Topic: STRANGLING A ZEBU IN MAJORCA (Read 36770 times)

singdaw · « **Reply #30 on:** September 19, 2008, 05:58:13 AM »

***CONTINUED VIBES FOR SKIP'S CONTINUED RECOVERY***[/size][/color]

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:04:28 AM »

Good morning, all! Thank you, BK, and DRs George, DearReaderLaura, singdaw, Danise, edisaurus, Ben! Yep, 62 today, and pondering the benefits of Old Cootdom. I'm not quite sure of my day after my walk. but I need to head out for that. I got a lovely package from DR Nursie and Keith, which was greatly appreciated and will be very useful.

Tonight, DR Jose and I are seeng BONNIE & CLYDE at NYMF at 7:00 pm and I am really looking forward to it. I have some work to do here and sme emails and messages on Facebook to answer.

TOD:
DVD: LILLIE disc 3, several operas
CD: Offenbach's CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, Guy Haines, songs of the 1930s
VCR: short art films

elmore3003 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:06:00 AM »

Quote from: FJL on September 19, 2008, 05:47:24 AM

Happiest of birthday to dear dear DR Larry

Thank you, Fred! I mean, DR FJL.

FJL · « **Reply #33 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:08:57 AM »

Larry - Wouldn't it be great if you could get to post 13000 on your birthday?

I don't know what would be great about it, but it sounds like it might be fun.

singdaw · « **Reply #34 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:15:20 AM »

Perhaps, for his splurge today, bk will eat a Monnow Valley Burger - comprised of a hamburger patty with two slices of melted cheese, tomatoes, secret sauce, and onions, sandwiched inside a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed donut and garnished with a slice of gherkin. The Monnow Valley Burger contains up to 1000 calories and 45 grams of fat

Ben · « **Reply #35 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:18:10 AM »

I'm sorry to report that I didn't like To Be or Not To Be. I have not seen either movie, the 1942 Jack Benny, Carole Lombard original or the 1983 Mel Brooks re-make. Now I want to see one or both of them to see why people love them so much.

This production didn't work mainly because of the script. There are good people in it. Jan Maxwell, who I think is a wonderful actress and David Rache are the leads. Craig Bierko left the role now played by David Rache and Brian Murray also left during rehearsals. Perhaps that was a sign. I can tell that it's supposed to be wildly funny (at least the playwright seems to think it's wildly funny) but it just isn't. Many of the jokes are old and predictable or just lame. There are also some inside theatre jokes that I think go over the head of the average theatregoer. The lack of real gut busting laughs also hurts the more serious parts of the play. I don't know how faithful it is to either movie but there is a very serious moment near the end of Act Two which should be preceded by wild, crazy humor and audience laughter. It doesn't happen and the shock of the serious moment is greatly diminished. The whole thing lays flat.

I wanted to like it and there are some very funny moments in the show but overall it just doesn't work. Granted I saw an early performance (the first preview was Tuesday and I saw the show yesterday) but even taking that into account I just don't think it works. I don't think the material is dated (it takes place in 1939 Poland after the invasion by Germany) but something is not working and more performances won't make it any better, IMHO.

Just my two cents.

singdaw · « **Reply #36 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:58:04 AM »

Thanks for the theatre report, DR Ben!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:04:11 AM »

Quote from: FJL on September 19, 2008, 06:08:57 AM

Larry - Wouldn't it be great if you could get to post 13000 on your birthday?

I don't know what would be great about it, but it sounds like it might be fun.

I could do 94 political announcements!

Ben · « **Reply #38 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:06:18 AM »

Has anyone seen the 1942 or 1983 versions of To Be or Not To Be? Should I look for a copy to watch?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #39 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:09:07 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm just waiting to start playing.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #40 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:14:24 AM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR ELMORE!!!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #41 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:16:54 AM »

Quote from: Ben on September 19, 2008, 07:06:18 AM

Has anyone seen the 1942 or 1983 versions of To Be or Not To Be? Should I look for a copy to watch?

Yes, and Yes.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:19:11 AM »

Computer back in the shop...hopefully I will back on MONDAY...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

singdaw · « **Reply #43 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:20:55 AM »

Whew! I just took two Alavert, NON-DROWSY allergy relief tablets, and now I can't keep my eyes open!!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #44 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:21:10 AM »

Quote from: Ben on September 19, 2008, 07:06:18 AM

Has anyone seen the 1942 or 1983 versions of To Be or Not To Be? Should I look for a copy to watch?

I've always wanted to see the original; I very much liked the Mel Brooks version.

singdaw · « **Reply #45 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:22:06 AM »

And I'm not even a chaperone!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:22:40 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 19, 2008, 07:14:24 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR ELMORE!!!!!

Thank you, DR Jose! I'll meet you at the theatre around 6:45 tonight.

Matt H. · « **Reply #47 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:23:51 AM »

Good morning!

Cool continues and I'm really enjoying it! Thumbs up for more of this during the next week. And no rain in sight though I'm going to have to think about mowing the yard one of these days.

Matt H. · « **Reply #48 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:27:09 AM »

I didn't like the Brooks-Bancroft version much at all. I have seen the Jack Benny-Carole Lombard version (and have it on DVD), but haven't watched either in so long that it's probably not fair to judge. I remember liking it, but that's all. (And I saw the Brooks-Bancroft version first.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #49 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:28:11 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday to DR and Dear Friend Elmore!!![/move]

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #50 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:29:18 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on September 19, 2008, 07:20:55 AM

Whew! I just took two Alavert, NON-DROWSY allergy relief tablets, and now I can't keep my eyes open!!

Just make sure you don't overdose on caffeine with coffee or tea, or you could really end up with quite the rush. I'm guessing you may have had more stuff in your system for the medicine to "fight" than you may have thought. Or you may have had less.

Matt H. · « **Reply #51 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:30:45 AM »

Friday Media Check:

CD - FLORA THE RED MENACE (OCR)

DVD - THE GODFATHER set (Coppola Restoration)
CSI: NY - Season 4

DVR - last night's SUPERNATURAL
last night's SMALLVILLE
last week's MONK
last Sunday's MAD MEN
KID GALAHAD

Jennifer · « **Reply #52 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:31:31 AM »

Happy happy birthday to DR elmore!!!
Hope you have a great day.

Jennifer · « **Reply #53 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:31:48 AM »

Vibes for dR Danise and Bear. ~~~~~~~~~~~

So sorry to hear your news.

Matt H. · « **Reply #54 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:32:18 AM »

I'll finish GODFATHER Part II this afternoon and then watch GODFATHER Part III tonight. I saw this at the theater in 1990 and have never watched it again even though I've had the DVD for years. So, I guess I'm most looking forward top revisiting it to see if time has improved the parts of it I didn't care for.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #55 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:32:32 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on September 19, 2008, 07:28:11 AM

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday to DR and Dear Friend Elmore!!![/move][/color]

Thank you, DR Matt H!

Jennifer · « **Reply #56 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:32:42 AM »

I am tres happy. Becausei looked up online and it looks like one movie theatre near me will have the rent movie next wed, thurs, sat, sun. I believe here it is playing at 7pm on the weekdays and 1pm on the weekends.

But yeah!

I love this show so much.

Matt H. · « **Reply #57 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:33:00 AM »

On TV Tonight!

nothing

singdaw · « **Reply #58 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:33:29 AM »

Wouldn’t a zebu

feel kind of out of place in Majorca?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #59 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:34:09 AM »

Remember - I am not a doctor, and I don't play one on TV either.

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