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The Bar => Introductions & Subsequent Welcomes => Topic started by: The Hollywood NeoCon on August 15, 2010, 12:20:29 PM
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Hi all...
Found your little fort rather by accident, but I wish I'd done so earlier! In any event, 45 year-old male, born in Chicago, raised in SoCal, and am presently employed in the film industry.
I came for the DUmping Ground, staying to kneecap il Douche. :cheersmate:
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CA escapee here as well. God knows how you're doing it in that shithole.
Are you famous/notorious enough that you are invited to attend the Wednesday Morning Club? Any of your work with which we of the unwashed may be familiar?
My closest brush with fame was talking to one of the screenwriters of K-19 The Widowmaker. He found out through some friends of my ex that I was a submariner and asked me a few questions, what I knew of the history of the story, what was possible on a boat, what wasn't. That and I was a contestant on Win Ben Stein's Money about 10 years ago (after Jimmy Kimmel left.)
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Welcome to CC glad you found us! :cheersmate:
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I came for the DUmping Ground, staying to kneecap il Douche. :cheersmate:
Welcome. I came here for the dick and fart jokes, and stayed for the food. :rofl:
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CA escapee here as well. God knows how you're doing it in that shithole.
Are you famous/notorious enough that you are invited to attend the Wednesday Morning Club? Any of your work with which we of the unwashed may be familiar?
Never heard of the "Wednesday Morning Club," but we Hollywood conservatives manage to gather together sporadically, so I'm sure I'll eventually run across it.
As for my work, I've been pretty fortunate as of late. I'm a little hesitant to give too many specifics, so suffice to say my writing partner and I are at work on season 5 of one of those original series you find on one of the premium cable channels.
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Welcome to the Cave if you like beer you will fit right in
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Welcome to CC!
I am Jessica and I live next door to you... kind of... in Las Vegas.
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Welcome. I'm north of you, up in the Bay Area. Always nice to see another Californian :-)
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Do you know Barbra Streisand?
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Welcome!
(running original cable shows through my head trying to figure out which one has been on for 4 seasons.... :lmao:)
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Do you know Barbra Streisand?
Yeah. I banged never met her. :evillaugh:
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Welcome. I'm north of you, up in the Bay Area. Always nice to see another Californian :-)
Same here, Rose! I spent a lot of time in Concord/Walnut Creek when I was a kid. Marched with a drum & bugle corps up there. I LOVE NoCal, especially in the summer!!!!! :lmao:
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Same here, Rose! I spent a lot of time in Concord/Walnut Creek when I was a kid. Marched with a drum & bugle corps up there. I LOVE NoCal, especially in the summer!!!!! :lmao:
The Blue Devils? Brother was a drum major in HS, haven't missed a DCI in years....until this one. I live right by the competition site in Dallas.
Welcome! :cheersmate:
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The Blue Devils? Brother was a drum major in HS, haven't missed a DCI in years....until this one. I live right by the competition site in Dallas.
Welcome! :cheersmate:
Hell yeah!!! I marched 1980-86!!!! :hyper:
My dad and little brother were both Cavaliers, and my mom marched Skokie Indians. Guess you could say it runs in the family!
The girlfriend and I are planning on making Nats next year...gonna make a week of it! :cheersmate:
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As for my work, I've been pretty fortunate as of late. I'm a little hesitant to give too many specifics, so suffice to say my writing partner and I are at work on season 5 of one of those original series you find on one of the premium cable channels.
Welcome from the "right" side of the country!! :bwah: (Can't keep a straight face for long writing that :-))
Would you be annoyed if I hazard a guess on the series? I won't do so unless you let me know it's OK. However, if it IS the show I'm thinking about, my husband and I have watched all 4 seasons and LOVE it -- never miss it! We can't wait for Season 5 to start, considering how the finale of Season 4 ended . . .
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Hell yeah!!! I marched 1980-86!!!! :hyper:
My dad and little brother were both Cavaliers, and my mom marched Skokie Indians. Guess you could say it runs in the family!
