: Quirkafleeg 27 February, 2006, 03:03:14 PM
Black, lesbian sf writer Octavia Butler.
: Quirkafleeg 27 February, 2006, 03:05:27 PM
: Wils 27 February, 2006, 03:30:56 PM
: Bart Oliver 27 February, 2006, 04:51:01 PM
Which is?
: Wils 27 February, 2006, 05:15:41 PM
: Art 27 February, 2006, 11:20:35 PM
: Richmond Clements 27 February, 2006, 11:51:11 PM
: Art 28 February, 2006, 12:27:06 AM
: Bico 28 February, 2006, 12:46:41 AM
: Wils 28 February, 2006, 12:54:11 AM
: Richmond Clements 28 February, 2006, 02:35:53 AM
: johnnystress 28 February, 2006, 07:20:04 PM
He was great in Duel.
: DavidXBrunt 28 February, 2006, 11:38:43 PM
: Art 28 February, 2006, 11:43:02 PM
: DavidXBrunt 28 February, 2006, 11:48:35 PM
: Art 28 February, 2006, 11:51:00 PM
- days ago" thread... I like it. I think I might start one of those every day.
: DavidXBrunt 28 February, 2006, 11:54:24 PM
: GordonR 01 March, 2006, 12:16:15 AM
"Today I say a silent prayer that she may travel well wherever the next stage of her great adventure takes her."
That was Steven Savile, by the way, he of the imminent Slaine novel and the Marenghi-tastic website.
I have a feeling Stevie might become an unwitting star on this board.
: Art 01 March, 2006, 12:30:04 AM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 12:36:50 AM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 12:40:32 AM
Link: Steven Savile and his Vampire Buddies.
: GordonR 01 March, 2006, 12:45:01 AM
He's a delight to watch in action on the Black Library board. Guaranteed to turn any thread he's on into a discussion about him and his work.
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 12:47:36 AM
: Mr D 01 March, 2006, 12:52:05 AM
Linda Smith passed away yesterday.
: Art 01 March, 2006, 01:02:36 AM
: The Amstor Computer 01 March, 2006, 01:20:11 AM
I quite liked the bit about his debut novel - that would be the vanity-published debut novel with a run of only 250 copies.
Mind you, the Slaine novel should make interesting reading. Here's guessing we'll see one or more of the following:
-- Celtic vampires, possibly painstakingly researched, but likely to be just as tedious as most vampires written by fat, pretentious tossers
-- Absolutely no humour whatsoever
-- An even more dull, self-important Slaine than in the Books of Invasions
-- A shoutout to the Barbarian Street Team for doing all the marketing and legwork that the author/publisher should have done themselves
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 01:21:32 AM
: GordonR 01 March, 2006, 03:29:48 AM
Like the man himself says, "It's your chance to make a difference."
: Quirkafleeg 01 March, 2006, 04:19:52 AM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 04:24:52 AM
: Quirkafleeg 01 March, 2006, 04:24:57 AM
Or a long lost Mitchell brother. Or a balder version of me with more piggy eyes.
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 04:33:27 AM
: Quirkafleeg 01 March, 2006, 04:50:02 AM
: Art 01 March, 2006, 04:52:06 AM
(oh, and I picked up THE BEAST by Peter Benchly for 25c. He's DEAD you know...)
: The Amstor Computer 01 March, 2006, 04:55:49 AM
: Quirkafleeg 01 March, 2006, 05:09:20 AM
: Art 01 March, 2006, 05:16:03 AM
: The Amstor Computer 01 March, 2006, 05:17:55 AM
: Art 01 March, 2006, 05:19:11 AM
: GordonR 01 March, 2006, 05:22:42 AM
Hahahaha. This just gets better and better.
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 05:25:53 AM
For the person who provides the best picture evidence of their efforts to terrorize the world with von Carsteins there will be a nifty little prize.
I have had 10 numbered and unique mugs made, with art work, signed by me - collectors items.
Best picture to prove your dedication wins one of these.
So what are you waiting for?
: Dudley 01 March, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
*Rewards include unpublished stories that will ONLY be available to Street Team members, badges, bookmarks, and other free merchandise.
What do YOU have to do to earn these unique rewards?
* Call in to your local bookstore/game store and suggest they set up a signing session or reading
* Bring friends to the signing sessions & readings when they are in your town
* Convincing friends and people you believe might enjoy the books to buy them
* Put the books face out in your local bookstores so people can see them
* Put up posters in your city centre that you can download from the e-free section of the website
* Post to science fiction, fantasy and horror forums and related message boards online to get a buzz going
* Including links to this website as well as to Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online bookstores in the signature section of your emails
* Encourage people in your local Roleplaying and Warhammer clubs to visit the website, join the mailing list and even join the street team
* Just about anything else you can think of to get the name of the book out there and promote sales
Go, Vampire Street Team! You could have all sorts of whacky adventures along the way! Eventually being turned into a Cartoon Network series!!!
: House of Usher 01 March, 2006, 06:28:49 PM
: GordonR 01 March, 2006, 06:45:52 PM
Tell all your friends, harrass them into buying my books, pester lowly-paid people who work in bookshops, go down to your local wargames club and talk loudly about me until they ask you to leave.
It's a difficult choice (Just narrowly edging out the 'go into bookshops and turn my books face-out on the shelf' bit) , but I think I like this part the best:
"*Rewards include unpublished stories that will ONLY be available to Street Team members."
Translation: you get to read tat I haven't been able to sell to any publishers.
: johnnystress 01 March, 2006, 06:48:53 PM
:(
Link: Don Knotts dead
: Dudley 01 March, 2006, 06:54:39 PM
: Dudley 01 March, 2006, 06:55:15 PM
: House of Usher 01 March, 2006, 07:00:51 PM
...Three's company was the American version of Man About the House. Norman Fell played Stanley (not George) Roper over there.
: Satanist 01 March, 2006, 07:59:33 PM
I pass 3 bookstores on my way home. I think I'll nip into each and move all his books to another section. I might even pop into the library.
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 09:02:59 PM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 09:04:07 PM
: House of Usher 01 March, 2006, 09:07:42 PM
...but which bookshops allow you to order books without making payment up front these days? I did it once but that was more than 10 years ago.
: GordonR 01 March, 2006, 09:09:41 PM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 09:39:46 PM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 09:46:16 PM
First up - thanks for wanting to be a part of this team. We call it guerilla marketing - where folks do unexpected things to make products sell. There are some simple business truths about publishing that people don't know, including just how important the first two weeks of a book's shelflife are - so with Inheritance supposedly on the street NOW it is time for us to do some very basic stuff.
#1
I'm very curious as to how it's going in terms of getting into bookstores - the official release was Monday and yet play.com and amazon.co.uk both list it as awaiting delivery of stock so it didn't get to them in time for the release date.
My friends were in Belfast this week and Waterstones and Forbidden Planet didn't have their copies yet... my mother tried to get one in 3 stores in Newcastle... no joy.
This means that no sales are happening simply because no one has the book to sell.
You may remember me mentioning on the boards the trouble about Amazon putting in a very low order and not getting enough orders to force them to increase it - meaning that in those first few weeks it could be almost impossible to get ahold of the book? It seems like this is playing out and that with the exception of direct orders from Black Library no one is able to get the book.
This could potentially be a disaster - so there are things we need to do -
So, help me out folks, if you are in the UK drop by your local store and see if it is in. If they don't have it - ask them if they have it on order, if they do, great, if not, ask them to back order it. Don't worry about actually collecting it - back ordered books that go uncollected go on the shelf with normal stock. That way even the chains who wouldn't normally have it, will have the book in stock.
If they have some on the shelf - stick it somewhere prominent. Face out. Books sell when they are seen, not when they are tucked away in corners.
Please email me to let me know what things are like in your town -
#2
Word of mouth -
If you have read the book already, please talk it up to your friends. Go into your GW store and bug them about how great it is. If you are in a games club or roleplaying society recommend guys in the group check it out. Getting a buzz going is vital.
#3
well more to come - I have to go work on Slaine right now -
#4
SPECIAL STREET TEAM PRIZE
For the person who provides the best picture evidence of their efforts to terrorize the world with von Carsteins there will be a nifty little prize.
I have had 10 numbered and unique mugs made, with art work, signed by me - collectors items.
Best picture to prove your dedication wins one of these.
So what are you waiting for?
Steve
This is how I replied earlier today.
dear mr saville,
is it okay to call you that or should it be more vampireic like master?
i saw 5 copys of yuor book in waterstones in manchester today and turned them all to face the front like you said and when i bought mine i told the man how good id heard it was and later when i left my coat and hat in the cafe went back for another one because this is going 2 be a collectors item and wanted one to read one to keep i did the same again
im thinking of buying mum 1 for mothers day cause she reads and this would BLOW HER MIND cause everything youve written has had that affect on me
cheers
I await a response.
: Dudley 01 March, 2006, 09:54:21 PM
: Quirkafleeg 01 March, 2006, 10:04:19 PM
But I've doing that with Gordon's books for years and he's never sent me any of the Friday The Thirteenth fan fic he promised me!
I'm surprised he's not done the sign all copies everywhere trick (he could get his minions to do it) as bookshops can't send signed copies back to the publisher
: House of Usher 01 March, 2006, 10:18:40 PM
: DavidXBrunt 01 March, 2006, 11:30:04 PM
By quoting things I'd written in this thread.
Rumbled.
: PiggyMitchell 01 March, 2006, 11:30:44 PM
'Look mutha, I goin' down the arrrrches to sort that bloke out.'
'Nah Slainie he ain't wurth it.'
'No one disses me, mutha. I'm gonna teach that fat an fatuous fokker a lesson wif ma axe.'
Just for you. I'll see if I can work in a self-obsessed celtic vampire just for you as well - that was a nice idea.
Thanks gents, you made my morning
S.
: Art 01 March, 2006, 11:41:05 PM
: House of Usher 01 March, 2006, 11:48:52 PM
I like it! That'd be the Cornish gangsta pimp character, I presume?
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 12:00:03 AM
: Artificial Idiot 02 March, 2006, 12:02:14 AM
I think you arrive a decade too late for that...
;)
: House of Usher 02 March, 2006, 12:02:51 AM
I'm pleased to hear the accolade is still up for grabs... not that I'm calling anybody a tosser but, you know...
;-)
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 12:19:00 AM
But I have based EVERYTHING on that!
