Topic: A FRUITFUL DAY SANS FRUIT (Read 22077 times)

Ginny · « **Reply #60 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:33:59 AM »

Saturday morning greetings! I'm home from a breakfast meeting with my friends in AAUW and we began planning for the upcoming program year.

Last night we thoroughly enjoyed the dance concert at the University of Cincinnati. Mary Linda was in 2 of the 4 pieces - the first very contemporary (with motion sensors) and the second (my favorite) ragtime selections called "IN Rags OH My." She has 2 performances today and a matinee tomorrow.

bk · « **Reply #61 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:35:33 AM »

Pogue, after watching the movie I read up on production history of the film - it appears that Connery and the director hated each other, and the authors of the graphic novel were not happy with the film at all. It appears they changed most of the characters, which could be the problem - for example, adding Tom Sawyer as a gun-toting action hero.

bk · « **Reply #62 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:36:17 AM »

I was awakened at eight by the sound of gentle hammering. Just WHAT it was they're hammering is anyone's guess - now there is only silence. Funny that. I may go over there and discuss this.

Ginny · « **Reply #63 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:38:02 AM »

TOD - Richard and I were just talking about the "created world" in the audiobook we're listening to in the car - the first in Jan Karon's Mitford series. Fictional Mitford, NC, has all these independent businesses that would have a hard time surviving in today's economy, including an independent bookstore. But I've listened to the entire series before and, by the end, those places and people have become quite real to the listener.

Matt H. · « **Reply #64 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:39:55 AM »

Quote from: DAW on May 30, 2009, 08:23:13 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on May 30, 2009, 08:17:16 AM
THE CLEANER.

I love her, but, ..., no.

Matt H. · « **Reply #65 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:42:11 AM »

RE: THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN.

I saw the DVD of the film at a friend's house after dinner one evening, and I couldn't believe how terrible the movie was. Tedious story and inept direction. I glad I didn't have to suffer through this again for a Fox Blu-ray review.

Matt H. · « **Reply #66 on:** May 30, 2009, 08:43:23 AM »

I guess I need to head downstairs now and check the mail before putting together something for lunch.

WBBL.

Matthew · « **Reply #67 on:** May 30, 2009, 09:20:27 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 30, 2009, 07:38:34 AM

**Oh, and one more thing...

David Hyde Pierce

Thanks for posting that!!

Matthew · « **Reply #68 on:** May 30, 2009, 09:50:46 AM »

TOD - Harry Potter

Matthew · « **Reply #69 on:** May 30, 2009, 09:51:13 AM »

Oooo... post 1601!

JMK · « **Reply #70 on:** May 30, 2009, 09:52:12 AM »

I saw THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN when I was Music Directing a little revue at the coastal town of Seaside. It was a beautiful summer gig--I would drive down there on Thursday afternoons, do Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows and then drive back after the Saturday show to be home in time for my church gig. I never had anything to do on Fridays and Saturdays, and saw a lot of movies that summer (LARA CROFT was another one). It was pretty bad, as I recall.

Book with a fictional world: SHADOWLAND (little joke there).

DISCWORLD was one of the most lamentable animated sets I ever had to review. Pure, unadulterated dreck.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #71 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:02:55 AM »

JMK, thanks for the tip about the DISCWORLD animated sets...I've been contemplating buying these because I love the books so much. But given your review, I think I'll take a pass.

They've done two live 4-hour versions of HOGFATHER and THE COLOUR OF MAGIC (which I think also may include part of the second book in the series; COM was the first). HOGFATHER is a pretty good and thorough adaptation of the book. I just ordered the COLOUR OF MAGIC...which I'm a little leery of given the casting of Sean Astin in a part I'm not sure he's right for, but it is by the same team that did HOGFATHER, so we'll see.

But you what...I'd be hard put to think of any situation where the movie is ever better than book. The book is almost always better.

TCB · « **Reply #72 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:14:02 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on May 30, 2009, 06:18:45 AM

BK & I both posted the same question yesterday.

Will there be a HHW get together prior the opening of The First Nudie Musical?

DR MBarnum are you coming down to LA??

I was really hoping to come down and see NUDIE, but since it isn't on a weekend, I can't swing it. I have to save every hour of leave time for November. Damn it to Hell!

TCB · « **Reply #73 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:17:54 AM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on May 30, 2009, 06:59:06 AM

BK, I didn't bother to see LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, because I am a huge fan of the graphic novel, the premise of which takes several iconic fictional figures from late 19th-early 20th century adventure/fantasy fiction and brings them altogether...figures from the books of Rider Haggard, Sax Rohmer, Conan Doyle, etc. many of which I have collected and read since I was a boy. When I heard about changes that were going on I knew the movie would be no good. But the graphic novel is clever and a great lot of fun.

