tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48861785872574530222024-03-13T22:57:32.721-04:00PULP INFORMERBOOKS - MAGAZINES - MOVIES - TV SHOWS - MEMORABILIAP.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.comBlogger552125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-35634835034418077692021-01-07T08:03:00.001-05:002021-01-07T08:04:21.040-05:00TRAITORS TO OUR NATION!.....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF37-92bU80Ssee45o0GxiIG5d2kY08Pa2yhdfiYMwVOX_obHhT4gMouT5NzKp19zTSiNW7DE9F9xxteeT-D24ufi5RsFigj8Pb9zolZfhEilsNw0dvytG6HgT2qaYhg90pR9jLetSXoA/s800/0_NAZI_TRUMP_COUP_JANUARY_2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF37-92bU80Ssee45o0GxiIG5d2kY08Pa2yhdfiYMwVOX_obHhT4gMouT5NzKp19zTSiNW7DE9F9xxteeT-D24ufi5RsFigj8Pb9zolZfhEilsNw0dvytG6HgT2qaYhg90pR9jLetSXoA/s320/0_NAZI_TRUMP_COUP_JANUARY_2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>"When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross"</p><p>Some folks say "I don't like to say, I told you so, but".... Well, I'm NOT one of them!</p><p>I LOVE SAYING "I TOLD YOU SO!"... For the last FIVE FUCKING YEARS, I'VE BEEN SAYING IT!</p><p>All NAZI TRUMP supporters are TRAITORS!... That's a FACT!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_RtJlSpGDNdDgEDJXtRmmjvhoYmyJKh4pI-kBwFtlK3vodd-l21y_2rbq7ZYsZGQv66c4T3y5ktcYmR-94Ldo4j802xZfpaH5w-ZeizEPTwg2n4TjM4TBqqkRUIOU1F9hoNKt3P8OnU/s700/0_july_27_2020_washington_post.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_RtJlSpGDNdDgEDJXtRmmjvhoYmyJKh4pI-kBwFtlK3vodd-l21y_2rbq7ZYsZGQv66c4T3y5ktcYmR-94Ldo4j802xZfpaH5w-ZeizEPTwg2n4TjM4TBqqkRUIOU1F9hoNKt3P8OnU/s320/0_july_27_2020_washington_post.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>Above are NAZI TRUMP supporters at WALMART... from the WASHINGTON POST ( JULY 27, 2020 ).</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUDYwrN_Zc74mJ3omtVnEjtm_-cCXG82h6on3teRZguyI5TblCyMFEnDidK9-LirmgWvtUx1PucLWMVXpYUV7B2lpSrRgDwsSRFczZzXHuEt2Rjmyj6lMkJypmh2r1DjRyvS2DkLEqrE/s479/0_nazi_trump_and_his_followers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="148" data-original-width="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUDYwrN_Zc74mJ3omtVnEjtm_-cCXG82h6on3teRZguyI5TblCyMFEnDidK9-LirmgWvtUx1PucLWMVXpYUV7B2lpSrRgDwsSRFczZzXHuEt2Rjmyj6lMkJypmh2r1DjRyvS2DkLEqrE/s320/0_nazi_trump_and_his_followers.jpg" width="320" /></a></p>P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-50681625107423362682020-07-04T10:07:00.003-04:002020-07-04T10:20:24.095-04:00HERE'S WHERE THE STORY ENDS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73NpbEaH1zpm-gxgzptc8q5b82FqZ2qhFnOzQFsJdrSUCeU-I2lnyAJf7EY4eUYB8Z29z49U66XADAKQWIVsH4yquLHcOFk_v9P-oASyfOVKBrGPyKKmmDRVevQYKRZbDVdY3igWjd3k/s1600/movies_tv_so_cal_stations_vhf_uhf.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73NpbEaH1zpm-gxgzptc8q5b82FqZ2qhFnOzQFsJdrSUCeU-I2lnyAJf7EY4eUYB8Z29z49U66XADAKQWIVsH4yquLHcOFk_v9P-oASyfOVKBrGPyKKmmDRVevQYKRZbDVdY3igWjd3k/s320/movies_tv_so_cal_stations_vhf_uhf.jpg" width="242" height="320" data-original-width="529" data-original-height="700" /></a><br />
Above are some of the VHF / UHF stations from my youth.<br />
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NO MORE DVDs FOR ME......<br />
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I'm going to try and make a long story short... I got rid of my DVD player and ninety-nine percent of my DVDs.<br />
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Once upon a time, I only watched movies on television, at drive-in theaters, and walk-in theaters. Ok, that's not entirely true, I also saw them via projectors at schools, and at a friend's garage. His brother had dirty film reels.<br />
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I recently realized, that watching movies at theaters and on television left more of a lasting impression on me, than repeatedly watching them anytime I want on DVD. In those days, I didn't get tired of certain movies, because I never knew when I would get to watch them again.<br />
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As I mentioned before, I kept a few DVDs and VHS tapes. Why?, because they were given to me by family members, and that makes them priceless to me.<br />
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From now on, I'm only going to watch flicks on television and the internet.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBGTnqZWFS8-vHIcQ8SvAFg_3F9nyrvV2HAQHFh33X0E7CKqtUMR2uwXIvqKpGDDYGY8tMvMCKFSnFg8WgN3q8moXyGk1I9IUcp0Nwzj63mOVBC6JU7lqy-myfsEzsgNPJ4lyaG-hJqg/s1600/movies_tv_seymours_monster_rally_larry_v_ch5.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBGTnqZWFS8-vHIcQ8SvAFg_3F9nyrvV2HAQHFh33X0E7CKqtUMR2uwXIvqKpGDDYGY8tMvMCKFSnFg8WgN3q8moXyGk1I9IUcp0Nwzj63mOVBC6JU7lqy-myfsEzsgNPJ4lyaG-hJqg/s320/movies_tv_seymours_monster_rally_larry_v_ch5.jpg" width="320" height="122" data-original-width="817" data-original-height="311" /></a><br />
Screengrabs above are of Larry Vincent, when he moved to channel five ( KTLA ). He had previously been on channel nine ( KHJ ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBm-wDb9S0rHBtCwvHShjSKimDj46mduXDMYRZFpLvWjrMGyoOdNcmhdpL2yGEGjwe2sQuTKeAbgEyAdmCl0xqJQ-H1bm1R9gmgQ7ppuQVkrGjr7eu0UlyqmSwa0VjFbXbf2ukFLj8W9M/s1600/movies_tv_television_sets_zenith_1973.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBm-wDb9S0rHBtCwvHShjSKimDj46mduXDMYRZFpLvWjrMGyoOdNcmhdpL2yGEGjwe2sQuTKeAbgEyAdmCl0xqJQ-H1bm1R9gmgQ7ppuQVkrGjr7eu0UlyqmSwa0VjFbXbf2ukFLj8W9M/s320/movies_tv_television_sets_zenith_1973.jpg" width="320" height="244" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="382" /></a><br />
Screengrab above is from a ZENITH tv commercial from 1973.<br />
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I miss watching flicks on old style television sets, with VHF / UHF channel selectors.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7SqTYyrcc8k5CXc4Pc52xtkPWI3H1SQD7oJd7LXKkjYWEuQUONDz55YGswJ3vRNjpHfNMRzMUFIHpjXbn9unva4k6cdqVve9t_zPGtNXgF8HjPbaEg6bb10JsqP8XeWty91wCJX0t9Q/s1600/movies_tv_pacific_drive_in_theaters_vc_1975_mar.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7SqTYyrcc8k5CXc4Pc52xtkPWI3H1SQD7oJd7LXKkjYWEuQUONDz55YGswJ3vRNjpHfNMRzMUFIHpjXbn9unva4k6cdqVve9t_zPGtNXgF8HjPbaEg6bb10JsqP8XeWty91wCJX0t9Q/s320/movies_tv_pacific_drive_in_theaters_vc_1975_mar.jpg" width="92" height="320" data-original-width="255" data-original-height="887" /></a><br />
Above is a newspaper ad for PACIFIC drive-in theaters ( from March 1975 ).<br />
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I also miss watching movies at dirve-in theaters.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QNgOFFNnelbBO0wnh_4DXFd0e_dPOkt-lYVNX1QopdGr4Ozmm7cNPoOBCHXNd-U3V-uywofWkC7N1yJoRB1HpbDF0CfIgbdeFq_OL-XpBaYzOfenyh_ZwVn4HdwuqmwQk3RtaladOlc/s1600/photography_midcentury_memories_taschen.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QNgOFFNnelbBO0wnh_4DXFd0e_dPOkt-lYVNX1QopdGr4Ozmm7cNPoOBCHXNd-U3V-uywofWkC7N1yJoRB1HpbDF0CfIgbdeFq_OL-XpBaYzOfenyh_ZwVn4HdwuqmwQk3RtaladOlc/s320/photography_midcentury_memories_taschen.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="468" /></a><br />
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PHOTOS REALLY ARE TIME MACHINES.....<br />
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I've been reading reviews for a book called MIDCENTURY MEMORIES THE ANONYMOUS PROJECT ( published by Taschen - ISBN 9783836575843 ).<br />
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This book seems to get an emotional response from almost everyone that looks at it.<br />
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I,ve been going through a TON of slides, negatives, and photos. The photos were taken by one of my family members that died last year. This has been an extremely emotional experience.<br />
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I've also been going through my own photographic artifacts - and all the emotions they bring to the surface.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasfXXbRPPxs9D9vynpfrnBHM0cISCWJl4oxHF2LovHPR1LcdhsFn4JoaUJXmhs6j-wVmfv4SdD83FF9riU-gutq37LCwkOE4ntFKGztwQ3pPPMELtfiMMxd8I5eYSnWkzTa5rKC06pHU/s1600/photography_mad_men_kodak.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasfXXbRPPxs9D9vynpfrnBHM0cISCWJl4oxHF2LovHPR1LcdhsFn4JoaUJXmhs6j-wVmfv4SdD83FF9riU-gutq37LCwkOE4ntFKGztwQ3pPPMELtfiMMxd8I5eYSnWkzTa5rKC06pHU/s320/photography_mad_men_kodak.jpg" width="320" height="184" data-original-width="713" data-original-height="409" /></a><br />
Above are screengrabs from the tv show MAD MEN.<br />
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I'm reminded of a MAD MEN episode, in which they're talking about a KODAK slide projector. That episode really hits close to home.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl7V_ayJmdigBDswo35Qzk3aTGj8D3_TkskIKB8Iyx_ZKJ-02hN0t0leqz5f_K9HGijG2W8tn5bsKMi7g-Lqxz0aEX7zotkoa8djhMyfWqpf1NYv83Dj2FGCslP9CKE4M-snDbhBzolw/s1600/time_travel_bill_and_ted_face.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl7V_ayJmdigBDswo35Qzk3aTGj8D3_TkskIKB8Iyx_ZKJ-02hN0t0leqz5f_K9HGijG2W8tn5bsKMi7g-Lqxz0aEX7zotkoa8djhMyfWqpf1NYv83Dj2FGCslP9CKE4M-snDbhBzolw/s320/time_travel_bill_and_ted_face.jpg" width="216" height="320" data-original-width="337" data-original-height="500" /></a><br />
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TIME TRAVELING WITH BILL AND TED.....<br />
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I want to see BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC. However, I have NO desire to enter an INDOOR THEATER.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5HfyPFSKm7Hd_R41DaXuOrAZeZXydpa0sLftFl0mU1fJnO1onh-VhR088akNKRYmK_0SBDAHrzUvUFPrtjJk9d6c6bdh3EXDicmLkKJt3yZvLE5oQ0NHzQKCu0EbyokcSHQ7Ex0ZCJY/s1600/time_travel_time_machine_back_to_the_future_bill_and_ted_machines.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5HfyPFSKm7Hd_R41DaXuOrAZeZXydpa0sLftFl0mU1fJnO1onh-VhR088akNKRYmK_0SBDAHrzUvUFPrtjJk9d6c6bdh3EXDicmLkKJt3yZvLE5oQ0NHzQKCu0EbyokcSHQ7Ex0ZCJY/s320/time_travel_time_machine_back_to_the_future_bill_and_ted_machines.jpg" width="244" height="320" data-original-width="382" data-original-height="500" /></a><br />
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QUESTION... If time machines existed, would you use one of them?<br />
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I'm NOT sure I would. Sometimes, things work out for the best, even though we may not think so at the time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtEwulilzUGKxKKuWFm4HNmazK8w0Ak6AL_9jXvihh1C0lnV-nxNVq7S0L7DdaaT2gLonO86JpBj3A3DtD3tMHKHsOmy5tGd26bNdDDYiClqLxQkC5_mH2ZrRx0WWvXz3XuWTWRaQ5M4/s1600/books_fiction_hard_case_crime.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtEwulilzUGKxKKuWFm4HNmazK8w0Ak6AL_9jXvihh1C0lnV-nxNVq7S0L7DdaaT2gLonO86JpBj3A3DtD3tMHKHsOmy5tGd26bNdDDYiClqLxQkC5_mH2ZrRx0WWvXz3XuWTWRaQ5M4/s320/books_fiction_hard_case_crime.jpg" width="320" height="123" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="230" /></a><br />
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PICK UP A BOOK AND READ!.....<br />
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I'm happy that more people are reading again.<br />
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I love fiction. YOU decide what the characters look like. YOU also decide what they sound like and so on.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJK73tYijZ04LyEEFU18BWCxLDqGMwtebg5Dsuli9Vj5SJ9wIpo9WSuhc3k4Kh7yuhdo7xrO1nGf8dSQZtvQbYEMSszrcRwqFURrCTri-p46N_aY9WnTLK0MUPZ132oApae1ZbFGSJpU/s1600/books_non_fiction_chicago_auto_show_world_trucks_scania_polaroid_book_taschen.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJK73tYijZ04LyEEFU18BWCxLDqGMwtebg5Dsuli9Vj5SJ9wIpo9WSuhc3k4Kh7yuhdo7xrO1nGf8dSQZtvQbYEMSszrcRwqFURrCTri-p46N_aY9WnTLK0MUPZ132oApae1ZbFGSJpU/s320/books_non_fiction_chicago_auto_show_world_trucks_scania_polaroid_book_taschen.jpg" width="320" height="132" data-original-width="737" data-original-height="304" /></a><br />
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I also read a lot of NON-fiction books. My favorites are about, transportation, architecture, photography, art, and a few other subjects.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OEUOsGSOThBa4KYQXGqdreCLT-avxZM09keuPl7txcMmT43n2dboIxBUM2A6E303fqyaAT0VXSEk2Bgg5shcSRt6Rok9UfnbBKqUWhg4fhzPLzSKTdP_yMCYyOexFiU6-w4CiDLsZ1c/s1600/books_magazines_quattroruote_transporte_mundial.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OEUOsGSOThBa4KYQXGqdreCLT-avxZM09keuPl7txcMmT43n2dboIxBUM2A6E303fqyaAT0VXSEk2Bgg5shcSRt6Rok9UfnbBKqUWhg4fhzPLzSKTdP_yMCYyOexFiU6-w4CiDLsZ1c/s320/books_magazines_quattroruote_transporte_mundial.jpg" width="320" height="214" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="468" /></a><br />
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I almost forgot to mention magazines.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1n1P_LmkYLN6QaWaaSDbxNK3v-yyck9XcwTkLsiuZalxw5-UTh0KayTv9r4qBakspQfcr3tqQbMIiUKAC9y3CsrXTqKeUd4-HIymoO8YZNYkMC84sXTEJsWXDP6yBTa4zbBAVAMd4S9s/s1600/michael_uslan_the_boy_who_loved_batman_ted_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1n1P_LmkYLN6QaWaaSDbxNK3v-yyck9XcwTkLsiuZalxw5-UTh0KayTv9r4qBakspQfcr3tqQbMIiUKAC9y3CsrXTqKeUd4-HIymoO8YZNYkMC84sXTEJsWXDP6yBTa4zbBAVAMd4S9s/s320/michael_uslan_the_boy_who_loved_batman_ted_x.jpg" width="320" height="142" data-original-width="760" data-original-height="338" /></a><br />
Screengrab above is of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LUg-7zDWHo">Michael Uslan ( YouTube video )</a>, and also the cover of THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN.<br />
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SOMETIMES DREAMS COME TRUE.....<br />
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A while ago I wrote about a book I found at DOLLAR TREE. It's called THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN ( published by Chronicle Books - ISBN 9780811875509 ). It's about a man named Michael Uslan. He's a producer, writer, and comic book fanatic.<br />
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In the YouTube video, he explains how he achieved his childhood dream.<br />
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It's a short, but fun, video. I think it's worth your time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC46HWKJJk-rvC8KECRHkKjmO3JkFymoPa7R0EHHX6Az8-MEeB3_f3_vKq4mj8sks-S7KZPpSU81sqURmTJ6aREN4kzPmIVhZRy0zfhoZ4CZYBfaoNMucfggnSgxkeaYe2OaNFjbwBjo/s1600/sundays_heres_where_the_story_ends_col_v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC46HWKJJk-rvC8KECRHkKjmO3JkFymoPa7R0EHHX6Az8-MEeB3_f3_vKq4mj8sks-S7KZPpSU81sqURmTJ6aREN4kzPmIVhZRy0zfhoZ4CZYBfaoNMucfggnSgxkeaYe2OaNFjbwBjo/s320/sundays_heres_where_the_story_ends_col_v2.jpg" width="320" height="239" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="523" /></a><br />
Screengrabs above are from a music video of THE SUNDAYS, performing HERE'S WHERE THE STORY ENDS.<br />
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TIME TO SAY GOODBYE.....<br />
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This blog has always been a happy diversion for me. HOWEVER, during the last four years, it's become more of a chore, than a pleasure. My heart really isn't into it anymore. <br />
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This will be the LAST TIME I UPDATE THIS BLOG.<br />
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I will leave it up, and check in from time to time.<br />
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For very personal reasons, my other blog - <a href="https://ropclassof1981.blogspot.com/">CLASS OF 1981 REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM at CAMARILLO AIRPORT</a> - will be my priority.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXhw2jHyqOpfQ8bhL0VdeCBHCE7_bR7XhsDeuwfOPXH-WGKPXyRxZ77TihikNt0mztnIFW_YKtotnEm7f3Ndd9cRQIWgi9sAYyBX8EQCGkv6-ctv6tFwqQwa1Ew-enPJ3WqHsfcHQIDo/s1600/the_end_sunset_lost_los_angeles.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXhw2jHyqOpfQ8bhL0VdeCBHCE7_bR7XhsDeuwfOPXH-WGKPXyRxZ77TihikNt0mztnIFW_YKtotnEm7f3Ndd9cRQIWgi9sAYyBX8EQCGkv6-ctv6tFwqQwa1Ew-enPJ3WqHsfcHQIDo/s320/the_end_sunset_lost_los_angeles.jpg" width="320" height="244" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="381" /></a><br />
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To everyone that left kind words on my blog, I sincerely THANK YOU!<br />
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I feel physically and emotionally drained.<br />
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I hope we can defeat the pandemic, and certain evil individuals. They have enjoyed destroying, dividing, and demoralizing us. It's time for it to end......P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-53579517794972688992020-05-12T09:35:00.001-04:002020-05-12T09:35:16.662-04:00THIS AND THAT - MAY 2020<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_yEIb01udOLIkiAQjoyekk25fZ_FEXrgd5Ao6cwdZTCVtcPYvIZMJO0KSYoh2aILEEyQtrXftemcV5miZXFt12XxGOAO9I5mv_SNDonwU_iJ-g_1d2lWZQ9r3U2FLKM44gC9yf5zazs/s1600/sarah_chalke_talk_shows.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_yEIb01udOLIkiAQjoyekk25fZ_FEXrgd5Ao6cwdZTCVtcPYvIZMJO0KSYoh2aILEEyQtrXftemcV5miZXFt12XxGOAO9I5mv_SNDonwU_iJ-g_1d2lWZQ9r3U2FLKM44gC9yf5zazs/s320/sarah_chalke_talk_shows.jpg" width="320" height="270" data-original-width="800" data-original-height="675" /></a><br />
Above are screengrabs of the immensely underappreciated Sarah Chalke. She's being interviewed by Craig Ferguson ( top ), by Conan O'Brien ( middle ), and again by Craig Ferguson ( bottom ).<br />
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I recently saw Ms. Chalke in a low budget action flick, called TERMINAL COUNTDOWN ( aka Y2K - 1999 ). The movie was a lot of fun, and I was shocked by how much I enjoyed it. Just for the record, I didn't recognize Ms. Chalke at first.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5D7gJTjHODMb0iSfF3Ta4x0UCuj8kK_3lXdiG7yewfzXVuGvAP7odCoIANdTIFhPjnORh9tRXoZmrFD7Wl6bl91UwAUhx-xbrCCWVT_fepU-Txpm3bqDtULOSKDA7ZmYZeeKlTbIXUQ/s1600/sarah_chalke_terminal_countdown_y2k_echo_bridge_dvd.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5D7gJTjHODMb0iSfF3Ta4x0UCuj8kK_3lXdiG7yewfzXVuGvAP7odCoIANdTIFhPjnORh9tRXoZmrFD7Wl6bl91UwAUhx-xbrCCWVT_fepU-Txpm3bqDtULOSKDA7ZmYZeeKlTbIXUQ/s320/sarah_chalke_terminal_countdown_y2k_echo_bridge_dvd.jpg" width="320" height="157" data-original-width="997" data-original-height="489" /></a><br />
Above is a screengrab of Sarah Chalke in the movie TERMINAL COUNTDOWN ( aka Y2K - 1999 ). You can find this movie in a triple feature pack released by ECHO BRIDGE ( I found mine at DOLLAR TREE ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgId_eyeRDLhTextFQGOxBS2EJzf3D7uMju6GT3cSjp_UPM1ZlfyiU7N_vLSt-UhtSDEn9g004z8Hw5WPALAj36k8BUTJnYaeuvF8muOOvmpLAfvwynpZcQsM_3G9w3Fk6r5t9rQPrrl0I/s1600/books_midcentury_memories_polaroid_lloyd_ziff_burlesque_will_eisner_otto_binder.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgId_eyeRDLhTextFQGOxBS2EJzf3D7uMju6GT3cSjp_UPM1ZlfyiU7N_vLSt-UhtSDEn9g004z8Hw5WPALAj36k8BUTJnYaeuvF8muOOvmpLAfvwynpZcQsM_3G9w3Fk6r5t9rQPrrl0I/s320/books_midcentury_memories_polaroid_lloyd_ziff_burlesque_will_eisner_otto_binder.jpg" width="320" height="257" data-original-width="701" data-original-height="563" /></a><br />
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BOOKS ON MY WISH LIST.....<br />
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I would love to add these books to my library. Unfortunately, my wallet refuses to cooperate.<br />
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If anyone reading this owns any of the books listed below, please tell me what you think of them.<br />
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Midcentury Memories. The Anonymous Project<br />
By Lee Shulman<br />
ISBN 9783836575843<br />
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LOS ANGELES: Photographs, 1967-2015<br />
By Lloyd Ziff<br />
ISBN 9780990790853<br />
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NEW YORK: Photographs, 1967-2015<br />
By Lloyd Ziff<br />
ISBN 9780990790846<br />
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The Polaroid Book<br />
By Barbara Hitchcock<br />
ISBN 9783836501897<br />
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Otto Binder: The Life and Work of a Comic Book and Science Fiction Visionary<br />
By Bill Schelly <br />
ISBN 9781623170370<br />
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BURLESQUE: Exotic Dancers of the 50s & 60s<br />
By Judson Rosebush<br />
ISBN 9780764336676<br />
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WILL EISNER: A Spirited Life<br />
By Bob Andelman<br />
ISBN 9781595820112<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lPQtQYGXbT0MX3HP0DZ1TZdflCJLWu3tNGZUuILSgfUb5EeEgrZW2IzgT9bIzBeh1NvQcmp5eRGEf0h7wOCC_tPHuy2y1uP2OWxSwfS_UvF6lvvt7UwTDIkOHDIkedjoyvyrcfHyGyo/s1600/cold_turkey_he_gives_us_all_his_love.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lPQtQYGXbT0MX3HP0DZ1TZdflCJLWu3tNGZUuILSgfUb5EeEgrZW2IzgT9bIzBeh1NvQcmp5eRGEf0h7wOCC_tPHuy2y1uP2OWxSwfS_UvF6lvvt7UwTDIkOHDIkedjoyvyrcfHyGyo/s320/cold_turkey_he_gives_us_all_his_love.jpg" width="320" height="184" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="288" /></a><br />
Screengrab and poster from the movie COLD TURKEY<br />
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THAT DOG HAUNTS ME.....<br />
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There are certain movie scenes that stay in your mind long after the movie has ended. <br />
The end of the 400 BLOWS is one of those moments, and so is the begining of the film COLD TURKEY.<br />
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The camera follows a sad looking dog down a road, while Randy Newman sings HE GIVES US ALL HIS LOVE.<br />
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I've remembered that scene since my childhood.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7h3Aa-89_dhJ7SnX4MjMT8Ej81TJNiTXpNUO1adJUNLUKO-DNKqkoUvNUwyqhAA5B5pCJ4FO6G73jyomUQR1FsTKvl6-Dk2-5FE3DEStKJ2UwH4nEOd99LxN8L26OWe0wQRPcvPE4FOs/s1600/melanie_safka_together_alone_1972_tonight_show.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7h3Aa-89_dhJ7SnX4MjMT8Ej81TJNiTXpNUO1adJUNLUKO-DNKqkoUvNUwyqhAA5B5pCJ4FO6G73jyomUQR1FsTKvl6-Dk2-5FE3DEStKJ2UwH4nEOd99LxN8L26OWe0wQRPcvPE4FOs/s320/melanie_safka_together_alone_1972_tonight_show.jpg" width="320" height="241" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="264" /></a><br />
Melanie Safka performing TOGETHER ALONE in 1972 ( YOUTUBE video )<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvvxomNkp46n2UtsfAKWw3JQcqTyJkafFPYY3Gl3qq3gQ1ikjoZ74xmBqHNhoTcBpPRk7CykTnSAnjxDz2qfEVWIIJaBv79GRUa4hauBFhBWSHPGyx6_xiX-ax9KiGBJoFVomz9laNa0/s1600/as_chicago_1988_dodge_intrepid_chrysler_portofino.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvvxomNkp46n2UtsfAKWw3JQcqTyJkafFPYY3Gl3qq3gQ1ikjoZ74xmBqHNhoTcBpPRk7CykTnSAnjxDz2qfEVWIIJaBv79GRUa4hauBFhBWSHPGyx6_xiX-ax9KiGBJoFVomz9laNa0/s320/as_chicago_1988_dodge_intrepid_chrysler_portofino.jpg" width="320" height="244" data-original-width="800" data-original-height="610" /></a><br />
Screengrabs of the DODGE INTREPID concept( top , and CHRYSLER / LAMBORGHINI PORTOFINO concept ( bottom ). From the CHICAGO AUTO SHOW ( late 1980s ). It's from a video posted by the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5lpBKpCsamiuNL1oQ6lFA">official CHICAGO AUTO SHOW YOUTUBE CHANNEL</a>.<br />
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CARS AND CUTIES.....<br />
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I really miss going to auto shows. If you're a GEARHEAD like me, then you know what I'm talking about.<br />
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Most auto shows have really gone downhill. They used to be SHOWS in every sense of the word. Many of them had invited guest. Such as, actresses, actors, singers, athletes. Plus, tons of free stuff. In addition to brochures, they gave out, posters, t-shirts, bags, scale models, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, books, magazines, key chains, and lots more.<br />
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They also had live performances by dancers, magicians, and more.<br />
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The spokesmodels were, and still are, an important part of every show.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2J53cGb6c6lrElNCURS0ic85G053nS5rxkDNTQWfa7rk1GbLO0qqJhm2LNADDoDzDrGNvf3Sk1ug_XwDUSO15g4O0Dgb1-Rws47MRznALSVeYT_cHcYdf_fdOlP_y_fxxgba1-0sYHY/s1600/as_los_angeles_1991ford_nissan_gm_volkswagen.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2J53cGb6c6lrElNCURS0ic85G053nS5rxkDNTQWfa7rk1GbLO0qqJhm2LNADDoDzDrGNvf3Sk1ug_XwDUSO15g4O0Dgb1-Rws47MRznALSVeYT_cHcYdf_fdOlP_y_fxxgba1-0sYHY/s320/as_los_angeles_1991ford_nissan_gm_volkswagen.jpg" width="320" height="245" data-original-width="967" data-original-height="739" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from the 1991 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW ( from a video posted by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6kXop4Dr3JlK8BLAbep9A">THE VINTAGE LENS YOUTUBE CHANNEL </a>).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxIvYR8EmHVEqq2LgyDI1oK8irQUinvKBapROVgarpXa72BOG6Q_4vPltOMadakbOSHvRozpZGHkngaTqUEKA2VlOv0ejB1M3xVoG9ZJj6Zz04oP_mBgVaw_DOKzwLkFNcbvavcn2mb0/s1600/as_chicago_1991_geo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxIvYR8EmHVEqq2LgyDI1oK8irQUinvKBapROVgarpXa72BOG6Q_4vPltOMadakbOSHvRozpZGHkngaTqUEKA2VlOv0ejB1M3xVoG9ZJj6Zz04oP_mBgVaw_DOKzwLkFNcbvavcn2mb0/s320/as_chicago_1991_geo.jpg" width="320" height="247" data-original-width="967" data-original-height="745" /></a><br />
Screengrabs of the GEO dancers. It's from the 1991 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW. It's from a video posted by the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5lpBKpCsamiuNL1oQ6lFA">official CHICAGO AUTO SHOW YOUTUBE CHANNEL</a>.<br />
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Do NOT believe morons that claim suto shows have become unnecessary - that's TOTAL BULLSHIT. The people saying that are NOT true gearheads.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXct9BRnUOtgwbhG2dHgwnPOLygPvrba73tR-43OF-teHDnTfVAqv2cw0D1QfWem9eaQqW2QdBPXYcBs0VrROaXyBZS0FuXRQwTaX1I2yEiAFUzWX6cDtYQ39tkT90dQNFnuo_UIfQ3aE/s1600/as_chicago_1961_ford_thunderbird.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXct9BRnUOtgwbhG2dHgwnPOLygPvrba73tR-43OF-teHDnTfVAqv2cw0D1QfWem9eaQqW2QdBPXYcBs0VrROaXyBZS0FuXRQwTaX1I2yEiAFUzWX6cDtYQ39tkT90dQNFnuo_UIfQ3aE/s320/as_chicago_1961_ford_thunderbird.jpg" width="320" height="276" data-original-width="800" data-original-height="690" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from the 1961 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW. It's from a video posted by the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5lpBKpCsamiuNL1oQ6lFA">official CHICAGO AUTO SHOW YOUTUBE CHANNEL</a>.<br />
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A lot of nameplates have been phased out, or have left the United States market. Those are just a few of the MANY reasons auto shows have become smaller.<br />
Consider yourself lucky, if you have an auto show in your area.<br />
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It seems as if the "smaller" shows have survived far better than the so-called "important shows" - such as, Paris, Frankfurt, Geneva, Tokyo, Detroit, and others.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLodEhhvX-LwNvL7gQj84tV9xSfbrC7E59ad6cLlD2F4erTmPnMCcauCfnfB3nYMQ59gHp1iow2r7QgqiAVVQXqYJWYF9FIo94LxC53jH6YPKHvPr_O_oMrzzN4a_6RJ2Hfo7sV50GY0/s1600/yearbooks_at_internet_archive.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLodEhhvX-LwNvL7gQj84tV9xSfbrC7E59ad6cLlD2F4erTmPnMCcauCfnfB3nYMQ59gHp1iow2r7QgqiAVVQXqYJWYF9FIo94LxC53jH6YPKHvPr_O_oMrzzN4a_6RJ2Hfo7sV50GY0/s320/yearbooks_at_internet_archive.jpg" width="320" height="168" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="262" /></a><br />
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YEARBOOKS AT THE INTERNET ARCHIVE.....<br />
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Yes, another reminder about my other webpage ( see link below...<br />
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<a href="https://ropclassof1981.blogspot.com/">CLASS OF 1981 REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM</a><br />
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I would GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP you can give me. This is important to me, and so far I've hit a brick wall.<br />
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FYI - I am NOT very knowledgeable in regards to computers and the internet.<br />
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Anyway, if you're searching for yearbooks, try the INTRENET ARCHIVE.<br />
