I don't even know what you're talking about. :-\\

The only "Six Flags" I am familiar with is the theme-park system, which includes Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbour in southern California.


It's the new 6 Flags commercial with the angry chinese guy barking out "6 Flags more fun". ::)

It's the new 6 Flags commercial with the angry chinese guy barking out "6 Flags more fun". ::)

Commercials seem to be getting dumber and dumberer nowadays. ::) I seldom watch them anymore.

Commercials seem to be getting dumber and dumberer nowadays. ::) I seldom watch them anymore.


I was just thinking the same thing...also those from other media...even headlines on the internet (There is a blonde starlet TRYING to look shocked and dramatic).

Commercials seem to be getting dumber and dumberer nowadays. ::) I seldom watch them anymore.
I have practically finished with watching television in general.

I have practically finished with watching television in general.


me too, except for a few shows.

me too, except for a few shows.
True, there are one or two exceptions but 95% is stil unwatchable

I have practically finished with watching television in general.

Whenever I am watching a program on TV and a commercial break comes on, I just change the channel to something else, and eventually return to the program I am originally watching.

The one channel I have been watching lately that doesn't show commercials is Disney Channel. During their "commercial breaks", they usually have some brief throw-ins, including a 'short' series called "As The Bell Rings."

I have practically finished with watching television in general.


Television is not the way it used to be 20 years ago.

Television is not the way it used to be 20 years ago.

I remember television the way it was in 1988...sort of. I was 8 at the time, and I think my favorite thing to watch was Jeopardy.

Television is not the way it used to be 20 years ago.
In years before that it was still accustomed to have a black and white tv set.

http://www.tvsnob.com/pictures/ist2_457588_old_television.jpg

Remember when televisions used to look like this? ^ :o

In years before that it was still accustomed to have a black and white tv set.

Yes....long before I was even born.




http://www.tvsnob.com/pictures/ist2_457588_old_television.jpg

Remember when televisions used to look like this? ^ :o

Why, yes! I remember the TV sets with dual knobs to the right of the picture screen. The top knob was for VHF channels, and the bottom knob was for UHF. To access the UHF channels, one would turn the VHF knob to the 'U' (which was between 13 and 2).

And that V-shaped antenna thingy was called "rabbit ears". http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/02/BUNNY.gif

Yes....long before I was even born.


Why, yes! I remember the TV sets with dual knobs to the right of the picture screen. The top knob was for VHF channels, and the bottom knob was for UHF. To access the UHF channels, one would turn the VHF knob to the 'U' (which was between 13 and 2).

And that V-shaped antenna thingy was called "rabbit ears". http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/02/BUNNY.gif


I miss rabbit ears.Now that Tv has changed and will be changing by February 2009,people will need a new converter or your TV won't get the signal provider.

Yes....long before I was even born.


Why, yes! I remember the TV sets with dual knobs to the right of the picture screen. The top knob was for VHF channels, and the bottom knob was for UHF. To access the UHF channels, one would turn the VHF knob to the 'U' (which was between 13 and 2).

And that V-shaped antenna thingy was called "rabbit ears". http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/02/BUNNY.gif


...and the busted dials with the pair of pliers at the ready ........so you could change stations..... ;D

...and the busted dials with the pair of pliers at the ready ........so you could change stations..... ;D


How times have changed.

I miss rabbit ears.Now that Tv has changed and will be changing by February 2009,people will need a new converter or your TV won't get the signal provider.

Yes I've heard about that. Fortunately for us, we have digital cable so we don't need to worry about that.


Our first TV set (which we had for most of the 80's) had one knob, with all the VHF channels (2 through 13), and six spots for UHF channels ("U1" through "U6"), which we could customize ourselves. However, due to our location at the time, we never picked up UHF channels very well at all...except for KCET (a PBS affiliate, channel 28) occasionally. That TV set conked out at the beginning of 1989, but we were able to get it repaired...however, we got rid of it permanently in 1995.

Yes I've heard about that. Fortunately for us, we have digital cable so we don't need to worry about that.


