You Heard Funny Ringtones

June 12th, 2010
Jack Nicholson Information
by roberthuffstutter

You Heard Funny Ringtones

Tired of hearing the usual ringtones all over town? Just at the coffee shop this morning you heard that annoying Nokia tune coming from at least three different people, and what about that generic ring-ring that reminds you of the office phone when you’re walking down the street on a sunny day? We all need to add some fun to our lives now and then, and you don’t need to brush up on your punch lines to do it. Yes, aside from the imminently useful functions we all know about, your trusty cellphone can be used as a source of amusement for you, or depending on your ringtone, a source of great irritation to those around you!

Luckily, there are a huge number of funny ringtones available today for nearly every kind of cellphone – and for every kind of personality. You can download the perfect ringtone to go with your mood, current obsession, and for more fun, match it with a person on your address book. This means you’ll know your boss is calling when you hear Darth Vader’s march, or better yet, an agonizing scream. But seriously, if you’re a movie buff, you’re sure to have hours of fun with some of the film-inspired ringtones around – from the Terminator’s harsh Austrian accent informing you of a call, to the unmistakable Tarzan howl replacing the monotonous “ring-ring” on your phone. And its not just Stars Wars fanatics who are sure to get a hoot out of Yoda saying “Answer the phone you must” or “Press the button to fulfill your destiny”. Who wouldn’t giggle (or gawk) at the sound of Jack Nicholson, Robert de Niro or the throaty voice of Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) telling you to pick up the call?

For comic types and practical joke lovers, a funny ringtone has got to be part of your everyday repertoire, and here you truly can go nuts. Try the bugle call-charge! ringtone, which is sure to grab attention on a crowded bus. The classic silly fart is another gem for those quiet times when lining up at the bank. If you want something a little more convincing, try the laughter fit and watch the person behind you try not to giggle. With an endless list of amusing ringtones, you can be funny without even trying. One word of advice though, stay away from the 50 mm machine gunfire ringtone at the airport. Others may just get the wrong end of a stick with that particular one.

The list of entertaining ringtones spawns even to that of political icons. Imagine Tony Blair’s voice enumerating your cellular phone’s destructive prowess. How about George W. Bush reminding you of an incoming call? Or Prince Charles telling you politely that you have a call coming through? These political movers and shakers are here for one purpose- to take your calls. Beats voice mail, doesn’t it?

For the non-political minded, there are still bound to be some ringtones to tickle your funny bone. Ladies, what about a sexy male voice telling you how gorgeous you are? Or the leery construction-worker wolf whistle? For the boys, maybe a sultry Latina voice is more your style, or even the infectious yawning tone? You can even try to test if the ringtone actually transmits the yawn to the person next to you.

Finally, the new breed of personalized ringtones are here not just to add a little ego to our lives, but some fun as well. You may not have the latest hi-tech robot at home to do the dishes, but your cellphone declaring “Eric, you have a phone call” can make you feel like 21st century boy.

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You Heard Funny Ringtones

June 12th, 2010
Jack Nicholson Information
by roberthuffstutter

You Heard Funny Ringtones

Tired of hearing the usual ringtones all over town? Just at the coffee shop this morning you heard that annoying Nokia tune coming from at least three different people, and what about that generic ring-ring that reminds you of the office phone when you’re walking down the street on a sunny day? We all need to add some fun to our lives now and then, and you don’t need to brush up on your punch lines to do it. Yes, aside from the imminently useful functions we all know about, your trusty cellphone can be used as a source of amusement for you, or depending on your ringtone, a source of great irritation to those around you!

Luckily, there are a huge number of funny ringtones available today for nearly every kind of cellphone – and for every kind of personality. You can download the perfect ringtone to go with your mood, current obsession, and for more fun, match it with a person on your address book. This means you’ll know your boss is calling when you hear Darth Vader’s march, or better yet, an agonizing scream. But seriously, if you’re a movie buff, you’re sure to have hours of fun with some of the film-inspired ringtones around – from the Terminator’s harsh Austrian accent informing you of a call, to the unmistakable Tarzan howl replacing the monotonous “ring-ring” on your phone. And its not just Stars Wars fanatics who are sure to get a hoot out of Yoda saying “Answer the phone you must” or “Press the button to fulfill your destiny”. Who wouldn’t giggle (or gawk) at the sound of Jack Nicholson, Robert de Niro or the throaty voice of Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) telling you to pick up the call?

