Topic: THE PERPETUAL YAWN (Read 13346 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:18:04 AM »

In regard to the question last night about "I Have Dreamed" in the film of THE KING AND I, the song is on the soundtrack album, but I believe the number was cut from the finished film. It's my favorite song in THE KING AND I, so I think I'm remembering correctly, but I must admit I haven't watched the film in a long time. I think that song, "My Lord and Master," and "Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?" were all filmed and later cut.

Matt H. · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:19:04 AM »

Continued enjoying the photos from the New York weekend this morning, and again want to thank DR Michael Shayne for some very sharp photos. Nice to see folks "up close and personal." (an ABC Sports reference).

Matt H. · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:22:26 AM »

I stayed awake for 24 hours once in my life - the day and night of the senior class play in high school. But I have never been able to function without sleep, so I never once in my life pulled an all-nighter in college as so many friends did. Actually, I never felt the need to. Pollyanna as it may sound, I kept up with the work each day, and when the time for studying for quizzes and exams came around, a few hours of studying in the library after dinner was all I needed to do to feel prepared.

Matt H. · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:26:47 AM »

I guess I'll put in the new remastering of BRIGADOON today. I hope I like it because I've already given the non-anaphorphic DVD to a friend.

Matt H. · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:28:14 AM »

The review for VIRGINIA WOOLF in Variety today was decidedly mixed. Said both Turner and Irwin had moments of insight and effectiveness, but that both weren't aggressive enough in their powerful moments.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:32:17 AM »

Here's the last paragraph of David Rooney's review which I think bk will find especially interesting:

"The playwright's revised script contains some questionable decisions, jettisoning the end-of-act-two exchange in which George rehearses his coup de grace with Honey, yet retaining Martha's meandering monologue at the start of act three, here one of Turner's weaker moments. As sharp and brilliantly structured as the writing is the erratic electricity of this production makes one appreciate even more the intelligent economies of Ernest Lehman's screenplay for the 1966 Mike Nichols movie, not to mention the raw, violent combustibility of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor as George and Martha."

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:37:43 AM »

Yesterday JMK ranted:

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May I just say that I am totally outraged at this pandering Republican attempt to inject itself into the Terry Schaivo case. These self-righteous a**holes who rant and rave about individual responsibility and states' rights until it's not going their way just totally appall me. Thank you for letting me vent

Would it surpise you to know I whole-heartedly agree!

der Brucer

Jrand73 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:39:10 AM »

VIXMOM - DRMATTH is correct - "I Have Dreamed" is on the K&I soundtrack album. And it was cut from the movie. It is sung by Lady Thiang. I got a much better understanding of that character by watching the Irene Dunne version called ANNA & THE KING, which is a terrific movie. If you haven't seen it, give it a rent. Too bad it's not in color because the costumes are beautiful.

Such photos from NYC - such faces - such food.

DR JOEY thanks for the GODSPELL pics.

Probaby 24 hours is the longest I have stayed up myself - finishing a play and re-typing it in the days of the old Sears Electric portable.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:39:40 AM »

Lovely Benny adoption story from DRSWW and derBrucer!

vixmom · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:40:38 AM »

Hurrah for Danise and her solo subwaying (is that a word?) Unfortunately it is gray,rainy, miserable weather day here, it does not bode well for the iceskating I am sorry to say

vixmom · « **Reply #40 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:45:13 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 21, 2005, 07:37:43 AM

Yesterday JMK ranted:Would it surpise you to know I whole-heartedly agree!

der Brucer

No, because you are a clever and perceptive man.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #41 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:46:28 AM »

Morning without a brother:

On the Stoop

In the yard:

Nap time!

der Brucer (Bax was 8 lbs when we brought him home - 19 lbs today!)

Matt H. · « **Reply #42 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:48:29 AM »

DR JRand, the Irene Dunne movie is called ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM. (ANNA AND THE KING was the name of the CBS TV series based on the book).

I think the film is scheduled to be one of the Fox Studio Classics this year.

vixmom · « **Reply #43 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:49:03 AM »

I love the Godspell photos Joey, give us more !!

This show has always been a favorite of mine. I was in a church production of this when I was a sphmore or juinor in high school, as part of a spaghetti dinner fund raiser ... although in those less sophisticated days, and in the absence of any real musicians, we sang to the record... (yeah it was back in the stone age of VINYL RECORDS!!) I'm so oooold...

vixmom · « **Reply #44 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:51:12 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on March 21, 2005, 07:39:10 AM

VIXMOM - DRMATTH is correct - "I Have Dreamed" is on the K&I soundtrack album. And it was cut from the movie. It is sung by Lady Thiang.

Thankyou Jack and MattH... I was really questionoing myself because I loved the song when Jose sang it and I had absolutely no recollectionof ever hearing it before. You MUST hear Jose sing it sometime though...beautiful! I would love a recording of that.

vixmom · « **Reply #45 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:54:18 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 21, 2005, 07:46:28 AM

Morning without a brother:

What a sad title!!! Is it possible Baxter is a permanent additon? He seems to be your favorite (gosh, I hope the other dogs aren't reading this!!)

vixmom · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:55:42 AM »

Speaking of recordings...does PennyO have any cd's out?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:59:49 AM »

Oh.....right DRMATTH - I didn't get out the video to check the title. It would be great to see it on DVD - I avoided it for many years because I didn't think I would like to see Rex Harrison as the King. I was WRONG!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:00:10 AM »

I wonder what MR BK will have us accolytes do today?

