one.

We of course would prefer the rain to fall in the catchment areas of the country!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #199 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:04:50 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 22, 2007, 01:55:25 PM

It's been raining HEAVILY in the Eastern States for the last few days. Not quite Ark building time but my neighbours would have been better in one.

We of course would prefer the rain to fall in the catchment areas of the country!

How are the Ybarra vineyards holding out?

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #200 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:11:57 PM »

My sister is at present looking after her daughter's (and "son-in-law's") home which is on a vinyard in the Yarra Valley. My niece's partner "runs" the vinyard on the Nellie Melba estate. I think the rain would be very welcome indeed. At least it will fill the dams used for watering the vines in January and February. The Yarra River will certainly benefit from the run off from all the rain - it has been running low for so long.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #201 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:13:14 PM »

The Valley is about 40 minutes drive (the other side of the hills) from us.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #202 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:14:51 PM »

I am listening to Carly Simon's "Into White". Cds don't get much better than this!

Matt H. · « **Reply #203 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:15:46 PM »

Well, I guess I need to head downstairs and decide on my "outfit" for the evening. Since DR der Brucer has vetoed the Speedos, I must choose something else. Hmmmm....

Then, I need to shower and shave for the evening.

WBBL.

Jennifer · « **Reply #204 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:17:39 PM »

DR FJL re: your problem.

I think some people probably don't know what to give others, so they go the donation route.

And maybe some others can't be bothered to think out what to get.

I also think that some people think that people would be pleased to have money donated on their behalf.

I think it was Barbara Walters on the VIEW last week who also mentioned that SHE HATES IT when people donate on her behalf.

I'm not really sure how to handle it. I mean if your friend is a close one then maybe have a discussion. Although it might cause hurt feelings.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #205 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:24:11 PM »

Back to the Topic of the Day... In no particular order - well, the order they came into my head:

Bach, Goldberg Variations - Simone Dinnerstein, pianist
Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2; Ravel, Piano Concerto in G - Yundi Li, pianist; Berlin Philharmonic; Seiji Ozawa
Jessica Molaskey - "Sitting In Limbo"
Michael Bublé - "Call Me Irresponsible"
David Burnham - "David Burnham"
Eldar - "re-imagination"
BR6 - "Here To Stay: Gershwin and Jobim"
"Once" - Soundtrack
Legally Blonde - OCR
The Bill Charlap Trio - "Live At The Village Vanguard"

TCB · « **Reply #206 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:27:53 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 22, 2007, 02:14:51 PM

I am listening to Carly Simon's "Into White". Cds don't get much better than this!

Of course it could. You could stop listening to Carly Simon's INTO WHITE.

Jennifer · « **Reply #207 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:29:36 PM »

I am very excited to see the new SWEENEY TODD movie. Hopefully Christmas day!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #208 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:31:05 PM »

I could be listening to phillip glass. Everything else sounds good!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #209 on:** December 22, 2007, 02:31:56 PM »

I'm now listening to Connie Francis and Xavier Cougat

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