Topic: DAZED AND CONFUSED (Read 39052 times)

bk · « **on:** March 13, 2007, 01:16:46 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were both dazed AND confused, and now it is time for you to post until the dazed and confused cows come home - they're so confused that they're off beating a dead horse.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:21:54 AM »

And the word of the day is: FRESS!

Adriana Patti · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:25:32 AM »

Fress to impress

George · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:37:32 AM »

BK, last night, you wrote:

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Last Saturday, I happened to pick up four bound volumes of Films In Review, a magazine I used to have a complete collection of. I probably still have some in storage (I have no idea WHAT I have in storage anymore). The bound volumes were for years 1954 and 1955, 1963 and 1965. I've been going through them and it is fascinating to read contemporary reviews of films we now think of as classics and also to read some rave reviews from film that we generally think of as dogs. The film music columns are most interesting, and would infuriate people reading them today.

But, most interesting of all was one particular fellow who reviewed several films in the 1954 issues. I was actually shocked when I saw the byline. I will reveal who it is in the notes - I will only say that the person has gone on to incredible acclaim.

And then you wrote:

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No one wants to guess who the reviewer was?

And then I guessed: Johnny Carson...it was a total guess. Well, BK, who wrote the reviews in the 1954 Films In Review??

George · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:38:41 AM »

You didn't mention it in your notes.

George · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:39:40 AM »

But you were dazed and confused, so I can totally understand.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:45:30 AM »

Quote from: George on March 13, 2007, 01:38:41 AM

You didn't mention it in your notes.

Took the words right out of my mouth!

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:54:58 AM »

I meant to mention it in the notes, damn it all. The reviewer was not Johnny Carson. It was a young man named Steve Sondheim.

bk · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:55:59 AM »

That's how he signed his reviews - Steve Sondheim. He reviewed two Hitchcock films, Dial M For Murder and Rear Window, and On The Waterfront, where he praises the score of Leonard Bernstein.

George · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:59:33 AM »

Wow...your close and personal friend! I knew that he'd written crossword puzzles, but didn't know about the reviews.

George · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:00:36 AM »

Other than praising Bernstein's score, did he like the movies?

George · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:00:55 AM »

Was he right??

Tomovoz · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:07:38 AM »

Our first video player/recorder was neither Beta nor VHS format. It was made by Phillips - the Dutch company . The "Spools" for the video top were on top of each other rather than side by side. We used the video machine for quite a few years. It's picture resolution was far better than the other systems. With the competition from other formats it lost out and, as far as I know, did not ever have pre-recorded video tapes available. That would have been about 1976.

When we eventually purchased a VHS recorder I transfered many of the recorded TV shows to "new" format. I suspect the first prerecorded tape I purchased would have been a Disney feature. (maybe "Alice in Wonderland").

George · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:07:43 AM »

Well, I must wait for an answer. I'm off to bed. Good night, everyone.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:19:48 AM »

Goodnight George and Ron.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:20:48 AM »

Here I sit....almost ready to jump back into bed.

I was in bed at midnight. I've been up about 35 minutes. Couldn't breathe.

The air is warm and still, pollens waft idly, but still they waft.

I've done steam, I've done tea, and I've done nasal rinse. I took an allergy tab one-half hour before going to bed.

I hate not being able to get comfy in bed. I'd turn on a fan, but that would just stir the pollens even more.

Sigh.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:27:29 AM »

I know whereof BK speaks about Films In Review and the music reviews of the 1960s.

The critic, Page Cook, never hesitated to declare someone a hack. This generally occurred when someone not formally trained (classically, that is) was assigned to write a film score and peppered the film with nonsensical band riffs and forgettable pop songs.

Of course, Cook was pretty harsh on newcomers and new "scoring" styles that today are nearly worshipped (John Barry springs to mind...the James Bond scores, Born Free, The Lion in Winter).

The pop-style were mostly nonsensical in terms of supporting the film....which wasn't their intent at all ...but in today's terms, they're deemed classic scores by some.

I bought not a few "pop" scores in the 1960s and 1970s because of some piece of music or other that I really loved.

None of them are in the same league as, say, Elmer Bernstein's "To Kill A Mockingbird" or Jerome Moross' "The War Lord"....or even Frank Skinner's "Shenandoah"....not as scores meant to support/enhance the film...or to heighten emotional responses.

I've got boxes full of LPs bought in "cut-out bins" that were from those times...and from those non-formally trained musicians. They're in storage. For whatever reason, I thought I might one day develop an appreciation for them...or at least be able to sell them.

And that might still happen...the selling, that is.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:30:01 AM »

Good night, Tom.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:30:14 AM »

Alone.

That's what I am.

Sigh.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:30:39 AM »

I guess I need to be off to bed, as well.

I have work in 6.5 hours.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2007, 05:40:50 AM »

I went to bed too late and got up too early.

Ben · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2007, 05:56:23 AM »

Good morning. It's supposed to be a lovely late winter day in New York City.

No, Edi, Anthony is no relation (that we know) to the Morelli involved in the S/V case.

When he has googles himself he finds some references to him but also many articles about a college football player with the same name and also a small-time gangster of the same name.

Ben · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2007, 05:57:37 AM »

Here I am all alone. Where are the early morning denizens? I have to begin work and there is no one here to keep me company before I begin the journey down the printout of life.

Ben · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2007, 05:58:02 AM »

Au revoir

Michael · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:20:40 AM »

TOD:

A VHS. I don't remember which VHS tape was the first. I rented more than bought because back then they were "priced to rent" in other words they were about one hundred dollars a copy.

Chose VHS because we bought a used machine.

never watched a film in BETA. Even though I understand it was superior method.

Michael · « **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:22:32 AM »

AND NOW

we have a similar competition between two HD formats. BLUE RAY & HD (?). Which one is better? Which one release more films?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:24:13 AM »

Good morning, all! I managed to drag myself out of bed by 7:30, but my body insists that it's really 6:30 AM. I knew that Steve had done reviews for the magazine; I can't remember if he told me or I read it - perhaps in Meryle Secrest's book? - but it seemed to be part of a topic of the years when he was writing TOPPER and looking for work.

Today I have reports to write, a discussion with the estate lawyer, a discussion with a banker in West Chester, OH, about one of my dad's accounts, and a short jaunt to carry out some errands. Hopefully, I'll get the CD's of THE BRAIN I've been waiting for today, so I can do some promotion in the next few days.

TOD: In 1988, I scored STRIKE UP THE BAND for California Music Theatre and made a nice bundle of money, part of which I used to buy a new tv and VHS recorder. I cannot remember the first tape - although I clearly remember my first CD - but I'm 90% certain it was cheap porn.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:33:48 AM »

Good Morning! It is so nice to be almost completely over this cold and be able to sleep all night. But, I must get going or I will be late....

Ben · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:36:00 AM »

So where might you be moving Mr. Moore? Will it still be close to us so we can come visit you if the mood strikes us?

Edisaurus · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:38:47 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on March 13, 2007, 06:22:32 AM

AND NOW
we have a similar competition between two HD formats. BLUE RAY & HD (?). Which one is better? Which one release more films?

This is why both formats are courting the porn industry. Porn makers chose the VHS format, thus killing BETA.

News:

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