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Collectors' Corner / Re: Pale Ale

« on: August 29, 2022, 06:51:03 PM »

Just came across this topic now.  Here?s something I had put together.  My own collection.


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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: 2022 Movie Discussion

« on: August 29, 2022, 03:22:44 PM »

This is definitely a worthy sequel.  My girlfriend Cydney, her Dad Frank and I watched it last night and all enjoyed it.




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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: 2022 Movie Discussion

« on: August 29, 2022, 11:09:26 AM »

I saw The Director?s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture when it was first released on dvd.  I enjoy that version over the original.  The improved effects are great, but the film is still too damn long.  This would be much better as a tv episode, which would bring it under sixty minutes.  I would chop out the majority of the crew?s reaction to entering and flying through the V?Ger cloud.  That is the most supremely boring filmmaking I?ve ever experienced, after 2001: A Space Odyssey.

I originally had tickets to see it on the big screen, but something came up and exchanged them for another movie another day.  The only thing that would?ve made seeing this on the big screen is the enhanced effects.  I think they did a great job with that. 


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Off-Topic Discussion / The Celebrity Obituary Thread

« on: August 08, 2022, 07:10:45 PM »

Olivia Newton-John, Beloved ?Grease? Actress & Singer, Dies at 73

God Bless, Rest In Peace






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Eastwood News / Re: New Warner Bros. CEO Might Axe 50-Year Partnership With Clint Eastwood

« on: August 05, 2022, 04:50:14 AM »

Warner Bros. May Have Ended Their 50-Year Partnership With Clint Eastwood


A sad state of affairs.  My apologies, I thought the content of this link was different because I noticed the date of August 4, but it?s not.  Still, it?s disheartening.  I hope Eastwood?s new project is a major success and he has the last laugh.

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: The Celebrity Obituary Thread

« on: July 31, 2022, 01:37:07 PM »

Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in ?Star Trek,? Dies at 89

God Bless you, Ms. Nichols.  May you Rest In Peace. 




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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: The Celebrity Obituary Thread

« on: July 31, 2022, 01:36:23 PM »

Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in ?Star Trek,? Dies at 89

God Bless you, Ms. Nichols.  May you Rest In Peace. 




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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: The Celebrity Obituary Thread

« on: July 31, 2022, 01:35:57 PM »

Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in ?Star Trek,? Dies at 89

God Bless you, Ms. Nichols.  May you Rest In Peace. 




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General Discussion / Re: Watched Lafayette Escadrille

« on: July 19, 2022, 02:10:38 PM »

Finally saw Lafayette Escadrille on TCM today and there was one neat tidbit that I never knew about this movie.  The pitcher throwing to Clint in the baseball game was no other than Billy Jack himself... Tom Laughlin.  Pretty sure I never knew this.

That?s very interesting! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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Off-Topic Discussion / The Beatles Appreciation Thread

« on: July 16, 2022, 05:04:08 PM »

I enjoyed seeing this.  It?s a perfect time capsule showing them working together on their second to last project. 

The one major downside for me is Yoko Ono.  I can NOT stand her screeching.  The cacophony of nonsensical noise she emits from her mouth is too much to bear.  There is absolutely, positively and unequivocally no musical or entertaining value to it.  I can?t believe it was included at all. 

I wonder why Paul singing Besame Mucho was edited out from the original.  That didn?t make sense, either. 

Otherwise, seeing and watching The Beatles working on their recordings after having finished The White Album was great.  It was very cool hearing them mention Elvis? birthday, too. 















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Off-Topic Discussion / Love

« on: July 16, 2022, 04:14:30 PM »

Very cool Brian. Always nice and uplifting to hear great stories like this. Wish you and her many more great times together!

Thank you!  We got back from vacation today.  We rented a cabin at Lake Winnipesaukee and had a great time. 


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Off-Topic Discussion / The Celebrity Obituary Thread

« on: July 14, 2022, 07:59:44 AM »

Sad to learn of the passing of James Caan on July 6, Larry Storch and Tony Sirico on July 8.  Goodbye Sonny, Agarn and Walnuts. 

God Bless you, Sirs.  Rest In Peace. 















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Off-Topic Discussion / 2022 Movie Discussion

« on: July 14, 2022, 07:00:16 AM »

I took my girlfriend to see this.  It?s always interesting to see what the MCU is up to, but am still very disappointed at Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans for no longer being a part of it as Iron Man and Captain America.

We enjoyed this film.  Speaking for myself, it was a little too long.  I?m still reeling over the long, drawn out cinematic experience of The Batman, so I wasn?t thrilled at experiencing a similar sensation while viewing this.  Still, it was entertaining more so than not and that?s a plus.




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General Discussion / Re: Favorite Clint Eastwood Movies of the 2010s

« on: July 11, 2022, 04:20:42 PM »

Just Trouble With The Curve and The Mule for me.

 
 




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General Discussion / Clint: A Retrospective book by Richard Schickel

« on: July 11, 2022, 04:15:25 PM »

It?s taken years, but I finally got around to reading the first edition of this book.  While I don?t agree with everything the author had to offer, I still enjoyed reading it very much.  The photographs and poster images are great.  Sad that the author is no longer with us for future updates.  I recommend this highly for all Eastwood fans.






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General Discussion / What was the last Eastwood film you watched?

« on: July 11, 2022, 04:03:47 PM »

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.  I never get tired of my favorite western.


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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Love

« on: April 27, 2022, 06:11:57 AM »

I'm rather new here but I'm happy for you two, happy birthday to Cydney, and congratulations to you both!

Thank you, LB and welcome!


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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Love

« on: April 27, 2022, 06:11:34 AM »

Congrats Brian. Glad this relationship has brought meaning and joy to your life.

Thanks, AKA! 


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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: 2022 Movie Discussion

« on: March 16, 2022, 08:06:36 AM »

This felt like an overlong episode of Law & Order with Batman and Gordon as the lead detectives.  Not good.  I love Law & Order but also comic movies.  They don't mix well together at all.  I enjoy the over the top aspect of super hero movies because...they're super heroes!  They're supposed to do outrageous and unbelievable things I can't do.  For me, that's the point of the escapism entertainment value of them.  I don't
think comic book characters have to be closer to average people.  That's why I hated the Joker movie.  It was worse than this one.  So, maybe, hopefully the Batman sequels will be better.


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Off-Topic Discussion / 2021 Movie Discussion

« on: March 16, 2022, 08:03:29 AM »

I was very disappointed with this one.  This is the first one with Daniel Craig that is was not good at all, very boring.





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