en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2062893 Comments by 9thCooper http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/09/01/morning-call-sheet-exclusive-keith-david-joins-wachowskis-cloud-atlas-also-supermans-new-duds-worry-fanboys-and-when-george-lucas-was-still-george-lucas/#IDComment188743833 Don't forget Keith David's stunning turn as Keith the Southwood Carpenter in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood of Make believe. Seriously, was watching re-runs of Mr. Rogers with my 2 year old, and there he was! It was from sometime in the 80's, but it still surprised me. I now know why my mom liked the show when I was a kid. It's nice & quiet, and pretty educational, versus the hyper edit, loud, neurotic garbage coming out today. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:16:04 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/09/01/morning-call-sheet-exclusive-keith-david-joins-wachowskis-cloud-atlas-also-supermans-new-duds-worry-fanboys-and-when-george-lucas-was-still-george-lucas/#IDComment188743833 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/mmoriarty/2011/08/30/school-choice-and-the-children-of-obama/#IDComment188322486 As a graduate of a Marianist college prep and Jesuit college,I, too, thank you, Mr. Moriarity, for this piece. I must say that I was astounded (and properly warned by my father) by the liberalism of some of the Jesuits who taught me in college. Political speeches, VERY liberal, by my freshman year theology teacher, a priest, got me riled. I finally had to call bs on him knowing my grade could be at stake. After he condescendingly said I was giving President Reagan's opinion, I let him have it saying "No! That is my opinion!" But he fully respected it. And I believe it actually helped my grade, as I was not sitting on my hands scared like the rest of the class. The reason I mention this is not to praise myself, but because this was likely the last time I had a respectful reaction from a liberal when arguing their position. It helped me learn more than whatever else was taught in the class. Dancin' Don and I got along great after that and taught me that people could disagree and still not only have respect for one another, but be friends. A far cry from what happens in today's society, as demonstrated by the thugs in Wisconsin. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:40:38 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/mmoriarty/2011/08/30/school-choice-and-the-children-of-obama/#IDComment188322486 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/08/30/morning-call-sheet-bond-23-vudu-green-lantern-helen-mirren-and-so-much-more/#IDComment188312399 Dying! Just blew my Busch Light through the nose. Thanks, jvrap. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:47:16 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/08/30/morning-call-sheet-bond-23-vudu-green-lantern-helen-mirren-and-so-much-more/#IDComment188312399 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/08/30/morning-call-sheet-bond-23-vudu-green-lantern-helen-mirren-and-so-much-more/#IDComment188103603 The "Dancing with the Stars" link has me wondering: Is Chaz Bono going to lead? So much for this being a "family show" if they go into the explanations of that situation. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:21:05 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/08/30/morning-call-sheet-bond-23-vudu-green-lantern-helen-mirren-and-so-much-more/#IDComment188103603 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/08/24/morning-call-sheet-buh-bye-netflix-profit-whore-lucas-and-the-worst-movie-accents-ever/#IDComment186188914 Anyone else here seen the 1964 remake of The Killers with Lee Marvin, John Cassavetes, Angie Dickinson and Ronald Reagan in his last role? I enjoyed the hell out of it the one time I was able to watch it. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:57:16 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/08/24/morning-call-sheet-buh-bye-netflix-profit-whore-lucas-and-the-worst-movie-accents-ever/#IDComment186188914 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/bschaeffer/2011/05/20/pete-townshend-at-66-a-remarkable-rock-legend/#IDComment154564588 Candidly confused by the negative hits on me here. I love The Who and Pete's work more than any other. I just stated a comment on what Pete viewed of his own playIng in relation to John and Keith. There is nothing better than the inimitable sound of his guitar (Roadrunner at the Pontiac Silverdome anyone?) And then disagreed with the ludicrous comp of Pete v Polanski. Is it because I cast a little doubt on the intention of his web visits? I don't give a rats about points. I care about whether I made my thoughts and intents clear. There are few bigger fans of Pete than me. Sat, 21 May 2011 05:50:50 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/bschaeffer/2011/05/20/pete-townshend-at-66-a-remarkable-rock-legend/#IDComment154564588 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/bschaeffer/2011/05/20/pete-townshend-at-66-a-remarkable-rock-legend/#IDComment154417865 You are correct and Townshend will agree with you on the "lead" versus "rhythm" guitar players. I remember an interview with him where he stated as much and that Entwhistle and Moon being the lead musicians more than he. While not an apologist for his actions, which disappoints me to no end, the comparison of him hitting the internet for child porn versus the Polanski drugging and sodomizing an early teen is pretty strong. I have a hard time believing Pete's explanation of the events. Fri, 20 May 2011 18:13:17 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/bschaeffer/2011/05/20/pete-townshend-at-66-a-remarkable-rock-legend/#IDComment154417865 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lmeyers/2011/04/24/the-james-bond-chronicles-best-of-films-1-7/#IDComment145706017 Kudos on the series! I look forward to the rest. And I agree with OHMSS. Great entry, though I love all in this first series. The fruit analogy is new to me, but perfect. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:28:49 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lmeyers/2011/04/24/the-james-bond-chronicles-best-of-films-1-7/#IDComment145706017 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/bschaeffer/2011/04/24/the-exorcist-and-the-church/#IDComment145670356 Only slightly off topic: The Ninth Configuration by WPBlatty is a movie I enjoy tremendously and dont hear anything about. Faith is also a key element. I find it hilarious at points around its serious subject. It has some of the funniest lines ever. I am curious what others think of this film? Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:49:33 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/bschaeffer/2011/04/24/the-exorcist-and-the-church/#IDComment145670356 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/04/08/as-government-shutdown-looms-gwyneth-paltrow-stands-behind-planned-parenthood/#IDComment141155557 Funny - that's what I always imagined she smelled like. Sat, 9 Apr 2011 03:24:54 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/04/08/as-government-shutdown-looms-gwyneth-paltrow-stands-behind-planned-parenthood/#IDComment141155557 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2011/03/24/todays-open-thread-20-burt-lancaster/#IDComment137279985 Though not the crooner type at all, it is something to consider from the early 50's: Les Paul & Mary Ford, "How High the Moon". Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:53:30 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2011/03/24/todays-open-thread-20-burt-lancaster/#IDComment137279985 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2011/03/10/todays-open-thread-34-lee-marvin/#IDComment134062961 I have it on vinyl. Still sealed in original plastic and framed. Got it as a gift a few years ago. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:05:24 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2011/03/10/todays-open-thread-34-lee-marvin/#IDComment134062961 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lmeyers/2010/12/26/the-james-bond-chronicles-from-russia-with-love/#IDComment118180273 Great tidbit, which I must give credit to my brother for putting together: the time which Morzeny (Walter Gotell) gives that it took Grant to kill the "fake" Bond at the beginning is the same amount of time as the fight sequence on the train, in which Bond (of course) kills Grant. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:17:43 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lmeyers/2010/12/26/the-james-bond-chronicles-from-russia-with-love/#IDComment118180273 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/ccannon/2010/11/14/what-shoulda-won-1985s-best-picture-oscar-back-to-the-future/#IDComment109782995 Plus Danny Glover gets death by corn in Witness. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:29:57 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/ccannon/2010/11/14/what-shoulda-won-1985s-best-picture-oscar-back-to-the-future/#IDComment109782995 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lgrin/2010/11/09/top-5-blu-rays-for-christmas/#IDComment108906875 Beat me to it. Tue, 9 Nov 2010 22:34:23 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lgrin/2010/11/09/top-5-blu-rays-for-christmas/#IDComment108906875 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2010/11/08/todays-open-thread-137/#IDComment108812748 My pleasure - 1st post of a long time BH reader. I'm just proud that it was inline with the (in?)famous EdSki! Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:17:06 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2010/11/08/todays-open-thread-137/#IDComment108812748 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2010/11/08/todays-open-thread-137/#IDComment108594742 My memory of an interview with R. Lee Ermey is pretty much that he was: 1. Technical advisor to the movie and for the actor initially in the Gunny Hartmann role 2. He got into the faces of the "recruits" to show the actor how to do it 3. Kubrick asked himself "why am I paying for the actor and the advisor" and axed the initial actor, and placed Lee in the role. It should also be noted that there pretty much was no script for Ermey; Kubrick the perfectionist actually let Ermey improv his dialogue (how could anyone write those lines, anyway?). From the same interview mentioned above, Ermey stated that after the "Common courtesy/reach around" tirade-take, Kubrick pulled him aside, stated that Lee's performance was great, "...but...what is a reach around?" BTW - the interview was with Roe Conn on 890 - WLS Radio Chicago; RLE is a frequent guest on the program. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:58:52 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2010/11/08/todays-open-thread-137/#IDComment108594742