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They're constantly adding more schools to their online collection. Unfortunately for me, I still can NOT find any of the schools I'm looking for.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_v3bdMf00Agr80uaJY4XA9rWtIwwEU4se7Llctvylurc7FAKIvWb6I66km6qK5gDn5omykDC6FZjLg3Hq2Fm71rraxu6XK7BeVczfPgeodd2Xm0-8GVOepK5H4DS4o2L-IvO7BGRl3EM/s1600/antiques_roadshow_original_comic_art_may_2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_v3bdMf00Agr80uaJY4XA9rWtIwwEU4se7Llctvylurc7FAKIvWb6I66km6qK5gDn5omykDC6FZjLg3Hq2Fm71rraxu6XK7BeVczfPgeodd2Xm0-8GVOepK5H4DS4o2L-IvO7BGRl3EM/s320/antiques_roadshow_original_comic_art_may_2020.jpg" width="320" height="183" data-original-width="1031" data-original-height="591" /></a><br />
Above are screengrabs from a recent episode of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW. They displayed original art for newspaper comic strips. They're also autographed. I love these types of items.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbEbkdM9E1rohdo7wOAQD0g1doEk5iI6in4vv5TXC1h3ZgAWBROT62dTlSMoO9VKOfrVxF691Nx4E-IV-9Tf0lQCU7VgBlXOC5hzLjXcdxwaiHdeZfyJCrh_pIAcFSDqS4t0Oyf44_mtQ/s1600/covid_19_deplorable_smug_and_stupid_bitch__anti_lockdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbEbkdM9E1rohdo7wOAQD0g1doEk5iI6in4vv5TXC1h3ZgAWBROT62dTlSMoO9VKOfrVxF691Nx4E-IV-9Tf0lQCU7VgBlXOC5hzLjXcdxwaiHdeZfyJCrh_pIAcFSDqS4t0Oyf44_mtQ/s320/covid_19_deplorable_smug_and_stupid_bitch__anti_lockdown.jpg" width="250" height="320" data-original-width="452" data-original-height="579" /></a><br />
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DEDICATED TO ALL THE COVIDIOTS.....<br />
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Above is a screengrab from Robin Bougie's TWITTER page. I added the words VILLAGE IDIOT - so, do NOT blame Mr. Bougie for that.<br />
He's the creator of CINEMA SEWER magazine. As I write this, his official website appears to be gone.<br />
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Anyway, below is my response to all the ANTI-LOCKDOWN LUNATICS....<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnlGQeUag4LmcOaEy2S6nddvwG2y0l6md66vb1GJHWEQCgLLtOacL1kZC9JPhk28lzvn103IWur3CUmuhIWu79mjvIYWPaD7jkslWUsRFKSYUnreXz9c_v19_IIWzdes79Ksj6rDbQj8/s1600/covid_19_my_answer_to_protesters.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnlGQeUag4LmcOaEy2S6nddvwG2y0l6md66vb1GJHWEQCgLLtOacL1kZC9JPhk28lzvn103IWur3CUmuhIWu79mjvIYWPaD7jkslWUsRFKSYUnreXz9c_v19_IIWzdes79Ksj6rDbQj8/s320/covid_19_my_answer_to_protesters.jpg" width="320" height="98" data-original-width="423" data-original-height="129" /></a><br />
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Most of these anti-lockdown LOONS believe INSANE conspiracy theories... If THEY want to DIE, then I say GOOD RIDDANCE! However, they do NOT have a right to play RUSSIAN ROULETTE with OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES!<br />
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YOU FUCKING AFTERBIRTHS, YOU'RE ALL THE REASON BIRTH CONTROL WAS INVENTED!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t8FpgSIiy6gAEWP2_mxO6LOZnmz7YYbXIEKEJE2rgjQNBqhfZbxAvdhnoVME-kFQF34dP3f4pvwHWQghMFCXbrBO8zJP8GS_4EuYeXRFPk-8aDudI6PLhgZfa7Y_F41xSHWh2C_6IHc/s1600/covid_19_nazi_trump_inject_disinfectant.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t8FpgSIiy6gAEWP2_mxO6LOZnmz7YYbXIEKEJE2rgjQNBqhfZbxAvdhnoVME-kFQF34dP3f4pvwHWQghMFCXbrBO8zJP8GS_4EuYeXRFPk-8aDudI6PLhgZfa7Y_F41xSHWh2C_6IHc/s320/covid_19_nazi_trump_inject_disinfectant.jpg" width="320" height="180" data-original-width="516" data-original-height="291" /></a><br />
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JUST FOR THE RECORD, I am NOT a Howard Stern fan. However, he finally said something I agree with ( read quotes below )....<br />
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"Stern, whose contract future with SiriusXM also came into focus on Tuesday, suggested Trump supporters hold a large rally where they all drink disinfectant "and all drop dead"....<br />
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Finally, someone in the media, saying out loud, what should have been said from the very begining.<br />
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That's all for now, STAY SAFE!.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-67320481898990448652020-04-17T12:50:00.002-04:002021-01-25T19:07:27.922-05:00MISC CRAP.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSl2pxABQyyXzkrNCNQyVPiKOuRIYq7mm6iTvYZBReq3lRsCHVPMXpU1hfjAL5p3W8Rlfjmk53T1VAopzzPA2wR7dfljo7NVb2qSN0-hIFy1y-_5w0gP7IkeSOrmnRRaw_9-dRRrBGoJA/s1600/p_cots_c1.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="800" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSl2pxABQyyXzkrNCNQyVPiKOuRIYq7mm6iTvYZBReq3lRsCHVPMXpU1hfjAL5p3W8Rlfjmk53T1VAopzzPA2wR7dfljo7NVb2qSN0-hIFy1y-_5w0gP7IkeSOrmnRRaw_9-dRRrBGoJA/s320/p_cots_c1.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from an extremely rare film called CHILD OF THE SABBAT ( found on VIMEO )<br />
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CHILD OF THE SABBAT.....<br />
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One of the few things I miss about the VHS era, were all the independent films like CHILD OF THE SABBAT. This is truly a difficult movie to find.<br />
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Screengrabs from CHILD OF THE SABBAT ( found on VIMEO )<br />
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As far as I know, it has never been released on a legit region one DVD. However, you may find it online.<br />
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Is the Britt Morgan that appears in this film, the same Britt Morgan that appeared in a bunch of XXX movies?<br />
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Screengrabs from a recent episode of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW. I'm not fond of superheros, but I still love it, when they feature collectibles like these.<br />
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PLEASANT MEMORIES.....<br />
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Hunting for collectibles, really calms my nerves. I know, I'm not alone in feeling that way. We can NOT go to swap meets / flea markets, but we can watch ANTIQUES ROADSHOW and similar programs.<br />
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There are a ton of websites and videos devoted to collectibles.<br />
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Plus, now is a great time to organize your closets, your garage, and your entire house - or apartment.<br />
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Maybe you'll find something you thought was lost.<br />
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Above are screengrabs from the 1980 mini-series BRAVE NEW WORLD.<br />
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BRAVE NEW WORLD.....<br />
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I watched a MINI-SERIES called BRAVE NEW WORLD ( 1980 version ). I haven't seen it, since it first aired on television.<br />
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I've never read the book the movie is based on.<br />
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Above are screengrabs from the 1998 mini-series BRAVE NEW WORLD.<br />
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There's also a version from 1998. I like the 1980 film more.<br />
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Above is a screengrab of Jenny Agutter being interviewed in 1981. The video was posted on YOUTUBE. Bottom screengrab of Jenny Agutter being interviewed in 2018 ( also found on YOUTUBE ).<br />
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JENNY AGUTTER AND TERI GARR.....<br />
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During the seventies and eighties, two of my favorite actresses were Jenny Agutter and Teri Garr.<br />
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I've been watching a lot of Jenny Agutter films lately.<br />
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As I write this, PBS is airing NEW episodes of CALL THE MIDWIFE.<br />
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Above are some LOGAN'S RUN collectibles ( photos from EBAY ).<br />
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I was thinking about her LOGAN'S RUN character, Jessica. In the book - by William F. Nolan - Jessica is much more aggressive and a bit colder than she is in the movie.<br />
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There are elements from the book, that I like more than the movie, and vice versa. The book and movie exist in their own universes, and I'm fine with that.<br />
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Screengrabs of Teri Garr on Late Night with David Letterman - 1980's.<br />
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I was also nuts about Teri Garr.<br />
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I can't count the number of times I've watched her on television shows and in theatrical movies.<br />
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Screengrabs of Teri Garr on STAR TREK ( ASSIGNMENT EARTH )<br />
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Screengrabs of Teri Garr being interviewed on Late Night with David Letterman - 1980s<br />
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Above is the BOOK cover of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH ( photo source AMAZON ).<br />
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SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER......<br />
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Yet another reminder that I have another blog. That blog means a lot to me. So, any help spreading the word of it's existence would be appreciated. See link below.....<br />
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<a href="https://ropclassof1981.blogspot.com/">CLASS OF 1981 REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM</a><br />
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Above is a screengrab I modified. You can print the above screengrab and use it as TOILET PAPER.<br />
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In the United States, we are suffering because of the actions and INACTIONS of an INSANE, INCOMPETENT, ULTRA-RIGHTWING NARCISSIST.<br />
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If isolation helps to slow down COVID-19 and that results in LESS deaths, then I'm OK with that.<br />
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Stay sane, stay home, and stay safe.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-48267149088300133232020-02-03T14:27:00.001-05:002020-02-04T12:34:30.837-05:00THIS AND THAT - FEBRUARY 2020<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdoxqcCA2X_UVhzH8C_VhbdbkKt2M7kxTodsGbHaD78be9BDPJSilESZjb_aSEicLSKEWUoCa18NfLpp8HNnCMbFa5GHccnTpZGZxJioZz73nrRo9iV8AIQTBHmf0ZRda6X1gCfjPZtY/s1600/dollar_tree_boy_who_loved_batman_blacklist_book_covers.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdoxqcCA2X_UVhzH8C_VhbdbkKt2M7kxTodsGbHaD78be9BDPJSilESZjb_aSEicLSKEWUoCa18NfLpp8HNnCMbFa5GHccnTpZGZxJioZz73nrRo9iV8AIQTBHmf0ZRda6X1gCfjPZtY/s320/dollar_tree_boy_who_loved_batman_blacklist_book_covers.jpg" width="320" height="225" data-original-width="521" data-original-height="367" /></a><br />
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DOLLAR TREE BOOKS.....<br />
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It's been a while since I've found anything I liked in the book aisle of my nearest <a href="https://www.dollartree.com/">DOLLAR TREE</a>.<br />
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I was happy to find these books.<br />
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THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN<br />
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This book was written by Michael Uslan. He's produced a ton of BATMAN movies, both live action and animated.<br />
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This book contains a lot of emotional material - including joy and sorrow.<br />
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I really love it.<br />
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The book also has a lot of color and black / white photos. Many of those photos are personal, and that makes it even better.<br />
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If you see this at your local DOLLAR TREE, I recommend you buy it.<br />
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WRITER - Michael Uslan<br />
PUBLISHER - Chronicle Books<br />
ISBN - 9780811875509<br />
HARDcover<br />
APPROXIMATE PAGE COUNT - over 250<br />
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THE BLACKLIST: THE BEEKEEPER NO. 159<br />
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This tv show airs on NBC.<br />
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I have NOT had the time to read this tie-in novel.<br />
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WRITER - Steven Piziks<br />
PUBLISHER - Titan Books<br />
ISBN - 9781783298051<br />
SOFTcover ( mass market tie-in )<br />
APPROXIMATE PAGE COUNT - over 300<br />
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Above is a view of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Mugu,_California">MUGU ROCK </a>via GOOGLE MAPS street view... I would often eat my diner there. It was therapeutic beyond description.<br />
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CLASS OF 1981.....<br />
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I've got a new webpage. It's personal, and has meaning to me.<br />
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Please have a look, and if you know someone that was in that program, leave a comment.<br />
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Click on link below.....<br />
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<a href="https://ropclassof1981.blogspot.com/">CLASS OF 1981 REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM</a><br />
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MORE PODCASTS.....<br />
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Here are some more podcasts I recommend. Maybe you'll like them, maybe you won't. You won't know until you listen.<br />
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See links below.....<br />
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<a href="http://suckthejoy.com/">SUCK THE JOY </a>- Lots of fun. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001849/">Kathleen Wilhoite </a>is one of the hosts, and she's the main reason I started listening. Now, I listen because I actually like the show.<br />
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<a href="https://soundcloud.com/never30">NEVER 30 </a>- I love this documentary style show. Lots of great stories.<br />
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<a href="https://proudlyresents.com/">PROUDLY RESENTS </a>- Fun rants and interviews. Give it a chance and listen.<br />
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<a href="https://filmphotographyproject.com/podcast/">FILM PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST </a>- Great show. If you love photography, you should listen at least once.<br />
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<a href="http://www.onstory.tv/podcast">ON STORY </a>- Interested in screenwriting?... Then listen to the screenwriters.<br />
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RANDY NEWMAN performing I LOVE L.A.<br />
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VIBES.....<br />
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A reminder, that these radio shows - and one station - may, or may not, help you relax.....<br />
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<a href="https://v4.hos.com/home">HEARTS OF SPACE<br />
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<a href="https://echoes.org/">ECHOES<br />
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<a href="https://www.radio.com/roqofthe80s/listen">KROQ<br />
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THE BANGLES performing MANIC MONDAY on AMERICAN BANDSTAND.<br />
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Search for these music videos......<br />
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THE LUNATICS HAVE TAKEN OVER THE ASYLUM by FUN BOY THREE<br />
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E=MC2 by BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE<br />
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THIS IS RADIO CLASH by THE CLASH<br />
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ANARCHY IN THE U.K. by THE SEX PISTOLS<br />
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ROCK THE CASBAH by THE CLASH<br />
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VOICES CARRY by TIL TUESDAY<br />
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DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES by ULTRAVOX<br />
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BLASPHEMOUS RUMOURS by DEPECHE MODE<br />
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BUT NOT TONIGHT by DEPECHE MODE<br />
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STRANGELOVE by DEPECHE MODE<br />
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PICTURES OF YOU by THE CURE<br />
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HEAVEN by THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS<br />
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HEARTBREAK BEAT by THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS<br />
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MANIC MONDAY by THE BANGLES<br />
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I LOVE L.A. by RANDY NEWMAN<br />
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THROUGH BEING COOL by DEVO<br />
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FREEDOM OF CHOICE by DEVO<br />
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CHANNEL Z by THE B52's<br />
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ROAM by THE B52's<br />
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RANDY NEWMAN performing I LOVE L.A.<br />
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Below are Screengrabs of a MOUNTAIN DEW commercial with Bryan Cranston - THE SHINING<br />
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That's all for now.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-19907053552342378732019-11-03T10:37:00.001-05:002019-11-03T10:41:27.321-05:00THIS AND THAT - NOVEMBER 2019 ( PART 1 of ? )<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo3MXoAXWFVhq4EoBauBzPjQ0uxekaiSR0IEYj8NVBAPP34Oz9IYkfUB0-sfgLSyj4RIfQ3vWcE0imXQYu1-bXGx57L-Opi24LB44meIgc0_ZxTytZoKBxMwuOKQnQ7bzYWqS1b7RVas/s1600/hard_case_crime_blood_sugar_daniel_kraus.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo3MXoAXWFVhq4EoBauBzPjQ0uxekaiSR0IEYj8NVBAPP34Oz9IYkfUB0-sfgLSyj4RIfQ3vWcE0imXQYu1-bXGx57L-Opi24LB44meIgc0_ZxTytZoKBxMwuOKQnQ7bzYWqS1b7RVas/s320/hard_case_crime_blood_sugar_daniel_kraus.jpg" width="199" height="320" data-original-width="247" data-original-height="398" /></a><br />
Above is the cover of BLOOD SUGAR by Daniel Kraus ( HARD CASE CRIME ).<br />
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IT'S BOTH, FICTION AND REALITY.....<br />
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Life and art have always been inseparable.<br />
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A new novel called BLOOD SUGAR has been released.<br />
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The book is about a psycho that uses halloween for homicidal activities.<br />
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I was reminded about the book, when I saw news reports about a man being arrested for putting RAZOR BLADES in treat or treat bags.<br />
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I have great memories of halloween during the late sixties and early seventies. Actually, that's a LIE! For me, halloween has always been a surreal event.<br />
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Once upon a time, it was common for kids to roam the streets from sundown to about nine P.M.<br />
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It was halloween night, so that made it ok to stay out.<br />
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We usually stayed in groups, but that was NO guarantee of safety.<br />
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Above are news reports of another typical halloween night in the U.S.A. ( how sad for all of us ).<br />
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I still remember one specific incident, it involved some guys trying to abduct a boy - they ran out of a Chevy/GMC Suburban, or International Travelall. But, as soon as all the kids on the sidewalk started screaming, they jumped back in the vehicle and hit the gas.<br />
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Teenage bullies would occasionally arrive in packs and steal bags from little kids - and hit them also. What a bunch of PUSSY LOSERS! However, they weren't so brave when some of the parents chased them down, and gave then the beatings they so richly deserved.<br />
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Above are screengrabs of a man arrested for putting RAZOR BLADES in kids candy bags.<br />
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There were also countless reports of drugs and sharp objects in candy.<br />
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These days, you usually don't see kids going from home to home. In some communities it still happens, but in most areas, that type of interaction is history.<br />
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DECADES TV.....<br />
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Is there a <a href="https://www.decades.com/">DACADES</a> affiliate in your area?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3d1RSfC3AnJPAu3EVpNDkTNe61agGv8ijl0Np-JfyZ6FrRayTANUrBrBEKTVHdA-5lXWI_Ge8dw4B8cptuXHFlHl7GV7bsH1f9KMkZntUOxrjRRgG3wRVCJEDKQZDGm4-10JLiLbszOY/s1600/300_decades_twin_peaks_weekend_binge.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3d1RSfC3AnJPAu3EVpNDkTNe61agGv8ijl0Np-JfyZ6FrRayTANUrBrBEKTVHdA-5lXWI_Ge8dw4B8cptuXHFlHl7GV7bsH1f9KMkZntUOxrjRRgG3wRVCJEDKQZDGm4-10JLiLbszOY/s320/300_decades_twin_peaks_weekend_binge.jpg" width="320" height="237" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="296" /></a><br />
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During a recent weekend, The DECADES TV channel aired every season one and season two episode of TWIN PEAKS. It was fantastic!<br />
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DARK SHADOWS is also shown on DECADES TV.<br />
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I think 1970, is when I saw my first episode of DARK SHADOWS. I had arrived home from school early, and was flipping channels, when I stumbled across this show. I remember thinking, "this isn't a soap opera. It has vampires and other spooky stuff".<br />
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FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA AND MARTIN SCORSESE CAN EAT SHIT AND CHOKE ON IT!.....<br />
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I do NOT like superheros. However, what I HATE FAR MORE than superheros, are ARROGANT, OUT-OF-TOUCH, SHOBIZ SCUMBAGS, that defend CHILD RAPISTS!<br />
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If I remember correctly, Mr. SCORSESE has defended FUGITIVE / CHILD RAPIST Polanski on several occasions! So, where does he get off insulting others?!<br />
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COPPOLA is even worse! He has A LOT OF NERVE using the word DESPICABLE! Keep in mind, that he SHAMELESSLY DEFENDS - AND WORKS WITH - THE ABOMINATION CALLED VICTOR SALVA! He looks down on people involved with comic book based films. Really?! Are you FUCKING KIDDING ME?! HE's the one that should be ashamed!<br />
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Both of these guys think their shit doesn't stink. Even worse, are the folks that proudly kiss their asses - as if, they were deities.<br />
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The next time CRAPPOLA - AKA COPPOLA - uses the word DESPICABLE, he better be standing in front of a mirror!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6abcGZLwUQ1Og3JC5UPU66CFLHxJ0CECHi1g3EZrwZm_yK2ynfFqpJjMyhCyi0TpCuKmGnpF5v5Td_n7GM7MOkjeSMJaMeK1jaU84X6QagH_yYX1FfSLpEPB0zD4_w1ZuRujmuCMEH-8/s1600/700_PIC_N_SAVE_1968_june_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6abcGZLwUQ1Og3JC5UPU66CFLHxJ0CECHi1g3EZrwZm_yK2ynfFqpJjMyhCyi0TpCuKmGnpF5v5Td_n7GM7MOkjeSMJaMeK1jaU84X6QagH_yYX1FfSLpEPB0zD4_w1ZuRujmuCMEH-8/s320/700_PIC_N_SAVE_1968_june_5.jpg" width="175" height="320" data-original-width="382" data-original-height="700" /></a><br />
Above is a PIC 'N' SAVE newspaper ad from 1968.<br />
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DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE STORE CHAIN?......<br />
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If you lived in the western United States during the sixties, seventies, and eighties, then you're familiar with PIC 'N' SAVE stores. They were similar to DOLLAR TREE, except everything did NOT cost a dollar.<br />
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Everything was extremely discounted, and they would occasionally have peculiar items.<br />
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As a kid, I was fascinated by that store. I got books, model kits, t-shirts, and even discovered HOT WHEELS at PIC 'N' SAVE.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORLc4N5Wv-RxTOSq7s4UWywbs9kqacn6UR1wQXFaY3QW0huSIiZANS9HALxd8UwMIKNvAzWpLoUVL4VcOPnuVbARsEYJYpzV7f7DMwkUJ3TDniA3S3qsxaw28PA_CU_vijz1ZSWG0eBA/s1600/700_pic_n_save_bag_1960s_1970s.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORLc4N5Wv-RxTOSq7s4UWywbs9kqacn6UR1wQXFaY3QW0huSIiZANS9HALxd8UwMIKNvAzWpLoUVL4VcOPnuVbARsEYJYpzV7f7DMwkUJ3TDniA3S3qsxaw28PA_CU_vijz1ZSWG0eBA/s320/700_pic_n_save_bag_1960s_1970s.jpg" width="320" height="127" data-original-width="1297" data-original-height="513" /></a><br />
Above are cell phone photos of a PIC 'N' SAVE bag from the sixties or seventies - I don't know for certain how old it is. The bag is in excellent condition! One of my family members found it in a box.<br />
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PIN 'N' SAVE's name was ripped-off by countless companies - both regional and national.<br />
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Just for the record, this store did NOT change their name. They were ELIMINATED and then, REPLACED by BIG LOTS. The folks that owned PIC 'N' SAVE, also owned BIG LOTS.<br />
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Several other chains were also REPLACED by BIG LOTS.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeztzFLXd1IP9C52033rBxmgMRgMn0q6EhSx4ESYOza8alN88Zq5osAuJl7cCOltdHcyWbqvvjtacRpV1hTlO2553bEZqY_KOmzJBr37J0Cttquo5LylKPmKXa65nCyhT7NnodC8HrjzM/s1600/300_gowland_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeztzFLXd1IP9C52033rBxmgMRgMn0q6EhSx4ESYOza8alN88Zq5osAuJl7cCOltdHcyWbqvvjtacRpV1hTlO2553bEZqY_KOmzJBr37J0Cttquo5LylKPmKXa65nCyhT7NnodC8HrjzM/s320/300_gowland_1.jpg" width="320" height="217" data-original-width="695" data-original-height="472" /></a><br />
Above are scans of the front and back covers of PETER GOWLAND PHOTOGRAPHS THE FIGURE ( 1962 ).<br />
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PETER GOWLAND PHOTOGRAPHS THE FIGURE.....<br />
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This is a great little instructional book.<br />
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It was published by WHITESTONE in 1962, and it's been out-of-print for a LONG time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlaUOMOpjQNjHmbBG5SdyB6dI2RRayX52ELa5bhTn2qB72vR-_LENnG88rlVDWeUqXmgjQSFBo_RUobC-MQQ4IWryipvUSBF12vwH9JNtgmO2lx1TS7fgO0sWiQYqWvJfejK3wL0Ey8A/s1600/300_gowland_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlaUOMOpjQNjHmbBG5SdyB6dI2RRayX52ELa5bhTn2qB72vR-_LENnG88rlVDWeUqXmgjQSFBo_RUobC-MQQ4IWryipvUSBF12vwH9JNtgmO2lx1TS7fgO0sWiQYqWvJfejK3wL0Ey8A/s320/300_gowland_3.jpg" width="270" height="320" data-original-width="439" data-original-height="521" /></a><br />
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It's printed on a crappy type of paper.<br />
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It's still useful, and contains great photography.<br />
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DVD covers for 10x10 and BERLIN SYNDROME.<br />
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MORE DOLLAR TREE DVD's.....<br />
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10x10 ( VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT ) - I didn't think I would like this movie, but I did. Great acting and action.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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BERLIN SYNDROME ( VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT ) - The acting is great, and I really enjoyed this movie.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaL14o4JX9QPRMayrpmE3CfQ8xTlE2x8gjuWoLaveNJKKhGIyW1SCy8uyASKEyPjtcwkBedTGGX2Hhe9hCB3YkAb4MSTHIlDlndHnqwyUgozUWwOOOcGb41DqevTK5OevHLwzF2hF2mbc/s1600/300_dvd_bang_bang_noir.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaL14o4JX9QPRMayrpmE3CfQ8xTlE2x8gjuWoLaveNJKKhGIyW1SCy8uyASKEyPjtcwkBedTGGX2Hhe9hCB3YkAb4MSTHIlDlndHnqwyUgozUWwOOOcGb41DqevTK5OevHLwzF2hF2mbc/s320/300_dvd_bang_bang_noir.jpg" width="320" height="231" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="253" /></a><br />
