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#1

The Diner / Re: Today's Purchases (Non-cla...

Last post by Peter Power Pop - Today at 09:47:45 PM

Super Duper Alice Cooper (Blu-ray) (2014)





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#2

The Diner / Re: What are you currently rea...

Last post by Spotted Horses - Today at 09:40:58 PM

Try The Razor's Edge.

I remember, many years ago, enjoying Maugham's Of Human Bondage, but I tried to read it again and fount it utterly insufferable. The Razor's Edge might be a better bet.

#3

The Diner / Re: What are you currently rea...

Last post by AnotherSpin - Today at 09:22:23 PM

That was one of my favorite bits of Hamlet, which I read for the first time only in the past wintertime. And no, I haven't read a page of Burgess... which I also need to fix. I've been curious about Earthly Powers ever since I first read the infamous opening line:

You reckon he really based his protagonist on Maugham? (Another writer I haven't read a page of—I guess my 20th century British lit is lacking, though I really like Graham Greene.)

Try The Razor's Edge.

Perhaps David Godman's account of the history and circumstances of Maugham's meeting with Sri Ramana Maharshi will whet your interest. During my long journeys in India I stayed in Sri Ramanashram on a number of occasions.

#4

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: Indian Classical Music

Last post by AnotherSpin - Today at 09:12:13 PM

This is one of my first LP's,I still have it,are you familiar with this recording?
He would be 100 years now

No, I haven't listened to that album. My familiarity with Kumar Gandharva is minimal, I'll pay more attention - thanks for the mention! His voice is magical.

#5

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by vandermolen - Today at 09:07:12 PM

Naxos Kalevala selection

[thus being aware of where the bar resides.]

#6

The Diner / Re: 7 Favorite Stanley Kubrick...

Last post by SimonNZ - Today at 08:40:15 PM

Resurrecting this thread ( for who knows how long ) because Kubrick should be on people's minds whenever they decide to visit the movie theatre, thus being aware of where the bar resides.

From 1968 ( when I first saw it in Sacramento's sole Cinerama theater ) until very recently, 2001: A Space Odyssey was my undisputed, all-time favorite movie. The combination of classical music, compelling Sci-Fi themes and unexcelled production values made an impression upon me that remains undimmed.

My other preferred Kubrick films are:

1. A Clockwork Orange,
2. Dr. Strangelove
3. Full Metal Jacket.

Let those who are unaware explore and inquire.

As for those of you who have a favorite Kubrick film, I suppose you'll jump in without any encouragement 

On the list there's only two films I admire: Strangelove and 2001. There's maybe four more I could sit through again if somebody wanted to put them on, but without any great enthusiasm. There's another four I think are massively overrated, and I'd leave them to watch it on their own. And there's at least one I'd try and talk them out of watching: Clockwork Orange.

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The Diner / Re: 7 Favorite Stanley Kubrick...

Last post by LKB - Today at 08:04:26 PM

Resurrecting this thread ( for who knows how long ) because Kubrick should be on people's minds whenever they decide to visit the movie theatre, thus being aware of where the bar resides.

From 1968 ( when I first saw it in Sacramento's sole Cinerama theater ) until very recently, 2001: A Space Odyssey was my undisputed, all-time favorite movie. The combination of classical music, compelling Sci-Fi themes and unexcelled production values made an impression upon me that remains undimmed.

My other preferred Kubrick films are:

1. A Clockwork Orange,
2. Dr. Strangelove
3. Full Metal Jacket.

Let those who are unaware explore and inquire.

As for those of you who have a favorite Kubrick film, I suppose you'll jump in without any encouragement 

#8

Composing and Performing / Re: New orchestral work: Osiri...

Last post by Symphonic Addict - Today at 07:41:35 PM

I enjoyed what I heard. Very epic-sounding in general. Perhaps my only quibble is that the music lacks a more distinctive 'Egyptian' element (not sure if it has to do with some kind of scale or something like that, I'm not a musician, just trying to figure out) that makes it more authentically Egyptian. And you like good climaxes, don't you? 

#9

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: On-line Stores & Sellers

Last post by Brian - Today at 07:28:09 PM

I just tried placing an order with Amazon Germany, to ship to the USA, and was pleased with the initial prices. The listings all said that the prices included VAT, and the VAT would be altered at checkout. When I got to the final "review your purchase" page, however, all the prices increased. The Haydn/Solomons box, for example, went from 50 euros to 54. Even the small George Lloyd boxes went from 15 to 16.

Why would this be? Texas' sales tax is much lower than Germany VAT, and there is a separate line item for shipping. Do they have an "algorithm" to simply charge more money for Americans?

[I'll watch pretty much anything involving Patrick Stewart.]

#10

The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched

Last post by Cato - Today at 07:23:39 PM

I'll watch pretty much anything involving Patrick Stewart.

And I would defy anyone to present a performance more astonishing than Stewart's in TNG's " Sarek ".

Yes, there are certain character actors/actresses, who are worth watching, even if the movie/T.V. show is mediocre.

My nominations are (off the top of my head, sort of chronologically)...


Billy Gilbert
Royal Dano
James Hong
Warren Oates
Woody Strode
Dennis Hopper
Billy Bob Thornton
Dennis Haysbert
Steve Zahn
Don Cheadle


Kathleen Howard
Eve Arden
Lillian Gish*
Patricia Collinge
Phyllis Thaxter
Joan Hackett
Jessica Harper
Octavia Spencer
Pamela Adlon



*Lillian Gish was a major star, of course, in silent movies, but in her later years accepted what could be called character roles in sound movies.