-- side bar -- forgive the indulgence. I mentioned it in an email to my infiltraitor -- I work on flat fee so if a book only sells one copy I still get the same amount of cash. Yes, I talk about myself on the BL boards -- I was asked to be a regular by the editors and for a year had nothing to talk about but myself, tis bloody difficult to do much else. I'm writing Slaine because I loved it in when I was growing up and it was SUCH an honour when they came and asked me. Last thing I want to do is really bugger it up. You know, that's like travelling back in time to get your wicked way with the hot girl in the class then getting sticky before you actually get to the fumbling.
-- other side note -- Lou Gish died? Damn she was fun as Jeff's girlfriend...handcuffed to the bed and all that.
: Wils 02 March, 2006, 12:28:46 AM
How easily you've forgotten what happened after you invited The Sheard...
: Art 02 March, 2006, 12:34:05 AM
Oh wait...
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 12:42:40 AM
: Art 02 March, 2006, 01:17:28 AM
: Dudley 02 March, 2006, 01:30:25 AM
Full kudos to you, Steve, for turning up to the party. I still reckon Guerilla Vampire Club's a naff idea, though.
: Art 02 March, 2006, 01:39:26 AM
Or Zombie Sheard.
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 01:51:25 AM
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 01:57:15 AM
Dick Cheney and George W. Bush were having breakfast at the White House.
The attractive waitress asks Cheney what he would like; and he replies,
"I'd like a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit."
"And what can I get for you, Mr. President?"
George W. replies with his trademark wink and slight grin, "How about a
quickie this morning?"
"Why, Mr. President!" the waitress exclaims "How rude! You're starting
to act like Mr. Clinton, and you've only been in your second term of
office for a year! ''
As the waitress storms away, Cheney leans over to Bush and
whispers..."It's pronounced 'quiche' "
: Bico 02 March, 2006, 02:12:44 AM
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 02:21:20 AM
: Matt Timson 02 March, 2006, 03:56:46 AM
: Art 02 March, 2006, 04:14:05 AM
: Quirkafleeg 02 March, 2006, 04:16:34 AM
No I think the presumtion that the book will be cack is based on other assumptions.
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 04:27:08 AM
and maybe move the stuff about me to a non-RIP thread as well as none of that is even remotely tasteful, guys.
: Max Kon 02 March, 2006, 04:39:54 AM
/icon piggy
Max
: Art 02 March, 2006, 04:44:33 AM
No, but it's a lot funnier.
: Quirkafleeg 02 March, 2006, 04:49:45 AM
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 05:32:57 AM
Quirkafleeg - it's a three book series at the moment, the first one covering Slaine from his entry into the Red Branch through his exile to meeting Ukko and making the decision to return home.
A lot of it is based on Warrior's Dawn episodes, including strips like Sky Chariots, Bride of Crom etc, though certain changes have been made primarily to improve the narrative flow of the book. To that extent it's being described as a re-imagining.
Comics work in a different way to novels in that regard. I'm doing me very best to be faithful to the humour of Slaine and Ukko while writing a story that folks unfamiliar with 2000AD will actually be able to enjoy.
On the plus side I've been given a higher 'rating' for the book meaning it isn't targeted at the 13-17 year old readership of Black Library but is actually aimed at a more mature audience.
I can't say much because I'm on an NDA obviously, but my genuine hope is that I'll do the book justice. I do have a sense of humour - and am not a goth boy. Heck, my first 13 books which are floating around on Amazon etc were Star Wars Media Tie Ins - to an extent you follow the work, but sometimes an opportunity arises where you actually get to work with something you loved when you were getting into the whole writing/sf gig.
In terms of style - it opens setting the scene for folk new to Slaine, dealing with setting up Murias and Grudnew and the Red Branch, who Danu is, what the Horned God is all about, and then, from his exile becomes the more traditional Slaine we know and love - bloody & darkly funny.
How about this - keep your current low expectations when you go in, and hopefully you'll come out pleasantly surprised?
It's due on Halloween.
We'll all know about its relative merits/flaws soon enough, methinks.
-- Max - thanks for the icon. Now I feel more at home!
: Proudhuff 02 March, 2006, 05:37:32 AM
I thought Pat M had ring fenced all attempts at Slaine?
Shirley Shomhuff
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 05:55:43 AM
: I, Cosh 02 March, 2006, 06:18:02 AM
Mr Rennie started the whole sorry saga with his surprise revelation on this thread:
Link: It'll Never Happen
: Dudley 02 March, 2006, 06:20:36 AM
: I, Cosh 02 March, 2006, 06:21:38 AM
Which, for any newcomers still not familiar with Mr Mills attitude to interlopers on his patch, came not long after someone had exhumed the festering corpse of this one (if you're short on time, skip to Pat's letter then imagine a heavily polarised debate lasting three years.)
Link: Bah I'm off to France
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 06:37:27 AM
Oh - and lots of my writing credits appear under Steve Savile, not Steven, which Amazon doesn't seem to like, Mr. Rennie.
: Floyd-the-k 02 March, 2006, 08:57:12 AM
: PiggyMitchell 02 March, 2006, 09:02:56 AM
: House of Usher 02 March, 2006, 05:57:48 PM
Link: Oliver! star Jack Wild
: Quirkafleeg 02 March, 2006, 07:49:56 PM
: Matt Timson 02 March, 2006, 08:32:14 PM
Fucking Hell- I think I'd rather not survive in the first place than go through that for five years...
: Grant Goggans 02 March, 2006, 08:53:27 PM
: johnnystress 02 March, 2006, 09:03:30 PM
: Art 03 March, 2006, 05:24:19 AM
: Art 07 March, 2006, 09:35:59 PM
(Ok, I never heard of him before, but it's a pretty cool name)
: Quirkafleeg 07 March, 2006, 09:50:13 PM
Oh and John Junkin has gone too - thought only RediculousXName will be bothered by that
: Buttonman 07 March, 2006, 09:51:38 PM
Link: To The Junk Yard
: Aaron Smurf Murphy 08 March, 2006, 04:15:53 AM
Art, that's mean. The last celeb you jokingly invited wound up dead.
: Art 08 March, 2006, 10:22:03 AM
Gordon Parks 1912 - 2006
Damn straight!
: DavidXBrunt 08 March, 2006, 02:25:18 PM
: Quirkafleeg 08 March, 2006, 04:33:45 PM
Wills will be wearing black for a year!
: Matt Timson 08 March, 2006, 05:03:53 PM
;)
: DavidXBrunt 08 March, 2006, 07:01:59 PM
: Bico 08 March, 2006, 07:15:27 PM
Pete Doherty.
: Satanist 08 March, 2006, 07:20:39 PM
: DavidXBrunt 08 March, 2006, 07:22:48 PM
: the3rdman 08 March, 2006, 07:31:34 PM
: Bico 08 March, 2006, 07:35:02 PM
Because hope springs eternal.
: the3rdman 08 March, 2006, 07:37:53 PM
: GordonR 08 March, 2006, 07:40:20 PM
: Satanist 08 March, 2006, 07:46:57 PM
: Marbles 08 March, 2006, 07:49:33 PM
: GordonR 08 March, 2006, 07:52:09 PM
: SamuelAWilkinson 08 March, 2006, 09:24:19 PM
: Dudley 08 March, 2006, 10:27:37 PM
All the members of the Royal Family with the exception of the Queen. Gawd bless 'er.
Nicholas Parsons.
: House of Usher 08 March, 2006, 10:36:06 PM
: ukdane 08 March, 2006, 10:38:23 PM
: DavidXBrunt 08 March, 2006, 11:07:46 PM
Junkin was the bloke who abused Billy in the childrens home, when they were turning him from weasely bully to likeable loser. Everyone else liked him but Billy was mean to him. Was when he was living with Janine and before he got together with Little Mo.
: House of Usher 08 March, 2006, 11:22:37 PM
: thrillpowerseeker 08 March, 2006, 11:56:30 PM
anita dobson.. in a ballooning mishap
: ukdane 10 March, 2006, 02:24:31 AM
Williams is on my dead pool, nothing personal, I can just see it happening, the nation in morning, and Robbie reaching cult (Elvis/Lennon) status.
: The Amstor Computer 10 March, 2006, 02:27:24 AM
I think you may have mistyped there, UKD... ;-)
: DavidXBrunt 10 March, 2006, 02:35:30 AM
: ukdane 10 March, 2006, 02:58:40 AM
: DavidXBrunt 11 March, 2006, 01:14:40 AM
: Quirkafleeg 11 March, 2006, 08:12:57 PM
: Art 11 March, 2006, 11:06:38 PM
: ukdane 13 March, 2006, 12:52:53 AM
: Richmond Clements 16 March, 2006, 06:36:11 PM
Link: Charlie Hodge RIP
: House of Usher 16 March, 2006, 10:24:28 PM
uh-huh-huh.
: Richmond Clements 16 March, 2006, 10:46:49 PM
That, and any emo poetry sites I may find.
Thankyouverymuch.
: Quirkafleeg 20 March, 2006, 02:21:25 PM
: Bico 20 March, 2006, 06:31:09 PM
: DavidXBrunt 26 March, 2006, 12:42:30 AM
I mean she was in it, not that Kes has died.
Though he prolly has.
He'd be ancient if for a Kesy if he were still going.
We'd have heard, surely?
: Quirkafleeg 26 March, 2006, 07:06:02 AM
: Misanthrope 26 March, 2006, 10:11:39 AM
: ukdane 26 March, 2006, 05:15:08 PM
: Art 28 March, 2006, 01:12:33 AM
Easily one of the best and most original science fiction writers of the last century. He was known mainly for Solaris, but The Futurological Congress is really worth checking out as well.
: Dudley 29 March, 2006, 10:56:56 PM
Crazy name, dead guy.
: Quirkafleeg 05 April, 2006, 06:56:59 PM
: johnnystress 05 April, 2006, 07:52:33 PM
Something's gotten hold of his heart..
The icy grip of death
Link: Gene Pitney is dead
: johnnystress 05 April, 2006, 07:55:04 PM
I want that jacket marc Almond's wearing
i had one in black but made the mistake of lending it to a crusty mate of mine
dear god , the smell
But i digress..RIP gene
: Rio De Fideldo 05 April, 2006, 07:56:20 PM
: johnnystress 05 April, 2006, 08:01:41 PM
I'm sorry to hear that
: DavidXBrunt 05 April, 2006, 08:22:23 PM
: Rio De Fideldo 05 April, 2006, 09:11:05 PM
Don't normally like posting messages like this but I thought it would be nice if he was somehow remembered on the RIP thread.