JMK · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:04:45 AM »

Didn't the tv Anna and the King star BK's beloved Samantha Eggar, or am I misremembering that?

I started watching the new Brigadoon a couple of days ago. I've never seen it. I am actually enjoying it more than I thought I would. But, oy, that first outtake is pretty bad. Is the girl supposed to be blind? Suddenly I thought she was pre-channeling Elizabeth Hartman in A Patch of Blue! And why does the underscoring stop just for her intercuts? Very strange.

The Tigard Pops Choir concert was a smashing success. This Choir, which is open to the public and does not require an audition, is really quite spectacularly wonderful. We did my original arrangements of everything from "Rhythm of Life" to Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" (immortalized a few years ago by Steve and Eydie, I kid you not).

I've stayed up for several days running back in my 20s. Especially when I was living in SF--we'd go for days without sleeping, don't ask me why.

bk · « **Reply #50 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:06:22 AM »

Good morning. Well, I managed to get nine hours of sleep before the doorbell rudely awakened me. I could have probably gone to eleven, which is what I needed, but I'll do the same routine tonight and tomorrow, and then I'll be caught up.

PUGNACIOUS!

bk · « **Reply #51 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:07:55 AM »

From what has been posted here, it seems the Variety reviewer and I are pretty much on the same page. As I wrote, Mr. Irwin and Miss Turner do have their moments but they lack the vocal power for the big moments. And I detest the cuts, especially the end of act two.

Matt H. · « **Reply #52 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:13:05 AM »

Yes, Samantha Eggar played Anna on the TV series. I got into an argument with someone on another forum when I casually mentioned that Eggar was dubbed in DOCTOR DOLITTLE, and they argued back that it HAD to have been Eggar doing her own singing because she sang for herself on ANNA AND THE KING. I mentioned that ANNA AND THE KING was not a musical and that to my recollection, Eggar did no singing in the sitcom.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:16:09 AM »

LOL - you are correct DRMATTH there was NO singing in the television series, and I was VERY disapointed.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #54 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:16:55 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on March 21, 2005, 07:39:10 AM

"I Have Dreamed" is on the K&I soundtrack album. And it was cut from the movie. It is sung by Lady Thiang.

May I tell you what I think of you, you're ~~spoiled~~ mistaken.

I have dreamed is a duet between Lun Tha and Tuptim sung as they are planning their escape.

And whoever produced the recording of the stage revival got it right.

der Brucer

Jrand73 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:17:25 AM »

Congratulations on your success, DRJMK. You see, you were worried for nothing!

Joey · « **Reply #56 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:19:50 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 21, 2005, 05:11:52 AM

DRJoey, I hope you're attending the Indianapolis gathering and theatrical outing. Perhaps DRGinny will have a clean coat by then?

See what lack of sleep does to me? I can't think properly! :-) Yes I will be there barring any unforseen obstacles. Are there any plans to go out to eat? I could give suggestions or has DR JRand54 already taken care of it?

Kerry · « **Reply #57 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:25:00 AM »

I have been errant and truant, but it's the first day of Spring, so I had to join you all to celebrate by performing a dance to Mother Nature. First, I'll use dance movement to send a message of joy at the budding of all green things (a la Dancing Ella in "Finian's Rainbow"). Then I'll interpret a fountain (Trickle, trickle, trickle).

PennyO · « **Reply #58 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:29:52 AM »

Joey!! Your show looks great - I would love to see it. The productions I did (some of them with Bruce Kimmel) in high school were some of the most fulfilling and complete performances of my whole career. Treasure this time, and keep it close to your heart - remember what this feels like, during all the less-than-wonderful times that may come up in the road ahead of you. Let this blissful time sustain you. Never forget who you are right at this moment. Listen to this message from your inmost heart and let it drown out others' best intentions for you.

End o' sermon...

Thanks for the pictures!!! And thanks, my Delaware brothers, for the pix and story of the adoptions. Oh, puppies...

I slept, finally, last night. What a long ten days this has been! Oh, day off!!! My voice is shredded. I am reminded of the old days, when we all lived on Decadron and Medrol (steroids to take the swelling down) to combat 8 shows a week. OY!!

How the time seems to have flown. Was it really just the day before yesterday that we all were together of the signing and the show and the party??? Thanks for a beautiful evening, y'all.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #59 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:36:31 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on March 21, 2005, 07:48:29 AM

... the Irene Dunne movie is called ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM

And a very impressionable film for an eight year old! My Mother took me to see it (she loved Rex Harrison) and I had nightmares recalling the scene where Anna is in her house and the slave girl is being burnt at the stake outside and Anna closes the shutters to keep out the smoke!

And the next year I was trotted off to The Foxes of Harrow (well it could have been worse - "The Little Foxes" is no bedstime story either)

der Brucer (Baxter is in his carte playing with his leash - is this a hint?)

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