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KISS KISS BANG BANG ( WARNER BROS ) - I loved this flick. It's a lot of fun.<br />
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It also has a great cast - Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, and Corbin Bernsen.<br />
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It has dark humor, great action scenes, and Michelle Monaghan makes it sexy.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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TOMORROW YOU'RE GONE ( RLJ ) - I like this movie.<br />
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Willem Dafoe, Stephen Dorff, and Michelle Monaghan are in this film.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-KO9uM7fWWe4RHyGWqCioGOhiMv4YV2vj6rf3U24malbhdwUMgDB4w0RH6eX94l5No9jOf6eJB4zjFsNnpFMrnKUvPMKLnQJ_fgxt5dagUV1E67KFDp15EUkR_iEGW2yqC9CagLukn0/s1600/300_dvd_mill_creek_spy_go.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-KO9uM7fWWe4RHyGWqCioGOhiMv4YV2vj6rf3U24malbhdwUMgDB4w0RH6eX94l5No9jOf6eJB4zjFsNnpFMrnKUvPMKLnQJ_fgxt5dagUV1E67KFDp15EUkR_iEGW2yqC9CagLukn0/s320/300_dvd_mill_creek_spy_go.jpg" width="320" height="229" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="251" /></a><br />
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SOVIET SPIES ( MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT ) - This 4 movie collection has, The Russian Specialist ( with Dolph Lundgren ), Little Nikita , Man on a String, and A Dandy in Aspic.<br />
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LITTLE NIKITA is my favorite. I saw it in the theater. A lot of familiar faces in this flick. Such as, Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, Richard Lynch, Richard Bradford, and Jerry Hardin.<br />
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I did NOT like, MAN ON A STRING.<br />
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All of these movies are presented in WIDEscreen, and are on one disc.<br />
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I love MILL CREEK collections.<br />
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GO ( MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT ) - I think this movie is a lot of fun.<br />
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I enjoy watching Sarah Polley. She's genuinely talented and smart.<br />
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Katie Holmes, Scott Wolf, and Jay Mohr, also share the screen.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7FLGDX_bnRDQUkD8Q2-AtisIt2j69x1nl6gCUZvdHVdwwC6-0EiVaHzE-2aFF4DqrBO0-BZlUNlH39hc9Yh72uYFWfswAxZb_X_OM6tQMga5v8mpC5CRy8muNRkOOVKwrBu52qA_2K0/s1600/300_dvd_walk_stripper.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7FLGDX_bnRDQUkD8Q2-AtisIt2j69x1nl6gCUZvdHVdwwC6-0EiVaHzE-2aFF4DqrBO0-BZlUNlH39hc9Yh72uYFWfswAxZb_X_OM6tQMga5v8mpC5CRy8muNRkOOVKwrBu52qA_2K0/s320/300_dvd_walk_stripper.jpg" width="320" height="231" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="253" /></a><br />
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THE WALK ( SONY ) - I prefer the documentary that aired on PBS. But, this is still good movie.<br />
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When I first heard Joseph Gordon-Levitt's French accent, I couldn't stop laughing.<br />
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I do NOT like Ben Kingsley. So, the less I say about him the better.<br />
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I really enjoyed the movie.<br />
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It's WIDEscreen.<br />
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AFTERNOON DELIGHT ( CINEDIGM ) - In my opinion, Kathryn Hahn is one of the most UNDERRATED and UNAPPRECIATED actresses in hollyWEIRD.<br />
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Juno Temple is also an important part of this movie.<br />
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I liked this movie a lot.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqdH9cwRM4xCnRNeVLy1GfANDhwBnT02egpXj_2Py5hUCUXbFI4oKeAN3ua97F4OkSXy4wwpHt1DIYFeu2_YMBnu0qdpImENJX1KYETxsjVj0PVklpwsPok_4mSz7wC6iobWFo6eGTUQ/s1600/300_Dan_Fogelberg_SAME_OLD_LANG_SYNE_record.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqdH9cwRM4xCnRNeVLy1GfANDhwBnT02egpXj_2Py5hUCUXbFI4oKeAN3ua97F4OkSXy4wwpHt1DIYFeu2_YMBnu0qdpImENJX1KYETxsjVj0PVklpwsPok_4mSz7wC6iobWFo6eGTUQ/s320/300_Dan_Fogelberg_SAME_OLD_LANG_SYNE_record.jpg" width="320" height="282" data-original-width="341" data-original-height="300" /></a><br />
Photo of the 45rpm record of SAME OLD LANG SYNE ( picture from EBAY ).<br />
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NOT JUST A SONG.....<br />
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Some songs are like micro-sized novels, and others like poetry. These types of songs bring out your memories, and raw emotions. They're the types of songs that mean something to you.<br />
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For me, one of those songs is called SAME OLD LANG SYNE. It was written and sung by Dan Fogelberg ( 1951 – 2007 ). The song is from 1980, and I remember purchasing the 45 rpm record.<br />
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P.S. - Sorry for any grammatical errors. I do NOT have a lot of time to write these blog posts.....<br />
P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-68298636639391332242019-10-19T14:41:00.006-04:002021-01-25T19:14:08.352-05:00THIS AND THAT - OCTOBER 2019 ( PART 1 OF ? )<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb33o7a-R_kozNELp94hS-3fDdifES2nVF4NnmN_pam6weqWDgee1tm0Jgjq7YyE0cTUqZCGU4YmT_p6nyeHGynKbRwg4sQHl4bR2KmEwvNrJK1AoAW3CnZWkDJp8lOA-l1cCyzn9CIds/s1600/350_dollar_tree_ad.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb33o7a-R_kozNELp94hS-3fDdifES2nVF4NnmN_pam6weqWDgee1tm0Jgjq7YyE0cTUqZCGU4YmT_p6nyeHGynKbRwg4sQHl4bR2KmEwvNrJK1AoAW3CnZWkDJp8lOA-l1cCyzn9CIds/s320/350_dollar_tree_ad.jpg" width="244" /></a><br />
I scanned PART of a recent DOLLAR TREE advertisement.<br />
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DOLLAR TREE flicks... I've purchased a few dozen titles this year. Below are some brief thoughts on a handful of discs.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGMHIMaHvQ9O5uX_IfhEHziAjGSYQ9zxPm69M3trobGylxFbcHQnSaUzLDQrVSJIAXmLT9u2RnVcHUjGJQe2I8WX4PyPr1JCzynm0ojZk-csovZ2S_iyqM4UtKezUJ7qYS12CB3mCZ5U/s1600/350_dollar_tree_dvd_bad_words_sushi_girl.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="350" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGMHIMaHvQ9O5uX_IfhEHziAjGSYQ9zxPm69M3trobGylxFbcHQnSaUzLDQrVSJIAXmLT9u2RnVcHUjGJQe2I8WX4PyPr1JCzynm0ojZk-csovZ2S_iyqM4UtKezUJ7qYS12CB3mCZ5U/s320/350_dollar_tree_dvd_bad_words_sushi_girl.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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BAD WORDS ( UNIVERSAL / FOCUS FEATURES ) - I LOVE THIS MOVIE!... Great story, great performances, and great camera work.<br />
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It's presented in WIDEscreen, and is a DVD/BLU-RAY combo set.<br />
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SUSHI GIRL ( MAGNOLIA / MAGNET ) - I'll get straight to the point, I HATE THIS MOVIE!<br />
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Think of it, as a counterfeit seventies exploitation film. This is what happens, when I do NOT read the back of the DVD case.<br />
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Also, I do NOT like Tony Todd, enough said.<br />
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SUSHI GIRL is presented in BULLSHIT-VISION.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJr5SNnRggX_QYzIi1jc5Pi-HvWfxQzAclaqQRg7GzvOJZ2aJHTqm22RfzjNn_rfmWkV3IQo6lA4UBfNIbxBtdRPqIqofd-lf5Rh9DklIlmXrKM9uMxP85FBWf7D8B623z5dKvj1CQEw/s1600/350_dollar_tree_dvd_informers_compliance.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="350" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJr5SNnRggX_QYzIi1jc5Pi-HvWfxQzAclaqQRg7GzvOJZ2aJHTqm22RfzjNn_rfmWkV3IQo6lA4UBfNIbxBtdRPqIqofd-lf5Rh9DklIlmXrKM9uMxP85FBWf7D8B623z5dKvj1CQEw/s320/350_dollar_tree_dvd_informers_compliance.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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INFORMERS ( SONY ) - This movie was a BIG surprise to me. I ended up liking this film tremendously. It takes place during the early eighties. It deals with love, sex, drugs, aids, self loathing, wealth, fame, and the way we treat each other.<br />
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It's beautifully filmed, and the acting is excellent.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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COMPLIANCE ( MAGNOLIA ) - A few years ago, I wrote a rant about this movie. Actually, my rant was about the film's DETRACTORS.<br />
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I like this movie a lot. They kept the story as factual as possible. Love the acting and camera work.<br />
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It's in WIDEscreen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUucxGFhqV7vQINVsUmRwiW8UX8n_CteezWpfoxqnD4gyE3cMLv6PTaRLKFz9V-vLFh5Nqpbg3u0C53zEgvvdRf_vfDYdCzvbD-79cArL-NXCs5oSGYC4a3LyhM9nNYOxCwBpJ4grYV8/s1600/350_dollar_tree_dvd_midnight_movies_shakes_the_clown.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="350" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUucxGFhqV7vQINVsUmRwiW8UX8n_CteezWpfoxqnD4gyE3cMLv6PTaRLKFz9V-vLFh5Nqpbg3u0C53zEgvvdRf_vfDYdCzvbD-79cArL-NXCs5oSGYC4a3LyhM9nNYOxCwBpJ4grYV8/s320/350_dollar_tree_dvd_midnight_movies_shakes_the_clown.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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MIDNIGHT MOVIES 4 PACK ( MGM ) - Contains, MORONS FROM OUTER SPACE, ALIEN FROM L.A., THE MAN FROM PLANET X, and THE ANGRY RED PLANET.<br />
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ALIEN FROM L.A., THE MAN FROM PLANET X, and THE ANGRY RED PLANET, are FULLscreen. I did NOT watch MORONS FROM OUTER SPACE. So, I don't know if it's FULLscreen also.<br />
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It's a two disc set ( double sided discs ).<br />
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SHAKES THE CLOWN ( MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT ) - I must have been one of the few people to pay to watch this flick when it first hit theaters.<br />
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I LOVE IT!... And I make NO apologies for feeling that way!<br />
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It's presented in WIDEscreen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsjR9bklOKGCSC23TrZbGbsTVTJX8EIAYGfmucN9ylqpxR1x-D3xP_HImrh37Vnm_PFT-EmywmwoOkQtJXawro3mnwoP6c7zqbbLqgkBnsjZzbdTcJZEzlu_Z_LiNtnKdlVKyVzDbuRg/s1600/350_bunny_yeager_1.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="767" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPsjR9bklOKGCSC23TrZbGbsTVTJX8EIAYGfmucN9ylqpxR1x-D3xP_HImrh37Vnm_PFT-EmywmwoOkQtJXawro3mnwoP6c7zqbbLqgkBnsjZzbdTcJZEzlu_Z_LiNtnKdlVKyVzDbuRg/s320/350_bunny_yeager_1.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Above are the front and back covers of BUNNY YEAGER'S ABC'S OF FIGURE PHOTOGRAPHY ( from 1964 ).<br />
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BUNNY YEAGER'S ABC'S OF FIGURE PHOTOGRAPHY is a great little instructional book.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsjUN8E9xqusTlmgploF5EPgFmtgIRN0-WHtBAE6yviA0g4CX_3wMvv-8u__7T2a5yzLQQvGhVb3RrwSp83le0vLnM-rVHL1vIRw0dl-BWmYn4ajlxJfEp7c-J4ptsWP_Gj8KwZlYNbs/s1600/350_bunny_yeager_2.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="849" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsjUN8E9xqusTlmgploF5EPgFmtgIRN0-WHtBAE6yviA0g4CX_3wMvv-8u__7T2a5yzLQQvGhVb3RrwSp83le0vLnM-rVHL1vIRw0dl-BWmYn4ajlxJfEp7c-J4ptsWP_Gj8KwZlYNbs/s320/350_bunny_yeager_2.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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It was published in 1964, by a company called WHITESTONE PUBLICATIONS. Do NOT confuse them with WHITESTONE PUBLISHING ( a religious publisher ).<br />
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It's a softcover. However, it's constructed more like a magazine. In fact, the interior pages have a brittle newspaper feel to them.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBgGhwK9Lpw56g7Al3j9K3wq5f3ua7WKRJfVacn3-8h61m9uPRfIvYuRmh4_qz4hoAeSvjuGr85c3rp64jEqwJ4htAIdidxh0jEmk1lY0V3ErjlWKO-fgB5QGN8r6mp7NixhDoVI8buQ/s1600/350_bunny_yeager_3.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="889" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBgGhwK9Lpw56g7Al3j9K3wq5f3ua7WKRJfVacn3-8h61m9uPRfIvYuRmh4_qz4hoAeSvjuGr85c3rp64jEqwJ4htAIdidxh0jEmk1lY0V3ErjlWKO-fgB5QGN8r6mp7NixhDoVI8buQ/s320/350_bunny_yeager_3.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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All the interior photos are in black and white.<br />
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If you're wondering, yes, there's plenty of ladies in and out of clothes.<br />
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It's been out-of-pint for decades.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeo-mhCudFyjnCJ0UllUqYBKokpff5hHq2jMDodLr6cvo2iNnXf-giF4i31F2IyiYE7swu0GFBBeOAC2-BNckPi4Kee9U0LjyK95IlyyVGOnovDyCm4RB8CjICzIXnbQ88z3Rww_eDB8/s1600/mags_family_circle_magazine_oct_17_2019.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="134" data-original-width="500" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeo-mhCudFyjnCJ0UllUqYBKokpff5hHq2jMDodLr6cvo2iNnXf-giF4i31F2IyiYE7swu0GFBBeOAC2-BNckPi4Kee9U0LjyK95IlyyVGOnovDyCm4RB8CjICzIXnbQ88z3Rww_eDB8/s320/mags_family_circle_magazine_oct_17_2019.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Screengrab from GOOGLE NEWS, about FAMILY CIRCLE magazine.<br />
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MORE MAGAZINES DISAPPEAR.....<br />
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FAMILY CIRCLE magazine will soon be history.<br />
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So many magazines have disappeared, or are close to disappearing.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5zmQ9LzNs557YToAOx-Z99AEHAb613P9PAA-zBPZBHt1Tza6kdNIEhUNnIXQ4aUQ6ZRc7TrBQBucCJT5QMpNQ93PL-EZ-k2rOANJvA9zwsFSzoeHkNn6Ft0c0unzcrR7M44GYqzSuqw/s1600/mags_mad_penthouse_swank.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="823" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5zmQ9LzNs557YToAOx-Z99AEHAb613P9PAA-zBPZBHt1Tza6kdNIEhUNnIXQ4aUQ6ZRc7TrBQBucCJT5QMpNQ93PL-EZ-k2rOANJvA9zwsFSzoeHkNn6Ft0c0unzcrR7M44GYqzSuqw/s320/mags_mad_penthouse_swank.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Many periodicals SHOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT by doing stupid things, and by continuing to make the same mistakes. They do NOT listen to their customer base.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcmeKIW3BrfhUtf-vc_kp88r9TmOeX_bNX7upQxXvVy4JeVsh6WaUmqzVqQh_30tpE0vRd1X9K_2ODHpZfYECXPUc-3GziGhSxbq8RYNvHu7zBIG02GhXBaxj1zBXMv-E6sYEZpkfC3Y/s1600/mags_playboy_heyday.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="803" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcmeKIW3BrfhUtf-vc_kp88r9TmOeX_bNX7upQxXvVy4JeVsh6WaUmqzVqQh_30tpE0vRd1X9K_2ODHpZfYECXPUc-3GziGhSxbq8RYNvHu7zBIG02GhXBaxj1zBXMv-E6sYEZpkfC3Y/s320/mags_playboy_heyday.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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PLAYBOY is a great example of what happens when you do NOT listen to your customer base, and continuously make STUPID decisions.<br />
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The BUNNY RAG is close to extinction. It's been dead to me since the nineties. Read the quotes below ( from the NEW YORK POST - 2019 ).<br />
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QUOTES.....<br />
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"Playboy went ad-free with its winter issue"<br />
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"hiked its cover price to a hefty $24.99 per issue"<br />
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"USPS data that shows that circulation has continued to dip over the past 12 months"<br />
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"alienated its loyal older readers"<br />
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"Its average total paid circulation was 206,483 for the six issues in 2018, down by more than a third from a year earlier"<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0cG0lVkDlg69jgxorQcPoSjYOxZLM8273afTmWQZF8Kjc_6aBWW_AO4rV3TJqSkxwY0fjgXQRfJ0r3o3ymEEKyWsY8KtLRZMzSgwtC26Zd07k_Mnr-LSBgRye-zwg2E6gEjLbGuZ3XA/s1600/mags_motor_trend_card_and_driver_popular_mechanics_road_track.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="1078" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0cG0lVkDlg69jgxorQcPoSjYOxZLM8273afTmWQZF8Kjc_6aBWW_AO4rV3TJqSkxwY0fjgXQRfJ0r3o3ymEEKyWsY8KtLRZMzSgwtC26Zd07k_Mnr-LSBgRye-zwg2E6gEjLbGuZ3XA/s320/mags_motor_trend_card_and_driver_popular_mechanics_road_track.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS PER ISSUE?!... Are you FUCKING KIDDING ME?!<br />
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From what I understand, they only publish FOUR pathetic issues per year!<br />
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Millions of people, like me, watched this publication quickly lose it's magic.<br />
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My interest started fading during the early nineties, when they became obsessed with sensationalism.<br />
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Remember when PLAYBOY had THE WOMEN OF WALMART issue? How about THE WOMEN OF 7-ELEVEN issue? Or THE WOMEN OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS issue?... OK, I lied about that last title. When they started doing that kind of crap, it did NOT receive a warm reception from most of the folks I knew.<br />
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They would also pay whatever FLAVOR OF THE YEAR, ridiculous amounts of money to pose for them.<br />
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PLAYBOY used to be a beautifully photographed, well written, and well-thought-out publication. Now, it's just fading wallpaper.<br />
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I see the same thing happening to many other periodicals, and it makes me sad.<br />
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Above is a screengrab from a Norwegian vacation commercial. I find it very relaxing.<br />
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WHY SPORADIC UPDATES?..... This blog is NOT a job. So, when it stops being fun / therapeutic, it's time to stop.<br />
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My reasons for NOT posting?... I've been, and continue to be, extremely busy - to put it mildly.<br />
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I've been dealing with A LOT of serious issues and personal tragedy. It's been truly horrific in countless ways, and for far too long.<br /><br />P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-71541592630167434532019-05-17T11:21:00.001-04:002019-05-17T11:26:12.384-04:00THE ELEVATOR IS WORKING AGAIN!... THE END OF THE BIG BANG THEORY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfE0WqyVH6OXINJrYCuUL5xNdrvgiFAZgg00GyIu0CIemDXDABMOOteewOIPqlbkP2GCQyE9XmTG7JQs_KmQThE5zh2xRXPorbVYPgeiHq6vEzokWJdi_g7K9E_j0lyPE6DS0v0QuJRU/s1600/700_bbt_elevator.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfE0WqyVH6OXINJrYCuUL5xNdrvgiFAZgg00GyIu0CIemDXDABMOOteewOIPqlbkP2GCQyE9XmTG7JQs_KmQThE5zh2xRXPorbVYPgeiHq6vEzokWJdi_g7K9E_j0lyPE6DS0v0QuJRU/s320/700_bbt_elevator.jpg" width="320" height="179" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="392" /></a><br />
Screengrab from the BIG BANG THEORY ( The Change Constant / The Stockholm Syndrome )... Penny gets off the elevator.<br />
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The LAST two episodes of the BIG BANG THEORY aired on Thursday May 16, 2019.<br />
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I wanted this show to END while it was still loved, and while I still cared about the characters. I think many people felt the same way.<br />
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I was VERY happy with the way things ended.<br />
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The writing was clever, witty, intelligent, and sincere - the WRITERS were AMAZING.<br />
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The characters evolved - as most real people do.<br />
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It had a lot of dark humor, but it was never mean-spirited.<br />
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There was A LOT of genuine talent, in front and behind the camera.<br />
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They were resourceful. The creators of the show, made the most of what they had to work with.<br />
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All of the above things, set this show apart from the vast majority of so-called MAINSTREAM NETWORK shows.<br />
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Screengrabs from the BIG BANG THEORY ( The Change Constant / The Stockholm Syndrome ).<br />
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Screengrabs from the BIG BANG THEORY ( The Change Constant / The Stockholm Syndrome ).<br />
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The spin-off series YOUNG SHELDON, had a crossover episode. It had all the BIG BANG THEORY characters as kids.<br />
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Screengrabs from YOUNG SHELDON ( A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast )... It was a crossover episode.<br />
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It was a fun night. Two BIG BANG THEORY episodes, followed by a crossover episode of YOUNG SHELDON, and then a behind-the-scenes special.<br />
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Screengrab from UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY: A BIG BANG FAREWELL<br />
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Screengrab of the hand print ceremony at the CHINESE THEATRE ( from an online video - channel 5 - KTLA Los Angeles ).<br />
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Screengrab of the last BIG BANG THEORY vanity card.<br />
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The cast appeared on the LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT ( screengrab from online video ).<br />
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The BIG BANG THEORY was the ONLY mainstream network show I watched on a regular basis.<br />
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I don't know the release date for the season 12 DVD.<br />
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It ends, as it began..... Screengrab from the LAST episode.P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-61085350202295452452019-04-25T14:01:00.003-04:002020-11-22T08:45:06.370-05:00THIS AND THAT - APRIL 2019<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ6JZxKMmrmXbuIY4rYdXCn7OLjh_9kH2YeYqRTASR8n3xBRH4FVtoYQHWpqtbcKngqhwsyEckRj2e5TqVCempE8wF308DwzITSr1Cvy_VFBCR3GdoJ2KBQZ7A-iITXvr0fyNA871k_Y/s1600/tommy_boy_poster.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ6JZxKMmrmXbuIY4rYdXCn7OLjh_9kH2YeYqRTASR8n3xBRH4FVtoYQHWpqtbcKngqhwsyEckRj2e5TqVCempE8wF308DwzITSr1Cvy_VFBCR3GdoJ2KBQZ7A-iITXvr0fyNA871k_Y/s320/tommy_boy_poster.jpg" width="216" /></a><br />
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YEAH, I LOVE TOMMY BOY.....<br />
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I'm proudly admitting it in public, I LOVE TOMMY BOY! So, to all the trolls..... GO FIST YOURSELVES!<br />
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Screengrabs of Chris Farley and David Spade singing ERES TU ( by MOCEDADES )... Love this scene. They're performing it with so much sincerity. That song was - and still is - extremely popular. I saw a YOUTUBE video, of it being sung in Korea by a man with a bunch of backup singers and full orchestra.<br />
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Screengrabs above, a German tv show host introduces MOCEDADES, as they perform ERES TU.... Video found on YOUTUBE and is from the 1970s.<br />
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TOMMY BOY was released on region one DVD by PARAMOUNT.<br />
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BARGAIN BOOKS.....<br />
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I got a book about NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET for $4.95 at HAMILTON BOOK.<br />
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Just for the record, I'n NOT fond of the rest of the movies, just the FIRST flick.<br />
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This SOFTcover version is LOADED with pictures and info.<br />
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It has over 350 pages, and measures approximately 6" wide, by 9" tall.<br />
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It was written by Thommy Hutson, and published by PERMUTED PLATINUM.<br />
The ISBN is 9781618686404.<br />
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While I was at one of my local DOLLAR TREE stores, I found three mass market paperbacks.<br />
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HUNT: BEYOND THE FROZEN FIRE - I have not had the time to read this book yet.<br />
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It's written by Christa Faust.<br />
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It was published by TITAN BOOKS, and the ISBN is 9781781169940.<br />
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THE NICE GUYS - This is a movie tie-in. I did not see the film, but I did enjoy reading the book.<br />
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It's written by Charles Ardai - he's one of my favorite writers.<br />
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It was published by TITAN BOOKS, and the ISBN is 9781785652578.<br />
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FRINGE: THE BURNING MAN - This is a television tie-in for a show that aired on the FOX network. I found it much more entertaining than the episodes I watched.<br />
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It's written by Christa Faust ( I like the way she writes ).<br />
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It was published by TITAN BOOKS, and the ISBN is 9781781163115.<br />
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MAGAZINES.....<br />
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I haven't purchased an issue of TV GUIDE since the nineties. It's much bigger now. I preferred the small sized original version. Anyway, I got the issue with Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco on the cover. This issue has an article on the BIG BANG THEORY.<br />
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In regards to the tv listings, it's useless to me. Why?... Because, most of the channels listed are pay channels, and I do NOT subscribe to any of them. It's over-the-air or nothing! Just for the record, most of the people I know, have eliminated their cable service.<br />
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While I was attending a local auto show, I signed up for a FREE subscription to MOTOR TREND magazine. I've been a GEARHEAD for most of my life, so I didn't have to think about this. plus, I can't argue with the price, can I?<br />
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At DOLLAR TREE, I saw four magazine titles that I had never seen before. They're all from last year, and they were in a special cardboard display.<br />
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Each periodical seemed to be compiled from previously published stories, that appeared in PARADE ( newspaper supplement ).<br />
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The original price for each rag was $4.99.<br />
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The subjects were food, hairstyles, health, and entertainment.<br />
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Above are photos of southern California yearbooks from 1980 and 1981 ( photo source EBAY ).<br />
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HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS.....<br />
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If I could travel back in time, what would I do differently? Well, I would try to correct all the mistakes I've made. However, I would most likely make NEW mistakes.<br />
<br /><div>I can NOT take back the stupid comments I made to a girl I was enamored of.</div><div><br /></div>
