We had a foggy start.
Remnants of an old logging railroad.
The view from Black Rock.
Clouds.
Preston on the rock.
Hikin’ boots.
Another view.
Preston and myself at Black Rock.
Rock and tree overhanging the trail.
Author: Chas.
Mine Are Still Intact
You may have heard this story of over the weekend … “Three Men Charged in ‘Dungeon’ Castration.” Ummmm, yeah. All that was going on less than a mile from my house. Who says that small town living isn’t interesting?
The Dying Gaul: A Few Thoughts
I finally got to see “The Dying Gaul” last night … and really liked it. I read the stage play by Craig Lucas a couple of years ago and liked it enough to be insterested in seeing the film version. One of the many nice things about the movie is that it takes some of the more questionable character actions from the play and gives them more a “reason” to happen. The directing gets a little “arty” in a few of the “chat room” scenes. I didn’t like that. It was almost as if Lucas thought he had to make those sections more visually interesting when it’s the dialogue that is most important. The cast is excellent … I can’t stress this enough. Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson and Campbell Scott really do some of their best work in this movie. Worth checking out if you like non-mainsteam films.
On a semi-related note: I find it sad that the cover art for the dvd really misrepresents the homosexual content of the film. It’s yet another gay-themed film being marketed with heterosexual imagery. (Please Note: “Brokeback Mountain” is guilty of this as well.)
A Realization
Yeah. I do realize that I have been writing mostly about the superficial things (movies and music and stuff) and not about anything that’s been going on with me. There’s not really been anything to write about.
I mowed my lawn last night and had left-overs for dinner.
How’s that for an exciting read?
Hump Day Afternoon
I am still feeling off kilter … like I want to be really mean to people or something. If anybody steps foot on my property this evening I’m going to chase them down with a big meat cleaver and have a nice evening snack. It seemed to work pretty well for Babs and her friends (see above).
Actually …
I am going to mow my yard this evening.
Yeah. Right now life is more exciting than you can possibly imagine.
Upcoming …
I am looking forward to seeing “Slither” (featuring Nathan Fillion!).
For Those of You That Care
There some new news concerning the Siouxsie and the Banshees remasters via thecreatures.com …
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Hey everyone ..
The first batch of reissue albums is released in the UK on 29th May 2006. The 4 first albums have been remastered and had some bonus material added.
The Scream has Hong Kong Garden and Staircase Mystery added. (this is all on the deluxe version, but for those who don’t want the double disc version with Peel sessions etc this is a great release)
Join Hands has Love in a Void (remastered version for the first time) and the album out take Infantry.
Kaleidoscope has Israel, 5 tracks from the Original Warner Chappell Demos (very very different versions of tracks including the first version of Eve White Eve Black to be recorded) and 3 tracks from the Polydor Demos done with Budgie just before recording the album.
Ju Ju (which will become a double disc Deluxe version in 2007) has Spellbound 12″, the very rare Arabian Knights 12″ version (Australian 12″ EP had this one) with Vocoder vocals and Fireworks, produced by Nigel Gray who did Ju Ju.. Of course this went on to be re recorded and strings added and released prior to Kiss in the Dream house.
All come in limited edition digipak versions
The Japanese part of Universal are to release mini replica album sleeve versions.. when we have more news we’ll let you know.
New on USA soon as discussions are still in progress re-release date and availabily.
The second batch are due for the Autumn this year.
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Also, the really kickin’ concert film “Nocturne” will finally see a dvd realese this year as well (with some great extras) …
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Nocturne is released Early May 2006 on DVD for the first time. The DVD features the Play at Home TV Special made by the banshees at the time.. this 45 minute madness is based on a mad hatters tea party and was the launch pad for the wonderfull world of Wonderland. The artwork is based on the original, but improved. Fully remastered in 5.1 DTS and Restored picture this is a must … Thanks.
Sunset 03/27
Over The Weekend
On Saturday, I finally got a chance to re-watch “Pink Flamingos.” I saw the movie back in 1988 during my golden high school days … and it was just as shocking and outrageous two days ago as it was back then. If you haven’t seen it, you really should. It’s John Waters’ trailer trash masterpiece.
“Pink Flamingos” follows the adventures of Babs Johnson (Divine), a fat, style-obsessed criminal who lives in a trailer with her mentally ill mother Edie (Edith Massey), her delinquent son Crackers (Danny Mills), and her traveling companion Cotton (Mary Vivian Pearce). Their little dream life of shoplifting, egg-sucking, and chicken-fucking is threatened when an eccentric couple, Raymond and Connie Marble (David Lochary and Mink Stole), “two jealous perverts” according to the script, try to seize Dawn’s title of “filthiest person alive” by sending her a turd in the mail and burning down her trailer.
Yeah. You read that right. Not only is there a lot of egg sucking, you get that sex scene with chickens involved, dog shit birthday gifts, cannibalism, insest and a whole gaggle of other rude and nasty surprises. You should really check it out.
Almost Reconstructed
Work on the theater’s lobby, box office and concession area is almost done. It’s pretty sweet as the box office has been expanded and the concession area is a lot more user friendly. All of this is the end result of that burst pipe back in December.
The lobby has a new sub-floor and new carpeting.
The concession area has a new tile floor and is more self-contained.
The box office is now bigger (as in longer) and has a better entrance so it doesn’t interfere so much with the concession area.
Coming Next Month
Friday Downtime
It’s snowing outside. Hopefully the last gasp of winter here in the moutains as we always get one last punch before March gives way to April. It’s depressing … not beautiful. The snow is falling outside but it’s melting as soon as it hits the ground. Town is wet and cold and dreary. Higher up the snow is sticking. So, the town is all drab and dreary and grey, ringed in a halo of snow and frosted trees. It’s like life most of the time … the really beautiful stuff is away and just out reach.
Yeah. Sounds all pretentious, doesn’t it? Still in a “blah” kinda mood. Not depressed. Just down and kinda apathetic about life in general.
Mood Music
I am stuck in the 80’s. ‘Nuff said.
Cocteau Twins – Those Eyes, That Mouth [5.01 MB]
Cocteau Twins – Peppermint Pig (12″ Version) [7 MB]
Cocteau Twins – Pepper-Tree [5.5 MB]