TOD: This one's easy. The Discworld novels of Terry Pratchett. Essentially comic fantasy, they transcend the genre and are some of the funniest, fall out of bed laughing, smartest satires ever written. They can also be moving and poignant as well. During the Bush era, I used to evoke a quote from Mr. Pratchett's novel THUD: "You can't call yourselves the good guys and do bad things."

I agree DR CP. I loved the graphic novel LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, but I heard such horrible things about the film that I never bothered to see it. It could have made a great film.

TCB · « **Reply #74 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:20:04 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 30, 2009, 07:25:08 AM

PAGE TWO TENDER JUICY HOTDOG DANCE!!!!

THE BEST OF THE TENDER YEARS........ What the Heck does that mean?

TCB · « **Reply #75 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:25:40 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 30, 2009, 07:38:34 AM

**Oh, and one more thing...

David Hyde Pierce

Bravo!

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #76 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:27:08 AM »

HAPPY MILLSTONE GEORGE

TCB · « **Reply #77 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:32:02 AM »

T.O.D.

Hmm, Freddie the Pig! Wait maybe not any more. I read those a long time ago.

HARRY POTTER
THE STAND

TCB · « **Reply #78 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:47:35 AM »

Ben, congratrulations on all the presentations, but I really think they need to fly you to Seattle to meet Bill and Melinda.

JMK · « **Reply #79 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:55:43 AM »

Pogue, I think I mentioned in my review (it was a long time ago, so I can't totally recall) that it seemed to me the time was ripe for a live-action CGI-fest with DISCWORLD. The source material is delightful, it's just that the animated versions were horrid.

Does anyone know something about a film called A BRUSH WITH LIFE? Someone just emailed me off of my PASSION OF THE CHRIST BD review and asked me if I were the filmmaker of BRUSH WITH LIFE. I've Googled and can't find enough info to even know what they're talking about. Of course, I'm virtually certain I'm *not* the filmmaker, but I'd like to be absolutely sure before I respond.

Kerry · « **Reply #80 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:00:12 AM »

Quote from: TCB on May 30, 2009, 10:20:04 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 30, 2009, 07:25:08 AM
PAGE TWO TENDER JUICY HOTDOG DANCE!!!!

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THE BEST OF THE TENDER YEARS........ What the Heck does that mean?

I was wondering the same thing.

Druxy · « **Reply #81 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:04:30 AM »

Quote from: bk on May 30, 2009, 08:35:33 AM

Pogue, after watching the movie I read up on production history of the film - it appears that Connery and the director hated each other, and the authors of the graphic novel were not happy with the film at all. It appears they changed most of the characters, which could be the problem - for example, adding Tom Sawyer as a gun-toting action hero.

It's my understanding that it was because of this film that Connery retired from acting. It was such a miserable experience for him.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #82 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:09:48 AM »

I had forgotten the Harry Potter books! I bought the geography hook line and sinker.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:10:21 AM »

Was I mixing metaphors? similes? Hell, what do I know?

Cillaliz · « **Reply #84 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:24:00 AM »

I went to get an oil change and came home with a new car!

JMK · « **Reply #85 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:26:00 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on May 30, 2009, 11:24:00 AM

I went to get an oil change and came home with a new car!

Wow, Jiffy Lube has really changed since I was there last!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #86 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:33:27 AM »

LOL, I've always taken the Prius to the dealer. Never wanted a cheap oil change to turn into a major FU by someone who messes with something they shouldn't on the hybrid stuff.

Anyway, I traded my 2005 Prius with close to the most basic package for a 2009 Prius that is the top of the line and my car payment goes up.....$7.00 that's right Seven dollars. There's a zero percent financing thing going on and that makes a ton of difference. My warranty was getting close to expiration and an out of warranty Prius is major bucks to repair. So, I'm very pleased. It has all the bells and whistles. I used the voice commands and had it call my dad, it was fun to say "Hi, my car just called you".

Cillaliz · « **Reply #87 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:35:04 AM »

Now I just have to figure out how to transfer my XM Satellite radio subscription from my hand held thinging to my car's satellite radio....oh I love gadgets... this is fun. I never thought I could afford a car with all these extras. What fun!

bk · « **Reply #88 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:49:33 AM »

Back from the long jog and listening to weird music.

JMK · « **Reply #89 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:50:49 AM »

Quote from: bk on May 30, 2009, 11:49:33 AM

Back from the long jog and listening to weird music.

Wow, BK is finally listening to one of my tunes.

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