Both of us, were part of a special program that was held at a local airport, and the students were from different schools throughout the county. Anyway, she never showed up for the last day of class. So, I never got a chance to apologize, or explain what prompted me to say it.<br /><br /><div>I never saw her again. She has entered my mind frequently, during the past few years.<br />
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I don't know if she's alive and well, and I've come to the realization that I'll probably never have closure in regards to this matter. This is important to me, for reasons that I don't want to share.<br />
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I've tried to find her and others from this class. But, I've had NO luck.<br />
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I've been told to use FACEBOOK, but I'm NOT going to give my private information to such a NEFARIOUS COMPANY.<br />
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I found a website called CLASSMATES.COM.<br />
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I'm NOT going PAY to use any website, especially a company like CLASSMATES.<br />
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Screengrabs of the CLASSMATES website.<br />
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It seems like ninety-five percent of the reviews I've read for CLASSMATES have been NEGATIVE. The few good reviews must have been written by delusional douchebags on drugs... or maybe employees of the company?<br />
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QUOTE below is from the CHICAGO READER ( By Michael Miner and published on Jan. 20, 2011 )<br />
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"Classmates made news last August, it wasn't flattering. Andrew Cuomo, then attorney general of New York, announced Classmates was one of a handful of sites that would each pay $2.1 million in fines and restitution over fraudulent hidden fees"<br />
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They post digital versions of high school YEARBOOKS online. According to the complaints I've read, they also sell very LOW quality reprints that people can NOT get refunds for.<br />
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Apparently, many of the yearbooks they have posted online, have very personal inscriptions in them.<br />
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QUOTE below is from the CHICAGO READER ( By Michael Miner and published on Jan. 20, 2011 )<br />
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"nestled among the golden oldies of our collective memories is the jagged residue of love, longing, and loss. These are the complicated and eternally painful memories that are no one's business but our own"<br />
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In regards to the special class I attended, our instructor had taken a class photo, but I never got a copy. In addition, my graduation certificate had my name spelled incorrectly. Well, I finally got a replacement certificate, but they don't know anything about the class photo.<br />
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They also could NOT provide me with a list of my classmates. So, that was my reason for browsing the CLASSMATES website.<br />
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Above are photos of southern California yearbooks from 1980 and 1981 ( photo source EBAY ).<br />
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They have small thumbnails of yearbook pages and lists of former students. However, it's useless to me. I need to see a photo of the person with their name listed under it. That's the only way I'm going to find out, if they're the individual I'm seeking. Unfortunately, the only way to see the full-sized photo, is by paying them.<br />
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There is NO FUCKING WAY am I going to give these assholes my personal information and credit card info!<br />
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Just for the record, I doubt they have a legal right to reproduce yearbooks without permission from the schools.<br />
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Above is a bumper sticker for KROQ HD-2 ( front and back of sticker ).<br />
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KROQ ONLINE.....<br />
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Southern California wouldn't have had the same vibe to me, without KROQ ( Los Angeles ).<br />
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If you love punk / new wave music, then this is the stations for you.<br />
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You can listen to one of their HD channels online for FREE.<br />
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Below is a link.....<br />
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<a href="https://player.radio.com/listen/station/kroq2">KROQ HD-2<br />
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The above screengrab is from the DAILY MAIL website ( April 2019 ).<br />
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PATHETIC AND DESPICABLE.....<br />
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I am so FUCKING TIRED of hearing SOME folks in the mass media referring to many YOUTUBERS as CELEBRITIES.<br />
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Lori Loughlin's dum-ass daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, is NOT a celebrity. In fact, even her mom isn't much of a CELEBRITY!<br />
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Shit-heads like her daughter are also referred to as influencers. Exactly who the fuck do they influence?! It's certainly NOT sane ADULTS!<br />
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AND FINALLY.....<br />
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Hope you get a good laugh out of these pictures.<br />
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LAUGH and CRY as the world crumbles before your eyes... and SPEAK-UP, or FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE.....</div>P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-63670561665828807502019-04-14T08:31:00.000-04:002019-04-14T08:37:27.896-04:00MY FAVORITE VALLEY GIRL.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVDemjYa5ESwES4RyIPAEL6EQL-PHSfYAidLuEHJtHXr4wbU7uzSrTMsR9XFNvL2ZUR3C_8pwyesZuhoFRMrwL36bBj1RiQn9JBs-q3bXDlWZ29jlMkAyCQHnXSY9tth2ELsmlrXzOlA/s1600/1000_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_car.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVDemjYa5ESwES4RyIPAEL6EQL-PHSfYAidLuEHJtHXr4wbU7uzSrTMsR9XFNvL2ZUR3C_8pwyesZuhoFRMrwL36bBj1RiQn9JBs-q3bXDlWZ29jlMkAyCQHnXSY9tth2ELsmlrXzOlA/s320/1000_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_car.jpg" width="320" height="177" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="331" /></a><br />
Screengrab of Heidi Holicker in VALLEY GIRL.<br />
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Heidi Holicker was - and still is - the very definition of the word ADORABLE.<br />
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Yeah, I know Deborah Foreman got most of the attention in VALLEY GIRL. For me, it was Ms. Holicker that made my heart beat faster.<br />
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Her performance feels genuine, not forced.<br />
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I am going to focus most of my attention on Ms. Holicker's movies.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpxoJFJf2iLBf1kRmxk8KXxaHbxYc3WzuMtnUbglSEjtHNpwqz2Zw2AyVsKzJNaKmZFEUdpwi9fmceI9qCH6L-eXSz6OWogMXDyvjSHVdbajxz1pHSPUvvoC5Asbi9lp9mXz6XwI20x8/s1600/1000_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpxoJFJf2iLBf1kRmxk8KXxaHbxYc3WzuMtnUbglSEjtHNpwqz2Zw2AyVsKzJNaKmZFEUdpwi9fmceI9qCH6L-eXSz6OWogMXDyvjSHVdbajxz1pHSPUvvoC5Asbi9lp9mXz6XwI20x8/s320/1000_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_cake.jpg" width="320" height="178" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="333" /></a><br />
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A zillion articles have been written about VALLEY GIRL, and I have nothing new to add in regards to the film. I can only tell you how this movie makes me feel now - as opposed to when it was released.<br />
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I feel a combination of joy and sorrow when I watch it. VALLEY GIRL brings back a flood of memories of when I lived in Southern California. Most of those memories were horrible and surreal, but many were also fantastic.<br />
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This movie has been released many times. On VHS, DVD and BLU-RAY. I don't know if it was ever released on BETA, CED, or LASERDISC.<br />
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My VALLEY GIRL screengrabs were sourced from my SURE THING / VALLEY GIRL double feature DVD.<br />
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Screengrabs from an interview with E. G. Daily and Heidi Holicker. It took place in 2018 ( channel 5 - KTLA - Los Angeles ). They're discussing the BLU-RAY, their memories of the film, and showing off an original soundtrack album - I would love to own one.<br />
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Music from the movie was released on vinyl ( only a few songs were on it ), audio cassette, and CD ( not all of the songs in the movie are found on the tape or CD ). A second CD was released, it contains songs that were NOT on the fist CD.<br />
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The two screengrabs on top are of SPARKS performing EATEN BY THE MONSTER OF LOVE ( on AMERICAN BANDSTAND ). They performed it LIVE. I repeat, they did NOT lip sync!... NOTE - I don't think it's on the first soundtrack album. Below are screengrabs of the PSYCHEDELIC FURS performing LOVE MY WAY, and MODERN ENGLISH performing I MELT WITH YOU - These songs are all featured in VALLEY GIRL.<br />
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Screengrabs of Heidi Holicker in the humorous music video for LEADER OF THE PACK ( by TWISTED SISTER )... Yes, Bobcat Goldthwait is also in the video.<br />
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Above is a screengrab from the music video for THIS TIME ( by John Meloncamp ).<br />
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Just for the record, I'm NOT fond of Mr. Meloncamp's or TWISTED SISTER's music.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL997VVodG5FonljPQTJRnRJjh2DnrWesTWKFugjggYWDVnhxPMhdiybUPIpNqfMXJFYF3xtrSW39_Y4GAm_GkKZkva_W3W1hyphenhyphenISQJmqmLHoQ2A8GH1HITks2D4VqBFINtSCh4BDmwmz4/s1600/500_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_malibu_bikini_shop.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL997VVodG5FonljPQTJRnRJjh2DnrWesTWKFugjggYWDVnhxPMhdiybUPIpNqfMXJFYF3xtrSW39_Y4GAm_GkKZkva_W3W1hyphenhyphenISQJmqmLHoQ2A8GH1HITks2D4VqBFINtSCh4BDmwmz4/s320/500_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_malibu_bikini_shop.jpg" width="320" height="175" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="274" /></a><br />
Screengrab of Heidi Holicker in MALIBU BIKINI SHOP.<br />
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Ms. Holicker's screen time appears to be less than a minute.<br />
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This movie was released on VHS.<br />
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I don't know if it was released on region one DVD.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQl0r9UF0srRE12knMz4XqpWxpDrIyh5mxoTbacEjSLPk1ecKQUs7E-cFex4QvzoSQ7lJP5Yj11JpKfwi7Q3EALYM_VmvfLcc3G97OKc_Wb4sJR3duxofc2LuO0D94elAV3o4korn_Uw/s1600/700_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_rush_week.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQl0r9UF0srRE12knMz4XqpWxpDrIyh5mxoTbacEjSLPk1ecKQUs7E-cFex4QvzoSQ7lJP5Yj11JpKfwi7Q3EALYM_VmvfLcc3G97OKc_Wb4sJR3duxofc2LuO0D94elAV3o4korn_Uw/s320/700_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_rush_week.jpg" width="320" height="239" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="523" /></a><br />
Screengrabs of Heidi Holicker in RUSH WEEK.<br />
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If you've been to this website before, you know how I feel about one-dimensional horror fanatics, YOUTUBE TROLLS, and internet trolls in general.<br />
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Trolls and hardcore horror freaks, LOVE bashing this flick - and that makes me like it even more. They prefer seeing blood over female nudity. Violence arouses them. These types of delusional misfits need professional help.<br />
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Here's some advice I know they'll ignore... Try watching a NON horror movie - or tv show - for once in your lives. You may also want to try READING A BOOK!... And by book, I don't mean a fucking comic!<br />
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Do you think it's possible for those retards to stop jerking-off to Jason Voorhees - or the latest superhero - and join the human race?<br />
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RUSH WEEK is available on VHS and DVD.<br />
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I watched it online ( via YOUTUBE ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNGC9QIkSKsLiF-CBcw8xMUPVdZQ06AHMusD3Lh70vEf4XebEAGo2BOy8m2PsuLGmjHm4JGfgognTTvgGp2c5LswT5lZ1bYZOVOLE7-fMAPcJYGu42cf8so3W2-d9JM0tNbgleFxkxm8/s1600/500_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_joy_of_sex.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNGC9QIkSKsLiF-CBcw8xMUPVdZQ06AHMusD3Lh70vEf4XebEAGo2BOy8m2PsuLGmjHm4JGfgognTTvgGp2c5LswT5lZ1bYZOVOLE7-fMAPcJYGu42cf8so3W2-d9JM0tNbgleFxkxm8/s320/500_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_joy_of_sex.jpg" width="320" height="239" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="373" /></a><br />
Screengrab of Heidi Holicker in JOY OF SEX.<br />
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I was bored out-of-my-mind by this movie. Now, I know why I had forgotten about it.<br />
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Ms. Holicker is only in this movie for one or two minutes.<br />
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JOY OF SEX is available on VHS.<br />
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I watched it online ( via YOUTUBE ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODtgGNcgrQEzI80y3nroDPr02MxIdO4v8VcFH0lfxWh0J1lMh6cR7RKTZL_a2CiOmCqH1MNUJV9jxZpf9kJ04lX_x44iXwBf17qo8UbESy7xd-C_9KrO6zHsTA-acztl1Heuhl6X8llc/s1600/700_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_pink_motel.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODtgGNcgrQEzI80y3nroDPr02MxIdO4v8VcFH0lfxWh0J1lMh6cR7RKTZL_a2CiOmCqH1MNUJV9jxZpf9kJ04lX_x44iXwBf17qo8UbESy7xd-C_9KrO6zHsTA-acztl1Heuhl6X8llc/s320/700_valley_girl_heidi_holicker_pink_motel.jpg" width="320" height="250" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="546" /></a><br />
Screengrabs of Heidi Holicker in PINK MOTEL.<br />
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I guess this qualifies as an anthology. Because we're treated to different stories. Slim Pickens and Phyllis Diller appear in this movie, but they don't have a lot to do. But, I still like it.<br />
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PINK MOTEL was released on VHS, but as I write this, it still has NOT been released on legit region one DVD.<br />
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I watched it online ( via YOUTUBE ).P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-54162842035550239032019-02-17T06:42:00.001-05:002019-02-17T06:55:03.412-05:00"KISS ME IN THIS APOCALYPSE"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6lSz7bnWiifD3ib9Irc2VvjvsIfwV2tKENrY5-Mq22bWuShWikGJfIwT5XJkrEnwevNHHVC9iYhmsbUCXg9TYYW1I-JnqxuLNYrTROmVBFf-wzr_at-E_Uqe8_LxBuibAHS1OZ5QH9c/s1600/last_woman_on_earth_poster_miracle_mile.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6lSz7bnWiifD3ib9Irc2VvjvsIfwV2tKENrY5-Mq22bWuShWikGJfIwT5XJkrEnwevNHHVC9iYhmsbUCXg9TYYW1I-JnqxuLNYrTROmVBFf-wzr_at-E_Uqe8_LxBuibAHS1OZ5QH9c/s320/last_woman_on_earth_poster_miracle_mile.jpg" width="320" height="133" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="250" /></a><br />
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Most of the world's population is once again worried by the prospect of world war III. The only individuals that don't seem to be concerned, are those that choose to be oblivious to everything that's happening around them. They don't want to deal with the real world. They prefer living in their own versions of fantasyland via YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and any other online cave they can find.<br />
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I can not begin to count the number of nuclear war nightmares, that I - and most of my friends - had during the seventies and eighties. It didn't help that we were surrounded by military installations of all types - including places that 'officially' did NOT exist.<br />
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When Reagan became president, those nightmares became much more tangible. Thank goodness for Mikhail Gorbachev - and a few other folks. The world owes him big time!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTZB5WKdFqiNBUsOzMUVTbT3dn5NnuiwSJoawvlLGbNWH0oxBQRE8i-rwtBKNKjvDsqBLiHcXoW_zH5VXW38lCtTXaizvbcCijuD8j6JUga8wbJQ3kpr3hgXexIfFjUbdrBVtm2XOqhw/s1600/future_fire_shattered_light.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTZB5WKdFqiNBUsOzMUVTbT3dn5NnuiwSJoawvlLGbNWH0oxBQRE8i-rwtBKNKjvDsqBLiHcXoW_zH5VXW38lCtTXaizvbcCijuD8j6JUga8wbJQ3kpr3hgXexIfFjUbdrBVtm2XOqhw/s320/future_fire_shattered_light.jpg" width="319" height="320" data-original-width="250" data-original-height="251" /></a><br />
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A song called BEAUTIFUL DISGUISE has brought back a flood of memories of the nuclear eighties. The song has disturbing lyrics, and yet, it's sung in the most beautiful way imaginable.<br />
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Two of my favorite lines from the song are, "Love me in the nuclear rain", and "Kiss me in this apocalypse".<br />
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They call themselves FUTURE FIRE, and the album is called SHATTERED LIGHT.<br />
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BEAUTIFUL DISGUISE was written by Darren Burgos and Dylan Willoughby, with vocals by a singer named Kid Moxie. I think her voice is mesmerizing.<br />
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The members of <a href="https://echoes.org/2018/02/22/echoes-podcast-future-fire-02-22-2018/">FUTURE FIRE were interviewed </a>by a radio show called ECHOES.<br />
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They seem like a couple of really introspective and funny guys.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdOcQrcp46KW4NqkAEGjgcrhTZc4xSqJYUF9QszqinNsdZWqLn5evukwfSMUun-QpXh0tTu88tasU_3eQSGQ5vqj4DvmWFkCZ02YOQVHsKbuOZfyNXrXxnOPY_BijX_wrI8qops8lFoY/s1600/day_after_collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdOcQrcp46KW4NqkAEGjgcrhTZc4xSqJYUF9QszqinNsdZWqLn5evukwfSMUun-QpXh0tTu88tasU_3eQSGQ5vqj4DvmWFkCZ02YOQVHsKbuOZfyNXrXxnOPY_BijX_wrI8qops8lFoY/s320/day_after_collage.jpg" width="320" height="183" data-original-width="716" data-original-height="410" /></a><br />
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"Stupidity... has a habit of getting it's way", this quote is from a movie called THE DAY AFTER. It's about world war III. I think it may be the most famous made-for-tv movie ever made.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoZZNQNrXwJpc-1iqPbJ2RQsdLOyZNFbIS0OYhB2jNez8b9WhFSzrY2rrFEkqzhlvdSAs9ZAaOKO-quIxG59WKJQYhSduukU4hvqQ4FXRwF2ad2T6k11jOJNJoMsyx7kpK2e8D5wanPE/s1600/day_after_newspaper_articles_and_tv_preview_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoZZNQNrXwJpc-1iqPbJ2RQsdLOyZNFbIS0OYhB2jNez8b9WhFSzrY2rrFEkqzhlvdSAs9ZAaOKO-quIxG59WKJQYhSduukU4hvqQ4FXRwF2ad2T6k11jOJNJoMsyx7kpK2e8D5wanPE/s320/day_after_newspaper_articles_and_tv_preview_cover.jpg" width="297" height="320" data-original-width="721" data-original-height="777" /></a><br />
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The amount of attention the movie received was truly amazing, and so were the emotions people had towards it.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatjadHIRgh0QXRL4A30RThIyveoqqO3m1zTA_SjDWIBKZN93_NB_4GijibSyqrDEGPL-txiqlPFM-X4uxyWc4xbC6ivflafjdXW3eRRsvQSaGIayye5Kfuh0HIbkgKND2zxcRk1Yk6Eg/s1600/miracle_mile_poster_steve_de_jarnatt.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatjadHIRgh0QXRL4A30RThIyveoqqO3m1zTA_SjDWIBKZN93_NB_4GijibSyqrDEGPL-txiqlPFM-X4uxyWc4xbC6ivflafjdXW3eRRsvQSaGIayye5Kfuh0HIbkgKND2zxcRk1Yk6Eg/s320/miracle_mile_poster_steve_de_jarnatt.jpg" width="320" height="132" data-original-width="1153" data-original-height="474" /></a><br />
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One of the things I've been flashing back to, is a movie called MIRACLE MILE.<br />
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It's about a man that answers a call from a phone booth. The person on the other end tells him that nuclear war has started.<br />
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Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham are in this film, along with a bunch of other familiar faces.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pQn_megdW8Lcodh95vQHvjGEG09paPGcQrrfxIWFhjql497r43B3cdCQP19UsdXaN1PBuYKeVLauCGVls6KM3mw0-NIBLlhjkQ3Qiam5Ow__qbi-rAKW22_bfE66Ou67DsStJLE4n4s/s1600/miracle_mile.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pQn_megdW8Lcodh95vQHvjGEG09paPGcQrrfxIWFhjql497r43B3cdCQP19UsdXaN1PBuYKeVLauCGVls6KM3mw0-NIBLlhjkQ3Qiam5Ow__qbi-rAKW22_bfE66Ou67DsStJLE4n4s/s320/miracle_mile.jpg" width="320" height="182" data-original-width="714" data-original-height="406" /></a><br />
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It was written and directed by Steve De Jarnatt.<br />
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The movie's history would make a great documentary.<br />
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From the first time I saw it, MIRACLE MILE has remained in my mind. It's both heartbreaking and beautiful, and it made me feel genuinely emotional. That's something very few films have been able to accomplish.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_gttC3GcSgLMidh7B3pdI5fveKXJerTr9VjJl9Foumno9kQ1vTZfHaCihR5QhCNXrC_oT82HF6gTczhxXRZHbY3EUF7hAts9hQNNziRbVThIrHGkmWAQ9jN-4GapTntRBeZCkJeofig/s1600/fail_safe_testament_panic_in_the_year_zero_this_is_not_a_test_posters.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_gttC3GcSgLMidh7B3pdI5fveKXJerTr9VjJl9Foumno9kQ1vTZfHaCihR5QhCNXrC_oT82HF6gTczhxXRZHbY3EUF7hAts9hQNNziRbVThIrHGkmWAQ9jN-4GapTntRBeZCkJeofig/s320/fail_safe_testament_panic_in_the_year_zero_this_is_not_a_test_posters.jpg" width="320" height="100" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="156" /></a><br />
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As a kid, FAIL SAFE, PANIC IN THE YEAR ZERO, THIS IS NOT A TEST, LAST WOMAN ON EARTH, and IDAHO TRANSFER, were movies that made a big impression on me ( FAIL SAFE was the most frightening ).<br />
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As a young man, it was MIRACLE MILE, TESTAMENT, and THE DAY AFTER, that pushed my emotional and intellectual buttons.<br />
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I hope we have a better future than the characters in these films.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-65873910709525783652019-02-16T07:01:00.003-05:002019-02-16T07:01:53.227-05:00CHEAP DVDs - TAKE THIS WALTZ<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMghSJH37lCzE_7UyJgIsWqMIP_bGybD5WqTvFlK6Gztmtuw_UBcprjRaa1sC1efGeu5iJYnttbgTBPvtKug7qBQHG5_ItB2ctF2D5ZVpQEmGZnUzkAL_0bn3sK33qSfW2XZpgzsZlcM/s1600/take_this_waltz_dvd.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMghSJH37lCzE_7UyJgIsWqMIP_bGybD5WqTvFlK6Gztmtuw_UBcprjRaa1sC1efGeu5iJYnttbgTBPvtKug7qBQHG5_ItB2ctF2D5ZVpQEmGZnUzkAL_0bn3sK33qSfW2XZpgzsZlcM/s320/take_this_waltz_dvd.jpg" width="233" height="320" data-original-width="255" data-original-height="350" /></a><br />
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So-called romance flicks are usually NOT on my must-see list. However, there are exceptions, and this movie is definitely an exception to the rule.<br />
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FYI - this is a Canadian film, written and directed by Sarah <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001631/?ref_=tt_ov_dr">Polley</a>. It stars Michelle Williams and some other familiar faces. I also want to mention how beautifully filmed this movie is.<br />
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I remember hearing a lot about TAKE THIS WALTZ. Unfortunately, it was only about the nude scenes. I never heard or read much about the story.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg3szQQIWqPvSPOrt2FR9mQs77FOTQYORFNAzRcsabRvbTOWLfojKqVsy826Sbi5xLZjLslIzyTL7vL0UuLD8b0JymukGamh_K_Pd4dTKYf7ObqUBoIU3l4WAbvOAMJiMdAvolH-c4Ps/s1600/take_this_waltz_light_house.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg3szQQIWqPvSPOrt2FR9mQs77FOTQYORFNAzRcsabRvbTOWLfojKqVsy826Sbi5xLZjLslIzyTL7vL0UuLD8b0JymukGamh_K_Pd4dTKYf7ObqUBoIU3l4WAbvOAMJiMdAvolH-c4Ps/s320/take_this_waltz_light_house.jpg" width="320" height="185" data-original-width="1257" data-original-height="725" /></a><br />
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I think of WALTZ, as an unromantic slice of life. Yes, it has romance, and comedy in it. But, those things do NOT make this a romantic comedy.<br />
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The romance in this movie is NOT the cliched crap you've seen in other flicks and the comedy in WALTZ is dark.<br />
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None of the characters are assholes, so you don't really cheer against anyone, but you do find yourself cheering for Margot ( Michelle Williams ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPg22KqqVd-C-QqyJY-evSiBleB8jEc_YVosmtXxqib-qRMpMXLOWCLjqjoL0l5i8R_nvPBiZ-y6QIoPSlICfQsZTUBRAaYQeAxC2AZX0zsX99e0LtmLgUr7L2NpJ4olA8bO2mSjpk8ag/s1600/take_this_waltz_do_NOT_let_it_all_hang_out.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPg22KqqVd-C-QqyJY-evSiBleB8jEc_YVosmtXxqib-qRMpMXLOWCLjqjoL0l5i8R_nvPBiZ-y6QIoPSlICfQsZTUBRAaYQeAxC2AZX0zsX99e0LtmLgUr7L2NpJ4olA8bO2mSjpk8ag/s320/take_this_waltz_do_NOT_let_it_all_hang_out.jpg" width="191" height="320" data-original-width="645" data-original-height="1081" /></a><br />
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As for the nudity, is it worthy of all the hype?... Yes, in my opinion it is. Michelle Williams has some full-frontals in this film, but the movie is actually worth watching.<br />
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I found this DVD at the DOLLAR TREE. So, do I want my money back?.... NO!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9NBPtPv6LM8tM13PVBCeAtO71w-n0FJdMIIar0yZD3u0p-W3wTIIvC0bRONkh1o3h4NR64aW4QSDn1VRqzsIjlGDck187pDWYiU9LZzonuObYx_7SCP1J2FXVZ7OU6T12hZqigWirqU/s1600/take_this_waltz_do_NOT_pee_in_the_pool.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9NBPtPv6LM8tM13PVBCeAtO71w-n0FJdMIIar0yZD3u0p-W3wTIIvC0bRONkh1o3h4NR64aW4QSDn1VRqzsIjlGDck187pDWYiU9LZzonuObYx_7SCP1J2FXVZ7OU6T12hZqigWirqU/s320/take_this_waltz_do_NOT_pee_in_the_pool.jpg" width="320" height="185" data-original-width="1249" data-original-height="721" /></a><br />
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TAKE THIS WALTZ<br />
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DISC INFO<br />
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FORMAT - region one DVD ( MAGNOLIA )<br />
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BOOKLET / FOLDER / SHEET? - None<br />
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SLEVE? - None<br />
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WIDEscreen<br />
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EXTRAS? - Yes, there are trailers for 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK, 360, THE GOOD DOCTOR, STEVE JOBS THE LAST INTERVIEW, AXS TV, and TAKE THIS WALTZ.<br />
Also, MAKING OF TAKING THE WALTZ, and AXS TV A LOOK AT TAKE THIS WALTZ<br />
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RATING - R<br />
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PRICE - One dollar!P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-38077083710946817272019-01-10T17:47:00.000-05:002019-01-13T07:29:15.045-05:00CHEAP DVDs - ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMjyixistiuUXps7uitIgkkO7kHJVqZPgvL6vwmxqdhOA_5aCHvfWsyBFqdKuu8rFrWPwBIlJ6s8clJ6yyxSobzwFodGd2MAbphO2MK1stk-MNpCSOUkrX44SLQN6qKkeBnqPbl0D4Tg/s1600/art_school_confidential_dvd.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMjyixistiuUXps7uitIgkkO7kHJVqZPgvL6vwmxqdhOA_5aCHvfWsyBFqdKuu8rFrWPwBIlJ6s8clJ6yyxSobzwFodGd2MAbphO2MK1stk-MNpCSOUkrX44SLQN6qKkeBnqPbl0D4Tg/s320/art_school_confidential_dvd.jpg" width="234" height="320" data-original-width="176" data-original-height="241" /></a><br />
