Topic: O. TANNENBAUM (Read 33101 times)

bk · « **on:** December 20, 2006, 12:09:56 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, you've flogged yourself with an O. Tannenbaum horsehide whip whilst reading the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows who are men come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2006, 12:12:57 AM »

And the word of the day is: OBVOLUTE!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2006, 12:21:49 AM »

Welcome ten GUESTS! Ask a question, why don't you?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2006, 12:22:02 AM »

Political Diary

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The woodcut artists at the Wall Street Journal get lucky every seven years and get to do Angelina Jolie instead of an incoming cabinet secretary or septuagenarian senator.
In OpinionJournal Political Diary, John Fund reports that the Atlas Shrugged movie is coming along: He titles the piece "Porn for College Republicans."

It was published almost 50 years ago, and has sold millions of copies. But only now is Ayn Rand's controversial individualist novel "Atlas Shrugged" about to become a movie starring Angelina Jolie.

Ed Hudgins, editor of the New Individualist, tells me that the screenplay adapting the 1,100-page epic novel is only a couple weeks away from completion. Production is set to begin next year with the release of the film in 2008.

Mr. Hudgins says fans of Atlas should be pleased that the adaptation is being authored by Randall Wallace, the scriptwriter for "Braveheart," Mel Gibson's epic tale of Scottish freedom fighters. "I was fascinated by Rand's book. It was original and provocative," Mr. Wallace told Daily Variety.

For her part, Ms. Jolie has told friends that she finds the character of Dagny Taggart the most powerful female role she can imagine playing. While Ms. Jolie adheres to conventional liberal politics, she is nonetheless a big fan of Rand's sweeping story-telling abilities.

Originally, the plan of producers Howard and Karen Baldwin was to follow the example of the makers of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings," and adapt Rand's sprawling work into a three-part movie. But they were finally convinced that the story should be seen at one sitting, albeit at great length. I guess that means that the speech by anti-collectivist hero John Galt -- which runs to 72 pages in the novel -- will have to be trimmed just a bit.

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der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2006, 12:27:33 AM »

Quote from: bk on December 20, 2006, 12:09:56 AM

... you've flogged yourself with an O. Tannenbaum horsehide whip whilst reading the notes,...

Had I done so, my poor body would becovered with obvoluted welts!

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2006, 12:55:56 AM »

View from Tom's porch;

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:13:20 AM »

I have a question for any and all...and a favor. The question is: does anyone have the 2-CD set, "Cabaret Noel: A Broadway Cares Christmas" with Christmas and other holiday songs performed by a whole bunch of wonderful singers? If anyone does, here's my favor...could someone make an MP3 of the song, "Wishing You a Drag Queen Christmas," sung by B.D. Wong and e-mail it to me?

I have this CD but it's buried somewhere in my storage unit. I originally wanted to make copies of this song for the four other Drag Queen Indians in Cannibal: The Musical as a closing night gift. Very appropriate, don't you think?

But with everything that was going on over the last few weeks, I wasn't able to get to my storage unit to look for my CD and I wasn't able to make the CD for the guys before we closed the show. However, I'd still like to do it, so if anyone can e-mail me the song, I'd greatly appreciate it. If not, that's okay. I didn't tell anyone that I was going to do it, but hopefully, with help from my fellow HHWers, it can still happen.

George · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2006, 01:14:57 AM »

And on that note (C#), I'm going to bed. Good night, all!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2006, 03:34:17 AM »

Well I'm up in what seems to be the middle of the night, but is actually 5:30 am. It's over 32 so our freezing rain is just rain...alas, that means I'll be going to the office this morning. I'm awake very early, though, so I'm about to make pancakes and a big pot of coffee and do some things around the house.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:00:29 AM »

Good morning, all! I had strange dreams about The Brain last night, and wen I awaoke at 6 am, I figured enough was enough. I have to be at the Post Office with the last of my packages early and then I have a trek to Toyland, so I'll be the proverbial early bird.

I called my dad to check on him last night, and he sounded happy and not at all distressed as he had yesterday morning. My biggest concern, beyond my anger at Macbeth's making him feel impotent and humiliated, was that it would effect his health.

Given all that's going on in my family and assuming that my dad's health will prevent his being around next Christmas, this will probably be the last year I give the Macbeths a gift. I've assembled a tasteful and thoughtful gift of several musical trade magazines that will arrive periodically over the year, but I wanted them to have something to open this week, so I put together a package of issues of all the subscriptions they will receive, and I'll mail it this morning.

Now, if I just knew for certain I have a job after Dec. 31 . . .

Jrand74 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:01:07 AM »

Angelina Jolie is NOT Dagny Taggart no matter what she and her producers may think.

I am horrified by the whole idea, but I shall not pre-judge, oh no, I shall not pre-judge.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:03:23 AM »

I hope the man left DETAILED instructions, DR MBARNUM, since the installers obviously DON'T know what the hell they're doing.

I am off to do some fund-raising and then script copying (my script NOT a published one) for the Fundraiser, hopefully it won't take ALL DAY, but I would NOT be surprised.

Don't have that CD, DRGEORGE. But I am still looking forward to:

The Piano Stylings of Rhoda Penmark

Ginchiest of congratulations to Theremin Virtuoso MR BK!

