Topic: THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG? (Read 17087 times)

bk · « **Reply #150 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:19:33 PM »

I shall now be on my way to the opening night of a Mexican ballet troupe, after first attending the little pre-show partay. After that, if we're feeling our oats, dear reader Laura and I may meet for a little dining adventure. So, the notes will probably be up a bit late this evening.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #151 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:26:01 PM »

I'm having a craving for a hot fudge sundae and it doesn't seem to be going away.....so I am about to give into temptation and drive to Dairy Queen.....

TCB · « **Reply #152 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:41:34 PM »

Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2006, 05:54:49 PM

Speaking of Mexico, maybe I've mentioned this before, but does anyone else know the movie VIVA MAX, a comedy based on a Jim Lehrer novel, which starred Peter Ustinov as a Mexican general trying to recapture the Alamo in the late 1960's? I keep asking people to look at the property as a potential musical, and they either never heard of the movie or they think I'm nuts (mostly the former).

I love that movie. I think it would make a delightfully quirky musical.

FJL · « **Reply #153 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:50:33 PM »

TCB - Thank you.

(P.S. There are actually two parts in it that I'd bet you'd have a ball playing!)

TCB · « **Reply #154 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:54:35 PM »

Quote from: FJL on August 19, 2006, 06:50:33 PM

TCB - Thank you.

(P.S. There are actually two parts in it that I'd bet you'd have a ball playing!)

Why FJL, I believe you have been reading my mind!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #155 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:12:29 PM »

Coincidentally to something from yesterday, I saw this album for download on http://bentrecords.blogspot.com/.

TCB · « **Reply #156 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:14:09 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on August 19, 2006, 07:12:29 PM

Coincidentally to something from yesterday, I saw this album for download on http://bentrecords.blogspot.com/.

Hopefully, he doesn't rap the stories!

TCB · « **Reply #157 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:15:25 PM »

I'm sorry, the mental picture that idea creates, cracks me up! ROTFLMAO

François de Paris · « **Reply #158 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:23:59 PM »

Quote from: PennyO on August 19, 2006, 04:43:11 PM

Ballet Folklorico is a Mexican Folk Dance troupe - years ago they were totally wonderful... authentic costumes and wonderful choreographies, based on regional dances, some of them quite ancient; and the music was thrilling. Mexican music isn't all Mariachi, you know... I don't know if that's what you're going to see tonight - but if it is and they are anything like what they were, you are in for a treat. But, then, I am an ethnic dance afficionada...

Don't worry, we got what you meant... our Spanish being quite perfecto!

one or two "f" is OK!

http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=afficionado

Rodzinski · « **Reply #159 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:25:05 PM »

Haha! The photo does seem like he's ready to let loose with some beats.

François de Paris · « **Reply #160 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:28:09 PM »

Para todos los af(f)icionados del dictionario Webster!:

http://www.webster.com/dictionary/aficionado

FJL · « **Reply #161 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:33:02 PM »

How strange - a little while ago, the board still showed me as being online here, but it wouldn't let me post.

FJL · « **Reply #162 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:33:36 PM »

But now that i can post, I have nothing much to say.

George · « **Reply #163 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:04:37 PM »

I left my computer on and forgot to log out when I brought about a dozen boxes to my storage unit. Before that, my sister brought over eight empty boxes (which are still empty). I will eventually need them, but not tonight. I want to watch "Psych" and I have about six episodes to get through! I'll check back in after a couple of episodes. Have a good evening, all! Party hearty and be careful!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #164 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:11:28 PM »

Full night of video/audio. I finished the episode of THE CLOSER I was watching, the one involving the death of Russian mail order hookers. A haunting episode.

Matt H. · « **Reply #165 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:18:20 PM »

Next came Kevin Spirtas' NIGHT AND DAYS DVD. It's a marvelous act, beautifully put together with terrific songs and interesting patter. Having only recently gotten to know who he is, I was shocked I didn't know his CHORUS LINE work and other credits, so the act was informative as well as entertaining. Kevin did a sensational job with the many changes of tempo and with the amount of movement and dance he worked into the show. Another kudo for him (on a purely personal note): I was so glad to see that his arms and chest were not shaved or waxed.

BK, was the sound level set that high on purpose? Maybe it just reacted that way to my equipment, but I'll caution those who have audio going through a sound system other than their TV sets that you might want to be careful at the level you have your receiver set to before you start the DVD. The audio on my system had to be cranked way down.

Matt H. · « **Reply #166 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:22:31 PM »

Next was TWO FOR THE MONEY. Interesting actors doing their all but I wanted to take the screenwriter (Rene Russo's real-life husband, wasn't it?) and shake him for dear life for turning out such a predictable screenplay. How many sports-related movies have we seen with a hotshot who rises to the top, gets overly cocky, sinks to the bottom, and then has to "find himself" after losing his confidence? By the numbers every step of the way.

And the set-up had the makings of a really interesting story if the writer had simply not taken the well-worn path and instead gone somewhere new. Very disappointing because the makings were there for something good.

Matt H. · « **Reply #167 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:25:17 PM »

I ran Kevin's DVD again and listened to Kevin's and bk's commentary. Again, getting to hear another side of Kevin away from what we had seen in the act was most entertaining.

BTW, I didn't mention it earlier, but "Sometimes a Day Goes By" was my favorite moment in the show. That song has a special place in my heart, too, since I got to sing it in AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, and Kevin does it beautifully.

Matt H. · « **Reply #168 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:30:44 PM »

I have THE RACKET lined up for watching tomorrow. This is one of the DVDs from the FILM NOIR Vol. 3 boxed set from Warners. Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan are the stars.

PennyO · « **Reply #169 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:42:41 PM »

Fred! You're here! Where is the next reading happening, and what dates?

PennyO · « **Reply #170 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:43:36 PM »

And I'm SO sorry to miss tomorrow evening! Say hi to Andy Monroe from me, if he does show up with Elmo.

Matt H. · « **Reply #171 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:44:07 PM »

Off to bed now.

Good night!

vixmom · « **Reply #172 on:** August 19, 2006, 09:36:53 PM »

Hello! I just popped in to try and catch up a little.

Belated birthday wishes to SWW and JHVW!!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #173 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:08:50 PM »

vixmom's in the house!

vixmom · « **Reply #174 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:35:06 PM »

Well I have been catchingup.

Congrats to BK on a great new book cover.

vixmom · « **Reply #175 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:35:55 PM »

I look forward to getting all the news at Fred & Skip's tomorrow....

vixmom · « **Reply #176 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:36:44 PM »

Guess I better get myself to bed if I am to look lovely and refreshed at the PARTAY tomorry!

vixmom · « **Reply #177 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:37:05 PM »

Danise! I got your card today! Thank you sweetie!!!!

bk · « **Reply #178 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:12:55 AM »

Thanks to MattH for his lovely thoughts on Kevin's DVD. Perhaps they'll prompt some other hainsies/kimlets to finally order it - again, the CD is one thing, seeing Kev is entirely another. We're very proud of his act. Funnily, as we say on the commentary track, Kevin didn't know the song Sometimes A Day Goes By - I thought it would be perfect for him, and the minute he heard it he fell head over heels in love with it.

Must now write the notes.

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