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My only disapointments were: no "Desperado" and no "Halo Of Flies".
Two of my favorites as well. I should stop visiting this forum, my wallet seems to get lighter each time I do. Another show I'm tempted to see.
Thanks a lot! ;-)
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The good and the bad, you have to take both. Also really depends of where you sit also. It's all apart of that concert experience.
Hear Hear Spartan!
To each his/her own, but Strider's posts and the set list have me re-thinking my decision to skip the Stones when they come to my area...also I really want to see Mick Taylor, by the time I was able to see the Stones, he had left.
If you're patient enough at the box office the day of the show, you'll get pretty good seats for $150. Or just keep checking the Rolling Stones ticket website for your area's show...they've been slashing tix periodically.
If I decide to go, option #2 it will be. Thanks for posting the excellent review and set list.
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A song that is often a punch line and overplayed, but still a great song for me. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Free Bird" at Knebworth 1976. I love looking at 1970s live music videos.
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I'm going! Purchased tickets over the weekend.
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I think I'll try for one of the New England shows. Lots of concert choices this summer!
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Movies I've seen on DVD recently, haven't been to a theater since seeing "Argo" a few weeks back. Here they are in (my personal) first to last:
"Searching for Sugarman" - very good documentary. There's a rather lengthy discussion about it in the "Other Bands/Music" section in this forum.
"A Royal Affair" - Not really anything I haven't seen before. But I'll watch just about any period movie with excellent acting, scenery and costuming.
"Catfish" - Documentary? Scripted? Nevertheless, it is entertaining, and makes one think twice about the people you meet online. As the saying goes, truth can be stranger than fiction (Manti Te'o).
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"Why don't you just tell me the movie you want to see?" Great episode.
Back on topic.
Another movie I watched again yesterday while doing some housework is "The Usual Suspects".
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Seven Psychopaths
Another thing to like about this forum. In addition to discussing Led Zeppelin and other music, I enjoy the movie recommendations and reminders (like fishhead's post) about movies I've missed.
Saw "Argo" on the weekend. Thumbs up from me.
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Tuna salad (very light on the mayo) in a wheat wrap with chili lime hot sauce. Two thin mints Girl Scout cookies. A large glass of ice water spiked with pink lemonade.
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After the fries I went to my nephews hockey game with my sister. They lost 4-2, but they were all happy with how they played. THAT is what "it" is all about.
That is refreshing. These days it seems if there's not a win or a gold medal, it's a failure.
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'Lean on me, when you're not strong...'
Enjoy your life.
Very sweet.
It's random acts of kindness like this that temporarily restore my faith in human nature. But their food still blows.
Agree - on both of the above points (I think I would still enjoy their fries).
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A new member started a thread about The Black Keys, and it was mentioned there's already a thread, so I figured I'd bump this up with my comment that I just purchased my first Black Keys CD this week. Good band.
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Sorry I missed you the chase. Happy Belated and stay warm up there.
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Seems like I saw a trailer for this recently so I had no idea it had originally been released so long ago (2000). Believe it or not, even movies released within the past 10-15 years can seem dated but not this one. This movie has a gritty realism to it that is also one of it's biggest strengths. Some may be turned off by the premise which finds the title character eschewing boxing for ballet but don't let that stand in your way. The pressures he faces, especially at home, only help to strengthen his character as well as his resolve. I thought it was very well done.
Love "Billy Elliot". Surprised you did not mention the soundtrack - did you not care for it? The final scene is gorgeous.
I'll admit to turning on the subtitles for a few viewings. Although they are speaking English, my American ears had a rough time with some of the dialogue. But I've done the same for some American actors.
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In case I don't make it onto the forum tomorrow (12th), Happy Birthday Ally!
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I think the last movie I saw at the theatre was The Hobbit so I've missed out on lots of stuff like Argo (which is out on DVD in the U.S.) and Zero Dark Thirty. I've also heard good things about Silver Linings Playbook which is I believe is still in theatres in these parts. Lincoln (which I also never got around to seeing) is playing at a local cinema/grill so I still have a chance to catch it. Been meaning to check out that theatre anyway.
