Topic: SPEED WRITING (Read 27505 times)

Cillaliz · « **Reply #120 on:** October 25, 2005, 11:59:42 AM »

Quote from: Jane on October 25, 2005, 10:55:27 AM

From elmore:Is that the 1953 Titanic or the 1997 one? If it’s the later maybe they changed that stupid ending where the priceless necklace is tossed overboard. That ending irritates me to no end.

I kind of liked that ending.....

Cillaliz · « **Reply #121 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:00:09 PM »

Oh look I'm beginning a page with a post about an ending!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #122 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:01:04 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 25, 2005, 08:05:38 AM

Jose will be delighted to know that I know my way around Italian menus both in the south and the north and was only once fooled into thinking I was getting beef when it was really rabbit. Burn me once, but never twice, on food.

The rest is courtesy of TV and movies:

Ach! Due Liebe! (Augustine, dontchaknow!)

Ich bin ein Berliner!

Guten tag!

Guten morgen!

Sayonara!

Aragato!

Domo aragato!

And from my trips to Hawai'i:

Mele Kalikimaka

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

I grok "de nada" and "gracias" and I can use my Italian to work my way through most Spanish occasions.

But my favorite language of all is the language of LUV!

Sadly, I'm not as conversant as I once was....!

Pleased as punch!

One of the conductors in DC who I've worked with many times is Jon Kalbfleisch. He's the Resident Music Director for Signature Theatre. -DR elmore knows him. Well...

A few years ago, Jon was in Germany with a tour of My One and Only (with Jodi Benson and her husband, IIRC). Jon is gourmand/gourmet (and skinny as a rail - damn him!

), and had a list of restaurants he wanted to try out various cities. He would always get strange reactions from the maitre d's when he would make reservations. Apparently, "kalbfleisch" is common as a food word in German - it means "veal" - but it's not as common as a surname. He said people would think he was trying to order "kalbfleisch" in advice, rather than him just trying to leave his name.

Domo arigato gozaimasu

*And, of course, JFK's faux pas has sort of become one of the standard teaching tools in German classes. When one is saying that they "am/is/are" something, then no article is needed. The proper phrase should have been, "Ich bin Berliner".

**And that's what I remember from my one semester of German in college.

Jennifer · « **Reply #123 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:16:16 PM »

I was thinking of trying this recipe for Halloween:

Witches' Fingers

Directions
1. Pre-heat oven to 325°F. Mix together 1 cup Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg.

2. Shape small amounts of dough into fingers and place on baking sheet. Make indentations for knuckles with edge of spoon.

3. Dip almonds into red food colouring and place on end of each finger. Press down to form nail. Bake for 12 minutes or until set. When still soft, re-form into finger shape with edge of spoon. Let fingers fully cool before removing from baking sheet

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #124 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:17:07 PM »

I can say two phrases in German:

99 luftballons auf ihrem weg zum horizont.

Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?

MBarnum · « **Reply #125 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:17:46 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on October 25, 2005, 09:09:26 AM

And for those who watch AMAZING RACE, i am curious which are your preferred teams. DR MBarnum always likes the goody team. (not sure which team that is, although i know it's not the Paolo family!).

TEAM: GODLEWSKI SISTERS
Hometown: Des Plaines, Ill.

TEAM: WEAVER FAMILY (Widow and Kids)
Hometown: Ormond Beach, Fla.

TEAM: GAGHAN FAMILY
Hometown: Glastonbury, Conn.

TEAM: LINZ FAMILY (Siblings)
Hometown: Cincinnati

TEAM: BRANSEN FAMILY (Dad and Daughters)
Hometown: Park Ridge, Ill.

TEAM: PAOLO FAMILY
Hometown: Carmel, N.Y.
***

Me, i dislike the Gaghan family (with the two little kids), and the Paolo family (from ny with the sons who bicker with the mom constantly).

I like the linz family (brothers and sister). I like the Bransen family (father and 3 daughters).

I did like the weaver family in the beginning (widow and kids). Not sure if i like them now. And the sisters are okay.

LOL, the Gaghan family are my favorites...the little daughter just makes me smile and both kids seem to really be having fun, and the parents are very nice.

I also like the Linz family and the Branson family, also.

I don't care for the Godlewski sisters at all, and I am not sure about the Weaver family...I go back and forth with them.......but there are no teams that I really, really dislike....so far! Well, maybe the Godlewskis.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #126 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:23:28 PM »

DRJASON - Saboteur is on TCM Saturday night at 10:30 pm EST.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #127 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:26:04 PM »

You can have the Gag-Me family all to yourself, DR MBARNUM.

I am predicting here and now, the week the Gag-mes come in last will be a NON-elimination round.

