Well, last night I welcomed in the New Year by being really happy when I scrolled though the 557 channels and found that, for once, there was “something on.”
I’ll be watching “Matinee” as a matinee this week when I stream it. Thanks for recommendation. Sizzlin’ is as sizzlin’ does, TC. You are on point with your hot tips.
Thanks, TCinLA for making me laugh, giving me a movie to watch, and a “snap out of it” shake to get going. This is column to reread when I become too gloomy. ❤️🤍💙
Sounds like a super movie. I have never seen it. I'll see if I can encourage my hubby to watch it with me. What scared the heck out of me back in the day was On the Beach. I figured it was only a matter of time, and that was when I decided working to thwart the plans for nuclear exchanges was a passion. Still is, although that concern has merged with ending gun violence which means doing something about the industry and money in politics. Everything is indeed connected. In 1993 I was graduating from theological seminary, dealing with three boys and a husband, dogs, chickens, and all the minutia of getting kids through high school, into college and launched. I was tired all the time! But we were all enjoying fresh eggs! I was also a little less concerned for democracy than I am today. When the Cuban missile crisis was happening I was in my first year of college in Cincinnati. I figured singing good high notes would not likely save the world but I did it anyway. Even lived in Germany end of the 60's. That was when I began to learn that politics and political action MUST be part of the human enterprise. If it's left up to the scoundrels, and there are too many of them - they're like fleas on a hound - then when it all goes south we only have ourselves to blame. Who knew there would be a pandemic!?! The reality however is this: humans have been living in pandemics from the beginning - ever since Cain slew Abel. We don't call what we live in all the time a pandemic. We have many other names that make the monster less frightening and something we believe we can ignore on good days and conquer on bad days. January 6 is in some church calendars, Epiphany - the day to celebrate that Light does indeed shine in the darkness and the Darkness cannot overcome it. As we hurtle toward January 6, 2022 - the first year anniversary of another "epiphany" we had a feeling was there with the election of the former "president", is that democracy is threatened by a political party that points toward Lincoln when in reality they are acolytes of Putin and other "strong men" (and I do mean men) for whom governance is meant to create Animal Farm and 1984 redux. Ideas are a poor second to power and controlling it and everyone with it. The millions who stand today against such current situations, risking their lives, are real heroes it seems to me. And those who decide to stand up against such an outcome in our own nation will have to turn off their tv sets and get working to reject any gop candidate for any office (even dog catcher) and elect decent candidates from the democrats (although this is a tough one) this year and in the future. I also must make peace with the knowledge that the generations coming after me - with my own kids and grandkids - will have lots of growing up to do and hard work to accomplish the transformation, socially and politically, that must happen not just in the United States but in democratic leaning polities everywhere. But hey! It is a new beginning - of a year and of a day - every day. Hallelujah!
Did you go to the Rose Parade? I lived for three years one block down from the parade route. Family members from Tennessee visited me, and we walked to the parade. I've never been inclined to watch it on television since then.
Not this year. I’m within walking distance of the Rose Bowl, in the hills to the west. Been to about 40 parades in my life. Nothing like seeing it in person, but most fun is to walk down Orange Grove Blvd late New year’s Eve, watch the floats line up, with a bottle of champagne tucked under your down jacket.
My family and I piled into my car one year and drove (inched) down Colorado Blvd on New Year's Eve. It was spectacular. People with tables set up, white table clothes, crystal glasses, champagne bottles in buckets of ice, tents set up...what a sight to see. Then one year, I worked at PAS Graphics and we sat on the roof of the store and watched the parade. Happy New Year, Mary.
My only involvement ever was in 1962, when I was part of the drill team at the Navy school on Treasure Island in San Francisco, and we were to march in the parade (which was why I joined). I bet we actually marched 10 miles, with all the maneuvers we did.
My Dad trained on Treasure Island with the Marines! In the early 1950’s, during the Korean War. He learned to program the first Univac computers. I visited Treasure Island with my parents in 1996. There is a museum there for the 1939 World’s Fair held there. So cool.
All I remember is counting the routines so i wouldn't miss anything and make a public idiot of myself - all the crowd noise was distracting. We'd done all our drills in a nice silent old navy gym.
If it wasn't for my hubby who prefers action movies, I'd be watching comedies all the time. For New Year we settled on "Clear and Present Danger" with Harrison Ford. It was through a new lens that I watched (with a tear in my eye) as I realized the good guys would never win in today's political environment. At the end of the movie as Jack Ryan (Ford) took the oath prior to testifying before the "Senate Intelligence Committee," I kept thinking of the "alternate reality" that would play out in today's world. I saw the clear and present danger.
Agreed. "Matinee" is a lot of fun. Another instance of The Master instructing a newcomer in the show business is "Me and Orson Welles" in which the newbie winds up assisting Welles in his famous Mussolini-inspired version of "Julius Caesar." It's also a period piece, this time from 1937.
OK - now I have to go find that. I got introduced to Welles by his good friend Barry Mahon, who I knew because he was an Eagle Squadron pilot. It was the days of "We will sell no wine before its time," but still - he was Orson Welles!
I finally watched The Hunger Games.
Happy New Year!
And may the odds be ever in our favor.
I’ll be watching “Matinee” as a matinee this week when I stream it. Thanks for recommendation. Sizzlin’ is as sizzlin’ does, TC. You are on point with your hot tips.
