John Keating
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| Location: | College Green, Ireland |
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| Interests: | Learning, Teaching, Loving |
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| Number of Posts: | 2593 |
| Registered on: | 1/20/2015 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: RIP Steve Ditko, Co-Creator of Spider-Man
Posted by John Keating on 7/7/18 at 2:49 am
Thank you for sharing the news and link.
Steve Ditko was a tremendous artist and a unique individual. I love his work and he will be missed but never forgotten.
Steve Ditko was a tremendous artist and a unique individual. I love his work and he will be missed but never forgotten.
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re: Opinions on Minority Report (2002)
Posted by John Keating on 7/7/18 at 2:35 am
I think Minority Report is brilliant. I believe it to be one of Spielberg's best films. I also think Colin Farrell is outstanding in it.
re: Watched The Last Jedi. I don't get the vitriol.
Posted by John Keating on 7/7/18 at 2:33 am
I found The Last Jedi to be a very disappointing movie.
re: Anyone else here a fan of Stripes with Bill Murray?
Posted by John Keating on 7/1/18 at 1:23 am
I bet you can't do five push ups.
re: The New York Times, a former newspaper, makes an impassioned case against Free Speech
Posted by John Keating on 7/1/18 at 1:05 am
quote:
Has anyone been imprisoned by the government for something they've said or written? Did I miss something?
In Europe, yes.
In America, not yet...
re: Chris Hardwick #metooed in a big way.
Posted by John Keating on 6/16/18 at 5:20 am
No comment regarding the accusation, but, on a side note, I have never understood the appeal of this guy or how he has managed to stay in the public eye. He is not funny, he is not insightful, he is not charming, and he is not talented.
He is right up there with Dane Cook's appeal as something I just do not understand.
He is right up there with Dane Cook's appeal as something I just do not understand.
re: Under President Trump the US gets the Olympics and World Cup. Obama FAILED at both.
Posted by John Keating on 6/13/18 at 2:59 pm
quote:
I guess you forgot to mention Canada and mexico. that should not make orange boy happy.
Of the 80 World Cup matches:
10 in Canada
10 in Mexico
60 in USA
I think he is probably happy.
re: Ranking all the Star Wars films--what say you?
Posted by John Keating on 5/28/18 at 5:42 pm
I arrange them into five groupings of quality then separate them within each group. The Empire Strikes Back and The Last Jedi each stand alone.
The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Return Of The Jedi
Rogue One
The Force Awakens
Solo
Attack Of The Clones
Revenge Of The Sith
The Phantom Menace
The Last Jedi
The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Return Of The Jedi
Rogue One
The Force Awakens
Solo
Attack Of The Clones
Revenge Of The Sith
The Phantom Menace
The Last Jedi
re: Being There For A Parent That Abandoned You And Has Been A Source Of Pain Your Entire Life
Posted by John Keating on 5/16/18 at 2:24 am
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Never met my dad, and never seen a pic of him. Abandoned by mom at 5, my grandparents raised me and both have passed over 10 years ago. it's been a long lonely road of pain.
God bless you. And God bless all of you managing similar situations in life.
re: What are your thoughts on Dr Zhivago?
Posted by John Keating on 5/7/18 at 2:56 am
Doctor Zhivago is one of my favorite movies. A sweeping epic set amidst the Russian Revolution, it is stunning in a visual sense. It focuses on the tragedies affecting the people caught up in violent transformation of society and how they maintain relationships as well as make new connections during the chaos surrounding them.
re: Prayer/Thoughts Request for the Godfather of my kid
Posted by John Keating on 5/2/18 at 3:22 am
I prayed for this man, his family, and his friends. May God bless him.
re: Fresno State Professor Gloats Over Barbara Bush's Death, Brags She Won't Be Fired
Posted by John Keating on 4/18/18 at 12:42 am
I am not an admirer of the Bush family and I opposed the Iraq War. I still would never even entertain the thoughts or notions to share those thoughts that this professor did with such callousness. The fact that this person is a professor, a teacher, saddens and angers me.
There is an escalating erosion of common decency and respect in today's world. As the quantity of communication has become easier and more proficient, the quality of communication has decayed to a toxic and morose level.
Shame on this person. And shame on anyone who finds such an action to be acceptable.
There is an escalating erosion of common decency and respect in today's world. As the quantity of communication has become easier and more proficient, the quality of communication has decayed to a toxic and morose level.