Our first TV set (which we had for most of the 80's) had one knob, with all the VHF channels (2 through 13), and six spots for UHF channels ("U1" through "U6"), which we could customize ourselves. However, due to our location at the time, we never picked up UHF channels very well at all...except for KCET (a PBS affiliate, channel 28) occasionally. That TV set conked out at the beginning of 1989, but we were able to get it repaired...however, we got rid of it permanently in 1995.


We have DirectTv, a dish, so they tell us we won't have to worry about that either.

Who remembers when we had no remote controls?

I certainly do.

Remote controls were invented to avoid having to get up and walk over to the TV to change the station.

I certainly do.

Remote controls were invented to avoid having to get up and walk over to the TV to change the station.


I miss those times.

I miss those times.

You do? You mean to tell me you didn't mind having to get up and do that?

You do? You mean to tell me you didn't mind having to get up and do that?



Hey,It was sort of exercize for me.

Hey,It was sort of exercize for me.
Yes it is exercise, but after a long day, a walk to the tv is one thing I do not look forward to.

Yes it is exercise, but after a long day, a walk to the tv is one thing I do not look forward to.

Good point. If you want to sit comfortably in front of the TV, you probably would not want to get up.

Good point. If you want to sit comfortably in front of the TV, you probably would not want to get up.
...then tea (or coffee) has to be made for refreshment while watching.

I really can't imagine tvs without remotes.....esp. if a person is tired and has walked practically all day anyway.

I really can't imagine tvs without remotes.....esp. if a person is tired and has walked practically all day anyway.
Just always walk to the tv to switch it off.

No, thank you. especially when tired.

I really can't imagine tvs without remotes.....esp. if a person is tired and has walked practically all day anyway.


If you lived in the 1980's...  ;D

I know, I know.... :-\\

Remember when your hands hurt every time you changed the tv?  ;D

Remember when your hands hurt every time you changed the tv?  ;D


The knobs usually had the groves that made it even worse.

The knobs usually had the groves that made it even worse.
The older the tv, the worse the hurt.

If you lived in the 1980's...  ;D

That was definitely me... as a kid. Like I said in one of my earlier posts, the TV we had back then had one knob for changing the channel. Heck, I think we may have some pictures of it!

The knobs usually had the groves that made it even worse.


And the knobs broke off.  ::)

And the knobs broke off.  ::)

yeah, technology and engineering wasn't too good back then :(

yeah, technology and engineering wasn't too good back then :(


Yes...they were cheap plastic.

Yes...they were cheap plastic.
The plastic over the years has now develop to the better.

http://askbobrankin.com/television-with-antenna.jpg

Here we have an old TV from the early 80's.

http://askbobrankin.com/television-with-antenna.jpg

Here we have an old TV from the early 80's.

I remember when TV sets used to look like that.

When I have an opportunity to take a digital photo of one of our old pictures (I have counted three that have our old TV in them), I will share it with you. (One picture is from 1982, one is from 1986, and the other is from 1988. The TV set is not the central focus of the picture, though. It just happens to be in the background.)

http://askbobrankin.com/television-with-antenna.jpg

Here we have an old TV from the early 80's.
How many times did the horizonal hold fell?

How many times did the horizonal hold fell?


plenty of times during the 80's. ::)

How many times did the horizonal hold fell?


"Horizontal" and "vertical" settings...now there's another obsolete feature of tv sets. ;D

We never had that on ours.

What brand was your television?

I believe it was a Zenith.

I believe it was a Zenith.


Wow,I remember Zeniths.They don't sell those anymore.

Wow,I remember Zeniths.They don't sell those anymore.

Yes, they are obsolete. The major brands of TV sets now include Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic, to name a few.

Yes, they are obsolete. The major brands of TV sets now include Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic, to name a few.


I guess "old school" doesn't cut it anymore.

I guess "old school" doesn't cut it anymore.

That term refers to the subcultures of a past generation, according to an online dictionary (which I used just now to look up the term). It often pertains to pop culture and stuff of that nature.

old school beats the crap we have today.

