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Michael · « **Reply #150 on:** October 21, 2009, 05:22:21 PM »

On the blu ray has anyone tried the Disney Enhanced mode (I think that's what its called) The show the film academy standard and instead of the black bars on left and right. They have some kind of animation. In the forest sequence it looks like tree trunks, Inside the dwarves' house it looks like the walls have been extended.

I don't agree with this because it alters the original concept. Trying to make a 4:3 widescreen.

Any opinion on this?

George · « **Reply #151 on:** October 21, 2009, 05:30:24 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on October 21, 2009, 05:17:31 PM

ASK BK or any technophile

I was in Costco today and saw several Plasma Televisions for under $1000. Some in the $700. I know that Plasma Televisions are being discontinued, but at that price its almost to hard to pass up.

Should I consider them or buy and LCD or LED?

I got a plasma a year and a half ago, but it was a display model, had no stand and I also got a coupon that expired on that day, so I lucked out and got a $1400 or $1500 model for only $800. But, if you don't know (and I didn't at the time), an LCD used about 45% or so more energy as a comperable CRT TV, but a plasma can use as much as THREE TIMES the amount of electricity!! And you can't lay it down flat, or it'll be ruined...even with the power off. Well, that's what I've read/heard. I didn't test it.

Ginny · « **Reply #152 on:** October 21, 2009, 05:43:49 PM »

I am shutting down now to get ready to watch GLEE. Probably won't be back on tonight or in the morning - at least until we're waiting at the airport.

Bye 'til then!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #153 on:** October 21, 2009, 05:54:18 PM »

On my walk from the St James Theatre to 42nd and 10th Avenue, I stopped in the Little Pie Factory and bought a carrot cupcake. Lordy, was it deelish! I want another.

DAW · « **Reply #154 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:03:52 PM »

Improv Everywhere's Grocery Store Musical!!

George · « **Reply #155 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:05:06 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on October 21, 2009, 11:15:20 AM

I think it's a go, DR DtM! But please hire the choreographer from the SINGLE LADIES video.

Bob Fosse is dead.

And HERE is "Mexican Breakfast" with Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse's original choreography "helpfully explained."

DAW · « **Reply #156 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:15:57 PM »

Those are both great, DR George!!

DAW · « **Reply #157 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:20:43 PM »

Nine [the film] rehearsal montage

Sam · « **Reply #158 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:24:15 PM »

Sam · « **Reply #159 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:24:53 PM »

Just put on Bananas, must go listen.

TCB · « **Reply #160 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:25:01 PM »

G'night!

Sam · « **Reply #161 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:25:44 PM »

Night TCB

Sam · « **Reply #162 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:26:02 PM »

Will be back to watch the links.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #163 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:29:47 PM »

Good Evening! Well...

I headed down earlier to Jazz at Lincoln Center to attend a orchestra concert. A friend of mine was called to play with the orchestra last week - it's sort of a "pick up" group, and since they had comps for tonight's concert, well...

When I got there at 6:45pm, the "Will Call" line was about 80 people deep. The concert was scheduled to start at 7:00pm. I get up to the desk/table, give them the name that the tickets were held under... "I'm sorry, we don't have them here, but if you wait over there, we will be handing out the remaining tickets shortly." It was already 7:05pm, and there were about 60 people "over there".

I texted my friend about the delay, and he texted back saying the stage manager had informed them that they would be starting the concert a few minutes late. When 7:15 rolled around, I called him and told him that I really wasn't in the mood to wait any longer and would probably just head home. And once 7:20 rolled around -and once I saw that the staff was starting to write out location passes for everyone who was still waiting for tickets, well...

Buh-bye.

George · « **Reply #164 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:29:58 PM »

Quote from: bk on October 21, 2009, 02:58:08 PM

I'm giving a final proofing to Brent's master, then have to make a very difficult decision about a track on Final Option. On the final track, there is a horribly bad edit - it was on the FSM CD and, I presume, the Varese LP. I don't own the film and so can't check if that was done for the film, but listening to the edit is painful - brief, though. My mastering guy smoothed out the edit and it's so much nicer now, but I fear if I use it some fool will say "HE RUINED THAT TRACK - where's the bad edit?"

If the original edit was obviously a bad edit, I say use the new one...but that's just me. $:-\$

DAW · « **Reply #165 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:30:21 PM »

Quote from: Sam on October 21, 2009, 06:26:02 PM

Will be back to watch the links.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #166 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:31:27 PM »

OH!

My friend just texted me - the concert just ended. It was supposed to be over 45 minutes ago. Ugh!

George · « **Reply #167 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:31:54 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on October 21, 2009, 04:01:58 PM

Good news! My edition of the vocal score for the Jerome Moross musical THE GOLDEN APPLE has just been published by Alfred Music!

Congratulations. Larry! It's available for pre-order on Amazon.com!

George · « **Reply #168 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:38:36 PM »

Quote from: DAW on October 21, 2009, 05:13:17 PM

We are both sitting here crying, having just finished watching a film called Miya of the Quiet Strength. You can watch the preview here.