Watched this a couple of nights ago and really enjoyed it. Then again, I tend to enjoy most anything Phillip Seymour Hoffman is in anyway. I admit to having next to no knowledge of Truman Capote other than seeing him on The Tonight Show (and other talk shows) back in the 70's. Hell, I'm not sure I knew what his claim to fame was back in those days, I just knew he was famous enough to be on the talk show circuit. I also seem to remember him being the topic of a lot of tabloid type stuff that involved Warhol and Studio 54. A couple months ago I watched the American Masters feature on author Harper Lee called Hey, Boo which covered her friendship with Capote. It was also a reminder that I need to read To Kill A Mockingbird and In Cold Blood. Watching that bio at least helped lay the groundwork for Capote. I always found his speech pattern very irritating, something which Hoffman absolutely nails in the movie (along with his portrayal of Capote in general) but I was willing to set that aside in favore of some top shelf acting and a very compelling storyline.
Hoffman is great, isn't he?
Recently had an exchange with a friend about favorite books and movies. I believe that both "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "In Cold Blood" made it to each of our books and movies lists. If you enjoy the books, try to watch the films as well if you haven't seen them yet.
"Capote" was excellent too. Without going into too much detail, I had a hard time getting the "heads in gauze" scene out of my head. If I watch that movie again, I think I'll skip that scene.
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Heart with JBLZE in Dallas Aug. 15th, 2013 at the Gexa (The Starplex) or Sweatplex, as I like like refer to it....
Thanks The Rover! I think I might be interested in this.
Have never seen Heart live. Saw JBLZE in November and had a great time. Usually make a trip out to Dallas in the summer, maybe I can tie this in.
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Saw "Zero Dark Thirty" at last, obviously there is quite a bit of truth-based violence, so it may not be for everyone. After a busy winter, I need to get out to see "Argo" before it leaves the cinemas. I think I've already missed "Django Unchained".
A funny aside. I often play close attention to how non-American actors articulate an American accent, and vice-versa. Jennifer Ehele who had a part in "Zero" is my favorite Elizabeth Bennet ("Pride and Prejudice"). I always thought she was British. I was thinking to myself that her American accent was not very good. She's American.
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A silly but entertaining movie I recently saw on TV "Love Actually". Loved the aging rock star and the relationship with his manager, and of course the Colin Firth restaurant scene. I was in tears during the closing momnets when the Beach Boys "God Only Knows" was playing while footage of real people greeting at an airport (Heathrow?) was shown.
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"Hot Fun in the Summertime" - Sly and the Family Stone
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There are about 50 or so different record sellers to choose from...it takes up two levels.
Damn, I could spent some serious time browsing there. Been slowly rebuilding my CD collection, new and replacements.
What did you get? Are the prices based on the condition, popularity, etc.?
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hubby and i are going to see robert in sydney! woohoo!
all thanks to another aussie forum mate. ( love you! )
Excellent! I look forward to hearing your review.
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I totally consider Bitch a term of endearement
Love you too sweetie!!We're staying in St Pete. Seeing games in Clearwater, Kissimmee and Sarasota. Definitely eating at Berns in Tampa one night. And we'll find other fabulous dining spots for the other evenings. It's all about the food! And the baseball!!
ebk - Hope you'll have time to check in and tell us about some of the games, weather, food, and wine of course!
planted - Congratulations on all of your recent happy news.
To all of you who are having your aches and pains resolved - yay!
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The nicest thing happened to me today! I went through a drive-thru at a fast food restaurant and when I got to the window to pay the little old man in front of me had already paid for my meal! Makes me want to go be randomely nice to people
That is a great story. Need more stories like this.
A stranger and his wife went above and beyond to do something nice for me a few years back. I tried to give them some cash for their kindness, they wouldn't have any of it. The man asked me to do something nice for someone else as payment. I'll never forget it.
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Strange lunch: Seaweed salad, raw almonds and ice water spiked with a little pink lemonade.
Love you too sweetie!!
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Thanks Deborah J! Anticipation is growing for the show I will see next month.