Topic: THE HOME STRETCH (Read 19746 times)

Jennifer · « **Reply #30 on:** August 09, 2004, 08:53:38 AM »

I saw Broadway's Lost Treasures Part 2 last night. And yes they kept advertising the COCO number as an extra.

It will be on again tonight. So I will probably tape it.

I was actually hoping to watch the Amish show. They listed it as "coming up next" on Global tv (Canada). But it wasn't on.

Jennifer · « **Reply #31 on:** August 09, 2004, 08:55:03 AM »

Happy Birthday to DR LC! Where are you? We miss your posts.

Matt H. · « **Reply #32 on:** August 09, 2004, 08:55:54 AM »

Quote from: Panni on August 09, 2004, 08:28:00 AM

Matt H - The Joan Allen/Wm Petersen movie you were searching for is The Contender. (Not a memorable title!)

Thank you, Panni. That's exactly the title I was trying to remember. I really enjoyed it, probably the most of any political fiction film of the last decade or so.

Noel · « **Reply #33 on:** August 09, 2004, 08:56:09 AM »

I hope some DRs can make it to the Triad tomorrow night at 7 to see DR Jenny Breaking Down. It's a swift and entertaining showcase that will send you dancing into the street.

Political film favorites: Seven Days In May, The Front
as well as some already mentioned.

Political comment on a political movie:
The idea of a remotely-controlled puppet in the White House was a very scary idea when the first Manchurian Candidate came out during the Kennedy years. Now, the idea of a remotely-controlled puppet in the White House is all too real to be scary, or entertaining.

Jennifer · « **Reply #34 on:** August 09, 2004, 08:57:50 AM »

Re: Jane's request for help to get Tiger Cruise on tape.

DR Jane, now I feel so bad. You were so generous to offer to transfer your TIVO'd Tiger Cruise to video. But I don't want you to go to anymore trouble.

If anyone has it and can transfer to a tape, please IM me. I don't want you to have to send it to DR Jane, and then her to send it to me.

Thanks.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** August 09, 2004, 08:58:19 AM »

"Now, the idea of a remotely-controlled puppet in the White House is all too real to be scary, or entertaining."

It's still VERY scary for me, but you're right, not at all entertaining and all too real.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #36 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:00:12 AM »

Whenever I feel afraid, I hold myself erect

And whistle a happy tune so no one will suspect

I'm afraid.....

Jennifer · « **Reply #37 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:00:49 AM »

Oh and best of luck and good vibes to the What If gang tonight ~~~~~~~~!!!!!!

George · « **Reply #38 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:01:59 AM »

The political movies that I like that I can think of are:

"Dr. Strangelove" (of course)
"The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming!"
"Start the Revolution Without Me"
And a parody of the Watergate scandal: "Nasty Habits"

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #39 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:03:09 AM »

One of my favorite "political" movies is "The Candidate."

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #40 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:04:04 AM »

"McKay....The Better Way"

I still have a bumper sticker the theater was giving away when the movie played.

Jennifer · « **Reply #41 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:13:41 AM »

I have a funny story from yesterday.

When I went to return The Human Stain the video girl was telling me that a lot of men have been renting it when they find out that Nicole Kidman is nude.

She said that nobody had taken out the dvd, and then one guy did. And when he was bringing it back, she heard him telling others in the store about the nudity.

Than a few minutes later, a whole bunch of guys were crowding around her asking, "excuse me, but do you have the Human Stain?"

Jennifer · « **Reply #42 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:16:51 AM »

Cyndi Lauper might replace Donna Murphy in Wonderful Town:

http://www.broadway.com/template_1.asp?CI=40883&CT=38

I dunno, I just can't see this

Jennifer · « **Reply #43 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:18:58 AM »

Here is the Kristin rumor. I personally don't believe it.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08082004/gossip/pagesix.htm

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #44 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:37:58 AM »

I just Googled "Big Brother 5" and found an interesting link that told me that a 27-year-old Portuguese transexual had just won the UK's latest "Big Brother" competition.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3540860.stm

Jennifer · « **Reply #45 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:44:02 AM »

DR RLP, I am waiting to read what you know who does at the veto ceremony which is happening now/soon.

bk · « **Reply #46 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:46:11 AM »

No solitaire in the new Manchurian Candidate

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #47 on:** August 09, 2004, 09:50:48 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on August 09, 2004, 09:44:02 AM

DR RLP, I am waiting to read what you know who does at the veto ceremony which is happening now/soon.

