Topic: THE DESIRE TO NEVER BECOME A GEEK (Read 7658 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #31 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:31:08 AM »

TOD: "Laura"

Waldo Lydecker: [narrating off screen] I shall never forget the weekend Laura died. A silver sun burned through the sky like a huge magnifying glass. It was the hottest Sunday in my recollection. I felt as if I were the only human being left in New York. For with Laura's horrible death, I was alone. I, Waldo Lydecker, was the only one who really knew her, and I had just begun to write Laura's story when another of those detectives came to see me. I had him wait. I could watch him through the half-open door.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:34:20 AM »

By the way, I never knew "that" definition of the word GEEK until watching the original Nightmare Alley a few weeks ago. And I didn't even pick up on it in the movie itself, since they'd had to cut its special meaning out of the film. So I wonder if this has been common knowledge all this time, and I'm one of the few who's been unaware of it.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #33 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:36:22 AM »

I slept fitfully. Why, I do not know.

I had a dream in which contestants who had disappeared from a TV quiz show were discussed. Layers were removed from their personalities in an effort to explain why they were eliminated.

It was all rather silly, really. The explanations were ludicrous, and I got the impression these people were eliminated because the were all too good for the show.

Come to think of it, this may be a convolution of a thought I had while watching last night's "Jeopardy". The current champion simply blows every other contestant away. It is both fascinating and annoying.

My dream may have been a wish fulfillment, of sorts.

Please remind me to drop 5 cents into the box by the door on my way out.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:38:06 AM »

I have a hard time limiting myself when it comes to film noir, my list is going to be long. I agree with JRand and Elmore’s selections. The first black and white film noirs that come to mind are:

Road House (the Ida Lupino version)
Pickup on 52nd Street
Night and the City (all of these had Richard Widmark)
Port of Shadows
Brighton Rock
Gilda
Notorious
The Big Sleep
Scarlet Street
Sudden Fear
Laura
Strangers on a Train
Night of the Hunter
Odd Man Out
Sorry, Wong Number

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #35 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:38:58 AM »

The day is brightening, and I'm told it will be a beautiful warm day. No rain.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #36 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:40:11 AM »

Someone please remind me to remove a rib-eye from my freezer before I go to bed tonight. I can place it in the refrigerator and let it thaw for tomorrow night's grilling at my cousin Debra's.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #37 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:41:23 AM »

This entire stream of unconsciousness has been brought to you by me in a pre-first-cup-of-coffee stupor.

John G. · « **Reply #38 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:41:58 AM »

A few color noirs:

The Long Goodbye
The Last Seduction
Blade Runner
LA Confidential
Mulholland Blvd.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (a Christmas noir)
The Grifters
Chinatown
Blood Simple
Vertigo
Le Samourai

John G. · « **Reply #39 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:43:15 AM »

Ron, don’t forget to remove a ribeye from the freezer.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #40 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:48:51 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2021, 06:43:15 AM

Ron, don’t forget to remove a ribeye from the freezer.

Gee, thanks.

Later, please.

singdaw · « **Reply #41 on:** December 23, 2021, 06:50:26 AM »

If you still need a last-minute gift idea:

John G. · « **Reply #42 on:** December 23, 2021, 07:11:10 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2021, 06:50:26 AM

If you still need a last-minute gift idea:

Duly noted.

John G. · « **Reply #43 on:** December 23, 2021, 07:12:43 AM »

The news this morning is that Mom is up and walking. If she has good MRI results, she could be released today.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 23, 2021, 07:17:42 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 23, 2021, 07:12:43 AM

The news this morning is that Mom is up and walking. If she has good MRI results, she could be released today.

Fingers crossed!

John G. · « **Reply #45 on:** December 23, 2021, 07:44:49 AM »

It’s quiet in the neighborhood. Just heard one of the freight trains roll by. Love those sounds.

singdaw · « **Reply #46 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:21:19 AM »

~~~CONTINUED RECUPERATION VIBES~~~ for the DM of DR John G.!!!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #47 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:21:40 AM »

George · « **Reply #48 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:22:15 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 23, 2021, 04:18:13 AM

So, hopefully this might cheer us all up, although ourt producer's lack of enthusiasm to get a production of the show or a commercial release of the CD - I even suggested Kritzerland to handle it - which might lead to a production is one more nail in my coffin.
https://soundcloud.com/user5614139/christmas-times-a-comin

Great song, Larry!

George · « **Reply #49 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:22:41 AM »

Quote from: Jrand71 on December 23, 2021, 05:45:11 AM

I am inspired by the friend of DR GEORGE and in 2022 I shall be known as Jac.

George · « **Reply #50 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:28:44 AM »

Topic of the Day:

Blade Runner
Chinatown
Night of the Hunter
Strangers on a Train

And Laura, but I've only seen a stage adaptation, so it might not count.

George · « **Reply #51 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:30:00 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2021, 06:50:26 AM

If you still need a last-minute gift idea:

George · « **Reply #52 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:30:11 AM »

Laura · « **Reply #53 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:31:56 AM »

That donut holster would make a great gift for the Dirty Santa gift exchange.

Laura · « **Reply #54 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:34:34 AM »

How do you celebrate this radish holiday, John G.?

John G. · « **Reply #55 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:35:41 AM »

Eddie Hodges, the original Winthrop in The Music Man, is on the first episode of The Garry Moore Show. He sings Miss Logan from New Faces.

John G. · « **Reply #56 on:** December 23, 2021, 08:37:32 AM »

Quote from: Laura on December 23, 2021, 08:34:34 AM

How do you celebrate this radish holiday, John G.?

Making broiled radishes with garlic-dill butter and a salad with radishes, mint and pistachios.

singdaw · « **Reply #57 on:** December 23, 2021, 09:01:18 AM »

WQXR apparently feels that because one movement of Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kije Suite evokes a sleigh ride, it is "Christmas" music.

John G. · « **Reply #58 on:** December 23, 2021, 09:08:28 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 23, 2021, 09:01:18 AM

WQXR apparently feels that because one movement of Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kije Suite evokes a sleigh ride, it is "Christmas" music.

A Commie Christmas?

John G. · « **Reply #59 on:** December 23, 2021, 09:08:46 AM »

Let’s move on!

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