Are we resilient enough around here to try something new? yes?
Alright, here we go.
NEW RULES NEW RULES!!!
Twisted Wednesday: today i pick the topic, then we talk about whatever we want that pertains to the topic.
got it?
ok. today’s twist will be TV/MOVIES. so, in the comments, we’ll be talking about TV/MOVIES.
Ex: what’s up with Brangelina? do you remember when color TV came out? exactly what is a blu-ray thingy anyway? did you watch saturday morning cartoons as a kid?
i’ll start our discussion in the comments by closing last week’s question and leaving the first twisted question.
so, you answer the last & leave the next.
TV/MOVIES, remember?
Q: What is your greatest inspiration to live? (Thanks, @ng, for leaving me with a tough one!)
A: i don’t really want to die. is that bad?
Q: how many hours of TV do you watch a week?
*** TWISTED WEDNESDAY – all questions relate to TV/MOVIES ***
A: we don’t have a TV
Q: favorite tween movie?
A: greese
Q: Can someone remind me what it’s like to go to the movies? (It’s been so long)
A:the only movie theaters I’ve been in lately have been for church!! Going to the drive-ins though is an awesome family event!!
Q: most memorable historic event you watched on tv–when and where were you when you saw it?
[yay! y'all are staying on topic!]
*** TWISTED WEDNESDAY – the random topic is TV/MOVIES ***
[that is a fabulous answer! good morning!]
a: 9/11 sitting on the floor of my bedroom tending to my baby talking to my mom on the phone… it was her birthday.
q: favorite line from a movie?
A: september 11 unfolding… i was in south africa, thousands of miles away and wishing i were in new york with my family…
Q: do you use tivo?
(DANG! sorry, @!)
A: right now — “monday, tuesday, thursday, wednesday…”
Q: do you use tivo?
A: my friends have it ~ and we watched nearly all of America’s Next Top Model on tivo.
Q: favorite life-lesson from The Cosby Show?
[Al: i KNOW that quote ~ what is it from??]
[@ng: good morning! glad you liked my answer. i personally figured it'd make me out to be a bad Christian, but i'm just being honest.]
[it's from "the godfather", and it's also quoted in "you've got mail"]
[i heart meg ryan!!!! i heart you!!!]
Q: favorite life lesson from The Cosby Show?
A: don’t wear brightly colored sweaters.
Q: were you a sesame street watcher?
[Not at all! I am not too keen on dying myself. There is too much yet to do.]
[Alece, I forgive you.
How interesting that we remembered the same instance...]
a: sunny days, sweeping the clouds away…
q: can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
A: yes. you can find directions in your local TV Guide.
Q: favorite Sesame Street Character?
A: elmo
Q: what are your thoughts on mr. rogers’ sweater-changing?
A: well, now that you ask, and i’m a grown up, it just seems a little weird. but he was an amazing man, so i will hold judgment.
Q: is there really any order to Law & Order?
*** Reminder: Twisted Wednesday topic is TV/MOVIES ***
A: I suppose; with 5 million off-shoots from the original show, there must be some method in the madness
Q: Why is Intervention (on A&E) such a compelling show?
A: ’cause we’re all worried we could either be, or know friends who could be, the “target”!
Q: New show–Wipeout–would you do it?
Ahh, I watch VERY little TV and don’t even know what wipeout is!!! So NO.
IF yyou could only watch one channel what would it be?
A: that’s tough…food network or TLC
Q: Jon and Kate Plus 8 – love it or can’t stand it?
A: HGTV
Q: Who is your favorite host on HGTV? (I love this channel.)
Woops. Jen posted before I did.
A: Don’t watch Jon and Kate plus 8.
Q: Who is your favorite host on HGTV?
[HEY JORDAN!!!]
*** Reminder to future commenters: Twisted Wednesday is all about TV/MOVIES ***
y’all are doing GREAT!
a: I don’t know HDTV.
q: Do you know how many original cast members (we’re talking people here) are still on Sesame Street?
A: I have no clue….I haven’t watched that show in about 30 years.
Q; Did you have a crush on Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains?
a: Yes. And come on! There are two original cast members left. I watched it when I babysat, or something… A while ago.
Q: Do you think you’d be smarter or dumber if you’d never been exposed to TV?
A: smarter. definitely.
Q: do you keep up with the lives of celebs? if yes, which ones?
A: Not really….if a headline catches my eye online I might check out the article…..otherwise I really could care less.
Q: Should they make a movie based on Friends?
NO! The show was terrible, we don’t need a movie.
Question: How many more T.V. shows will William Shatner star in before he dies?
A: Depends on how long he stays on Boston Legal….maybe at least 1 more!
Q: What was the first movie you remember seeing as a kid?
A: Annie. I cried at the end during the fireworks scene. I have no idea why.
Q: What’s the last movie you saw? And would you recommend it?