Miya was the younger sister of one of my closest friends at college. She was the lone survivor of the November 1, 1991 University of Iowa shooting. She fearlessly pushed past this setback to continue her activism until cancer claimed her life in 2008. She was an amazing individual, and the film is truly inspiring.

We have a volunteer here at the Service Center who is quadriplegic. I'll put in a request for the library to order this.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #169 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:42:16 PM »

I can't believe it. i am actually enjoying GLEE tonight!

George · « **Reply #170 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:47:18 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on October 21, 2009, 06:42:16 PM

I can't believe it. i am actually enjoying GLEE tonight!

Nice! I have to record it. I'm going to see Nunsense, tonight...actually, I'm going there now.

Until later!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #171 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:48:39 PM »

So...

I decided to walk up Broadway for a bit since it was such a nice night outside.

I stopped into a small cafe to pick up a bite to eat. I noticed they had a cookie priced at "$9.75". -Is this correct? Just what is in this cookie? I also noticed that their pre-made sandwiches and salads were 1/2-price after 8:00, and since it was after 8:00, well... Of course, as I was leaving, I realized that I had been overcharged for my 1/2-priced sandwich. It was just by 50 cents, but still...

Then I wanted to stop into a Starbucks for a cookie and a coffee... One barista working the counter and the machines... Moving on...

Then I stopped into another location a few blocks later... Ten people in line... And, again, one barista/clerk...

Well, I guess I could just stop into the Dunkin' Donuts right by my apartment... One clerk working the register, making the coffees and prepping the hot foods... While two other clerks chatted in the back...

Nevermind

I didn't really leave my apartment today until around 6:15. I guess I was meant to stay in today.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #172 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:49:49 PM »

And now "Glee"....

*FYI: Matthew Morrison started off as a dancer (modern and jazz).

Cillaliz · « **Reply #173 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:50:13 PM »

Quote from: DAW on October 21, 2009, 05:13:17 PM

We are both sitting here crying, having just finished watching a film called Miya of the Quiet Strength. You can watch the preview here.

Miya was the younger sister of one of my closest friends at college. She was the lone survivor of the November 1, 1991 University of Iowa shooting. She fearlessly pushed past this setback to continue her activism until cancer claimed her life in 2008. She was an amazing individual, and the film is truly inspiring.

Boy, do I remember that. It was 5 years after I left Iowa City. I had several classes in Van Allen Hall. I didn't know any of the people who were killed or Miya, but the events really hit me hard.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #174 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:50:23 PM »

DR elmore - Congrats on The Golden Apple publication!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #175 on:** October 21, 2009, 06:54:43 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on October 21, 2009, 05:22:21 PM

On the blu ray has anyone tried the Disney Enhanced mode (I think that's what its called) The show the film academy standard and instead of the black bars on left and right. They have some kind of animation. In the forest sequence it looks like tree trunks, Inside the dwarves' house it looks like the walls have been extended.

I don't agree with this because it alters the original concept. Trying to make a 4:3 widescreen.

Any opinion on this?

That's why it's called "enhanced", and "optional".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #176 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:01:12 PM »

Quote from: DAW on October 21, 2009, 05:13:17 PM

We are both sitting here crying, having just finished watching a film called Miya of the Quiet Strength. You can watch the preview here.

Miya was the younger sister of one of my closest friends at college. She was the lone survivor of the November 1, 1991 University of Iowa shooting. She fearlessly pushed past this setback to continue her activism until cancer claimed her life in 2008. She was an amazing individual, and the film is truly inspiring.

...And I'm getting teary-eyed thinking about you and Jayson crying... and that tragic event... and Miya's story...

Perspective.

Resilience.

Matt H. · « **Reply #177 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:07:26 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on October 21, 2009, 05:17:31 PM

ASK BK or any technophile

I was in Costco today and saw several Plasma Televisions for under $1000. Some in the $700. I know that Plasma Televisions are being discontinued, but at that price its almost to hard to pass up.

Should I consider them or buy and LCD or LED?

Depends on the size of screen you want and the resolution of the image you'd be content with.

Matt H. · « **Reply #178 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:11:59 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on October 21, 2009, 05:22:21 PM

On the blu ray has anyone tried the Disney Enhanced mode (I think that's what its called) The show the film academy standard and instead of the black bars on left and right. They have some kind of animation. In the forest sequence it looks like tree trunks, Inside the dwarves' house it looks like the walls have been extended.

I don't agree with this because it alters the original concept. Trying to make a 4:3 widescreen.

Any opinion on this?

I don't dislike it because it does NOT alter the original animation at all. The 4:3 is still 4:3; it's the sides that have some color instead of black. I prefer black, but others don't seem to like black bars anywhere. People with new plasma sets might have to worry about potential burn-in and would use those side bars to prevent it. (And even if burn-in is a myth, they offer peace of mind.)

I find the side bar illustrations distracting because they remain stationary even when the image is moving. In a darkened room, I don't even notice black bars, but I sure as hell notice stationary side colored bars.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #179 on:** October 21, 2009, 07:12:01 PM »

I hope no one else has had the flu... I think I am getting sick.. not feeling too hot....

There have been a lot of sick kids in and out of the library....

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