The girlfriend and I are planning on making Nats next year...gonna make a week of it! :cheersmate:
AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I have always been a fan, my brother wanted so bad to get into a corps, but it just didn't work out. But he goes every year. Last year, I was able to score him box seat tickets, as I ran into a dude that was the treasurer of that event. Man o Pete, he felt like a rockstar! The only think I don't like about DCI is that the competition is in the summer, and it is too dang hot!!
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Welcome. We moved from Dallas to SoCalifornia last year. I don't like it. We had to move or my husband would lose his job.
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Sent a message. I'm probably wrong, but what the hell.
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Welcome from the "right" side of the country!! :bwah: (Can't keep a straight face for long writing that :-))
Would you be annoyed if I hazard a guess on the series? I won't do so unless you let me know it's OK. However, if it IS the show I'm thinking about, my husband and I have watched all 4 seasons and LOVE it -- never miss it! We can't wait for Season 5 to start, considering how the finale of Season 4 ended . . .
If the one you're thinking of was based upon a series of books regarding a rather "quirky" brand-new single dad who works with his sister, then you're correct, and thank you so much for the kind words. :bow:
We're also sorry for springing that finale on you, and for making you wait until September 27th before we tell you what happens next. :evillaugh:
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If the one you're thinking of was based upon a series of books regarding a rather "quirky" brand-new single dad who works with his sister, then you're correct, and thank you so much for the kind words. :bow:
We're also sorry for springing that finale on you, and for making you wait until September 27th before we tell you what happens next. :evillaugh:
No Way
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No Way
Yeah. :) But the head honcho is my writing partner, who originally had the idea for the show and bought the rights. I was just lucky enough to have done some work for him on some other pathetic crap that never managed to get picked up.
It's definitely the best work I've ever had (and probably ever will, judging from the pile of rejection letters I and every other writer collect), and I'm really just happy to be able to contribute something to a show people really dig, ya know?
As for the season finale, I wish to GOD I could say I conceived of that, but the truth is, it's one of the few times he and I really disagreed on something. I'm glad he's the boss, and that he had the final say. My idea would've been absolute garbage in comparison. LOL
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If the one you're thinking of was based upon a series of books regarding a rather "quirky" brand-new single dad who works with his sister, then you're correct, and thank you so much for the kind words. :bow:
We're also sorry for springing that finale on you, and for making you wait until September 27th before we tell you what happens next. :evillaugh:
Holy crap -- that's EXACTLY the one I was thinking of!! I'm currently running through this past season's episodes on Comcast On Demand. Season 5 is going to have a LOT of different issues/problems for him to work through so I imagine you've been busy!! Really looking forward to the new season!!
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I don't watch much TV. And I don't have any HBO/Showtime type channels. So this is totally airplane for me....
But the DCI stuff is pretty cool!
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I don't watch much TV. And I don't have any HBO/Showtime type channels. So this is totally airplane for me....
But the DCI stuff is pretty cool!
Being a brass player, I can appreciate the DCI stuff. But I never could understand how folks actually enjoy marching that stuff while simultaneously blowing their brains out. Too much like freakin' work.
Oh, wait. I used to do that stuff for a living.....sorta.
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Being a brass player, I can appreciate the DCI stuff. But I never could understand how folks actually enjoy marching that stuff while simultaneously blowing their brains out. Too much like freakin' work.
Oh, wait. I used to do that stuff for a living.....sorta.
My dad was in the rifle line back in the early 60's, and my brother played euphonium, so I'm with ya on the whole "run the length of the football field whilst blowing your lungs out. As a drummer, though, we had it relatively easy!
The girlfriend and I went to the Westwood Cinema a few weeks ago to watch the semi-finals, though, and were just blown away by how athletic the kids doing drum corps these days have to be. No WAY could us burnouts back in the early 80's have pulled off these shows back then!
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My dad was in the rifle line back in the early 60's, and my brother played euphonium, so I'm with ya on the whole "run the length of the football field whilst blowing your lungs out. As a drummer, though, we had it relatively easy!