That term refers to the subcultures of a past generation, according to an online dictionary (which I used just now to look up the term). It often pertains to pop culture and stuff of that nature.
Can old school go back two generations?

Can old school go back two generations?

Sure! I don't see why not

two generations would be how far back?

two generations would be how far back?

It would depend on how long you define a "generation" to be. It could be pretty much any number of years.

It would depend on how long you define a "generation" to be. It could be pretty much any number of years.
Initially it was 25 years to be the norm for a generation gap, but now with so many young mothers giving birth in theie teens a generation can now be around 16 years.

I guess I would be considered Generation X?

I guess I would be considered Generation X?
X = 10 ?

Initially it was 25 years to be the norm for a generation gap, but now with so many young mothers giving birth in theie teens a generation can now be around 16 years.

In some cases it could even be twice that.

I'm currently 28 and still single. And when I went to my reunion at the end of last month, a good number of my classmates were also single. (That is, those who showed up.)

X = 10 ?


XXX=30?

XXX=30?
Roman Numerals

Roman Numerals


Well,I was born in the early 70's.

Roman Numerals

Exactly!

However, if you wish to write 40, XXXX is not the way to do it. XL is.

Hey, that also stands for "extra large"! :D So if you see a shirt that says "XXL" on the front of it, keep in mind that that's NOT a roman numeral; it only means "extra extra large".

Exactly!

However, if you wish to write 40, XXXX is not the way to do it. XL is.

Hey, that also stands for "extra large"! :D So if you see a shirt that says "XXL" on the front of it, keep in mind that that's NOT a roman numeral; it only means "extra extra large".
XXXX is almost a beer (lager) in Australia

XXXX is almost a beer (lager) in Australia


It most certainly is....... :)

It most certainly is....... :)
Amber nectar ?

Amber nectar ?


It used to be the premier beer consumed in Queensland. Now many other brands have an equal share of the market.....

XXX could also mean 3 Strikes in bowling or a hardcore porn film. ;D

It used to be the premier beer consumed in Queensland. Now many other brands have an equal share of the market.....
...and is rarely drunk now?

Amber nectar ?


never heard of that.

...and is rarely drunk now?


It still has it's hard core fans. I prefer the mid strength XXXX Gold or other brands altogether.

It still has it's hard core fans. I prefer the mid strength XXXX Gold or other brands altogether.


I can see you trying to order it...' I'd like XXXX Gold'.' 'Ok. XXX Gold', NO XXXX Gold", Oh....XXXXX Gold'.........yadda, etc.

^So you can have multiple X's, depending on how much "Gold"?

Amber nectar ?

never heard of that.
The Amber is a reference to the colour of the beverage

The Amber is a reference to the colour of the beverage

Didn't know that... ya learn something new every day! :D


On a similar note... "Amber is the colour of your energy", according to a song by the band 311, called "Amber."

I can see you trying to order it...' I'd like XXXX Gold'.' 'Ok. XXX Gold', NO XXXX Gold", Oh....XXXXX Gold'.........yadda, etc.


Ha ha ...vey funny... ;D  No...we just ask for fourex... 8)


^So you can have multiple X's, depending on how much "Gold"?


It's like a treasure map....X marks the spot... :D

Didn't know that... ya learn something new every day! :D


On a similar note... "Amber is the colour of your energy", according to a song by the band 311, called "Amber."
Amber is the colour for the middle light of the traffic lights in the UK, it can either mean, prepare to stop or go, respective to the cycle of the traffic light at the time.

If you have a triple X,you'd have a porn film. ;D

If you have a triple X,you'd have a porn film. ;D


hehe

hehe


I always wondered why they called it X,Double X or Triple X rated films. ??? ;D

It's like a treasure map....X marks the spot... :D


That's a good way to put it :D ;)

I always wondered why they called it X,Double X or Triple X rated films. ??? ;D

Ya know... X actually used to be a film rating, indicating that the content was completely inappropriate for kiddies.....but some time ago, it was replaced with "NC-17." The term "X Rated" is still used, however, to describe things besides films.

