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There are several recent performances that can challenge for the first tier, IMO. As much as I appreciated classics and legends, I see no reason why anyone can't top them. This is not one of the ones I was thinking of but that's only because I haven't seen it yet. PSH is certainly capable of it.
How 'bout a 'lil emphasis on expediting things on the weekend??Why is it just a bankers hours type deal?
I agree with this. I was overruled.
Anybody else see that Hoffman/DeNiro dreck where DeNiro is a stroke victim getting voice therapy from Hoffman's drag queen character? Pretty similar approach to his role there, IMO. Not discounting that amazing Capote peformance at all... just remember it being similar. Blessed with not being good looking enough to play the hunky lead, Hoffman always gets some great charactery actors to work with, and is fantastic every time. Can anybody think of a bad performance by him?
How 'bout a 'lil emphasis on expediting things on the weekend??Why is it just a bankers hours type deal?
TOW is killin' it today.
I actually watched part of it today on cable and wondered if PSH was going to make the list as he's absurdly talented. I had forgotten about Capote though. I'd like to see him as a bad guy again. He was a great villain in MI3.
Could you be a little more specific??? ^^^Having worked in both, this is entirely inaccurate.More Super Bowl Thoughts
I think there is a difference between a "Show" and an Event
The Super Bowl is a once a year event, a Broadcast, which to me is easier to pull off than having to do it on a weekly basis like scripted television.
Sure, some folks watch just for the ads - but the heart of the thing is the game, and that is totally out of anyone's control. I think considering the commercials as part of the show is a bit of a stretch, as they will sell air time to anyone willing to pay and operate in FCC guidelines.
Yankee 23 Fan could buy minute and just hype his draft, if he chose to.
Plus, much or most of the pre-game is bad television, pablum for the National Enquirer readers. I care not what Coolio thinks will happen in the game, or Deion filming a documentary of the Maxim party, and the like.
It is a mediocre broadcast of a generally mediocre game that is split upon a contrived and usually mediocre halftime performance. I just do not see it as a quality work, based on the broadcast alone.
I do not think I have ever left a Super Bowl broadcast feeling enriched or better, or even truly entertained in many cases. To me, the Super Bowl is the Paris Hilton of TV events - famous for sure, but despite a lack of substance.
Americans are just looking for a reason to party in mid-winter
Now we're expected to read entire posts? I'm out of here...It was a joke.
There's a graphic novel version???With the 7th pick in the 17th round, Team BobbyLayne™ takes -
The Nibelungenlied, author unknown - Poem.
This medieval epic is the German National Epic. As such, its influence is enormous. Teddy Roosevelt cited it as his favorite poem. One of its heroes, "Siegfried" was recently named the 7th most influential fictional person in history (by the USA Today). Numerous adaptations have been made (listed below), chief among them being works by Wagner.
It has been called the German Illiad for a number of reasons, chief among them is that, like other National Epics, it takes pains to reach back to quasi-mythical times in order to establish the origins for a national character, much like the Illiad, the Aeneid, and the various Arthurian tales.
It's an incredible story for a number of reasons, but on a pure narrative level, it remains remarkable because its hero dies halfway through the story. Think about that. How many epic "YO HO!" stories do you know where the main hero gets whacked halfway through the story? Some get it in the end and it's incredibly tragic. Achilles gets his comeupins, sure, but not until the end. However, Siegfried is whacked in the middle of the story after The Nibelungenlied goes to great pains to show how much of a total badass he is. Then his murderer, Hagan, essentially takes over the narrative! It becomes his story for a lengthy amount of time - as if by assassinating the hero, he also hijacked the story itself and the poet is forced to show how amazing Hagan is. As a reader, you tend to forget about Siegfried and his poor widow until much later in the poem, when Siegfried's widow shows back up to get her revenge by setting a trap for Hagan (she marries a fictional stand-in for Attila the Hun, who promptly helps her whack Hagan and all his men).
According the wikipedia, modern adaptations include –
I believe the last adaptation pushes this poem into the category’s Top 3, minimum. *ahem* Feel free to sing along with me -
“KILL THE WABBIT!@#”
“KILL THE WABBIT!@#”
“KILL THE WABBIT!@#”
Just checked. The P. Craig Russell graphic novel is based on the Wagner opera, not the actual poem. I'm still putting it on my reading list.There's a graphic novel version???With the 7th pick in the 17th round, Team BobbyLayne™ takes -
The Nibelungenlied, author unknown - Poem.