The girlfriend and I went to the Westwood Cinema a few weeks ago to watch the semi-finals, though, and were just blown away by how athletic the kids doing drum corps these days have to be. No WAY could us burnouts back in the early 80's have pulled off these shows back then!
Yeah, there's a reason there's an age cap on that stuff. What is it - 18? At 18, you've got bigger balls than you realize, so it's not such of a wheezer to get out on that field and have a "good time".
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Holy crap -- that's EXACTLY the one I was thinking of!! I'm currently running through this past season's episodes on Comcast On Demand. Season 5 is going to have a LOT of different issues/problems for him to work through so I imagine you've been busy!! Really looking forward to the new season!!
I'm really nervous about how this season's going to be received...D's main lifeline to some semblance of sanity is gone, and we've left him with a child he may not be able to love. How does he resolve and/or channel his rage, his need for vengeance? Does he lose his grasp on some the Code of H (putting him at great risk of being caught)? A lot of people were really angry with how we ended the season last year, and while most were upset because of what it meant for D and the baby, I've always felt that most were really pissed off because D was denied the chance to REALLY exact his revenge upon T, and at that point, could do nothing except try swallow his rage.
At the end of the day, though, I can tell you that this season is going to be very contentious for those of us who work on the show. Last season, we pretty much had everything written (except the finale, of course) months before shooting was wrapped. This year, not the case. As you may know, M.C.H. is now an executive producer, and out of respect for the work he's done to make D who he is, he's got a lot to say about where we go with everything.
I, for one, certainly hope you like it. :)
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What television show are you talking about? Is it on HBO? If so, we're too poor for those channels. We can only afford extended cable with HD. lol
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What television show are you talking about? Is it on HBO? If so, we're too poor for those channels. We can only afford extended cable with HD. lol
He's talking about Dexter. It's on Showtime.
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He's talking about Dexter. It's on Showtime.
Hey I heard about that show! People like it. I don't have those channels either EC, I guess we are in a cultural wasteland....:)
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Hey I heard about that show! People like it. I don't have those channels either EC, I guess we are in a cultural wasteland....:)
check hulu.com and see if you can watch it, free, on your computer.
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He's talking about Dexter. It's on Showtime.
A moonbat co-worker of mine--who is retiring tomorrow--absolutely loves that show.
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A moonbat co-worker of mine--who is retiring tomorrow--absolutely loves that show.
Know what? A moonbat wife of one of my best buddies does too. And I mean full on press Moonbat. Incense burning, yoga doing, hippie acting, SAAB driving Moonbat. I feel as I have been given a gift. Thank you HNC. :hyper:
ETA: I ain't gonna say anything to her about this, but everytime she posts on FB, how much she LOVES that show, I will have such a smile. :-) She posts that quite often.
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Hey I heard about that show! People like it. I don't have those channels either EC, I guess we are in a cultural wasteland....:)
Let's make it a group called "Cultural Wasteland". I'll bring the wine in a box.
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Wow, welcome! And I appreciate your fine work. :bow:
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Let's make it a group called "Cultural Wasteland". I'll bring the wine in a box.
Woot! I'll drink wine in a box. I ain't shame. :-)
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Thanks for the kind words, kids. I'm really grateful because, as you know, most creative people are little more than insecure attention whores, so I'd be lying if I said I only write because I feel some need to communicate my soul or some such shit.
I do it 'cause like I hearing how great I am. :thatsright:
One other thing...
I really don't understand why so many libtards love the show and consider it in line with their bullshit ideology; it's about a guy who recognizes his weaknesses, but still strives to excel at his job, tries to protect his family, and literally turns the vilest among us into chum. If anything, the show's blatantly conservative. :lmao:
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I'll have to join the cultural wasteland, too, because we don't get Showtime, either. I'm not above drinking wine out of a box, though. :-)
Welcome HNC, great to have you here!