For comic types and practical joke lovers, a funny ringtone has got to be part of your everyday repertoire, and here you truly can go nuts. Try the bugle call-charge! ringtone, which is sure to grab attention on a crowded bus. The classic silly fart is another gem for those quiet times when lining up at the bank. If you want something a little more convincing, try the laughter fit and watch the person behind you try not to giggle. With an endless list of amusing ringtones, you can be funny without even trying. One word of advice though, stay away from the 50 mm machine gunfire ringtone at the airport. Others may just get the wrong end of a stick with that particular one.

The list of entertaining ringtones spawns even to that of political icons. Imagine Tony Blair’s voice enumerating your cellular phone’s destructive prowess. How about George W. Bush reminding you of an incoming call? Or Prince Charles telling you politely that you have a call coming through? These political movers and shakers are here for one purpose- to take your calls. Beats voice mail, doesn’t it?

For the non-political minded, there are still bound to be some ringtones to tickle your funny bone. Ladies, what about a sexy male voice telling you how gorgeous you are? Or the leery construction-worker wolf whistle? For the boys, maybe a sultry Latina voice is more your style, or even the infectious yawning tone? You can even try to test if the ringtone actually transmits the yawn to the person next to you.

Finally, the new breed of personalized ringtones are here not just to add a little ego to our lives, but some fun as well. You may not have the latest hi-tech robot at home to do the dishes, but your cellphone declaring “Eric, you have a phone call” can make you feel like 21st century boy.

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Owens Valley

June 12th, 2010
Jack Nicholson Information
by roberthuffstutter

Owens Valley

The Owens Valley is a seventy-file mile long valley in eastern California. The valley formed by the Owens River starts just north of the city of Bishop and extends in a largely north to south direction through the cities of Big Pine, Independence, and Lone Pine before ending at Owens Lake, which is now dry.

The valley is an arid ranching basin that was originally inhabited by the Paiute Indians and in the mid 19th century by European Americans, as settlers found it perfect for raising livestock. The elevation of the Owens Valley ranges from about 4,200 feet to 3,790 feet at Owens Lake. It is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the west and by the White Mountains, Inyo Mountains, and the Coso Range on the east. With mountains rising to over 14,000 feet on either side, the Owens Valley is one of the deepest valleys in the western hemisphere. Mt. Whitney, which is only about fifteen miles west of the city of Lone Pine as the crow flies, is the highest point in the contiguous United States.

Despite being over two hundred miles away, the Owens Valley has tremendous significance for southern California residents. About ten miles of Big Pine, most of the remaining water from the Owens River is diverted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which is a source for one-third of the city of Los Angeles’ drinking water. The dispute over water rights, which is known as the California Water Wars, continues to be an area of contention.   Restoring Owens Lake is a priority for California environmentalists.  Historical events regarding water rights in Owens Valley inspired aspects of the movie Chinatown, starring Jack Nicholson. 

The Owens Valley also has historical significance as the home of Manzanar, the most infamous of the Japanese American internment camps during World War II.  The camp, located near the city of Independence, is the best preserved of the internment camp sites.  It has been designated a national historic site. 

Due to its relative proximity to movie studios in southern California and its beautiful terrain, the Owens Valley has been the setting for hundreds of movies and television shows, including several recent hit movies. In Disturbia, starring Shia LaBeouf, there is a scene with Shia LaBeouf’s character and his father fly-fishing in what is actually just outside of Bishop on the Owens River. In the movie Iron Man, a location near Lone Pine, with its dry rugged terrain and towering mountains, substitutes for Afghanistan.