Shame on this person. And shame on anyone who finds such an action to be acceptable.
re: Trigged lefty is offended by Chick-Fil-A's success in New York City
Posted by John Keating on 4/13/18 at 1:31 pm
quote:
pervasive Christian traditionalism
Perish the thought.
The Best, Most Tense Dinner Scenes
Posted by John Keating on 4/11/18 at 4:04 pm
Does anyone else relish a good dinner scene with a thick, tense atmosphere?
What are some of your favorites?
I offer:
Amistad, the scene of Senator John Calhoun and President Van Buren at the White House dinner held in honor of the Spanish Ambassador. 3 Minute Clip
Pride And Prejudice, the scene of Lady Catherine and Elizabeth Bennet at Rosings. 2 Minute Clip
And, of course, The Godfather, the scene of Michael, Sollozzo, and McCluskey at Louie's. 5 Minute Clip
What are some of your favorites?
I offer:
Amistad, the scene of Senator John Calhoun and President Van Buren at the White House dinner held in honor of the Spanish Ambassador. 3 Minute Clip
Pride And Prejudice, the scene of Lady Catherine and Elizabeth Bennet at Rosings. 2 Minute Clip
And, of course, The Godfather, the scene of Michael, Sollozzo, and McCluskey at Louie's. 5 Minute Clip
re: Rian Johnson says Empire Strikes Back would have been criticized if it came out today
Posted by John Keating on 3/30/18 at 4:34 am
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Johnson: Yeah, "Empire" would have gotten roasted. If you look at the criticism of "Last Jedi," can you imagine what they would have said about Luke just getting his arse handed to him by Vader? Oh my God.
This man has no instincts.
He just stinks.
re: Dead Poets Society
Posted by John Keating on 3/17/18 at 4:18 am
Thank you boys.
Thank you.
Thank you.
re: SNL Presidents
Posted by John Keating on 2/21/18 at 3:11 pm
Yes, he portrayed him back in the 80s to 1990.
Phil Hartman was an amazing performer. The nuance in his Trump impersonation is so much better than Baldwin.
Baldwin:
Plus, again, the writing seems much better in the older portrayals. There is more development and complexity while today the focus seems to be on a base level of shallow humor.
Phil Hartman was an amazing performer. The nuance in his Trump impersonation is so much better than Baldwin.
Baldwin:
Plus, again, the writing seems much better in the older portrayals. There is more development and complexity while today the focus seems to be on a base level of shallow humor.
re: SNL Presidents
Posted by John Keating on 2/21/18 at 3:04 pm
Phil Hartman was outstanding as Trump. I think the writing was much better too.
Trump Divorcing Ivanka
Trump & Marla Maples On Church Chat
Also, Jon Lovitz was wonderful as Michael Dukakis:
Kevin Nealon as Joe Biden:
Heavyweight lineup of Al Franken as Paul Simon, Chris Farley as Howell Heflin, Phil Hartman as Ted Kennedy, Kevin Nealon as Joe Biden, Dana Carvey as Strom Thurmond.
Hartman as Ted Kennedy and Carvey as Strom Thurmond were fantastic:
Trump Divorcing Ivanka
Trump & Marla Maples On Church Chat
Also, Jon Lovitz was wonderful as Michael Dukakis:
Kevin Nealon as Joe Biden:
Heavyweight lineup of Al Franken as Paul Simon, Chris Farley as Howell Heflin, Phil Hartman as Ted Kennedy, Kevin Nealon as Joe Biden, Dana Carvey as Strom Thurmond.
Hartman as Ted Kennedy and Carvey as Strom Thurmond were fantastic:
re: Band of Brothers
Posted by John Keating on 2/9/18 at 4:09 pm
The Enemy Below
quote:
The Enemy Below is a 1957 DeLuxe Color war film in CinemaScope, which tells the story of the battle between the captain of an American destroyer escort and the commander of a German U-boat during World War II. The movie stars Robert Mitchum and Curt Jürgens and was directed and produced by Dick Powell. The film was based on a novel by Denys Rayner, a British naval officer involved in anti-submarine warfare throughout the Battle of the Atlantic.
Walter Rossi received the 1958 Academy Award for Best Special Effects.
re: Saddest Song
Posted by John Keating on 2/6/18 at 4:01 am
I offer three submissions:
From Les Miserable, Jean Valjean, after a life of struggle, sits alone by the fire one night after his adopted daughter Cosette's wedding and sings...
