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by El Vez
Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:05 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: RIP Sven Nykvist
Replies: 3
Views: 7212

I was particularly saddened to hear that he suffered from a form of dementia towards the end of his life. Such a cruel and evil thing to have to go through especially when your life's work was helping other great artists create films that have done nothing but inspire and enrich the lives of countle...
by El Vez
Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: RIP Sven Nykvist
Replies: 3
Views: 7212

RIP Sven Nykvist

http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/2006 ... 18000.html

Quite possibly the greatest cinematographer of all time. The films he lensed for Bergman were art in every way and his work was every bit as influential as Greg Toland's collaboration with Welles for Citizen Kane.
by El Vez
Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recent CD Purchases
Replies: 2208
Views: 1439021

I just bought Wareen Zevon's Life'll Kill Ya for a buck at a moving sale. Is that a good one? A second dollar got me a great seventies tan leather purse, but I guess that's one for another thread. For whatever it's worth, I think that Life'll Kill Ya is one of the twenty best records released in my...
by El Vez
Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:53 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Happy Birthday Spooky!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 19294

Happy Birthday!
by El Vez
Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:04 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: A stupid music game
Replies: 4
Views: 6977

Re: A stupid music game

1. What was the last concert you attended? Chris Knight at Zydeco. 2. How many people were there? 100 people. Maybe. 3. What bands have you seen in concert the most, and how many times? Bob Dylan - six times. I love my skinny Jewish harmonica player. 4. Do you have any physical setlists? from what ...
by El Vez
Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recently viewed films
Replies: 1602
Views: 1828569

Little Miss Sunshine . Very entertaining and extremely well acted movie. I particularly liked how Greg Kinnear walked the fine line with his character between complete tool and well meaning dad. And any movie that lets Alan Arkin drop the f-bomb at will is ok by me. Only Sam Jackson does it any bet...
by El Vez
Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:30 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY TO PIP!
Replies: 18
Views: 19787

Happy Birthday, O Inscrutable One!
by El Vez
Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Costello Music
Replies: 2
Views: 5695

Who Shot Sam? wrote:Inspired by those cheeseball Gil Elvgren pin-ups from the '40s and '50s.

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I've got that desk calendar!
by El Vez
Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Pluto has been demoted
Replies: 11
Views: 13370

While we're at it; Asia's too crowded, Europe's too old, Africa's far too hot and Canada's too cold.
by El Vez
Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:01 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Snakes On A Plane
Replies: 19
Views: 21838

I'm partial to Dachsunds On A Plane myself.
by El Vez
Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:46 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Snakes On A Plane
Replies: 19
Views: 21838

They've already hit the market with direct to video knockoffs. I saw a Snakes On A Train at my local Movie Gallery. Sometimes it really is worth it to get out of bed in the morning.
by El Vez
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:51 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: RIP Bruno Kirby
Replies: 5
Views: 7872

I was shocked by this, partly because he was so damn young. City Slickers may be a big ol' popcorn movie but he gave it one genuine moment with his "Best Day, Worst Day" speech and I remember watching that at the Bama Six theater when I was twelve years old and I knew it was something spec...
by El Vez
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 3952
Views: 2690810

Guy came into the store today wearing a shirt that read "Club G'itmo" on the front and "Your Relaxing Vacation From The Stress of Jihaad" on the back.

Now that is class and grace.
by El Vez
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 3952
Views: 2690810

Can't get into "Deadwood", though I've tried. Oh well, the last thing I need is more time in front of the boob tube. Don't be a hooplehead dirt worshipper, WSS! I'm just kidding......what season have you checked out? If it's season one, then I'll admit that it can be a bit of a slog somet...
by El Vez
Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 3952
Views: 2690810

I just discovered that W. Earl Brown, the actor who plays (rather amazingly) Swearengen's right hand man Dan Dority on Deadwood, was also Cameron Diaz's handicapped brother in There's Something About Mary. If you've been following Deadwood, the contrast there is unbelievable to the point of alchemy.
by El Vez
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Modern Times - Bob Dylan
Replies: 82
Views: 55741

by El Vez
Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Johnny Cash: American V - July 4
Replies: 12
Views: 13141

I went in to Target on my lunch hour to get it and, unfortunately, their delivery system was totally screwed up because of the holiday. It was pretty much the only place in town that was open and likely to have it....I won't go in to Wal Mart even for The Man In Black. Sigh, guess I'll have to wait ...
by El Vez
Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:20 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 3952
Views: 2690810

by El Vez
Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:49 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recently viewed films
Replies: 1602
Views: 1828569

Got around to seeing "Match Point". I was prepared to dislike it, since i'm not big on Woody these days, but I actually enjoyed the movie. I got a kick out of his no-nonsense direction: no tricks, plot gets moved along quickly, just plain story telling. Got the sense he was trying to copy...
by El Vez
Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:47 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 3952
Views: 2690810

Gerald McRaney (formerly "Major Dad") is absolutely terrifying on Deadwood.
by El Vez
Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:21 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 3952
Views: 2690810

Congratulations, MBA!
by El Vez
Wed May 24, 2006 8:36 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Happy Birthday Doc!
Replies: 20
Views: 20228

Happy Birthday, Doc!
by El Vez
Sat May 20, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recent CD Purchases
Replies: 2208
Views: 1439021

Pop and Blue both gave you some can't miss recommendations and I would just like to add that Cohen is also the beneficiary of two superlative tribute records; I'm Your Fan and Tower of Song. Much like Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen is unearthly with that songwriters' pen but his voice can be a toug...
by El Vez
Thu May 18, 2006 9:05 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: What are you listening to right now?
Replies: 4056
Views: 3340533

I hate graveyards and old pawnshops
by El Vez
Tue May 16, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 224
Views: 149640