Get more information and plan your visit to the Owens Valley at http://www.bishopca.net

 

THIS IS A NON-PROFIT VIDEO MADE PURELY FOR FUN Jack or Heath? Which Joker is better? There are qualities about both that fans love and wish could be better. Personally, I think there’s enough room for both of them, but what if there wasn’t? What if they faced off to see who truly could call himself, The Joker? Footage from “Batman” and “The Dark Knight” (TDK Trailers) Warner Bros. Films all rights reserved Music by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard “Antrozous” & “Molossus” Honors: #63 Most Discussed – Entertainment (All Time) (I can’t remember the other honors but there were a few!) WOW!!!! OVER THREE MILLION HITS, THANKS EVERYONE!!!!! THIS IS MORE THAN I HOPED FOR!!!! In Memory of Heath Ledger 1979 – 2008

Tlc Bbq Pitmaster Harry Soo ? Slap Yo’ Daddy

June 12th, 2010

Tlc Bbq Pitmaster Harry Soo ? Slap Yo’ Daddy

Who are “Slap Yo’ Daddy”?

The two-man team is made up of Head Cook Harry (member KCBS, IBCA, and CBBQA, and certified KCBS BBQ judge) and Assistant Cook Mark.  By day, Harry and Mark work at information technology jobs in a Dilbertesque existence.  On weekends, they love to cook and hang out with friends and family

How did Slap Yo’ Daddy get started?

Their entry into the competitive circuit was purely by chance.  Harry had been fascinated by BBQ contests on Food TV and his co-worker Janice had asked him to help out with the annual fund raiser for the African American Association at work.

So for the past several years, Janice helped Harry serve BBQ brisket to several dozen co-workers, many of whom were African American with roots in the South.

Nothing happened until early 2008 when the movie The Bucket List starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman was released.  Harry’s co-worker Teri suggested that they prepare a bucket list of wish things to do before “kicking the bucket.”  

The caveat being that, in addition to your own list, your fellow co-workers could add “stretch” goals for you with activities that would be a challenge given your particular personality.  Two of Harry’s stretch goals were 1) compete in a BBQ contest and 2) attend a comedy class and do a stand-up act.  

Harry began competing in BBQ contests in March 2008 and substituted #2 in February 2008 by being a backup dancer for Janice during their company’s Idol contest and winning first place.

Harry Soo explains competetive BBQ

“In competition BBQ, the meat is cooked low and slow around 225 degrees for up to 12 hours and submitted for blind judging in 9″ X 9″ white Styrofoam containers.  Four meats are turned in by each team: chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket.  BBQ contests have to be sanctioned before points are counted towards the California Team of the Year (TOY) or Rookie Team of the Year (ROY) awards.  The two major sanctioning bodies are the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) or International Barbeque Cookers Association (IBCA)”.   

“A sanctioning body is like the PGA for golf.  KCBS is the larger body based out of Kansas City and turn-in trays typically have lettuce and parsley as decorations (see banner photos).  Turn in for chicken is at noon and the other three meats follow after each half-hour (KCBS Rules).  The IBCA, of Texas origin, favors turn in trays with just the meat on foil (aka Texas lettuce; see banner photos) and turn ins are done every hour starting at noon for chicken and ending at 3 pm for brisket (IBCA Rules)”.      

Harry Soo – Slap Yo’ Daddy Grilling Tips

1. BBQ is ready when it’s ready (so don’t hurry)

2. Less is more (less smoke, less rub, less add-ons)

3. Opening your smoker is BAD!

4. Too tender is GOOD!

5. Foiling is GOOD!

6. Grilling is NOT barbequing; BBQ is low-and-slow

7. Always have FUN when you BBQ even if results are otherwise!

I hope you enjoyed reading about the award winning BBQ guru, Harry Soo. If you would like more barbecue ideas for your next BBQ, head over to Barbecue Party for hundreds of varied and delicious BBQ recipes. You may like to read more about Harry Soo and find out about other BBQ Pitmasters. Don’t forget to visit Barbecue Party’s blog, they have a wealth of BBQ guides, recipes, how-to’s, hints, tips and reviews, with a blog that is updated daily, so don’t forget to subscribe to their feed.