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Know what? A moonbat wife of one of my best buddies does too. And I mean full on press Moonbat. Incense burning, yoga doing, hippie acting, SAAB driving Moonbat. I feel as I have been given a gift. Thank you HNC. :hyper:
ETA: I ain't gonna say anything to her about this, but everytime she posts on FB, how much she LOVES that show, I will have such a smile. :-) She posts that quite often.
My half-sister is a computer engineer for IBM....and very very much a Democrat.
She gave me her copy of the book, Dexter, after she read it and loved it! It's one her favorite shows.
She has issues with me being a Republican. If she only knew one of the show's writers was a conservative. :evillaugh: :lmao: :evillaugh:
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Thanks for the kind words, kids. I'm really grateful because, as you know, most creative people are little more than insecure attention whores, so I'd be lying if I said I only write because I feel some need to communicate my soul or some such shit.
I do it 'cause like I hearing how great I am. :thatsright:
One other thing...
I really don't understand why so many libtards love the show and consider it in line with their bullshit ideology; it's about a guy who recognizes his weaknesses, but still strives to excel at his job, tries to protect his family, and literally turns the vilest among us into chum. If anything, the show's blatantly conservative. :lmao:
I remember a few knocks at Bush through the seasons. :p
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I remember a few knocks at Bush through the seasons. :p
I know. I love Melissa to death, but the woman is cradle-to-grave BDS victim. :banghead:
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I know. I love Melissa to death, but the woman is cradle-to-grave BDS victim. :banghead:
Unlike DUers, I can watch a TV show and ignore the crack here and there about "issues" that I may or may not agree with. It's when the show gets too "preachy" about the liberal view that I can't stand to watch. The main character of any show should keep the viewers guessing on their political views but have the supporting actors give any of the political zings. To get thew most views possible a show should avoid politics or have two characters that are the opposite as far as politics go. Makes them equally strong, it seems like anyone who represents the conservative view are always shown to be the DU stereotype of what a conservative is.
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Unlike DUers, I can watch a TV show and ignore the crack here and there about "issues" that I may or may not agree with. It's when the show gets too "preachy" about the liberal view that I can't stand to watch.
I agree completely, and I think aside from very few instances, we've done a good job keeping politics out of the show. When Dexter's got some piece of crap Saran-wrapped on a table, I think it's safe to say nobody with a functioning brain is particularly interested in "BushCo."
Operative phrase being "functioning brain," mind you. :cheersmate:
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Dexter is the shizz-nit. Gf and I've been watching it from season 1 again since season 4 is coming out soon (if it hasn't already).
I try to ignore any politics in a TV show and I'm pretty good at it.
And welcome HNC.
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If the one you're thinking of was based upon a series of books regarding a rather "quirky" brand-new single dad who works with his sister, then you're correct, and thank you so much for the kind words. :bow:
We're also sorry for springing that finale on you, and for making you wait until September 27th before we tell you what happens next. :evillaugh:
Damn, I was hoping it was Californication.
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Dexter is the shizz-nit. Gf and I've been watching it from season 1 again since season 4 is coming out soon (if it hasn't already).
I try to ignore any politics in a TV show and I'm pretty good at it.
And welcome HNC.
Thanks, Mike. Season 4 is On Demand right now (at least on Comcast/Xfinity), and Season 5 starts Sept. 27.
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Damn, I was hoping it was Californication.
I :heart: Californication!!!!!! I wasn't all that into it at the beginning, but once I found it, I swear to you, I watched nothing else for almost 3 days when I found it On Demand.
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I :heart: Californication!!!!!! I wasn't all that into it at the beginning, but once I found it, I swear to you, I watched nothing else for almost 3 days when I found it On Demand.
Ok do I have yet another show to start watching on demand? What is basic storyline?
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Ok do I have yet another show to start watching on demand? What is basic storyline?