Ya know... X actually used to be a film rating, indicating that the content was completely inappropriate for kiddies.....but some time ago, it was replaced with "NC-17." The term "X Rated" is still used, however, to describe things besides films.
In the United Kingdom, the X certificate was issued between 1951 and 1982 by the British Board of Film Censors. It was introduced as a result of the Wheare Report on film censorship. From 1951 to 1970, it meant "Suitable for those aged 16 and over", and from 1970 to 1982 it was redefined as meaning "Suitable for those aged 18 and over." The X certificate was replaced in 1982 by the 18 certificate.

Ya know... X actually used to be a film rating, indicating that the content was completely inappropriate for kiddies.....but some time ago, it was replaced with "NC-17." The term "X Rated" is still used, however, to describe things besides films.


These days they don't make X rated film theaters,if you want to see one it would have to be In New Jersey or in Manhattan,those private ones.

These days they don't make X rated film theaters,if you want to see one it would have to be In New Jersey or in Manhattan,those private ones.


I would think most people prefer to watch that stuff in private than in a 200 seat theater.

These days they don't make X rated film theaters,if you want to see one it would have to be In New Jersey or in Manhattan,those private ones.

But they still make NC17 films, I'm sure.

But they still make NC17 films, I'm sure.


Yes they do and it still exists.

I would think most people prefer to watch that stuff in private than in a 200 seat theater.


What would happen if someone got horny? ;D

Yes they do and it still exists.

I have no desire to see one, though. Not interested.

For a long time, however, I was reluctant to see an R movie, since many of them had truckloads of violence/blood&guts/etc., but sometimes an R movie has lots of humor. The first comedy movie I saw that was rated R was "The Birdcage". The first R movie I ever saw was "Speed"; I was 14 at the time I watched it (and I think it had just been released on video).

My plans fo seeing X-Files have been put on hold for a while, cuz I'm under the weather.  Too bad..I was looking forward to it.

My plans fo seeing X-Files have been put on hold for a while, cuz I'm under the weather.  Too bad..I was looking forward to it.


I heard the movie is supposed to be excellent.  Do you think you'll be able to see it next week?

I think I will :)

^good luck; I hope you enjoy it ;)

I have no desire to see one, though. Not interested.

For a long time, however, I was reluctant to see an R movie, since many of them had truckloads of violence/blood&guts/etc., but sometimes an R movie has lots of humor. The first comedy movie I saw that was rated R was "The Birdcage". The first R movie I ever saw was "Speed"; I was 14 at the time I watched it (and I think it had just been released on video).


I think my first R rated Film was Coming To America in 1988.

I think my first R rated Film was Coming To America in 1988.

...at which time you would've been 14. Hey, we have something in common! We both saw an R movie for the first time at age 14!

...at which time you would've been 14. Hey, we have something in common! We both saw an R movie for the first time at age 14!


Wow,What a coincidence. ;D

My first X-film was The Exorcist, and then after that I saw several more afterwards

Wow,What a coincidence. ;D

I guess so! :D

My first X-film was The Exorcist, and then after that I saw several more afterwards


Was that back in the 70's?

Was that back in the 70's?

I believe so....that film was made in 1973, I think.

I believe so....that film was made in 1973, I think.


Was there ever a sequel?

Was there ever a sequel?

I dunno, I never saw it. Plus it was before my time.

Exorcist 2 was in 1977 and 3 was in 1990.

Was that back in the 70's?
Yes

Exorcist 2 was in 1977 and 3 was in 1990.
I fell asleep watching The Exorcist 2

I fell asleep watching The Exorcist 2

Sometimes I fall asleep in front of the TV while watching it late at night.

Sometimes I fall asleep in front of the TV while watching it late at night.


Me too,I get drowzy,do you ever have a jerk awake sometimes?

Sometimes I fall asleep in front of the TV while watching it late at night.
That falling asleep was at the cinema.

Me too,I get drowzy,do you ever have a jerk awake sometimes?


Is it right before you fall asleep?  I get that.

Is it right before you fall asleep?  I get that.


