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Ha! Do yourself a favor and rent the Reno 911 episodes in chronological order from season 1 forward. Getting accustomed to the cast may take a show or two but you, of all people, will love this show. You have to follow to the present day. It is as big in this house as Curb Your Enthusiasm. Our neighbors think we are sadomasochists, we laugh so hard it sounds like we're killing each other and loving it.
Oh, I can't wait to hear if you like the show, now.
Have not seen the commercial. I must admit to not watching too much TV, if any. Will ask hubby to point the commercial out just so I know what you're talking about.
Curb Your Enthusiasm is a huge favorite in this house. We've seen the reruns numerous times. Crazy Eyes Killer, or Killa... OMG, the scene where he's trying to find the phone # and is giving the operator alternative spellings? My husband and I go back and forth with that one all the time, then die, laughing and kicking, holding our stomachs.
We LOVE Reno 911, too.
:) I must really be out of it because it didn't even occur to me to question that. Oy vey.
It WAS great. Happy to hear you liked it, too.
Will put K-Pax in the queue. TX for recommendation.
I have been trying to remember the name of a movie with Kevin Spacey that we saw ages ago and loved. A psycho-thriller kind of thing, and I finally stumbled upon it on Netflix: The Usual Suspects. Have you seen it? REALLY Terrific.
At times. Those times happen to be when we were working in the sun. Didn't realize it was going to have a hangover effect. Today I feel completely wierd.
You noticed! TX
Wasn't too subtle, I suppose.
Morning, Raz!
Added some cock & bull to the ibox. This place needs a little sprucing up.
Mister Chu,
LOL... the orgasmatron. Talk about taking all the fun out of, uh... Well, anyway, Sleeper WAS funny as hell. I do believe he or they or whoever was/were talking about this film: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117665/
I'll try it, what the hey. Netflix has changed my life. Just put it in the queue. No muss no fuss no lates no notin.
Just saw something called The Boondog Saints on the recommendation of a few students last semester. Tarantino wannabe good flick anyway. Looked like a cool, low budget job. I liked it. Didn't love it, liked it. 3.35 out of 5 pickles. I need that neutral pickle. Can't deal with the 4 pickle rating system precedent set here.
Night!
For Monday: Can't sleep so I'm looking for something to do. Where oh where is everyone @4:00 in the morning, anyway?
Saw Shrek II and enjoyed the heck out of it. My husband did the same disappearing act he did with Shrek I. I don't get it. What's the big problem? Phooey on him.
So, while downing a few cold Sierra Nevada Pale Ales after working in the vineyard all day my partner, the barperson (very cool young woman), all the waiters and waitresses, the owner of the restaurant and yours truly got into a movie discussion. Here are some movies a few people said I MUST see. Top of the list was Heat. I mean... my partner and the bartender were going gaga (or is that gahgah?) over that one. My partner said The Big Sleep with Bogart is one of his all time favorite films. 29th street was highly praised, Sleepers, Carlito's Way (feel like I've seen it - must look it up), Kansas and Gladiators (not to be confused with hubba hubba Crowe - this was a rec by one of the teenage waiters, along with a horror film called Saw which students have told me to see as well). There were others but I got tired of writing stuff down or too tipsy to bother.
Comments on any of them?
Suppose I should try to sleep. Another big day in the vineyard today. We're done bud thinning and are now suckering. It's a LOT of fun, though you're bent at a 90 degree angle for ten hours at a clip in the hot sun. Luckily for me, my partner is one of the funniest people on the planet - HS friend - killer, offbeat wit. You cannot not laugh around him. Really terrific guy - honor to work with him. And I've missed a well deserved lunch break, too. Gives meaning to food, time and relaxation. Have done lots of physical labor in my day and have always enjoyed it.
Blah blah :)
4:15 hmmmmm - should try to sleep some, I suppose. Hohum.
Yes, Claire must be kept warm and coddled. She is not the low maintenance female we'd counted on!
Had a great Friday night with a friend and a few tales. The rest was the rest. Nothing more, nothing less.
My life would be TOTALLY different if I'd never heard of Lord of the Rings. It consumed me for a few years. Painted a wall in my first apartment (I was 16 so it's not THAT silly) with a Lord of the Rings interpretation.
When we were kids a friend and I made a staff and carved Gandalf into a tree, leaning the staff against it. Went back twenty years later to find the carving, the staff, any vestige)... to no avail.
Very funny regarding Being and Nothingness. No Exit was my absolute favorite from way back when. All too often, in life, we find ourselves in the situation those three found themselves - or an approximation of it.
Happy to hear that. Glad you easily found it, too. 3.5 picles here as well!
How was your long weekend?
You have a beautiful voice, Susie. So sweet. Mine's a bit much. COCKADOODLEDOOOOOO. See?
I think you ought to take over as assistant.
Interesting book. Some friends of mine didn't quite get that it wasn't real - Life of Pi.
Understood.
Then swallow, quickly, so you can answer this question:
What is it about Magister Ludi that captivated you so. I, too, loved it immensely. Do you remember why you did?
If this isn't the time, no problema.
Ever hear of Ginko?
Clever little bastage.
hmmmmmmmm
I did not like The Plague or Nausea!
Can you believe I'd bought The Foundation Trilogy and that is one I just never got around to? How is it possible? I think the window of opportunity for that one is lost.
See you underground.
Hi there, Low:
The Three Musketeers rules! Must admit I can't separate The Hobbit from The Trilogy in my mind at this point but I don't doubt you. My powers of discretion at that age are questionable. Loved The Dune Trilogy, too, as I recall. It takes a healthy case of naivete to appreciate that kind of mysticism - she laments.
