Topic: IN A NUTSHELL (Read 24098 times)

Panni · « **Reply #120 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:34:03 PM »

Where in tarnation IS everyone?

Panni · « **Reply #121 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:34:43 PM »

And one for Tarnation!

Michael · « **Reply #122 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:43:08 PM »

Quote from: William E. Lurie on June 28, 2004, 01:46:16 PM

There are lyrics and I think they are sung over the credits. Regarding "Lara's Theme" and "Colonel Bogey", I think RIVER KWAI and DR. ZHIVAGO may have been considered British films.

Lara's Theme (Somewhere My Love) is never sung in the film it was written after the movie came out and the theme was a hit. Like the themes from Love Story, The Godfather(2 songs actually), Out of Africa, Somewhere in Time, Around the World in 80 Days, The Summer of 42 are just some examples whose theme music became popular and someone added lyrics to them. Col. Bogey's March is just whistled and was an old war song not written for the film.

Panni · « **Reply #123 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:48:32 PM »

Rather than being "padded" the reported figures were too low!

Box Office Tally Climbs for 'Fahrenheit 9/11'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Box-office fever for Michael Moore's searing anti-Bush documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" climbed a bit higher on Monday as distributors touted record-breaking ticket sales about $2 million more than first reported.

According to a final tally of weekend receipts, Moore's critique of President Bush and his policies since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on America grossed $23.9 million during its first three days of release across the United States and Canada.

That made it No. 1 at the box office and surpassed the $21.5 million generated by Moore's previous film, the Oscar-winning "Bowling for Columbine," as the highest-grossing documentary ever.

All told, the movie's total stood at just over $24 million counting the head-start it received on Wednesday in two Manhattan theaters, generating extra media buzz before expanding to a relatively modest 868 theaters two days later.

Previous tallies reported Sunday had Moore's film grossing $21.8 million since Friday.

By contrast, most of the other movies in the top five were showing in more than 2,500 theaters each, giving "Fahrenheit 9/11" a much higher per-theater average -- above $27,000 -- than any of its competition and demonstrating that it was playing to packed houses.

Distributors Lions Gate Films and IFC Films have said release of the film, already unprecedented for a political documentary, would be expanded further in the weeks ahead.

Tom Ortenberg, Lions Gate distribution president, said the film played strongly in big cities and small towns, alike, and in Democratic as well as Republican states.

Next week, the film faces far stiffer competition from the highly anticipated opening of "Spider-Man 2."

Michael · « **Reply #124 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:50:52 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 28, 2004, 11:59:08 AM

I thought about The Dazzle and Boom Town, too. But I'm going with Key Exchange by Kevin Wade.

Key Exchange has already played NYC and has also been made into a movie. So I don;t think he was afraid of lack of film sales.

As for Patient A, the play is a personal one for Lee Lessing as he got to know the Bergalis family and he wrote himself into the play.

Now Jeff Daniels' play he still sort of has a film career and is perhaps hoping that the play will be made into a film so perhaps that is why he has vetoed NYC and LA

Michael · « **Reply #125 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:53:30 PM »

No I wonder what will happen over at Disney since they nixed distributing the movie. The last three or four films have been bombs. Around the World in 80 Days, the horse raising film across the desert, there last hand drawn animated film and one other. Time for Michael Eisner to step down?

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Robin · « **Reply #126 on:** June 28, 2004, 05:57:58 PM »

Well, over the weekend, the Significant Other and myself were thoroughly enmeshed in our local Gay Pride events, so I barely had time to drop in here at HHW...and now, I spent nearly an hour catching up on everyone's cherce posts!

Michael · « **Reply #127 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:02:06 PM »

The titles I was looking for above were Home On the Range. The Horse racing film Hilgado. I forgot about The Alamo. I think the Ladykillers and Raising Helen were not success either

Robin · « **Reply #128 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:04:01 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on June 28, 2004, 05:53:30 PM

No I wonder what will happen over at Disney since they nixed distributing the movie. The last three or four films have been bombs. Around the World in 80 Days, the horse raising film across the desert, there last hand drawn animated film and one other. Time for Michael Eisner to step down??

Well, the rumor has it that Disney didn't wanna release the movie because:

a.) Disneyland is in Florida, and:
b.) Dubya's brudda, Jeb Bush, is the Governor of Florida, and therefore:
c.) If Disney got Jeb miffed, some perks the Governor has been giving the Disney Corporation just might evaporate (if you know what I mean, and I think you do).

