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[Matt H.]

So sad to read this morning about the death of director Jules Dassin whose American films I've just gotten to know deeply during the past year.

What a great talent, shamelessly treated by his country and the film industry blacklist.

Was Robert De Niro's character in GUILTY BY SUSPICION based on Jules Dassin?

[Matt H.]

Page Three Scarecrow, Dorothy, Lion, and Tin Man Dance!!!

[Matt H.]

I have two TV shows to catch up with this afternoon: last night's CSI: MIAMI and OLD CHRISTINE. As for the remainder of the afternoon, I have PAL JOEY that I started last night to finish up with, and then I'll probably rewatch something from one of the season box sets. Or I may open the first season of PSYCH which has been sitting here for awhile.

[MBarnum]

TOD:

HOLLYWOOD AND THE STARS

[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

I, too, was saddened to hear about Jules Dassin. I admire his work.

[Matt H.]

Where did March go? I cannot wrap my head around the fact that it's already April! My goodness, how time flies!

[Matt H.]

The internet is kind of quiet this morning, so I'm going to head on down to get the rest of the day going. Washing sheets and towels today in addition to preparing lunch. The living room was cleaned this morning, so that chore is done.

WBBL.

[Ron Pulliam]

TOD:

HOLLYWOOD AND THE STARS

Mike, you've probably answered this before, but please humor my failing memory:

Do you have the Bernstein (by Bernstein with the RPO Pops Orchestra) recording on which he conducted the beautiful main theme to "Hollywood and the Stars"?

[Ron Pulliam]

I'm alive and back at work.

What a four-day weekend.

I'm tired, tired, tired.

But I got it all (mostly) done.

I've actually got room to walk around without sidestepping something in a pile, or something I couldn't decide whether to store or keep or give away.  It's amazing.  Now if only I could get caught up watching my DVDs and listening to my CDs.

[Ron Pulliam]

TOD:  I'm in agreement with MBarnum about "Hollywood and the Stars", but I'm extremely fond of his theme for National Geographic, his "Hawaii", his "Hallelujah Trail", his "Sons of Katie Elder" and his "To Kill A Mockingbird."

And then there is "From the Terrace" and "The Magnificent Seven".  And the haunting "Summer and Smoke".

I cannot really pick a "favorite".

[Ron Pulliam]

Is everyone out pulling April Fool's pranks or something?

Gosh, it's quiet!

[Ron Pulliam]

Really?  No one else is going to post this morning?

[bk]

I'm up, I'm up, and have been up for most of the evening with acute heartburn which was anything but cute.  

[bk]

For those who say they don't know from Elmer Bernstein, he had an amazing career writing some of the most memorable film scores ever written, to wit:

To Kill A Mockingbird
The Magnificent Seven
The Great Escape
Summer and Smoke
The Ten Commandments
Sweet Smell of Success
The Man With The Golden Arm
Walk On The Wild Side
The Sons Of Katie Elder
The Gypsy Moths
True Grit
The Commancheros
Heavy Metal
Airplane
Stripes
The Grifters
The World Of Henry Orient
The Carpetbaggers
My Left Foot
Love With The Proper Stranger
Birdman Of Alcatraz

and many, many others

[Ben]

Big news from England!!!

Press Release

Mr & Mrs Smith by Royal Appointment:

Buckingham Palace set to become the ultimate British B&B

In a move that will shock traditionalists, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today announced that Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837, will open its doors in October this year to paying hotel guests. Mr & Mrs Smith, the London-based boutique-hotel specialists, will handle all bookings.

An entire wing of the iconic 18th-century building, designed by architect John Nash, will be given over to what will, from this summer, be known as The Royal Windsor Palace Suites. A consortium behind this radical new concept is currently talking to renowned hotel designers - including, it is rumoured, Philippe Starck, Tom Bartlett and Terence Conran - about providing the decor for this enviable project.

'We're aware that many will be surprised by Her Majesty's decision to open up a wing of her London residence,' says Royal Press Secretary Oona Abrillo. 'But, in the light of recent events, she feels that the time is right to do so.'

'Princes William and Harry are particularly concerned about the role of royalty in the 21st-century,' says one source close to St James' Palace. 'And, what with Al Fayed's conspiracy theories, the Labour government using the issue of royal taxation to drum up votes and Prince Harry's forced withdrawal from Iraq being seen as a PR stunt by a cynical public, they are determined that the Windsors should not be seen as remote and untouchable.'

James Lohan, managing director of Mr & Mrs Smith - which has proudly added the 'By Royal Appointment' shield to its logo - is delighted to have won the contract to deal with the bookings for what will be the most upmarket B&B of them all. 'We're overjoyed to be working with Her Majesty on this project,' he says. 'Our American clients, in particular, are very excited about the prospect of a weekend in the Palace.'

Both Mr & Mrs Smith and Buckingham Palace are keeping exact details of the project under wraps for the moment, but it is believed that activities available will include corgi-walking in the Palace gardens, a day with the horse guard and cosy tea-and-Q&A sessions with the likes of Princess Anne, Freddie Windsor and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Book 0845 034 0700

For more information, or to make an advance booking at The Royal Windsor Palace Suites, please view here.

