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[John G.]

Three!

[Jrand74]

DR JOHN G mentioned The Company yesterday.  I also like that movie a lot.....and especially the dancing.

Neve Campbell has a solo dance she is scheduled to do at an outdoor space....and the weather doesn't cooperate - but she triumphs anyway.

It's highly recommended by the likes of me to anyone with an interest in the subject.

[ChasSmith]

TOD

I've had a random, eclectic week of movie watching. Last night was THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING (x2). The night before was AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. And later last night I watched the first 30 minutes - for my first time ever - of Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROUGE.

Whoa.

I hadn't been exposed to his films in some years, and this one's wa-a-ay over the top. Or is it really that much more, uh, [something] than the others? I'll watch the rest soon.

Not a fan of Baz Luhrmann. Like Ken Russell but without the flair.

I thought of Russell throughout that 30 minutes. His movies had shape. They breathed. The ones I know and like, at any rate. This, thus far, is an assault. Not a completely unenjoyable one, I did like little bits of it, and I'm interested to see how it pans out. And I wonder how his ROMEO + JULIET and STRICTLY BALLROOM would look to me now. I remember liking BALLROOM but it's been years since I've seen either one.

[ChasSmith]

I also couldn't help but recall DR Elmore's reactions to the stage adaptation of this one. Even if I ended up half enjoying the movie, I already know I'd avoid that like the plague.

[Ron Pulliam]

Happy Birthday to DR vixmom!

Everyone cut the slice some cheese in her honor!!!

[John G.]

Strictly Ballroom holds up because of the dancing. The plot does not.

[John G.]

Oreo dump cake. Need I say more?

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-oreo-dump-cake/

[Ron Pulliam]

Baz Luhrman:

I love "Strictly Ballroom".  Probably his very best film!  It still plays beautifully for me.  The actors are all quite wonderful.

I adored his "La Boheme" production with three casts that took a special Tony when it went to Broadway.  I saw it in the Curran Theater in San Francisco.  I saw only one of the casts, but they were grand.

I have the video of his Australian opera production with David Hobson and Cheryl Barker.  It is a favorite.  https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=david+hobson%2c+la+boheme&mid=F8801F2D3A1D38DE2056F8801F2D3A1D38DE2056&FORM=VIRE

I haven't seen his "Romeo & Juliet".  As for "Moulin Rouge", it's extravagant filmmaking, but no one can actually sing well, IMO.  And the songs are a bit preciously selected.  Still, it was a huge hit.

[Ron Pulliam]

I have a consultation appointment in October for cataract surgery.  They say that if all looks good, surgery can take play two or three weeks later. 

[elmore3003]

TOD

I've had a random, eclectic week of movie watching. Last night was THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING (x2). The night before was AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. And later last night I watched the first 30 minutes - for my first time ever - of Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROUGE.

Whoa.

I hadn't been exposed to his films in some years, and this one's wa-a-ay over the top. Or is it really that much more, uh, [something] than the others? I'll watch the rest soon.

Not a fan of Baz Luhrmann. Like Ken Russell but without the flair.

His only film I've liked is Strictly Ballroom.

[Jane]

From George:

“So maybe when we make this reform, we set it to take effect in the 2030s, when it’s not clear which party is going to benefit,” he said. “But at the end of the day, I think most Americans, of any party, ought to be able to get on board with the idea that one person, one vote, counting equally, is the fairest way to choose our president.”

I came to this conclusion years ago.  Moving to different states I realized it should be by popular vote, not by state.  It took much longer to find others that agreed with me.

[Jane]

George, thanks for the welcome home.

[Jane]

I have my post-op today and am looking forward to getting that stitch out.  I'm also hoping my vision has improved in my right eye (first one done).  I already know I'm seeing better in the left eye.  I'll find out how well at the appointment.

[Freddie]

I have my post-op today and am looking forward to getting that stitch out.  I'm also hoping my vision has improved in my right eye (first one done).  I already know I'm seeing better in the left eye.  I'll find out how well at the appointment.

More eye improvement vibes of all kinds for Jane!

[Jane]

DR Vixmom,

[Jane]

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[Jane]

An interesting read about Jane Austen's brothers.

https://theconversation.com/3-of-jane-austens-6-brothers-engaged-in-antislavery-activism-new-research-offers-more-clues-about-her-own-views-230176

Interesting.

[Jane]

I have a consultation appointment in October for cataract surgery.  They say that if all looks good, surgery can take play two or three weeks later. 

That is pretty fast.  One reason I switched to the opthamologist I use is that is also does cataract surgery.  I liked him so much Keith switched.  The nurses at the hospital really like him.  He no longer takes new patients and we are glad we switched a few years ago.

[John G.]

I saw Romeo + Juliet. Claire Daines and Harold Perrineau were solid. Leo was not. Visually, it was over the top.

[John G.]

I didn't care for Elvis or the original release of Australia.

[John G.]

Household Saints was a pleasant surprise.

[vixmom]

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to you, DR vixmom!!!

Thank you Elmore!

[vixmom]

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to you, DR vixmom!!!

Thank you Chas!

[vixmom]

TOD

I've had a random, eclectic week of movie watching. Last night was THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING (x2). The night before was AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. And later last night I watched the first 30 minutes - for my first time ever - of Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROUGE.

Whoa.

I hadn't been exposed to his films in some years, and this one's wa-a-ay over the top. Or is it really that much more, uh, [something] than the others? I'll watch the rest soon.

The Russians Are Coming is one of my favorite films

[vixmom]

Happy birthday, Vixmom!

Thank you John!

[vixmom]

Happiest of happy birthdays to DR VIXMOM!

Thank you Jack!

[vixmom]

Happy Birthday to DR vixmom!


Everyone cut the slice some cheese in her honor!!!

Thank you Ron!!

[vixmom]

From George:

“So maybe when we make this reform, we set it to take effect in the 2030s, when it’s not clear which party is going to benefit,” he said. “But at the end of the day, I think most Americans, of any party, ought to be able to get on board with the idea that one person, one vote, counting equally, is the fairest way to choose our president.”

I came to this conclusion years ago.  Moving to different states I realized it should be by popular vote, not by state.  It took much longer to find others that agreed with me.

I absolutely agree!

[vixmom]

I have been running  hither and yon since late July.

[vixmom]

Sorry I have not been around much. It's been hectic but fun