Topic: THE FLY (Read 28713 times)

bk · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2004, 09:20:24 AM »

I like The Elephant Man very much and wrote a musical version of it which was excerpted on the HBO comedy show Likely Stories.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 16, 2004, 09:22:46 AM »

And Plague of the Zombies has a supporting performance by Mr Ted Casablanca himself - Alex Davion.

bk · « **Reply #32 on:** May 16, 2004, 09:33:52 AM »

Where in tarnation IS everyone?

Jay · « **Reply #33 on:** May 16, 2004, 09:44:48 AM »

I am about to leave on a sojourn to Sandy Eggo to catch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.

As Dear Reader Jose might say...

"Laters."

bk · « **Reply #34 on:** May 16, 2004, 09:53:43 AM »

What a shame, Jay, as we're doing our own performance of La Traviata right here at haineshisway.com this very day.

bk · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2004, 09:54:51 AM »

Had a nice long conversation with Juliana last night - I'll be attending her opening night and escorting her to the after-party. We've got some interesting things cooked up for the end of her Millie journal, and we've got even more interesting things cooking for its after-life.

George · « **Reply #36 on:** May 16, 2004, 10:54:25 AM »

I remember reading about Jana Schneider when she decided to leave acting to become a photographer. An article I read talked about why she did it and what she was planning to photograph. I sounded like a wonderful decision and such a noble cause. I always wondered about her, and now, sadly, we know what happened.

George · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2004, 10:56:09 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 16, 2004, 08:06:02 AM

On another note, I still want Hammer's VAMPIRE CIRCUS on DVD! Whenever I go to Amazon.co.uk, I get so angry over DVD releases elsewhere that haven't yet made it to Region 1. I can order a CD with no problem, but I can't do much about DVDs until I get a player that takes any region. Vewwy fwustwating.

Quote from: JRand53 on May 16, 2004, 08:16:25 AM

I hear you on Region 2 DVD's. MR BK is always writing about the things we can't see....but he does encourage us to get an all region DVD player which is readily available....so we have been told.

Let me give you my testimony. Last year (or maybe the year before), I asked BK about his region-code-free DVD player and he talked about getting it at www.hkflix.com/. I went there and got a Sampo DVD player (which they no longer offer), but it was a great deal and I've since gotten DVDs from England, France and Australia. I highly recommend getting one. They, of course, play US discs. If anyone is looking for a new DVD player at all, get a region-code-free player. There is absolutely no reason NOT to get one!

bk · « **Reply #38 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:01:05 AM »

When I bought my region-free JVC player, it was top of the line and cost under 250. They can now be gotten for close to 100.00. You must be sure that it will do the anamorphic conversion properly - some players don't. eBay has them up all the time, but the address George gave is where I got mine, and they have quite a few good inexpensive players that work properly, and they're reliable.

Jennifer · « **Reply #39 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:09:52 AM »

Re: Juliana's journal

Will you catch up what we're missing so we can experience her end of the run when it happens?

Jennifer · « **Reply #40 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:11:02 AM »

I'm on my way out to see GREASE. Woohoo.

Actually a family friend is playing Sandy. And she's cute and a good actress/singer. So it may not be so bad.

Jennifer · « **Reply #41 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:13:07 AM »

Oh and I saw LOVE ACTUALLY, which I believe DR Jane said she thought i'd really like.

I didn't really like it. It was okay. I mean I do sort of like the concept where you see many different people who seemingly have no connection. But my problem is when there are so many characters, you don't really get to explore each one enough so that I care about them.

I really like Hugh Grant. But I wanted the movie to be about his story.

And what about Laura Linney? I don't even think her story ended.

bk · « **Reply #42 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:15:08 AM »

Our plan is to have a countdown to her leaving the show - a new entry every day from the time she opens here in LA to the time she leaves.

bk · « **Reply #43 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:32:00 AM »

May I just say, where in tarnation IS everyone? Chat in a mere six and a half hours.

bk · « **Reply #44 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:46:14 AM »

I think we got us a bunch of lazy loafers on this Sunday afternoon. Too many mint juleps, I suppose.

Panni · « **Reply #45 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:48:00 AM »

I've been writing and my back hurts, so I may just take a break and go out into the world. It IS Sunday after all.
One of these days I'm gonna get me a DVD player.

Panni · « **Reply #46 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:50:42 AM »

...To clarify, so I don't sound like a total Luddite - I DO have a DVD player, but it's broken. So what i should have said is that one of these days I'll get a NEW DVD player.

bk · « **Reply #47 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:58:10 AM »

Get a new DVD player, Luddite.

