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Tag Archives: Oliver
Ron Moody Has Been On My Mind
I was talking with Joe about Oliver (of course), and we were laughing at how we’re partners-in-crime in this obsession. It’s so enjoyable to talk to another obsessive. And so, in line with that, Ron Moody has suddenly been on … Continue reading
“Gin toddies — large measures –“
…”no skimping if you please … I rough it I love it Life is a game of chance I never tire of it Lead in a merry dance …” Posting this clip for oh, too many reasons to count.
End of Summer Movie Quiz: My Answers
Dennis Cozzalio presents: Dr. Smithâs Lost in the Space at the End of Summer Movie Quiz. I live for his seasonal quizzes! I have answered (in my typical fashion) with images and Youtube clips rather than just words. It’s been … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged All That Jazz, Bob Fosse, Cyd Charisse, Dana Andrews, Eminem, Ewan McGregor, Howard Hawks, Jim Carrey, Joan Crawford, John Travolta, Lance Kerwin, Leo McCarey, Liza Minnelli, Maggie Cheung, Marlene Dietrich, Nicole Kidman, Oliver, Only Angels Have Wings, Paul Thomas Anderson, Ralph Macchio, Rita Hayworth, Running on Empty, Saturday Night Fever, Sidney Lumet, Strait Jacket, The Darjeeling Limited, The Double Life of Veronique, Wes Anderson, Zodiac
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Where I Come From: Music, TV, Movies
A collage of childhood. And then came …. … and everything changed. In my memory it changed overnight. No longer was I interested in bowl-cut Lance Kerwin, struggling against the school bully. No longer was I interested in the problems … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged Clancy Brothers, Harrison Ford, Lance Kerwin, Little House on the Prairie, Oliver, Orphan Train
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Collage Of Influence From Childhood
There are a couple missing – I just could not find adequate images for them – they are so obscure, and I need the images to make this complete. I’ll keep searching. Collage of Influence I literally have no words … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged Lance Kerwin, Little House on the Prairie, Oliver, Orphan Train, Ralph Macchio
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Grade School Snapshots
I remember sitting outside the classroom with Betsy, and we had a little old turntable – extension cord going into the room – and we played The Beatles – this one. Over and over. The green apple in the center … Continue reading