April Fool

[MBarnum]

Mike, you've probably answered this before, but please humor my failing memory:

Do you have the Bernstein (by Bernstein with the RPO Pops Orchestra) recording on which he conducted the beautiful main theme to "Hollywood and the Stars"?

Not yet, but it is in my Amazon.com wishlist ready for my next ordering frenzy!

[MBarnum]

I am right now, listening to a Bollywood compilation CD titled ROMANTIC KAKA.

A rather unfortunate title, I think.

[Cillaliz]

TOD - I love the To Kill a Mockingbird score

[bk]

Where in tarnation IS everyone?

[Cillaliz]

Well, we were up before 7:00 AM, had breakfast and the folks were on the road by 8:30 AM.  Whew!  I'm really tired today, but my house is cleaner than it's been in a long time and I have no more familial/friend obligations until April 12th.  I called Paul to say hello and he said the last of his out of town guests left and he loved every minute of them being around, but he's so glad that they are all gone.  We laughed that we are both mentally in exactly the same place

[Cillaliz]

Well I'm in my dining room and just finished my lunch of left overs.

[Cillaliz]

I am about to leave and go back to the office.

[Cillaliz]

I made an interesting discovery in the house here - actually in the garage.  I found an etching - a print on tissue paper - that is framed and is by Olive Fell. The back paper on the frame says they purchased it in Yellowstone in 1948.   Turns out Olive Fell was a well known artist and a friend of Georgia O'Keefe.   She did a series of bears that were used as postcards from Yellowstone. I haven't found "A Good Will Tour" (the name of mine) anywhere, but similar looking works by Olive are around $600 or more.  This frame is a mess. I think I'm going to see about having it mattes and reframed. There is also a bio of Olive framed with the print.  This could be a found treasure!

[Cillaliz]

Olive Fell http://www.meadowlarkgallery.com/FellOlive.htm

[Ron Pulliam]

Big news from England!!!

Press Release

Mr & Mrs Smith by Royal Appointment:

Buckingham Palace set to become the ultimate British B&B

In a move that will shock traditionalists, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today announced that Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837, will open its doors in October this year to paying hotel guests. Mr & Mrs Smith, the London-based boutique-hotel specialists, will handle all bookings.

An entire wing of the iconic 18th-century building, designed by architect John Nash, will be given over to what will, from this summer, be known as The Royal Windsor Palace Suites. A consortium behind this radical new concept is currently talking to renowned hotel designers - including, it is rumoured, Philippe Starck, Tom Bartlett and Terence Conran - about providing the decor for this enviable project.

'We're aware that many will be surprised by Her Majesty's decision to open up a wing of her London residence,' says Royal Press Secretary Oona Abrillo. 'But, in the light of recent events, she feels that the time is right to do so.'

'Princes William and Harry are particularly concerned about the role of royalty in the 21st-century,' says one source close to St James' Palace. 'And, what with Al Fayed's conspiracy theories, the Labour government using the issue of royal taxation to drum up votes and Prince Harry's forced withdrawal from Iraq being seen as a PR stunt by a cynical public, they are determined that the Windsors should not be seen as remote and untouchable.'

James Lohan, managing director of Mr & Mrs Smith - which has proudly added the 'By Royal Appointment' shield to its logo - is delighted to have won the contract to deal with the bookings for what will be the most upmarket B&B of them all. 'We're overjoyed to be working with Her Majesty on this project,' he says. 'Our American clients, in particular, are very excited about the prospect of a weekend in the Palace.'

Both Mr & Mrs Smith and Buckingham Palace are keeping exact details of the project under wraps for the moment, but it is believed that activities available will include corgi-walking in the Palace gardens, a day with the horse guard and cosy tea-and-Q&A sessions with the likes of Princess Anne, Freddie Windsor and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Book 0845 034 0700

For more information, or to make an advance booking at The Royal Windsor Palace Suites, please view here.

April Fool

Good one, Ben!  Most elaborate April 1st hoax EVER!

 

[George]

I made an interesting discovery in the house here - actually in the garage.  I found an etching - a print on tissue paper - that is framed and is by Olive Fell. The back paper on the frame says they purchased it in Yellowstone in 1948.   Turns out Olive Fell was a well known artist and a friend of Georgia O'Keefe.   She did a series of bears that were used as postcards from Yellowstone. I haven't found "A Good Will Tour" (the name of mine) anywhere, but similar looking works by Olive are around $600 or more.  This frame is a mess. I think I'm going to see about having it mattes and reframed. There is also a bio of Olive framed with the print.  This could be a found treasure!

That's so cool, Cillaliz!  Congrats!  

[Ron Pulliam]

In just a few minutes, we will have been on page 3 for FOUR (count 'em 4) HOURS!

[DERBRUCER]

It would seem the American Idol 9 break into three groups:

David C., David A. and Michael J. -top three
Brooke W, Carly S. and Jason C. - middle of the pack
Kristy C., Ramiele M. and Syesha M. bottom of the pack

Tonight I’ll watch to see if Carly can break into the top three, or if Jason can avoid falling into the bottom three.

If I were betting, I'd say that the ultimate final four will be David. A, David C,, Michael J. and Carly S.

der Brucer

[Ron Pulliam]

Will we never get to page 4?



I have to ask!

[Ron Pulliam]

Is now too soon?