Topic: LOUIE THE LIP (Read 35344 times)

Cillaliz · « **Reply #150 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:52:13 PM »

I haven't seen Hotel Rwanda or Million Dollar Baby, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by Finding Neverland. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did.

bk · « **Reply #151 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:06:12 PM »

Who's Cliff Carson.

bk · « **Reply #152 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:06:58 PM »

I am not going to eat anything until after the ASCAP/Disney workshop. Other than the two count them two rugelach that I had this morning.

bk · « **Reply #153 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:17:49 PM »

I see quite a few hainsies/kimlets just sitting there like so much fish.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #154 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:21:06 PM »

A graphic artist.

bk · « **Reply #155 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:21:57 PM »

Never heard of him, but that doesn't really mean anything.

Some of the fish have gone elsewhere without posting.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #156 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:22:18 PM »

Son of former NFL coach Bud Carson.

bk · « **Reply #157 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:22:33 PM »

I need some reading matter here at haineshisway.com

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #158 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:22:40 PM »

This fish is about to have dinner (Greek salad).

bk · « **Reply #159 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:23:37 PM »

Ron, what did you think of the music nominations? I HATED Debney's Passion of Christ score. I don't think much of modern American scores, but I do wish Williams' The Terminal was up.

bk · « **Reply #160 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:23:54 PM »

Fish dinner?

bk · « **Reply #161 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:24:37 PM »

Tomorrow I shall have to go out and find me a Bunny Lake is Missing DVD. My store that usually gets this stuff early has been very disappointing lately.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #162 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:26:29 PM »

Cliff has a website:

http://homepage.mac.com/cliffcarson/iMovieTheater83.html

He is from Atlanta, GA, and was a lifelong (but much younger) friend of the late Jim Whaley (my best friend since junior high school). Cliff did theater and some B movies, but his interest in art led him to L.A. His site features a "Cinema Showcase" section...and Jim Whaley was host of "Cinema Showcase," a syndicated PBS weekly program in which Jim interviewed folks from all walks of entertainment. The "Cinema Showcase" section has video clips of interviews with the likes of Debbie Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise.

I met Cliff once in 1975 for a brief ride from his home to some place he had to go. I was visiting Jim while I was on leave.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #163 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:30:36 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 25, 2005, 03:23:37 PM

Ron, what did you think of the music nominations? I HATED Debney's Passion of Christ score. I don't think much of modern American scores, but I do wish Williams' The Terminal was up.

I'm not thrilled...I'd love to have seen "The Aviator" be nominated (it's won most other awards, but the music branch disqualified scores that featured substantial amounts of music "other than predominantly 'original'" motifs. Of course, the "Harry Potter..." score has some repeated themes, but there was apparently more original music than not (Anne Dudley's "The Full Monty" would never have qualified for consideration under current rules).

I'm thrilled to see "The Village" on the list. I very much liked the film, but I love the score. I'm not fond of Debney's mish-mash at all, and I'm sure it will win just "because." I think it's wonderful to see "Finding Neverland" on there.

I'm not familiar with the other scores, but I'm very GLAD to see Horner's "Troy" and Vangelis' "Alexander" were not among them.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #164 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:33:42 PM »

I've not seen Million Dollar Baby yet, but as far as I'm concerned I won't begrudge Finding Neverland any award it wins. My favourite film of the year. Johnny Depp is simply the best young actor working today.

George · « **Reply #165 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:33:52 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 25, 2005, 03:17:49 PM

I see quite a few hainsies/kimlets just sitting there like so much fish.

I'm at work and actually working. I'm ordering our "high demand" list, which I usually do every other month. The list was compiled from our old computer system (which is no longer available) just before it went away. The new computer system, however, doesn't seem to have an equivalent function. This is not a good thing...no, not a good thing at all!

bk · « **Reply #166 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:34:36 PM »

It's a shame they didn't see fit to nominate Bad Education for ANYTHING - it should have been up for Best Score - Alberto Iglesias.

bk · « **Reply #167 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:35:00 PM »

Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

bk · « **Reply #168 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:41:47 PM »

People come, people go, like Grand Hotel.

Michael · « **Reply #169 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:51:00 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 25, 2005, 01:25:45 AM

I have just finished doing the Bunny Hop, the Meringue, and the LIMBO, and am now ready for bed.

I love the Meringue. Especially in pie.

Michael · « **Reply #170 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:52:30 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 25, 2005, 08:50:52 AM

Let's don't forget two Oscar winning character actors - Martin Balsam and Frank Albertson.

Frank's sister Mabel Albertson was a fabulous character actress.

I think you mean Jack Albertson

Also they both won Tony Awards (Albertson for: The Subject Was Roses" one of the few who has done that. I believe Shirley Booth was another. Rex Harrison and Yul Brynner are two more.)

Albertson also won an Emmy award or two

Michael · « **Reply #171 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:59:44 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 25, 2005, 09:21:45 AM

And I'm sorry that Mr. Hanks didn't get a nomination for his lovely performance in The Terminal, and I'm sorry that Mr. Williams got up for the Harry Potter film and not The Terminal. I also can't remember if The Terminal is up for art direction but if it isn't that branch of the Academy ought to be ashamed of itself - of course, these people are so ill-informed they probably thought the film was shot in a real airport.