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I found this DVD at DOLLAR TREE during the first week of January 2019.<br />
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This is the story of an artist in love, a serial killer, and a bunch of morons.<br />
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You'll see Max Minghella, Sophia Myles, John Malkovich, and many other familiar faces in this movie.<br />
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I enjoyed this film far more than I thought I would. I laughed quite a bit, but I didn't really like the ending.<br />
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Screengrabs from ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL.<br />
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I can identify with the frustration the main character feels in his art class. Far too much crap passes for art, while true art gets ignored and trivialized by pompous douchebags and ass-kissing retards.<br />
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Just for the record, my art history class was a mind-numbing experience. Plus, my main art teacher was fucking uptight, and took things far too seriously.<br />
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Screengrabs of Sophia Myles in ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL.<br />
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Superficial observation... In my eyes, Sophia Myles is one of the cutest women to ever appear on a movie screen. Just for the record, there are NO full frontals by her. Instead, we get a guy's nuts-n-twig foisted upon us... oh my eyes!<br />
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Do I want my money back? - No!<br />
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DISC INFO<br />
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FORMAT - region one DVD ( SONY )<br />
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NUMBER OF DISCS - 1<br />
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INSERT? - None<br />
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SLEEVE? - None<br />
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WIDEscreen<br />
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EXTRAS? - Yes, there are five... Making of ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL, Sundance featurette, deleted scenes, additional scene: testimonials, bloopers and alternate takes<br />
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TRAILERS? - Yes, a bunch of them... VOLVER, THE DEVIL AND DANIEL JOHNSTON, CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER, STRANGER THAN FICTION, MARIE ANTOINETTE, THE HOLIDAY, CRUMB, QUINCEANERA, THE QUIET, AMERICAN HARDCORE, FRIENDS WITH MONEY, PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, THE THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA, CACHE, SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY, WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?<br />
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RATING - R<br />
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PRICE - One dollar!P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-56373230990007070772017-10-03T11:13:00.002-04:002017-10-03T11:13:51.083-04:00I'M TAKING A BREAK.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7guxVOVDIax5CF2PXiWk6Z22F4S20pTDhQXl-iEPgdn1EqcVclzlUebw6WUKw_pPvTKHMXGB41WlCsNBDBIgiR4DLx7EeKx6qiwi1Ax0LVaoWsQQKWNKeyLh7NFbPxfCk4xmbvONqSE/s1600/lp_2017_A_YEAR_FROM_HELL.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7guxVOVDIax5CF2PXiWk6Z22F4S20pTDhQXl-iEPgdn1EqcVclzlUebw6WUKw_pPvTKHMXGB41WlCsNBDBIgiR4DLx7EeKx6qiwi1Ax0LVaoWsQQKWNKeyLh7NFbPxfCk4xmbvONqSE/s320/lp_2017_A_YEAR_FROM_HELL.jpg" width="320" height="224" data-original-width="762" data-original-height="534" /></a><br />
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I don't know what to say anymore... I really don't. It's like people all over the country - and the world - are talking to brick walls.<br />
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I feel FUCKING EXHAUSTED - both mentally and physically. It's been a NIGHTMARE of a year for far too many people - myself included.<br />
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I hate hearing people say they are sending their thoughts and prayers - it's condescending and useless. It has NEVER stopped BAD THINGS from happening, and it has NEVER cured anyone or put food in their stomach!<br />
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Action NOT words, that's what changes things!<br />
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What is it going to take for that INSANE-NAZI-AFTERBIRTH and his JUNTA, to be removed from office?!<br />
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As if wanting to start a nuclear war with that other lunatic in North Korea isn't bad enough, everyday brings more DEPLORABLE BEHAVIOR.<br />
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Speak up!.. If you're willing to give up your rights, then you deserve to lose them!<br />
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This will be my last post until further notice.....<br />
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SHAPE OF WATER - I really want and NEED to see Guillermo del Toro's new movie. I think there is an urgent need for an escapist movie aimed at ADULTS. I got genuinely excited when I read about this film. SHAPE OF WATER stars, Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, and others.<br />
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BASIL GOGOS - As you may know, Basil Gogos passed away. His art appeared on various types of publications and other things. Most people remember him for his FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine cover art. Do NOT confuse the GENUINE version with the BULLSHIT new version of this magazine.<br />
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BEHIND THE BURLY Q - True burlesque was before my time. The closest I'll ever get to watching burlesque is to attend one of the adult themed shows in Las Vegas - such as X BURLESQUE, X COUNTRY, or X ROCKS.<br />
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So, what do I think of this book?... I like it a lot.<br />
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My only complaint involves the photos ( all black and white ). Many of them tend to be on the small side. Plus, some are dark and blurry. I'm NOT blaming the writer or publisher. The materials they had to work with were probably old and in poor condition. I'm just happy it had photos.<br />
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ISBN - 9781629144962<br />
PRICE - $5.95<br />
PAGES - over 350<br />
PHOTOS - Yes<br />
WRITER - Leslie Zemeckis<br />
SOFTcover<br />
OBTAINED AT - Hamiltonbook.com<br />
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LULLABY OF BARELAND - This is one of my favorite nudie-cutie flicks of all time!<br />
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At the start of the film, we meet a housewife ( Delores Carlos ) and her husband ( Charles Aldrich ).<br />
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The wife thinks her husband is more interested in the newspaper than her, and he thinks she would rather play card games.<br />
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When she leaves the house, he hops into their Cadillac and heads to the local burlesque house.<br />
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The husband watches a few striptease acts and a comedy sketch. Then he makes a play for a hot looking blonde.<br />
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Anita Adams is my favorite lady in this film. I think she was really cute.<br />
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Virginia Bell may have been voluptuous, but I didn't think she was very attractive, and yet, I could not look away... ha-ha-ha.<br />
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While he's watching the stripteasers, his wife is at a nudist colony hanging out with Anne Howe and her flesh twins. There's also a bunch of other cute ladies at the camp.<br />
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One scene is spoiled by the appearance of an annoying twerp on a trampoline... Get lost you little bastard!... You're ruining the scenery!<br />
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There's more, but it's the first two segments of BARELAND that interest me the most.<br />
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As I've said before, I love this film, I really do.<br />
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VHS? - I don't know if this was ever released on legit VHS.<br />
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DVD? - Unfortunately, LULLABY OF BARELAND is only available via DVD-R and download ( from SOMETHING WIERD ). In my opinion, this film deserves to be released on pressed disc.<br />
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GO AWAY BEN, I ALSO WANT TO RUN AWAY WITH ELAINE - I think I've watched THE GRADUATE at least five or six times during the past month ( on THIS TV and MOVIES TV ). As a kid, I saw THE GRADUATE on television during the early seventies, and after all this time, I still LOVE THIS FILM. Those Simon & Garfunkel songs have stayed in my mind since I first saw the movie ( I mean that in a GOOD way ).<br />
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THE SOUND OF SILENCE ( written by Paul Simon ).....<br />
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Hello darkness, my old friend <br />
I've come to talk with you again <br />
Because a vision softly creeping <br />
Left its seeds while I was sleeping <br />
And the vision that was planted in my brain <br />
Still remains <br />
Within the sound of silence <br />
In restless dreams I walked alone <br />
Narrow streets of cobblestone <br />
'Neath the halo of a street lamp <br />
I turn my collar to the cold and damp <br />
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light <br />
That split the night <br />
And touched the sound of silence <br />
And in the naked light I saw <br />
Ten thousand people maybe more <br />
People talking without speaking <br />
People hearing without listening <br />
People writing songs that voices never shared <br />
No one dared <br />
Disturb the sound of silence <br />
"Fools," said I, "you do not know <br />
Silence like a cancer grows <br />
Hear my words that I might teach you <br />
Take my arms that I might reach you" <br />
But my words like silent raindrops fell <br />
And echoed in the wells of silence <br />
And the people bowed and prayed <br />
To the neon god they made <br />
And the sign flashed out its warning <br />
In the words that it was forming <br />
And the sign said "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls <br />
And tenement halls <br />
And whispered in the sound of silence <br />
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Blow-off steam in a POSITIVE WAY folks, and try to enjoy life as much as possible.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-6211793620478271072017-08-28T10:04:00.002-04:002017-08-28T10:04:14.088-04:00GOODBYE MR. HOOPER.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Pxi-u-sDEzu1UspmZB3PMwAS3FJUEVn4-t2A0w54o7nGzU1df9rS3AygRngHD1575lcMQ-8kabgweqFu6al4o83SSwokO5kNXGjBKVV2Sdqm1cmE-P0ABP0487nmtiwqvRzwU9E3ZTA/s1600/tobe_hooper_variety_aug_27_2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Pxi-u-sDEzu1UspmZB3PMwAS3FJUEVn4-t2A0w54o7nGzU1df9rS3AygRngHD1575lcMQ-8kabgweqFu6al4o83SSwokO5kNXGjBKVV2Sdqm1cmE-P0ABP0487nmtiwqvRzwU9E3ZTA/s320/tobe_hooper_variety_aug_27_2017.jpg" width="320" height="255" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="398" /></a><br />
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As much as I like the first NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD film, it wasn't enough to make me love George Romero's work. His films NEVER made a big impact on me. It was different with Tobe Hooper.<br />
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I feel genuinely sad about his passing.<br />
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Most of Tobe Hooper's work genuinely appealed to me, I can't say the same about George Romero's films.<br />
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I don't think many people know he directed an episode of THE EQUALIZER.<br />
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The episode is called NO PLACE LIKE HOME, and it's one of my favorites.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hAKzu8atNM3ZtKSgiaCvhsiPQwe_B-xB4pg72QCoi_V3E8dtcFm04vqOUJs1DQJm58Grjg0RX6MGjPM-eLRy4IPrEwyHuYj8UehYteRANSMz-qzlLC5_o52LgWRJFIM3cyMAz2yYh3M/s1600/tobe_hooper_equalizer_no_place_like_home_family.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hAKzu8atNM3ZtKSgiaCvhsiPQwe_B-xB4pg72QCoi_V3E8dtcFm04vqOUJs1DQJm58Grjg0RX6MGjPM-eLRy4IPrEwyHuYj8UehYteRANSMz-qzlLC5_o52LgWRJFIM3cyMAz2yYh3M/s320/tobe_hooper_equalizer_no_place_like_home_family.jpg" width="320" height="80" data-original-width="1194" data-original-height="297" /></a><br />
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Michael Rooker is in this episode, and he does NOT play a psycho... ha-ha-ha.<br />
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Another thing people don't associate Mr. Hooper with, are music videos.<br />
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He directed the DANCING WITH MYSELF music video ( starring Billy Idol ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6j1nZAbXqZIi1DM3x-KClc0eVlLyySMlzAvQBk6rjhII2bcBzPgrNboZjXS7wDma46zIe5vh0y7bkJVos2dWGQw9xpOtqHjPnkmJoe-hw7G4Uj0qMsVZNYUNEF_B_DCgpzXx6OlBYKSs/s1600/tobe_hooper_lifeforce.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6j1nZAbXqZIi1DM3x-KClc0eVlLyySMlzAvQBk6rjhII2bcBzPgrNboZjXS7wDma46zIe5vh0y7bkJVos2dWGQw9xpOtqHjPnkmJoe-hw7G4Uj0qMsVZNYUNEF_B_DCgpzXx6OlBYKSs/s320/tobe_hooper_lifeforce.jpg" width="320" height="127" data-original-width="896" data-original-height="355" /></a><br />
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If you're wondering, YES, I liked LIFEFORCE.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX7U6byxmNfClcZsOzPytphnKRo-vs8xOCxp-sbkpG2ni5ekK7Zu26WGRRz0c9hNjvO_UMBqS1MFJkF5HYt8WHShuBEGdexStOknRKK7cFC8RW5olA_DiiDZUqycDSE9z8pgtENxikqc/s1600/tobe_hooper_posters.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX7U6byxmNfClcZsOzPytphnKRo-vs8xOCxp-sbkpG2ni5ekK7Zu26WGRRz0c9hNjvO_UMBqS1MFJkF5HYt8WHShuBEGdexStOknRKK7cFC8RW5olA_DiiDZUqycDSE9z8pgtENxikqc/s320/tobe_hooper_posters.jpg" width="320" height="166" data-original-width="671" data-original-height="349" /></a><br />
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I loved TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE far more than I ever liked NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.<br />
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The chainsaw characters frighten me far more than those slow moving zombies.<br />
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I also loved THE FUNHOUSE ( starring cutie Elizabeth Berridge ). It's one of my favorite films from the eighties.<br />
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In my opinion, he did not deserve the bullshit he experienced with Mr. Spielberg while making POLTERGEIST.<br />
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That's all I have to say.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-27929063910053337472017-08-15T10:58:00.005-04:002017-08-17T09:24:00.062-04:00THIS AND THAT - AUGUST 2017 ( part 2 of 2 )<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BtMIpmBDFT3kfS-E2vX4RLDKN6tH5tKfGkac7bG54mwQm1a-JJo7vixDS9Kz-JXS3aj5O0R5lORau3HRIYm3SvrP2EJvpNBT73RVdIA8xYKsLj4TSIBYgKUw3AUUO4i3AJexTZWYe94/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_insom_pir3dd.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BtMIpmBDFT3kfS-E2vX4RLDKN6tH5tKfGkac7bG54mwQm1a-JJo7vixDS9Kz-JXS3aj5O0R5lORau3HRIYm3SvrP2EJvpNBT73RVdIA8xYKsLj4TSIBYgKUw3AUUO4i3AJexTZWYe94/s320/tnt_aug_2017_insom_pir3dd.jpg" width="320" height="171" data-original-width="796" data-original-height="426" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from PIRANHA 3DD trailer<br />
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INSOMNIA SUCKS.....<br />
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I've been doing a lot of late night channel surfing during the past month. I recently stumbled across PIRANHA 3DD, THE PURGE, and WORLD WAR Z. They all aired on my local TELEMUNDO affiliate.<br />
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PIRANHA 3DD - I couldn't stop watching this movie. Even in censored form, I thought it was disgustingly hilarious. NOT all the fish are CGI.<br />
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David Hasselhoff was fucking funny.<br />
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Christopher Lloyd plays a scientist, and he's also fun to watch.<br />
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Plus, the uncut version has a lot of female nudity - that's frosting on the cake!<br />
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THE PURGE - I enjoyed this flick far more than I thought I would.<br />
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WORLD WAR Z - I had a lot of mixed feelings about this movie. I can't tell you if I liked it, because I fell asleep soon after it started. So, I owe the filmmakers a big THANK YOU!... ha-ha-ha...<br />
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THIS TV played THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN. A great film that's still relevant, because espionage never goes out of style.<br />
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It's based on true events involving Christopher John Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee.<br />
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It stars, Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, and a few other familiar faces.<br />
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I think THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN is underrated.<br />
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I also watched SHAMPOO on THIS TV. It's one of my youthful favorites.<br />
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FYI - As a kid, the only theater my friends and I were denied entry to, was playing FLESH GORDON - and also most of the adult theaters.<br />
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I adored Goldie Hawn when I was young.<br />
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I felt sorry for Warren Beatty's character. He wasn't a bad guy, I believed his character loved part of every woman he was with.<br />
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Screengrabs above from VOYAGE INTO SPACE ( TV movie patched together from episodes of JOHNNY SOKKO AND HIS FLYING ROBOT )... It aired on COMET TV and it's website.<br />
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A reminder, if you don't have a COMET TV affiliate in your area, you can watch their channel on the COMET TV website for free. I've been watching a lot of older horror and sci-fi flicks on their webstie. It's NOT the best way to watch movies, but at least it's FREE!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVnIkx0AWDmepluBuDibJRmauiq6HB0sBXV8LoYuQDq-aDM6rEz62gLlI3xvVH3kT0UAHYR2pIj1u8v3RA-6KO7evhcCCOEeH-eov9bNzmLyExWffdk1OVbog-wHs_DM9HBzSw9SVUks/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_season_10_dvd_cover_cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVnIkx0AWDmepluBuDibJRmauiq6HB0sBXV8LoYuQDq-aDM6rEz62gLlI3xvVH3kT0UAHYR2pIj1u8v3RA-6KO7evhcCCOEeH-eov9bNzmLyExWffdk1OVbog-wHs_DM9HBzSw9SVUks/s320/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_season_10_dvd_cover_cropped.jpg" width="254" height="320" data-original-width="318" data-original-height="400" /></a><br />
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BIG BANG THEORY UNAIRED PILOT & COUNTERFEIT.....<br />
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I've always been interested in what could have been, in regards to original casting choices in fllms and shows.<br />
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The unaired BIG BANG THEORY pilot is substantially different from the final product. In fact, a few parts seemed better suited to MARRIED WITH CHILDREN than the BIG BANG THEORY.<br />
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It wasn't just cast members that were changed. A lot of the dialogue and the setting were also replaced.<br />
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The unaired pilot is incredibly sterile, and there is absolutely NO chemistry between the two female leads and the two male cast members. Yes, there were only four main characters.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKF5eQ7OypVbwvYYYTLxCfdcbnYXUm-ZaITWE5LAf6LNAyG0SMNlDVtuXEemy4MBWvs_WFUr2rZhYg0ZNa1dXbTSfhjvcUGNzBZzCQfSmCOi4plk8Q2cGdC1OCCpZtejBlyJC0VzcIbE/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_pilot_guys.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKF5eQ7OypVbwvYYYTLxCfdcbnYXUm-ZaITWE5LAf6LNAyG0SMNlDVtuXEemy4MBWvs_WFUr2rZhYg0ZNa1dXbTSfhjvcUGNzBZzCQfSmCOi4plk8Q2cGdC1OCCpZtejBlyJC0VzcIbE/s320/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_pilot_guys.jpg" width="320" height="80" data-original-width="1194" data-original-height="300" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from the unaired BIG BANG THEORY pilot ( YOUTUBE video ).<br />
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Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons, are the only two main cast members to appear in both versions of the pilot.<br />
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FYI - Vernee Watson's character also remained the same.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PHJVEGng7tprOUo_UzzdYDkc2C58RJZ9f1Z17M7X26ngnL3wTpNK2n8sMnsMp6WNAuZuYIbdHRvkjwYQxJz8qAQ7RkRgKnMUJ0-ciyHM-uVhNsGuG4t0g1xKoZtqsPdf2M-vRJXBrVA/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_gals.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PHJVEGng7tprOUo_UzzdYDkc2C58RJZ9f1Z17M7X26ngnL3wTpNK2n8sMnsMp6WNAuZuYIbdHRvkjwYQxJz8qAQ7RkRgKnMUJ0-ciyHM-uVhNsGuG4t0g1xKoZtqsPdf2M-vRJXBrVA/s320/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_gals.jpg" width="320" height="122" data-original-width="792" data-original-height="301" /></a><br />
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Iris Bahr played Gilda ( a female version of howard? ), and Amanda Walsh played Katie ( an alternative universe version of Penny ).<br />
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Obviously, those two actresses didn't make it to the final pilot, and that's a good thing - for the reasons I've already stated.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKx9Fj6z3lrTmiL41aeF1SJvP8wb7EPUcVVlLr1lyCVYW9hRzrjGX7_6TFGlgKbzj2_UvYSUk4CMFQVEx4XPMUj2DDpTmZqhoFACPBaG9g7a8sRA5r2nvJ_v2XJfq0qAGyO47FeqVBLIU/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_bel.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKx9Fj6z3lrTmiL41aeF1SJvP8wb7EPUcVVlLr1lyCVYW9hRzrjGX7_6TFGlgKbzj2_UvYSUk4CMFQVEx4XPMUj2DDpTmZqhoFACPBaG9g7a8sRA5r2nvJ_v2XJfq0qAGyO47FeqVBLIU/s320/tnt_aug_2017_big_bang_theory_bel.jpg" width="320" height="181" data-original-width="797" data-original-height="451" /></a><br />
Screengrabs above from THE THEORISTS.<br />
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In regards to alternative universes, I also watched the COUNTERFEIT version of the BIG BANG THEORY.<br />
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It's called THE THEORISTS, and it's from Belarus.<br />
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The episode I watched had a very strange vibe to it.<br />
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I didn't need a translator, to know the humor didn't work. Everything about it seemed forced and artificially cute. Know what I mean?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoL1SrbHXYhTptOImtbyuSj9YTyjjhcpnl2aPzH0Zguq-0JkfguG3epj5knhVjUQXHBB_xjx2JBRiidZus9C6vkY9AVFSl_tXCMD3CFiaVuEXah-bApklRUBcTayVOJ5YFgZ3pEOboc_k/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_june_var_wp.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoL1SrbHXYhTptOImtbyuSj9YTyjjhcpnl2aPzH0Zguq-0JkfguG3epj5knhVjUQXHBB_xjx2JBRiidZus9C6vkY9AVFSl_tXCMD3CFiaVuEXah-bApklRUBcTayVOJ5YFgZ3pEOboc_k/s320/tnt_aug_2017_june_var_wp.jpg" width="320" height="306" data-original-width="414" data-original-height="396" /></a><br />
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JUNE FORAY.....<br />
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Ms. Foray passed away in late July. You may not know her name, but you've probably heard her voice more times than you can imagine.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJuUcQ_LdyT8GcEwnXWDXGISC0E94ZayroQx82GlsKVesnhhgCEzIlN3H6r-S19CofjAxlPm074GxBkY5SuEncbRi3x7YAior48uKaIUQp_f1Sy1PhVtIXQlxOc5m4pIBNXBtgs8VWkY/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_june_gotj.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJuUcQ_LdyT8GcEwnXWDXGISC0E94ZayroQx82GlsKVesnhhgCEzIlN3H6r-S19CofjAxlPm074GxBkY5SuEncbRi3x7YAior48uKaIUQp_f1Sy1PhVtIXQlxOc5m4pIBNXBtgs8VWkY/s320/tnt_aug_2017_june_gotj.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="692" data-original-height="519" /></a><br />
Screengrabs above from GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE.<br />
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Think about the countless millions that have grown up listening to her voice.<br />
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Screengrabs above from the TWILIGHT ZONE ( episode called LIVING DOLL ) ... Did I ever mention how much I hate dolls?<br />
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I mostly remember Ms. Foray for her work on the TWILIGHT ZONE, ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE, and GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE ( I still remember the theme song to this show ).<br />
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WHAT A NIGHTMARISH WEEK!... FUCK!<br />
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I feel like my head is going to explode!<br />
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It's bad enough we all have personal bullshit to deal with, but then, the TWO BIGGEST LUNATICS ON EARTH threaten to kill all of humanity!<br />
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A short time later, NAZI-TRUMP threatens to invade Venezuela.<br />
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Then one of NAZI-TRUMP's best buddies, David Duke and his associates, decide to cause death and destruction!<br />
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QUTOES BELOW FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ( Aug. 12, 2017 )...<br />
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"Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, a Trump supporter who was in Charlottesville on Saturday, quickly replied. “I would recommend you take a good look in the mirror & remember it was White Americans who put you in the presidency, not radical leftists,” he wrote"<br />
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"Asked by a reporter in New Jersey whether he wanted the support of white nationalists, dozens of whom wore red Make America Great Again hats during the Charlottesville riots, Trump did not respond."<br />
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The GOP is the FOURTH REICH by another name, and TRUMP is their pride and joy ( supremacist groups gave generously to the GOP during the 2016 campaign season ).<br />
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QUOTES below are by John Oliver...<br />
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"A non answer in a moment like this, is an answer"<br />
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"Nazis are a lot like cats. If they like you, it's probably because you're feeding them"<br />
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As I've said countless times before, THE ONLY GOOD NAZI IS A DEAD NAZI!<br />
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For those of you that don't know what it's like to have to constantly look over your shoulder, it's not pleasant.<br />
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It's time to cancel this "reality show" folks.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-71847522295429831712017-08-07T14:09:00.003-04:002017-08-07T14:23:03.295-04:00THIS AND THAT - AUGUST 2017 ( part 1 of 2 )<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPKak3x3srf36xu5qH70Cmlzzd4baTzuiMIkcCrCIsixbdCiDIgBAgHRTBwAPf1CzAoQnoz-2qGfT4L0vryPYmVCRjuw4scCw_UcKEELonWZaOh220kbYaXpLXZqJ60PFNu1srWSkvzE/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_eb.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPKak3x3srf36xu5qH70Cmlzzd4baTzuiMIkcCrCIsixbdCiDIgBAgHRTBwAPf1CzAoQnoz-2qGfT4L0vryPYmVCRjuw4scCw_UcKEELonWZaOh220kbYaXpLXZqJ60PFNu1srWSkvzE/s320/tnt_aug_2017_eb.jpg" width="283" height="320" data-original-width="411" data-original-height="465" /></a><br />
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WHAT HAPPENED TO ECHO BRIDGE?.....<br />
