Topic: THE FLOOR MEN (Read 29518 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #210 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:23:45 PM »

Just popped back on to say goodnight. I had a killer of a closing this afternoon that lasted nearly four hours due to gross incompetence onthe part of an appraiser ...I'll spare you the boring details, but rather than leave work at 5 I left at 6:45 and then had to race home to get the Vixter to her singing lesson on time, just to discover that the teacher had to cancel and had left the message on my home machine instead of calling my cell like she usually does

I was so exhausted from the day I just called for pizza delivery. And now I am feeling much better and more cheerful.. I was apparently suffering from a pizza deficiency

I shall rant and rail no more against the beasts that torment me...

at least until tomorrow because I am going to bed now

vixmom · « **Reply #211 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:24:40 PM »

But, before I go...

DR Ginny I hope your back feels better soon

vixmom · « **Reply #212 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:25:28 PM »

I wonder what DR Jose did tonight...he had several excellent offers as I recall... I look forward to reading his report in the morning

vixmom · « **Reply #213 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:27:03 PM »

I am very sorry that I will not be attending the book reading, it sounds like so much fun

I think there is a very small chance that WFO may attend, but it is a pretty small chance last I heard, depends on midterm exams as I understand it....

vixmom · « **Reply #214 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:28:23 PM »

What is the plan for Saturday night? Are we meeting before the theatre, or just seeing the show and then moving on to Angus?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #215 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:29:24 PM »

DR TCB: Yes, Paula was referencing Simon and said he couldn't stand one of the contestants. This was at a time when they were paring down hopefuls after they'd performed in a group.

To the best of my recollection:

Randy and Paula had liked a contestant, Paula thought, and Simon hated him. Paula accused Randy of changing his vote from yes to no based on Simon's detestation of a contestant and she was arguing with him when Simon told her not to talk behind his back. That inference made Paula furious.

She later explained what was going on, but it was an ugly moment. Randy, however, despite whatever he might have told Paula, would not change his vote and the contestant was excused.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #216 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:30:08 PM »

And now for the links, in no particular order... Well, the order I've pulled out the various cards and flyers from my bag...

This is the shop with the great photographs, Morrison Hotel.
http://www.morrisonhotel.us

Kiehl's - Amazing skin and hair care products.
http://www.kiehls.com

Chickpea - Where I had lunch, a falafel sandwich with hot sauce and pickles! -The addition of the pickles was pretty tasty!
http://www.chickpearestaurant.com

Balthazar - This is one of Martha Stewart's favorite places. She featured it many times on her show. It's also where I grabbed a donut.
http://www.balthazarny.com

This is the cool toy store, kidrobot.
http://www.kidrobot.com

Then Tumi
http://www.tumi.com

And the Apple Store for good measure.
http://www.apple.com/retail/

vixmom · « **Reply #217 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:31:48 PM »

Is there a certain standard of dress required at the aforementioned restaurant? Are neat jeans and sneakers acceptable (DH's favorite NYC walking wear) or is this a jacket and tie place, or somewher in between? Forgive my ignorance, I can't help it I was born and raised in Surburbia

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #218 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:32:38 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on March 14, 2005, 07:25:08 PM

Has anyone seen any of the new MGM musicals being released tomorrow?

Bells Are Ringing, Brigadoon, Easter Parade, Bandwagon all being released by Warner Bros along with Finian's Rainbow which was produced by WB.

I had an e-mail this morning from Amazon saying my box had shipped. The projected arrival is tomorrow, but it's two-day delivery so it might be Wednesday.

vixmom · « **Reply #219 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:33:45 PM »

I now, having frenzied, I leave...good night all!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #220 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:42:12 PM »

Ben Alexander wasn't in the 1960s version of DRAGNET, was he? I thought Harry Morgan was Friday's man Friday.

Matt H. · « **Reply #221 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:43:31 PM »

I also got an e-mail today saying my Amazon box had shipped.

Matt H. · « **Reply #222 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:45:43 PM »

I thought DEADWOOD was quite wonderful though more than a might short of plot tonight. Of course, this was the conclusion of a two-part season premiere episode, so maybe there will be more plot in next week's episode. With such interesting folks all over the place, however, they could do character studies for 10 weeks, and I'd hardly notice.

And Timothy Olyphant is SUCH a pleasure to look at.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #223 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:46:31 PM »

And here's the link to the "Millions" website:

http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/millions/

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #224 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:51:31 PM »

As for actors and singers having their way with what what writers and songwriters have provided them with...

I'm sure many a lawsuit could be filed on all the obscene editing people do in order to make a song or monologue "work" for their audition. My favorite is when someone has taken a dialogue scene and made it a monologue. Even going as far as to inject lines like, "Well, now I know you'd probably say...", or "Hey!?!? I did not say that you said...."

And what's even worse about the whole scenario is that most of the time the actor/singer thinks they're pulling a fast one on the people behind the table. Or they think they'll be given brownie points - and a callback - for being so clever and resourceful.

Author! Author!

MBarnum · « **Reply #225 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:52:29 PM »

I have no Amazon.com boxes shipping.

