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Re: What are you watching? [message #10446 is a reply to message #1889 ] Fri, 23 January 2009 17:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oh you must read this! It is a perfect and beautiful review on Riccardo Muti the conductor of the Verde's Requiem I went to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform at Chicago's Orchestra Hall. This review just about captures it. Heres the review:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-muti-c so-ovn-0117jan17,0,6292815.story

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10474 is a reply to message #1889 ] Fri, 23 January 2009 22:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thank you for the news!

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10594 is a reply to message #1889 ] Mon, 26 January 2009 21:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The Closer - new season. I love Kyra Sedgewick.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10633 is a reply to message #10594 ] Tue, 27 January 2009 21:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I liked the way they didn't make us sweat about Sanchez. And yay that he made it!

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10635 is a reply to message #10633 ] Tue, 27 January 2009 21:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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So do you think there will actually be a wedding? Smile

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10636 is a reply to message #1889 ] Tue, 27 January 2009 21:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't know. I sort of hope so. The Closer is the only show (that I can think of) that isn't always trying to tear couples apart, and besides, I like Fritz.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10641 is a reply to message #10636 ] Tue, 27 January 2009 22:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Me too. And since the show doesn't rely on sexual tension, I don't think it will ruin anything. (Unlike Bones where I have pretty mixed feelings about them getting together.)

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10659 is a reply to message #1889 ] Wed, 28 January 2009 04:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dudes! Use spoiler alerts! There are those of us who have to wait until it gets to DVD!

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10676 is a reply to message #1889 ] Wed, 28 January 2009 11:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've been watching LOST. I don't watch it on a regular basis but from time to time. I liked the show best when it first came out.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10695 is a reply to message #10659 ] Wed, 28 January 2009 19:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm so sorry - never even occurred to me! Next time I promise to use spoiler alerts.

[Updated on: Thu, 29 January 2009 19:37]

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10733 is a reply to message #1889 ] Thu, 29 January 2009 19:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We didn't really spoil anything--you can get more info from watching the commercials. But I will be VERY careful about spoilers in the future.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10751 is a reply to message #1889 ] Fri, 30 January 2009 04:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well maybe you could get more info from the commercials Shelley, but I don't get the commercials in Greece Wink so I get to enter the series pure as a virgin (a Greek way of saying free of preconceptions). Sorry if I sounded a bit strident. It was only a written down response to putting my fingers in my ears and humming loudly, only it can come out somewhat shrewish in written form. Smile

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10801 is a reply to message #1889 ] Sat, 31 January 2009 13:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You mean, gasp--you are not always perfect?

Not quite shrewish, sweetie. ;-}

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10820 is a reply to message #10801 ] Sat, 31 January 2009 19:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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ssshunt wrote on Sat, 31 January 2009 20:55

You mean, gasp--you are not always perfect?




***looking furtively around*** No, but don't tell anyone, I'm trying to keep it secret.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10822 is a reply to message #1889 ] Sat, 31 January 2009 20:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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*snork*

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Re: What are you watching? [message #10949 is a reply to message #1889 ] Tue, 03 February 2009 17:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Today I was feeling so tired my whole body hurt, and I was feeling rather downhearted. Now I feel so much better after having seen - Top Gear! The Swedish channel 9 are showing new episodes - that is, new to me (which is all I care about, obviously, since I couldn't care less about new cars Smile ) - today Messrs Clarkson, May & Hammond made their own police cars. It was - hilarious.

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=fmuvcOaGRHA

http://se.youtube.com/watch?v=rBI2eRwY1s4&feature=relate d

I've just seen it. My husband is driving taxi; when he'll come home I'll watch it again with him. I just love it.

[Updated on: Tue, 03 February 2009 17:27]

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.
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Re: What are you watching? [message #10971 is a reply to message #10949 ] Wed, 04 February 2009 00:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Been enjoying "24", the new season of Medium, and also watching House (taped).

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11022 is a reply to message #1889 ] Thu, 05 February 2009 13:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yay for 24! And guess what, I just became a senior member a few minets ago! woo hoo!

[Updated on: Thu, 05 February 2009 13:31]

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11041 is a reply to message #10971 ] Thu, 05 February 2009 19:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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dancingbordercollie wrote on Wed, 04 February 2009 00:36

Been enjoying "24", the new season of Medium, and also watching House (taped).


My husband's gotten me hooked on House now.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11051 is a reply to message #11041 ] Thu, 05 February 2009 23:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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My nephew got me hooked on House. It has been on for years, before I ever started watching it. I started last year. So every time there is a marathon on USA, I'm watching it.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11053 is a reply to message #1889 ] Fri, 06 February 2009 01:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've been taping House, but haven't got to it yet. Glad to know it's that good. (Well, it has Hugh Laurie in it, after all...)

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.
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Re: What are you watching? [message #11058 is a reply to message #1889 ] Fri, 06 February 2009 05:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oh, House is very good and I've watched seasons 1-4 on DVD to tremendous enjoyment. Hugh Laurie is just great in pretty much everything he's done.