I dunno how much truth (if any!) is behind this; frankly, it seems a bit dubious to moi...after all, the Disney people are a big draw down to Florida, and one would think that messing with The Mouse wouldn't be the wisest course of action.

Robin · « **Reply #129 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:07:27 PM »

Frankly, I'm just pleased as punch that White Chicks didn't open at number one. Instead, it opened at number two, which seems incredibly appropriate.

Robin · « **Reply #130 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:12:46 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on June 28, 2004, 11:36:06 AM

The greatest disaster film I know was my own poor KULL THE CONQUERER, which was supposed to be a mature adventure film for adults embracing Robert E. Howard's dark, brooding visceral prose and got turned into a rolling juggernaut of illogic and cartoon campiness.

I was actually one of the folks who saw this movie, during its' (brief) theatrical run. I love Robert E. Howard, who wrote basically Harboiled Fantasy, and really liked the first Conan movie...but the only dubious pleasure I got from the movie was the improbable presence of Harvey Fierstien in the cast.

Did you ever consider taking your name off of the picture, considering the butchery of it all?

Danise · « **Reply #131 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:13:23 PM »

Evening all,

We’re about to get another of those lovely evening storms. Weather bug is flashing and chirping his little heart out so I don’t have long.

Just wanted to remind you that as of this Friday (not that it bears a mention in Notes or anything–don’t want you to think I’m getting uppity or anything) I ...errr...make that WE will become not only a Goddess but a ROYAL Goddess. The ceremony takes place sometime between 2 and 5 when we will receive our crown. At least that’s what the dentist confirmed to me...errr...us today. We’ve been practicing our royal wave all afternoon.

Just so you know. No pressure to treat me...US any different than before. No need for a special party or anything. Ham chunks and dancing the horta will be optional. I plan on being a benevolent royal. I think royalty is in my blood. I know I’ve been called a “Royal pain in the..” Well, we won’t go there.

Be that as it may, someone mentioned fire flys last night. Ohhh, how I wish I could see them! We used to have them all over the place. Then the stupid love bugs came and they sprayed to kill them. Guess what else it killed? That’s right. No more dancing fairy lights off in the distance. No more Will-of-the-Wisps to follow in the night. No more soft glow in the safety of my hands. No more laughing delight to see them in the early evening sky. Gone. All gone. But never forgotten or less loved.

I’m don’t know how someone couldn’t know you were going to walk the dog, Panni. Even my dogs know when I’m going to take them. Sometimes before I know I am going to take them.

I LOVE Ren Fests! I used to go with a group of people. Here isa picture of me in costume. The picture was taken very early in the morning. Note it was dark out side the van window. We were going to Sarasota and everyone wanted an early start so we could be among the first in line. I wanted to sleep on the way but everyone kept saying they wanted pictures and for me to SMILE, so I did.

Speaking of pictures. I enjoyed the ones from yesterday, Bruce. Nice shirt that gal sorta had on.

spoo, I see lightning–gotta shut this thing down!

Robin · « **Reply #132 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:13:27 PM »

I am my own frenzy...

bk · « **Reply #133 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:15:13 PM »

No one has come close to guessing the play. I'm off to rehearsal shortly - and I'm happy to say I've approved our backup play, which I didn't know at all and which I just finished reading. Amusingly, I like it better - I find what it has to say very interesting, the writing is very strong, and frankly the role Tammy would play is much more showy, with many more levels. And it's funny, too, at times. So, even though I was going to start blocking tonight, we're going to read through this other play instead. My suggestion is going to be that we do this other show and tell the "Hollywood" playwright to go wait for his movie deal, which won't be coming. While I find his play amusing in certain ways, and I know certain types of actors and audiences find its realism appealing, I find its themes very basic and surface and not nearly as interesting as this other play I just finished.

Danise · « **Reply #134 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:16:55 PM »

BTW (By The Way) Ignore the date on that picture. I was experimenting with taking a digital photo of an old photo because I don’t have a scanner. It worked pretty good.

Michael · « **Reply #135 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:19:08 PM »

Quote from: Robin on June 28, 2004, 06:04:01 PM

Well, the rumor has it that Disney didn't wanna release the movie because:

a.) Disneyland is in Florida, and:
b.) Dubya's brudda, Jeb Bush, is the Governor of Florida, and therefore:
c.) If Disney got Jeb miffed, some perks the Governor has been giving the Disney Corporation just might evaporate (if you know what I mean, and I think you do).

I dunno how much truth (if any!) is behind this; frankly, it seems a bit dubious to moi...after all, the Disney people are a big draw down to Florida, and one would think that messing with The Mouse wouldn't be the wisest course of action.