My favorite scene in Easy Rider and maybe the best scene from Jack Nicholson ever. Jack takes his first swig of Jim Beam for the day and has a nice reactio…to “DH Lawrence”.
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Move To Boulder: Why Boulder, Co Is A Great Place To Call Home

June 12th, 2010
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by roberthuffstutter

Move To Boulder: Why Boulder, Co Is A Great Place To Call Home

Move to Boulder, CO – doesn’t it snow a lot there?  Boulder’s climate can probably be best described as semi-arid and our climate, once discovered, is one of the things that attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.  Take this quiz: Which city has the most sunny days/year, Boulder, Miami or San Diego?  If you said Boulder, you’re right!  According to weather information at wikipedia.org, the following are statistics for the average number of sunny days nationally, as well as in these 3 sunny cities: 

National average is 213 days
Miami, Florida’s average is 258
San Diego, CA’s average is 267
Boulder, Colorado’s average is 300

Boulder has been in the news a lot in the last year, being named to numerous “Best-of” lists by Forbes Magazine, Money magazine, etc.  The Boulder real estate market was named the strongest market in the country last summer, Boulder County was recently recognized as being in the Top 10 places for jobs, Boulder was named one of the Top 10 Places to Retire, and the list goes on.  When you consider the opportunities for outdoor recreation, culture, climate, geography, education and altitude, it’s understandable why Boulder, CO has been called “the place to live.”

There are even medical studies that have shown that people who live in high elevation areas live longer, happier lives.  No wonder that Boulder was just named as “America’s happiest, healthiest city”.  In the movie, “The Bucket List”, Morgan Freeman tells Jack Nicholson to “…find the joy in your life.”  Many people have found the joy in their lives right here in Boulder, Colorado.

When you make the decision to move to Boulder, you’ll need the best Realtor to help you navigate the maze of Boulder homes for sale, right?  Once again, Boulder offers the best: RE/MAX of Boulder was just recognized by RE/MAX International as the #1 RE/MAX Office in the entire U.S. for the 3rd year in a row!  Our office has been serving the Boulder Valley real estate market with distinction for over 30 years.  Boulder, CO is a great place to call home . . . just imagine it being yours!

There are lots of Boulder neighborhoods that offer a variety of housing options in and around Boulder.  To find out more about communities in Boulder Valley or about  Boulder real estate, please visit us online.

Phil Boren is a 26-year veteran real estate Broker and Realtor with RE/MAX of Boulder (303-441-5647).  Experienced in residential and commercial real estate, management, sales, marketing, appraisal, and consulting; recognized as the #14 individual in the 5-state Mt. Region by RE/MAX International in 2001, based on sales volume.  If you’re interested in more information on Boulder real estate or need more information about your move to Boulder, please visit BoulderHomeResource.com.

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Five Factors To Put Into Consideration When Buying A Weight Loss Ebook

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Adam Sandler made fun of it in his movie with Jack Nicholson but anger management is indeed a big issue in our hyper-fast and ultra competitive modern living. In fact in a recent study uncontrolled anger is currently number 3 on America’s most common problem list just behind stress and depression. See how a good hypnosis home study course course can help.

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This is a continuation of a prior report that compares and contrasts two different baseball pitching motions as related to their athletic fitness levels. To clarify these pitching motions will henceforth be referred to as the ‘Unconventional Marshall Motion’ and ‘Refined Conventional Motion.’ As demonstrated by the case subject biomechanical hallmarks of each motion and their applied techniques will be detailed in later sections. Scientific biomechanical study of baseball pitching poses some significant challenges. The fastest human athletic activity known elite level pitching arm accelerations take place in less than two hundredths of a second. Recording body segments moving at these speeds requires equipment that operates at micro-second levels…tools like high speed video high speed film and more recently motion sensors. Although no two athletes perform the baseball pitching motion in exactly the same way there are commonalities in deliveries. Researching a more efficient and anatomically sound way to throw is difficult because the sample size is always one: one pitcher. This study is unique because it is the focus of a professional caliber athlete who has learned two distinct ways to throw. This is the continuation of the first article.

