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littlebluedog

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Oct 17, 2005 09:47

Music:

"The Understanding" (Röyksopp) ... the second album from two nerdy, synthy guys in Norway, sounds just as gleaming, less otherworldly, and more danceable, than their initial "Melody A.M." release. Highlights include echoes of their old sound on "Only This Moment" and "Circuit Breaker" (the former featuring guest female vocals), and new ( Read more... )

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Firefly spd06rcr October 17 2005, 17:43:38 UTC

As you watch the rest of the 12 episodes, keep in mind that Joss Whedon did not write every single episode. Also, the pilot wasn't aired until Fox cancelled the season. Go figure.

Re: Firefly littlebluedog October 17 2005, 17:49:40 UTC

Gotcha ... but this series is my first foray into the Jossverse.

Re: Firefly spd06rcr October 18 2005, 00:37:42 UTC

If you really pay attention, you'll be able to tell which ones were actually written by Joss Whedon.

Re: Firefly littlebluedog October 18 2005, 01:45:57 UTC

My point is that I'm unfamiliar with his style, never having watched Buffy or Angel, etc., so even knowing which individual episodes were written and/or directed by him doesn't really affect how I feel about the series as a whole. If he's truly got the Midas touch, I suppose that will become evident in retrospect, or in context.

beansbouf October 17 2005, 18:15:43 UTC

I'm loving "Plans", but it took me a couple listens before I felt that way about it. I think that the first track is my current favorite. The second track sounds too much like the Dandy Warhols "You Were the Last High".

littlebluedog October 18 2005, 15:49:54 UTC

You think? I'll have to give it a closer listen to see if I can hear it.

ivorylinesmeet October 17 2005, 19:43:28 UTC

plans took a while to grow on me, but now i enjoy it very much. i saw death cab earlier this year before it even came out. a really really good show! does dcfc get played on mtv? i have no idea.

littlebluedog October 18 2005, 15:49:03 UTC

I'd like to see them live. I've never seen a DCfC video on MTV (they still play videos on MTV?).

splitpeasoup October 17 2005, 22:47:56 UTC

Re Wallace & Gromit: I liked the movie overall. The one thing I didn't really care for: I don't really like that fact that all kids' movies nowadays feel that they *have* to insert a few adult jokes. It was kind of shockingly cool the first time somebody did it, but now it's just trite, and it doesn't add anything to the movie IMHO.

littlebluedog October 17 2005, 23:05:42 UTC

I would agree, except that I don't think W&G is a kids' movie with a few adult jokes. The writing is definitely geared to an adult audience of some sophistication, or at least an accomplished grasp of English.

lady_b_ashley October 18 2005, 01:28:56 UTC

Shitake mushrooms! Thanks for the Firefly review. I'll add it to my list of Movie Maddness rentals.

littlebluedog October 18 2005, 01:53:49 UTC

Chanterelles! You bet! I'm interested in what you think.

lady_b_ashley October 18 2005, 02:14:54 UTC

adds to weekend list...
Grand Cooley Dam!