It's where you tend to doze off,close your eyes then you get this jerk in your head and you wind up awake again.

It's where you tend to doze off,close your eyes then you get this jerk in your head and you wind up awake again.

I think I know what you mean by "jerk in your head"... I sometimes get that too.

I think I know what you mean by "jerk in your head"... I sometimes get that too.


It's like you close your eyes,fall asleep and you get a jerk telling you to wake up but then all of a sudden you feel refreshed again.

It's like you close your eyes,fall asleep and you get a jerk telling you to wake up but then all of a sudden you feel refreshed again.


Pretty much anyone who tells me to wake up is a jerk! ;D :D

Pretty much anyone who tells me to wake up is a jerk! ;D :D


Not that kind of "jerk",It's like a slight movement of the head.

Not that kind of "jerk",It's like a slight movement of the head.


I know...I'm just being a 'slight movement of the head' again.. ;D

Pretty much anyone who tells me to wake up is a jerk! ;D :D


So true...LOL  ;D

I know...I'm just being a 'slight movement of the head' again.. ;D


jerk. ;D ;) chicken!

jerk. ;D ;) chicken!

Is that another chicken joke? :D http://www.webpan.com/thelaughin/images/show/jo_anne_worley/jo_anne_worley_laugh-in.jpg

hehe...forgot that one!

Yeah, I enjoyed Laugh In, too. I watched the reruns of it on a channel called TRIO (which is now defunct) from 2001 to about 2003. ;D

I wish Laugh In could return with all new episodes.

I wish Laugh In could return with all new episodes.

That's impossible; Rowan and Marin are both deceased now.

I wish Laugh In could return with all new episodes.
Repeats can be shown again

That's impossible; Rowan and Marin are both deceased now.


No I meant with a younger crowd like a kid's version of Laugh In.

No I meant with a younger crowd like a kid's version of Laugh In.



It just wouldn't be the same.. :(

I also heard that The Electric Company is making a comeback in just a couple of months in syndication and this time it'll stay most likely for people who live in New York,Channel 13.

It just wouldn't be the same.. :(


But will it be as funny as 35 years ago?

But will it be as funny as 35 years ago?


No!  I forsee lots of hip-hop, frantic dancing  and loud cheering from teeny boppers

But will it be as funny as 35 years ago?
May be if it is the first time of viewing?

No I meant with a younger crowd like a kid's version of Laugh In.



It just wouldn't be the same.. :(


That's right; remakes of classic tv programs just don't have the same feel to them.

But will it be as funny as 35 years ago?

I doubt that it would be as funny as it was 40 years ago either.

No!  I forsee lots of hip-hop, frantic dancing  and loud cheering from teeny boppers


Instead of Laugh In They'd call it Laugh Out Loud!

Amend that Howard. ;D Laugh Out Loud at Nothing At All!

Amend that Howard. ;D Laugh Out Loud at Nothing At All!

hehe...that's a good one :D ;)


One other thing...if anyone were to ever make a newer version of the show, it certainly wouldn't be called "Rowan & Marin's Laugh In" (as that was the full program title), since both Dan Rowan and Dick Martin are deceased, as I pointed out in one of my above posts.

Amend that Howard. ;D Laugh Out Loud at Nothing At All!


But who'd be the kid hosts of that show? How about Keenan And Kel? ???

But who'd be the kid hosts of that show? How about Keenan And Kel? ???

I've heard of those two people... what exactly do they do?

I've heard of those two people... what exactly do they do?


It's that old show on Nickelodeon they starred on.

It's that old show on Nickelodeon they starred on.

Oh yes that's right. I haven't watched Nickelodoeon very much lately. At night they took away some of the good shows. ::)

Oh yes that's right. I haven't watched Nickelodoeon very much lately. At night they took away some of the good shows. ::)


I remember when Nickelodeon had good shows.

I remember when Nickelodeon had good shows.

As do I. In fact, it was before we even had cable tv in our household!

Even after we first got cable, in 2001, Nick still had some good shows on at night, mostly from up through the 70's (such as "All In The Family" and "Jeffersons"). Then sometime shortly thereafter, they went into the 80's with shows like "Cheers".

