Topic: VAGUELY SCOTTISH (Read 16551 times)

bk · « **on:** December 03, 2009, 12:06:19 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes felt very Scottish and should be read aloud with a Scottish brogue, and now it is time for you to post until the Scottish cows come home. They're currently eating some butterscottish pudding.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:07:22 AM »

And the word of the day is: MYRMIDON!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:19:35 AM »

I have a hankering to tell the story of The Randy Vicar and the Malomar, but decorum will prevail.

bk · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:19:47 AM »

Welcome five GUESTS.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:29:37 AM »

The notes ponder:

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Book dealers are like no breed known to man – in times of economic catastrophe rather than lower their prices, they raise them. This seems rather inane to me, but what do I know?

In times of economic distress when folks distrust banks, stocks, etc. investment dollars often move to precious metals, gem stones, and collectables (books, art, coins, etc) driving up those market prices.

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:43:53 AM »

Well, then, having watched this happen before, I will say those people are idiots - they don't know the hobby, they pay too much, and then, when they're ready to cash in, they can get nowhere near what they paid. But people don't learn. And I'm sure the book dealers are happy they don't, but from what I've been hearing, times are very tough for book dealers and smart ones do what they need to do to survive.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:55:06 AM »

TOD

The Princess and the Frog
Sherlock Holmes
Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2009, 12:56:48 AM »

Quote from: bk on December 03, 2009, 12:43:53 AM

Well, then, having watched this happen before, I will say those people are idiots - they don't know the hobby, they pay too much, and then, when they're ready to cash in, they can get nowhere near what they paid. But people don't learn.

I'm sure you are right.

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2009, 01:39:00 AM »

Topic of the Day:

The Princess and the Frog
Nine (yes, Nine)
Disney's Rapunzel...has anyone heard anything about this? It's going to have a score by Alan Menken!

DAW · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2009, 01:44:27 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 03, 2009, 12:55:06 AM

Sherlock Holmes

It may be an entertainment in and of itself, but from the previews it doesn't look like they are going for a feel in and of the world of the original books.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2009, 01:58:44 AM »

LATIMES

Thomas Newman visits a storm drain culvert while exploring Rustic Canyon, where he recorded the sounds used in "It Got Dark." The work also includes canyon residents' reminiscences. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times / November 17, 2009)

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A member of a musical dynasty writes a postcard about the past

Thomas Newman, whose father, uncles and siblings have composed for films, draws on his life for 'It Got Dark,' being performed by the Kronos Quartet and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
...

Nature has often served as a muse for composers. Vivaldi had four seasons. Beethoven had his Sixth Symphony, the "Pastoral." The Talking Heads had "(Nothing but) Flowers."

Newman looked to Rustic Canyon, with its sycamores, sagebrush and sumac, and to the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica, their erstwhile tourist attractions immortalized in postcards and photographs.

"They are little moments in time that are just forgotten," he says. "I wanted to put music up against the photos and other ephemera."

And so he has. His memories and collected "time capsules" have coalesced into "It Got Dark," a 20-minute concerto grosso incorporating sounds from the canyon and oral reminiscences of its residents. It will be performed tonight and Friday by the Kronos Quartet and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Disney Hall.
...

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2009, 02:08:33 AM »

Quote from: DAW on December 03, 2009, 01:44:27 AM

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 03, 2009, 12:55:06 AM
Sherlock Holmes

It may be an entertainment in and of itself, but from the previews it doesn't look like they are going for a feel in and of the world of the original books.

True - I am very curious, skeptical but curious.

I suspect it will elicit much controversy, so I want to see and judge for myself.

der Brucer

It couldn't be more disappointing than watching Jude Law, under Kenneth Branagh's mis-direction, destroy "Sleuth".

DAW · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2009, 02:59:28 AM »

TenorFail

Druxy · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:38:31 AM »

TOD:

There is not one movie coming out during the next 2-3 months that I an "anxious" to see.

Some I will catch in a few months when they become available on DVD, but the movie-going experience no longer excites me.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:54:41 AM »

Good morning, all! I will shortly head to Lexington and 50th to visit Tams-Witmark for a couple of hours. Josh Clayton and I are looking over the original orchestra parts for FINIAN'S RAINBOW, partly out of curiosity but mostly because a couple of questions came up during our band rehearsals that I would like to check out before recording the show.

