Topic: WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT LOS ANGELES BY WATCHING A VERY BAD MOTION PICTURE (Read 4742 times)

bk · « **on:** May 03, 2015, 12:36:36 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were west when they should have been east, and now it is time for you to post until the westerly easterly cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2015, 12:37:09 AM »

And the word of the day is: AVER!

singdaw · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2015, 12:59:21 AM »

We took a lovely long walk in the woods of a nearby state park yesterday afternoon with my best friend from high school who is visiting here from north of Seattle. Great weather for it, too.

singdaw · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2015, 12:59:50 AM »

Sporadic thunderstorms are predicted for today.

singdaw · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:00:32 AM »

We have two dinner parties to attend today - one mid afternoon, one tonight.

singdaw · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:02:46 AM »

It is going to be quite strange not having Memorial Day weekend on the last weekend of this month.

singdaw · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:03:11 AM »

I did not catch the Kentucky Derby yesterday.

singdaw · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:04:40 AM »

Has anyone else been listening to Josh Groban's new CD of show music, Stages? I'm not sure yet how I feel about the arrangements.

singdaw · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:08:32 AM »

The Jerome Kern Facebook page says:

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Jerome Kern was possibly the greatest melodicist who ever wrote popular songs.

Is melodicist a word?

Ben · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:17:12 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.

Ben · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:18:50 AM »

BTW, Monumental Miracle May (the topic) is not locked. A drive by poster could drop in and post something there. Just sayin'

singdaw · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:43:18 AM »

Quote from: Ben on May 03, 2015, 01:18:50 AM

A drive by poster could drop in and post something there.

What kind of a scoundrel would do something like that?

singdaw · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2015, 01:44:15 AM »

Soon will be making another attempt at sleeping.

FJL · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2015, 03:22:53 AM »

Lovely photo from Ginny last night!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2015, 04:32:01 AM »

Good morning, all Even though Staples screwed up my plans at Toyland yesterday, I must go there this morning and deal with an emergency for my Jerome Moross co-editor. I hope I can be finished by early afternoon.

Last night's bizarre dream gave me a reincarnation jolt, like did this really happen 300 years ago? I dreamed I was in New York for an audition (!) and I went to Lincoln Center to see a rehearsal of Moliere's wonderful Tartuffe. The ticket cost $231 and nearly bankrupted me. Anyway, there was a string orchestra accompanying the comedy, and the cast was all dressed in 17th century costumes. It wasn't a Tartuffe I recognized: the plot was there, but the orchestra kept playing, and there were interludes with songs and actors speaking to the audience. Perhaps I actually saw this production in another life?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2015, 04:38:12 AM »

I will taxi down to Toyland, since i'm carrying a storage box and too much other junk. The earlier I leave, the less traffic and lower the fare.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:00:42 AM »

Last night I watched the 2012 film of "Great Expectations." There were good moments but David Lean nailed it, and Martita Hunt holds the monopoly on Miss Havisham and Helena Bonham Carter gave the role a good try.

Still, given the plots and subplots, I think, like most Dickens novels, it needs more than two hours to give enough time to the setup, overall plot, the eccentrics, and the unraveling. I did like a lot of the actors, especially Ralph Fiennes as Magwich and Jason Flemyng as Joe Gargery. The moody sets and costumes were good, but I'm not sure the director told the story well. This was the smoke signals narrative.

I read this book over 50 years ago, and I was amazed how little I remembered. Time to reread it.

Ginny · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:10:43 AM »

Sunday morning greetings! Because I chose not to stay in the conference hotel, I am not entitled to their free breakfast. The hotel where I did stay (for free with reward points) does not offer complimentary breakfast, so here I am at the McDonald's across the street. It's much quieter here than in a hotel lobby full of women, I'm sure.

Ginny · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:12:35 AM »

Today's agenda goes until about 3pm, so I may be E & T until I get home early this evening.

Druxy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:19:14 AM »

Yesterday afternoon, I watched a couple of movies on TCM that I hadn't seen for about 65 years:

THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN with Mickey Rooney
KIDNAPPED with Roddy McDowell and Dan O'Herlihy.

Enjoyed the first very much. The second was just so-so, but it was fun seeing my late friend, Dan, in one of his earlier roles.

Michael · « **Reply #20 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:23:42 AM »

good morning to all

Michael · « **Reply #21 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:29:07 AM »

did get to watch a flicker last night. 9 to 5 is still a good film

ChasSmith · « **Reply #22 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:37:53 AM »

Good morning, all.

Last night on the way home from Norwalk, I gave in to a rare sweet tooth craving and picked up several things at Dunkin' Donuts for a late night snack and this morning's awakening. I even splurged on a box of DD K-cups. So here I am, opening my eyes with various and sundry delectable treats for which I shall surely pay later in some way or other.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #23 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:38:33 AM »

Jrand74 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:57:59 AM »

Yesterday we had CAKE pictures and BABY pictures!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:58:09 AM »

Show vibes for MR BK & Co.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 03, 2015, 05:58:28 AM »

I am preparing my reports for the May Bored Meeting.....

Kerry · « **Reply #27 on:** May 03, 2015, 06:33:49 AM »

Good Morning! It seems to be a nice one.

KevinH · « **Reply #28 on:** May 03, 2015, 07:08:13 AM »

Good morning !

Jane · « **Reply #29 on:** May 03, 2015, 07:18:08 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 03, 2015, 12:59:21 AM

We took a lovely long walk in the woods of a nearby state park yesterday afternoon with my best friend from high school who is visiting here from north of Seattle. Great weather for it, too.

That sounds lovely.

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