What Swanky Things are you Watching? - Page 30

lizziebith · 03-04-2005, 01:11 PM

I remember having an extra burrito left over after the movie, looking at it, and saying "nah, not a good idea" to myself before tossing it. And back then, throwing out food was a decision not reached lightly. I was only earning around $4.00 an hour. And I think those burritos were over $2.00. Butso yeah, I ate my other burrito earlier and had no untoward effects.

EDIT: more burrito info than you'd care to shake a stick at...

€uroMeinke · 03-04-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lizziebith

I remember having an extra burrito left over after the movie, looking at it, and saying "nah, not a good idea" to myself before tossing it. And back then, throwing out food was a decision not reached lightly. I was only earning around $4.00 an hour.

Wise you were, Lizzie-wan.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-04-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

That all being said, the line-ups for Star Wars in 1980, 1983, 1999 and 2002 have been some of the absolute most fun times of my fun-filled life, and that's what I'm in it for. The Line.

This I can totally dig. I wish you the best on all that (and kinda wish I could still geek out like that). I just wish it didn't mean more publicity/money for that bastard.

innerSpaceman · 03-04-2005, 06:06 PM

Speaking of space fantasies and things I've just been watchin', I recently caught the entire single-season of the cruelly canceled series "Firefly." It's a western in space, complete with weapons that look like Colt 45's, horses at home on every planet in the galaxy, and great vernacular dialogue. It was a very fun dozen episodes, but it never found an audience ... until it was too late. It's found a huge sci fi cult following. So there's gonna be a feature film called "Serenity" (the name of the show's spaceship) released in September.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-05-2005, 12:02 AM

Just saw "The Kid Stays in the Picture" a bio pic about Robert Evans, the movie producer that saved Paramount Studios from going under. I had no idea who he was before seeing the insane Comedy Central cartoon about him called Kid Notorious, which I actually enjoyed (I was alone in that, apparently, as it was not continued). Evans' life is what Hollywood dreams are made of. The production values in "Kid Stays in the Picture" are very good - great use of old photographs and video mixed with computer wizardry to make the past come alive. Letting Evans himself do the talking was a perfect choice. Very entertaining, and I'm not into documentaries, believe me.

There's something about this guy, about the way he talks...he's completely sure of himself. No matter what he's saying, you know he means it, and it makes every word a source of power. No wonder he scored all those chicks....

mousepod · 03-05-2005, 12:11 AM

Hey CV,
You should check out the audiobook Evans did for "The Kid...". He's so full of himself, yet so engrossing.
Mr. Show did a spoof on it, with God doing an audiobook of his autobiography.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-05-2005, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

Hey CV,
You should check out the audiobook Evans did for "The Kid...". He's so full of himself, yet so engrossing.
Mr. Show did a spoof on it, with God doing an audiobook of his autobiography.

Heehee! After hearing him talk about himself for two hours, I dont' think I'll be getting the audiobook anytime soon.

As for Mr. Show, we've got that on DVR now, since it's in reruns on TBS at 4am. Will I keep an eye out for this sketch? "You bet your ass I will."

Gemini Cricket · 03-05-2005, 01:09 AM

Not very swanky, but I watched 'Babe' with Ralphie tonight. He hadn't seen it before and I just love this silly little film.

Swanky would be "To Catch a Thief" which was on TCM last night. I think that Grace Kelly was one of the most beautiful actresses in film history.

I also watched a Spanish film called "Bulgarian Lovers". It sounds like porn, but it's not. It was actually a good film. It's more spy stuff than gay love story.

Claire · 03-06-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Swanky would be "To Catch a Thief" which was on TCM last night. I think that Grace Kelly was one of the most beautiful actresses in film history.

Weird. I am currently watching it, but now I have to rewind since I decided to hop on and check emails. And I agree. I was obsessed with Grace Kelly in high school!! I read all the un-authorized biographies and had a pic of her in my locker.....next to James Dean and Brian Keith. I was a dork. She was absolutely breathtaking....not a thing wrong with her. Except in her head.

We watched A Walk to Remember last night....bought it for Courtney's birthday, so she basically turned ten in a flood of tears. This morning we watched A Cinderella Story. Another birthday gift....um, no tears.

Blech.

Hilary Duff is no Swank.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-05-2005, 01:13 AM

Thanks to "Kid Notorius", I just couldn't bring myself to watch "The Kid Stays in the Picture" without a Cosmopolitan (well, a feauxmopolitan as I had cran-grape juice, no lemon infused vodka, and no cointreaux, so I faked it with lemon juice and dried orange zest...quite tasty) in hand. I was rather disappointed that there wasn't a single Cosmo in the whole film.

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lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I remember having an extra burrito left over after the movie, looking at it, and saying "nah, not a good idea" to myself before tossing it. And back then, throwing out food was a decision not reached lightly. I was only earning around $4.00 an hour. And I think those burritos were over $2.00. Butso yeah, I ate my other burrito earlier and had no untoward effects. EDIT: more burrito info than you'd care to shake a stick at... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND Last edited by lizziebith : 03-04-2005 at 01:49 PM.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Speaking of space fantasies and things I've just been watchin', I recently caught the entire single-season of the cruelly canceled series "Firefly." It's a western in space, complete with weapons that look like Colt 45's, horses at home on every planet in the galaxy, and great vernacular dialogue. It was a very fun dozen episodes, but it never found an audience ... until it was too late. It's found a huge sci fi cult following. So there's gonna be a feature film called "Serenity" (the name of the show's spaceship) released in September.
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03-05-2005, 12:02 AM	#5
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Just saw "The Kid Stays in the Picture" a bio pic about Robert Evans, the movie producer that saved Paramount Studios from going under. I had no idea who he was before seeing the insane Comedy Central cartoon about him called Kid Notorious, which I actually enjoyed (I was alone in that, apparently, as it was not continued). Evans' life is what Hollywood dreams are made of. The production values in "Kid Stays in the Picture" are very good - great use of old photographs and video mixed with computer wizardry to make the past come alive. Letting Evans himself do the talking was a perfect choice. Very entertaining, and I'm not into documentaries, believe me. There's something about this guy, about the way he talks...he's completely sure of himself. No matter what he's saying, you know he means it, and it makes every word a source of power. No wonder he scored all those chicks.... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Hey CV, You should check out the audiobook Evans did for "The Kid...". He's so full of himself, yet so engrossing. Mr. Show did a spoof on it, with God doing an audiobook of his autobiography. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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03-05-2005, 01:09 AM	#8
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Not very swanky, but I watched 'Babe' with Ralphie tonight. He hadn't seen it before and I just love this silly little film. Swanky would be "To Catch a Thief" which was on TCM last night. I think that Grace Kelly was one of the most beautiful actresses in film history. I also watched a Spanish film called "Bulgarian Lovers". It sounds like porn, but it's not. It was actually a good film. It's more spy stuff than gay love story.
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03-05-2005, 01:13 AM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Thanks to "Kid Notorius", I just couldn't bring myself to watch "The Kid Stays in the Picture" without a Cosmopolitan (well, a feauxmopolitan as I had cran-grape juice, no lemon infused vodka, and no cointreaux, so I faked it with lemon juice and dried orange zest...quite tasty) in hand. I was rather disappointed that there wasn't a single Cosmo in the whole film. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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