Michael · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:43:06 AM »

Quote from: George on December 20, 2006, 01:13:20 AM

I have a question for any and all...and a favor. The question is: does anyone have the 2-CD set, "Cabaret Noel: A Broadway Cares Christmas" with Christmas and other holiday songs performed by a whole bunch of wonderful singers? If anyone does, here's my favor...could someone make an MP3 of the song, "Wishing You a Drag Queen Christmas," sung by B.D. Wong and e-mail it to me?

Check your email

Michael · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:46:16 AM »

Good Morning DR Larry

As Maude used to say: "God Will Get You For That" I believe Karma will get the MacBeths

Michael · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:53:49 AM »

DR BK

I think you will like The Devil Wears Prada or as it is called in Russia The Devil Wears Pravda. It is an amusing triffle and rises and falls on Meryl Streep being on screen.

The Lady in The Water is the film that M. Knight however you spell his last name that he finally crashed and burned. Each film after tThe Sixth Sense got worse and worse. I didn't have to see The Village because I knew what the "twist" without seeing the film. I think his ego finally did him. He burned his bridges with Disney after they cancelled the production (I believe they didn;t like the script) and he went elsewhere.

The film was the big bomb of the summer and there was even a book written about it. (Not sure if this was a commercial tie in) From what I understand it doesn;t paint him in a nice light or night.

Michael · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2006, 05:02:42 AM »

AND NOW FOR SOME Mel Gibson news,

His film is on the way to be a flop. Even though it opened with 20 million at the box office in its second week it went from #1 to #6 earning just $8 million. I think after this weekend it will just be a blip. It willl not earn back its $40 million negative cost and whatever they did on advertising and promotion.

This shows I believe that people have turned away from Mel Gibson after he showed his true colors earlier this year. The people who have seen this movie because the were curious to see what Gibson had done and not because of the quality.

I think he will have trouble financing his next film unless he uses his own money to have it produced.

Michael · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2006, 05:06:39 AM »

I see Happy Feet still has legs at the box office. Has anyone seen this movie more than once???

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:03:49 AM »

I have hard about it but I have not seen it yet. Matt Ashford just got done filming a movie with E.G. DAily, who was the voice of Baby Mumbles in Happy Feet. The movie Matt did with Daily is called "The Unlikely's".

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:05:06 AM »

I liked Devil Wears Prada... I also liked Prairie Home Companion. DBF Jon rented both movies over the weekend and we watched them. He has rather good tastes in movies .... most of the time.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:07:06 AM »

I have reached the trifecta of being stuck in the architecture library. Not that I mind but it makes it tough to get my other work done since I do not have access to the password and stuff for the photocopier and related things I need for my tasks... Oh well....

Ginny · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:15:02 AM »

Wednesday morning greetings! This is my last (shortened - I'm leaving at 4pm) workday until a week from today. I am so ready to be home Christmas-cocooning with my family. Not that it's restful - I have many packages to wrap and much baking & other cooking to do - but I'm looking forward to it.

Last night I got one of my Christmas wishes - an invitation to be somebody else's company for Christmas dinner. We're going to the home of DH Richard's younger brother in Cincinnati. His son is an Air Force search and rescue helicopter pilot and will be at his parents' for a week. He has had 2 tours overseas, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, and we will be very glad to see him.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:35:41 AM »

Have a lovely time visiting Ginny and a have a great holiday!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #22 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:38:43 AM »

Quote from: bk on December 20, 2006, 12:12:57 AM

And the word of the day is: OBVOLUTE!

While Casey waltzed
With the strawberry blonde,
He asked her if she had noticed
How their spiraling steps were constantly overlapping.
"OBVOLUTELY," she replied.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #23 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:50:14 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 20, 2006, 04:00:29 AM

...Given all that's going on in my family and assuming that my dad's health will prevent his being around next Christmas, this will probably be the last year I give the Macbeths a gift.

A subscription to Coalminer's Quarterly would be appropriate. Excellent stocking-stuffer.

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Now, if I just knew for certain I have a job after Dec. 31 . . .

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Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #24 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:00:01 AM »

Good morning, all and one.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #25 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:01:01 AM »

DR Elmore: Many thanks for the recommendations re: "Amahl..." Both CDs ordered.

Also, you're very welcome re: my offer.

DR Der Brucer: Yes, you may hold my jacket. And I'd appreciate it if you'd clean my brass knuckles afterward.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #26 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:02:18 AM »

Airing on the Fox Movie Channel at the moment: Otto Preminger's "The Fan"...an adaptation (by three writers, including Dorothy Parker) of "Lady Windemere's Fan."

I'd never heard of this film until this moning.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:03:11 AM »

Today is my mom's "bridge day" and she was off at 9 a.m. Will return around 3:30-4 p.m.

So...a nice respite from activity for me....but I don't know how maintains her pace.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:03:59 AM »

DR Dan (the Man) -- if you are reading today, I am also delighted to see you posting again.

Please continue.

Ginny · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2006, 07:05:36 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 20, 2006, 07:01:01 AM

DR Elmore: Many thanks for the recommendations re: "Amahl..." Both CDs ordered.

Also, you're very welcome re: my offer.

DR Der Brucer: Yes, you may hold my jacket. And I'd appreciate it if you'd clean my brass knuckles afterward.

And then you both can come to my house for dinner!

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