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Haven't seen any new ECHO BRIDGE releases at WALMART or TARGET?... Well, you're not the only one to notice that.<br />
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According to VARIETY's website, ECHO BRIDGE has a new owner.<br />
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Quotes below are from VARIETY.com ( by Dave McNary - January 11, 2017 ).....<br />
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"Veteran independent producer Steven Paul has acquired distributor Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp. for an undisclosed price, Variety has learned exclusively"<br />
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"Paul is one of the producers on the upcoming “Ghost in the Shell” with Scarlett Johansson and has credits on both “Ghost Rider” movies"<br />
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I haven't been able to find any more information, so I don't know if they're going to continue releasing DVDs.<br />
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As for MILL CREEK, ever since they struck a deal with SONY, their prices have gone up - that shouldn't be a surprise.<br />
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I still wait for price drops before I purchase their discs, that has NOT changed for me.<br />
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I love it when 'bargain video' companies release rare, or never been on region one DVD titles.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXrFoF2Vl3H65qLzkCqMmHKIf5k3h9oFIytc30cckXUKNFpOEpqNtHsxwRqF14f6EZWj6bUpTPw25I7Lpz5xQ-IboN5woquvKC0gvF_-1IdB1rTs9B8VrqYNs6Nf77rsMC1ZxiZ2Njhs/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_podcasts_radio.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXrFoF2Vl3H65qLzkCqMmHKIf5k3h9oFIytc30cckXUKNFpOEpqNtHsxwRqF14f6EZWj6bUpTPw25I7Lpz5xQ-IboN5woquvKC0gvF_-1IdB1rTs9B8VrqYNs6Nf77rsMC1ZxiZ2Njhs/s320/tnt_aug_2017_podcasts_radio.jpg" width="320" height="225" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="246" /></a><br />
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PODCASTS.....<br />
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Below is a VERY SHORT list of recommended podcasts ( in random order ).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XPfGboMf4mb-OQBTVu2wsog1xIUXpGuLTd3Y5fQLSZvLpXP2083JfTto9aWAKxaC34QwJ28wB_1QXxLO-EacJ3lKJXR_0CU770MG2XS698_OEFyE7sn5Rxs65jOEdpVRlpVH_S28RdU/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_pod_this_american_life.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XPfGboMf4mb-OQBTVu2wsog1xIUXpGuLTd3Y5fQLSZvLpXP2083JfTto9aWAKxaC34QwJ28wB_1QXxLO-EacJ3lKJXR_0CU770MG2XS698_OEFyE7sn5Rxs65jOEdpVRlpVH_S28RdU/s320/tnt_aug_2017_pod_this_american_life.jpg" width="320" height="125" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="156" /></a><br />
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1 - This American Life..... I've been listening to this radio show / podcast since it started.<br />
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It really is a documentary for the ears.<br />
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You'll either love or hate the people in the stories, but you'll seldom - if ever - feel apathetic.<br />
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<a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/">THIS AMERICAN LIFE PODCAST</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6garU7YSlTvUCaFYGtTYvoxs3WAL-VjYXhx_6keRbm1MtLBCAP0EqOXqcxLyje0UbmywXpPa4Gjh9gecmoQej4aLFPn39NEgX6JrHoTPO2BeBpFlWdSmAUu7Sr3wtc_R4J3gh8kAN1uc/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_pod_rialto_report.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6garU7YSlTvUCaFYGtTYvoxs3WAL-VjYXhx_6keRbm1MtLBCAP0EqOXqcxLyje0UbmywXpPa4Gjh9gecmoQej4aLFPn39NEgX6JrHoTPO2BeBpFlWdSmAUu7Sr3wtc_R4J3gh8kAN1uc/s320/tnt_aug_2017_pod_rialto_report.jpg" width="320" height="235" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="294" /></a><br />
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2 - Rialto Report.... The RIALTO REPORT is much more than just a podcast about the classic era of adult / sexploitation films.<br />
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Their website also contains articles and photos.<br />
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The stories they tell will make you feel every emotion possible.<br />
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You'll discover all the connections between classic era adult films and the so-called 'mainstream' studio system, television, broadway, the music industry, and more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.therialtoreport.com/">RIALTO REPORT PODCAST</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fKxUOTzq_mmEJJIOp1M7eEfla8bZqaP21sN3gVuZ0zvGQjP92XtfZJC3WznjbWsp7w6ssPI0n9pcWQtRxr5yXzRs7sW-AbyDf7ydPRMF02nVE1xEsVmHv8csm41YZ2aO8QGjHP8Yg9s/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_pod_hollywood_levine.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fKxUOTzq_mmEJJIOp1M7eEfla8bZqaP21sN3gVuZ0zvGQjP92XtfZJC3WznjbWsp7w6ssPI0n9pcWQtRxr5yXzRs7sW-AbyDf7ydPRMF02nVE1xEsVmHv8csm41YZ2aO8QGjHP8Yg9s/s320/tnt_aug_2017_pod_hollywood_levine.jpg" width="320" height="202" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="252" /></a><br />
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3 - Hollywood & Levine..... This is a fun podcast.<br />
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Most of the content is personal, and that's one of the reasons I like it.<br />
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It was created by a man named Ken Levine. He's a writer, director, and producer!<br />
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<a href="http://hollywoodandlevine.libsyn.com/podcast">HOLLYWOOD & LEVINE PODCAST<br />
</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjNRXGP6lAuX_4qSD8gQEkbIeg1cwnvrtAZOYs9OpXcH1MgIFlvDzjZjOHGGXRYuibubVslxIxX9A1w9MYDKOOMSyuhKL1HoCTws-y3vRYcV1Y3fn0hzbJe_sPZSb1rM2LZliqsqycOk/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_pod_mr_skin.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjNRXGP6lAuX_4qSD8gQEkbIeg1cwnvrtAZOYs9OpXcH1MgIFlvDzjZjOHGGXRYuibubVslxIxX9A1w9MYDKOOMSyuhKL1HoCTws-y3vRYcV1Y3fn0hzbJe_sPZSb1rM2LZliqsqycOk/s320/tnt_aug_2017_pod_mr_skin.jpg" width="320" height="223" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="279" /></a><br />
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4 - Mr. Skin..... I didn't know if I should include this podcast... Anyway, I used to like the MR. SKIN website, but I stopped visiting it years ago for a lot of reasons.<br />
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In my opinion, their PODCAST is better than their website. Having said that, I have problems with the two hosts, especially when they state their OPINIONS as fact.<br />
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What part of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" don't they understand? In addition, movies and shows, are MORE than just scenes that contain nudity.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mrskinpodcast.com/">MR. SKIN PODCAST</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqwccfC1DepfGZUqVXB1fKUg3InAxB2arn34CX_2LYohYYYwRxa6meOvFH94H8Rm5eJey8PDQ7ZQxxx6XIN1mLNfDi7DwW904dS1ayO4dkCMi15gZtTfwNIO37tJuM4u4GBG8FlmoDAk/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_pod_cr_zelda_ab_glow.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqwccfC1DepfGZUqVXB1fKUg3InAxB2arn34CX_2LYohYYYwRxa6meOvFH94H8Rm5eJey8PDQ7ZQxxx6XIN1mLNfDi7DwW904dS1ayO4dkCMi15gZtTfwNIO37tJuM4u4GBG8FlmoDAk/s320/tnt_aug_2017_pod_cr_zelda_ab_glow.jpg" width="302" height="320" data-original-width="510" data-original-height="540" /></a><br />
Screengrab on top is of Christina Ricci in Z: THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING ( WEB series from AMAZON )... Screengrab on bottom is of Alison Brie - left side - from GLOW ( WEB series from NETFLIX ).<br />
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FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, would still be remembered and still have a following without the Phoebe Cates topless scene and without her! Any actress could have performed that scene and portrayed her character - it wasn't rocket science!<br />
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Let me remind all the superficial shitheads of the obvious, beauty isn't just physical. If you're over eighteen years of age and still don't understand that, then I feel sorry for you.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HGALMjiZpzCAY5mpo7fmgZ6e8GiB1gJw2YjRImZ3u9BTKsA4YyaN9qCwBYQWZGKzNNbPEwVWqrrvW1iywNrMiKMEy_juWrHKZKonpN0mVMLyc2XBupOKmvcge8un2BwYSg9dndKWUCs/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_vw_tiguan.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HGALMjiZpzCAY5mpo7fmgZ6e8GiB1gJw2YjRImZ3u9BTKsA4YyaN9qCwBYQWZGKzNNbPEwVWqrrvW1iywNrMiKMEy_juWrHKZKonpN0mVMLyc2XBupOKmvcge8un2BwYSg9dndKWUCs/s320/tnt_aug_2017_vw_tiguan.jpg" width="320" height="106" data-original-width="1196" data-original-height="395" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from a VOLKSWAGEN commercial for the 2018 TIGUAN ( YOUTUBE video ).<br />
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IT'S A LIVIN' THING.....<br />
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I saw a new VOLKSWAGEN commercial and I absolutely loved it.<br />
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It shows an inflatable KING KONG following a cute lady, while she's driving a 2018 VW TIGUAN.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8x4ewHNREIuXaCU38FCH_t0Sd1fO-gB1Pjf1j-T2w1WvoQPuO1pG9_Aqzky_3ihI5oLwcUcelP49mBmNbxWrpPt5NrFOjymyUr2ZjJkv_qAqpHlllWOGxCEC9P7Txs4gKx-lJ3jbnjw/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_vw_elo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8x4ewHNREIuXaCU38FCH_t0Sd1fO-gB1Pjf1j-T2w1WvoQPuO1pG9_Aqzky_3ihI5oLwcUcelP49mBmNbxWrpPt5NrFOjymyUr2ZjJkv_qAqpHlllWOGxCEC9P7Txs4gKx-lJ3jbnjw/s320/tnt_aug_2017_vw_elo.jpg" width="320" height="248" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="271" /></a><br />
Screengrab of ELO performing LIVIN' THING ( 1977 - YOUTUBE video ).<br />
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The song LIVIN' THING by ELO is played during the entire commercial.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQuT2C0CAsAytewgNg9xyOC2C-_gYDK33sR4P8gukDpreEF_DlS0IX5YNAcpWpHM0vcgymCjmuc18HxLzr1WIydzbc5FeVgjctwbG_uSZVYWAdbx2CHNxhfmYwYgcSOsYc1YoexjzFoQ/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_vw_411.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQuT2C0CAsAytewgNg9xyOC2C-_gYDK33sR4P8gukDpreEF_DlS0IX5YNAcpWpHM0vcgymCjmuc18HxLzr1WIydzbc5FeVgjctwbG_uSZVYWAdbx2CHNxhfmYwYgcSOsYc1YoexjzFoQ/s320/tnt_aug_2017_vw_411.jpg" width="320" height="121" data-original-width="697" data-original-height="264" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from a seventies tv commercial for the VW 411 ( YOUTUBE video ).<br />
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This isn't the first time VW has used KING KONG in a tv commercial. I still remember their 411 sedan commercial from the seventies.<br />
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There aren't very many new tv commercials that stay in my memory, but this TIGUAN ad does... and I mean that in a GOOD WAY!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnCG1t4tSyKokMvJGXvN6ouJrdFMaoCaX0u1c3eGQYlaRcK4m1NQ29bK7N0QFxrAZfkl2HE7LXzqOGx9s7EJkig6C85tgtPlTfvyp9kKL9T_eVZZObLNjpayK99zmjycueMMgALJwPPU/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_kevin_stinks.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnCG1t4tSyKokMvJGXvN6ouJrdFMaoCaX0u1c3eGQYlaRcK4m1NQ29bK7N0QFxrAZfkl2HE7LXzqOGx9s7EJkig6C85tgtPlTfvyp9kKL9T_eVZZObLNjpayK99zmjycueMMgALJwPPU/s320/tnt_aug_2017_kevin_stinks.jpg" width="320" height="200" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="250" /></a><br />
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KEVIN CAN WAIT, AND WAIT, AND WAIT....<br />
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Attention!... If you've never seen a tv show called KEVIN CAN WAIT, consider yourself lucky. This show is even more flatulent than Kevin's enormous anus.<br />
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Yes sir, KEVIN can wait all he wants, but I'm still NOT going to watch this show again!<br />
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The actress that portrayed Kevin's wife was FIRED, and CBS is BULLSHITING EVERYONE by saying she left.<br />
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If you've ever encountered Mr. James on the street you know he's as pleasant as simultaneous bee stings to both eyes, and a kick in the throat.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphasi6ErM925ThRUTc8jtmrNrdwIoF8a0HAkyX5WBfTrjBJOz0tFtOBJpOkV-xPGtUYdRLL0kMLLMyUUlYSHFViK9MohyphenhyphenolZxZ1EX1Pold19ZPuSV1VxVHrWiQCB0gLk6d1FJ0hvj2u8/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_lana_del_rey_love.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphasi6ErM925ThRUTc8jtmrNrdwIoF8a0HAkyX5WBfTrjBJOz0tFtOBJpOkV-xPGtUYdRLL0kMLLMyUUlYSHFViK9MohyphenhyphenolZxZ1EX1Pold19ZPuSV1VxVHrWiQCB0gLk6d1FJ0hvj2u8/s320/tnt_aug_2017_lana_del_rey_love.jpg" width="320" height="168" data-original-width="794" data-original-height="417" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from LANA DEL REY's music video called LOVE ( YOUTUBE video )... I'm crazy about this woman's voice, and I absolutely love listening to her!<br />
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SOOTHING YOUR SOUL.....<br />
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Feeling anxious?<br />
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Feeling frustrated?<br />
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Got an uneasy and queasy feeling in your belly?<br />
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Well, most of humanity is feeling the same way. As I've said before, we all have our own ways of relaxing.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWQw2qvFwh1MFs62d6dFFcyKtP9WqIasASIw6TL2aK3ZbIjapZWhlLKlumTQhg44s_iCbOMWtiah0HkM6ndjA2IGWbsHeARa99LG0pz07p_yggBHy0WLOo0jpTFziGRrryBV7PnHZGvs/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_lana_del_rey_born_to_die.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWQw2qvFwh1MFs62d6dFFcyKtP9WqIasASIw6TL2aK3ZbIjapZWhlLKlumTQhg44s_iCbOMWtiah0HkM6ndjA2IGWbsHeARa99LG0pz07p_yggBHy0WLOo0jpTFziGRrryBV7PnHZGvs/s320/tnt_aug_2017_lana_del_rey_born_to_die.jpg" width="254" height="320" data-original-width="398" data-original-height="502" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from LANA DEL REY's music video called BORN TO DIE ( YOUTUBE video ).<br />
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<a href="http://lanadelrey.com/">LANA DEL REY ( official website )<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDc4XkClvUUbhGzWmwdlXyb9PTWzDNmZzxkuHxcFR1jI767XZ45-nAdsIhUbzy_6nHYIfftZPT0R-jvp8fQIGOZy0OBlaeQzZrBjQDsVsCwTE2q1d-3L_1TvJYi7RIvgE6ypZALFn0wU/s1600/tnt_aug_2017_Klaus_Schulze_1977.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDc4XkClvUUbhGzWmwdlXyb9PTWzDNmZzxkuHxcFR1jI767XZ45-nAdsIhUbzy_6nHYIfftZPT0R-jvp8fQIGOZy0OBlaeQzZrBjQDsVsCwTE2q1d-3L_1TvJYi7RIvgE6ypZALFn0wU/s320/tnt_aug_2017_Klaus_Schulze_1977.jpg" width="320" height="220" data-original-width="400" data-original-height="275" /></a><br />
Screengrab of Klaus Schulze during a concert in 1977 ( YOUTUBE video ).<br />
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<a href="https://www.klaus-schulze.com/">KLAUS SCHULZE ( official website )<br />
</a><br />
One way I relax, is by listening to a couple of radio shows on my local NPR station. One is called ECHOES, and the other is called HEARTS OF SPACE. Both of these shows calm my nerves. I just put my headphones on and escape.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-10226357487164497642017-08-01T13:31:00.003-04:002017-08-01T13:41:19.481-04:00SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2017 - THE ONLY POP-CULTURE EVENT I STILL CARE ABOUT.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GrBBIXR94yXUTN0bdrPaplXfqcUjrYPuPI9aP4_-lscgT0_rEJJ5bgjl8ttDWj7hJAKe4Gnz31kK7kl0eoUL6yTb184ZTh5nUpIHtKNczv7-jKwQhUwvGsCnr1cHfwxc7kIkT5CzwbE/s1600/2017_sdcc_bbt_signing_wb_booth.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GrBBIXR94yXUTN0bdrPaplXfqcUjrYPuPI9aP4_-lscgT0_rEJJ5bgjl8ttDWj7hJAKe4Gnz31kK7kl0eoUL6yTb184ZTh5nUpIHtKNczv7-jKwQhUwvGsCnr1cHfwxc7kIkT5CzwbE/s320/2017_sdcc_bbt_signing_wb_booth.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="500" data-original-height="333" /></a><br />
Photo above is copyright WARNER BROS... It's a bird's-eye view, showing the BIG BANG THEORY signing session at the WARNER BROS booth ( on Friday, July 21, 2017 ). Take a very good look at the size of that crowd.<br />
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I'm going to share some random thoughts about SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON.<br />
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The last time I attended SDCC was in 1990 ( I think that was BEFORE it moved to the convention center ).<br />
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I also want to remind people that SDCC is a NON profit convention. That's one of the many reasons I've never criticized this event.<br />
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During the seventies and eighties, it was NOT difficult - or expensive - to attend SDCC... Boy, have times changed!<br />
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If I had been lucky enough to have attended SDCC 2017, I would have appreciated every minute of it.<br />
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One of the first things I'd do, is pick up all the freebies I could get my hands on.<br />
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I also would have loved to have attended some of the autograph sessions. I would have been genuinely excited by that.<br />
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Screengrabs above are from the BIG BANG THEORY signing at the WARNER BROS booth ( source WARNER BROS FACEBOOK page ).<br />
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Let me get this off my chest, I'm sick and tired of hearing idiots rant about the movie and television aspects of SDCC. Regardless of what some folks say, those things have been part of SDCC since the early days.<br />
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Comics have had a showbiz connection since at least the thirties ( radio - serials - movies - tv shows - plays ).<br />
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It irritates me, when I hear RETARDS COMPLAINING about items that were given to them for FREE!... If you don't want it, DON'T TAKE IT!<br />
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I've seen far too many YOUTUBE trolls HAPPILY DESTROYING the items they were GIVEN. Those items include, posters, bags, books, comics, figures, and even AUTOGRAPHS! Let me say it again, if you don't like something, why the hell take it?!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02Dt7QOkgoRdnOankiVLqnvS9w3VnV4zPcDBcc2BaW35Uv6FFPWYGXpPOggC6UQfgu7-cl-h42Mj65C5yrQ8mfgEAG8WgPCnBCj06pnKA9-Hy4QbYx5_OTb7a0eIzJas8Q1ecDbP2NM8/s1600/2017_sdcc_misc_free_stuff.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02Dt7QOkgoRdnOankiVLqnvS9w3VnV4zPcDBcc2BaW35Uv6FFPWYGXpPOggC6UQfgu7-cl-h42Mj65C5yrQ8mfgEAG8WgPCnBCj06pnKA9-Hy4QbYx5_OTb7a0eIzJas8Q1ecDbP2NM8/s320/2017_sdcc_misc_free_stuff.jpg" width="320" height="156" data-original-width="1209" data-original-height="589" /></a><br />
Photo above shows various comic-con publications, hotel key cards for BIG BANG THEORY and WESTWORLD, a promo card for BLADE RUNNER 2049, and a WARNER BROS promo bag for the BIG BANG THEORY.<br />
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Every time some UNGRATEFUL DOUCHEBAG destroys, or disposes of items they got for FREE, another person that wanted that item, goes home empty-handed.<br />
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Screengrabs above are from the KANSAS micro-concert ( SUPERNATURAL panel )... source YOUTUBE.<br />
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I seldom have any interest in panels, and even less interest in spending RIDICULOUS amounts of time WAITING to attend them. Having said that, I would have made an exception for many panels at this year's comic-con. I would have loved to have attened the BIG BANG THEORY, TWIN PEAKS, WESTWORLD, BLADE RUNNER 2049, ATOMIC BLONDE, and SUPERNATURAL panels.<br />
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SUPERNATURAL'S panel actually had a live performance by seventies rock group KANSAS. I've seen several YOUTUBE videos, and it looks fantastic.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdCTePe7RI1Gv85BIgyA9OpqQssnlnQyBz3Hthf5LwDwGiu7CGP6TUsiJT2mWLntstLKmtFdE-OwbG1DtsUVaVK2SAw0RqzRmQrGJxLEG-imycZUW9zmQeWr2E_ViHnKnQjOxhFt7v74/s1600/2017_sdcc_promo_posters.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdCTePe7RI1Gv85BIgyA9OpqQssnlnQyBz3Hthf5LwDwGiu7CGP6TUsiJT2mWLntstLKmtFdE-OwbG1DtsUVaVK2SAw0RqzRmQrGJxLEG-imycZUW9zmQeWr2E_ViHnKnQjOxhFt7v74/s320/2017_sdcc_promo_posters.jpg" width="320" height="120" data-original-width="975" data-original-height="365" /></a><br />
Free promotional posters for the BIG BANG THEORY, WESTWORLD, the PUNISHER, and the SIMPSONS ( Photos from EBAY )... I love things like this.<br />
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If you haven't already figured it out, most of the items people throw away, are the types of things I usually hang on to - such as, small posters, flyers, promo cards, post cards, bags, books, magazines, programs, and just about anything else.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7L0FQenpc33Czy9r0glg1jMkBqq1WkIJ3P9Yao04zsrRcEkXgvvGPPNzqUqdahTIw7YRcxpuwIQYKUxVLuOx9Ge3FKybUPmBlVZGJrfo5vFpSqOuWsU15pvrGwg6cHo-aCeK250TOXe8/s1600/2017_sdcc_got_bbt_posters_ebay.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7L0FQenpc33Czy9r0glg1jMkBqq1WkIJ3P9Yao04zsrRcEkXgvvGPPNzqUqdahTIw7YRcxpuwIQYKUxVLuOx9Ge3FKybUPmBlVZGJrfo5vFpSqOuWsU15pvrGwg6cHo-aCeK250TOXe8/s320/2017_sdcc_got_bbt_posters_ebay.jpg" width="320" height="284" data-original-width="515" data-original-height="457" /></a><br />
Screengrabs above and below show some of the countless EBAY auctions of FREE items obtained at COMIC-CON. These types of souvenirs end up being sold for OBSCENE AMOUNTS of money. If, I was lucky enough to win a chance to obtain a FREE poster autographed by the cast - in front of me, I sure as hell would NOT be selling it!<br />
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A lot of folks resell exclusive merchandise for at least double what they paid for it, and I do NOT condemn them for doing that.<br />
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However, most of us know, that FAR TOO MANY professional flippers, professional autograph dealers, and greedy-parasites, always try to make money off of ANYTHING they got at SDCC for FREE!... And THAT DOES PISS ME OFF!<br />
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There are also people that attend events like this via 'press pass' for FREE, and far too many of them are NOT journalists!<br />
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Screengrabs above are from the BIG BANG THEORY panel ( source YOUTUBE ).<br />
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Whenever, I've gone to any event, the first think that goes through my mind, is gratitude that I'm lucky enough to be there.<br />
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It doesn't matter if I'm at a film festival, movie screening, auto show, or whatever, nothing goes to waste with me. Any duplicates, or items I don't like or want, goes to family members or someone else that will truly APPRECIATE those things.<br />
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Just for the record, I love taking photographs and videos when I'm at any public event ( I've always loved photography ).<br />
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Screengrabs above are from the TWIN PEAKS, WESTWORLD, and BLADE RUNNER 2049 panels ( source YOUTUBE ).<br />
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The main reasons I stopped attending 'pop-culture' events were, admission prices, the creation of V.I.P. passes, and the absurd behavior of many so-called 'celebrities' AND attendees. These types of events - EXCEPT for SDCC - are dead to me.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-45007773996141903292017-06-22T14:29:00.004-04:002017-06-23T15:23:19.808-04:00RELAXING, RAMBLINGS & GUILT-TRIPS.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Y2o223s4Cw4m_l1NovFwr7YmQutXRVpqj8j5a3Wkx1Jq5n1seN96lQJCAFJUutM5IttxWb98fYAoYuB47ZQJsDjJBEii4rrcatZ4MqGcp8HWhIOUxPUp2iiAF8xitvvkRyGXQMkw-4I/s1600/relax_miranda_lee_richards_colours_so_fine_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Y2o223s4Cw4m_l1NovFwr7YmQutXRVpqj8j5a3Wkx1Jq5n1seN96lQJCAFJUutM5IttxWb98fYAoYuB47ZQJsDjJBEii4rrcatZ4MqGcp8HWhIOUxPUp2iiAF8xitvvkRyGXQMkw-4I/s320/relax_miranda_lee_richards_colours_so_fine_1.jpg" width="320" height="180" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="337" /></a><br />
Screengrab from a music video for the song COLOURS SO FINE by MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS<br />
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RECHARGING MY BATTERIES......<br />
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Most of us have enough bullshit to deal with on a daily basis, but in these incredibly intense and surreal times, it seems more important than ever, to take a mental vacation.<br />
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I used to visit local lakes, rivers, and streams to recharge my batteries. Unfortunately, a lot of others had the same idea. Then, assholes started showing-up. They'd proceed to assault everyone around them with heinous glass-shattering vibrations being vomited from their vehicle's stereo systems - that are usually worth more than their cars! Many of these ass-tards also throw their trash into the river. Threats get traded - with and without weapons - and it usually ends-up with the police appearing. It's a little difficult to enjoy nature under those circumstances.<br />
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If it wasn't for humor and entertainment, I truly believe most of us would go insane or have nervous breakdowns, or both.<br />
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One of the things that helps me calm my nerves is listening to a couple of radio programs that air on my local NPR station on Saturday and Sunday nights.<br />
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The shows are called ECHOES and HEARTS OF SPACE. Listening to these shows is like medicine to me. I put my headphones on and escape to another place. It doesn't always work, but more often than not, it does.<br />
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Screengrabs from a music video for the song COLOURS SO FINE by MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS<br />
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If you're familiar with TANGERINE DREAM, Klaus Schulze, and Patrick O'Hearn, then you know the type of music these shows play.<br />
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I almost always discover someone I've never heard of before. Alu and Miranda Lee Richards, are two examples, and now I can't get enough of them.<br />
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<a href="http://echoes.org/">ECHOES WEBSITE</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.hos.com/">HEARTS OF SPACE WEBSITE</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mirandaleerichards.com/">MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS WEBSITE</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.alumusic.com/">ALU WEBSITE</a><br />
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Screengrab from ANTIQUES ROADSHOW... I can't believe how many times marijuana was misspelled on 1930s and 1940s movie posters... It's ridiculous.<br />
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I WONDER HOW MUCH I'M WORTH....<br />
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Here's another thing that relaxes me, the PBS program ANTIQUES ROADSHOW.<br />
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I've been watching this program ever since the domestic edition first aired.<br />
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Some of my favorite roadshow subjects are, movie memorabilia, art, automotive memorabilia, posters, books, magazines, and other assorted items.<br />
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I really love this show. It makes me want to visit every flea-market, garage sale, and thrift store I can find.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/">ANTIQUES ROADSHOW WEBSITE</a><br />
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MOVIES AND SHOWS ON HOME VIDEO.....<br />
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One of the most popular ways for most people to unwind, is to watch DVDs, BLU-RAYs, or even VHS tapes.<br />