Weight loss. Its what’s on most adults minds at this very moment and most of us feel lost and helpless. As we are constantly bombarded with all of the new fangled pills supplements diets programs gyms trainers and exercise equipment… how are we supposed to see what it all really comes down to?

Resources for Autograph & Memorabilia Collectors

June 11th, 2010
Jack Nicholson Information
by roberthuffstutter

Resources for Autograph & Memorabilia Collectors

You look out your window and see a glorious sight — the mail truck! No, I haven’t built a new found fondness of bills or junk mail, instead I’m hoping that an 8×10 manila envelope is waiting to be ripped open. I can barely get into the house without breaking the seal to the envelope and open it up to find a personalized autographed photo from Tom Hanks.

 

Not only did he sign my photograph, but he wrote a letter as well. Needless to say as an autograph collector by mail, I live for these moments. You might be saying to yourself, now how can I get an autographed photo from my favorite celebrity? Let me give you some suggestions to get you started.

 

The first step in collecting autographs by mail is finding an address to write to them. Unfortunately, the more popular a celebrity is, the harder it becomes to get an authentic autograph from them. It is still possible to have success with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but you have to constantly stay informed on their signing habits. A great way to have success through the mail is writing to them via venue. If you know where Leonardo DiCaprio will be filming his latest film, try writing a letter to the production office. Of course these are the hardest addresses to find and can take a lot of personal research.

 

You should also catalogue in some fashion, whether on the computer or written in a journal, the requests you have sent out. When hundreds of requests have been sent out, it can be hard to remember which address you previously tried. Plus, you can see how many days it took certain celebrities to respond.

The most tricky part about collecting autographs by mail is writing the letter, because the reality is there is no guaranteed format that will ensure success. As a general rule, you should not make your letter longer than a page and if it is handwritten, make sure it is legible.

Be polite in your approach when requesting the autograph itself and perhaps express why granting this request would mean the world to you. The content of the letter should focus on why you admire them as an entertainer, this is where creativity could earn you some extra points. Something I wrote to Renee Zellweger inspired her to go the extra mile and write me a note. You just never know how far a little creativity will take you.

Now the hard part is out of the way. If you expect any type of response at all, then you should include with your request a self addressed stamped envelope or in short a SASE. While some celebrities will respond regardless of an SASE, it is out of common courtesy that you send one. Including an SASE will also increase the likelihood of getting a response. Also write “Do Not Bend” on both envelopes to help ensure that the contents aren’t damaged during handling.

 

The next thing that you must consider is including something to get signed whether it is a photograph of them or simply enclosing a double sided blank index card. The majority of celebrities tend to send you their own 8×10 photographs, but some will only sign if you send them something. Be careful what you send because you may never see it again. Sending your rare rookie football card would be an extremely risky move, so please don’t send your treasured mementos for autographs.

 

Make sure your envelope and SASE are stamped and then put it in the mailbox and cross your fingers. Now everything is out of your control and the wait is almost tortuous. Unlike in person collecting, you could wait months to years for a reply from a celebrity. It took me over five years to get a response from Jack Nicholson, but let me tell you it was worth the wait to get my picture back signed. Unfortunately many of the requests you send out will never be seen again.

 

When and if you get a response from the celebrity it is time to ask one of the biggest questions… is the autograph I just received real? This can be really tricky and shows just why communication is so important in by mail collecting. Finding a good autograph community will help in not only sharing addresses but tips on detecting those tricky fakes. You should become very familiar with the terms autopen, preprint, secretarials, forgeries, and stamped autographs.

 

So you’ve done the research and determined that your autograph is legit, now what? You must ensure that your autograph is properly protected and preserved. Whether they are framed or kept in a binder, they should only touch acid-free archival material.
Go to this site to learn more:

History in Ink

 

In the end the key to collecting autographs by mail is constantly educating yourself, whether it is learning about fakes or keeping up to date on who is signing through the mail. This hobby takes a lot of patience and there aren’t any guarantees, but when you get that first big success through the mail you’ll be instantly hooked and will wait patiently for your favorite person to come by everyday… the mailman.

