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Mon, 23 February 2009 15:09

Angelia
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ssshunt wrote on Mon, 16 February 2009 19:06

Thanks for the Doctor Who news. Yippee!

I've just started watching Veronica Mars again. So much fun!

And I've been enjoying Leverage as well.

But how many people watched Dollhouse?

I watched it--needs Whedon's writing to carry the concept, I think.

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Sun, 01 March 2009 16:08

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I watched the Oscars--then went out and saw Slumdog Millionaire and really loved it!

"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."

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Mon, 02 March 2009 17:29

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L.R.K. wrote on Thu, 19 February 2009 18:35

The Dark Knight

What did you think of it?

"You are your best resource for success"

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Tue, 03 March 2009 00:06

L.R.K.
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I really liked it - although the beginning was a little slow, and didn't quite grip me, when it got going - well, it certainly got going!

This isn't quite a spoiler - I'm not giving away a plot point or anything like that, but just in case and if I manage it - this was my favourite moment:

Toggle Spoiler

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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Tue, 03 March 2009 00:11

L.R.K.
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We've started watching Dune (the miniseries). Slightly confusing - but otherwise, so far so good.

(I haven't read the book, so I cannot comment on how it compares to it.)

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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Tue, 03 March 2009 01:58

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I live in the US and currently I try not to miss the following tv shows: Bones, Medium, and Brothers & Sisters.

I also watch the Food Network a lot. And I recently bought a large screen TV because my landlord gave me a cable upgrade with no extra charge and now I get soooo many new channels...like TCM, IFC, Sundance, National Geographic, BBC-America, etc and even better, many of them are in high-def! Glorious!

Ironically, with the onslaught of new channels, my tv-watching has actually decreased dramatically. I rarely have it on now. I'm reading a lot more. WEIRD.

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Tue, 03 March 2009 02:15

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I liked The Dark Knight and I think it's worth seeing. It's good because the filmmakers focused more on the human aspects of the characters and while you get your fair share of high-octane car chases and things blowing up, you also get to see the people "behind their masks" and the tormented circumstances that made them who they are.

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Tue, 03 March 2009 04:43

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I've been watching the Let's Dance series which is part of the Comic Relief pregrammes this year (fundraising event for charities in Africa and the UK, this years slogan 'Do something Silly for Money').

These shows have celebs and comedians recreating well known dance scenes or music videos. It's fun to watch because many of them aren't that good. Some are scaredly good though. There's still a couple of weeks before the final. If you can, watch Paddy and Keiths 'Dirty Dancing' routine.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/letsdance/

alternative source
http://vodpod.com/watch/1399618-paddy-and-keith-dirty-dancin g-lets-dance-for-comic-relief-bbc

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Tue, 03 March 2009 12:13

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L.R.K. wrote on Tue, 03 March 2009 00:06

Toggle Spoiler

Oooo yes I love that bit. And I loved that movie, very scary, which made it so much fun to watch. Although very sad.....

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Tue, 03 March 2009 12:50

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This morning I was just watching All Creatures Great and Small, my mother and her family used to watch these allot when they were on tv and now have them on DVD.

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Tue, 03 March 2009 20:20

L.R.K.
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How do you like it? I love All Creatures Great & Small! Have you read the books?

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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Wed, 04 March 2009 12:07

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sunday_morning wrote on Tue, 03 March 2009 02:15

I loved the first Christian Bale (think that's the right guy; I'm dreadful with names) Batman movie for just that reason! Think it was Batman Begins.

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Wed, 04 March 2009 12:08

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L.R.K. wrote on Tue, 03 March 2009 20:20

How do you like it? I love All Creatures Great & Small! Have you read the books?

Haven't seen the miniseries but I LOVE the books (even though they ought to be subtitled "Why Shalea is not a Veterinarian." Smile

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Wed, 04 March 2009 12:30

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I watched the first three episodes of "Dollhouse." I'm digging it so far...
I laughed really hard during the last episode though because the hipster genius dude was wearing a plaid shirt and striped vest...which was exactly what my husband was wearing that day.
Awesome.

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Wed, 04 March 2009 15:10

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I haven't seen Dollhouse but I've heard good reviews. It's just that there are way too many new tv shows this year and they're all variations on each other and I just don't have the time to give them all a chance. I heard The Mentalist was good too but seriously, how many more crime dramas do we need?! Wink

And with the US economy what it is - and yes, I've been hit too - I prefer watching comedy. So far, 30 Rock is my go-to show. And also because I feel like the Liz Lemon character is my soul twin.

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Fri, 06 March 2009 02:16

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I'm loving Dollhouse! And I'm still working through Veronica Mars.

"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."

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Fri, 06 March 2009 12:46

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L.R.K. wrote on Tue, 03 March 2009 20:20

How do you like it? I love All Creatures Great & Small! Have you read the books?

Ya I like them too, I've listend to one of them on tape when I was little but don't remember all of it.
My Mum has read the books I think but I'm not sure.

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Fri, 06 March 2009 12:53

Beauty/Anna
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shalea wrote on Wed, 04 March 2009 12:07

sunday_morning wrote on Tue, 03 March 2009 02:15

I loved the first Christian Bale (think that's the right guy; I'm dreadful with names) Batman movie for just that reason! Think it was Batman Begins.