This medieval epic is the German National Epic. As such, its influence is enormous. Teddy Roosevelt cited it as his favorite poem. One of its heroes, "Siegfried" was recently named the 7th most influential fictional person in history (by the USA Today). Numerous adaptations have been made (listed below), chief among them being works by Wagner.
It has been called the German Illiad for a number of reasons, chief among them is that, like other National Epics, it takes pains to reach back to quasi-mythical times in order to establish the origins for a national character, much like the Illiad, the Aeneid, and the various Arthurian tales.
It's an incredible story for a number of reasons, but on a pure narrative level, it remains remarkable because its hero dies halfway through the story. Think about that. How many epic "YO HO!" stories do you know where the main hero gets whacked halfway through the story? Some get it in the end and it's incredibly tragic. Achilles gets his comeupins, sure, but not until the end. However, Siegfried is whacked in the middle of the story after The Nibelungenlied goes to great pains to show how much of a total badass he is. Then his murderer, Hagan, essentially takes over the narrative! It becomes his story for a lengthy amount of time - as if by assassinating the hero, he also hijacked the story itself and the poet is forced to show how amazing Hagan is. As a reader, you tend to forget about Siegfried and his poor widow until much later in the poem, when Siegfried's widow shows back up to get her revenge by setting a trap for Hagan (she marries a fictional stand-in for Attila the Hun, who promptly helps her whack Hagan and all his men).
According the wikipedia, modern adaptations include –
I believe the last adaptation pushes this poem into the category’s Top 3, minimum. *ahem* Feel free to sing along with me -
“KILL THE WABBIT!@#”
“KILL THE WABBIT!@#”
“KILL THE WABBIT!@#”
Huge fan. P. Craig Russell's extensive graphic novel adaptation is also one of my favorite works ever in the comic book medium.
Now that I look at that written out... no wonder I got bupkis.
Bugs Bunny on BroadwayYep. I saw that performed in the Hollywood Bowl by the LA Philharmonic, the orchestra who did all the original scores for the Looney Tunes.
In what way?Could you be a little more specific??? ^^^Having worked in both, this is entirely inaccurate.More Super Bowl Thoughts
I think there is a difference between a "Show" and an Event
The Super Bowl is a once a year event, a Broadcast, which to me is easier to pull off than having to do it on a weekly basis like scripted television.
Sure, some folks watch just for the ads - but the heart of the thing is the game, and that is totally out of anyone's control. I think considering the commercials as part of the show is a bit of a stretch, as they will sell air time to anyone willing to pay and operate in FCC guidelines.
Yankee 23 Fan could buy minute and just hype his draft, if he chose to.
Plus, much or most of the pre-game is bad television, pablum for the National Enquirer readers. I care not what Coolio thinks will happen in the game, or Deion filming a documentary of the Maxim party, and the like.
It is a mediocre broadcast of a generally mediocre game that is split upon a contrived and usually mediocre halftime performance. I just do not see it as a quality work, based on the broadcast alone.
I do not think I have ever left a Super Bowl broadcast feeling enriched or better, or even truly entertained in many cases. To me, the Super Bowl is the Paris Hilton of TV events - famous for sure, but despite a lack of substance.
Americans are just looking for a reason to party in mid-winter
Yeah, I was about to jump in to clarify the distinction.Speaking of epic graphic novel adaptations, Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze is a staggeringly well-researched retelling of the Trojan War. The dude will probably be working on it for a while, though. He's roughly halfway through the planned seven-volume series, so far. Really phenomenal work.Just checked. The P. Craig Russell graphic novel is based on the Wagner opera, not the actual poem.
I'm still putting it on my reading list.
Fantastic choice.
Saw it on Broadway... location wasn't going to get me any more lovin.
Sorry... I see "graphic novel" and all I can think of are gigantic blue cocks.eta: dumbfounded at the lack of language filter there.Yeah, I was about to jump in to clarify the distinction.Speaking of epic graphic novel adaptations, Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze is a staggeringly well-researched retelling of the Trojan War. The dude will probably be working on it for a while, though. He's roughly halfway through the planned seven-volume series, so far. Really phenomenal work.Just checked. The P. Craig Russell graphic novel is based on the Wagner opera, not the actual poem.