: Dudley 05 April, 2006, 09:11:58 PM
: Richmond Clements 05 April, 2006, 10:56:20 PM
: Bolt-01 06 April, 2006, 01:48:15 AM
Bolt-01
: Noisybast 06 April, 2006, 02:03:59 AM
: Buttonman 06 April, 2006, 03:28:06 AM
Todays passers on include Gene Pitney, who alas will never make it to Tulsa. Unless he went and didn't send me a postcard..
: Dudley 25 April, 2006, 03:33:10 AM
Link: Ho Ho Ho
: Gothmog 25 April, 2006, 11:17:02 PM
Another to add to the list, probably of little interest to non Evertonians or football historians but Brian Labone has completed his final transfer.
Link: True blue
: Richmond Clements 26 April, 2006, 01:16:27 AM
I thought this might be Stallone for a moment...
: scutfink 02 May, 2006, 03:53:18 PM
Wait, no, my mistake.
:)
: Quirkafleeg 21 May, 2006, 05:18:48 AM
: Wils 23 May, 2006, 05:08:44 PM
Val Guest: 11th December 1911 - 10th May 2006
You're slipping, Gary.
: skull.ring 26 May, 2006, 02:39:47 PM
: Matt Timson 26 May, 2006, 02:44:32 PM
: johnnystress 26 May, 2006, 04:40:34 PM
he was great
: Art 29 May, 2006, 03:49:59 AM
: Bolt-01 29 May, 2006, 04:20:26 AM
: Bolt-01 29 May, 2006, 04:22:02 AM
: Wils 29 May, 2006, 04:33:16 AM
: johnnystress 29 May, 2006, 03:46:51 PM
: Wils 29 May, 2006, 03:57:59 PM
: Buttonman 29 May, 2006, 04:14:50 PM
: johnnystress 29 May, 2006, 05:20:41 PM
"Hello.
I am Alex's oldest son Eric. I meant to be the one to let everyone know that my father did pass away this morning drawing/writing at his table. I do not have any further details other than I will forward an address for those interested in sending cards. We will arrange something appropriate at or around the convention this summer in San Diego. As John shared, all of your cards and letters of the recent past were very much appreciated by my father. Only in these last years did he begin to understand and accept the fact that his work had touched so many people's lives. In time, more information will follow.
Thank you.
Eric and family."
Link: Toth forums
: petemaskreplica 02 June, 2006, 06:35:12 AM
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/news/cult/news/drwho/2006/05/31/32554.shtml
: Floyd-the-k 07 June, 2006, 06:22:59 AM
Link: Billy Preston
: Quirkafleeg 07 June, 2006, 05:52:35 PM
: petemaskreplica 12 June, 2006, 09:29:23 PM
: Quirkafleeg 12 June, 2006, 10:08:02 PM
: Quirkafleeg 12 June, 2006, 10:25:16 PM
: Floyd-the-k 15 June, 2006, 06:49:43 AM
Link: The Gentleman of Boxing
: Quirkafleeg 17 June, 2006, 08:08:32 PM
Link: http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/2006/06/tim_hildebr
: Quirkafleeg 17 June, 2006, 08:09:35 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 17 June, 2006, 08:51:00 PM
ADE
: Noisybast 17 June, 2006, 11:01:38 PM
: Matt Timson 17 June, 2006, 11:10:32 PM
: Gothmog 24 June, 2006, 02:59:45 PM
In keeping with some of his shows maybe he'll re-appear next year as the identical twin brother no-one knew he had.
Link: Final credits
: Dudley 24 June, 2006, 04:51:49 PM
Link: Obit
: Quirkafleeg 30 June, 2006, 02:34:52 AM
Link: obit
: Wils 01 July, 2006, 12:27:58 AM
: Quirkafleeg 01 July, 2006, 08:15:17 PM
: Bico 01 July, 2006, 08:52:49 PM
Link: Kid Rock
: Art 06 July, 2006, 03:43:03 AM
: Max Kon 11 July, 2006, 04:49:59 PM
Actress who played 'perfect wife' of Golden Age movie heroes dies at 88
: Bolt-01 11 July, 2006, 08:37:13 PM
No news link yet but it was on 6music just
Bolt-01
: johnnystress 11 July, 2006, 08:41:54 PM
: Woolly 11 July, 2006, 08:42:39 PM
This is a sad, sad day...
: johnnystress 11 July, 2006, 08:44:08 PM
Link: Guardian Obituary
: philt 11 July, 2006, 08:54:00 PM
: the3rdman 11 July, 2006, 09:37:27 PM
: Buddy 11 July, 2006, 09:42:43 PM
Man I gotta get my head outta the sand..
: Something Fishy 12 July, 2006, 12:51:47 AM
Shine on Syd.
: Floyd-the-k 12 July, 2006, 07:06:45 AM
: paulvonscott 12 July, 2006, 10:07:36 PM
I love those early pink floyd albums, and the Syd Barrett solo stuff contains some really beautiful and fragile songs.
Off for a rather sad play-a-thon...
: Wils 13 July, 2006, 02:59:46 AM
: paulvonscott 13 July, 2006, 03:25:12 AM
Never realised he was the guy in Lost Boys though.
: Something Fishy 13 July, 2006, 03:54:53 AM
Damn that Syd was a talent.
: Art 14 July, 2006, 04:43:01 AM
: Quirkafleeg 16 July, 2006, 10:02:08 PM
: DavidXBrunt 16 July, 2006, 11:38:11 PM
: DavidXBrunt 16 July, 2006, 11:50:05 PM
: Dudley 17 July, 2006, 04:34:23 AM
: Max Kon 17 July, 2006, 06:01:55 AM
: Woolly 17 July, 2006, 04:16:02 PM
: johnnystress 17 July, 2006, 05:10:43 PM
: Mr C 17 July, 2006, 05:29:52 PM
: Bolt-01 17 July, 2006, 06:00:27 PM
Dave
: Max Kon 17 July, 2006, 08:50:33 PM
: Art 18 July, 2006, 01:59:35 AM
Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5187252.stm
: Quirkafleeg 18 July, 2006, 03:36:33 AM
: The Amstor Computer 18 July, 2006, 05:17:35 AM
Link: Yahoo! obit...
: johnnystress 18 July, 2006, 04:57:31 PM
"thanks for the mammaries"
: Floyd-the-k 19 July, 2006, 01:31:50 PM
: johnnystress 19 July, 2006, 03:45:25 PM
: Something Fishy 20 July, 2006, 04:52:22 AM
: Quirkafleeg 26 July, 2006, 03:53:27 AM
Link: yeah, me neither
: longmanshort 26 July, 2006, 04:01:56 AM
Sounds GREAT!
: Bolt-01 26 July, 2006, 04:04:09 AM
Bolt-01
: Wils 26 July, 2006, 04:09:46 AM
: The Amstor Computer 26 July, 2006, 04:12:03 AM
;-)
: Quirkafleeg 26 July, 2006, 04:19:12 AM
Happy now?
: Matt Timson 26 July, 2006, 04:24:44 AM
: The Amstor Computer 26 July, 2006, 05:45:12 AM
Link: Keep watching the skies
: esoteric ed 26 July, 2006, 05:46:19 AM
Jimmy Tarbuck.... London Paladium, August 1974.
;-)
Ed
: Art 26 July, 2006, 01:38:57 PM
: Art 26 July, 2006, 01:40:25 PM
He was in both films, BTW.
: paulvonscott 26 July, 2006, 02:13:20 PM
Loved him in Conan, surprised to see from IMDB that he's been in seemingly every fun/shit American TV show ever made. The Episode of Monk, Mr Monk vs.The Cobra sounds good.
: Woolly 28 July, 2006, 10:25:14 PM
Link: Link:
: Quirkafleeg 28 July, 2006, 11:25:27 PM
(David told me to post it...)
: ukdane 29 July, 2006, 01:41:07 AM
from the link above:
British Chess Magazine editor John Saunders said her death had left all her fellow chess players in shock.
That's not THE John Saunders (2000ad video), who used to publish(?) 2000ad is it?
: Jared Katooie 30 July, 2006, 08:13:37 AM
Legendary letterer Tom Frame has died aged 75.
TOM FRAME 1931-2006
: johnnystress 04 August, 2006, 04:30:18 PM
: I, Cosh 04 August, 2006, 04:46:08 PM
: longmanshort 10 August, 2006, 05:32:41 PM
He died on 18 July 2006 at the Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead. He is survived by his wife, Edwina and children, Paul, Matthew and Sophia.
The Rescue (as a production assistant), The Mind Robber, The Krotons, The War Games, Frontier in Space, Planet of the Daleks, Genesis of the Daleks, The Deadly Assassin, and (a personal favourite) The Talons of Weng-Chiang
: longmanshort 17 August, 2006, 10:39:28 PM
Link: Bye bye Bruno ...
: Wils 17 August, 2006, 10:44:15 PM
: Wils 30 August, 2006, 02:54:57 AM
: DavidXBrunt 30 August, 2006, 04:26:16 AM
: Rex Banner 31 August, 2006, 02:20:57 PM
Link: Glenn Ford
: Quirkafleeg 31 August, 2006, 05:39:10 PM
: Floyd-the-k 31 August, 2006, 05:45:32 PM
: Floyd-the-k 31 August, 2006, 06:27:52 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 01 September, 2006, 12:28:08 AM
Didn't work for him.
ADE
: DavidXBrunt 01 September, 2006, 04:15:32 AM
: Art 01 September, 2006, 05:05:49 AM
: DavidXBrunt 03 September, 2006, 04:10:56 PM
Link: Me old flower.
: Pete Wells 04 September, 2006, 12:38:22 PM
: skull.ring 04 September, 2006, 12:45:13 PM
Literally just read this on the bbc website. What a shitty start to the week.....gutted.
Mark
: the3rdman 04 September, 2006, 01:01:41 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 04 September, 2006, 01:19:26 PM
They were talking abaout him on the radio as I was driven in to town to lodge my unemployment benfits and I wasn't really listening. Not until I read it on the optus news page as I logged on here.
Stung through the heart by a sting ray while diving off Port Douglas. Apparently he was filming a documentry at the time.
Well, I guess he died doing something he loved.
: Buddy 04 September, 2006, 06:40:06 PM
My mate just moved to OZ and Irwin is a national hero over there (was a national hero), with a zoo dedicated to endangered species etc... A loss to science and madness.
Listen up kids, don't play with wild animals!.
: Quirkafleeg 04 September, 2006, 06:55:22 PM
So it's a bit ironic he's been killed by something out of the blue like this. Still it's a shame as he seemed like a decent bloke and it's a nightmare for his wife and kids
: ThryllSeekyr 08 September, 2006, 02:39:00 PM
1945-2006
: ThryllSeekyr 08 September, 2006, 03:39:57 PM
: J.Smith 12 September, 2006, 02:54:32 AM
RIP one and all...