To all the people who loved Electric Company,It's coming back for a return in either late fall or early next year,in syndication. :)


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Ec_logo_800.jpg

From the design/logo, I think I can tell that it might have been on TV during the 70s. is that right?

From the design/logo, I think I can tell that it might have been on TV during the 70s. is that right?


Electric Company was on the air from 1971-1981 then went to repeats in the 80's then it came to Noggin in 2003 but after a year went off the air and now is returning in the Fall or next year.

To all the people who loved Electric Company,It's coming back for a return in either late fall or early next year,in syndication. :)


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Ec_logo_800.jpg


The Electric Company was for kids who were so smart they thought Sesame Street was boring.

The Electric Company was for kids who were so smart they thought Sesame Street was boring.


and i can't wait for it to come back.

and i can't wait for it to come back.


It may be out on DVD.  Most shows like that are now.

and i can't wait for it to come back.
You have happy memories of this tv programme?

You have happy memories of this tv programme?


I used to watch The Electric Company back in the late 70's,early 1980's.

I used to watch The Electric Company back in the late 70's,early 1980's.
What was the programme about?

What was the programme about?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Electric_Company

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Electric_Company

Morgan Freeman was in it.

Morgan Freeman was in it.



http://www.tvparty.com/bgifs14/easy-ec.jpg

He also played Mel Mounds.^

http://www.tvparty.com/bgifs14/easy-ec.jpg

He also played Mel Mounds.^
Crickey!

Then again, every great actor has to start somewhere.

http://www.tvparty.com/bgifs14/easy-ec.jpg

He also played Mel Mounds.^
I hope he recovers well from the car accident he has had recently.

I hope he recovers well from the car accident he has had recently.


No matter what injuries he sustained...he'd still have to look better off than in that picture^... ;D

No matter what injuries he sustained...he'd still have to look better off than in that picture^... ;D


That picture was 35 years ago when Electric Company was our show to watch in the 70's.

That picture was 35 years ago when Electric Company was our show to watch in the 70's.
Do you remember seeing him then?

Do you remember seeing him then?


Yes,he was cool on television but now age is catching up to him.

Yes,he was cool on television but now age is catching up to him.
...and what a great actor he is now.

...and what a great actor he is now.


and still acting at 72 years of age.

and still acting at 72 years of age.
I never realised that he is 72 years old.

I just read Bernie Mac died this morning. :( :\'(

I never realised that he is 72 years old.


for over 30 years he's been acting.

I just read Bernie Mac died this morning. :( :\'(
Was he in The Electric Company too?

Was he in The Electric Company too?


No, he wasn't.

Was he in The Electric Company too?


Bernie Mac had The Bernie Mac Show that ran in the 90's.

Bernie Mac had The Bernie Mac Show that ran in the 90's.

He just checked out earlier today. :\'(




Was he in The Electric Company too?


No, he wasn't.

He was still a kid (actually, in his teens) during the time it was on...I don't think he was known to the public eye back then.

He just checked out earlier today. :\'(


He was still a kid (actually, in his teens) during the time it was on...I don't think he was known to the public eye back then.
Reflecting now, on the sad demise of Bernie Mac, he was a year younger than me.

I'm going to watch his show in honor of him. :)

I'm going to watch his show in honor of him. :)
He was in the Ocean's films with George Clooney.

He was in the Ocean's films with George Clooney.


and he also was in a lot of comedies.

and he also was in a lot of comedies.
I only know him from the Ocean's films

I only know him from the Ocean's films


Do you remember The Bernie Mac Show?

Do you remember The Bernie Mac Show?
It was not shown over here.

Do you remember The Bernie Mac Show?


It was not shown over here.

Yes, it was an American sitcom, but I never watched it.

So UK didn't pick it up?

Yes, it was an American sitcom, but I never watched it.

So UK didn't pick it up?
There are plenty of American shows I have not seen due to the fact that they have not been shown here.

There are plenty of American shows I have not seen due to the fact that they have not been shown here.