Alone, I wait in the shadows
I count the hours till I can sleep
I dreamed a dream Cosette stood by
It made her weep to know I die
Alone at the end of the day
Upon this wedding night, I pray
Take these children, my Lord, to thy embrace
And show them grace
God on high, hear my prayer
Take me now to thy care
Where You are, let me be
Take me now, take me there
Bring me home
Bring me home
Mama's Hungry Eyes written and performed by Merle Haggard, as well as by Emmylou Harris
A canvas-covered cabin in a crowded labour camp
Stand out in this memory I revive
'Cause my daddy raised a family there, with two hard-working hands
And tried to feed my mama's hungry eyes
He dreamed of something better, and my mama's faith was strong
And us kids were just to young to realize
That another class of people put us somewhere just below
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes
Mama never had the luxuries she wanted
But it wasn't 'cause my daddy didn't try
She only wanted things she really needed
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes
I remember daddy praying for a better way of life
But I don't recall a change of any size
Just a little loss of courage, as their age began to show
And more sadness in my mama's hungry eyes
Mama never had the luxuries she wanted
But it wasn't 'cause my daddy didn't try
She only wanted things she really needed
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes
Oh, I still recall my mama's hungry eyes
Ghost In This House, written by Hugh Prestwood, performed by many; I like Alison Krauss' performance best.
I don't pick up the mail
I don't pick up the phone
I don't answer the door
I'd just soon be alone
I don't keep this place up
I just keep the lights down
I don't live in these rooms
I just rattle around
I'm just a ghost in this house
I'm just a shadow upon these walls
As quietly as a mouse I haunt these halls
I'm just a whisper of smoke
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire
That once burned out of control
It took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
I don't care if it rains
I don't care if it's clear
I don't mind staying in
There's another ghost here
She sits down in your chair
And she shines with your light
And she lays down her head
On your pillow at night
I'm just a ghost in this house
I'm just a shadow upon these walls
I'm living proof of the damage
Heartbreak does
I'm just a whisper of smoke
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire
That once burned out of control
And took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
That once burned out of control
And took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
From Les Miserable, Jean Valjean, after a life of struggle, sits alone by the fire one night after his adopted daughter Cosette's wedding and sings...
Alone, I wait in the shadows
I count the hours till I can sleep
I dreamed a dream Cosette stood by
It made her weep to know I die
Alone at the end of the day
Upon this wedding night, I pray
Take these children, my Lord, to thy embrace
And show them grace
God on high, hear my prayer
Take me now to thy care
Where You are, let me be
Take me now, take me there
Bring me home
Bring me home
Mama's Hungry Eyes written and performed by Merle Haggard, as well as by Emmylou Harris
A canvas-covered cabin in a crowded labour camp
Stand out in this memory I revive
'Cause my daddy raised a family there, with two hard-working hands
And tried to feed my mama's hungry eyes
He dreamed of something better, and my mama's faith was strong
And us kids were just to young to realize
That another class of people put us somewhere just below
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes
Mama never had the luxuries she wanted
But it wasn't 'cause my daddy didn't try
She only wanted things she really needed
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes
I remember daddy praying for a better way of life
But I don't recall a change of any size
Just a little loss of courage, as their age began to show
And more sadness in my mama's hungry eyes
Mama never had the luxuries she wanted
But it wasn't 'cause my daddy didn't try
She only wanted things she really needed
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes
Oh, I still recall my mama's hungry eyes
Ghost In This House, written by Hugh Prestwood, performed by many; I like Alison Krauss' performance best.
I don't pick up the mail
I don't pick up the phone
I don't answer the door
I'd just soon be alone
I don't keep this place up
I just keep the lights down
I don't live in these rooms
I just rattle around
I'm just a ghost in this house
I'm just a shadow upon these walls
As quietly as a mouse I haunt these halls
I'm just a whisper of smoke
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire
That once burned out of control
It took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
I don't care if it rains
I don't care if it's clear
I don't mind staying in
There's another ghost here
She sits down in your chair
And she shines with your light
And she lays down her head
On your pillow at night
I'm just a ghost in this house
I'm just a shadow upon these walls
I'm living proof of the damage
Heartbreak does
I'm just a whisper of smoke
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire
That once burned out of control
And took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
That once burned out of control
And took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
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