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I've responded to old posts too, but I figure it keeps things moving and maybe inspires a new thread somewhere.
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He also says "summat" instead of "something." I also notice "me" instead of "my" from some characters. As in, me mum.
I don't think Celia's a bad person, but from someone of her age I would expect better judgment about revealing such personal information, especially something as sensitive as abortion. I do think she fails to grasp just how much pain she has caused. I think you're right, she has become more self-centered than she was at first. Oftentimes I think it's because it took her so long to find real happiness that she just wants to revel in it, knowing their time together may be rather short, thus has little patience for others' issues. I don't think she intentionally sets out to hurt people, but the fact that she doesn't acknowledge the degree of damage is problematic. She needs to keep her mouth shut - but that doesn't make good drama, does it?
I've only seen the first three series so far, since the Christmas specials haven't been released on DVD yet, so I don't know if anything changes - I suspect not.
I didn't see any gay garbage. What does gay garbage look like? Is it different from straight garbage?
Sheesh.
Thanks! By the time anything materializes I'll probably have to re-watch from the beginning to remember everything that happened. I rely on DVDs from my local library for my entertainment so it can be a long wait, especially for British shows that go to PBS first before finally hitting DVD. But that's OK - it's free - I can wait. Anticipation is part of the experience (I tell myself that anyway). 😉
I'm not much for scary/horror movies so mine is pretty lame: Hitchcock's The Birds.
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Drive-ins were nice for parents of young kids - no babysitter needed! 😉
I have no idea. I remember when the first ratings system of G, M, R and X first started though. I was just old enough at that time to legally get into an R movie (age limit then was 16). I suppose being legal took away the 'thrill' which made the experience unmemorable. I had no interest in trying to get into any X-rated movies, which at the time, were probably mainly porn movies. Actually, if I remember correctly, X wasn't even an official rating. I think it was applied to any movie that didn't get submitted to the ratings board.
Yes, but probably only once as an adult. However, it's also been more than 30 years since I've watched a movie in a theater.
You can have my L and I'll take your T. Can't stand lettuce. Wish it weren't true because it's in so many things. I've tried to "like" it many times and I end up gagging. I tend to think that it may be a texture thing. That and the sound it makes in my head when chewing it.
Oh, and I like raw tomatoes and tomato soup but not tomato juice or ketchup. Yep, I'm pretty strange... 😕
I think so, too. Sitcom tourist here.
Budget constraints is the first thing I thought of. The logistics of setting up equipment, getting clearance to film, crowd and/or traffic control, noise concerns - never mind the potential for inclement weather - and it's no wonder they avoid leaving the studio. With a TV series they likely can't afford the time it would take for all that, either. Even feature film crews are under pressure when bad weather delays shooting schedules.
In the same vein - bad guy shoots at good guy multiple times and never hits him even though they're standing only ten feet apart. 🙄
He definitely plays that "don't mess with me" attitude very well. I wouldn't mind seeing him again. With the cold war in full swing you'd think there could be a story line or two that would have him cross paths with Morse and Thursday again.
But, but...it's a TV show. It's comedy, it plays better with the tacky decor. Half the fun is Father Jack sitting there in his stupor and never knowing when he'll explode.
The library has been my source of entertainment for years now. It's almost unbelievable what's available, and if my local library system doesn't have it, we have access to Inter-Library Loan where I've been able to borrow materials from as far away as the neighboring state - for free (well, aside from the taxes we pay). Ah, the beauty of the internet: online library catalogs, the ability to find and request what you want, have it sent to your local branch, and notification via email when it's ready for pick-up. I love it.
Good luck checking out your own library. I hope you find some gems!
I think it was watching Robert Osborne on TCM that helped me appreciate movies more. He was the first person I saw who presented behind-the-scenes information or shared some of the challenges in getting a movie made, for example. I started to appreciate how important casting is, getting the right director, etc.
I also give a lot of credit to technology because it provided access. I grew up during the time when there were just three or four TV stations to choose from, and your only movie choice was whatever was playing at the local theater. But cable TV and VCRs, followed by the internet, DVDs, streaming via YouTube, Netflix, etc. created a revolution of choice. Viewers now get to decide what to watch and when. How lucky we are that studios opened their vaults and made so much available. Folks who are old enough may remember the thrill when they bought their first VHS movie - you actually OWNED a copy that you could watch anytime, anywhere. It was pretty amazing.
Another facet to not actually eating is the need for multiple takes. Rosemary Clooney mentioned this when she did the DVD commentary for White Christmas. Even a couple of bites multiplied by a dozen takes, regardless of the reasons for them, adds up to a lot of food. Continuity is another concern - it can't be easy to keep track of who ate how much of what and when, especially in a lengthy scene with several characters.
I couldn't find "The Good Life" at my library (too old, I guess), but I found some of your other suggestions, thank you very much. It's fun to discover the hidden gems that are out there, isn't it? They may not be popular, trendy, or whatever, but who cares?