: Art 12 September, 2006, 03:19:40 AM
Link: 9 11 1973
: Quirkafleeg 12 September, 2006, 08:03:55 PM
: Grant Goggans 13 September, 2006, 07:29:22 AM
Link: John McClusky
: DavidXBrunt 16 September, 2006, 01:28:35 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 17 September, 2006, 02:49:36 AM
ADE
: Wils 23 September, 2006, 11:59:00 PM
: Dudley 24 September, 2006, 08:25:46 AM
: Concrete Block 15 24 September, 2006, 11:14:09 PM
: Art 26 September, 2006, 04:00:50 PM
: Quirkafleeg 27 September, 2006, 10:52:33 AM
... and Big Boy
Link: A Nation Mourns
: Quirkafleeg 27 September, 2006, 08:56:45 PM
: longmanshort 28 September, 2006, 01:58:33 PM
The media reported that the co-writer of the song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini had died.
But he hasn't.
Turns out the guy who did die had always told his wife that he had co-written the song but sold the rights away. His widow then told the media, who ran it across the world ...
Paul Van Valkenburgh, of Ormond Beach, Florida, said he claimed to have written the song as Paul Vance.
Rose Leroux said she had had no reason to doubt her late husband's claim to fame and was "devastated".
The real Paul Vance, of Coral Springs, Florida, said the phones "don't stop with people calling thinking I'm dead".
: longmanshort 28 September, 2006, 02:01:02 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 28 September, 2006, 04:12:10 PM
(C) Barry Cryer 1981
ADE
: Quirkafleeg 06 October, 2006, 11:22:15 AM
Great character actor - Prime Suspect, Jack The Hat in Yhe Krays etc
: DavidXBrunt 06 October, 2006, 11:23:24 AM
: Bolt-01 06 October, 2006, 12:11:18 PM
Bolt-01
: Tiplodocus 06 October, 2006, 01:09:11 PM
Odd that - me too.
I think it was OUT that I first saw/remebered him from.
"Tom Bell is OUT!" - that was your catchphrase.
Now you are out of this world.
E J Thribb.
: House of Usher 06 October, 2006, 02:12:19 PM
I appreciated the E.J. Thribb "in memoriam" tribute. No idea what OUT is though.
: Quirkafleeg 06 October, 2006, 02:37:57 PM
: Grant Goggans 06 October, 2006, 03:47:50 PM
: Byron Virgo 06 October, 2006, 03:58:02 PM
It's funny, but I only saw him recently and thought to myself how ill he looked at the time.
A canny little actor, Tom Bell.
: radiator 09 October, 2006, 04:50:23 PM
Link: Save kids TV
: DavidXBrunt 10 October, 2006, 08:31:26 AM
: LARF 10 October, 2006, 08:45:33 AM
Link: Paul Hunter
: Quirkafleeg 10 October, 2006, 11:18:53 AM
: longmanshort 10 October, 2006, 11:54:23 AM
Incidentally and in entirely bad taste, when reading John Parrot's tribute to Hunter, the voice in my head sounded like the snooker commentators from The Mitchell and Webb Look.
"Paul certainly brought a touch of glamour to the game - they called him 'the Beckham of the baize'," Parrott told BBC Five Live.
"He was a happy-go-lucky man, always played with a smile on his face and never had a bad word to say about anyone."
"Oooh, and that's a bad miss".
: SamuelAWilkinson 10 October, 2006, 01:36:48 PM
: Quirkafleeg 17 October, 2006, 01:31:54 PM
: Tanky 18 October, 2006, 09:32:05 AM
: Matt Timson 23 October, 2006, 10:14:11 AM
96- not a bad age to go...
: Adrian Bamforth 23 October, 2006, 07:37:49 PM
ADE
: Lobo Baggins 23 October, 2006, 07:49:02 PM
That's pretty much exactly what all snooker commentators sound like anyway...
You gave me a shock when that picture came up, to be honest.
: Quirkafleeg 27 October, 2006, 08:17:42 AM
: johnnystress 27 October, 2006, 09:07:40 AM
anyway- had to check who Peter Barkworth was
I recognise him from one of my favouorite movies Where Eagles Dare
: TordelBack 27 October, 2006, 09:20:29 AM
Bizarrely, I was just about to type exactly the same thing. Everytime I see this thread at the top of the list, I actually dread opening it. "Aw shit, who is it this time?".
: Concrete Block 15 27 October, 2006, 01:07:45 PM
: I, Cosh 27 October, 2006, 01:30:07 PM
: Noisybast 27 October, 2006, 02:17:13 PM
A pretty tasteless one, but an idea nontheless...
Dead Pool, anyone?
: Max Kon 27 October, 2006, 02:20:51 PM
quite tragic really. The way he saved all those people's lifes was very heroic. But ... what do you mean i'm early?
: johnnystress 27 October, 2006, 02:40:58 PM
dahn dah daaaaahn
: Concrete Block 15 27 October, 2006, 02:54:30 PM
I'll be back, just you see. Ghost in the Machine is about to take on a whole new meaning...
: Buttonman 27 October, 2006, 04:15:01 PM
George Michael and Jimmy Saville for me.
No, not in that way!
: ukdane 27 October, 2006, 04:27:58 PM
: johnnystress 27 October, 2006, 04:34:02 PM
The rubber plant I keep knocking over
my hopes and dreams
: radiator 27 October, 2006, 04:34:43 PM
: Dunk! 27 October, 2006, 04:43:38 PM
: Noisybast 27 October, 2006, 05:32:58 PM
: DavidXBrunt 27 October, 2006, 05:39:55 PM
: Concrete Block 15 27 October, 2006, 07:21:43 PM
Either way, it's a win win situation in my book.
And which absolute twat put up that ridiculous post above which means my horizontal scroll bar has now gotta work overtime so I can get to the frickin' Reply button, eh?
What a cun...
Oh yeah. Oopsy!
: Quirkafleeg 29 October, 2006, 09:49:28 AM
: Concrete Block 15 29 October, 2006, 11:11:11 AM
: Lobo Baggins 31 October, 2006, 04:58:47 PM
Sci-fi television pioneer Nigel Kneale has died.
: paulvonscott 31 October, 2006, 05:52:53 PM
: paulvonscott 31 October, 2006, 05:54:08 PM
: Dark Jimbo 31 October, 2006, 05:54:56 PM
: Quirkafleeg 31 October, 2006, 06:09:50 PM
And the bloke that played the tuba on the Jaws theme.
: Art 01 November, 2006, 06:08:27 AM
: janus stark 01 November, 2006, 07:45:56 AM
william franklyn, has passed away at 81
: DavidXBrunt 01 November, 2006, 07:48:36 AM
: paulvonscott 01 November, 2006, 09:04:11 AM
: Gothmog 01 November, 2006, 11:52:46 AM
Surprisingly nice tributes so far considering what went on during his presidency?
Link: BBC
: Dunk! 01 November, 2006, 12:12:33 PM
The BBC gets it's act together.
: paulvonscott 01 November, 2006, 12:26:57 PM
: Dunk! 01 November, 2006, 12:35:57 PM
You learn something surprising every day.
: Leigh S 01 November, 2006, 12:55:27 PM
Good to see the Beeb manage to link the story to Doctor Who - maybe it was the National TV awards that finally did for him...
: DavidXBrunt 01 November, 2006, 01:03:08 PM
Link: X marks the Obit
: Adrian Bamforth 01 November, 2006, 02:20:01 PM
...his condition is thought to be satisfactory.
ADE
: Wils 05 November, 2006, 12:45:33 PM
: Rex Banner 11 November, 2006, 02:40:25 AM
Shane. Batman. City Slickers. And...
: Bolt-01 11 November, 2006, 12:13:41 PM
Bolt-01
: paulvonscott 11 November, 2006, 12:33:08 PM
Jack Palance sadly dies and takes my dreams of financng Hawk the Slayer 2 with it.
Very sad.
DROGOHHHHH!
: Quirkafleeg 11 November, 2006, 02:05:18 PM
: DavidXBrunt 11 November, 2006, 03:15:34 PM
: Bart Oliver 12 November, 2006, 08:15:04 PM
Alan Fletcher. Typographical hero.
: Leigh S 12 November, 2006, 09:45:30 PM
Birminghams last surviving Rock club.
bastard.
So all they need to do is hurry on with their plans for tearing down Costermongers, Oasis market and the Hummingbird, and we can offically rename Brum from the home of Heavy Metal to the home of Javine.
: Wils 12 November, 2006, 10:14:36 PM
Bloody hell. I spent many a night pissed out of my tiny mind in Edwards. Has XL's(#) disappeared as well, then? The Institute in Digbeth used to be a regular haunt of mine as well, until it inevitably shut down too (I think it turned into a gay club).
(#)Cue Nam-like flashback of witnessing one of the blokes I was in a band with dancing in one of the 'bint cages'. [shudder]
: Bart Oliver 12 November, 2006, 11:37:24 PM
++ The Institute in Digbeth used to be a regular haunt of mine as well.. ++
And mine- '89 to '91.
: LARF 13 November, 2006, 08:05:03 AM
After last nights debacle it deserves to be shot.
: LARF 13 November, 2006, 08:13:27 AM
Sadly missed, one of lifes leaders who drew so many followers. I once saw him lecture at Icograda back in the early 90's and his dedication to design, alterior thinking and using different routes to achieving creativity had a profound effect on me and my career.
Sadly missed.
Link: obituary
: TordelBack 13 November, 2006, 11:19:38 AM
: Wils 13 November, 2006, 01:39:14 PM
: Matt Timson 13 November, 2006, 01:41:56 PM
: Wils 13 November, 2006, 01:48:44 PM
Isn't that pretty much the case with all horsey fans, though?
Altogether now!
: Quirkafleeg 13 November, 2006, 09:04:39 PM
: paulvonscott 15 November, 2006, 02:12:12 PM
: JOE SOAP 15 November, 2006, 02:33:54 PM
Great score, shit film.
: Jim_Campbell 15 November, 2006, 04:09:29 PM
Outside. Now. Somebody hold me coat.
Cheers!
Jim
: JOE SOAP 15 November, 2006, 04:14:34 PM
Ask John Milius he has plenty of free time to hold coats these days.
: Lobo Baggins 15 November, 2006, 04:26:50 PM
Shame - loved his Conan score, and the Starship Troopers March is great.
There seems to have been an awful lot of composers going this year... last year, it was jazz musicians.
