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What is/are the song(s) that you love to listen to/sing/scream when you're drunk? I personally like listening to Total Eclipse of the Heart. And Bob Seger.
http://riverbottomnightmareblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/and-then-there-was-1987and-cinemas.html Cole Stratton blogged about the top 50 grossing films of 1987, and as I looked at the list, I realized that I was raised on films mostly made in 1987....
When I choose new books of fiction to read I don't think I have ever just grabbed one from the shelf because it looked interesting. Instead I might choose a book from an author I know already or at least one were I have heard enough about the author...
I've watched a number of episodes and I don't really get the hype. I like the "period" setting but the characters do little for me. I don't care what happens any of them. Any fans on here? What do ye think? Does it get better as the seasons...
How important is it to you that your films be accurate when they portray, say, historical events, or science, or anything where the movie's portrayal of something may affect the audience's view of some real subject? Personally, I am going to...
As you may have guessed from my name, I'm an anime fan. It was pointed out to me that we haven't had a good anime thread here on Mellophant, and I figured if someone's going to step up into that role, it ought to be someone who's willing to call...
The "On Demand" feature is a good thing. I get to watch movies that I vaguely wanted to see during their normal run, but missed somehow. My son Jack and I like to watch movies together and I let him choose the two we watched most recently. The...
I am currently reading New York by Edward Rutherfurd. He writes long historical novels, and his schtick is to follow a few families through the generations. LOVED his book Sarum (his first book). He's written a couple others that have taken place...
binks, with a flame thrower? During chate this morning, binks let it be known that she has a fondness for the flame thrower as her insane weapon of choice. And this is obviously a good choice. It's awe-inspiring, terrifying, and you have to...
Is the Scanner Darkly guy the long haired guy from Dazed and Confused? (the one with the backwards cap and hair past his shoulders)
It's a bad sign when I check the time on my cellphone to try to figure out how much longer the movie is going to last. It's a really bad sign when I do that every five minutes. Paranormal Activity is the story of the two stupidest people on the...
I mean not so much plot or character clichés but rather small devices or acting techniques. My example is something that appears surprisingly often and once you notice it, it just becomes more and more annoying. For some reason a character has...
On idea that you hear from time to time is that the rise of film and TV has changed the audience's expectations of narratives even in other media like e.g. books. It seems to make sense. Film has its own narrative requirements and the average...
I HATE Grandpa Joe from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. First there is his highly suspect "miracle" recovery when Charlie finds the ticket. You couldn't get off your ass for 20 years to support your family but you can dance around for...
Actor Edward Woodward best known for his role in "The Wicker Man" and as "The Equalizer" has died aged 79. He was a really fine actor and will be missed. Other roles he was well known for included Breaker Morant and Callan.
This is very, very tangentially inspired by the NaNoWriMo article. Repeatedly I have heard or read that novellas are unpopular. Conventional wisdom seems to be that readers don't like them. Apparently publishers go so far as to misrepresent books as...
Okay, so who's watching and what do you think? I'm still enjoying the creepy premise of it all and looking forward to things moving toward the apocalyptic future we saw in Epitaph One, but there's a huge problem with the show that I just can't...
So apparently we have a few other people around this place who enjoy WWII history. Is there anybody else around here who's been following and awaiting The Pacific from the creators of Band of Brothers as much as me? The trailer: e99B80crU3E ...
This was not easy to narrow down a list. I used my knowledge of movies and several Internet sources. The lines between Old Hollywood, Post Studio and Current are not sharp but I managed to get 23 actors for each list. (Except Current that went to...
This was not easy to narrow down a list. I used my knowledge of movies and several Internet sources. The lines between Old Hollywood, Post Studio and Current are not sharp but I managed to get 25 actors or less for each list. In the end I will take...
I thought it might be a good idea to make a companion poll for What Exit's Best Actor and Actress polls. With help from some brainstormers in chat I have come up with a list of 20 boys and girls. I tried to stay aware from teen actors as much as...
Yet another chat spin off thread. Here's The Firm singing Star Trekkin', which at one time at least was de riguer at every sci-fi convention around here FCARADb9asE Leslie Fish's Banned From Argo (courtesy of OtakuLoki) q50UBIWXvfc
This was not easy to narrow down a list. I used my knowledge of movies and several Internet sources. The lines between Old Hollywood, Post Studio and Current are not sharp but I managed to get 23 actors for each list. In the end I will take the top...
