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by Richard
Mon Jun 14, 2004 10:26 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Mary Burgoyne and the Scouse accent
Replies: 10
Views: 14853

Otis, the guy sounds like he is full of crap. But even the illusion of seeing Pere Ubu & Gang Of Four in the late 70's let alone on the same bill sounds like some kind of Holy Grail. If you are going to fabricate scenes of past glory this guy really hit the nail on the head. I remember seeing an...
by Richard
Wed May 05, 2004 8:54 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Laundry label calling president an 'idiot' a hit
Replies: 16
Views: 12464

I always thought it would be un-American not to deride, not only our nation's leader but all politicians. As admirable a job as any President does it is surely a position sought after by those with a huge sense of self-worth & ego. Isn't that alone enough to wish for a degree of hubris to befall...
by Richard
Mon Apr 05, 2004 7:42 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Wake up you baseball fans!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 18225

Cubs fan. And am cringing that they have been saddled with much favoritism this year. Much more used to them surprising all & sundry with a few good early months & then letting everyone down. This year they have a lot to live up to & will be interesting to see how well they cope with the...
by Richard
Sat Mar 27, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Is 'Imperial Bedroom' The Best Album From The 80´s?
Replies: 59
Views: 49919

Thanks Otis
by Richard
Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:44 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Is 'Imperial Bedroom' The Best Album From The 80´s?
Replies: 59
Views: 49919

Some great 80s artists/albums mentioned earlier in this discussion! I hope there are people that can look beyond the top 40 of the 80s & see the creativity & talent that would never have found an outlet in the corporate owned 90s. Lots of those above plus; Young Marble Giants - Colossal Yout...
by Richard
Sun Mar 07, 2004 7:43 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: recent DVD purchases
Replies: 307
Views: 179611

Try http://www.familyvideo.com Cheapest I have seen & free shipping on all purchases! I just ordered the Alec Guinness Collection for $43.44 the cheapest price listed at http://www.dvdpricesearch.com was $44.12 so it even beat them! This collection is listed new at amazon for $62.98 so it pays t...
by Richard
Fri Nov 28, 2003 5:46 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Best year in rock/pop music history?
Replies: 15
Views: 13107

Hey Otis, Glad to find someone in agreement! In fact I have seen enough of your musical comment on this board to know you would like a couple of the names listed. I did consider Scary Monsters. It was in fact one of the first albums I ever owned. My preference for Berlin era Bowie & my awareness...
by Richard
Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:19 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Best year in rock/pop music history?
Replies: 15
Views: 13107

For me it has to be; 1979 Gang Of Four - Entertainment! Elvis Costello - Armed Forces Talking Heads - Fear Of Music Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures The Specials - The Specials The Jam - Setting Sons The Clash - London Calling PiL - Metal Box/Second Edition 1980 Elvis Costello - Get Happy!! Elvis Co...
by Richard
Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:10 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Lost In Translation
Replies: 10
Views: 9604

Bobster - although I still treasure my letter from Harvey, your annecdote regarding your meeting with him is pretty unbeatable!

I can only imagine who you must have met at such an event!

Glad to see there is someone else on here who has an interest in the independent comics world.
by Richard
Sun Oct 12, 2003 4:31 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Lost In Translation
Replies: 10
Views: 9604

I haven't seem American Splendor yet Bobster. I cannot wait! Have been a reader of American Splendor since the early 80s, finally have it complete! Way back when I was looking for a hard to get issue I even wrote to Harvey. The reply is the most illegible chicken scratching I have seen, but I teasur...
by Richard
Fri Oct 10, 2003 6:51 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 10 Film Soundtracks
Replies: 25
Views: 18401

Some more great ones: The Harder They Come A Hard Day's Night Storytelling One Trick Pony One From The Heart Nashville Superfly Paris, Texas Grosse Point Blank (ok this last one is just a collection of songs used in the movie, but when it is a collection compiled by Joe Strummer it takes on a life o...
by Richard
Thu Oct 09, 2003 7:18 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Dexy's On TOTP2 - Wed 8th
Replies: 10
Views: 10367

Don't Stand Me Down is most certainly the Dexy's highpoint. It took me many years to realize this, the preppie look was disconcerting enough to discourage me from investigating at the time. Searching For The Yong Soul Rebels is a masterpiece, yet I still think Stand Me Down superior. Musically more ...
by Richard
Tue Oct 07, 2003 8:02 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 10 Film Directors
Replies: 29
Views: 22151

Wow!. What a great list Miss.BA. More than deserving nominees. Thanks for the re-education. Riefenstahl would be a great case that great art can come from where you least expect it. She is never even remotely critical of the machine she is documenting, but you can not fail to watch in terror. Or per...
by Richard
Mon Oct 06, 2003 9:26 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 5 British Bands of 60s that arent Beatles/Stones
Replies: 26
Views: 18839

I think most of the groups I was thining of have been named. How about, Them (Nothern Island is still British occupied isn't it?) Mott The Hoople (1st album 1969, so they kind of Qualify) Curiously no one has thought to mention Genesis or Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett. They wouldn't make my top 5, but...
by Richard
Wed Oct 01, 2003 8:00 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 10 Film Directors
Replies: 29
Views: 22151

Everybody is bringing up so many great films I am already scheming how to see some of the ones I am unfamiliar with. Some clarification. My deserving mention of Terrence Mallick was seperate from those whose talant has waned. Yes he was merely on a self imposed hiatus. Jonathan Demme had so much pot...
by Richard
Tue Sep 30, 2003 11:51 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 10 Film Directors
Replies: 29
Views: 22151

So many great names already above, thought I would add a few new ones. Some overlooked foreign names; Andrei Tarkovski (particularly for Ivan's Childhood) Jean Renoir (Boudu Saved From Drowning) Jean Cocteau (Orpeus) Andrzej Wajda (Ashes & Diamonds) Yasujiro Ozu (Tokyo Story) Roman Polanski (Kni...
by Richard
Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:30 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Adaptation
Replies: 15
Views: 17553

ok, thanks el vez. Adaptation was pretty engaging for the first half, where the crisis of how to film a book about a flower was the center. By the second half where the film turned into the hollywood style it was struggling against my interest waned. Like so many other sacred cows of current cinema ...
by Richard
Wed Jul 30, 2003 7:13 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Adaptation
Replies: 15
Views: 17553

Innocent question. But why would you consider The Pianist or Lord Of The Rings american films? Rings was directed by a New Zealander, filmed in New Zealand, based on a book by a British author, starring actors from many countries. The Pianist was based on the life of a European with a Polish directo...
by Richard
Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:40 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Woulda Loved To See Them Live - Top 5
Replies: 20
Views: 19727

How about -

Joy Division

Bob Dylan backed by the Hawks (before they became the Band)

Talking Heads (either the 4 originals or the full funk line-up)

A Motown Revue (Marvin Gaye/Temptations/Miracles etc.)

James Brown (anytime 61-71)