I haz spoken.

Jennifer · « **Reply #128 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:26:20 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on October 25, 2005, 12:17:46 PM

LOL, the Gaghan family are my favorites...the little daughter just makes me smile and both kids seem to really be having fun, and the parents are very nice.

I also like the Linz family and the Branson family, also.

I don't care for the Godlewski sisters at all, and I am not sure about the Weaver family...I go back and forth with them.......but are are not teams that I really, really dislike....so far!

How come we always seem to disagree?

That is too funny, cause I cannot stand the Gaghan family. Both the kids and the parents get on my nerves.

However I also go back and forth with the Weaver family. The first show they seemed so nice. And their story is so emotional (their father was killed at a racetrack). And when they got run-over by that cart, I felt so bad for them. But then they got all loopy on the bus.

Hey, you forgot the Paolo family, which I know must grate on your last nerve.

Should be interesting tonight. Panama!

Jennifer · « **Reply #129 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:28:10 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on October 25, 2005, 12:26:04 PM

You can have the Gag-Me family all to yourself, DR MBARNUM.

I so agree!

It's funny because when i first saw that little girl on a commercial, I also thought she was sweet.

But I do not like the parents. And I hate how the kids keep showing off. They may be able to run fast. But really they cannot contribute to the team. This family cannot do many of the tasks since the kids cannot help. And they just really get on my nerves.

MBarnum · « **Reply #130 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:30:08 PM »

Sometimes the Paolo's family makes me laugh...sometimes I am thinking there are some serious problems with that family! LOL!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #131 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:40:18 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on October 25, 2005, 12:26:20 PM

Should be interesting tonight. Panama!

I've noticed how the commercials for this weeks show keep hitting us over the head with that fact. And yet, I don't remember them mentioning Panama at all in last week's coming attractions. I thought they were going to Texas next to play baseball.

A man, a plan, a canal--Erie!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #132 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:43:05 PM »

LOL....the Paolos would get lost driving there you can bet. Yes, serious problems.

On non-AMAZING RACE news....what does one wear to an afternoon meeting with Miss Cindy Williams and her manager?

Matthew · « **Reply #133 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:43:37 PM »

Hmm... one always welcomes a new Andrew Lloyd Webber compilation CD, even with Sarah Brightman. However, the new CD "Love Changes Everything", there are 7 unreleased tracks, most seem like they came out of the vaults and were recorded between Sarah's pop/musical theatre phase and her "popera" phase. A few tracks seem to be the same tracks included in the 1992 release "Sarah Brightman Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber", but it's great to hear new duets with John Barrowman and Michael Ball. Also featured is the spanish version of "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" which is a hold over from "Surrender - The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber". For the most part, Sarah is in great musical theatre voice, nice and clear.

Jane · « **Reply #134 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:53:48 PM »

FJL glad your parents are fine.

Cillaliz are you feeling better today?

TCB sorry about your sister.

bk · « **Reply #135 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:56:33 PM »

Cindy meeting has been cancelled. Her manager is a real flake - has done this before. It's not that important - it was basically to discuss who will actually be booking her show when we're finished with it - I don't want some loser who books luncheons and Kiwanis Clubs - I want a major booker.

Instead I shall lunch with the supple Miss Tammy Minoff.

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:57:22 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on October 25, 2005, 08:05:16 AM

Yes, I did record MEDIUM in high definition. I guess if there is transmission problem, I'll have to wait for the rebroadcast. I'll make a note of which episode it was and then watch for it in reruns.

Had I been watching it live, I could have switched over from the HD Time-Warner cable broadcast to the over-the-air HD broadcast from my local station. SOmetimes, the problem is with the cable company's transmission rather than from the network itself. But, as I was watching CSI: MIAMI at the time, that was impossible to know.

I'll have a full report later this afternoon.

Guess I had better check if we have MEDIUM. We have lost a few of our HD shows. The good news is they recorded in the guest room on an East Coast station.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #137 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:59:43 PM »

Has anyone seen the grisly Campbell Soup commercial with John Lithgow? It was like watching a major accident with heads and blood flying everywhere. What were they thinking?

Jane · « **Reply #138 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:03:56 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 25, 2005, 09:06:43 AM

One of my co-workers is wearing some kind of lotion that, to me, has a horribly congestive effect.

Another co-worker often wears a perfume that does the same thing.

I've told them each of the problem, but each continues to wear their products.

And yet...they often express concern over my congestion.

Aren't people FUNNY?!!!

Real funny.

