Noises Off!

[wednes]

Man, I watched the funniest movie last night! It was recommended to be by Uterdic, rented by Pak_Man78, and watched by me and lickingtoad. Noises Off, from 1992. It had Carol Burnette, Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Julie Hagerty, that redhead from Taxi, Denholm Elliot, Nicolette Sheridan and the great John Ritter (he really CAN act in case you didn't know).

It's about a theatre company doing this mildly funny show that becomes hilarious with all the backstage hijinks that take place. I won't tell you lot's about it...just see it! many of the comedies that come out are either poorly written, amateurishly acted, or the humor is so juvenile you want to sneak out of the theatre before anyone sees you. Not so for this well-crafted, hilarious film.

In other Wednes news, I am skipping the primary election on Monday. I know I should vote, but I honestly can't decide who is the least evil of those running. So I'll just save that vote (jack Lessenberry be damned!) until I can make an actual difference. Plus I must admit, I lost a lot of faith in our electoral system after that last shoddy excuse for a presidential election. W, my ass!

And finally, this week without Uterdic has been vacuous and devoid of well, Uterdic. Come home dammit, we miss you! Only tonight's Simpsons marathon will ease my loneliness.

Comments

[mpolgara.livejournal.com]

That is a great movie. It was based on a stage play, which I think accounts for the intelligence of the script.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Yup.

It's funny, because the other Michael Caine movie I love is Deathtrap, based on an Ira Levin play and also featuring Christopher Reeve. Good stuff.

Well, and The Hand--just kidding.

[tawdryjones.livejournal.com]

I will check out the flick, thanks.

Now you must do something for me: vote.

Please, please, please vote. Write in your own name. Write in "Grover." Just make sure those bastards know you're alive, you pay attention, and they can't count on you to roll over and play dead! Make them realize they lost somebody! They count on people not coming to the polls.

End political rant.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Alright, I'll be out that day anyway, I guess I could write in Frank Zappa again, just for you.

[princezna.livejournal.com]

I've seen the play version(& really enjoyed it)... but not the film... I love Carol Burnette and John Ritter though... I should put it on my Netflix list.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

totally, it was lots of fun.

Of course, it's hard NOT to have fun while watching movies with Lickingtoad.

[cepheidus.livejournal.com]

Because the uterdic won't come here, I'm attempting to track him down there.

Haven't been on a jet since third grade. Eep.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Wow! Godspeed Cepheidus.

Please keep me informed.

[cepheidus.livejournal.com]

Plane didn't crash, Boston was superb.

Officially, he's back in one hour. Go hunt him down!

Yeah, I've always.....

[mrcrankypants.livejournal.com]

.....kinda wanted to see "Noises Off." It's a farce in the grand tradition, so I read. That had to have made one hell of a play. And I like me that Julie Hagerty. Too bad she's hit middle age.

And go out and vote on Monday, for goodness' sake! There's so little turnout, it's the only time your vote *will* count! And when you do, vote Joe Schwarz for Governor. He's the only candidate in either party with any integrity, which is why he'll surely get the least votes. It looks like Granholm's gonna win in November, though, which is fine with me. Forget Julie Hagerty-- Jennifer's a cutie pie! :)

Anthony

[man-bites-dog.livejournal.com]

I'll check it out, if you see Wet Hot American Summer.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

I know, I know. It's on my list.