A: probably Cinderella or ET
Q: favorite chick flick of all time?
oops.
A: Wall-E and yes, it was cute!
Q: fave chick flick?
A: sleepless in seattle, of course!!!
Q: best shoot ‘em up movie of all time?
[if they could get all the characters back together, they should TOTALLY make a movie update of friends. oh my how amazing would that be!!??!]
A: Tombstone!!
Q: Do you have NetFlix? If so, do you like it? If not, do you want it? (We we’re given it as a gift, and LOVE it)
[i was thinking the same thing mandy! i love friends and would love to see a movie, but i'm fairly certain it would be cheesy, as most update movies are...but it would still be cool
]
[Jenn: i'm sure the network has considered the possibility of a reunion movie, and probably vetoed it for the same reasons. i don't know if they could pull it off as they did...]
A: Nope…they don’t have that service here.
Q: If you lived in a movie…which one would it be?
[I actually read an article online recently that they were contemplating a Friends movie.I think it would be cheesy too but good]
[Redbox is better than Netflix and cheaper by the way]
A:The Patriot…I love movies based on historical events
Q:Who played the best Batman?
A: Lived in a movie…Wow! What a great question. Let’s see… Corinna, Corinna. It’s set in the late 50′s, early 60′s. Would’ve been an interesting time period.
Q: Name a movie that had a good plot but a HORRIBLE soundtrack.
A: i actually don’t really listen to the soundtracks. i’m weird i guess!
Q: if you could co-star in a movie with someone else, who would it be?
A:Johnny Depp or Ashley Judd
Q: Who played the best Batman?
A: Christian Bale is my favorite…although I have to say I love Val Kilmer as Batman, but just because he has nice lips:)
Q: Which CSI is your favorite (Vegas, Miami, NY)?
A: Ick…co-star in the movie. No way. I’d rather direct or something.
Q: Fave 90210 character??
A: oh sorry, rebecca commented before me. I hate CSI. Sorry, I know everyone loves it.
Q: still, favorite 90210 character??
A: the CUTIE!!!! Luke Perry’s character. right?
Q: favorite black & white movie?
A: citizen kane
B: why doesn’t mtv play music videos any more?
A: because reality TV has taken over the world. i guess. i don’t watch MTV…
Q: what would you do if the power went out one night and you couldn’t watch TV/MOVIES to relax? (this is slightly still in the above rules, right?)
A: Hmmm…my first thought was a little rated R…so I’ll revert to the second; Light candles and read!
B: Which actor/actress would you choose to play the role of one of your favorite novel characters if the book were made into a movie?
Scrabble by flashlight
Question: What is your least favorite T.V. that you ever watched all the way through?
D’oh, Epiphany, why I should….
Tom Selleck would be Aramis from the Three musketeers
Question: What is your least favorite T.V. that you ever watched all the way through?
A: honest? America’s Next Top Model. but it helps to have a family member on the show!
Q: favorite TV show as a child?
[theepiphany:
no you didn't!!!!]
a: K.I.D.S. Incorporated
(mandy, you just said ‘right’ & i’ve been meaning to ask you…since we moved to the south, we’ve noticed people saying, ‘right?!’ after we say a statement. usually with a laugh (rihihihight?). it seems to be a way of saying “yeah, i know, huh?!” or “totally, i agree”. what’s the deal with that? is it a southern thing?? do you do that? also! people, when referring to stores, they seem to inadvertently add “the” in front of the name & an ‘s’ on the end, even if it’s just one store they’re referring to(“i’m fixin’ to head over to the wal marts”). so strange!!
q: would you rather be stuck in an elevator with steve carrell or dane cook (both from “dan in real life”)?
A:Dane Cook….he’s cuter
Q:What is the worst movie you have ever seen?
If I don’t anticipate the horror that would be a Friends movie, I would have to say, Cruisin’ wiht Al Pacino…
Q; Have you ever recommended a horrible movie or T.V. show to someone you didn’t like out of spite?
Ummm NO
Q: favorite comedy that is off the air? (besides Friends, b/c that’s a given
)
A:Everybody Loves Raymond
Q:Did you ever watch Pee Wee’s Playhouse?
A: YES!!!! and i’m ashamed….
Q: have you ever walked out of the movie theatre? what movie? why?
A. Yes. HellRaiser III….I know
Q. Lord of the Rings or Star Wars?
A: I don’t think so – can’t remember if I have.
Q: Do you watch reality TV? Why or why not?
Hi – my first vist to your blog – via the Blog Mission Tour – nice blog and I will be back to visit again!
Missed my chance!
A: LOTR all the way – my question is the same
Q: Do you watch reality TV? Why or why not?
Hi dlyn!
A: Depends on the show… Deadliest Catch, Jon & Kate.. Yes… anything on MTV, or Big Brother no. It is usually the same drunken, fighting nonesense.
Q: Do you remember who shot JR?
