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| Occupation: | Feature Film Art Director |
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| Registered on: | 7/22/2004 |
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re: Baton Rouge movie theaters on July 5, 1985
Posted by JW on 4/18/24 at 11:47 pm
University 4 was the best. Broadmoor had its moments. I still remember seeing Trainspotting there in college.
of course there were some great movies then ….. all of the real creative talent was making films —- not a million good TV shows. Way more of a balance and 2024 was hardly devoid of good...
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re: The Sympathizer this Sunday
Posted by JW on 4/17/24 at 1:43 am
I have to say I thought the first episode was very good and incredibly well paced. To be expected from PCW. The sets evoked 1970’s Saigon better than most, if not all American produced projects.
I am biased by my fondness of the book and participation in the production. But still highly recommen...
The Sympathizer this Sunday
Posted by JW on 4/12/24 at 7:16 am
Early reviews are mostly positive …. Curious to see what the board thinks. The first three were directed by PCWook - and are breezy before it gets dark and more complicated. I hope people don’t give up on it midway....
re: Do you consider reality stars as celebrities?
Posted by JW on 4/10/24 at 11:14 am
My girlfriend is a reality personality (big Netflix show). She's not a celebrity by an stretch, but she does get recognized a bit ... she has real fans, so it's cool when they approach.
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re: Opinions on Tipitinas
Posted by JW on 4/10/24 at 12:04 am
[quote]Sonic Youth/Neil Young & Crazy Horse[/quote]
Don't forget peak Social Distortion was on the bill! I believe the last time Sonic Youth played NOLA because they had their gear stolen ...
re: What airline do you prefer?
Posted by JW on 4/8/24 at 8:33 am
DELTA domestically
I fly to SE Asia for work some .. and love the Qatar through Doha route ...
re: Opinions on Tipitinas
Posted by JW on 4/4/24 at 3:09 am
Some classics but standouts:
- violent femmes 91
- Pearl Jam 92
- pj Harvey 94?- can’t recall exact year
- rage vs the machine 93? (power went out for a bit so an acoustic set materialized)
- fugazi 95
- bad brains early 90s
- Wilco two night stand 2008
- Green Day 94 was fun
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re: Ryan Coogler's next film will be about Vampires. Michael B Jordan to star
Posted by JW on 4/3/24 at 9:55 pm
[quote]judas and the black messiah[/quote]
Coogler didn't direct .... but was a very hands on producer.
RE: Froman --- i'm guessing G+E ...
And the new movie is filming around NOLA apparently. Should be fun. ...
re: Do You Have To Leave Louisiana To See How F'ed It Is?
Posted by JW on 3/27/24 at 5:47 am
I think you have to leave and live somewhere else for a bit to see how stagnant and depressing it can be upon return. I loved growing up in BR and living in NOLA, but the thought of moving back is not appealing to ME.
But depends on what YOU want ... there is nothing I miss enough that I can't ge...
re: One day in L.A.
Posted by JW on 3/27/24 at 3:52 am
Start your morning with a pastry and coffee in Los Feliz, which is near the observatory. Head up for some nice views.
Take Sunset down toward the Getty and have lunch along the route ... Hit the Getty early afternoon. More great art and views.
Keep going and take in a sunset in Malibu or San...
re: Chinatown - San Fran - Restaurants
Posted by JW on 3/27/24 at 3:28 am
A more modern take ... but i really enjoyed a meal here a few years back
[link=(https://www.misterjius.com/)]https://www.misterjius.com/[/link]
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re: The War on Drugs- Lost in a Dream
Posted by JW on 3/22/24 at 2:35 am
You may not put them on a list, but that album is absolutely in the top ten of that year, if not the decade.
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re: Dixie Basketball Camp is no more
Posted by JW on 3/20/24 at 9:46 am
Softest and lamest camp ever.
Pistol Pete’s in Clearwater was the one.
A heavy dose of Pete’s Ego, dribbling drills, religion, Press stomping around grouchy and diatribes about fast food. And no salt or sugar.
Take that string music.
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re: Do you consider rap and hip hop to be music?
Posted by JW on 3/20/24 at 9:41 am
If you can dance to it … then it is music.
If you cannot move to “ATLiens” or anything from Tribe, Digable Planets, the Pharcyde etc … then you need to reexamine what music is. ...
re: United Airlines CEO addresses string of incidents, tells passengers carrier is safe
Posted by JW on 3/20/24 at 9:24 am
I cannot recall the last person I know that died on a commercial flight. Because it’s ZERO
Such overblown nonsense.
Now car wrecks —- we all have at least 5 or more people in our lives that were seriously injured or killed in a car wreck.
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re: 1994 Best Year For Movies Ever
Posted by JW on 3/17/24 at 8:51 am
I would add:
The Last Seduction ...
re: REMINDER: Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards album out today.
Posted by JW on 3/15/24 at 11:33 pm
That Jazzfest appearance a few years ago was amazing....
re: Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral turns 30 today
Posted by JW on 3/15/24 at 2:20 am
His studio on Magazine had the door from the Cielo house. That's when TR was hanging out at the half moon and partying a bit in NOLA. Cleaned up, refocused and got the hell out.
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re: Tranny war breaks out in Thailand
Posted by JW on 3/13/24 at 10:35 pm
i'm very familiar with the city ... ladyboys can be spotted everywhere. That Soi is just very busy with ALL sorts of people. But good one. ...
re: White Lotus on HBO Max
Posted by JW on 3/13/24 at 10:13 pm
[quote]why would i continue to watch a show with an actress i can't stand?[/quote]
like others have said, jump back in with Season 3. You will not be disappointed for many reasons. ...
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