It wouldn't be seemly to discuss it here before it airs tomorrow evening.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #48 on:** August 09, 2004, 10:07:21 AM »

Quote from: bk on August 09, 2004, 09:46:11 AM

No solitaire in the new Manchurian Candidate

A missed opportunity--they could have used the solitaire computer game. Or maybe something else:

"Raymond, I think you should play a game of Bookworm..."

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #49 on:** August 09, 2004, 10:10:07 AM »

Speaking of nekkid Nicole Kidman, did anyone here see The Blue Room on B'way a few years back?

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #50 on:** August 09, 2004, 10:11:14 AM »

I will await the DVD of Broadway Treasures II. I tried to watche the 50s pop music special on Saturday and the beg breaks have gotten more frequent and longer than ever. And there were several pleas for money by the singers as part of the show.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #51 on:** August 09, 2004, 10:49:09 AM »

TOD: (interpreting "political theme " broadly)

CALIGOLA
BECKET
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
1776

and more recently

NICK OF TIME (which certainly has echoes of Manchurian Candidate)

Do not confuse Vidal's Caligola with the 1996 Hungarian picture:
"Caligula" - written and directed by one Sándor Cs. Nagy

Does a DR have a mystery relative?

der Brucer (who would probably vote for Advise and Consent as the best of the batch mentioned)

Matt H. · « **Reply #52 on:** August 09, 2004, 10:50:20 AM »

Nicole is pretty nekkid in MALICE, though I have to admit I was looking at Alec Baldwin myself.

George · « **Reply #53 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:06:50 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 09, 2004, 10:49:09 AM

TOD: (interpreting "political theme " broadly)

CALIGOLA
BECKET
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
1776

How could I forget "1776" - one of my all time favorite musical movies!

Matt H. · « **Reply #54 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:13:17 AM »

Do we know what the other extras on the BROADWAY'S LOST TREASURES II DVD will be in addition to the number from COCO? Was that the only one they mentioned.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:18:48 AM »

Just on for a moment to send EVEN more vibes to WHAT IF for their run-thru and audience tonight.

Looking forward to hearing ALL about it.

ADVISE & CONSENT is very good in that it portrays a working of the Senate that I didn't really know much about when I first saw it, and of course it inspired to me to look into the rules and regulations about appointments, etc. This was of course decades before C-Span.

Although we are now nearly covered up with political news, it is better to be informed.

MBarnum · « **Reply #56 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:20:43 AM »

Dr Jane, in case you don't already know about this website.... www.oregonpetsitters.com

Jennifer · « **Reply #57 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:24:15 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on August 09, 2004, 11:13:17 AM

Do we know what the other extras on the BROADWAY'S LOST TREASURES II DVD will be in addition to the number from COCO? Was that the only one they mentioned.

Oh there were lots more. And they play them over and over again during the breaks.

If you named something, I could probably tell you.

I know one was some blond guy as Joseph.

Maybe there is a list on the PBS site?

Jennifer · « **Reply #58 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:28:40 AM »

Btw, speaking of PBS, did anyone see the Evening At Pops that was on last week with Kristin Chenoweth? She is an amazing performer. I just can't believe how she acts out each song.

There was one song that was so hilarious. I cannot remember the title. But basically she played it as a wife who had caught her husband cheating. And she dragged him all over the stage. IT was brilliant.

As was 14G.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #59 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:45:06 AM »

Good Morning!

Just wanted to pop in before I head out to get ready for today's run-thrus. I can't wait to have an audience tonight! Excited and scared!

As for political movies.. Hmm.. I'll have to think about this one. They're not my usual cup of tea.

Well, time for me to venture out into the environs of L.A. I need to run a few errands before heading to the theatre.

See you tonight... After the invited dress rehearsal!

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