A: I’m a sucker for “reality TV” and like to pretend it’s not scripted at all…I get sucked in by the human interactions and weird quirks people have.
Q: If you’re life had to be compared to a reality show, which would it be and why?
oops..
round 2
A: JR? Am I an idiot for not knowing who you’re talking about?
Q: What do you know about JR?
Let me clarify LOL JR Ewing from the show Dallas
Think I might be messing up the dialogue a bit here, but wanted to stop by and say hi. Mandy, you are way cool and your blog entry’s are more entertaining than the best Hollywood could ever offer us. Right now, I have been fousing on my teen boys, having them home for the summer from school. Am really enjoying the break from homework and such, but am on the fly. Anywho, if you have a moment, you might like reading my thoughts on “Pray-paring for 20 somethings.” I’d love your (others) insight on this. In the meantime, who needs tv when we have you!!! You are way cool girly girl!!!
Link: http://sharingnotes.blogspot.com/2008/07/pray-paring-for-20-somethings.html
Blessings,
Roxx
http://www.sharingnotes.blogspot.com
A: I know nothing about JR
Q: What is your opinion about watching pirated films? (Not pirate films like the Caribbean kind – pirated as in someone sat in the movie theater with a cam corder and then uploaded the movie to the world wide web for everyone to see or runs off dvds to sell on the street.)
A: as a starving artist, i’m not a fan of stealing creative work… even though i think a lot of stars are grossly overpaid. still. it’s a matter of principle for me. (or is it principal? i can never get those right.)
Q: do you have a TV show that you watch religiously every week?
A: no
Q: Did you ever watch HR PUff n Stuff?
A: …… um… that doesn’t ring a bell, so i’m guessing that’s a no.
Q: what TV show did “nanu nanu” come from?
A: Mork and Mindy:)
Q: What is a TV show marathon you wouldn’t care to watch all day, (Besides Friends, and Everybody loves Raymond)
A: my husband and i can knock out a season of 24 in a weekend. it’s maddening and mind-numbing, but we do it. we call it crack-tv, because it’s so dang addicting.
Q: do you watch Rated R movies?
I do yes. But not the scary and gorey kind.
Q: Have you ever felt like you were driving somewhere and walked into a movie scene?
A: yes, in orlando, they have these scary self-contained neighborhoods right out of “pleasantville” or “the truman show.” it’s so weird.
Q: will you go see 24, the movie?
A: HECK YES!!!
Q: would you ever audition for a reality TV show?
NO!
Q: What movie or Tv show really brought meaning to your life?
Q: What movie or Tv show really brought meaning to your life?
A: None really, but a PBS education series back in the 60′ made me realize how interesting and relevant world history is.
Q: What TV/Movie star has aged, or changed, the most since you first saw them.
A: regis and kelly
Q: how many redbox movies do you rent weekly?
A: Bob Barker
Q: see above
this is actually Joanna
a: Schindler’s list, seems really historicaly accurate. Makes you think about how people tried to help the situation.
q: can you still name all the Brady kids?
A: What is “redbox?”
Q: What is “redbox?”
A: Redbox is this cool red box usually found in Wal-Mart or McDonalds where you can rent movies for like $1 plus tax. It is cheap and convenient.
A: Greg, Peter, bobby, Marsha, Jan, and Cindy
Q: What movie can you watch over and over again and not get tired of it?
Q: What movie can you watch over and over again and not get tired of it?
A: A Christmas Carol ( Alistair Sims version)
Q: Which of the flims nominated for an Oscar as best picture have you seen (Atonement, Juno, Michael Clayton, No Country For Old Men and There Will Be Blood), and what is your pick for best picture of 2008?
A: I’ve seen Juno. I’m not sure what my pick is. I’ve heard Atonement was really good. I like Juno; it was cute!
Q: Have you seen Passion of the Christ? How did you interpret it in terms of your belief?
A: Yes. The same way I interpretted it before.
Q: What’s your favorite comic book movie?
Q: What’s your favorite comic book movie?
A: The Batman movie where Jack Nicholson played the Joker
Q: Do you prefer a movie with a lot of special effects or more charcater development.
Make that “Character” development
A: Character development. You can spend a zillion dollars on FX, but if the movie doesn’t have meaningful characters, it’s a lost cause. Period.
Q: Which KING KONG movie do you like best? The ORIGINAL from the 1930s, the FIRST remake from the 1970s, or that AWFUL FILM with Jack Black?
Q: Which KING KONG movie do you like best? The ORIGINAL from the 1930s, the FIRST remake from the 1970s, or that AWFUL FILM with Jack Black?
A: No contest the original 1930′s version. Much better story and character development.
Q: The original of “War of the Worlds”, 1953, starring Gene Barry, or the recent Tom Cruise version?
wow.
i’ve gotta go do some research on “war of the worlds”
thanks for playin’ y’all. and thanks for following the rules!!!!
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