: I, Cosh 17 November, 2006, 08:59:51 AM
: Matt Timson 17 November, 2006, 03:41:28 PM
First diagnosed at 24 and died aged 32. That's terrible...
:(
: paulvonscott 17 November, 2006, 04:46:12 PM
Take him to the tree of woe...
: johnnystress 21 November, 2006, 11:18:23 AM
: Noisybast 21 November, 2006, 01:55:32 PM
: Dunk! 21 November, 2006, 04:51:49 PM
Link: Robert Altman
: Richmond Clements 21 November, 2006, 04:52:30 PM
: petemaskreplica 21 November, 2006, 04:52:52 PM
Link: Robert Altman
: petemaskreplica 21 November, 2006, 04:53:28 PM
: Buddy 21 November, 2006, 05:57:04 PM
: W. R. Logan 22 November, 2006, 07:35:47 PM
Its survived everywhere I took it in the army and even when I was working in Children's homes. Now I thought it was safely in the office for the odd times I'm there but today the receptionist dropped it.
I couldnt help it but when the word C*** was uttered she didnt seem that impressed.
Good bye old friend.
: Concrete Block 15 24 November, 2006, 12:51:22 PM
So, it wasn't bog standard thallium poisoning, or even super deluxe radioactive thallium, then.
Man flu is my guess. Now that bitch IS a killer!
: I, Cosh 24 November, 2006, 12:57:49 PM
Now that is a black day indeed. A national day of mourning?
: Concrete Block 15 24 November, 2006, 01:01:11 PM
You insensitive, unfeeling bastard you, sir!
: TordelBack 24 November, 2006, 01:11:12 PM
"Your tea turned cold long before
Your LRD ever did".
: Adrian Bamforth 24 November, 2006, 01:25:59 PM
ADE
: Art 27 November, 2006, 01:51:01 AM
Link: http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004962.h
: Bolt-01 27 November, 2006, 12:50:36 PM
Bolt-01
: Darryl 27 November, 2006, 07:23:41 PM
Sunday 26th November 2006.
With a heavy heart, I regret to inform you that Dave Cockrum passed away this morning. After a long battle with Diabetes and its varied complications, Dave died in his sleep early this morning.
Daveâ??s many creationsâ??including some of the X-Menâ??s staple charactersâ??brought tremendous joy to his legion of fans. For three decades, he was a beloved fixture at comics conventions across the country where he would sketch for a pittance and encourage would-be creators. Those of us who knew Dave personally will remember him as one of the sweetest, jovial, most generous individuals in the comics industry. Iâ??ll miss my friend very much.
There are no details of services at this time. Dave asked to be cremated and his widow Paty is burdened with the news, so well wishers are asked not to call. Email can be sent to magnetorampant@yahoo.com
: Buttonman 28 November, 2006, 03:04:13 AM
Link: Not 'alf Dead
: Adrian Bamforth 28 November, 2006, 04:34:01 AM
ADE
: Bolt-01 28 November, 2006, 02:35:13 PM
Bolt-01
: Adrian Bamforth 28 November, 2006, 03:13:33 PM
Even though it's a kind of just a catch-phrase, I honestly can't think of any better advice in the world.
ADE
: SamuelAWilkinson 28 November, 2006, 04:20:04 PM
"Don't eat yellow snow" has always served me in good stead.
: Trout 02 December, 2006, 12:10:33 AM
: JOE SOAP 02 December, 2006, 12:25:43 AM
>Even though it's a kind of just a catch-phrase, I honestly can't think of any better advice in the world.
...unless you're an obsessive stalker.
: DavidXBrunt 03 December, 2006, 07:39:27 PM
I'm rather saddened to add Craig Hinton to that list.
: Eric Plumrose 03 December, 2006, 07:46:45 PM
: I, Cosh 07 December, 2006, 08:06:01 PM
They weren't my favourite band, but they were of a kind with The Senseless Things in that they made me smile and they were always a lot of fun to see live.
: Dan Kelly 07 December, 2006, 10:27:15 PM
Met him once, top bloke and all that...
: Aaron Smurf Murphy 07 December, 2006, 11:40:22 PM
Finn Sin
: johnnystress 08 December, 2006, 10:56:10 AM
"Former Mega City Four singer Darren "Wiz" Brown died from a blood clot on the brain on December 6, 2006.
He was taken ill at a rehearsal earlier in the week and died Wednesday afternoon at St Georges Hospital, Tooting, South London.
Wiz, 44, was living and working in Farnborough, Hants. He had just finished writing material for an album for his current band Ipanema and returned from a successful tour in America.
With his guitarist brother Danny, bassist Gerry Bryant and drummer Chris Jones, the band released 6 studio albums between 1989 and 1996 and achieved success as a live touring band travelling the world."
: Wils 08 December, 2006, 01:24:26 PM
: Pete Wells 11 December, 2006, 12:10:28 AM
: Bico 11 December, 2006, 12:25:52 AM
After all the sadness in this thread at the passing of fondly-remembered clebs (or in Gary Wilkinson's case, the passing of complete strangers), it's great to finally see the likes of Pinochet pop his clogs.
It makes me a horrible human being, but he really did have it coming, and it's a pity he lasted this long.
Just that cunt (beloved of student wankers everywhere, and the talent and wit vacuum that is post-Edwards MSP) Castro to go and I can have a good christmas.
: Carlsborg Expert 11 December, 2006, 12:28:23 AM
: Bico 11 December, 2006, 12:48:04 AM
: Floyd-the-k 11 December, 2006, 02:08:59 AM
: Art 11 December, 2006, 02:36:04 AM
Pity he never got to spend his last days rotting in jail.
Hows Thatcher doing these days?
: Carlsborg Expert 11 December, 2006, 03:21:21 AM
You're frikkin joking ritght?
: Carlsborg Expert 11 December, 2006, 06:33:39 AM
: Byron Virgo 11 December, 2006, 02:54:53 PM
Erm...had *what* coming, exactly? Living a long, and highly privaleged life, before dying at the ripe old age of 91? None of the 3000 people his regime had murdered lived to be that age, so why exactly are we supposed to be so fucking happy that he managed to evade justice for so long, and in such a manner? Fact is, he was never put on trial, and now he never will be, so he hasn't had to atone for what he's done, and there's no form of closure for some 30,000 victims of torture in Chilie, who wanted to see him tried for his actions.
"Just that cunt (beloved of student wankers everywhere, and the talent and wit vacuum that is post-Edwards MSP) Castro to go and I can have a good christmas."
Why? Just because some students like him? I'm not trying to defend the guy, but he (or rather the regime) has actually managed to bring about some good things for Cuba (such as the exemplery health service, which would be a hell of a lot better, were it not for American sanctions). I mean, there are a lot of dictators out there who would be higher up my list of cuntery than fucking Castro - what about Robert Mugabe, Omar Hasan Ahmad al-Bashir or Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. These people are all the heads of incredibly violent and corrupt regimes, who seem to want nothing more than to hold on to power to the last, whilst simultaneously running their people into the ground. But according to you, that's not really important, because students don't go around wearing fucking Mugabe t-shirts...
: Dudley 11 December, 2006, 03:27:46 PM
: Byron Virgo 11 December, 2006, 03:36:18 PM
Particularly since all this talk of a 'Hell' is just conjecture based on the pretence of there being some flimsy metaphysical afterlife that, within the bounds of all reasonable probability, doesn't exist in a traditionally monotheistic sense anyway. Or at all.
: Dudley 11 December, 2006, 03:42:58 PM
When someone who believes in hell thinks of Pinochet, they think of a man having his balls dipped in molten lead while a demonic horse buggers him with its thorny prick. At a time like this, that can be comforting.
: Byron Virgo 11 December, 2006, 03:56:35 PM
Link: http://www.remember-chile.org.uk/testimonies/index.htm
: Dudley 11 December, 2006, 04:06:01 PM
: Byron Virgo 11 December, 2006, 04:38:09 PM
And, if you judge the responses of some of the torture victims to his death, they seem to be despondant that he got away with it once again, rather than jubillant (also, remember that the Pinochet regime also tortured many foreign nationals, including those from the UK, who were not from 'devoutly religious' nations).
: W. R. Logan 11 December, 2006, 06:53:42 PM
Whist I know about the torture and murder I never knew that because of Pinochet he ensured Chile got a constitution, brought in democracy and made the country more prosperous than it had ever known. Apparantly once the people got democracy and were alowed to vote he was quite shocked when they voted him out.
: ukdane 11 December, 2006, 07:56:02 PM
Link: Green Lantern creator, Martin Nodell
: Adrian Bamforth 11 December, 2006, 08:23:16 PM
ADE
: Floyd-the-k 12 December, 2006, 02:00:03 AM
: johnnystress 12 December, 2006, 02:26:21 PM
(that i cant think of right now)
: Eric Plumrose 12 December, 2006, 03:15:06 PM
: Wils 12 December, 2006, 03:23:48 PM
"Ow! That hurting my ears!"
: Max Kon 13 December, 2006, 05:26:50 PM
Link: fox news article
: DavidXBrunt 14 December, 2006, 04:08:41 PM
: johnnystress 14 December, 2006, 04:55:31 PM
He was in one of the best episodes of The X-files
and...
: DavidXBrunt 17 December, 2006, 05:56:39 PM
: Dudley 19 December, 2006, 01:16:59 AM
Link: Joseph Barbera
: Floyd-the-k 19 December, 2006, 01:33:54 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 19 December, 2006, 03:17:04 AM
ADE
: Art 19 December, 2006, 06:45:29 AM
: Mrs matthewvic 19 December, 2006, 06:09:21 PM
IIRC, he turned down Gene Hackman's role.
: Buttonman 19 December, 2006, 11:04:23 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 20 December, 2006, 06:19:07 PM
Eurodisney?
ADE
: Quirkafleeg 22 December, 2006, 10:00:04 AM
: Buddy 22 December, 2006, 01:51:47 PM
: Quirkafleeg 24 December, 2006, 11:31:29 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 24 December, 2006, 11:52:44 AM
ADE
: ukdane 24 December, 2006, 08:27:35 PM
(c'mon then!)
: Richmond Clements 25 December, 2006, 09:37:46 AM
Link: Good God!
: Floyd-the-k 25 December, 2006, 11:01:39 AM
A damn shame. I saw that on the news here just now.
: M.I.K. 25 December, 2006, 12:08:00 PM
How very Christmassy...
: Art 25 December, 2006, 06:42:29 PM
: Concrete Block 15 26 December, 2006, 01:06:09 AM
Oh, and before you bother, Drake James is some Yank kid whose auntie has created a blog all about him. Yawn.
