New Ledgie saying hi to all!

[bushesandbriars]

Originally Posted by dissention

Unfortunately, it's down, just like Team Nicole (which got hacked into last year).

But I went there today! I swear! No, seriously, I just got my icons, so at least some of it is up--oh, unless you meant the vid, in which case I'll just shut up now.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

Yes. And it's weird; Mitchum is such a manly-man, but you can tell they're both like, I'm under contract and have to make this movie. Though I do like her song at the end, and the one she sings to the little boy when they're at the cabin.

I love "Down in the Meadow."

I'm so glad there's another MM fan I can chat with. I think I was driving Amber crazy.

[bushesandbriars]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I never have read that, but I'll have to look into it now. I haven't read a book that gave me a punch in the stomach (much needed one I suppose) in the way that 1984 did in a long time, so I'll have to pick that up. Thank you.

You're welcome; I hope you don't read and think it sucks. It's about the life of the Wicked Witch of the West, in case you didn't know. Which you undoubtedly already did, but just in case you didn't, it's just a heads-up in case you don't care for mythic/fairy-tale things. It isn't really written as fantasy, but it is derived from L. Frank Baum's stuff. And it's a little slow to start, but if you stick with it, I think you'll dig it. I hope so, anyway.

[bushesandbriars]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I love "Down in the Meadow."

I can't remember the name of squat tonight! Thank you for that! And I think it would have been really cool for her to just get a little band together and sing some folk-y stuff; she had real talent as a singer, though her range wasn't huge or anything. She was a good phraser. One of the things I read about her said she was in the habit of finding songs she liked to sing and recording herself with a little tape recorder singing them, and one of those songs was "Like a Rolling Stone." If that's true it's awesome, and I'd love to hear all those demos!

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I'm so glad there's another MM fan I can chat with. I think I was driving Amber crazy.

Me too. I'm having fun getting to chatter about MM with someone who doesn't think I'm a big dork for it!

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

I can't remember the name of squat tonight! Thank you for that! And I think it would have been really cool for her to just get a little band together and sing some folk-y stuff; she had real talent as a singer, though her range wasn't huge or anything. She was a good phraser. One of the things I read about her said she was in the habit of finding songs she liked to sing and recording herself with a little tape recorder singing them, and one of those songs was "Like a Rolling Stone." If that's true it's awesome, and I'd love to hear all those demos!



Me too. I'm having fun getting to chatter about MM with someone who doesn't think I'm a big dork for it!

I think she was a good singer, too. As you say, not a great range, but it was quite pleasant.


I'm a big classic movie buff, so anytime.

[bushesandbriars]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I'm a big classic movie buff, so anytime.

Yay!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

. . . I'm a big classic movie buff, so anytime.

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bushesandbriars]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Double yay--I luuuuurrrvvveeee old movies!

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

I totally agree with all of that, and the only thing I can possibly add is that even when you are sitting there thinking, You know, this freaks me out, she still has so much humanity and tenderness underlying her work, despite its toughness and the provocative subject matter, that you feel safe enough in some weird way to go there with her anyway. If that doesn't sound too blather-y of me.

I couldn't agree more.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

Double yay--I luuuuurrrvvveeee old movies!

My fav.'s are

Now Voyager - "I'm not afraid - Mother - I am not afraid"

Sunset Blvd. - "You there! Whay are you so late? Why have you kept me waiting?" and "I am big - Its the pictures that got small"

The Trouble With Angels - This is Sister ? - ART

and sooooooo many more.

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

I'm glad. I was afraid I sounded like I think I'm your mom or something. (Now, Victoria, read good books, and always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident, and call your grandmother once a week, and don't write in poor light or you'll strain your eyes. )

My mother sounds nothing like that. When she does speak to me its usually something along the lines of "I want you to do (fill in the blank) today" or she complains about my father, or she bitches about my pets. ("Have your rats all died off yet?") Yeah... if only she nagged me about reading good books and keeping my workspace well lit.

Anyway... do you have any of your own work that I might peruse?

[krrrby]

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

Hey, I'm new here, though I've been lurking for quite some time. I really enjoy all the passion and intelligence I find on these forums, so I thought I'd bite the bullet and try posting.

I don't have any especially fascinating details about myself; I'm a student, a writer, and a reader, and I've been a Stevie/Mac fan since I was a kid and I first saw them on MTV. Their music has been pretty constant in my life ever since.

Anyway, enough of that--hi to all and great forum you got here!

Hi, I'm new to this too so thought I'd give my welcome wagon speech...
-ahem-

Welcome, Welcome!

[Dark Angel]

I'm late...as usual. Justing saying 'hello'.

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

I think Amber recommended The Robber Bride, but I'm not sure. Regardless, she's one of the best writers out there. Her poetry knocks my socks off.

Yes, I did, but remember, the one by her you guys were talking about originally, the name of which I'm having a brain fart on right now, is my least favorite. The subject matter is great, sylistically it leaves me very, very cold.
And, yes, Robber Bride is my favorite. It's so funny. But I just read another newer one by her. Pretty good, a bit vague. I've forgotten the name, so I can't recommend it.

[amber]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

TNBLSB is a crappy movie altogether, IMO, and may very well be my least favorite of hers. No wonder she didn't want to make it. River of No Return is pretty stinky too.

TNBLSB has a couple of my favorite songs, though. I do a mean "heatwave"
I also like "languid"
Donald O'Connor should never play anyone's love interest. Ever. Never.
As you may or may not remember, River of No Return is the only one I haven't seen. By all accounts, it's just too crappy.
I can watch Niagra and SLIH over and over. Misfits - some parts are so sublime, and some parts really make me cringe...
And, of course, I can always watch All About Eve, but not so much for her...