Topic: OUT ON A LIMB (Read 25975 times)

JMK · « **Reply #210 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:12:09 PM »

Quote from: Jane on April 05, 2005, 08:08:03 PM

JMK, you are-Hamilton High where Keith, Penny & I also went to school.

Bruce, did you notice that. JRand is receiving emails, through classmates, from long lost friends and not picking them up. Now we know why that happens.

Wow, and now I live on Hamilton St. This is turning into a Twilight Zone episode.

MBarnum, do you know of a movie called Bollywood and Vine? The director posted to the Musicalmakers group saying he's looking for a composer to develop a musical version of it.

Matt H. · « **Reply #211 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:15:24 PM »

It was SHOW TUNE night on AMERICAN IDOL tonight, though how they EVER got that past Simon Cowell I'll never know. The man was miserable for the entire hour though he claimed he liked show music. But he didn't like any of the song choices.

Truth to tell, most of these pop singers can't handle classic Broadway like "The Impossible Dream" or "As Long As He Needs Me."

I thought Constantine did the best job with "My Funny Valentine," though I wasn't crazy about the arrangement at all. Bo chose the best possible song for his voice - "Corner of the Sky." (I'm assuming the songs from HAIR or RENT weren't available.)

The judges made a special point to rave about Vonzell ("People") and Nadia ("As Long as He Needs Me") though neither came close to doing the song justice. They also liked Nikko who butchered "One Hand, One Heart" and let the female backup singer outsing him pathetically).

Matt H. · « **Reply #212 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:20:04 PM »

From the busy signals, it's clear a man will go home this week. Nadia's was the least busy of the three remaining females (Carrie's was the busiest of the night of all the contestants; she sang a bland version of "Hello, Young Lovers"). Still, it was busier than several of the men.

I think Scott will go home, a combination of a lackluster cover of "The Impossible Dream" and the bad publicity he's had this past week. Anthony's phone line was never busy either (se sang a pop rendition of "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" which I kind of liked but no one else seemed to, so it's going to be one of those two. Anwar's line seemed to be busier than Nikko's, but it was a close call.

So, I'll say bottomt three: Scott, Anthony, and Anwar (since he was next to the bottom last week).

Jane · « **Reply #213 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:22:30 PM »

JMK-

It is late. I'll be back tomorrow.

Matt H. · « **Reply #214 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:23:08 PM »

My friend's copy of U-571 played just fine on my DVD player. I cleaned the DVD before I played it. Maybe there was a grease spot on it or something.

That movie has one of the best sound designs of any DVD I've ever listened to. Only LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING seems to be its match.

MBarnum · « **Reply #215 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:24:20 PM »

Quote from: JMK on April 05, 2005, 08:12:09 PM

MBarnum, do you know of a movie called Bollywood and Vine? The director posted to the Musicalmakers group saying he's looking for a composer to develop a musical version of it.

I had never heard of it JMK. I looked it up on IMDB and it appears to be an American film from 2004...must be straight to video or something.

MBarnum · « **Reply #216 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:26:45 PM »

Uh, oh BK, I hope you aren't disliking your Hong Kong musical $:-\$

Jrand74 · « **Reply #217 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:40:29 PM »

DR CP - what does a Television Maven like MR HARLAN ELLISON think of the Reality TV phase of "entertainment"?

I am curious as to his thoughts on TAR, but especially such fare as THE BACHELOR and especially THE STARLET!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #218 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:41:02 PM »

LOL DRJANE....I didn't even speak to them when we were in class together!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #219 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:09:35 PM »

As if to reinforce your views, MattH, Michael Clarke Duncan gives, in my opinion, easily the worst performance in SIN CITY. But his character is pretty ridiculous.

Kerry · « **Reply #220 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:10:26 PM »

I started a new job today- which may or may not be permanent. I'm not even sure whether or not I want it to be permanent. Like all first days of work, I feel like my head is going to explode.

Ay Yi Yi Yi Yi Oy!

Like many people, whenever I think of bad casting of "A Chorus Line," I just think of the movie. Even Carol Channing and Mickey Rooney would have improved the movie.

MBarnum · « **Reply #221 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:14:26 PM »

Good luck with the new job DR Kerry...hang in there, you know it always takes a week or two to get over the stressed feeling of a new job.

Kerry · « **Reply #222 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:15:53 PM »

Robert Goulet as Zach perhaps?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #223 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:19:33 PM »

Someday soon I hope to be feeling exactly the way you are tonight, DRKERRY!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #224 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Kerry on April 05, 2005, 09:15:53 PM

Robert Goulet as Zach perhaps?

