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Saturday, March 27, 2004
Friday, March 26, 2004
Not Seen In Years Like some rare records... I watched two Twilight Zones last night which are rarely seen. One was the French production, "An Occurance At Owl Creek." Ak, it was just not the real thing, and never should have been released as a Twilight Zone. The other was one produced in the fifth and final season, by the producer who didn't understand the genre, William Froug. It starred the man who went on to become Sulu in Star Trek, but it was just lousy and pointless. Oh well, now I've seen them, and I never need see them again... OK, well the second one did feature this other character, an ex-Marine, opening beer after beer. The old type of cans you had to puncture to drink. That was kind of cool Buffets The thing I like about buffets in restaurants is, you can start when you like. You don't have to sit there forever waiting to first have someone come with a menu, then second come back to take your order, then finally, bring what you wanted. I want them there when I want them there, not when they get around to it! (Of course, the bad thing about buffets is, I nearly always eat too much.) This is a little like email friends. I've had a couple women friends that way, who were particularly good about constant emailing of each other. Only, I wanted them online when I was. The one in the late 90's/early 00's used to be almost quite good at that... Then she turned into the boring "wait, wait, wait" type you could never rely on. You'd think of something really cool you needed to tell her, but then she was so unreliable, that you'd never know when you could tell her, and you'd forget most of your best, most interesting things to say. A sad end to what had been an outstanding friendship. Ahhhhh..... I watched The Island Of Lost Souls last night, the original 1933 version, starring Charles Laughton... Laughton certainly appeared quite queer in that movie! My favorite character was the part animal girl - she was very magnetic. Spooky old black and white film... I recalled seeing this as a young boy on TV, while on a vacation at my grandparents. I've been wanting to see it ever since, and only recently discovered that the Island of Dr. Moreau was originally filmed as The Island Of Lost Souls. Ha, Laughton's character got exactly what he deserved in the end.. "An eye for an eye...." Things I've Learned About Rod Serling: ....  1) He was about 5'4", and was quite sensitive about his height. 2) Serling smoked 4 packs of cigarettes a day. 3) Rod detested "fags," and didn't much care for "that British fag Charles Laughton," who starred in one Twilight Zone (I believe the only episode I haven't seen.) 4) The man died at 50 years old. 5) He loved the sun, and even used sun lamps when back in New York or Connecticut, to keep up his tan. 6) He hated writing prose, much preferring writing scripts. 7) He liked being well off, and also constantly stood up for the oppressed. 8) A few months before his first, second and final heart attacks and death at 50, Rod had playfully touched the "cursed" Hope Diamond, while filming a documentary. Supposedly, anyone who touches that diamond will die shortly thereafter.... 9) Serling "drank an enormous amount, for a man his size." 10) Serling tried to revive The Twilight Zone in the early 70's, with Aaron Spelling producing. However, ABC said no... Stupid shortsighted jerks!!! Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Hermione (Emma Watson) is so good! From the new POA trailer: Emma's got the best line in the preview, "That felt good." Just after this line, she's got a great uncertain, slightly confused look on her face. Tuesday, March 23, 2004
 Music is coming back again as a big part of my escape, my temporary happy oasis. Perhaps I am about as happy and about as unhappy, as I was 15 years ago.... You can't keep holding onto someone who doesn't want to be held onto any longer. Be her friend, or lover. You can't hold on all by yourself. You have to let go....... A new, more precious and appreciative flower awaits. If only you'll let her in.... Monday, March 22, 2004
Sunday, March 21, 2004
In A Girl's Heart  Sometimes I can't believe the sweetness, the generosity, in a girl's heart. You know, you live and learn. I think I might just appreciate that more, the next time. I might be ready. You can see it, and you don't want to break her heart. That's a pretty powerful influence. |