I'm worried about dear reader Jane. I know that her beloved Echo was having problems, and I also know she's got to be back by now, so hopefully she'll let the concerned denizens of haineshisway.com know how she's doing.

bk · « **Reply #48 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:12:08 PM »

I am hungry, you Luddites. I'm going to get something to eat and I do hope there will be some postings for my mental delectation upon my return. And some topics would be nice.

td · « **Reply #49 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:13:08 PM »

Quote from: Panni on May 16, 2004, 11:50:42 AM

...To clarify, so I don't sound like a total Luddite - I DO have a DVD player, but it's broken. So what i should have said is that one of these days I'll get a NEW DVD player.

as long as you have a working cd player. . . .since something is on its way to you. CHECK your mail MATE.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:14:40 PM »

Quote from: George on May 16, 2004, 10:56:09 AM

Let me give you my testimony. Last year (or maybe the year before), I asked BK about his region-code-free DVD player and he talked about getting it at www.hkflix.com/. I went there and got a Sampo DVD player (which they no longer offer), but it was a great deal and I've since gotten DVDs from England, France and Australia. I highly recommend getting one. They, of course, play US discs. If anyone is looking for a new DVD player at all, get a region-code-free player. There is absolutely no reason NOT to get one!

DR George, thank you! I shall pursue this.

I've been in and out with laundry and proofing on this Mickey-Judy show, which is a nightmare because the copyist is a lovely lady who never checks the notes she's entering to ascertain they're harmonically correct (a lot of Finale copyists enter what they see and don't know a thing about harmony), so every chord has to be read from flute to bass to ascertain the notes in the chords are correct! A major pain in the ass, let me tell you! I've got 13 numbers to go on this round, the producer screams about budget, and I feel only responsible for the few notes I put incorrectly on paper!

I will be at Chat, maybe with more scandalous gossip.

td · « **Reply #51 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:19:26 PM »

I should note (A#) that I am currently enjoying one of my all time favorite films on dvd, and it's one of DR Elmore's as well:

NASHVILLE

Sandra · « **Reply #52 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:29:14 PM »

I have no idea what you people are talking about, so here's my topic for free-for-all day. My brother brought home a box of salt water taffy. I can't tell what flavor the green ones are supposed to be. Discuss.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:30:16 PM »

Quote from: td on May 16, 2004, 12:19:26 PM

I should note (A#) that I am currently enjoying one of my all time favorite films on dvd, and it's one of DR Elmore's as well:

NASHVILLE

Doesn't Ronee break your heart?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:31:18 PM »

Quote from: Sandra on May 16, 2004, 12:29:14 PM

I have no idea what you people are talking about, so here's my topic for free-for-all day. My brother brought home a box of salt water taffy. I can't tell what flavor the green ones are supposed to be. Discuss.

Green? Mint? Algae? Asparagus? Avocado? Pea Soup?

S. Woody White · « **Reply #55 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:32:13 PM »

So sad, to be all luddite in the world.

td · « **Reply #56 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:43:33 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 16, 2004, 12:30:16 PM

Doesn't Ronee break your heart?

Indeed she does. It is one of the great female film performances of all time.
The highly under-rated Gwen Welles turms in quite a performance as well.

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I never get enough . . . I never get enough . . . I never get enough of your love . . .

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Charles Pogue · « **Reply #57 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:47:06 PM »

BK, your Derby winner from a couple of weeks ago also won the Preakness (by twelve lengths). We could be looking at a Triple Crown Winner.

Funny Johnny Mercer story Mr. Drake regaled me with at the ballgame the other night: After seeing a British musical (don't know which one), Mr. Mercer was heard to comment, "If I ate alphabet soup, I could shit better lyrics than that."

Matt H. · « **Reply #58 on:** May 16, 2004, 12:52:43 PM »

This afternoon I put in a movie I almost never watch - GIRL CRAZY. When I think of Mickey and Judy, I generally go to BABES ON BROADWAY which is my favorite of their films. However, I had forgotten that sensational dance Judy does with Charles Walters to "Embraceable You" in GIRL CRAZY, and now I'm furious with Warners for not giving us this Mickey-Judy on DVD instead of LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY.

Hopefully, the folks in charge there have another batch of Judy on the back burner that will include EASTER PARADE, THE PIRATE, SUMMER STOCK, BABES ON BROADWAY, and GIRL CRAZY. At least, that's what I'd like to see.

François de Paris · « **Reply #59 on:** May 16, 2004, 01:19:27 PM »

Dear Reader td,

Thanks for the link to the sad story...

Found this related to it!

http://www.madison.com/captimes/news/moe2/74150.php

Can't stay online right now; sone guest is waiting to use the iMac!

See y'all soon!

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