Most of the sitcoms were filmed in America.

Most of the sitcoms were filmed in America.

That is true...but there are animated comedy shows --- such as The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy, to name a few --- which originate in America, but they are known to other countries.

Most of the sitcoms were filmed in America.
There are sitcoms from the world over.

There are sitcoms from the world over.


and some that are filmed in other parts of the world.

and some that are filmed in other parts of the world.
In foreign languages.

In foreign languages.


And about those foreign films too.

And about those foreign films too.
Foreign films can have English Sub-Titles.

Foreign films can have English Sub-Titles.


What are some?  ???

Foreign films can have English Sub-Titles.

And by subtitles, that refers to English text appearing on the screen that translates what the actor is saying in his or her native language.

What are some?  ???
I remember seening the Italian film The Bicycle Thieves with English Sub-Titles.

There's also films that are dubbed in different languages to English so that people can understand the dialogue.

There's also films that are dubbed in different languages to English so that people can understand the dialogue.
Dubbed films look comical with the sound of words appearing from the actors' mouths when closed.

There's also films that are dubbed in different languages to English so that people can understand the dialogue.

That's true, some of them are filmed in another language, but English dialogue is dubbed in. I can think of one example: "Rumble In The Bronx." From looking at the actors' mouths as they talk, I notice that the movie was clearly not filmed in the English language.

Dubbed films look comical with the sound of words appearing from the actors' mouths when closed.


How about those Japanese films?

How about those Japanese films?
Yes, sub-titles are used for them.

Yes, sub-titles are used for them.


Like in those Bruce Lee films?

Like in those Bruce Lee films?

Probably so. He was a martial arts actor, just like Jackie Chan. Both actors were born in Asian countries, if memory serves me correctly.

Who made the most films?

Who made the most films?
India (Bollywood) makes the most films each year.

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http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/pineappl.htm


thanks for that explanation
That's good to know.

That's good to know.


Good to know you check out LTE too :D

Good to know you check out LTE too :D


Quote from: karen on Today at 12:47:16 PM
That's funny I'm sure I read some comment from nally to my above post.

Where did it go?




'tis in the Miscellaneous thread in PPP.  nally won't post here.  But he'll check out L(**loss of communication**) 
Har har, I only see it in the "Recent Replies." I never actually go IN there,per so. se.

That's right, I will still never post in it. The day I do will be the day that Barry Bonds joins the St. Louis Mets, as their pitcher.

India (Bollywood) makes the most films each year.

I heard about that a couple years or so ago... apparently they make hundreds of movies every year. :o That's quite a lot

I heard about that a couple years or so ago... apparently they make hundreds of movies every year. :o That's quite a lot
Mostly the films are made with song and dance routines of the Indian style.

India (Bollywood) makes the most films each year.


Have you see them yet?

Have you see them yet?
Only on television

Har har, I only see it in the "Recent Replies." I never actually go IN there,per so. se.

That's right, I will still never post in it. The day I do will be the day that Barry Bonds joins the St. Louis Mets, as their pitcher.


Good luck to you then.  I'm sure you'll gain your communications back and once again steal quotes from LTE whether or not you actually GO into the thread.  ::)  How 'bout some teeny-tiny typeset while you're at it?

Nah, not tonight.

Maybe some other time.

Mostly the films are made with song and dance routines of the Indian style.

...which i'm sure is quite interesting, both culturally and historically.

...which i'm sure is quite interesting, both culturally and historically.
The reason for the singing in and dancing is that most of the Indians understand films better that way.

Who's that Indian actress who's famous now?  ???

Who's that Indian actress who's famous now?  ???
Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty


I think her first name is Ari. ???

I think her first name is Ari. ???
Shilpa Shetty is the famous one in the UK due to her being on Celebrity Big Brother.

As for Ari, that needs to be research.

Shilpa Shetty is the famous one in the UK due to her being on Celebrity Big Brother.

As for Ari, that needs to be research.


Maybe Jeff would know.  ???

Nah, not tonight.

Maybe some other time.