: Art 27 December, 2006, 06:10:23 AM
: Buddy 30 December, 2006, 01:52:07 AM
He's to get done at 6am (ish) his time, doesn't even get a good nights sleep.. I hate getting up early.
'Coms on Sadam, time to go...'
'Awww, just five more minutes'
Although I think he totally deserves it I can't help think it'll cause more trouble than it solves.
: JOE SOAP 30 December, 2006, 04:27:10 AM
: COMMANDO FORCES 30 December, 2006, 05:02:15 AM
Hanging from a rope just like he put round the necks of the people of his country.
Poetic Justice.
: TordelBack 30 December, 2006, 08:26:36 AM
: W. R. Logan 30 December, 2006, 08:38:46 AM
: Concrete Block 15 30 December, 2006, 03:37:40 PM
I hereby declare Teh Interweb Saddam Execution Conspiracy Theory Games officially... OPEN!
: The Amstor Computer 30 December, 2006, 04:46:33 PM
: Art 30 December, 2006, 04:57:43 PM
The whole things a ridiculous sham. They should have just popped a bullet in the back of his head back when they found him and been done with it, rather that wasting everyones time with fake "justice".
: Matt Timson 30 December, 2006, 05:11:02 PM
: Art 30 December, 2006, 06:36:16 PM
: DavidXBrunt 02 January, 2007, 08:24:07 PM
: -Dunk!- 02 January, 2007, 10:31:46 PM
Damned if you do...
: Wils 02 January, 2007, 11:17:49 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 02 January, 2007, 11:35:01 PM
ADE
: Concrete Block 15 02 January, 2007, 11:39:29 PM
Oh why can't we talk again
Oh why can't we talk again
Oh why can't we talk again
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
: Adrian Bamforth 03 January, 2007, 02:17:07 AM
ADE
: Adrian Bamforth 06 January, 2007, 02:05:09 PM
Link: Inventor of instant noodles dies
: Concrete Block 15 06 January, 2007, 03:06:47 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 06 January, 2007, 05:24:01 PM
ADE
: Concrete Block 15 06 January, 2007, 05:25:51 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 06 January, 2007, 05:32:10 PM
ADE
: Concrete Block 15 06 January, 2007, 05:48:03 PM
: petemaskreplica 07 January, 2007, 10:09:26 PM
: Concrete Block 15 07 January, 2007, 10:10:13 PM
: Buddy 08 January, 2007, 06:07:55 PM
Part of Norn Irons non government.
Link: BBC NI
: petemaskreplica 09 January, 2007, 09:57:29 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 09 January, 2007, 04:22:19 PM
Someone once told me that the Sonny and Cher once appeared animated as themselves in a early Scooby Doo (the first heclaimed), but I've otherwise heard nothing of it. Anyone able to confirm?
ADE
: Roger Godpleton 09 January, 2007, 04:29:27 PM
: johnnystress 09 January, 2007, 04:31:59 PM
not available on this though...
: Adrian Bamforth 09 January, 2007, 08:53:38 PM
ADE
Link: Click on live show section for clip
: Adrian Bamforth 09 January, 2007, 08:55:44 PM
: Buttonman 09 January, 2007, 09:02:32 PM
: Floyd-the-k 10 January, 2007, 12:36:33 PM
On the plus side, Ford was apparently just as Christian as Carter but refused to use this fact in his election campaign*, thus being an honorable exception to the rule of pretending to be filled to the brim with Jesus amongst American pols
*according to Time, so it may be hogwash
: The Monarch 10 January, 2007, 04:44:30 PM
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Buddy Baker I shall miss you...
: W. R. Logan 10 January, 2007, 06:07:36 PM
[with Sonny and Cher]
28th October 1972
: Adrian Bamforth 10 January, 2007, 06:33:42 PM
: Wils 10 January, 2007, 11:59:40 PM
: johnnystress 11 January, 2007, 10:49:02 AM
thats sad
You know when people slag off goth girls saying "ha you look like lily munster/morticia addams'?
I dont think they realise this is a compliment
: Art 11 January, 2007, 08:10:11 PM
: Albion 16 January, 2007, 09:31:44 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 16 January, 2007, 10:20:17 PM
ADE
: Buttonman 17 January, 2007, 07:54:29 PM
No really. I hope he's OK to make more films and adverts and comment with a rabid right wing viewpoint.
Link: Death Wish
: Adrian Bamforth 18 January, 2007, 12:41:26 AM
Just thought I'd get it in first.
ADE
: paulvonscott 18 January, 2007, 12:46:14 AM
Hmmm... I was more a Morticia Adamms fan, but she did look lovely out of the Munster make up.
: Adrian Bamforth 18 January, 2007, 01:33:07 AM
They both started only a week apart from one another in 1964 (and ended a month apart) - what are the chances? Was the world suddenly ready for ghoul-based sitcom?
Uncle Fester (Addams Family) was played by Jackie Coogan, child actor from Chaplin's 'The Kid'.
freakishly beautiful (it's the eyes) Morticia Addams actress Caroline Jones appeard with Elvis in King Creole.
I tried to find Tom Baker's grave (he's very much alive but has his own gravestone prepared near his house) on Find A Grave.com but it doesn't seem to be there - are they discriminating against the living?
ADE
: johnnystress 18 January, 2007, 12:34:44 PM
This guy was more enamoured with another part of her anatomy though
: VisibleMan 19 January, 2007, 01:48:01 AM
: VisibleMan 19 January, 2007, 01:57:52 AM
: Quirkafleeg 30 January, 2007, 04:04:00 PM
: Buttonman 08 February, 2007, 09:39:19 PM
Reunited with her hubby at last!
Link: Two Of The Best
: House of Usher 09 February, 2007, 08:35:03 AM
: Steve Green 09 February, 2007, 11:19:36 AM
: DavidXBrunt 09 February, 2007, 03:56:24 PM
: Eric Plumrose 09 February, 2007, 06:35:32 PM
: DavidXBrunt 09 February, 2007, 07:06:51 PM
: JOE SOAP 10 February, 2007, 12:05:58 AM
...a bit late, he died nearly a year and a half ago.
: Eric Plumrose 10 February, 2007, 10:37:49 AM
Whit. Kills all known threads. Dead.
: johnnystress 10 February, 2007, 10:53:24 AM
: DavidXBrunt 28 February, 2007, 11:11:00 AM
: Art 14 March, 2007, 05:05:31 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 14 March, 2007, 01:27:09 PM
John Inman
Actor and rhyming slang:
Gareth Hunt
: DavidXBrunt 14 March, 2007, 02:21:12 PM
Link: Shake those beans
: Bolt-01 28 March, 2007, 05:04:04 PM
Link: FPI Blog.
: Quirkafleeg 06 April, 2007, 10:33:48 AM
: Art 12 April, 2007, 05:06:09 AM
: Pete Wells 23 April, 2007, 05:11:41 PM
: Dudley 27 April, 2007, 12:20:45 PM
Link: Terry Major-Ball
: Adrian Bamforth 27 April, 2007, 12:38:02 PM
Link: He's a graveyard smash
: Bolt-01 04 May, 2007, 12:55:07 PM
: Dudley 04 May, 2007, 01:43:17 PM
Seems it wasn't destined to be "haappily ever aafter", after all...
: Tweak72 04 May, 2007, 03:03:23 PM
Great score, shit film."
*Sharp Intake of Breath!*
BURN THE BLASPHEMER!
: I, Cosh 15 May, 2007, 08:49:08 PM
: -Dunk!- 15 May, 2007, 09:12:06 PM
: Wils 18 June, 2007, 05:47:23 PM
: johnnystress 19 June, 2007, 01:23:11 PM
Link: Manning sings The Smiths
: Wils 05 July, 2007, 10:06:07 AM
: johnnystress 05 July, 2007, 10:09:39 AM
: Wils 05 July, 2007, 10:28:06 AM
: johnnystress 05 July, 2007, 10:34:21 AM
Strangely, that's not the only wanking related anecdote I heard about him.
There was a great documentary on him a couple of years ago- they'll probably re-run it now
: Adrian Bamforth 05 July, 2007, 01:35:57 PM
: johnnystress 05 July, 2007, 01:58:08 PM
he..he wasnt the inspiration for Troy McCLure was he?
: House of Usher 07 July, 2007, 12:05:51 PM
: DavidXBrunt 12 July, 2007, 04:12:01 PM
Link: As heard in...
: Wils 24 July, 2007, 10:01:40 PM
(#) Number one being Peter Grant, who sadly died in 1995.
: Steve Green 29 July, 2007, 07:59:12 PM
: johnnystress 30 July, 2007, 10:15:19 AM
: johnnystress 30 July, 2007, 10:23:40 AM
: Eric Plumrose 30 July, 2007, 01:51:48 PM
Six feet UNNERGRAHHNNNNNNNND.
: paulvonscott 31 July, 2007, 07:07:33 PM
I feckin loved this band.
Thanks to Gary for the heads up.
Link: Independant Confirmation
: satchmo 31 July, 2007, 08:27:55 PM
Him and Bergman in the space of two days, and yet Shyamalan still lives? Thanks for nothing God.
: johnnystress 01 August, 2007, 10:03:07 AM
: petemaskreplica 06 August, 2007, 08:14:37 PM
: Wils 10 August, 2007, 10:29:06 PM
Tony Wilson
: Buddy 10 August, 2007, 10:58:50 PM
I'm actually quite shocked by that... he was quite an entertaining and opinionated (in a good way) person to listen to.
It also answers the question how much a human life is worth, less than £3,500-a-month it turns out.
I remember when the whole Iraq war think kicked off and Gordon Brown announced that there would be an unlimited war chest available to fight the war.
I thought at the time... so plenty of money available to kill people but when it comes to saving lives there is always a budget to work to.
If the money that has been shitted away on that no hope 'war on terror' was actually made available to the people who actually need it this country would alsmost certainly be in a better place.
I dispair!
: Adrian Bamforth 11 August, 2007, 12:05:34 AM
Also, we spend 3 times more on health than on defence. One good way to free up more money would be for us to all make sure we have a donor card - and register it. It costs a fortune to keep people on dialysis as they wait for years for a donor kidney to come up, their health failing - a friend of mine will be starting this week (until she has my kidney in a few weeks though more of that later...)
Link: UK Spending Breakdown
: Buddy 11 August, 2007, 01:18:06 AM
: I, Cosh 11 August, 2007, 02:14:57 AM
Without singing a single word he was an major influence on the music of the eighties and nineties.
I'm off to listen to Joy Division and New Order at obscenely high volume.
