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wbmutbb-digest Monday, November 27 2000 Volume 02 : Number 382
Topics in this issue:
a Grinch observation
Re: WIN WITH FIFE !
(no subject)
New Address
Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #379
The Grinch... continued
Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #381
Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #381
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 11:30:01 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: a Grinch observation
Hi all,
I saw "The Grinch" last night and even though I liked it, it wasn't quite
what I expected. A character study? A love interest? The Grinch as a
confused man-child with trust issues? Some jarring notes indeed. Still, I
can't help but think Ron Howard drew from his Mayberry experiences in
establishing the small town feel of Whoville.
Which brings me to my questions...anyone ever find any "Mayberry" touches in
any of Ron Howard's films? So far I've noticed Gomer's name being invoked in
"Splash" and a video store closeup showing two Don Knotts movies in "EdTV",
and the more overt influence in "The Grinch." Anyone else have any others?
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"I ain't got time to stand around and discuss trivial trivialities..."
- --Barney Fife
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 11:30:45 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: WIN WITH FIFE !
Win with FIFE! Barney Fife for President!
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 13:11:56 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: (no subject)
I promise not to spoil the movie for those who have not seen it, but I was
happy to see that Clint Howard had a bigger role than I expected. Yeah, there
were a couple of gags they could have left, but overall I thought it was well
worth the price of admission.
Regarding the question about the original Hollywood Squares, I remember that
show well. My favorite by far was Wally Cox!
AND TAKE THAT GUN OUTTA YOUR MOUTH!
Jack
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 17:10:58 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: New Address
Dear Friend:
My address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] has changed. It is now: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Please make the change. Thanks.
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:52:27 -0800
From: Stacey Bry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #379
> Just a couple of quick comments about the new movie:
>
> 1. Please don't give things away! Many of us have not yet seen it. Those
> of you who talk about this thing and that thing that happened in the film
> are spoiling it for others.
>
> 2. Some of you seem to be under the mistaken impression that this film was
> directed by a little red-haired boy named Opie. It was not. It was
> directed by an adult named Ron Howard, one of Hollywood's best directors.
Well I can't give too much away, as I have not seen it yet....
I do realize that it was Ron not Opie that directed the film. But I
certainly, definitely, 100% expected more from Ron, as he did grow up on a
classic FAMILY show, where the comedy was real and not fake. I realize as
director and not writer he only had so much control, but he could have done
a lot more to make it better. On TAGS, you laughed because it was funny and
REAL-LIFE, not because it is bathroom humor and you laugh because every kid
under 8 in the theater does. True comedy lasts, everything else fades, trust
me. Just look at how long TAGS and I Love Lucy lasted. (and continue to...)
Stacey
50sgirl
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 16:00:45 -0800
From: Stacey Bry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: The Grinch... continued
After reading some other reviews on here, I must lighten up a little on my
bashing of the film.... I apologize to all if I offended anybody.
I only do it because I respect Ron Howard so much and I have very high
standards for him. I wish he had cut out all jokes that Dr. Suess hadn't or
wouldn't have put in.
I will not say another word about the film until I see it or I can't keep my
mouth shut any longer, whatever comes first! (I'm somewhat of a
butt-in-ski!)
Stacey
50sgirl
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Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 00:07:36 -0600
From: "Corey Sawyers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #381
To: Rebecca from Texas, Janet Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Aunt Bee of Orlando)
Subject: Thank you!
I appreciate so much your kind words about my rhyme (I have never called
what I write poems, because I never thought they where that good. I just
make lines that rhyme). I have written a few. Most are emotional ones
for/about my beloved wife (that I recite to her while beating a gas can),
but the rest are humorous ones. Occasionally I come up with one that has a
little more meaning, to me anyway. It has always been a way I can express
what I am thinking. And, it certainly makes me feel good to know that others
can get a little meaning out of it as well. Janet, I am humbled that you
would share it with others. Yes, it is fine for you to do so. I am not
usually bold enough to share them with others (especially this many!). But
since at least 3 of you liked it, maybe one of these days I will share some
of my TAGS poems. Anyway, thank you so much for the kind words. Time to get
back on the truck.
~Liberty Darlings
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Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:40:14 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #381
dont understand. also forgot my I.D. and password info. please help. thanks
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