I get a swift and severe headache from certain scents which can result in a very cranky Jane.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #139 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:09:44 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on October 25, 2005, 12:59:43 PM

Has anyone seen the grisly Campbell Soup commercial with John Lithgow? It was like watching a major accident with heads and blood flying everywhere. What were they thinking?

I just saw that commercial a few minutes ago.. YIKES!

However, it looks like they may have shot it in New York City since I recognized a couple of the chorines...

But the whole concept of the commercial.. and that set... the suit...

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #140 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:12:26 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on October 25, 2005, 12:59:43 PM

Has anyone seen the grisly Campbell Soup commercial with John Lithgow? It was like watching a major accident with heads and blood flying everywhere. What were they thinking?

It looked to me like a rip off of the Stan Freberg/Ann Miller Great American Soup commercial from years back. Only not nearly as entertaining. Lithgow looks like the deer in the headlights.

vixmom · « **Reply #141 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:12:55 PM »

Jane I agree with you ... how stupid to throw that necklace back in the water...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #142 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:13:16 PM »

Good Afternoon!

...I was just checking the Kennedy Center's website to see what the schedule for Wicked is when it comes in in December. Alas, my Damn Yankees schedules totally overlaps, so I won't be able to see the show here in town - and see my friends in it.

However, according to the website, the whole DC run - just a short four weeks - is sold out. And it looks like the $200 premium seats are all gone too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #143 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:15:28 PM »

Good afternoon!

I forgot to mention that last night I also watched THE MEN WHO MAKE THE MOVIES: Alfred Hitchcock that TCM showed at 8 p.m.

I had taped the program years ago when it first aired (Hitchcock was always a favorite and I wanted everything I could get about him on videotape). Robert Osborne mentioned that last night's show was an updated version of the original, but the only updating I could see were the film clips in which the remastered versions we're familiar with now were substituted for the full frame, sometimes weak looking clips in the original broadcast. No additional interview material was added even though if one is to go by the print version of Schickel production, Hitchcock had many more throughts to convey. I always thought the documentary was spotty in that some representative films weren't represented. I mean, we skip from NOTORIOUS to PSYCHO. Even if they couldn't get clips from his Paramount classics, points could have been made about his work using stills, and there were clips from STRANGERS ON A TRAIN used in the introduction but nothing about the film in the rest of the documentary.

Of course, when you're dealing with a filmography as rich as Hitchcock's and have only an hour program, something HAS to be omitted.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #144 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:16:12 PM »

...And I just got a cool e-mail from a friend of mine who is playing Mrs. Pennywise in an upcoming production of Urinetown in the Bronx. The company managed to get a hold of the original Broadway costumes. So... She's wearing some of Nancy Opel's costumes, however(!), she's also wearing the sweater that Angela Lansbury wore when she was playing Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd!

That's cool!

Matt H. · « **Reply #145 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:19:33 PM »

As for today, I watched MEDIUM. It was a marvelous episode, by just as stated, the HD broadcast was very problematic. I don't know if it was the network or my local station but about 10 minutes before the end, they just switched themselves to the analog broadcast for the remainder of the program.

MBarnum · « **Reply #146 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:20:41 PM »

Some good movies coming up on TCM....lots of pre-codes, early 30s musicals, Nancy Drew movies, and for those DRs who enjoyed that Red Skelton Whistling movie....they are showing the rest of them.

Jane · « **Reply #147 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:22:33 PM »

Danise your Klingon story is a riot.

Jennifer they use to just spray the perfume samples at everyone that walked by. Now they ask politely greatly reducing the stench & allergic reactions.

JRand-thanks. Even if they improve the stupid ending I wouldn’t want to sit through the movie again.

Matt H. · « **Reply #148 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:25:13 PM »

I finished the Rupert Everett SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE SILK STOCKING. It was an OK mystery, but Everett was merely adequate in the Holmes part. He had the intellectual superiority down pat, but Holmes' excitement while on the case was completely missing. Everett played the entire role as if embalmed, or as if he was under the influence of the opium and the cocaine solution throughout the entire enterprise.

Also, when they veer away from the canon of stories and make up their own Holmes mythology, the show HAS to lose a few points from me. This one had Watson marrying (for the first time) an American psychiatrist. Later on, when Holmes is bushwhacked by one of the villains, he punches Holmes in the stomach whereby Holmes pulls out a revolver and shoots him in the leg. Any Holmes fan knows Holmes was an expert boxer and would have defended himself with his fists, not a pistol, especially one-on-one.

Jane · « **Reply #149 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:25:44 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on October 25, 2005, 01:12:55 PM

Jane I agree with you ... how stupid to throw that necklace back in the water...

And, except for the fact he drew the portrait of her wearing it, it really had nothing to do with him.

Sorry Cillaliz.

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