 

Well, that´s it for now, good luck adding to your Collections and if you need any additional help, take a look at my blog/website where I list my personal favorite resources that I use regularly to enhance my own personal Collection
 

Steve Hill
 

http://meetsteve.net  –
 

Recommended Resources for Autographs/Memorabilia/Posters/Comics

Hi there! My name is Steve, I am English, living on the beach, near Alicante, Spain, with my beautiful wife Maggie. My main hobby, apart from being a sports nutcase, is, over the last 30 years, collecting a wide variety of Autographs, Sports and Celebrity Memorabilia, Posters and Comics. My website offers great information of all the resources I use to develop my own collection

Kitchens Are So Important That There Are Always Awesome Kitchen Scenes In Movies!

June 11th, 2010
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by roberthuffstutter

Kitchens Are So Important That There Are Always Awesome Kitchen Scenes In Movies!

Okay, so since the kitchen is the most important room in the house, you can see or hear about some awesome or funny scenes in the movies!

City Slickers II: Mitch (Billy Crystal) tells his brother Glen (Jon Lovitz) about seeing their parents having sex in the kitchen…(that’s what I meant about “hearing about” a funny kitchen scene.)

The Godfather: A very awesome and memorable scene when Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano) is making spaghetti sauce, and the phone rings. It is Kay (Diane Keaton) calling for Michael (Al Pacino) and he comes in and they speak briefly. The audience hears her say “I love you,” and Michael replies, “Yah, I gotta go.” Then she says, “Do you love me?” To which Mike replies that he has to go. Then after they hang up, Clemenza says “Hey Mikey…why don’t you tell that nice girl you love her?” Then like an Opera singer he sings “I love you with all my heart! If I don’t see you again soon, I’m-a gonna Die!”

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Something’s Gotta Give: Erica (Diane Keaton) and Harry (Jack Nicholson) exchange several awesome pieces of dialogue (written by the magnificent Nancy Meyers) in the kitchen!

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The Big Chill: Another fantastic movie, which is a cult classic, and has several astounding scenes that take place in the kitchen of the house of Harold (Kevin Kline) and Sarah (Glen Close) while they host a weekend long party after the funeral of a beloved college friend Alex (Kevin Costner–although you never got to see him in the film.)

Animal House: It wasn’t the kitchen, but it was the school cafeteria, and I had to mention the famous and highly-remembered “food fight” scene. The funny thing is, this often-talked-about scene, is only THREE SECONDS of film time, once Bluto (the immortal John Belushi) shouts “Food Fight!” Watch it next time with a stopwatch and see for yourself!

So, that’s all for now, but we will dig up more memorable movie/kitchen scenes for you, while you ponder getting a new kitchen! 

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Movie Review – “Last Chance Harvey” Gets Quality Acting, But Suffers From Writer/Director’s Effort

June 11th, 2010

Movie Review – “Last Chance Harvey” Gets Quality Acting, But Suffers From Writer/Director’s Effort

Copyright © 2009 Ed Bagley

Last Chance Harvey – 2 Stars – Average

Is it possible for your two leads to be nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress Golden Globe Awards and yet your magnum opus is average at best?

Yes it is, especially if your leads are Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, and the writer/director of the film is Joel Hopkins. Then you have the makings of “Last Chance Harvey”. This film is far too dark and depressing to be a romantic comedy, it feeds off of more negative than positive energy.

Last Chance Harvey is no misnomer. Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) is a preoccupied person who is not comfortable to be around and hardly likeable. Most of his time is spent bemoaning his condition in life. His wife dumped him years ago. His dream job was to be a jazz pianist, but he settled for a job as jingle writer for a Manhattan advertising firm, which is about to dump him for younger talent.

His wife remarried, and his daughter is closer to her step-dad than him. Harvey has made a career of being absent by choice. Now he travels to London for his daughter’s wedding and gets a very cold reception from his ex and everyone who counts. He becomes a disaster at the rehearsal dinner, can’t wait to leave London, and informs his daughter that he will not be attending the wedding reception.