And following a bunch of recommendations on this thread I am now watching -slowly as time is very hard to find- As Time Goes By. I found the first series somewhat slow, but the second one delightful. I got a complete set, taking advantage of the euro/pound exchange rate.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11129 is a reply to message #11058 ] Fri, 06 February 2009 23:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Susan... Glad that you are enjoying ATGB!
Question, then: do you know of/like To The Manor Born? With Penelope Keith? It's all up on YouTube.... http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BCAD43F499B04FE5

:)

Just a thought.
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Susan from Athens wrote on Fri, 06 February 2009 11:49

Oh, House is very good and I've watched seasons 1-4 on DVD to tremendous enjoyment. Hugh Laurie is just great in pretty much everything he's done.


Yes - like in this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXgl0g-c7A8

and this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzj15t9NRu8&feature=relat ed

Smile

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.
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Re: What are you watching? [message #11138 is a reply to message #1889 ] Sat, 07 February 2009 06:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well thank you ladies, exactly like that! And in a number of other appearances, as in Peter's Friends, Sense and Sensibility and so forth. I am a dyed in the wool Hugh Laurie fan. Smile

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11141 is a reply to message #11136 ] Sat, 07 February 2009 08:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I do love Hugh Laurie, but I've got to say that seeing him doing an American accent--though he does it remarkably well--just seems... well, wrong. Smile

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11155 is a reply to message #1889 ] Sat, 07 February 2009 18:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've never seen him in anything else, and at first I didn't know that WASN'T his usual accent! I never would've recognized him in those clips.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11181 is a reply to message #11155 ] Sun, 08 February 2009 11:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ah, you have to get hold of the 'Jeeves and Wooster' series in that case. Probably the best interpretation of the stories I've ever seen, the two of them are perfectly cast.

Start of the series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIsSBDMuXRQ

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11185 is a reply to message #11181 ] Sun, 08 February 2009 12:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oooh, I've been re-watching Jeeves and Wooster recently. I adore the pair of them (Fry and Laurie). They also have a sketch comedy show, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and appeared in Blackadder several times.
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Re: What are you watching? [message #11189 is a reply to message #11181 ] Sun, 08 February 2009 16:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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AJLR wrote on Sun, 08 February 2009 11:52

Ah, you have to get hold of the 'Jeeves and Wooster' series in that case. Probably the best interpretation of the stories I've ever seen, the two of them are perfectly cast.

Start of the series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIsSBDMuXRQ


Thanks!
I should find the books too. I hear they're great.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11216 is a reply to message #11129 ] Sun, 08 February 2009 21:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Julia wrote on Fri, 06 February 2009 23:03

Susan... Glad that you are enjoying ATGB!
Question, then: do you know of/like To The Manor Born? With Penelope Keith? It's all up on YouTube.... http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BCAD43F499B04FE5

Smile

Just a thought.

I used to really enjoy that show on PBS. That, and The Good Neighbors (Keith was in that as well).

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Black Bear wrote on Sat, 07 February 2009 08:01

I do love Hugh Laurie, but I've got to say that seeing him doing an American accent--though he does it remarkably well--just seems... well, wrong. Smile
I like Laurie as well. He does his American accent as well as any of us.

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Tonight, I'm watching Mayberry on TV Land.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #11219 is a reply to message #11216 ] Sun, 08 February 2009 22:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oh, definitely! Actually, I only now know of/have seen and thoroughly enjoyed "The Good Life"[/"Good Neighbors"] because it is also up on Youtube, and I found it while searching for To The Manor Born...

PBS British Comedy night is a wonderful thing.
Now I rely on YouTube, as I have no TV... oh well.

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One of my favorite things in House has been watching Laurie's character doing a british accent...
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Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 09 February 2009 04:56

Oooh, I've been re-watching Jeeves and Wooster recently. I adore the pair of them (Fry and Laurie). They also have a sketch comedy show, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and appeared in Blackadder several times.


I've just got up from in front of the television watching a documentary by Steven Fry about his bi-polar diagnosis. Very measured and balanced, with Fry being utterly charming, talking to all sorts of different people about their experiences. I found it fascinating.
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Laurie's Prince George in Blackadder III, and pure genius; but Fry is Lord Melchit in Blackadder II. I didn't much care for Blackadder Goes Fourth, so I'm not sure if they ever ended up appearing together or not in that context. But I'll second (or thrid, or fifth) the rec for Jeeves and Wooster--they were FABULOUS.

(I also follow Fry on my Twitter feed, the man's entertaining 24-7.)

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Well, and you know about his blog, right?
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Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 09 February 2009 19:17

Well, and you know about his blog, right?


Yes, but I have a one-famous-person-blog limit. Smile Heaven forfend I should be tempted to start commenting somewhere else, I put one innocent remark on Robin's LJ a year ago November and now look at me! Razz

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I'm looking forward to Ashes to Ashes, a sequel to Life on Mars. Doesn't start for almost a month, though. I LOVED life on Mars. (British version.)

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