When I get back, it's more tedious work checking out the differences between my Main Report for BABES and the "official" one. So far, we're in synch but the report's one long mother. I've also got band parts to finish up for two rehearsals next week.

TOD: the only films I'm looking forward to seeing are A SINGLE MAN, because the Isherwood novel is glorious and very moving and I'm very curious to see how it's been transformed, and THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, or whatever the title is.

Ben · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:56:11 AM »

Morning all. I've oatmealed and coffeed and when Anthony wakes up we will continue decorating the apartment.

Tomorrow we begin the load in for Volunteer work.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:42:12 AM »

TOD:

Sherlock Holmes - although he looks more like a super hero in the previews than Mr Holmes, but I like Robert Downey, Jr

Nine - because I like 8 1/2

And that is all, I think.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:42:41 AM »

Since I have my car back, I can do all the rest of my Monday things today, before I return to work tomorrow!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:42:49 AM »

Off to shop!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:45:38 AM »

TOD:

AVATAR
THE LOVELY BONES
IT'S COMPLICATED
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG

Jennifer · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:55:13 AM »

RE: the TOD

I can say that my niece is looking forward to seeing her first movie at the theatre THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG.

I might go to see NINE. I would like to see NEW MOON also.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #21 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:14:50 AM »

Quote from: bk on December 03, 2009, 12:07:22 AM

And the word of the day is: MYRMIDON!

And The Song Of The Day Is: STOUT-HEARTED MEN

John G. · « **Reply #22 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:15:51 AM »

Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
Nine
Moonlight Serenade, because of Amy Adams, though I haven't a clue as to what it's about.
My problem lately has been not being able to get to a movie theater. They don't seem to be open at 5 a.m., which is about the only free time I have left.

Kerry · « **Reply #23 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:17:50 AM »

Hey there; hi there; ho there.

John G. · « **Reply #24 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:18:39 AM »

Apparently "Moonlight Serenade" is coming straight to DVD next week. Still, it's one I'll likely catch up with.

Matt H. · « **Reply #25 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:35:28 AM »

Good morning!

The rain has completed its fall, and now we're back to brisk and beautiful weather here. A joyous walk this morning (even a little warm for a sweatshirt), and the blue of the sky is rather blinding this morning.

Matt H. · « **Reply #26 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:37:34 AM »

TOD:

The only film I'll likelygo to the theater to see will be NINE. All the others I'll catch on Blu-ray or pay cable during the next year. (I'm still catching up with some of last year's Oscar contenders as they arrive on paycable since I didn't buy or rent the Blu-rays. I'm talking mostly about BENJAMIN BUTTON, THE READER, and FROST/NIXON.) It'll likely be a year before I catch some of these films on paycable.

Matt H. · « **Reply #27 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:39:06 AM »

No UPS deliveries this morning so it appears I have another free day on my hand. I think I'll likely watch CORALINE this afternoon. It looks like fun, and as I feel certain it's going to get some Oscar and other awards attention, I'd like to see it before nominations come out.

Druxy · « **Reply #28 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:41:05 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on December 03, 2009, 06:37:34 AM

TOD:

The only film I'll likelygo to the theater to see will be NINE. All the others I'll catch on Blu-ray or pay cable during the next year. (I'm still catching up with some of last year's Oscar contenders as they arrive on paycable since I didn't buy or rent the Blu-rays. I'm talking mostly about BENJAMIN BUTTON, THE READER, and FROST/NIXON.) It'll likely be a year before I catch some of these films on paycable.

I didn't care much for BENJAMIN BUTTON, but THE READER and FROST/NIXON (along with DOUBT) were my favorite movies of last year.

Great writing.

Matt H. · « **Reply #29 on:** December 03, 2009, 06:41:42 AM »

There are some reruns on tonight, (mostly CW and CBS shows), but there are plenty of new offerings available tonight.

NBC's line-up is featuring new episodes of THE OFFICE/30 ROCK.

ABC has a new FLASHFORWARD and while GREY'S ANATOMY isn't there, there are two episodes of PRIVATE PRACTICE on view.

SURVIVOR is new.

Both BONES and FRINGE have new episodes tonight!

News:

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