Unfortunately for Harvey, he gets caught in a traffic jam, misses his flight, and is promptly informed that he has been fired.

He finds solace in a bar after forcing himself on Kate Walker (Emma Thompson), a survey taker who has never married and is now concerned that she will become a spinster. Long story short, these two losers find just enough in each other to tolerate being together.

In short order, Kate convinces Harvey to attend his daughter’s wedding reception and he agrees as long as she accompanies him. Long story even shorter, they almost have a great time at the reception and agree to meet at noon the next day. It this scenario sounds familiar, just think “An Affair to Remember”.

Harvey, of course, doesn’t make the rendezvous because the elevator is broke at his hotel, he runs up the steps, has an attack of arrhythmia and is off to the hospital. Kate waits dutifully and is crushed when Harvey no shows, just like a sappy teen-aged girl. It never occurs to her that Harvey might have been run over by a Mack truck on his way to meet her; she assumes the worst because she follows miserable results like stepping in quicksand. Does it all work out in the end? What do you think? This is the reason you watch the film, such as it is.

It is not the acting that makes Last Chance Harvey an average film, it is the writer/director Joel Hopkins. Trust me when I say that Hopkins did his best to make this film an artistic and financial winner. In the end, it becomes neither.

Last Chance Harvey reminds me of a film Jack Nicholson made named “About Schmidt” that is just terrible.

As a movie buff and movie reviewer, I am into relationship pictures, human dynamics and the psychology of living and existing. Both Harvey and Kate as characters are written as people who exist, moan and complain rather than choosing to live a better life. It is a good thing that they found each other because misery does love company.

Harvey is simply not likeable as a character, and Kate is not much better.

Last Chance Harvey made million at the box office; hardly a rip-roaring success. Other than the two Golden Globe nominations for Hoffman and Thompson (neither won), award givers avoided this film like the plague.

Hopkins lacks experience as a writer or a director, and has courted failure by trying to become both the writer and director. I am sure his ego did not give him much choice in the matter. For every wannabe that thinks they can make great films as a writer/director, there are at least 10 more who fail miserably.

Job one for Joel Hopkins is to learn how to become a good storyteller. Hopkins should study “Waking Ned Devine” by Kirk Jones and “Secondhand Lions” by Tim McCanlies. Both Jones and McCanlies are on the top of my list of great writer/directors, and neither had much experience when their talent was evident.

Waking Ned Devine was Kirk Jones’ first effort as a writer/director, and Secondhand Lions was Tim McCanlies’ second effort as a writer/director. If I had millions to invest, I would fund both Jones and McCanlies, get out of the way, and watch magic happen on the big screen.

In all likelihood, Hopkins has more talent than we have seen; he just needs to continue improving and hone his craft. And here is a postscript to start with—never name a character in a depressing movie Harvey Shine, because Harvey does anything but shine, and we are reminded about it throughout the entire movie.

Read more of my movie reviews on films with a lot of substance, depth and feeling, including:
“A Christmas Story” – “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” – “Secondhand Lions” – “The Chorus (Les Choristes in French)” – “Waking Ned Devine” – “Chariots of Fire” – “Steel Magnolias” – “Chocolat” and “Radio”
These are all excellent films.
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One of Jack Nicholson’s finest tantrum scenes ever! Five Easy Pieces, 1970, directed by Bob Rafelson
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Fashion Critiques

June 11th, 2010

Fashion Critiques

A quick and simple way to research before buying online is via critiques and product reviews; novices and professionals alike base their trust and opinion on the opinions of others. Critiques are often short and to the point, we want information at our fingertips quickly so we can get on with our busy lives. Now like never before we can share knowledge and information freely, breaking down the barriers of this archaic protectionist society we live in. This suits us just fine, we can draw on our research data and inside information, share it you and accomplish. Many of the brands we critique are personally known to us. For example we know precise details of the SS 2008 collection of cufflinks and silk ties by Vivienne Westwood. Although not available for a few months we’ve handled and photographed the cufflink collection, so we can comment first hand. One thing you can predict from Vivienne is her unpredictability. If you like surprises then make a note on your 2008 Calendar. Like all her styles they’re collectable and will always hold value.