This is the episode of the week. It's a good episode, but I'm just not that into this one. Uhura is in yellow (wtf?) and there are some major wardrobe malfunctions with Spock's and Sulu's uniforms. Plus, Ron Howard's little brother is just...
I recently noticed that on the lists of Cable On Demand movies, the titles that are too long simply get truncated with no indication that there's something cut off. Even more bizarre because they only use about half the screen to display it, so...
The power of the internet indeed. Joe Perry saw an online report saying that Stephen Tyler would be leaving the band. Taking it for the truth, it was released in to the mainstream press. Stephen Tyler has now come out and said that nothing...
I just finished watching all 6 ST: TOS movies in less than 2 days. And still am hungry for more. I plan to watch whatever one comes next (with Picard, where Kirk dies) and then proceed to watch more of the TOS shows. I am insatiable for Kirk,...
I'm late as hell for this party! Why has no one hipped me to this AMAZING band? I had to find out all by myself so now I'm a bandwagon jumper, but I've been listening to their music all morning and they are my current favorite band. I have CDs to...
It doesn't have to be a complete song. < deep breath > "i walked up to her, asked her if she wanted to dance she looked at me and said "you've got no fucking chance" so i said, "hey, you've got great tits" then she caught me with a lucky...
I've had some on the brain lately-which is kind of tragic in it's own right but anyway. Post (at least? at most?) your five favorites, if you have 'em. Be honest. There is no shame. Lately, I can't stop singing this one. And it has to be this...
This was a good episode, if a bit ham acted (so what else is new?). The idea of a "neural neutralizer" is intriguing and there is precedence in our own world (lobotomy, anyone? Ok, it's not a light ray changing personality but compared to ST world,...
Andrew Maxwell on Hibs and Rangers. Language is definitely not safe for work. KZNxRpqabHY
Let's just collect examples of this through film. I believe there are many, my brother thinks this is a novel idea that hasn't been used enough. Let's embarrass someone! I'll start with two examples. Mission Impossible 2 : Bad guys include...
http://blog.limewire.com/posts/29504-iggy-and-the-stooges-plan-full-slate-of-2010-tour-dates/ So The Stooges are hitting the road with James Williamson (guitarist on Raw Power) filling in for the late Ron Asheton. I can't wait! I've seen...
Project Runway fans, don't forget that the new season premieres tonight on Lifetime! And before the premiere, there will be a 2-hour "all-star" challenge, with the following previous contenders trying again: Daniel Vosovic and Santino Rice from...
I met Rupert Murdoch once. Who have you met?
I know a lot of members here are already using Goodreads, but if you're not it's a great way to keep track of your own reading and to stalk, er observe other readers as well. I created an SDMB group a while back. DoMeBos (and Giraffes) are very...
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At An Gadaí's request! Quite a few of mine will be clips from movies. Paul Robeson sings "Old Man River" from Show Boat Marlene Dietrich sings "Falling in Love Again" from Blue Angel Édith Piaf sings La Vie En Rose
John Prine has a delightful ditty called "Grandpa Was A Carpenter". In the chorus of said song he sings the line "And voted for Eisenhower, because Lincoln won the war." Not knowing enough about American politics I'm not sure what this lyric means...
This show has captured my heart. The cast is talented. The storyline is hilarious. The characters are great. Who watched last night?
As requested in chat, here is a thread for German movie recommendations. I am not a great expert but of course I have seen a few things that might not be that well known around the world. Unfortunately I have to leave now but perhaps you could...
I was wondering which of his stories would be the best place to start?
Sorry for the short notice, but I just realized that Night of the Hunter is on Turner Classic Movies at 8:00 PM EST. If you have a chance, do yourself a favor and watch it. It is a rather fairy-tale like suspense movie starring Robert Mitchum, with...
I've watched The Godfather and The Godfather II in recent days. Anyone want to recommend other gangster films? I've seen a fair few but I'm sure there are plenty I haven't seen.
I have three new books, all of which I'm anxious to read, and I can't decide which to dive into first. All non-fiction and have pretty much the same type of appeal to me, so I can't go by what I'm in the mood for right now. Dumbos, please help me....
The Children's Hour (A review with SPOILERS) Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine star in this intense 1961 B&W drama of two friends that run a private school for girls. The movie starts by introducing most of the principal characters. Audrey...
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