Happy United New Year as Lynell said it. Cheers 🥂
Thanks, TCinLA for making me laugh, giving me a movie to watch, and a “snap out of it” shake to get going. This is column to reread when I become too gloomy. ❤️🤍💙
Well done TC; happy New Year.
Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆
Sounds like a super movie. I have never seen it. I'll see if I can encourage my hubby to watch it with me. What scared the heck out of me back in the day was On the Beach. I figured it was only a matter of time, and that was when I decided working to thwart the plans for nuclear exchanges was a passion. Still is, although that concern has merged with ending gun violence which means doing something about the industry and money in politics. Everything is indeed connected. In 1993 I was graduating from theological seminary, dealing with three boys and a husband, dogs, chickens, and all the minutia of getting kids through high school, into college and launched. I was tired all the time! But we were all enjoying fresh eggs! I was also a little less concerned for democracy than I am today. When the Cuban missile crisis was happening I was in my first year of college in Cincinnati. I figured singing good high notes would not likely save the world but I did it anyway. Even lived in Germany end of the 60's. That was when I began to learn that politics and political action MUST be part of the human enterprise. If it's left up to the scoundrels, and there are too many of them - they're like fleas on a hound - then when it all goes south we only have ourselves to blame. Who knew there would be a pandemic!?! The reality however is this: humans have been living in pandemics from the beginning - ever since Cain slew Abel. We don't call what we live in all the time a pandemic. We have many other names that make the monster less frightening and something we believe we can ignore on good days and conquer on bad days. January 6 is in some church calendars, Epiphany - the day to celebrate that Light does indeed shine in the darkness and the Darkness cannot overcome it. As we hurtle toward January 6, 2022 - the first year anniversary of another "epiphany" we had a feeling was there with the election of the former "president", is that democracy is threatened by a political party that points toward Lincoln when in reality they are acolytes of Putin and other "strong men" (and I do mean men) for whom governance is meant to create Animal Farm and 1984 redux. Ideas are a poor second to power and controlling it and everyone with it. The millions who stand today against such current situations, risking their lives, are real heroes it seems to me. And those who decide to stand up against such an outcome in our own nation will have to turn off their tv sets and get working to reject any gop candidate for any office (even dog catcher) and elect decent candidates from the democrats (although this is a tough one) this year and in the future. I also must make peace with the knowledge that the generations coming after me - with my own kids and grandkids - will have lots of growing up to do and hard work to accomplish the transformation, socially and politically, that must happen not just in the United States but in democratic leaning polities everywhere. But hey! It is a new beginning - of a year and of a day - every day. Hallelujah!
Wow! Thanks for this, Linda.
Happy New Year to all.
You too, Andrea.
I found it on Amazon Prime to rent for $3.99, not don’t see it on Netflix. May watch tonight.
I'll be very interested what a "former movie person" thinks of it.
I’ll be sure to let you know
Did you go to the Rose Parade? I lived for three years one block down from the parade route. Family members from Tennessee visited me, and we walked to the parade. I've never been inclined to watch it on television since then.
Not this year. I’m within walking distance of the Rose Bowl, in the hills to the west. Been to about 40 parades in my life. Nothing like seeing it in person, but most fun is to walk down Orange Grove Blvd late New year’s Eve, watch the floats line up, with a bottle of champagne tucked under your down jacket.
My family and I piled into my car one year and drove (inched) down Colorado Blvd on New Year's Eve. It was spectacular. People with tables set up, white table clothes, crystal glasses, champagne bottles in buckets of ice, tents set up...what a sight to see. Then one year, I worked at PAS Graphics and we sat on the roof of the store and watched the parade. Happy New Year, Mary.
My only involvement ever was in 1962, when I was part of the drill team at the Navy school on Treasure Island in San Francisco, and we were to march in the parade (which was why I joined). I bet we actually marched 10 miles, with all the maneuvers we did.
My Dad trained on Treasure Island with the Marines! In the early 1950’s, during the Korean War. He learned to program the first Univac computers. I visited Treasure Island with my parents in 1996. There is a museum there for the 1939 World’s Fair held there. So cool.
It is a long parade route. Must have been a memorable experience.
All I remember is counting the routines so i wouldn't miss anything and make a public idiot of myself - all the crowd noise was distracting. We'd done all our drills in a nice silent old navy gym.
Thanks, Andrea. Same to you.
If it wasn't for my hubby who prefers action movies, I'd be watching comedies all the time. For New Year we settled on "Clear and Present Danger" with Harrison Ford. It was through a new lens that I watched (with a tear in my eye) as I realized the good guys would never win in today's political environment. At the end of the movie as Jack Ryan (Ford) took the oath prior to testifying before the "Senate Intelligence Committee," I kept thinking of the "alternate reality" that would play out in today's world. I saw the clear and present danger.
Happy New Year, TC! Matinee is on my list of to-dos for the week. Your "review" was an excellent and compelling one! Thank you.
Agreed. "Matinee" is a lot of fun. Another instance of The Master instructing a newcomer in the show business is "Me and Orson Welles" in which the newbie winds up assisting Welles in his famous Mussolini-inspired version of "Julius Caesar." It's also a period piece, this time from 1937.
OK - now I have to go find that. I got introduced to Welles by his good friend Barry Mahon, who I knew because he was an Eagle Squadron pilot. It was the days of "We will sell no wine before its time," but still - he was Orson Welles!
Thanks for this, TC. We can slay this slobbery monster. Happy New Year!