Topic: THE RAINS CAME (Read 29465 times)

TCB · « **Reply #240 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:04:30 PM »

T.O.D.

SHAUN OF THE DEAD
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
BENNY & JOON

Ginny · « **Reply #241 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:11:49 PM »

DR Jose - thanks for the update on DR Jason. Hope you told him HI from all of us!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #242 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:27:36 PM »

A handy site for 2008 releases!

http://www.film-releases.com/film-release-schedule-2008.php

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #243 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:32:49 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 05, 2008, 07:11:49 PM

DR Jose - thanks for the update on DR Jason. Hope you told him HI from all of us!

You're welcome, DR Ginny. And I did.

Matt H. · « **Reply #244 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:04:18 PM »

I had an evening of viewing that really ran the gamut.

I began with CON-AIR on Blu-ray. It is not one of my favorite action films of the 1990s, and I'm afraid this viewing didn't inch it up the scale at all. Nicholas Cage's drawly Southern accent was really "actory," and the film has about two too many climaxes.

The Blu-ray transfer was exceptionally sharp and clean but too bright and did not have enough contrast. Could have been a drop dead gorgeous transfer, but the brightness level did the image no favors and kept it from popping like it could have.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #245 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:04:39 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on January 05, 2008, 05:53:08 PM

Saturday night and the DEBATE is on. I watch it now and then, but mostly I watch COPS.

LOL. I love COPS. Now that's reality tv. The only time of the week I plan to turn on the tv.

Matt H. · « **Reply #246 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:07:01 PM »

Next, I watched CHILDREN OF MEN, one of the DVDs I got for a Christmas present. Loved the movie, one of the best of 2006 and greatly underrated. Had me by the throat from the get-go and was very involving. It contained a PSYCHO-like surprise at one point, too, which I really was shocked with.

Matt H. · « **Reply #247 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:08:24 PM »

I watched some of the special features on the disc as well. Fascinating how they filmed the car/escape sequence in a long, long take. Also very interesting how the bombing of the coffee shop was done with timing so perfect.

Matt H. · « **Reply #248 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:10:34 PM »

I finished the evening with THE SOUND OF MUSIC. I didn't have time to watch the whole movie, but I selected several numbers to watch - "Do Re Mi," "The Sound of Music reprise," "The Lonely Goatherd." This was another film I hadn't had a chance to watch on the new set until tonight. I was choosing between this and HELLO, DOLLY, and SOM won out tonight.

Tomorrow, I may try some DOLLY numbers to see how they look since my TV shows tomorrow night don't start until 9 p.m.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #249 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:16:29 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on January 05, 2008, 11:41:37 AM

DR JRand, i just now read your comments about seeing a doctor.

It is better than yesterday. And it's not what i'd consider my back. It's way down under the small.

If i didn't know why it hurt, or if it was getting worse then i'd go.

But i think i just need to lie down and let it heal.

Thanks again for all the vibes.

I've never had a prob like this before. Although apparently this runs in my family since my mom said she has had the exact same thing quite a few times!

Sounds like a classic case of an Alien Probing.

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #250 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:18:07 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 05, 2008, 01:45:33 AM

We can all come to Oakland for Dim Sum. THAT I'll pick up the tab for.

8 pm tomorrow OK?

Matt H. · « **Reply #251 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:26:54 PM »

I have some writing to do, so let me get started on that. Then I'll head downstairs for bed.

Good night!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #252 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:29:36 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 05, 2008, 03:38:39 PM

And over at Jessica's Biscuit, you can get her earlier book, The Taste of Country Cooking, for an absolute steal of a price at just $9.98, a full 60% off (which trumps Amazon easily).

Note: Woody's "Wish List" at Jessica's Biscuit totals out at a tad over $11,800! (And that's at the sale prices....)

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #253 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:50:53 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 05, 2008, 08:04:18 PM

... about two too many climaxes.

Only on HHW will you find laments about too many climaxes

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #254 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:52:41 PM »

Hello, everyone. In nine minutes I'll be able to say, "Good morning."

I had a busy day. But I am now caught up on the Notes and posts.

Jeanne · « **Reply #255 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:54:03 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on January 05, 2008, 08:16:29 PM

Sounds like a classic case of an Alien Probing.

der Brucer

Well, that's a new one. Kinda interesting, I think. I'll have to remember that one.

Jeanne · « **Reply #256 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:56:30 PM »

I have seen very few of the comedies mentioned. If I can add television, I'd say
AT HOME WITH THE BRAITHWAITES.

FJL · « **Reply #257 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:57:08 PM »

Got an email from someone with the name "reba" - I got all excited until it turned out to be about a "rebate" for something or other. But they did get my attention for a moment there! I assume calling themselves "reba" was intentional.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #258 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:57:09 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 05, 2008, 10:33:23 AM

And now.... "Words and Music by Jerry Herman".

And out on DVD already!

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #259 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:58:28 PM »

Thanks again for all the fiction recommendations. I hope to get to the bookstore soon!

Jeanne · « **Reply #260 on:** January 05, 2008, 08:59:35 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on January 05, 2008, 08:57:09 PM

And out on DVD already!

der Brucer

Really? I looked for it the other day and couldn't find it. Will check again. Thanks.

Jeanne · « **Reply #261 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:00:50 PM »

Good night. Oh, and good morning, too. (midnight by my clock.)

bk · « **Reply #262 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:03:37 PM »

I'm sleepy tonight. Watched a movie I TIVOd today - Crack-Up, with Pat O'Brien. I also excitedly checked out Skidoo - I was very excited to finally see it in its proper scope ratio. Well, imagine my surprise to see the shockingly horrid pan-and-scan travesty that greeted my eyeballs. I couldn't believe it - TCM should be ashamed of themselves and should not make licensing deals where original ratio transfers will be provided. And to ADVERTISE it as being letterboxed, and then to not apologize for it being the horror that it was. I cannot watch the film like that - and I think it would at least play better if we could see it as Mr. Preminger filmed it.

bk · « **Reply #263 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:03:53 PM »

Will we never get to page ten?

bk · « **Reply #264 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:04:55 PM »

I have one more line to write to finish the chapter I'm on, then I will go ahead and write the first two sentences of the next chapter - that way I'll be into it when I resume tomorrow.

bk · « **Reply #265 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:05:18 PM »

Shockingly, in less than a week I'll be over forty pages in.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #266 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:05:52 PM »

Quote from: FJL on January 05, 2008, 04:06:16 PM

Ron P - Maybe I need to look at "While You were Sleeping" again. I recall cringing a bit at the leading character's behavior - but apparently many others disagree.

It's very difficult to identify with either of the leads who are acting so disingenously:

While You Were Sleeping - I invaded your family inner-circle on false pretenses.

While You Were Sleeping - I stole what I believed to be your girl.

Or you can just relax and try to enjoy the absurdities.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #267 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:07:46 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on January 05, 2008, 08:59:35 PM

Really? I looked for it the other day and couldn't find it. Will check again. Thanks.

Here's the link: SHOP PBS

der Brucer

FJL · « **Reply #268 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:24:35 PM »

I just looked back over my previous 50 posts, given that I have about 50 posts to get to 10,000 and I was hoping to get there before the 12 Days of Christmas were over.

Lord, I've prattled on about nonsense these past couple of days, haven't I?

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #269 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:28:14 PM »

Frenzy, dear FJL, frenzy...

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