I did not see the film The Terminal, but I read somewhere that it was shot at Mirabel Airport outside Montreal. It was supposed to be a major International Airport in the style of European airports. But it became a white elephant when major airlines opted to go to Toronto instead of switching to Mirabel. Since the airport has closed all major international flights have reverted to Dorval International (Now Pierre Elliot Trudeau)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #172 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:07:52 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 25, 2005, 03:52:30 PM

I think you mean Jack Albertson

There was a Frank Alberston, although I don't know if he was Mabel's brother (my FAVORITE Mabel Albertson scene is in "What's Up, Doc?" as a man trips her up several times because he doesn't want her to get to the elevator.)

Biography of Frank Albertson from Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia:

"He's the one who didn't marry Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful Life (1946). One of Hollywood's perennial juveniles, Albertson appeared in dozens of films and plays during his 35-year tenure in show business. He began as a prop boy in the silent-film era; in his first major role, a young naval cadet in John Ford's Salute (1929), he displayed the youthful exuberance that would characterize most of his subsequent screen work. Perhaps best remembered as the naive young playwright ("Hail and farewell!") in Room Service (1938), although his later work included plum roles in Psycho (1960, as the boorish tycoon) and Bye Bye Birdie (1963, as the blustery mayor).

"OTHER FILMS INCLUDE: 1930: Born Reckless 1931: A Connecticut Yankee 1935: Alice Adams 1936: The Plainsman 1939: Bachelor Mother 1942: Wake Island 1947: The Hucksters 1958: The Last Hurrah"

Copyright © 1994 Leonard Maltin, used by arrangement with Signet, a division of Penguin Putnam, Inc.

Michael · « **Reply #173 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:10:09 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 25, 2005, 04:07:52 PM

There was a Frank Alberston, although I don't know if he was Mabel's brother (my FAVORITE Mabel Albertson scene is in "What's Up, Doc" as she is continually being tripped up by someone who doesn't want her to get to the elevator.)

Biography of Frank Albertson from Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia:

"He's the one who didn't marry Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful Life (1946). One of Hollywood's perennial juveniles, Albertson appeared in dozens of films and plays during his 35-year tenure in show business. He began as a prop boy in the silent-film era; in his first major role, a young naval cadet in John Ford's Salute (1929), he displayed the youthful exuberance that would characterize most of his subsequent screen work. Perhaps best remembered as the naive young playwright ("Hail and farewell!") in Room Service (1938), although his later work included plum roles in Psycho (1960, as the boorish tycoon) and Bye Bye Birdie (1963, as the blustery mayor).

"OTHER FILMS INCLUDE: 1930: Born Reckless 1931: A Connecticut Yankee 1935: Alice Adams 1936: The Plainsman 1939: Bachelor Mother 1942: Wake Island 1947: The Hucksters 1958: The Last Hurrah"

Copyright © 1994 Leonard Maltin, used by arrangement with Signet, a division of Penguin Putnam, Inc.

Look up a couple of posts. You are correct

Michael · « **Reply #174 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:16:30 PM »

DR who are writers

What do you think of the nominees for Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay.

I didn't see practically any of the films this year. So I really don't care about the nominations.

Did Mick Jagger's song get nominated?

And what about all the other songs?

? Are any of them anything but end title songs. I remember when songs had something to do with the movie and not some hope to get airplay or a nomination.

Panni · « **Reply #175 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:18:15 PM »

As i was sitting here, wondering what to post... A fire engine drove down my street. Followed by one of their smaller vans. But no sirens. (Floor to ceiling window next to my desk.) Exciting? No.
I'm sitting here with spoons - the instrumental kind - on my lap. These spoons were a souvenir of Newfoundland from many years ago -- and DD threw them out in a cleaning frenzy last week. I retrieved them because I like the sound of spoons. It turns out that the Wonderdog is terrified of The Spoons. So when he starts barking at something in the street, all I have to do is play the spoons for a beat or two and he lies down. Exciting? No. Interesting? Perhaps.

Okay, must take Wonderdog for his post-dinner walk, and get back to writing.
Laters!

Panni · « **Reply #176 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:21:29 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 25, 2005, 04:16:30 PM

DR who are writers

What do you think of the nominees for Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay.

They're somewhat different from the WGA Nominations. For instance, MEAN GIRLS is nominated in the WGA adapted category. I can't remember the other differences and I've sent in my ballot. When I have time, I'll check it out on the WGA site.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #177 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:23:04 PM »

Quote from: Panni on January 25, 2005, 04:18:15 PM

I'm sitting here with spoons - the instrumental kind - on my lap. These spoons were a souvenir of Newfoundland from many years ago -- and DD threw them out in a cleaning frenzy last week. I retrieved them because I like the sound of spoons. It turns out that the Wonderdog is terrified of The Spoons. So when he starts barking at something in the street, all I have to do is play the spoons for a beat or two and he lies down.

First, I had NO idea that playing spoons required special spoons...much less, "instrumental spoons."

Second, are you certain it's The Spoons that wonderdog is terrifed of rather than simply being scared of the "way" you play them?

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #178 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:31:11 PM »

The only original screenplay film I've seen was Vera Drake which I quite liked.

Of the three adapted ones I've seen, I loved Finding Neverland and Sideways. Anything they win is all right with me.

I already expressed here rather vehemently how much I despised the pretentious pseudo-intellectual claptrap of Before Sunset. It is mystifying to me how such a badly "written" script, trying so hard to be naturalistic and "deep" and coming off only phoney and shallow and full of baloney, could get nominated at all. I suspect it got nominated for a WGA award because it was one of the few screeners we got this year. One of the most tedious films I've sat through in the last several years

bk · « **Reply #179 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:38:15 PM »

Only exteriors were shot at that airport. The entire interior of The Terminal's terminal was one gigantic practical set.

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Cillaliz