Hate to be picky, but................

Disneyland is in California.
Disney World is in Florida.

And since Disney World is the biggest employer in the state I don't think that would have been the reason

Tomovoz · « **Reply #136 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:29:30 PM »

Nostalgia in the house. I have just been recording "It's In The Book" (John Standley). I remember it well from my childhood. It was on the radio in a scene in "The Last Picture Show" but did not make it to the soundtrack recording issued.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #137 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:36:03 PM »

The play: Is it "110 in the Shade"?

TCB: Sorry your "pooter" is out of order. If I understand correctly, he had a senior moment and doused it in coffee (or coke?).

Michael · « **Reply #138 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:37:58 PM »

This Is Our Youth sounds like an interesting play. Could that be it?

Robin · « **Reply #139 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:38:21 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on June 28, 2004, 06:19:08 PM

Disneyland is in California.
Disney World is in Florida.

I always get those two mixed up. It's like Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger...they may as well be twins or something.

Michael · « **Reply #140 on:** June 28, 2004, 06:41:53 PM »

As does The Value of Names which had a production in Chicago. Playwright is Jeffrey Sweet who wrote the musical book for Luv which was called Love.

Noel · « **Reply #141 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:02:59 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on June 28, 2004, 06:41:53 PM

As does The Value of Names which had a production in Chicago. Playwright is Jeffrey Sweet who wrote the musical book for Luv which was called Love.

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner. (Your previous guess.)

For our favorite piece of Jeffrey Sweet writing, click:

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/sweet-gang/message/1187

Jrand74 · « **Reply #142 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:08:25 PM »

Well I can't figure out the name of the play or the replacement....but I hope the reading goes well!

Noel · « **Reply #143 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:18:37 PM »

This ends my so-called vacation. It's back to work tomorrow. Didn't get nearly enough writing done during this time, but I'm going to return to a self-help idea I employed in 2002: keeping a daily diary of what I've written every day. If all I've written is doggerel. it will appear in this diary. And, with a little bit done every day, an ant can move a rubber tree plant.

Michael · « **Reply #144 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:58:12 PM »

Well I am off to bed. I guess I will have to catch up with the rest of the posts tomorrow. Somehow I think I miss all the good stuff that goes on the west coast of the USA.

Michael · « **Reply #145 on:** June 28, 2004, 08:00:08 PM »

Well in Canada the Liberal party won a minority government. The first in 25 years. Better than the PC who drove the country into the ground. And that is all I will say about politics. One brief opinion.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #146 on:** June 28, 2004, 08:06:58 PM »

Quote from: Noel on June 28, 2004, 07:02:59 PM

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner. (Your previous guess.)

For our favorite piece of Jeffrey Sweet writing, click:

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/sweet-gang/message/1187

Okay, Noel, try this coincidence on for size: This is Our Youth was written by Kenneth Lonergan, who imdb.com says is cousin to Chantal Lonergan, who is playing the part of Joy in an upcoming movie called Noel.

The universe is a mysterious place...

Matt H. · « **Reply #147 on:** June 28, 2004, 08:17:06 PM »

Had the misfortune to watch BRUCE ALMIGHTY tonight in high definition. Why was this movie so popular? I guess because he was doing nutty stuff with his absolute power, but most of the movie was very uninspired. What's worse, Jim Carrey can wear out his welcome for me in about five minutes, so an hour and 41 minutes of him is just too, too much. This is one I'll never want to see again.

Matt H. · « **Reply #148 on:** June 28, 2004, 08:25:47 PM »

My DVR is capturing TCM's PRIVATE SCREENINGS interview with Patricia Neal right now. I'll watch it tomorrow. After presenting at the Tonys several years ago and seeming totally disoriented, I'm wondering what kind of interview she's capable of giving. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. Since it is taped, I'm sure they can start and stop as needed for her. Really do love her and want her to come off well.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #149 on:** June 28, 2004, 08:33:20 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on June 28, 2004, 08:25:47 PM

My DVR is capturing TCM's PRIVATE SCREENINGS interview with Patricia Neal right now. I'll watch it tomorrow. After presenting at the Tonys several years ago and seeming totally disoriented, I'm wondering what kind of interview she's capable of giving. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. Since it is taped, I'm sure they can start and stop as needed for her. Really do love her and want her to come off well.

DR Matt, I won't say any more than Ms. Neal is very lively, indeed, in this interview and very likable at that. I'm taping the rerun of the interview along with the preceding Hud.

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