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Screengrabs of Darlene Bennett... From the film OLGA'S GIRLS... She looks really relaxed with that joint in her mouth, doesn't she?<br />
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Screengrabs of Darlene Bennett... From the film OLGA'S GIRLS.<br />
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I love flicks from the twenties to the present.<br />
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I guess my favorite time frame is from 1965 to 1995.<br />
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I love almost all genres, especially, exploitation, noir/crime, action, and westerns from the sixties and seventies.<br />
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Screengrabs from the movie HARPER.<br />
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I also like some tv shows.<br />
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I usually get my videos from DOLLAR TREE, HAMILTON BOOK, WALMART, and hand-me-downs from family members. The lower the price the better!<br />
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"READING IS FUNDAMENTAL".....<br />
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Anyone remember RIF?... Anyway, reading is definitely a popular way to relax.<br />
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Novels really take me to another place, and I can't get enough of them, and yes, I also like non-fiction.<br />
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Magazines are also fun, but hardly ever as involving as books.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCa0Rbw-ZjW1-d3hyNmVu8enR6sf2Q9eq8MgthueM9feByalYip2MPjxKKP7L1rGij-JDPCQ0J48U0NkSSSRIVkjg7NjzLddbAyMeqXNcDVovaC5irZ9yFYuzeupJ5rA3_MplXJV0xN2c/s1600/relax_books_trains_trucks.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCa0Rbw-ZjW1-d3hyNmVu8enR6sf2Q9eq8MgthueM9feByalYip2MPjxKKP7L1rGij-JDPCQ0J48U0NkSSSRIVkjg7NjzLddbAyMeqXNcDVovaC5irZ9yFYuzeupJ5rA3_MplXJV0xN2c/s320/relax_books_trains_trucks.jpg" width="320" height="159" data-original-width="835" data-original-height="414" /></a><br />
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AMERICAN PASSENGER TRAINS AND LOCOMOTIVES ILLUSTRATED by Mark Wegman ( ISBN - 9780785831273 )<br />
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I found this hardcover at a store called OLLIE'S for only $6.99, it's got beautiful artwork and photos.<br />
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I got the UD TRUCKS book for free. It was sent all the way from Japan - along with some brochures and other items. I had written to them about six months earlier, and didn't think I was going to get a reply, let alone get all the things they sent me. I've been a gearhead most of my life, so I really love receiving things like this.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKh1y3pUjw6X_zfUeOv8xh0nanqFq3q8Zdry5NfUpNdcl-P7uJT-z5GKKfkvpdiia2RHHOQwjB6AUZgpGPrFPXr92_48i1BTU_o9unH0jyqJyWTDHS8a9Bzz0LBLEzX250dnwHw4IBmk/s1600/relax_kaley+cuoco_bbt_interview.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKh1y3pUjw6X_zfUeOv8xh0nanqFq3q8Zdry5NfUpNdcl-P7uJT-z5GKKfkvpdiia2RHHOQwjB6AUZgpGPrFPXr92_48i1BTU_o9unH0jyqJyWTDHS8a9Bzz0LBLEzX250dnwHw4IBmk/s320/relax_kaley+cuoco_bbt_interview.jpg" width="320" height="180" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="337" /></a><br />
Screengrab of Kaley Cuoco being interviewed.<br />
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GUILT-TRIPS DON'T NEED RESERVATIONS.....<br />
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A while ago, I captured a screengrab of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192505/">Ms. Cuoco</a>, in which she's showing off her cleavage. I then proceeded to add the following caption, "the two most beautiful things about the big bang theory". I also added my blog's address.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27BZN3FdAHmOD3Z_TKltb50Rn0481mxVMURXyS8_TfTbJggdsmRd949eNp8vbbEtXcvLhBqsIAEPLQ21_uwHiFwkY_3igW1BTbpzTi_nLOsEG1ivjrw7dwUdnvkAr6J2PyiJNTuTiOdE/s1600/relax_kaley+cuoco_bbt_dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27BZN3FdAHmOD3Z_TKltb50Rn0481mxVMURXyS8_TfTbJggdsmRd949eNp8vbbEtXcvLhBqsIAEPLQ21_uwHiFwkY_3igW1BTbpzTi_nLOsEG1ivjrw7dwUdnvkAr6J2PyiJNTuTiOdE/s320/relax_kaley+cuoco_bbt_dress.jpg" width="320" height="180" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="337" /></a><br />
Screengrab of Kaley Cuoco in the BIG BANG THEORY.<br />
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Well, I deleted that screengrab soon after. Why?... Because I felt, I had done something stupid and disrespectful. Was I overreacting?... Maybe. All I know, is that I felt bad for doing it.<br />
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Screengrabs of Kaley Cuoco in the BIG BANG THEORY.<br />
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I'm going to take a break from this website for a while. I'll check-in as often as I can.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-60556329724379784412017-06-19T12:03:00.002-04:002017-06-19T12:03:38.027-04:00YET ANOTHER NEW FREE MOVIE CHANNEL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRHdW-smENVOfYN1eOCaI2auRG_n1TcfS_oNVMsSoa_czvggDGaOF5GlN9yFZXRtcMEBUULD3H1ZOkCR7Ougi_v3QGLDlZXVCM4UcDEe4Dq4TyumlTMneus1nubx8qQT7XNyiDNt581k/s1600/comet_tv_website_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRHdW-smENVOfYN1eOCaI2auRG_n1TcfS_oNVMsSoa_czvggDGaOF5GlN9yFZXRtcMEBUULD3H1ZOkCR7Ougi_v3QGLDlZXVCM4UcDEe4Dq4TyumlTMneus1nubx8qQT7XNyiDNt581k/s320/comet_tv_website_logo.jpg" width="320" height="204" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="223" /></a><br />
Screengrab of the COMET TV website homepage.<br />
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Here's the list so far, MOVIES TV NETWORK, THIS TV, H&I, GRIT TV, ESCAPE TV, GET TV, and now you can add COMET TV.<br />
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COMET TV focuses on sci-fi and horror.<br />
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Like most of the other channels, COMET TV appears to be a combination of movies and shows. I'm NOT fond of most of the shows they have listed, but I do like most of the movies they're airing.<br />
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As I write this, there are NO affiliates in my viewing area, and that pisses me off.<br />
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As of June 2017, some of the films they're airing are....<br />
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Photo sources WRONG SIDE OF THE ART and IMPAWARDS<br />
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MOTEL HELL ( Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons )<br />
BLACK SABBATH ( Mario Bava and Boris Karloff ) <br />
GHOST TOWN ( Franc Luz and Catherine Hickland ) <br />
ROCKULA ( Dean Cameron and Toni Basil ) <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBNC9Y8SMaji3oLLbSwtfrOc6qzrYBpzpB4R_TcLHw1g6_ATArQla0coHczBACmykBtd61oqwPe0UVjVyq4wBPr31SHmhWEPLivaKzQkNWa2Gsvuo1WdyMqCL6kyWOVWNU0juU39apvk/s1600/comet_tv_screamtime_spellcaster_red_planet_witchboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBNC9Y8SMaji3oLLbSwtfrOc6qzrYBpzpB4R_TcLHw1g6_ATArQla0coHczBACmykBtd61oqwPe0UVjVyq4wBPr31SHmhWEPLivaKzQkNWa2Gsvuo1WdyMqCL6kyWOVWNU0juU39apvk/s320/comet_tv_screamtime_spellcaster_red_planet_witchboard.jpg" width="320" height="121" data-original-width="1014" data-original-height="384" /></a><br />
Photo sources EBAY, IMDB, and WRONG SIDE OF THE ART<br />
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SCREAMTIME ( Robin Bailey )<br />
SPELLCASTER ( Gail O'Grady and Adam Ant )<br />
ANGRY RED PLANET ( Gerald Mohr and Nora Hayden )<br />
WITCHBOARD ( Tawny Kitaen )<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWsIbycVaMldQXtoRi5ITOgg4iQ7Ju42nzkWkShw7GVYNDO3XsFA0ETQOy9tN3S8pTHdRKKkvM9C0cIdg09Rt9A3IKP8OCpEeawMxjASFKwgBCEh9lmP4pdf-ednm7QdckIICg2i3B_8/s1600/comet_tv_x_ray_hosp_mas.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWsIbycVaMldQXtoRi5ITOgg4iQ7Ju42nzkWkShw7GVYNDO3XsFA0ETQOy9tN3S8pTHdRKKkvM9C0cIdg09Rt9A3IKP8OCpEeawMxjASFKwgBCEh9lmP4pdf-ednm7QdckIICg2i3B_8/s320/comet_tv_x_ray_hosp_mas.jpg" width="170" height="320" data-original-width="297" data-original-height="559" /></a><br />
X-RAY aka HOSPITAL MASSACRE ( Barbi Benton - YEAH BABY! ) Photo source IMDB<br />
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Their website lets you watch for free, so I recommend you visit it.<br />
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Also, check your local channels every so often, to see if COMET TV has been added to your area.<br />
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See links below.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.comettv.com/">COMET TV</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.comettv.com/watch-live/">COMET TV - ONLINE VIEWING</a>P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-66265377052799468902017-06-14T17:33:00.003-04:002017-06-14T17:41:10.372-04:00RANDOMNESS.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhOAi4T-pyCdV__mUV7zAendek7B_jBUbxXFs_CCqsI8ZCK1g1CnrRBLcOx88NK_sC3CJARxkyDjL1R_8QcaW_6XklSrBJuJSqjm3q2Nwr9qUxnIvVVbkeW21LBvOHCPkcITa0sBf5Ss/s1600/400_ran_watch_the_birdie_1965_toledo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhOAi4T-pyCdV__mUV7zAendek7B_jBUbxXFs_CCqsI8ZCK1g1CnrRBLcOx88NK_sC3CJARxkyDjL1R_8QcaW_6XklSrBJuJSqjm3q2Nwr9qUxnIvVVbkeW21LBvOHCPkcITa0sBf5Ss/s320/400_ran_watch_the_birdie_1965_toledo.jpg" width="225" height="320" data-original-width="298" data-original-height="424" /></a><br />
Newspaper ad for WATCH THE BIRDIE... from Toledo Ohio 1965.<br />
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MOVIE ADS: WATCH THE BIRDIE<br />
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Think about all the times you've probably seen Richard B. Shull in a movie, or tv show.<br />
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Most people knew his face, but not his name.<br />
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I always got a kick out of watching him perform.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_elU33Sdd5K1yURb64doW0k4IZmeF98JpbZxP4cqjFqbdtNkDEF58ti7Hj_oF5dQtzH-XsVTrf_a6s505v4bPKDwcAADhQlU0YzD7GhM89vbdE2GzzMmp24lilQFjTkVmqHIEoNjiVI/s1600/400_ran_watch_the_birdie.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_elU33Sdd5K1yURb64doW0k4IZmeF98JpbZxP4cqjFqbdtNkDEF58ti7Hj_oF5dQtzH-XsVTrf_a6s505v4bPKDwcAADhQlU0YzD7GhM89vbdE2GzzMmp24lilQFjTkVmqHIEoNjiVI/s320/400_ran_watch_the_birdie.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="821" data-original-height="615" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from WATCH THE BIRDIE<br />
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In my opinion, WATCH THE BIRDIE is a really fun flick.<br />
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Mr. Shull was also in a tv show called HOLMES AND YO-YO. The show didn't last long. He played a cop, and his partner was a robot ( yes, it was a comedy ). It was goofy fun, and I liked it.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZXmFQhawYkwcYaHH3WfoidHBJJ34gRQHxTBdK-yBpr7UEZ835PZ0M72Sfx_3lKV6pmNeswoHNErpzEWn7Sd3mKTCQsrau-X-Dd6_Pu8SKQgXSl-fPaCgxfhyphenhyphenMR9vFBJ1E9cZWwzZK04/s1600/400_ran_watch_the_birdie_holmes_yo_yo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZXmFQhawYkwcYaHH3WfoidHBJJ34gRQHxTBdK-yBpr7UEZ835PZ0M72Sfx_3lKV6pmNeswoHNErpzEWn7Sd3mKTCQsrau-X-Dd6_Pu8SKQgXSl-fPaCgxfhyphenhyphenMR9vFBJ1E9cZWwzZK04/s320/400_ran_watch_the_birdie_holmes_yo_yo.jpg" width="320" height="123" data-original-width="969" data-original-height="371" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from HOLMES AND YO-YO<br />
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VHS? - I don't know.<br />
DVD? - Yes..... WATCH THE BIRDIE was released on DVD-R by SOMETHING WEIRD VIDEO.<br />
BLU-RAY? - Not that I know of.<br />
ONLINE? - Yes.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRwuVXoHECiocy5HcgDnEyLsyMbEQ8-tqPyy1s_asVqjYeuVpVY2k8GjlsODO4g7F5zMjggM5_2cGC8YUfPzG6zE0NI7W_zSvQtE4s2mvXmn0lpsLluKozpemTNB2UghufolZvVFwWUY/s1600/400_ran_love_cult_1966_youngstown.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRwuVXoHECiocy5HcgDnEyLsyMbEQ8-tqPyy1s_asVqjYeuVpVY2k8GjlsODO4g7F5zMjggM5_2cGC8YUfPzG6zE0NI7W_zSvQtE4s2mvXmn0lpsLluKozpemTNB2UghufolZvVFwWUY/s320/400_ran_love_cult_1966_youngstown.jpg" width="172" height="320" data-original-width="328" data-original-height="611" /></a><br />
Newspaper ad for THE LOVE CULT... from Youngstown Ohio 1966.<br />
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MOVIE ADS: THE LOVE CULT<br />
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This movie doesn't seem to get a lot of affection, but I like THE LOVE CULT.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz0vpehX_Nee7rMrSQGRe2vS_Z7dMO3PwhYuMb11NSlpwJQOQZ4BR63eiBz8IZzuG0ViShxB824J7eLyAV2ydjdVJ_712Lw4ZaCylqg83QZSA3OaW1sHWNLCn03wM-O3f3PzUtSg3BJA/s1600/400_ran_love_cult.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz0vpehX_Nee7rMrSQGRe2vS_Z7dMO3PwhYuMb11NSlpwJQOQZ4BR63eiBz8IZzuG0ViShxB824J7eLyAV2ydjdVJ_712Lw4ZaCylqg83QZSA3OaW1sHWNLCn03wM-O3f3PzUtSg3BJA/s320/400_ran_love_cult.jpg" width="320" height="238" data-original-width="828" data-original-height="616" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from THE LOVE CULT<br />
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VHS? - I don't know.<br />
DVD? - Yes..... It was released on pressed and DVD-R by SOMETHING WEIRD VIDEO.<br />
BLU-RAY? - Not that I know of.<br />
ONLINE? - Yes.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjuKdWw5UySA56p4OGSnRZt9hGe2gqnBkj2B1H1vvwgSK1agdMeWS97vzGxIwtwlup1Wd0bg5kmflJnUxrqagXSrIZP8EiF6beyyX41ulai1HgBb6f0dKAZpzE8AG2bqbgnnPqdXP2jA/s1600/400_ran_pinocchio_in_outer_space_1965_rome_ga.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjuKdWw5UySA56p4OGSnRZt9hGe2gqnBkj2B1H1vvwgSK1agdMeWS97vzGxIwtwlup1Wd0bg5kmflJnUxrqagXSrIZP8EiF6beyyX41ulai1HgBb6f0dKAZpzE8AG2bqbgnnPqdXP2jA/s320/400_ran_pinocchio_in_outer_space_1965_rome_ga.jpg" width="250" height="320" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="448" /></a><br />
Newspaper ad for PINOCCHIO IN OUTER SPACE... from Rome Georgia 1965.<br />
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MOVIE ADS: PINOCCHIO IN OUTER SPACE<br />
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I love this animated movie. I saw it on tv many times when I was young.<br />
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In my opinion, it's one of the most creative versions of PINOCCHIO ever made. I also remember the EROTIC ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO, but it was obviously aimed at a older crowd.<br />
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Screengrabs from PINOCCHIO IN OUTER SPACE<br />
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VHS? - I don't know.<br />
DVD? - I don't know.<br />
BLU-RAY? - Not that I know of.<br />
ONLINE? - Yes.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIqaRTFlN5JVl4QQzDXmYv5RUMwVNDtyZvJGfSojwu3fhk2MdI2H2Pk1PrMlhxTwvB-omS9amZo_rgx8bmylnlbO_PJqdNbd_8fUpwy9dXkgIUt0fO4IVndvs_JXYYrUtQfQ0UO-vn4E/s1600/400_ran_cheering_section_love_truck_1977_toledo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIqaRTFlN5JVl4QQzDXmYv5RUMwVNDtyZvJGfSojwu3fhk2MdI2H2Pk1PrMlhxTwvB-omS9amZo_rgx8bmylnlbO_PJqdNbd_8fUpwy9dXkgIUt0fO4IVndvs_JXYYrUtQfQ0UO-vn4E/s320/400_ran_cheering_section_love_truck_1977_toledo.jpg" width="281" height="320" data-original-width="350" data-original-height="399" /></a><br />
Newspaper ad for CHEERING SECTION and THE LOVE TRUCK... from Toledo Ohio 1977.<br />
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MOVIE ADS: CHEERING SECTION & THE LOVE TRUCK<br />
<br />
I've seen THE LOVE TRUCK aka BLUE SUMMER more than a few times at drive-in theaters and on DVD. It's one of Chuck Vincent's films, and I like it.<br />
<br />
As for CHEERING SECTION, I don't remember ever watching it. After you've watched countless films and shows, you can't possibly remember everything, right?<br />
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VHS? - I don't know.<br />
DVD? - Yes... CHEERING SECTION was released by SATURN ( aka CODE RED - part of a double feature ).<br />
BLU-RAY? - Not as I write this.<br />
ONLINE? - Yes.<br />
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Newspaper ad for WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST and ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE... from Toledo Ohio 1958.<br />
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MOVIE ADS: WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST & ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE<br />
<br />
I've seen ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE many times, and still like it.<br />
<br />
I like WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST far more than PUPPET PEOPLE.<br />
<br />
I loved watching it on tv as a kid. I also liked the first film called THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN.<br />
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Screengrabs from WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST<br />
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VHS? - I don't know.<br />
DVD? - Yes..... WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST was released by LIONSGATE ( part of a double feature )<br />
BLU-RAY? - Not that I know of.<br />
ONLINE? - Yes.<br />
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DOLLAR TREE BOOKS.....<br />
<br />
I went to one of my local DOLLAR TREE locations, and the book section had been 'picked-through'. However, I did manage to find a hardcover novel called THE DOUBLE. I have NOT had time to read it yet.<br />
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THE DOUBLE<br />
WRITER - George Pelecanos<br />
COMPANY - LITTLE BROWN<br />
ISBN - 9780316078399<br />
HARDcover<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
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<br />
"HATE BEGETS HATE".....<br />
<br />
Nobody should claim they're shocked by what happened.<br />
<br />
TRUMP and the GOP have just as much BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS as the attacker... Maybe even more.<br />
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THEY planted the SEEDS OF HATE in our nation, and now THEIR CROP is being harvested in the ugliest way imaginable.<br />
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If they want to point fingers and blame someone, they should look into the mirror.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-24010511716403752302017-06-04T12:21:00.000-04:002017-06-04T12:21:19.464-04:00THIS AND THAT - JUNE 2017<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqE4TzwvDNMyIHtkmLT_3shs66_sjIkOfHKJKtzlF1EvNjEaBmWv1QSoy4C3EvLZlw64CFpGb23LnIkPOR9dsWpv3Iag4B43-8hg7PqKAiOkpNReWWUObsQnvssXYHsF2f8wTpMh7PSY/s1600/tnt_june_2017_dvd_stretch_dollar_tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqE4TzwvDNMyIHtkmLT_3shs66_sjIkOfHKJKtzlF1EvNjEaBmWv1QSoy4C3EvLZlw64CFpGb23LnIkPOR9dsWpv3Iag4B43-8hg7PqKAiOkpNReWWUObsQnvssXYHsF2f8wTpMh7PSY/s320/tnt_june_2017_dvd_stretch_dollar_tree.jpg" width="238" height="320" data-original-width="250" data-original-height="336" /></a><br />
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DOLLAR TREE DVDS......<br />
<br />
I found some more DVDs at one of my local DOLLAR TREE stores. Unfortunately, they only had a handful of discs left. As a consolation, I found some small tool boxes. Anyway, the titles are...<br />
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STRETCH - Kevin ( Patrick Wilson ) is a depressed limo driver and gambler. He owes six thousand dollars, and has until midnight to cough up the bucks or else. <br />
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He's also bummed-out about his girlfriend dumping him for a rich athlete.<br />
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Charlie ( Jessica Alba ) is one of his co-workers and current best friend. He doesn't know it yet, but she's going to play a much bigger role in his life.<br />
<br />
Did I mention his conversations with a dead co-worker?<br />
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After picking up an eccentric millionaire, things take a really bizarre turn. The rich guy promises to give Kevin the money he needs to pay the gangster, but only if Kevin does what he wants.<br />
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At one point during the film, Kevin experiences a series of unfortunate events, and those scenes made me laugh a lot.<br />
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STRETCH stars, Patrick Wilson, Jessica Alba, Brooklyn Decker, James Badge Dale, Ed Helms, and many others.<br />
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FYI - Ray Liotta, David Hasselhoff, and Norman Reedus also make appearances in this film.<br />
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Quote by Kevin - "I don't believe in fate, destiny. To me, life's nothing but timing"<br />
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Jessica Alba is cute, but that's the only thing that I find appealing about her. I do NOT dislike her, but I've also never been impressed by her acting skills. I will say this, she does a good job in this film.<br />
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STRETCH is a wild ride. This movie put a genuine smile on my face, and the ending actually made me feel good.<br />
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I'm happy I found this flick.<br />
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COMPANY - Universal<br />
RATING - R<br />
WIDEscreen<br />
EXTRAS - No... It doesn't even have a disc menu!... It just plays.<br />
INSERTS - No<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
OBTAINED AT - DOLLAR TREE<br />
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BUNRAKU - I'll get right to the point, and say I did NOT like this movie. I know a lot of hard work went into this film, but I'm not going to lie about my feelings. I just could NOT get into this flick.<br />
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I liked the camera work and Visual Effects. But, I had NO emotional connection to the characters or the story. At times, it felt like I was watching a video game.<br />
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Plus, I can't stand Dummy Moore, excuse me, I meant to write Demi Moore. I should have read the credits before I purchased this disc - I could have purchased a big pack of cookies instead.<br />
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COMPANY - Arcentertainment<br />
RATING - R<br />
WIDEscreen<br />
EXTRAS - Yes, audio commentary with the director and actor Kevin McKidd. Plus, four trailers.<br />
INSERTS - No<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
OBTAINED AT - DOLLAR TREE<br />
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LOCKER 13 - I liked this film much more than I thought I would.<br />
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It's an anthology involving a special locker. As usual, I liked some stories more than others. That's just the way anthologies are.<br />
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Many familiar faces appear in LOCKER 13... Jon Polito, Jon Gries, Curtis Armstrong, and David Huddleston, to name just a few.<br />
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COMPANY - Arcentertainment<br />
RATING - R<br />
WIDEscreen<br />
EXTRAS - Just four trailers.<br />
INSERTS - No<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
OBTAINED AT - DOLLAR TREE<br />
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NOONER.....<br />
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It's been a long time since I last saw this goofy XXX flick. It's about a nerd named Hermie. He works for a high tech contraceptive company called PLATONIC INDUSTRIES.<br />
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The company has a mysterious boss that's never at the office - you'll find out why at the end of the movie.<br />
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Hermie's best friend is his computer. Al - Hermie's computer - gives him advice. But, the most amazing thing Al does, is allow Hermie to travel back in time. Yes, his computer is also a TIME MACHINE!<br />
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When Hermie goes back in time, he watches other employees engage in hanky-panky, which results in career advancements for some of them.<br />
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Is there a happy ending?... Kinda-sorta...<br />
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NOONER is harmless fun, and that's all that should matter.<br />
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NOONER stars, Scott Irish as Hermmie, Keisha as Veronica Gash, Tom Byron as Freddie, Sheena Horne as Belinda, Nina Hartley as Ms. Hill, and a few other familiar faces.<br />
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NOONER was released on VHS, but I don't remember the name of the company that sold it.<br />
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I'm almost positive this movie never had a legit DVD release ( at least not in the U.S.A. ). I've seen bootlegs, but I do NOT pay more than one dollar for most videos, and especially NOT for a DVD-R!<br />
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It's available online ( with and withOUT the sex ). I saw it on a few questionable websites ( as I write this, one of those websties is gone ).<br />
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MAD MEN.....<br />
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For those that don't know, MAD MEN is a tv series that aired on a cable channel called AMC.<br />
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I was given the season one set by a family member.<br />
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Season one has four discs ( 13 episodes ). The DVDs are housed in an illustrated cardboard foldout divided into five sections. Four sections have transparent plastic trays glued onto them. When you fold it back up, it fits into a clear plastic sleeve.<br />
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This set was released by LIONSGATE ( region one ).<br />
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Special features are...<br />
DISC ONE - audio commentaries, scoring MAD MEN, music sampler, season 2 preview.<br />
DISC TWO - audio commentaries, advertising the American dream, pictures of elegance<br />
DISC THREE - audio commentaries, establishing MAD MEN<br />
DISC FOUR - Nothing<br />
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When I was done watching the entire first season, I felt as if I had just finished reading a really great book.<br />
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I absolutely love this show. The writing, acting, camera work, costumes, and period props, are as close to perfect as you can possibly get. Truly amazing work.<br />
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BOOKS.....<br />
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I'm thinking about getting a hardcover called THE ART OF MAD MAX: FURY ROAD ( Abbie Bernstein - ISBN 9781783298167 ).<br />
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As I write this, the lowest price for a NEW copy of this book seems to be from HAMILTON BOOK.COM ( $12.95 ). I'm not sure when, or if, I'll get a chance to order it... Should I wait for the price to drop even more?<br />
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If anyone reading this owns a copy, please let me know about the quality of the binding, and photos.<br />
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During the past week, I've searched a couple of my local DOLLAR TREE stores for more books, but I had no luck finding anything that appealed to me.<br />
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BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS.....<br />
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I've wanted to express my feelings on everything that's been going on in regards to NAZI TRUMP and his JUNTA. However, I do NOT want to turn this blog into a political website. Having said that, NAZI TRUMP was a reality star, and his behavior - and the actions of his DELUSIONAL followers - AFFECT ALL OF US.<br />
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In regards to the BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION reaction to Kathy Griffin holding NAZI TRUMP'S FAKE HEAD, apparently, FREEDOM OF SPEECH only applies to NAZI TRUMP and the GOP.<br />
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Ms. Griffin's photo was NOT a threat, it was a statement. She expressed how countless MILLIONS of people are feeling. It may be ugly, but it's the TRUTH. Remember that word?... It's something TRUMP and the GOP are NOT familiar with!<br />
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If the roles were reversed, you know damn well, the GOP would be screaming "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" at the top of their lungs, and they would NEVER have apologized!<br />
