E-6 wrote: I'm surprised the flautist's instrument didn't stick to his lips--or tongue. (That looks like a brutally cold venue.)
A charming number played in inhospitable environs. Good one, FT.
E-6 wrote: Gallery owners as a breed really put me off, too.
My own experience has born that sentiment out, meat (with, maybe, one or two exceptions.) A typical artist-gallery split is 50-50. Standard numbers. They also generally…
meat wrote: wait, isn't that what gallery owners and critics are for?
Well, in one sense you are right, gallery owners and critics can narrow the available field for you, if you trust them. But, doc, gallery owners…
brianS wrote: I'm a huge advocate for finding what you like by looking at everything available.
wait, isn't that what gallery owners and critics are for?
try this: "I'm a huge advocate for finding films you like…
meat wrote: I'm with you as far as that movie is concerned. Gallery owners as a breed really put me off, too. They either fawn over you and kiss your ass (which is nice, but still off…
davidwatts wrote: anybody watch 'Modern Family' tonight? ROFL at Flyza Manelli, Zsa Zsa Gaboa, and Shel Turtlestein
E-6 wrote: Ozzie is crazy...like a fox.
Can't help it. I dig Señor Guillén.
New Guy wrote: Boy, I'm having the complete opposite experience. In the 09 game I was awesome at pitching and terrible at hitting. All of my games were like 2-0 or 3-2. Now in 10, I'm terrible at…
UncleWalt wrote: All of our unmentioned stereotypes have been confirmed. The culprit? Aussies.
AMR wrote: When Ozzie's got you beat with a rational response, you know you said something really wrong.
spookymilk wrote: Yeah, although I'm getting mauled, I can tell I can get there. No worries...yet. I just wish I knew why I was sucking so completely at bat.
bjhess wrote: I'm doing OK on Veteran. And I'm 3-1 online, but I'm guessing my run differential is negative. :) Last year's game frustrated me to no end, but I'm finding this year's learning curve a lot…
corybante wrote: If there really are concerns about how many innings (and sliders) Liriano can throw, a relief role could make sense. If not, i agree he should start.
Milt on Tilt wrote: Since I never play against people online, and rarely play against friends, I'm solidly in the lower the level upon getting your ass kicked camp. I'm pretty sure my Madden is still in its…
UncleWalt wrote: I guess just the basic concept of war cinema from the perspective of soldiers who participated is something about which I've never even thought. So I looked up some of the criticisms you referenced of…
brianS wrote: Aww, c'mon Rhu_Ru! Bubo was one of the highlights of that film.
brianS wrote: oooh, Kolchak reference! I loved that show.
brianS wrote: Interesting discussion.
Of course, U.S. involvement in the European theater precedes D-Day by a considerable degree. If North Africa is included, the U.S. played a significant, if secondary role in the Battle of Tunis in…
AMR wrote: My … was a WWII vet. All I know is that he saw some action in Europe.
He had some sort of injury but never talked about it. He died about 6 years ago.
Moss wrote: You are absolutely right about the ETO/Japan distinction. Americans anymore seem to think that the war was about toppling Hitler and "saving" the Jews, but the time from D-Day to VE-Day was only 11 months.…
Andrew wrote: I agree with ending the film after James just stares at the giant wall of cereal.
And thanks for your insight into the veteran's views on the subject of war cinema
Rhubarb_Runner wrote: A Studio Ghibli fan! I'd also like to see Ponyo; it didn't look as entertaining as their other films from the trailers I'd seen, but still like to watch it. Are you also…
Beau wrote: I'm a huge Ebert fan, so I've read most of his reviews. And I generally agree with them.
I don't sometimes want to be entertained; I always want to be entertained. The movie was…
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In Response to Spirit Of The West - Home For A Rest,
brianS wrote: choppy vid, but thoroughly entertaining performance. Nice pick, Buffalo.