I do have some IndiaPlaza boxes shipping, however.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #226 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:00:27 PM »

Oh... and the young boy who stars in "Millions", Alex Etel, has to have the most expressive freckles I've ever seen!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #227 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:13:07 PM »

I, too, got an email that my Amazon order shipped today. Must have been a big day for the shipping department. Hope they are all relaxing with an adult beverage about this time

TCB · « **Reply #228 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:35:31 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on March 14, 2005, 08:42:12 PM

Ben Alexander wasn't in the 1960s version of DRAGNET, was he? I thought Harry Morgan was Friday's man Friday.

Oh, I am sure you are right, MattH. Ben Alexander just made a much better mental picture than Harry Morgan.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #229 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:36:11 PM »

"Canada", Jose? I prefer Siberia.

I received today a great thing. A DVD purchase off of ebay of an unavailable film I have been trying to see again for ages, Lola Albright and Scott Marlowe in A COLD WIND IN AUGUST. A real indie masterpiece from 1960. Very sexual, with a really great, jaded performance by Albright, and Marlowe tapping into James Dean or early Brando territory as the 17-year-old innocent casually seduced by stripper Albright.

I was really craving the film after having found the Burton Wohl paperback on which it was based. Really a pulp novel that transcends its origins. The film loses a lot of the (unfilmable, really) motivation within Albright's character, but it is a wonderfully complementary version of the book.

I recommend either film or novel to anyone lucky enough to find them.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #230 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:37:39 PM »

JRand-
Email received. Will be prepping and sending your Arch Hall and the Archers on the morrow.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #231 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:45:01 PM »

Watched a few ROGER RAMJETS. They are only 5 minutes each. There are 120 of them on three discs. Subversive, funny li'l cartoon with some of the most laughably cheap animation ever. Roger's voice is Gary Owens.

MBarnum · « **Reply #232 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:50:30 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on March 14, 2005, 09:36:11 PM

I received today a great thing. A DVD purchase off of ebay of an unavailable film I have been trying to see again for ages, Lola Albright and Scott Marlowe in A COLD WIND IN AUGUST. A real indie masterpiece from 1960. Very sexual, with a really great, jaded performance by Albright, and Marlowe tapping into James Dean or early Brando territory as the 17-year-old innocent casually seduced by stripper Albright.

I was really craving the film after having found the Burton Wohl paperback on which it was based. Really a pulp novel that transcends its origins. The film loses a lot of the (unfilmable, really) motivation within Albright's character, but it is a wonderfully complementary version of the book.

I recommend either film or novel to anyone lucky enough to find them.

Hmmm...I have never heard of this film, but anything with Scott Marlowe is bound to be entertaining! I think Scott Marlowe was one fine actor...and he should have gone a lot farther then he did. Although he was a busy actor, I don't think he was ever very well known.

A couple of my interviewees knew and worked with Scott Marlowe and had very nice things to say about him. I was quite surprised to learn that he was gay, however. I don't know why it surprised me, but it just did.

MBarnum · « **Reply #233 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:52:13 PM »

Does anyone remember the HASHIMOTO cartoons? A little Japanese mouse and his Japanese mouse family...I loved 'em! TerryToons I think they were.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #234 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:52:24 PM »

Also, a belated Christmas gift from my sister out West is a 3-film Buster Keaton collection from TCM. The films are THE CAMERAMAN, SPITE MARRIAGE and FREE AND EASY. Anyone know if any of these are first-rate?

MBarnum · « **Reply #235 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:53:02 PM »

For some reason ROGER RAMJET reminded me of them...same era I guess.

bk · « **Reply #236 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:56:10 PM »

I'm back from hearing two new tracks - I'll have lots to say about them in the notes.

TACITURN!

I think there's a slim chance that my musicals box set might arrive tomorrow, but if not, it will definitely be on Wednesday.

MBarnum · « **Reply #237 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:56:17 PM »

Rodzinski, I saw the CAMERAMAN recently at the theater here in Salem that often shows silent and classic movies. I enjoyed it and fell in love with Buster's leading lady in this film, the absolutely stunning Marceline Day.

MBarnum · « **Reply #238 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:57:55 PM »

the musicals box set is one thing, but is anyone picking up MATANGO FUNGUS OF TERROR (a.k.a ATTACK OF THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE) on DVD tomorrow?

Surely, I am not the only one!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #239 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:59:39 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 14, 2005, 09:50:30 PM

Hmmm...I have never heard of this film, but anything with Scott Marlowe is bound to be entertaining! I think Scott Marlowe was one fine actor...and he should have gone a lot farther then he did. Although he was a busy actor, I don't think he was ever very well known.

A couple of my interviewees knew and worked with Scott Marlowe and had very nice things to say about him. I was quite surprised to learn that he was gay, however. I don't know why it surprised me, but it just did.

Thanks for that info. I couldn't agree with you more about Marlowe's unrealized potential. That was the first thing that drew me to this film, flipping around the dial many years back. His performance is quite atypical and raw for its time. Is he now deceased? I can't even find out if Albright is deceased. IMDB lists her as alive. I found a message board where someone was seeking her and was told she is dead.

Incidentally, let me know if you want an Arch Hall + Archers "Wild Guitar" cd yourself.

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