Now you've got it, Kerry. Goulet Fever!!

Good luck either way with the job.

I shall be requesting vibes myself soon, as I have an interview on Thursday!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #225 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:27:41 PM »

We are certainly a mobile bunch.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #226 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:28:02 PM »

I am awaiting DRJOSE's opening night report!

bk · « **Reply #227 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:42:59 PM »

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #228 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:44:50 PM »

Good Evening!

Quote from: JRand54 on April 05, 2005, 09:28:02 PM

I am awaiting DRJOSE's opening night report!

Good first night in Indy. Great audience! And it was also the first night for the new Sophie understudy - she did a great job.

It also seems to be "bring your partner to work" week at Mamma Mia!. With Indy being relatively close to Chicago - and a lot of the cast and crew are from Chicago - a lot of husbands, wives and significant others were waiting at the stage door tonight after the show. And since the next stop is South Bend, most of them will be traveling with the show. And a few more mid-West stops... The more the merrier!

The pit here is a bit higher, so I'm able to see more of the show this time. It was fun watching these "new" people do their thing on stage. And it was just plain fun watching some of the people on stage. Sam J. Who?

The only "bad" thing tonight was that the A/C in the hall had not been turned on early enough today. It was quite warm when we were in sound check this afternoon, and it felt fine once we started the show... But as the show progressed... Lots of programs waving in the audience. Ah, well... I'll be sure to make sure that the hall is at the proper temperature for Sunday's matinee.

-Oh! I also didn't realize that this is one of those halls with the one long row - no middle aisle to come down. That's not a bad thing, but I always have to wonder about people getting "trapped" in the center of the row. Wolf Trap in Virginia is like that too, and those are some looooong rows. And each time I go there, I always question that design. Yes, I know it adds more seats - and ticket revenue - but I always have to wonder about the safety of that design in the event of a fire or something like that. Especially since the Filene Center burnt down, and was rebuilt. Thankfully, the fire took place out of season. (I believe.)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #229 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:45:07 PM »

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #230 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:45:28 PM »

I really want some ice cream right now...

Hmm...

Rodzinski · « **Reply #231 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:45:50 PM »

A childhood friend of mine from Indiana has passed away. He was a big hoss of a guy, but apparently he was moving into a new apartment and spent one night there and got carbon monoxide poisoning.

I haven't seen the fellow since junior high days, but what will always stick with me, and would have regardless, is that in 4th grade he gave me a Rubik's Cube for Christmas at school. I had already gotten one, and thoughtlessly traded his gift away to another kid for a ceramic snowman. When I say "thoughtlessly" I mean, it never even occurred to me what a rude thing this was on my part. It was just a matter of trading, as kids do. I got home that night to find his mother had called my mom and he had gone home quite upset, naturally. I had to call and apologize. It was a real "life lesson" for me. I'm sure it was not on his list of top agonies in life or anything, but even so, it has been with me all these years, and I regret it like it was yesterday.

Anyways, those who haven't done so since we last discussed it, make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector around the house.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #232 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:46:10 PM »

DR Rodzinski - Ooohhh! And interview!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #233 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:51:02 PM »

Hmmm...

I bought a canister of that Target Brand (Archer Farms) "CRANBERRY premium caramel clusters with almonds, cashews & pecans".. made with real butter...

Well...

I may have to buy another canister tomorrow...

WHAT?!?!?!?!

18 servings per canister?!??!?!!

18?!?!?!?!?!?!

NO WAY, JOSE!!!!

:-x

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #234 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:52:30 PM »

Sorry to hear about your friend, DR Rodzinski.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #235 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:58:37 PM »

Sorry to hear about your friend, DR RODZINSKI. It is a life lesson because you still remember it!

Yes, DRJOSE....I mentioned a few months ago that Clowes had European Seating.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #236 on:** April 05, 2005, 09:59:18 PM »

Glad you had a good audience. Not sure if you will get a review tomorrow, the reviewer situation at the STAR is in a bit of a flux....but someone may write something!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #237 on:** April 05, 2005, 10:00:27 PM »

Maybe 18 servings for MIDGETS!!!!

I hate to see those diet cookie commercials where the model takes two or three little bites to eat one of those suckers, and you could put three in your mouth without any problem at all!

bk · « **Reply #238 on:** April 05, 2005, 10:17:18 PM »

You Could Put Three in Your Mouth Without Any Problem at All - that's the title of my next novel.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #239 on:** April 05, 2005, 10:23:10 PM »

Just in case...

Michael Clark Duncan will be on "The Late Late Show" tonight. Set your VCRs!!!

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