Ron would get up in the morning, have breakfast and coffee in front of the TV with whatever was on TCM. I half watched, caught up on email, and read the paper. And answered the inevitable question about who that actor was. I apparently can’t watch movies or much of anything else now. And it’s not like I didn’t enjoy them. I would go watch a few shows upstairs. He’d indulge me on the Tony Awards and a few other things like that. It’s been interesting. Something you don’t even think about until they’re gone.
I’m currently watching plur1bus now, well not right now. I’m loving it. It’s really seems like a hive mind virus like from an episode of Rick and Morty.
Cindy and I watched what I thought was a bad movie the other night, (if your into George Clooney and method acting you might like it. It was different!) and I had my finger on the back button the whole movie, I just couldn’t quit it .🍿
Hilarious breakdown of the marital movie negotiations. That distinction between Bad Movies and bad movies is spot-on, been calling them 'guilty pleasures' but yours makes way more sense. My spouse and I do the same thing where we fall aslep halfway thru everything now, honestly dunno how half these movies end either.
I'm not much of a movie watcher, but Laurie and I do watch television together.
One of our favorites is "Would I Lie to You," Brit version.
It has a panelist, David Mitchell, who is a posh, repressed, snooty type, who will occasionally do something posh or snooty and say, "I hate myself for doing this, but...."
So, I am going to channel him now, while not being anything like posh or upper-class, but maybe a little repressed from all the copy desk years.
I hate myself for doing this, and I am sure you will join me. But in this sentence:
Also, the disgruntled writer, a redundant term if ever there was one, is played by Rhea Seehorn, who was terrific in “Better Call Saul” (more sick, weird, dark) and imminently watchable in anything.
Insert frustrated growl here. I had an illustrated reply. See notes.
Barry Glenn once edited a story that had a sentence along the lines of “the action was so ridiculous that she did not get angry. She was bemused at the attempt to make her lose her temper…”
I thought it was pretty clear that the word needed was “amused.”
Barry insisted that “bemused” was correct and that the action had puzzled or confused the woman.
Well, that was just bullshit plain and simple. No context for that whatsoever. But even if it was true it should be “bemused by.” He stuck by his guns on it, and just as we were discussing it, the writer walked in.
We asked if it should be amused or bemused. The writer replied without a blink… “ I meant it to be the way I wrote it. She was bemused. She thought it was funny.”
I’m so glad to be reading your writing again Bob. It’s so entertaining. I actually have been writing poetry lately. I used to write poetry a lot when I was young. For me It’s one of the easiest art forms. We solve our TV watching problem by watching something that we both like which is getting harder and harder to find and then separating to separate rooms to watch shows that the other one would never watch in 1 million years. We have 36 years of marriage under our belt.
I’ve reverted to the classics. This is spinal tap for instance-add to that any other film that Rob Reiner had a hand in. Don’t get me started on snooze fest movies on Hallmark.
Remember laughing too hard watching "Gonna Get You Sucka" with my young son and my beautiful wife walked through the room asking "why do you think that's funny?" Hmm, you either get it or you don't
Check out "Greedy People", an offbeat end-of-the-road crime comedy with enough wackery that both of you will find something to be offended by. Whoever falls asleep first loses.
I'm so enjoying Pluribus I sat thru a very long YouTube explanation by a sci-fi nerd...It made little to no sense.. Also, I loved Better Call Saul and Rhea's character was for me the key to its success.. so understated. This is a mighty leap away from that..
Exactly the same in my house. I am currently suffering through The Beast in Me. Husband thinks it's exciting and wonderful; I think it's stupid and unbelievable. Never the twain shall meet.
Debbie and I both started off watching it and then couldn’t wait for it to end. That was last week. And thinking about it now, I can’t remember what it was about. Except that Clare Danes always plays the same anxious person.
Ron would get up in the morning, have breakfast and coffee in front of the TV with whatever was on TCM. I half watched, caught up on email, and read the paper. And answered the inevitable question about who that actor was. I apparently can’t watch movies or much of anything else now. And it’s not like I didn’t enjoy them. I would go watch a few shows upstairs. He’d indulge me on the Tony Awards and a few other things like that. It’s been interesting. Something you don’t even think about until they’re gone.
Did he have some favorites? Maybe you should try watching them.
I’m currently watching plur1bus now, well not right now. I’m loving it. It’s really seems like a hive mind virus like from an episode of Rick and Morty.
I’m only on Episode 3 but loving Rhea Seehorn more with each viewing.