E-6 wrote: I'm surprised the flautist's instrument didn't stick to his lips--or tongue. (That looks like a brutally cold venue.) A charming number played in inhospitable environs. Good one, FT.
In Response to Pat Neshek is the Greatest Thing since Sliced Bread!,
E-6 wrote: Gallery owners as a breed really put me off, too. My own experience has born that sentiment out, meat (with, maybe, one or two exceptions.) A typical artist-gallery split is 50-50. Standard numbers. They also generally…
meat wrote: wait, isn't that what gallery owners and critics are for? Well, in one sense you are right, gallery owners and critics can narrow the available field for you, if you trust them. But, doc, gallery owners…
brianS wrote: I'm a huge advocate for finding what you like by looking at everything available. wait, isn't that what gallery owners and critics are for? try this: "I'm a huge advocate for finding films you like…
meat wrote: I'm with you as far as that movie is concerned. Gallery owners as a breed really put me off, too. They either fawn over you and kiss your ass (which is nice, but still off…
In Response to Cup of Coffee: March 10, 2010,
davidwatts wrote: anybody watch 'Modern Family' tonight? ROFL at Flyza Manelli, Zsa Zsa Gaboa, and Shel Turtlestein
E-6 wrote: Ozzie is crazy...like a fox. Can't help it. I dig Señor Guillén.
New Guy wrote: Boy, I'm having the complete opposite experience. In the 09 game I was awesome at pitching and terrible at hitting. All of my games were like 2-0 or 3-2. Now in 10, I'm terrible at…
UncleWalt wrote: All of our unmentioned stereotypes have been confirmed. The culprit? Aussies.
AMR wrote: When Ozzie's got you beat with a rational response, you know you said something really wrong.
Milt on Tilt wrote: Dude. Are you playing with the Padres?
spookymilk wrote: Yeah, although I'm getting mauled, I can tell I can get there. No worries...yet. I just wish I knew why I was sucking so completely at bat.
bjhess wrote: I'm doing OK on Veteran. And I'm 3-1 online, but I'm guessing my run differential is negative. :) Last year's game frustrated me to no end, but I'm finding this year's learning curve a lot…
corybante wrote: If there really are concerns about how many innings (and sliders) Liriano can throw, a relief role could make sense. If not, i agree he should start.
Milt on Tilt wrote: Since I never play against people online, and rarely play against friends, I'm solidly in the lower the level upon getting your ass kicked camp. I'm pretty sure my Madden is still in its…
In Response to Post-Oscar Review,
UncleWalt wrote: I guess just the basic concept of war cinema from the perspective of soldiers who participated is something about which I've never even thought. So I looked up some of the criticisms you referenced of…
brianS wrote: Aww, c'mon Rhu_Ru! Bubo was one of the highlights of that film.
brianS wrote: oooh, Kolchak reference! I loved that show.
brianS wrote: Interesting discussion. Of course, U.S. involvement in the European theater precedes D-Day by a considerable degree. If North Africa is included, the U.S. played a significant, if secondary role in the Battle of Tunis in…
AMR wrote: My … was a WWII vet. All I know is that he saw some action in Europe. He had some sort of injury but never talked about it. He died about 6 years ago.
Moss wrote: You are absolutely right about the ETO/Japan distinction. Americans anymore seem to think that the war was about toppling Hitler and "saving" the Jews, but the time from D-Day to VE-Day was only 11 months.…
Andrew wrote: I agree with ending the film after James just stares at the giant wall of cereal. And thanks for your insight into the veteran's views on the subject of war cinema
Rhubarb_Runner wrote: A Studio Ghibli fan! I'd also like to see Ponyo; it didn't look as entertaining as their other films from the trailers I'd seen, but still like to watch it. Are you also…
Beau wrote: I'm a huge Ebert fan, so I've read most of his reviews. And I generally agree with them. I don't sometimes want to be entertained; I always want to be entertained. The movie was…