Kevin's Watch

Iolanthe wrote:...
I didn't understand a word of the rest of your message. You are from Transylvania? I did see the Rocky Horror Show on the telly once.

Norman - Sue Thompson

I mean the galaxy named Transylvania) Perhaps the story didn't touch you, I guess that also happens, or you just didn't pay much attention. It may not look like much at a glance, most of it is in how it feels, especially for some people.

One Vision - Queen

Effaeldm wrote:I mean the galaxy named Transylvania) Perhaps the story didn't touch you, I guess that also happens, or you just didn't pay much attention. It may not look like much at a glance, most of it is in how it feels, especially for some people.

Afraid you'll have to give me up as a lost cause, Eff. All I can remember is a sort of house party, where 2 of the people were dressed normally and the rest were in fancy dress, and the Monster Mash? Or is that entirely the wrong film?

Princess in Rags - Gene Pitney (sigh, sigh - we used to have all girl Gene Pitney parties when I was 14. I have this one on an vynil EP)

Iolanthe wrote:...
Afraid you'll have to give me up as a lost cause, Eff. All I can remember is a sort of house party, where 2 of the people were dressed normally and the rest were in fancy dress, and the Monster Mash? Or is that entirely the wrong film?
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Well, I've caught a few glimpses of a film on the TV some time ago. About a guy whose dad dressed weirdly, in black helmets and cloaks; and he totally embarrassed his son, who didn't really get the fact that was his father even to start with; though they were likely both lacking some marbles, because they and some other characters carried some variously colored flashlights with them and even tried fencing with them

Some people say it's in the fantastic genre, dunno, didn't see any mentionable special effects. Just have a look at Harry Potter! Those are special effects, can't fail to see them.

Quicksand - David Bowie

Effaeldm wrote:


Well, I've caught a few glimpses of a film on the TV some time ago. About a guy whose dad dressed weirdly, in black helmets and cloaks; and he totally embarrassed his son, who didn't really get the fact that was his father even to start with; though they were likely both lacking some marbles, because they and some other characters carried some variously colored flashlights with them and even tried fencing with them

Some people say it's in the fantastic genre, dunno, didn't see any mentionable special effects. Just have a look at Harry Potter! Those are special effects, can't fail to see them.

Quicksand - David Bowie

Ha! Got you. Darth Vader! I love Harry Potter, my daughter got me all the films for Christmas.

Ruby - Kenny Rogers

Iolanthe wrote: Ha! Got you. Darth Vader! I love Harry Potter, my daughter got me all the films for Christmas.
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Did you get my point as well?

Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits

Effaeldm wrote:Did you get my point as well?

Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits

Eff, you should know by now, I don't get points in this context (or probably any other). When I first joined the Watch I made the comment "if I have anything useful to say". I'm not an analyser, I take things at face value, therefore I am often too gullible. I'm trying to learn though, so that I can understand the Chronicles a bit more.

Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa - Gene Pitney

Iolanthe wrote:...
I take things at face value, therefore I am often too gullible. I'm trying to learn though, so that I can understand the Chronicles a bit more.
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I didn't mean anything overly complicated) Just have a look at the Star Wars description I gave - it's the closest analogy to how your RHPS description looks to me) In fact, any story could be retold like that)

Under My Thumb - Rolling Stones

Venus in Blue Jeans - Mark Wynter

OK, the light has dawned

Iolanthe wrote:...
OK, the light has dawned

"the darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming, flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming into my life..."

The RHPS description is technically correct), just like the one I gave. To be more specific, you let out a mad scientist with his creation, aliens, antimatter lasers and a lot more)

Wild Is The Wind - David Bowie

Iolanthe wrote:...
OK, the light has dawned

"the darkness must go down the river of night's dreaming, flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming into my life..."

Your RHPS description is technically correct), just like the one I gave for the Star Wars. To be more specific, you left out of it a mad scientist with his creation, aliens, antimatter lasers and a lot more)

Wild Is The Wind - David Bowie

Yea, got that twice!

Xanadu - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

Wanted to be more specific and perhaps explain what I mean more closely. Are you more interested now?

Young American - David Bowie

Effaeldm wrote:Wanted to be more specific and perhaps explain what I mean more closely. Are you more interested now?

Er, no

Zombie Jamboree - Harry Belafonte

(Had to google, but at least chose a song by someone I'd heard of!)

any colour you like = pink floyd

Barbara Ann - Beach Boys

call me - blondie

Don't let the Sun catch you Crying - Gerry and the Pacemakers

Iolanthe wrote:

Effaeldm wrote:Wanted to be more specific and perhaps explain what I mean more closely. Are you more interested now?

Er, no
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Don't worry, I'm not really disappointed... and not giving up so easy

So, what kinds of films do you like?

Earth Song - Michael Jackson

Effaeldm wrote:So, what kinds of films do you like?

Earth Song - Michael Jackson

Gosh, that's a wide question. I haven't been to the cinema for years, not since I took the children to Disneys I think. Most of what I've seen has been on telly or videos that have been bought as presies. Let me see, generally, anything with a good story, no swearing or violence and not too much sex

I enjoyed Forest Gump and 4 weddings (except for the first 5 minutes!) and Notting Hill. And I like period films - Sense and Sensibility for instance. I haven't seen any recent films. And I love old films, particularly Now Voyager, Casablanca etc. Pretty dull, eh?

Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen

Do you know tea is dangerous? It combines with some things badly

Iolanthe wrote:...
Let me see, generally, anything with a good story, no swearing or violence and not too much sex
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Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen

Especially since I know the lyrics...

And for Transylvanian aliens there can't be too much of it Not much swearing and fantastic-styled non-serious violence, really, a laser capable of producing a beam of anti-matter As for the story, it's actually good, but requires looking past many distracting things.

Iolanthe wrote:...
And I love old films, particularly Now Voyager, Casablanca etc. Pretty dull, eh?
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Well, it's pretty old - 36 years, if I'm not mistaken.

Gimme The Prize - Queen