: Adrian Bamforth 11 August, 2007, 11:15:43 AM
I would imagine the best way to preserve life though would be to slash health spending here and send it all as overseas aid to where £100 a day means a lot more than saving one life, though I doubt many westerners would really be up for that in reality.
: Byron Virgo 11 August, 2007, 11:29:42 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 11 August, 2007, 12:31:19 PM
: Byron Virgo 11 August, 2007, 03:03:00 PM
Also, the idea that if we didn't have our fancy hi-tech weaponry, we'd all be suddenly forced back into national service is pretty inaccurate. The idea of large scale man-powered wars as we saw in the first two world wars are pretty much unfightable these days, thanks to a shift in public acceptance of soldiering fatalities that occurred around the time of the Vietnam/Cambodia conflict, as has been noted by the increasing level of public criticism during the (comparitively) low number of losses suffered in Iraq. Current Nato and Un thinking is to deploy peacekeeping forces largely drawn from the armies of nearby regions, though this policy has not been without its detractors.
Anyway, ultimately it comes down to a case of what's more important: we know for a fact that people will become sick and require medical treatment for a direct certainty, whereas we can only surmise that there *may* be some form of conflict into which we as a nation may possibly be drawn into on a combative level.
: petemaskreplica 11 August, 2007, 04:32:56 PM
: DavidXBrunt 11 August, 2007, 04:46:39 PM
: Bico 11 August, 2007, 05:27:58 PM
The NHS is a straightforward concept - it will always operate at a loss, and the idea that you can get 'ahead' of sickness or make a profit from the enterprise at some stage is a fallacy.
I think the best idea would be to follow Cuba's lead and round up anyone likely to need medical aid and dump them somewhere - I don't care where, they won't be my problem at that stage. That'll free up loads of beds and reduce the amount of money spent on the NHS, meaning we could spend it on other things, like renewable energy research and development, cheap housing for the poor, and blowing up people wearing turbans.
: Adrian Bamforth 11 August, 2007, 08:42:31 PM
Plus of course we can only estimate what the deterrent effect of an effective army. The ultimate aim of having a fighting force is to never have to use it. It sounded to me like you (Byron) were saying that money should be cut from defence, though I you're also saying that soldiers aren't well equipped enough. We just have to make the army work better than it does now while spending less on it.
: Bico 13 August, 2007, 05:24:47 PM
Link: Wieringo's DA page
: Bolt-01 14 August, 2007, 12:04:18 PM
Bolt-01
: The Adventurer 14 August, 2007, 12:07:06 PM
It's a god damned tragedy.
: Peter Wolf 15 August, 2007, 12:18:23 AM
Belated for Anthony Wilson : I didnt even know he was ill .Thats a real shame. You dont and wont ever get a record company like that again or a record company boss who was that innovative ever again .Not to mention all the music .And not forgetting all the artwork and packaging and the Hacienda which i never went to. The site has been turned into flats.I have been trying to find a lot of the Factory records i used to have and coincidentally found some today. singles by Section 25 and Quando Quando and A certain Ratio .
So i listened to Substance by Joy Division which i have had since it came out and enjoyed it very much.
The sleeve art has been compiled into a book.must get that sometime.
: Dudley 15 August, 2007, 09:39:23 AM
Not sure all British people see it as our job to shoulder the White Man's Burden. Many of us see the British interventions in Kosovo and Sierra Leone for what they were - self-aggrandizing acts of pure imperialism.
If British and American defence spending were redefined as "spending on defence", rather than aggressive warmaking in conflicts taking place inside internationally-approved national borders (i.e. making war without provocation), the world would be a lot happier.
: DavidXBrunt 15 August, 2007, 11:01:37 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 15 August, 2007, 04:26:59 PM
: House of Usher 15 August, 2007, 05:16:38 PM
Pharmaceutical companies are busting a gut to come up with new 'blockbuster' drugs (ones that make a lot of money), to devise new ways of treating already treatable illnesses, and also illnesses that can be managed much more cost-effectively than they can be cured (whatever that means) all the time a new drug remains under patent.
Drugs companies would love for us to foot the bill to help boost their share price, pay dividends to their shareholders and multi-million pound bonuses to their directors. However, we don't always need their new products, and NHS money is usually put to better use treating patients than paying more money for the drugs it uses for those same patients, and inventing new categories of patient with conditions the Health Service has never even thought about treating before.
Furthermore, many specialists would rather treat their patients with tried and trusted drugs with predictable results and survival rates than risk a less favourable outcome from a new therapy. Many would only put their patients forward for clinical trials of new drugs if there was absolutely no other remedy for their condition. Only an unscrupulous doctor would risk the life of a patient on a drug trial when an efficacious therapy already exists.
: Adrian Bamforth 15 August, 2007, 05:34:00 PM
: Peter Wolf 15 August, 2007, 05:57:42 PM
War or making war without provocation is like you pointed out a totally different thing altogether. I dont have a problem with the Armed forces intervening to stop genocide like Sierra Leone. I think thats something to be proud of .
I watched a film called Tears of the Sun recently .Very good it was too. Thats the kind of American foreign policy i would support . Its a fictional story but based on many real life events.I would recommend it to anyone .
Making War without provocation and aggresive warmaking even by its definition is not *defence* spending . There are lots of ways the world could be a happier place ..Illegal wars...... I have to stop
out of respect that this is a thread for the deceased not a rant thread.
: DavidXBrunt 15 August, 2007, 06:26:33 PM
: Peter Wolf 15 August, 2007, 08:51:59 PM
Bernard Manning although i admit to finding him funny as a guest on Mrs merton once as he was deliberatly winding up the audience was sadly never able to take the piss out of himself or at least be self depreciating. If you are going to take the piss out of others less fortunate or whatever at least be able to take it yourself.I did find him funny as i said but i didnt have much respect for him for the above reasons .He was a fat ugly fuck himself as he should have been reminded of more often. He became an anachronism but never a national institution . i wonder why ?
: Adrian Bamforth 16 August, 2007, 12:52:16 AM
: Bolt-01 16 August, 2007, 02:19:29 PM
Blimey.
"I'm very sorry to report that British comics artist Phil Gascoine
(http://lambiek.net/artists/g/gascoine_phil.htm) has died after a
short illness.
For those of you who knew him the news comes as a terrible shock. He
was once chairman of the SSI and always a consummate professional.
In the words of his good friend, fellow artist Barrie Mitchell, who I
spoke with this morning, "There are not a lot of artists who can
turn their hands to anything, but Phil was one of them."
I am preparing a tribute to Phil for my downthetubes web site and
would welcome memories of Phil if you have them. He was always one of
those creators who would mix with all generations and was still
working on DC Thomson's Wendy. He will be much missed by all who knew
him or worked with him.
Thanks in advance for any feedback you may have if you knew Phil
personally.
John Freeman"
Bolt-01
: Dudley 18 August, 2007, 07:50:15 AM
Link: Bill Deedes 1913-2007
: Matt Timson 18 August, 2007, 09:31:43 AM
Weren't they both UN operations?
: Dudley 18 August, 2007, 10:01:56 AM
: Matt Timson 18 August, 2007, 10:41:14 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 18 August, 2007, 11:24:42 AM
: JOE SOAP 18 August, 2007, 11:36:11 AM
: johnnystress 06 September, 2007, 09:09:02 AM
Link: Pavrotti RIP
: Noisybast 06 September, 2007, 09:52:07 AM
: Bico 08 September, 2007, 12:14:58 AM
Link: Pavarotti's funeral
: Matt Timson 11 September, 2007, 08:18:26 AM
Link: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/itn/20070911/tuk-tributes-pour-in-for-body-shop-found-dba1618_1.html
: Dizet_Sma 12 September, 2007, 04:38:30 PM
Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6984981.stm
: vzzbux 15 September, 2007, 08:48:19 AM
: ukdane 16 September, 2007, 07:21:12 AM
: Something Fishy 16 September, 2007, 10:42:47 AM
: Buddy 17 September, 2007, 12:23:31 AM
Very sad indeed
: Buddy 17 September, 2007, 12:23:41 AM
Very sad indeed
: Rob Spalding 17 September, 2007, 09:18:05 AM
Author of the Wheel of Time series. After a long fight against a chronic illness.
: I, Cosh 17 September, 2007, 09:49:29 AM
I'd heard he was pretty ill a couple of years ago. This means it'll never get finished now. Thank God I gave up on them after the fifth or sixth installment.
: Eric Plumrose 23 September, 2007, 12:19:06 PM
: ukdane 23 September, 2007, 07:22:14 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 23 September, 2007, 09:28:31 PM
: Wils 30 September, 2007, 11:07:31 AM
: vzzbux 20 October, 2007, 12:09:28 AM
V
: Wils 23 October, 2007, 12:18:30 AM
: JOE SOAP 23 October, 2007, 01:38:28 AM
: Trout 08 November, 2007, 11:59:47 PM
Link: Chad Varah
: Bolt-01 09 November, 2007, 09:50:27 AM
Great link Trouty, thanks
Bolt-01
: Eric Plumrose 09 November, 2007, 07:01:13 PM
>> He felt the job of volunteers was to listen, without talking about themselves.
Eh? Samaritans is neither an evangelical support group nor do volunteers talk about themsleves.
Sloppy, sloppy journalism from Auntie.
: Pete Wells 09 November, 2007, 09:33:36 PM
Poor Alfie :(
: House of Usher 09 November, 2007, 09:53:43 PM
: paulvonscott 23 November, 2007, 05:58:25 PM
Link: BBC
: ukdane 30 November, 2007, 11:26:22 PM
: Bart Oliver 01 December, 2007, 12:49:41 AM
I first became aware of Evel when I received a one of these as a birthday present from my antie in the states..
My quiet obsession with all things Evel continued-
This is a clipping from one of the Sundays I saved in an art school sketchbook.
God rest EK.
: Buttonman 01 December, 2007, 01:35:56 AM
: johnnystress 01 December, 2007, 09:13:14 AM
: satchmo 01 December, 2007, 11:37:09 AM
I feel as old as Methuselah :(
: Noisybast 01 December, 2007, 07:33:39 PM
: Peter Wolf 01 December, 2007, 08:18:15 PM
I wasnt a fan but he was a 70s icon as he was huge then as you heard the name so much.
Anyone care for an Orange spangle ?
: petemaskreplica 09 December, 2007, 09:33:51 PM
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,,2224205,00.html
: McNulty 11 January, 2008, 09:50:15 PM
Prime Minister Helen Clark said: "The legendary mountaineer, adventurer, and philanthropist is the best-known New Zealander ever to have lived.
"But most of all he was a quintessential Kiwi."
Sir Edmund conquered the world's highest mountain on May 29 1953.