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NAZI TRUMP and the GOP created this ULTRA VILE HATE FILLED atmosphere we are living in, and now it's coming back to haunt them!... And big surprise, they can't take, what they dish out!<br />
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NAZI TRUMP and his DELUSIONAL DEPLORABLES handout REAL THREATS on a DAILY BASIS!<br />
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I want the democrats to GROW A BACKBONE and FIGHT BACK!... STOP taking the HIGH ROAD! Get DOWN AND DIRTY!<br />
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HATE CRIMES have risen beyond belief, and that REAL BLOOD is on the HANDS of NAZI TRUMP AND THE GOP!<br />
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That train attack in Oregon by one of TRUMP'S LOYAL FOLLOWERS was a great example. Think about this, if that ULTRA-RIGHT-WING-NAZI-TRUMP-LOVER had been a person of another race, or ethnicity, or religion, TRUMP and the GOP would have exploited the tragedy to their full advantage!<br />
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NAZI TRUMP, the GOP, and THEIR FOLLOWERS, are ABOVE THE LAW!... Last year, when a GOP politician threatened Obama, the GOP did NOT care, and NOTHING happened to that politician.<br />
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Recently, a FUCKING LOWLIFE REPUBLICAN POLITICIAN from Montana, PHYSICALLY assaulted a reporter! Once again, NOTHING HAPPENED to the POLITICIAN. He was NOT arrested!<br />
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Yet another AFTERBIRTH GOP POLITICIAN, from Texas, threatened to SHOOT a fellow politician, and he also did NOT get in trouble for it!<br />
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NAZI TRUMP and most of the GOP, are leaving a LEGACY OF HATE, INCOMPETENCE, CORRUPTION, and STUPIDITY, that has never been seen in this nation before.<br />
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THE BAD GUYS WIN!... at least for now.....<br />
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P.S. - Since before the 2016 election, I've been receiving unusual amounts of visits from Russia. I've also been getting visits from some countries that are NOT known for their love of pop-culture. This has me WORRIED. Those visitors could be regular folks with NO malice in mind, but you know as well as I do, that given recent events, those visits are probably NOT from friendly folks.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-45394753503376829192017-05-22T11:38:00.003-04:002017-05-22T11:38:43.653-04:00LOST IN TWIN PEAKS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQMQFtlAhSqdiC42D9J6jq7TsyrWiKIsMIancPREB4U7QuR0d255jYNmqfBL0ot2vEj1BbbY4Bdoi0atid5dKlpnZcZC0vK651XY-yF_sw09TvXsT8Q9-8w8V13Ma5xZAY54bQKzznVk/s1600/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_1990_1091.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQMQFtlAhSqdiC42D9J6jq7TsyrWiKIsMIancPREB4U7QuR0d255jYNmqfBL0ot2vEj1BbbY4Bdoi0atid5dKlpnZcZC0vK651XY-yF_sw09TvXsT8Q9-8w8V13Ma5xZAY54bQKzznVk/s320/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_1990_1091.jpg" width="320" height="242" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from TWIN PEAKS 1990/1991.<br />
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Quote from TWIN PEAKS 1990/1991 - by Donna Hayward - "It's like I'm having the most beautiful dream, and the most terrible nightmare all at once"... In my opinion, that sums up David Lynch's work in a nutshell.<br />
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The wilder the better... That has always been my attitude towards TWIN PEAKS the original series, and TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME the movie prequel.<br />
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Most folks hated season two, but I didn't. I saw good things during that season.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSILrGKPw6hlfBfeDnWNd8AMpQgdf0QBLQGWzR224m-VP4vbAaZeRxO1YFtmzJZ7sdBl0iVfxcjYgIj9VKDbmJXJrqKNZp3-tAoKRDl10kq2y5E8ca7XepMiHBGLPZr97sH1f_W2Gd1lg/s1600/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_FIRE_WALK_WITH_ME_STARES.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSILrGKPw6hlfBfeDnWNd8AMpQgdf0QBLQGWzR224m-VP4vbAaZeRxO1YFtmzJZ7sdBl0iVfxcjYgIj9VKDbmJXJrqKNZp3-tAoKRDl10kq2y5E8ca7XepMiHBGLPZr97sH1f_W2Gd1lg/s320/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_FIRE_WALK_WITH_ME_STARES.jpg" width="296" height="320" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from FIRE WALK WITH ME.<br />
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I also loved the movie.<br />
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FIRE WALK WITH ME wasn't held back by network censors. It was in-your-face, and that was the way it should have been.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRdQSeaXPQaY9dnbU9nhKZV19iLlWSJQhyphenhyphenN7gLwtHAxPMgUAAX22GA7RazK3bgvzYgJ4s9o_HMQUGsUZr4odEQDNmgj2-eTFaxOtVom41g9vaWNcW733OG-QGszWgMI16rMfC4mcpZu0/s1600/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_FIRE_WALK_WITH_ME_DOOM.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRdQSeaXPQaY9dnbU9nhKZV19iLlWSJQhyphenhyphenN7gLwtHAxPMgUAAX22GA7RazK3bgvzYgJ4s9o_HMQUGsUZr4odEQDNmgj2-eTFaxOtVom41g9vaWNcW733OG-QGszWgMI16rMfC4mcpZu0/s320/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_FIRE_WALK_WITH_ME_DOOM.jpg" width="202" height="320" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from FIRE WALK WITH ME.<br />
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After all this time, what Leland Palmer did to his daughter is still a subject most tv shows and films refuse to deal with. That attitude speaks volumes, and none of it is good.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jZfU9FW-oHNy4F77HdYlSrDdMwiyXXrODVCdJuTJGVOqndR87IC_M7-Xn6K8FLXe_Wg32Ruf2YKu8YZ1gau_oj1oc31Jflwre-1v5FmnmAGp1xtAwhcwEEJNdTNsIzPvy0_gdHieVEc/s1600/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jZfU9FW-oHNy4F77HdYlSrDdMwiyXXrODVCdJuTJGVOqndR87IC_M7-Xn6K8FLXe_Wg32Ruf2YKu8YZ1gau_oj1oc31Jflwre-1v5FmnmAGp1xtAwhcwEEJNdTNsIzPvy0_gdHieVEc/s320/LIT_TWIN_PEAKS_2017.jpg" width="320" height="183" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from a SHOWTIME promotional video for TWIN PEAKS 2017.<br />
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As I write this, I have NOT seen any of the SEASON THREE episodes. Why?... Because it airs on a pay channel ( SHOWTIME ), and I don't have cable.<br />
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I was against TWIN PEAKS returning, for the same reason I didn't want the X-FILES to return. Well, I ended-up liking the 2016 version of the X-FILES. I hope I'll feel the same way about the 2017 version of TWIN PEAKS.<br />
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I've always loved watching the dreamy/nightmarish world of TWIN PEAKS. Unfortunately, for most of my life I've felt as if I've been trapped in a real life version of a David Lynch film.<br />
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One thing is for certain, TWIN PEAKS has come back during one of the most surreal times in history, and that time is now.....P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-68050703716841552762017-05-16T11:19:00.001-04:002017-05-16T11:19:09.482-04:00THIS AND THAT - MAY 2017<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_wjjSPPKyJzH_SE1UPDQdLl204OHyEYepkcF3w6Fsa7icetlQ-tZ4skGZge7VthPesbzBMcYir_Mh5dRVg9FkzIiLY_JeI35MdaYFmJzSWfb0C4oovQZcOlSuz6FjvBJQbgux6Bjuks/s1600/tnt_may_2017_bbt_THE_LONG_DISTANCE_DISSONANCE.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_wjjSPPKyJzH_SE1UPDQdLl204OHyEYepkcF3w6Fsa7icetlQ-tZ4skGZge7VthPesbzBMcYir_Mh5dRVg9FkzIiLY_JeI35MdaYFmJzSWfb0C4oovQZcOlSuz6FjvBJQbgux6Bjuks/s320/tnt_may_2017_bbt_THE_LONG_DISTANCE_DISSONANCE.jpg" width="320" height="181" /></a><br />
Screengrabs from the BIG BANG THEORY ( episode THE LONG DISTANCE DISSONANCE ).<br />
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A VERY SHORT OPEN LETTER TO MR. CHUCK LORRE.....<br />
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I loved the way season ten of THE BIG BANG THEORY ended.<br />
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In my opinion, the show is even more focused on human nature, funnier, and creative, than when it started.<br />
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Many others have stated, that THE BIG BANG THEORY celebrates intelligence, and I agree one hundred percent. Truly an incredible effort by all of you.<br />
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Screengrab of Chuck Lorre's vanity card website.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chucklorre.com/index-bbt.php">CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS VANITY CARD ARCHIVE</a><br />
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Mr. Lorre... I hope you, Mr. Prady, and everyone else involved with THE BIG BANG THEORY, will end the program at season twelve. Please end the show while people still love it.<br />
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Screengrabs from HOME MOVIES.<br />
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HOME MOVIES.....<br />
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Quote from HOME MOVIES... Kirk Douglas's character - "Forever an extra, never a star"<br />
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My three favorite things about this Brian De Palma film, are Nancy Allen, Keith Gordon, and the ventriloquist bunny - yes, I meant to write bunny, NOT dummy.<br />
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Anyway, I would have preferred to have seen Ms. Allen's character and her bunny, as serial killers. That would have been a lot of fun.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIK6doD2VLSC2CoYn1IUsxVGpKS2ujrmo5_J_PHXOqGTkNQ6KsGlCtOchPYdROYCeGqgOF0g6TAt7WkR3JoV21hRlxOmgTZjDTiJ3jY2wcvi6VJzcCqFryYtvxDw3vFrVZJwb-tHrCjWE/s1600/tnt_may_2017_bdp_home_movies_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIK6doD2VLSC2CoYn1IUsxVGpKS2ujrmo5_J_PHXOqGTkNQ6KsGlCtOchPYdROYCeGqgOF0g6TAt7WkR3JoV21hRlxOmgTZjDTiJ3jY2wcvi6VJzcCqFryYtvxDw3vFrVZJwb-tHrCjWE/s320/tnt_may_2017_bdp_home_movies_2.jpg" width="320" height="245" /></a><br />
Screengrab from HOME MOVIES.<br />
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I will be hunting for this film - and a few others - at DOLLAR TREE locations, HAMILTON BOOK.COM, pawn shops, used stores, garage sales, and swap-meets / flea markets.<br />
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VHS? - I'm almost positive there was a legit tape in the United States, but I can not remember the company that released it.<br />
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DVD? - Yes, it was released on region one disc by a company called CLASSIC REEL ENTERTAINMENT. As I write this, it's still out-of-print. I don't know if any other company released this film on region one DVD. There might be grey-market DVD-Rs, but those types of discs are a BIG waste of money.<br />
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BLU RAY? - No, at least not in the United States.<br />
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ONLINE? - Yes<br />
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Thanks to anonymous for reminding me about this film and the link.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZy40B31bF6kEO7G_d1DISaTc1Jnm0n6jUC-_JFuVG9QPdi4cUaoC5s_7Zxrn155xLbYGskBUA9u_ccOIQov2eT9qT_tS7-UhmqirO81B7lcOaryGVBzznmVUYw0WZ16ffjzDGcFFlHUI/s1600/tnt_may_2017_books_dollar_tree_batman_pota_zilla.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZy40B31bF6kEO7G_d1DISaTc1Jnm0n6jUC-_JFuVG9QPdi4cUaoC5s_7Zxrn155xLbYGskBUA9u_ccOIQov2eT9qT_tS7-UhmqirO81B7lcOaryGVBzznmVUYw0WZ16ffjzDGcFFlHUI/s320/tnt_may_2017_books_dollar_tree_batman_pota_zilla.jpg" width="320" height="169" /></a><br />
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MORE BOOK BARGAINS.....<br />
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I found three movie related books on the shelves of one of my local DOLLAR TREE stores.<br />
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I have not had the time to read any of them.<br />
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They are.....<br />
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GODZILLA ( 2014 version - movie tie-in )<br />
WRITER - Greg Cox<br />
COMPANY - Titan<br />
ISBN - 9781783290949<br />
SOFTcover - mass market paperback<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
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DARK KNIGHT RISES ( movie tie-in )<br />
WRITER - Greg Cox<br />
COMPANY - Titan<br />
ISBN - 9781781161067<br />
SOFTcover - mass market paperback<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
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DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES: FIRESTORM<br />
WRITER - Greg Keyes<br />
COMPANY - Titan<br />
ISBN - 9781783292257<br />
SOFTcover - mass market paperback<br />
PRICE - $1.00<br />
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Screengrabs from RAT PFINK A BOO BOO.<br />
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RAY DENNIS STECKLER.....<br />
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During the past year, I've repeatedly broken my "no DVDs that cost more than one dollar" rule. So, why have I repeatedly ignored my own rule?... Because I keep finding bargains.<br />
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I found a Ray Dennis Steckler DVD boxed set for only $3.95 ( from HAMILTON BOOK ).<br />
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It's called the MIDNIGHT MOVIES COLLECTION ( GUILTY PLEASURES / MEDIA BLASTERS ). This set contains four standard sized DVD cases, housed in a thin cardboard slip-case.<br />
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The movies are, LEMON GROVE KIDS MEET THE MONSTERS TRILOGY ( three shorts ), INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO STOPPED LIVING AND BECAME MIXED UP ZOMBIES, RAT PFINK A BOO BOO, and THE THRILL KILLERS. This boxed set is dripping with cheesy goodness.<br />
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All of these films put a big smile on my face.<br />
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Screengrabs from THE THRILL KILLERS.<br />
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There are a lot of movies I've watched repeatedly since childhood, and some of those flicks were made by Mr. Steckler.<br />
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Screengrabs from RAT PFINK A BOO BOO - featuring Rox Anne.<br />
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Movies like these, have brought me a lot of joy over the years. As an adult, I experience a lot of different emotions when I watch these films. A lot of Happiness, but also some sadness. Many places, such as the PIKE amusement park are gone, and so are many of the people that worked on these films.<br />
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Screengrabs from LEMON GROVE KIDS MEET THE GREEN GRASSHOPPER AND THE VAMPIRE LADY FROM OUTER SPACE.<br />
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When I read - or hear- CRUEL BULLSHIT remarks about the people involved with these movies - and other films - I feel like tracking down those fucking RETARDS and hitting them in the FUCKING FACE with a BASEBALL BAT. I also feel like putting them in the same room with the family members of the folks they're laughing at, and bad-mouthing.<br />
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PROFESSIONAL-TROLL-DOUCHEBAGS, like MST3K, should be the first recipients of a good beating by the families of everyone they've made personal attacks on.<br />
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Screengrabs from LEMON GROVE KIDS MEET THE MONSTER.... QUOTES below by Ray Dennis Steckler ( from the audio commentary ).....<br />
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"That's Cindy... Cindy was Carol's best friend, and she was just wonderful. Bob Burns as the mummy... the great Bob Burns. Now Cindy, let me tell you, when she did this scene, she was dying of cancer. And she was actually in the hospital, and she snuck-out of the hospital and climbed all the way up the hill to my house... walked... I mean, it was just unbelievable, just so she could be in this scene, and she knew, she had a couple of weeks left to live"<br />
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Enough said.....<br />
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Screengrabs from A GOOD TIME WITH A BAD GIRL... Anybody know which issue of WONDER WOMAM she is reading?<br />
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MAHON MANIA.....<br />
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This is a short and very superficial look, at one of my favorite filmmakers, Barry Mahon.<br />
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I absolutely love most of his short and full length films. His movies make me happy.<br />
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Screengrabs - clockwise from upper left hand corner - DIARY OF KNOCKERS MCCALLA, CONFESSIONS OF A BAD GIRL!, and at the bottom, THE SWINGING NURSES.<br />
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Some of my favorite female performers appear in his flicks. Those gorgeous gals are, Judy Adler, Darlene Bennett, Gigi Darlene, and June Roberts - to name just a few.<br />
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Screengrabs from NUDE IN THE POOL.<br />
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Screengrabs from BOTTOMS UP!<br />
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Screengrabs from SANTA AND THE THREE BEARS.<br />
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Barry Mahon allegedly filmed the live-action segments of the animated kid's film, SANTA AND THE THREE BEARS.<br />
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Good luck, trying to find the uncut version on DVD. Every disc I've seen, is missing the live-action scenes ( at the beginning and ending of the film ). Fortunately, I was able to find the COMPLETE VERSION on YOUTUBE.<br />
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Screengrabs from THE WONDERFUL LAND OF OZ, and THUMBELINA.<br />
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I find it amusing, that his two most visually bizzare films were aimed at youngsters.<br />
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THE WONDERFUL LAND OF OZ and THUMBELINA have a nightmarish quality to them.<br />
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Screengrabs from A GOOD TIME WITH A BAD GIRL.<br />
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I'm hoping a boxed set of Mahon flicks - on proper pressed discs - will be released. Unfortunately, I think the odds are against that happening.P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886178587257453022.post-32813981468641331752017-05-09T12:44:00.000-04:002017-05-09T12:56:58.852-04:00FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8Qn3LMwJNit9P0MwTQYtSQ1QNhVbK_6AS-Hd-a6h8eHBW6OnnNF8Pott6PF4q60_xGCe3cAc923WnRNaB8Mq_OLNrSkm0KKLuWj28Hih2K9iy-ocOoCGZRBAa3UrKKzkZaYtwW-JBNw/s1600/free_comic_book_day_2017_shop_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8Qn3LMwJNit9P0MwTQYtSQ1QNhVbK_6AS-Hd-a6h8eHBW6OnnNF8Pott6PF4q60_xGCe3cAc923WnRNaB8Mq_OLNrSkm0KKLuWj28Hih2K9iy-ocOoCGZRBAa3UrKKzkZaYtwW-JBNw/s320/free_comic_book_day_2017_shop_1.jpg" width="320" height="143" /></a><br />
The above pictures were taken at the first comic shop I visited. The blurry cell phone photos were taken on May 6, 2017 by yours truly.<br />
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FYI #1 - Two of my favorite words are free and fuck, in that order. So, the key word in FREE comic book day is?... ha-ha.<br />
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As most of you know, I'm NOT fond of superheros. However, I was convinced by an acquaintance, that I should visit some of my local comic shops on FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.<br />
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I found out, one of this year's free comics has cover and interior art by Adam Hughes. That was enough to convince me to participate.<br />
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These photos were taken at the second comic shop I visited. Both blurry cell pics were taken on May 6, 2017 by yours truly.<br />
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I originally, intended to visit four local shops, but I was low on gas, and all the stations I passed seemed to be full.<br />
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Long story, short.... I ended up visiting two shops.<br />
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The first place was supposed to give out a free backpack style bag to the first fifty people in line. Well, for whatever reason, nobody got one. I did NOT complain. Hey, I got four free comics. Then one of people from the store handed out a bonus comic. So the total was now five free books.<br />
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Plus, since I was one of the first fifty people in line, I got a bag containing six more free books and some promotional items ( GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY pin and a CAPTAIN AMERICA button ).<br />
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A person should NEVER complain when they're receiving FREE merchandise.... To do so, is just plain absurd and fucking ungrateful!<br />
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Both shops I visited were packed, and yes, people were also purchasing items.<br />
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The second shop I went to, didn't open until eleven, so I drove across the street to BARNES & NOBLE until it was time for the comic shop to open. I'm happy I went back, because I got an additional five free books.<br />
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FYI #2 - I did try to visit a third shop, but they had moved, so I left.<br />
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I gave the following four books to a younger family member. The titles were.....<br />
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BARBIE ( PAPERCUTZ ) - Enough said... ha-ha.<br />
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BONGO FREE-FOR-ALL ( BONGO COMICS ) - Wall to wall SIMPSONS shenanigans, and a FUTURAMA back cover.<br />
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UNDERDOG ( AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS ) - Beautiful art that looks just like the original animated series.<br />
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SPONGEBOB FREESTYLE FUNNIES ( UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES ) - The sponge dude seems to have a big following with people of all ages.<br />
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The other comics I obtained, are as follows......<br />
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BETTY & VERONICA #1 ( ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ) - Art and story by Adam Hughes. Love the artwork. It's a fun read. It does NOT take itself seriously. The last few pages are devoted to the CW tv series called RIVERDALE.<br />
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TEX PATAGONIA ( EPICENTER COMICS ) - This is a preview of an upcoming graphic novel by the same name. I really liked this a lot. It's basically the comic equivalent of a 1970s style Euro-western movie.<br />
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WONDER WOMAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION ( DC ) - A new WONDER WOMAN movie is being released, so I guess it's not a surprise DC decided to feature this title on free comic book day. I love the artwork.<br />
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WORLD'S GREATEST CARTOONISTS ( FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ) - A collection of mini stories by many different artists / writers. I like FANTAGRAPHICS so I knew what to expect. Some folks will be turned-off by the somewhat bizarre stories and art.<br />
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KEYSER SOZE / THE RIFT ( RED 5 COMICS ) - This is a double feature. The first story involves the main character from the movie THE USUAL SUSPECTS. I did NOT like the artwork in KEYSER SOZE. It had an unfinished look to it - that's the only way, I can describe it. The second story deals with time travel. A fighter pilot from the 1940s somehow ends up in the present. I lilked the art and the story is interesting.<br />
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The bonus comics are listed below.<br />
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DEADPOOL #1 THE MUSICAL! ( MARVEL ) - This book actually looks like it might be fun. I looked through it, and I like the art. One of my favorite parts of this comic, was a full page color advertisement for the tv show AGENT CARTER. The star, Hayley Atwell, looks beautiful and sexy. The first time I ever saw her was in a mini-series called ANY HUMAN HEART ( it aired on PBS ).<br />
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WALKING DEAD #1 ( IMAGE ) - I've only seen a few episodes of this show, and I really do NOT understand what the fuss is about. I'm not saying I hate it, because I don't, but it sure as hell isn't anything we haven't seem a billion times before! That said, I did enjoy this book.<br />
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WALKING DEAD #163 ( IMAGE ) - See comments above.<br />
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STAR WARS CHEWBACCA ( MARVEL ) - As with The WALKING DEAD, I never understood the FANATICISM associated with these films. Anyway, I gave this book to a younger family member.<br />
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THE DELINQUENTS ( VALIANT ) - Seems to be about people with superpowers or supernatural ability. I'll read it later.<br />
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ARMOR HUNTERS ( VALIANT ) - I gave this book to a friend.<br />
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POWER RANGERS PINK ( BOOM ) - This is NOT my kind of book. So, I gave this to a younger family member.<br />
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I did not purchase anything. Why?... Because, I could NOT find what I wanted.<br />
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I was looking for some MAD MAX ( VERTIGO / DC ) comic books after I was informed they existed, but neither shop seemed to have them. I also wanted PEEPLAND ( TITAN ). But, once again, neither shop had any issues.<br />
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They also did not have any merchandise related to the BIG BANG THEORY. So, that was really disappointing.<br />
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FYI #3 - I met more than a few people that were hungover from the previous day's Cinco De Mayo celebrations.<br />
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This is the first time I've participated in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. I had a much better time than I thought I was going to have. So, depending on how the rest of this year goes, I may do this again in 2018.<br />
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FYI #4 - There was an extremely diverse group of people at the shops, including many families - I think that's a GOOD thing.<br />
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Above screengrabs from the USA TODAY and HOLLYWOOD REPORTER websites. Countless news and entertainment publications have posted articles about FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on their websites.<br />
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Below is a link to the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY website.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/">FREE COMIC BOOK DAY WEBSITE</a><br />
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Above are screengrabs from online videos featuring FREE COMIC BOOK DAY in other countries... Clockwise from upper left corner... France ( with DOCTOR WHO's time machine ), Peru ( with WONDER WOMAN ), Canada, and Mexico.<br />
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There are a lot of YOUTUBE videos of people displaying their FCBD hauls. Warning... Some of those folks, look and sound like they were released from mental institutions. Plus, you've got a lot of truly greedy and ungrateful douchebags that love to complain. A lot of those SHIT-HOLES grab books they have NO interest in. I've even seen a few RETARDS destroy some of the items that got. They need a thorough beating!<br />
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Nothing I get goes to waste!... NOTHING! Anything I don't like, goes to family members, or friends, or acquaintances.<br />
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It's too bad there's no such thing as free health check-up day, or free food day, or free car maintenance day, or free hot actress day, or..... Well, I think you get the idea.P.I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16422328915201017322noreply@blogger.com5