Random Nonsense #3
Moving away from music for this one (although it will be back soon, don’t fret), today’s completely random topic invites you to share an answer to the following simple question, if you wish:
Which 27 movies/TV programmes/video podcasts did you last see?
Just kidding. One movie will be fine, thanks.
The chatroom opens its doors at 14:00 (UK) today. They will close exactly two hours later, so please don’t be surprised when you can’t get in after this time.
The flashbacks continue tomorrow, with Los Angeles. Please keep ‘em coming.
That’s all for another week. Enjoy the weekend, all.
[I want to go back to the 80s! - Ulli]
I worry about you, Ulli.
Shine a Light…. The Stones film. Go and see it and your fear of aging will recede. If, like me, you are not a huge fan of the band you will be surprised at just how good they are. Surprisingly it also has some good jokes in it.
Watch out for the closing shot, very cool.
Peter
[In Nick Mason's book, he writes that the cover for the Meddle album is an ear under water. A human ear, I presume. - NewYorkDan]
That’s right, if you open the album cover up you will clearly see a submerged human ear.
Best regards.
Julie
to graham: if it’s the one i’m thinking of, i thought “pulse” was ok.
to fed: thanks for the list. sinatra was cool. did you see the show in cardiff last week?
[I did. It was pretty good, not "glitzy necrophilia" at all, but not quite what I was expecting. I thought they butchered 'That's Life' and perhaps should have closed after 'My Way', which would have been a poignant, if not entirely predictable, end (coming straight back on stage, with band jumping, for the applause just seemed a tad insensitive after that). But the worst thing was that I had to listen to some duffer breathing noisily through his nostrils throughout the first half. It was like sitting next to Nellie the Elephant. - FEd]
[The last I saw was 'The Bunker', with Anthony Hopkins acting out Hitler's last days. - FEd]
You might also like the DVD Blind Spot: it is the astonishing true story of Hitler’s private secretary coming to terms with working for Hitler in ‘The Bunker’ after remaining silent for nearly 60 years.
It is an interview with Traudl Junge, one of Adolf Hitler’s private secretaries revisiting the events from 1942 through the collapse of the Nazi regime, in which she tells it all…. including the final moments with Hitler within the bunker.
Stuffed full of good information on Hitler’s character.
[Thanks, James. I'll look out for that one. Have you seen 'Downfall'? - FEd]
Ooo, Blind Spot is fascinating. I saw Downfall as well…. Was The Bunker good?
[Yes, it was. I preferred 'Downfall', but Anthony Hopkins is first-rate. - FEd]
Last movie I saw was The Matador.
Last TV-show anybody here will know of was The Wire.
Last thing I saw on TV was Queen, Live in Montreal (right after I saw Remember That Night..)
The last movie i saw was “A Good Year”. As I am going to France, in Provence, in 3 weeks, it was a really good thing to see that movie because it is a story of an English man who inherits a vineyard in Provence.
I loved that movie, really refreshing!
Storm Thorgerson is the Pink Floyd original standing artist and childhood friend of David Gilmour. He has a new book titled Mind Over Matter 40th anniversary edition or (MoM4) it details almost every Pink Floyd image and how they came to be, including great info on the Meddle album design details. Yes, it is an ear…ahhh the sound of “intelligently produced music”.
I never realized it until I was 20 years old and the first MoM book was released in 1996. Before, I foolishly gave all credit to the artwork, films and album covers to the band.
I feel Storm’s artwork is just as important to me as the music, as a young Pink Floyd fan. It’s my opinion that Storm should definitely feel inclined to dip into a small share of Pink Floyd royalties indefinitely. His contribution to selling Pink Floyd albums is very significant indeed. Equal to the music don’t you think?
[Have you seen 'Downfall'? - FEd]
I’ll give the DVD a spin soon. Thanks!
[Hope you enjoy it. - FEd]
Last Movie I watched… well maybe not a movie but it is a DVD…
Wales Rugby Grand Slam 2008… it arrived in the post today!
Diolch yn fawr Shane and the boys…
Sorry to hear about Ginger, Angelo. I’m sure she had a great life. You made the right desicion and put her quality of life ahead of your own desires. Chin up, mate.
Most recent movie: Aliens Vs Predator – Requiem.
No Country for Old Men was also a great little flick.
Best,
Hysteron Proteron
Matador was my last viewing – I’ve always found that anything directed by Pedro Almodovar is well worth watching.
In Bruges
Go see it!
I’ve been listening to Pink Floyd for the millionth time tonight, always admirative and contemplative…. I live behing the Wall, in Jerusalem, and you guys can’t even imagine how Pink Floyd’s music relates to our lives… Try to guess what side of the wall I’m on…
The Wall Shall Fall
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was the last movie I watched. Very harsh.
It has been a very long and stressful week, so I’m about to pop Remember That Night into the ole dvd player, pour a glass of pinot, relax, and remember that night…
Just watched DG Live at the Albert Hall and, having seen Pink Floyd in the UK a few times, wondering if you will be gracing Australia’s shores in the near future?
And the movie there are many, but last good one I saw was ‘Reach for the Sky’ – an oldie.
[Nothing's planned, sorry. - FEd]