Here is a name no one knows of, Victoria Richards; her silk ties are designed from inspiration, they look and feel different from those pulled from scrap books or archives, driven by market research, or forced by trend setters and style gurus. The difference is inspiration, the result, silk ties that will never hang darkly in your wardrobe, bright and cheerful, free from classification: Colours of dawn and dusk, tropical, Mediterranean, even arctic, autumn, winter, spring and summer, a Victoria Richards Silk Tie, Jo Snow, Chanel 4 anchor man displays them regularly.

Some may say Timothy Everest silk ties are quite ordinary, well; at first glance they appear so. But you must remember we are dealing with a Savile Row Tailor and very often the differences are very subtle, it may be the colours, or the arrangement of pattern, or variation of classical style, or the texture and choice of weave. At closer inspection many subtleties become obvious; for example in his current paisley collection, he used solid dark colours to form a background to display effervescent paisley patterns, as though stitched to the fabric. Look even closer and you’ll notice the texture framed inside the paisley differs slightly from the background. The fabric, the pattern arrangement and colours are enhanced by a variety of subtle textures that make you feel you’re in touch with very high quality. This is an example of needle craft at its best. It’s the subtle differences that give everlasting appeal. Gaining a reputation on Savile Row is not like pulling a name out of a hat, you have to put in the hard yards, it’s a lifetime commitment.

A Savile Row Historic Anecdote: Richard James, the first of the ‘New Generation’ tailors, opens a shop on Savile Row. James introduces Saturday opening (a revolution on Savile Row) and a fashionable edge not seen since The House of Nutter’s glory days.

Tommy Nutter dies. As a fitting epitaph, one of Nutter’s final commissions is the outlandish purple suit Jack Nicholson wears playing The Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns.

Duchamp; predictably out of the ordinary, bold and vivid, but still dependant on classical forms, there’s no getting away from paisley, stripes, checks, floral, polka dots and variations of. The thing with Duchamp, in spite of there luxurious appearance, they are predictable and highly stylised, you know what to expect, no surprises. And since the original founders jumped ship, under new management and ownership the essence has been lost to a large degree. Some of their products are like the old Duchamp we know so well and others are straight out of the archives and resemble any number of other brands. Still they side step being pigeon holed completely and set a good benchmark.

A historic anecdote about the tie: In the 18th and 19th centuries, British sailors often wore white and blue uniforms, complete with a silk or cotton bandanna, or scarf, usually blue.

The sailor suit began to be worn in the mid 1800s as yachting became popular. This has had its greatest impact on clothing for women and children. The modern sailor’s suit was introduced for boys around 1860 and became an instant success. Still worn today, the white and blue outfit also comes with a dress for girls. “Hello sailor”

Michelsons, makers of fine neckwear since 1937: a good honest silk tie, no frills, no extras, no fancy stitching or quirky labels. They have an archive of about 10,000 designs that go back many decades, so variety is never an issue. If you want a conservative every day work tie that will take the hard knocks, then a Michelsons tie is the best economical solution. Their best seller is the classic hounds’ tooth, a style that has seen countless fashion cycles and still a seasonal choice of many well known brands.

Finally: The floral tie has been hanging darkly in wardrobes far too long, it’s time for justice. And just because autumn is upon us does not mean we have to reflect gloom in the clothes we wear. Add some cheer to grey sulky skies with this tribute to the Designer silk tie exclusive to Patrick McMurray, an artist’s rendition of Point Sienna flowers, woven onto ultra fine satin silk

That’s about it for now.

Purveyor of finely crafted Silk Ties and handmade silver cufflinks by, Ian Flaherty, Simon Carter, Vivienne Westwood, Lbb London, Veritas, Timothy Everest, Michelsons and Victoria Richards, Louis Feraud, Shane McCoubrey and Cressida Bell, plus a selection of Vivienne Westwood silk ties