I’m going into episode 3 tonight. I loved the mini excavator special delivery. I hope you enjoy.
Cindy and I watched what I thought was a bad movie the other night, (if your into George Clooney and method acting you might like it. It was different!) and I had my finger on the back button the whole movie, I just couldn’t quit it .🍿
Did you fall asleep?
Hilarious breakdown of the marital movie negotiations. That distinction between Bad Movies and bad movies is spot-on, been calling them 'guilty pleasures' but yours makes way more sense. My spouse and I do the same thing where we fall aslep halfway thru everything now, honestly dunno how half these movies end either.
I seldom make sense, but I appreciate it nonetheless.
I'm not much of a movie watcher, but Laurie and I do watch television together.
One of our favorites is "Would I Lie to You," Brit version.
It has a panelist, David Mitchell, who is a posh, repressed, snooty type, who will occasionally do something posh or snooty and say, "I hate myself for doing this, but...."
So, I am going to channel him now, while not being anything like posh or upper-class, but maybe a little repressed from all the copy desk years.
I hate myself for doing this, and I am sure you will join me. But in this sentence:
Also, the disgruntled writer, a redundant term if ever there was one, is played by Rhea Seehorn, who was terrific in “Better Call Saul” (more sick, weird, dark) and imminently watchable in anything.
The word should be "eminently," not "imminently."
Nice setup to point out my screw up. Fixed! Although (shuffling fast here): I was getting ready to watch her so that would be imminently.
Sir, your eminence as a copy editor is unrivaled.
Insert frustrated growl here. I had an illustrated reply. See notes.
Barry Glenn once edited a story that had a sentence along the lines of “the action was so ridiculous that she did not get angry. She was bemused at the attempt to make her lose her temper…”
I thought it was pretty clear that the word needed was “amused.”
Barry insisted that “bemused” was correct and that the action had puzzled or confused the woman.
Well, that was just bullshit plain and simple. No context for that whatsoever. But even if it was true it should be “bemused by.” He stuck by his guns on it, and just as we were discussing it, the writer walked in.
We asked if it should be amused or bemused. The writer replied without a blink… “ I meant it to be the way I wrote it. She was bemused. She thought it was funny.”
Always trust the writer.
Richard Linkletter trilogy Before Midnight, Before Sunset and Before Sunrise. You could drive to Blockbuster
Oh, those are way too artsy to be considered Bad Movies. And if I drive to Blockbuster it will be a never-ending drive.
I’m so glad to be reading your writing again Bob. It’s so entertaining. I actually have been writing poetry lately. I used to write poetry a lot when I was young. For me It’s one of the easiest art forms. We solve our TV watching problem by watching something that we both like which is getting harder and harder to find and then separating to separate rooms to watch shows that the other one would never watch in 1 million years. We have 36 years of marriage under our belt.
And I'm delighted that your eyes are falling upon my words. Thanks ...
I would like to share some of my poems with you. How should I do that?
You can email to bob@story-farm.com. Look forward to it
I’ve reverted to the classics. This is spinal tap for instance-add to that any other film that Rob Reiner had a hand in. Don’t get me started on snooze fest movies on Hallmark.
Sorry Bob, I fell asleep reading this one.
Well played, my friend.
Guess we can’t invite you and Debbie over for movie night! 😂
Not unless you want us sleeping on your couch.
Remember laughing too hard watching "Gonna Get You Sucka" with my young son and my beautiful wife walked through the room asking "why do you think that's funny?" Hmm, you either get it or you don't
Another classic Bad Movie! Make Patty watch it …
Check out "Greedy People", an offbeat end-of-the-road crime comedy with enough wackery that both of you will find something to be offended by. Whoever falls asleep first loses.
Larry! I knew a movie theater guy like you would have a recommendation. We’re on it…
I'm so enjoying Pluribus I sat thru a very long YouTube explanation by a sci-fi nerd...It made little to no sense.. Also, I loved Better Call Saul and Rhea's character was for me the key to its success.. so understated. This is a mighty leap away from that..
As soon as Debbie is asleep I’ll finish it.
Exactly the same in my house. I am currently suffering through The Beast in Me. Husband thinks it's exciting and wonderful; I think it's stupid and unbelievable. Never the twain shall meet.
Debbie and I both started off watching it and then couldn’t wait for it to end. That was last week. And thinking about it now, I can’t remember what it was about. Except that Clare Danes always plays the same anxious person.
Exactly!
I nominate "Shakes the Clown" for a viewing.
Thanks, Stockton. I accept the challenge.