I like Batman Begins better then Dark Knight, but Dark Knight is scarier and does have a great story.......but.......

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Sat, 07 March 2009 11:52

L.R.K.
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I agree with you completely, Anna! Smile

Somehow I liked Batman Begins more... And with the risk of sounding like that fellow in The Life of Brian (I'm Brian, and so's my wife!), so did my husband... It is hard to put one's finger on it exactly...And it isn't that I like Dark Knight less - it's that I liked Batman Begins more. Smile

(By the way - if you like the All Creatures Great & Small drama - give the books another go, I think you'll really like them. They are fun. Smile

)

EDIT: I've been thinking - and perhaps it's simply that the first film has more Bruce Wayne - and I like Bruce Wayne. (as portrayed by Christian Bale)

[Updated on: Sun, 08 March 2009 15:43]

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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Mon, 09 March 2009 16:36

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I spent Sunday watching a disc of "A Bit of Fry and Laurie." I think I sprung something laughing!

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Re: What are you watching? [message #12701 is a reply to message #1889 ]

Mon, 09 March 2009 22:09

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Castle - new show, only five minutes in, but I love Nathan Fillion and smart ass writing.

Karen

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Mon, 09 March 2009 22:34

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am watching csi miami.

Bonnie Holmes the faster ahead I go, the more behind I get

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Tue, 10 March 2009 12:50

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I've started watching Cold Case. It's another Jerry Bruckheimer production, and although it's more serious even than CSI (and often on the depressing side), I've found myself concerned with the characters and enjoying the plots.

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Sun, 15 March 2009 20:04

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I love the movie August Rush. It is a fantasic movie --which I now own-- I have watched two or three times. And I have just resently watched the newer Music Man whith Kristen Chenoweth. Kristen Chenoweth is the only reason I watched it, and the only reason I liked it was because of her great performance.

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Re: What are you watching? [message #13047 is a reply to message #1889 ]

Sun, 15 March 2009 21:45

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Attention: Firefly/Serenity fans!

Castle is my new favourite program, Ep1 just showed in the US last week. It stars Nathan Fillion - Capt Mal in Firefly Smile

Here is the summary I wrote on my LJ:

Heres the premise: NF plays Richard Castle, a very successful crime novellist, who has a studious daughter, a manhunting mother (living with him) and writers block. He needs something new. And that something new turns out to be Detective Kate Beckett, a homicide detective who wants to talk to him about two murders, which appear to be copycats for two he has written in previous books. And while they are discussing it with him there is a third murder. There is a story here...... as well as a killer to find.........and his safe word is 'apples'

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Sat, 21 March 2009 16:16

L.R.K.
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Surf's Up

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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Mon, 23 March 2009 17:32

L.R.K.
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Dear Doctor Who Fans,

have you seen that two episodes have been nominated for a Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form?

http://anticipationsf.ca/English/Hugos

Affectionately

LRK

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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Mon, 23 March 2009 18:40

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Yay!

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Mon, 23 March 2009 21:24

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Oooh.... I hadn't noticed them on there. Two of my favorite episodes... especially Turn Left.

That being said, I'm still hoping Doctor Horrible wins that one...

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Tue, 24 March 2009 09:33

L.R.K.
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But if you like three of the five nominations, there's a greater chance of something you like winning... 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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Sun, 05 April 2009 18:40

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I'm re-watching season one of doctor who with Christopher Eccleston, I love the "Are you my mummy?" episode—I screamed once, and gasped a few times—that episode is still scary to me, which means it is Fantastic.

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Tue, 07 April 2009 18:04

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I think it won a Hugo award.

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Wed, 08 April 2009 02:51

L.R.K.
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Cromwell with Richard Harris.

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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Wed, 08 April 2009 23:38

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And - as the end apparently approaches - a David Tennant Doctor Who interview:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_79890 00/7989827.stm

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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Thu, 09 April 2009 04:27

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L.R.K. wrote on Wed, 08 April 2009 23:38

And - as the end apparently approaches - a David Tennant Doctor Who interview:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_79890 00/7989827.stm

*dabs away a tear*

Thanks Smile

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Fri, 10 April 2009 20:07

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:sniffle:

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Fri, 10 April 2009 22:04

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Season finale of Life - love the show and all the twists and turns.

Karen

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Sat, 11 April 2009 16:12

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I've just been watching this, one of the 'specials'. It was very good - not that I want to make anyone envious, of course... Smile

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Sat, 11 April 2009 16:45

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AJLR wrote on Sat, 11 April 2009 16:12

I've just been watching this, one of the 'specials'. It was very good - not that I want to make anyone envious, of course... Smile

*squee*
I wonder when it will air here.... And if I can hold off youtube long enough!!!

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Sat, 11 April 2009 17:39

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b_twin_1 wrote on Sat, 11 April 2009 23:45

AJLR wrote on Sat, 11 April 2009 16:12

I've just been watching this, one of the 'specials'. It was very good - not that I want to make anyone envious, of course... Smile

*squee*
I wonder when it will air here.... And if I can hold off youtube long enough!!!

Tut tut, fangirl squeeing from a moderator. I thought you were supposed to discourage this sort of behaviour b_twin_1 Wink

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