I'm interested in watching No More Orchids and Brief Moment , as those two were mentioned by name in a review I read (I think it was the imdb, by a guy who reviews mostly silents/pre-codes) as two other (I think?) pre-code gems worth unvaulting. I wish I knew more about Carole Lombard, as I find her...

Carol, I couldn't help but tear up at your story. What is it about dogs that make us love them so much? You reminded me of my first dog Panther. He was a Boston Terrier and was my best friend growing up. Despite the fact that he only lived two years he instilled in me a lifelong love of dogs. Mere w...

You should brag! That's incredible. You have helped an astonishing array of people and helped to preserve our culture. Who could challenge that? You, as well as most in this thread I imagine, are the definition of community. If even a hundredth of our population did as much we'd end hunger and pover...

I'm interested in seeing this as well. Mostly because I enjoy seeing how Keira Knightly evolves as an actress as I quite enjoy her (fairly inexperienced) chops and think she has a lot of potential to be a true star, not just an A-List Celeb based on her looks. I also always enjoy a flick with Ralph ...

Ouch. Judith, I'm sorry. My political writing is always somewhere between half-serious and seriously half-baked. Though I know it to be something you dislike, I have to play the "I was joking" card on much of what I wrote. I would never want to belittle you and your thoughts and accomplish...

Regarding the debates: Biden came across as an educated partisan jerk whilst Palin came across as the sort of psychotic apocalyptist that believes her ancestors walked with the dinosaurs (I didn't know that she and McCain were related - zing!). Regarding McCain and Obama's stances on various issues,...

Regarding voting: Really, are we going to pretend that low voter turnout is the cause of the problem, instead of a symptom of failure? Who cares why there is low voter turnout. Australia requires you to, by law, at least be present at the polls, even though you aren't required to "vote," a...

And you've moved to Chicago? Once again, we are ahead of (or, is it way behind?) the curve. A Model City, as it were. Not yet! Next week, though. Thank identity thieves. As much as it might pain me (or might not - will I enjoy arguing with the big city democrats more than big city republicans?), I ...

For me, the best acting in that movie was actually by Jack Warden and James Mason . I completely agree! That's what I was trying to say above with my part about "battling it out" - I'm a huge Jack Warden fan and have always loved the attitude he brings to a flick and think that Newman as ...

An article ran in the Telegraph a couple of days ago blaming Thatcher and her economic policies - many of which were hinted at earlier in this thread - for the collapse of many economies. Thatcherism and Reaganomics were bad - WHO KNEW! Headline -------- Financial crisis: Bradford & Bingley nati...

No The Verdict ? I realize it's latter day Newman but his interplay with Jack Warden and James Mason - all three battling it out for the role of a decade - is almost better than anything he'd ever done before. Plus, he made a likeable character out of a scummy lawyer - no easy task. The bias for his...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is actually how the Bank Job happened. Most English - let alone most Americans - don't even know about this crime, thanks to a wonderful government D-Notice. But, no rip off here, this is actually how it happened. Sometimes truth mimics fiction... and th...

Apparently they not only like to clean up the rooms, they also like to "clean up" the bank accounts of any debit/credit cards left behind. They do a mighty fine job of it, too, considering the thirty minute window they had to get in, clone the cards, and get out. Thanks, Hampton Inn, for h...

Good morning everyone. Seems I started my own thread off on the wrong foot! Amtrak's evils are long forgotten now after a good night's sleep and a delicious breakfast. I suppose staying free at a three star hotel (thanks mum for letting us use your rewards points!) will lift your spirits! I hope to ...

Believe me, I'd love to ride a bullet train one day! It bothers me so much that we've thrown by the wayside a technology we basically pioneered. Such is the American way, eh? One day I hope to ride the amazing French and Japanese speedtrains! Thanks for the tip on the northern trains, klondike. I'm ...