OK cool.  Perhaps this weekend if you have a free moment?

Who's that Indian actress who's famous now?  ???


Asha?

From the Cornershop song Brimful of Asha

Google Searching "popular indian actress" the forst name mentioned is Bhoomika Chawla.

Ashwaryi Rai,that's her name.

The reason for the singing in and dancing is that most of the Indians understand films better that way.

Good point.


Ashwaryi Rai,that's her name.

They have some interesting names, too. :)

Ashwaryi Rai,that's her name.
Thanks for finding it.

Thanks for finding it.


I had a feeling I knew her name but I just couldn't pronounce it.

I had a feeling I knew her name but I just couldn't pronounce it.
I am not sure on the pronounciation of it too.

I am not sure on the pronounciation of it too.


Aishwarya= (Aish-waryah)

Aishwarya= (Aish-waryah)
...and Rai as ray-i ?

...and Rai as ray-i ?


No Rai=Rye.

No Rai=Rye.
As in Catcher In The Rye ?

As in Catcher In The Rye ?


Exactly.

As in Catcher In The Rye ?
I must re-read that book.

I must re-read that book.


How is the book?

I must re-read that book.

I think we have a copy of it here at home; maybe I'll take some time to read it. I honestly cannot remember when (or if) I read it.

I think we have a copy of it here at home; maybe I'll take some time to read it. I honestly cannot remember when (or if) I read it.
When I went through my books the other day, I discovered I had two copies of that book.

When I went through my books the other day, I discovered I had two copies of that book.

Seriously? How could you have acquired two of them?

We have hundreds of books at home (maybe even close to a thousand); I don't think we have duplicates of any of them.

When I went through my books the other day, I discovered I had two copies of that book.


Why 2 copies? ???

Why 2 copies? ???
I acquired one more not realising that I had the first one still.

What else do you read?

I acquired one more not realising that I had the first one still.

Oh, so that's how you got a duplicate copy. I see now.


On the subject of acquiring duplicate items...
For my 9th birthday, I acquired two copies of the movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on video as presents. I think two of my third-grade friends knew I liked the movie but didn't own a copy of it....so they each gave me one. And I have kept both copies for the past 19 years.

I haven't seen ET in years.

What else do you read?
I prefer biographs now.

I haven't seen ET in years.
I last saw at Christmas last year.

On the subject of acquiring duplicate items...
For my 9th birthday, I acquired two copies of the movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on video as presents. I think two of my third-grade friends knew I liked the movie but didn't own a copy of it....so they each gave me one. And I have kept both copies for the past 19 years.
Talking of duplicate items...

We were given as gifts three electric toasters at our wedding

I last saw at Christmas last year.


Was it good the second time around?

I haven't seen ET in years.

It's going to air on ABC Family tonight at 7:30pm; I do not intend to watch it this time.

I remember when Michael Jackson narrated it at one time in 1982.

I remember when Michael Jackson narrated it at one time in 1982.

He did?


I do know that later in the 80's, he starred in a 15-minute movie entitled "Captain Eo", which was shown exclusively at Disney theme parks from 1986 to about 1989.

Was it good the second time around?
Oh yes!

I remember when Michael Jackson narrated it at one time in 1982.
Where, what on?

Don't you hate it when you have little drops in your underwear after you pee?
You should cut your hair down there.

Oh yes!

I saw it at least half a dozen times between December 1988 and July 1989.

I saw it at least half a dozen times between December 1988 and July 1989.
...and I do wish to see it again

Where, what on?


On the ET record in 1982,He was the voice narrator.

On the ET record in 1982,He was the voice narrator.
The album soundtrack?

The album soundtrack?

That would be my guess.

That would be my guess.
Concerning ET, the British author Jeffrey Archer turned down the chance to write the adaptation of the film for the book version.

The album soundtrack?


Yes,Here It Is:

http://991.com/newGallery/Michael-Jackson-Someone-In-The-Da-324265.jpg

Yes,Here It Is:

http://991.com/newGallery/Michael-Jackson-Someone-In-The-Da-324265.jpg
Interesting.