You know what, perhaps my powers of discretion were questionable while reading Camus & Co., Hesse and Rand too because I remember liking more than one of each. I read The Age of Reason (Sartre) much later, not too long ago and loved it. What to say.
If hell, to you, is other existentialists, then get the hell out of dodge
Yop, nice grub.
Completely inconceivable. It will go on my "read in near future" list.
One of my favorite adventure books as a teen was The Three Musketeers. And as a kid, lived the Hobbit and The Trilogy. Read my fair share of scifi and a bit of fantasy too. Oh, the phases. This is all before my significantly older, world weary boyfriend gave me Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance when I was at the ripe old age of 16. I was already a cynic so this book gave definition to my suspicions and turned me into a certified existentialist overnight. LOL One scene in that book possibly shaped my life more than most people did. It took some time to muddle through Sartre, Camus, Kafka (Hesse and Rand too) - the lively bunch - and emerge the angst of adolescence into the green pastures where books like The Princess Bride were once more acceptable fodder.
Hey, that was fun! Albeit self-absorbed and more than you wanted to know - whoever you are. Sorry eamonnshute but now that it's written, it must be posted. Of course, I could post it to noone but then I'd really look certifiable.
Anyway, I bet the book is terrific. TX for letting me know it exists. Will read it.
I think Best in Show was better than cute but no Princess Bride - true. But it's still a must see. Willard played the funniest character in the whole film. I crack up simply thinking of him doing his thing at that dog show. His delivery is flawless. When I first read your post I thought you meant he produced Best in Show but as I was writing how I thought he made the movie the light went off! Could not agree with you more. I do think Levy was quite special too - doing his thing, but nowhere near the lean genius of Willard's performance. Also think O'Hara is superb at what she does - such a natural.
We have to thank some of that crew for This is Spinal Tap too, though, which is also a masterpiece. Not as good as The Princess Bride, but before I knew of Princess Bride I thought it was a one of a kind gem - good old Reiner again.
Regarding the troupe, or overlapping performers: A Mighty Wind WAS the flattest of the bunch, imo, and none come close to Spinal Tap or Best in Show. Summary, Princess Bride beats all. True.
I don't get it?
Ha! Bring it on. I loves it when you talk like that.
:)
Well, suppose I should get a move on.
Great seeing you.
A huge party on Sunday. The people have a nice, big yard on the water. Every year I play Bocce Ball the entire time. They have to bribe me to hand my place over to someone else. I'm a tad obsessive with sports. Annoying as all hell.
Now that's good news. However, I'd listen to your complaints anytime. But you'd have to reciprocate.
Oh good. You will love Best in Show.
Running out. Hope to see you later.
And TX for recommending this movie. It was a joy.
I just popped in for a few. I will read this when I get back in. TX for it.
See you around, Bull.
Hello there. Long time no see. Is the world treating you well?
Hey, that was an hysterical film. Saw it ages ago but much of it is perfectly fresh in my mind. The part where Julie Hagerty loses all their money then has to tell Brooks about it was terrific - a classic - brilliant acting on her part. Albert Brooks is a funny, funny man. He cracked me up when he kept coming back while seeing her in her office to tell her of his great idea (I think that was the scenario).
Surfing around here a bit before getting a move on. Followed a Susie post to yours. Excuse the response to an ancient post but I had to say something. Loved that movie.
I certainly have my pet peeves in the actor department so I can't hold that against you. I happen to have loved his character. However, I could go on for pages with actors, actresses and performances that rendered movies unwatchable to me. So, I can completely sympathise.
:(
I'm speechless. How is it possible?
Oh well, that's what makes the world go 'round, right? Not a false note for me.
I'm quite sure the makers of Shrek loved it. Did you not see resonance?
YOU HATED IT?!!!!
No. I can't accept that. You were having a bad day.
Did a search for the title and it took me to you. Raz, I JUST SAW THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Feel stupid writing about a movie from 1987 but it's new to me. It gets 4 pickles, 5 herring and a partridge in a pear tree. That movie is brilliant, friggin brilliant. The direction is so sensitive and seamless that not once did I wince (well, perhaps at Billy Crystal's usual, obvious schtick - but I'll overlook that given the overwhelming perfection of the rest of the film and actors - it was even acceptable in context, actually). Perfect casting. Every actor created a unique and unforgettable character - with Reiner's help, I'm sure. And that Cary Elwes!!!!!! WOW! Couldn't get enough of him. Then again, I couldn't get enough of the movie.
Let me break up the praise with one more complaint. The scene with the rodent of unusual size in the fire swamp - how she stands there and I'm thinking, "I'm going to throw something at this screen in a minute if she doesn't grab that sword". I know there was good reason for it regarding keeping her in character, yet it was maddening as all hell. I got over it!
Now, back to praise: Anyone who's seen The Princess Bride and loved it also knows how truly amazing it is, so I'll shaddup now. Well, in a second. Charming characters - perfectly so, delightful, intelligent, witty dialogue, terrific choreography, just enough technology, the balance of all the parts rendered this potential heap of shlock a masterpiece, imo. It is now in my top ten (there actually may be 20 up there now - oh well), no question. Rob Reiner is a genius.
TX for suggesting it, Raz - months ago, I might add. My husband thought I'd seen it but I simply could not remember, so finally got off my arse and ordered it. I would remember this film, no way I'd forget it.
You have to see Best in Show now, okay? It's directed and written by Christopher Guest, btw (Count Tyrone Rugen in Princess Bride). It's mint :) ...I swear.
A seminar on politics and the environment sounds delightful...
with keynote addressed by any or all of the three, were I present, would make the news and it wouldn't be pretty.
Seems you are getting to know me.