Author: Chas.

And the Beat Goes On

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My head hurts. I have been futzing around with getting a mailing list program re-installed on our new web server here at work. It isn’t going well … hence “my head hurts.” I hate configuring cgi scripts and such.

The new Hard Case Crime novel by Stephen King (“The Colorado Kid”) came out today but has been getting panned by just about all the critics. Bummer. I might still have to pick it up.

Something that came out today that won’t suck is the new 2-Disc Collector’s Edition of David Cronenberg’s “The Fly.” My copy is tripping this way from the Amazon. Whee.

Very Pointed Statement of the Day:
I haven’t mentioned lately just how much ass The Man kicks. He kicks lots of ass.

Had the first rehearsal with the orchestra for “Little Shop of Horrors” last night. They were sounding good. I really must quit lusting after the bass player. Good thing he doesn’t have a beard. It would all be over then. Three more rehearsals and we run smack into opening night. Seven weeks have just flown by. I suspect that if anyone in the cast ever wants to work with me again … it’ll be a miracle.

Yeah. I am a little scattered-brained right now.

The “Two Hopes” List:
Hope tonight isn’t quite as late as last night.
Hope someone is having a great birthday.

And the Beat Goes On

Friday Blues (Yet Again)

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What a shitty fucking day it’s been. Shitty. Fucking. Day.

Before 9:00 a.m. this morning there were two major disasters going on with jobs that we have in-house. Bah.

Life will be so much better if my “Skinny Puppy: Greater Wrong of the Right Live” DVD is sitting in my mailbox when I get home.

Thing that suck right now:
Work
Gas Prices (currently $3:00+ here)
Long Distances

Things that kick ass right now:
Porn
Cute Fellas (most notably the Fella’s Wife’s Brother and the Student)

“Little Shop of Horrors” opens one week from today. I will so happy when that happens.

Friday Blues (Yet Again)

Cancelled Trip

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Oceanic Airlines
I was going to book my next vacation on the airline I usually travel on … but something seems to have gone terribly wrong.

Important Announcement: ALL FLIGHTS CANCELLED

We regret to announce that Oceanic Airlines has ceased all operations effective immediately.

Michael Orteig, President of Oceanic Airlines, released this statement: “After 25 years of service, we are forced to close our doors. Due to financial difficulties in the wake of the Flight 815 tragedy, we are no longer able to sustain service. We are deeply sorry that we can no longer serve our loyal customers, and apologize for any inconvenience our decision will cause.”

Passengers of Oceanic Airlines are encouraged to contact their travel agent or one of Oceanic’s airline partners to make alternate travel arrangements.

Cancelled Trip

(Another) Finally!

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Dead Yet?
Finally, one of my favorite films from the 90’s is getting the dvd treatment it deserves! Peter Jackson’s “The Frighteners” was released in 1996 and died a horrible death at the box office. Why, you might ask? The film was originally slated for a Fall/Halloween release date, but the film came in on time/under budget and was liked enough by the studio to “reward” it by bumping it into the summer release schedule. Bad news. “The Frighteners” opened one week after “Independence Day” and was ignored because of it.

Back in the heyday of LaserDiscs, Universal released a Signature Collection Edition of “The Frighteners” featuring (what is termed) a Director’s Fun Cut, Commentary by Peter Jackson and a 4-1/2 hour Making Of Documentary. Needless to say, this version of the movie has been near impossible to find since LaserDiscs are way out of fashion now.

Thankfully, Peter Jackson has become a Hollywood “it boy” and “The Frighteners” is getting a much needed re-release on dvd. Looks like the the new double-sided release is gonna contain all the Signature Collection LaserDisc features. Plus, it sports the original poster art which I have always considered to be one of the better movie posters ever made. Whoo-freakin’-Hoo!!!! See you at the store on November 29th!

(Another) Finally!

Friday Blues

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Audrey II
“Little Shop of Horrors” opens two weeks from today. It’s become the total bane of my existence. I know there are quite a few reasons I feel this way … and I know that things will come off well in the end and that there is no need to worry. There is just so much little shit that I have to worry about now (props, the puppets, lights, sound) and I don’t feel like I have spent nearly enough time “directing” the actors. Plus, the poster, program, ads and t-shirt art need to be done by me as well.

Bah.

I don’t think it helped that yesterday I shelled out $600+ for oil to heat the house this winter … and $240 to my car insurance company because (for some reason) they took me off the payment plan I was on and started demanding for the full balance or they were gonna cancel my policy. Fuckers.

I think I am gonna cry in some beer this weekend … if I actually have any free time.

Friday Blues

Apologies

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Yow. Turns out that some of the e-mails that folks have been sending through have been going into my Junk Mail folder … even for those of you who have written to me before. So, if I you have written and I haven’t responded it’s not because I am a total ass. Your e-mails are always appreciated.

Apologies