Basically, David Duchovny plays Hank Moody, a divorced, boozing, pot-smoking womanizer and writer living in LA (the guy I would've been, were it not for my woman). He's basically a good man, but profoundly flawed. You see him trying to do the right thing, but more often than not finding himself trying to put out fires his past behaviors have ignited. Evan Handler plays his best friend, and virtually steals every scene he's in. In any event, the show is about Hank trying to find success not just professionally, but in life as well. He gets along (somewhat) with his ex-wife, and is re-establishing his relationship with his daughter.
In short, the show is raunchy, totally inappropriate, and alternately very funny and very sad. It's also very authentic and exceedingly well-written. You can catch the pilot episode On Demand, I believe, so if you give it a shot and like the pilot, I think you'll be hooked. :popcorn:
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Basically, David Duchovny plays Hank Moody, a divorced, boozing, pot-smoking womanizer and writer living in LA (the guy I would've been, were it not for my woman). He's basically a good man, but profoundly flawed. You see him trying to do the right thing, but more often than not finding himself trying to put out fires his past behaviors have ignited. Evan Handler plays his best friend, and virtually steals every scene he's in. In any event, the show is about Hank trying to find success not just professionally, but in life as well. He gets along (somewhat) with his ex-wife, and is re-establishing his relationship with his daughter.
In short, the show is raunchy, totally inappropriate, and alternately very funny and very sad. It's also very authentic and exceedingly well-written. You can catch the pilot episode On Demand, I believe, so if you give it a shot and like the pilot, I think you'll be hooked. :popcorn:
Yeah, I accidentally stumbled on Californication during the 2nd season, and loved it. The dialogue is excellent.
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I agree completely, and I think aside from very few instances, we've done a good job keeping politics out of the show. When Dexter's got some piece of crap Saran-wrapped on a table, I think it's safe to say nobody with a functioning brain is particularly interested in "BushCo."
Operative phrase being "functioning brain," mind you. :cheersmate:
Truthfully, I can't remember any political knocks or praise in Dexter toward either party or individual so if it did occur, it's not obvious. Those types of gratuitous shots are annoying . . . as an example, IFC is currently running "Freaks and Geeks", a show that was one of our absolute favorites when it was on in the early 90's since my husband and I were juniors/seniors in HS in 1980. Judd Apatow likes to take shots here and there at Reagan which is just sour grapes on his part.
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That reminded me of one of the things I hated about Jerry MacGuire. At some point, apropos of nothing at all, somebody says something snarky and nasty about Clarence Thomas. It was utterly inappropriate to the conversation, and sat there like a turd in a punchbowl. Don't these people have editors?
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Ok do I have yet another show to start watching on demand? What is basic storyline?
Boobies, sex, and drugs, not necessarily in that order.
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Boobies, sex, and drugs, not necessarily in that order.
And don't forget when Runkle got caught spankin it like a spider monkey in his office!!! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
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Belated welcome brother! :cheersmate: :cheersmate:
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Hey Hollywood NeoCon!
Seems a few more of the old guard are starting to come out of the conservative "closet" so to speak. I thought Illinois was a horrible place to live as a conservative, but Hollywood has me beat by a long shot. Although our states do have similar economies...
I enjoy your show as well. Very clever! I do wish one of the cable networks would pick up Trailer Park Boys... the ultimate parody of liberal life (from a Canadian perspective). I love that show.
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Hey Hollywood NeoCon!
Seems a few more of the old guard are starting to come out of the conservative "closet" so to speak. I thought Illinois was a horrible place to live as a conservative, but Hollywood has me beat by a long shot. Although our states do have similar economies...
I enjoy your show as well. Very clever! I do wish one of the cable networks would pick up Trailer Park Boys... the ultimate parody of liberal life (from a Canadian perspective). I love that show.
Hello Beau! And thank you so much for the welcome! Gonna check our Trailer Park Boys tonight and I'm lookin forward to it!!!!
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Hello Beau! And thank you so much for the welcome! Gonna check our Trailer Park Boys tonight and I'm lookin forward to it!!!!
I highly suggest while you're at it you find a few episodes of "Red Green".
Hilarious.