I'm still putting it on my reading list.
You say that like there's a quantifiable method to rating these albums. There could be two, or there could be two hundred.Regardless, it's a stellar choice. One of my favorites as well.
Penis.Sorry... I see "graphic novel" and all I can think of are gigantic blue cocks.eta: dumbfounded at the lack of language filter there.Yeah, I was about to jump in to clarify the distinction.Speaking of epic graphic novel adaptations, Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze is a staggeringly well-researched retelling of the Trojan War. The dude will probably be working on it for a while, though. He's roughly halfway through the planned seven-volume series, so far. Really phenomenal work.Just checked. The P. Craig Russell graphic novel is based on the Wagner opera, not the actual poem.
I'm still putting it on my reading list.
You want to update the Google site when you post the write-up???
Feeling like this guy
With the 13th pick of the 17th Round, Uncle Humuna Selects..................................
Will do.
:reported:Sorry... I see "graphic novel" and all I can think of are gigantic blue cocks.eta: dumbfounded at the lack of language filter there.Yeah, I was about to jump in to clarify the distinction.Speaking of epic graphic novel adaptations, Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze is a staggeringly well-researched retelling of the Trojan War. The dude will probably be working on it for a while, though. He's roughly halfway through the planned seven-volume series, so far. Really phenomenal work.Just checked. The P. Craig Russell graphic novel is based on the Wagner opera, not the actual poem.
I'm still putting it on my reading list.
Great, great pick. Was torn between this and Dvorak #9....
1.1 John HolmesPenis.Sorry... I see "graphic novel" and all I can think of are gigantic blue cocks.eta: dumbfounded at the lack of language filter there.Yeah, I was about to jump in to clarify the distinction.Speaking of epic graphic novel adaptations, Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze is a staggeringly well-researched retelling of the Trojan War. The dude will probably be working on it for a while, though. He's roughly halfway through the planned seven-volume series, so far. Really phenomenal work.Just checked. The P. Craig Russell graphic novel is based on the Wagner opera, not the actual poem.
I'm still putting it on my reading list.
While there's no way a Porn Star Draft would fly here, it does sound :e:viting, doesn't it?
pretty sure anything will fly after 78 pages of this thread.
Swagger asked to be skipped....
Wow. I really need to get my composition hat on... some real sitters getting fantastic value lately. Great pick!
just as an FYI, I now hate you Abrantes. Back to the drawing board
Debated last night at an event whether or not Pinots (1er and Grand Cru Burgundies in particular) benefited from some time in a decanter. Looking forward to doing a compare/contrast in a couple of weeks when we're in Burgundy. Poured a 1er Cru from Chambolle-Musigny that was pretty spectacular.Dinner Time - Grilled Med Rare Herb crusted Lamb Loin Chops, finished with a Balsamic reduction, served in the center of the plate, and crossed over a grilled onion stuffed with garlic, mushrooms, and swiss cheese.Wilted Garlic Lettuce serves as the base at the bottom of the plate, and the entree centerpiece is encircled by roasted Yukon Gold Taters.Breathing already is a Bottle of Bethel Heights Casteel Reserve Pinot Noir
Nice pick, another falls off my short list where I thought I could steal back a little prestige in VBD. It defined a genre of TV for our generation. In depth news broadcast.
my 3rd 20-pter (LvB's 5th & 9th getting the other 2) is still out there....
I may have to live vicariously through you - you are living the dream!Congratulations, my friend, and Salut!Debated last night at an event whether or not Pinots (1er and Grand Cru Burgundies in particular) benefited from some time in a decanter. Looking forward to doing a compare/contrast in a couple of weeks when we're in Burgundy. Poured a 1er Cru from Chambolle-Musigny that was pretty spectacular.Dinner Time - Grilled Med Rare Herb crusted Lamb Loin Chops, finished with a Balsamic reduction, served in the center of the plate, and crossed over a grilled onion stuffed with garlic, mushrooms, and swiss cheese.Wilted Garlic Lettuce serves as the base at the bottom of the plate, and the entree centerpiece is encircled by roasted Yukon Gold Taters.Breathing already is a Bottle of Bethel Heights Casteel Reserve Pinot Noir