After returning from the summit, the famously matter-of-fact climber greeted a fellow expedition member with the words: "Well, George, we've knocked the bastard off."
"He was an heroic figure who not only 'knocked off' Everest but lived a life of determination, humility, and generosity," Ms Clark said.
British adventurer and environmentalist Pen Hadow said Sir Edmund's death "closes one of the great chapters of planetary exploration".
"He was physically and metaphorically at the pinnacle of high adventure," said the Dartmoor-based Arctic and Antarctic explorer.
Because of Sir Edmund's conquest of Everest "millions of people will know him and will and will be affected in some way by his passing".
He said the climber turned his achievement to the benefit of the Sherpa community in which Mount Everest stands.
Sir Edmund climbed 11 different peaks of over 20,000ft before tackling Everest.
One of the few famous people I have seen in real life.
: DavidXBrunt 15 January, 2008, 02:15:04 PM
: johnnystress 18 January, 2008, 08:33:41 PM
Link: Vera croaks
: satchmo 19 January, 2008, 02:38:23 AM
Link: He kicked Spassky's ass
: House of Usher 19 January, 2008, 11:31:37 AM
In the 1980s she sued Elvira, Mistress of the Dark for stealing her act, but couldn't afford to pursue the legal action, so the case was dismissed. To be fair to Elvira, the show was originally to have starred Vampira, who would have got a production credit, until Maila Nurmi turned it down. To be fair to KHJ-TV, at least they changed the name of the character when they went ahead without her.
Lisa Marie gave a lovely deadpan performance as Vampira in Ed Wood (1994).
: Matt Timson 22 January, 2008, 10:00:06 PM
: Steve Green 22 January, 2008, 10:03:33 PM
- Steve
: Matt Timson 22 January, 2008, 10:05:15 PM
Slightly more...
Link: ...here
: radiator 22 January, 2008, 10:47:30 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 23 January, 2008, 12:29:41 AM
Damn....
He was just 28 and probably still had a very promicing career ahead of him.
Having just finished 'I'm not there' As one of the many Bob Dylans.
I guess the Joker role might have taken alot of out of him.
Drugs were found around his body.
Another lesson in mortality of people who famous but still human.
Link: Evidently this is true.
: SamuelAWilkinson 30 January, 2008, 07:06:04 PM
: Buttonman 30 January, 2008, 10:11:45 PM
On one hand I have an average sized penis, on the other it's enormous!
P.S. R.I.P. the R.I.P. thread - 5 goes and counting to post this!
: Jim_Campbell 30 January, 2008, 10:38:24 PM
ITV left short-handed!
Arf!
Jim
: petemaskreplica 30 January, 2008, 10:59:51 PM
: Trout 31 January, 2008, 12:05:22 AM
I know people queue up to praise the just-dead, but I was really struck by the way there were lots of tributes to how kind-hearted he was.
People have really been falling over themselves to say how nice he was.
- Trout
: Adrian Bamforth 31 January, 2008, 01:31:13 PM
I liked him, though I think Bob Monkhouse (also sadly gone) put it well by by saying he was always been encouraged by others to go further and further in his hidden camera stunts. Some of them were just cruel - even if you see the victims laughing about it later it WAS still cruel at the time. Many of them were just like watching a marriage breaking up, or watching someone literally in tears. The alien landing one as just disturbing the way they played with that woman's mind, I guess they just couldn't go further over that one.
To Beadle I'm sure it was all good fun as he got to know the victims afterward and share the joke together, though I felt more sorry for him in a way as he didn't understand what it was doing to his image week after week, when actually he was by all accounts a very charming and knowledgable man.
: petemaskreplica 31 January, 2008, 01:37:18 PM
Link: Mort comme un dodo
: paulvonscott 31 January, 2008, 09:17:51 PM
As I was growing up I watched Game for a Laugh when it first started, along with a lot of Saturday night 'enterainment telly' at the time. Later as I grew up I really couldn't watch it, and associated Jeremy Beadle with TV I thought was trash, as as such didn't care for him much to say the least.
I made the active decision to stop having any genuine dislike for Beadle when he came close to Hitler as the most hated person in some poll. He was just some TV guy and hadn't actually done anything against me, and I'd hate to be part of the mob.
Some time ago I was channel flicking and came across one of those dreadful wife swap/life swap programs with Beadle on, and I should have turned over immediately, but it turned out that outside of the brash personality he assumed for Tv he came across as a really nice guy, very pleasant, chatty, bright, and even patiently explained his disability to this couple he was staying with, when of course he didn't have to do anything of the sort.
Heard today he'd raised about 100 million squids for charity. Which is 100 million more than I've ever done. And overall I was quite surprised at how genuninely sad I felt. For Jeremy Beadle. Well, there you go.
As for that woman and the alien, she was on the Jeremy Vine show today talking about Beadle, and had nothing but warm things to say about him. I think the whole thing really had pushed her to the limit, and you can certainly argue it went too far. But I'm sure the woman wouldn't have had lunch with him years later if she'd felt hard done by.
: Eric Plumrose 02 February, 2008, 05:33:27 PM
: Eric Plumrose 02 February, 2008, 05:33:30 PM
: Eric Plumrose 02 February, 2008, 05:33:38 PM
: Eric Plumrose 02 February, 2008, 05:33:40 PM
: Eric Plumrose 02 February, 2008, 05:38:11 PM
: ned-kogar 03 February, 2008, 06:11:22 PM
He had one of the largest private libraries of esoterica in Britain. I wonder who'll inherit that?
: ThryllSeekyr 03 February, 2008, 06:56:58 PM
Then I sa his picture and read about comedic background.
Then the catch phrase 'Watch out, Beadle's About' came to mind just now.
I vaguely remember seeing something on televison during the early to mid eighties and the jingle using this catch phrase. It was that type of fun show that was rare in it's own time and all too commmon at the moment.
Am I right?
Is this connected to this fellow.
Anyway...
My condolences to this person whomever he turns out to be.
: Adrian Bamforth 03 February, 2008, 07:43:27 PM
Yes, a cruel commentator once said his favourite practical joke was shaking hands with people...
: Peter Wolf 03 February, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
: JOE SOAP 03 February, 2008, 10:10:43 PM
: ned-kogar 05 February, 2008, 09:41:06 AM
: DavidXBrunt 05 February, 2008, 04:05:27 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 06 February, 2008, 07:04:39 PM
Link: Flippin-eck...
: Buttonman 06 February, 2008, 07:24:54 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 11 February, 2008, 09:08:56 AM
Link: 'Your Gonna Need a Bigger Boat'
: Richmond Clements 11 February, 2008, 09:28:31 AM
: Bolt-01 11 February, 2008, 10:36:13 AM
Bolt-01
: Adrian Bamforth 11 February, 2008, 11:20:49 AM
: dweezil2 11 February, 2008, 02:41:50 PM
Performances of his calibre will be sorely missed.
RIP.
: JOE SOAP 11 February, 2008, 07:21:16 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 11 February, 2008, 11:19:10 PM
: The Adventurer 12 February, 2008, 09:32:17 AM
One of the greats is gone. :(
Link: Newsarama Reporting
: johnnystress 12 February, 2008, 01:21:15 PM
: Buttonman 03 March, 2008, 06:23:51 PM
Link: Paul Raymond
: I, Cosh 03 March, 2008, 10:09:14 PM
Be very careful who you accept a tissue to wipe the tears away from.
: paulvonscott 04 March, 2008, 09:17:47 PM
(rolls his D20 on the emotion table... gets a 3... I feel moderate sadness)
: Adrian Bamforth 04 March, 2008, 10:42:47 PM
: satchmo 04 March, 2008, 10:59:24 PM
It's a Swiss name, I think I read once all the world's Gygaxes can trace their lineage back to one castle in Switzerland. Probably set him on the geekward path!
: TordelBack 04 March, 2008, 11:14:53 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 05 March, 2008, 09:09:58 AM
: johnnystress 05 March, 2008, 10:55:43 AM
Link: RIP Boyd
: Richmond Clements 18 March, 2008, 12:32:11 PM
Link: Story
: Wils 18 March, 2008, 12:38:24 PM
Is he with Cod now?
What?! ;)
: Richmond Clements 18 March, 2008, 01:17:19 PM
Anthony Minghella- only 54.
Link: Story
: Dunk! 18 March, 2008, 02:08:12 PM
: DavidXBrunt 20 March, 2008, 12:19:34 PM
Link: A man for all seasons
: SamuelAWilkinson 20 March, 2008, 01:40:01 PM
Link: Like flies!
: satchmo 20 March, 2008, 03:57:23 PM
: DavidXBrunt 21 March, 2008, 10:51:00 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 22 March, 2008, 12:12:55 PM
: paulvonscott 06 April, 2008, 07:43:37 AM
: W. R. Logan 06 April, 2008, 09:53:52 AM
Guess they can take those guns from his cold, dead hands now
: JOE SOAP 06 April, 2008, 10:03:38 AM
: ThryllSeekyr 06 April, 2008, 06:08:29 PM
Such a shame to lose such a well respected actor and president of the Gun club.( What ever it's called.)
Garageman.
I understand the remark about him being Soylent green. A movie very much related to certain aspects of Mega City One. Though the movie itself was dissapointment when I eventualley saw this one. 'The Simpsons' parody was better.
He starred in some movies that have been remembered as classics.
'Ben-Hur' would not have been so big with out him.
I consider the Cecil B. Demille version of 'The Ten Commandments' a reason to stay interested in Biblical stories. Charlton Heston improved on this. From this film I recall that one line "Let My People Go!"
'Planet of the Apes'. A classic film series and with a post holocaust setting that I also consider to be derived from that same point in time on Mega City one. That and the evolved apes.
He says it all with this line from the film.
" Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!"
"Wayne's World Two" As the Good Actor. But just a snippet of what he said. " I once knew a girl who lived on Gordon Street"
Thats all I can say without being too rude and I can only wonder looking at the shark head shaped tombstone (Roy Scheider) if his will be two stone tablets.
: ThryllSeekyr 06 April, 2008, 06:09:43 PM
Such a shame to lose such a well respected actor and president of the Gun club.( What ever it's called.)
Garageman.
I understand the remark about him being Soylent green. A movie very much related to certain aspects of Mega City One. Though the movie itself was dissapointment when I eventualley saw this one. 'The Simpsons' parody was better.
He starred in some movies that have been remembered as classics.
'Ben-Hur' would not have been so big with out him.
I consider the Cecil B. Demille version of 'The Ten Commandments' a reason to stay interested in Biblical stories. Charlton Heston improved on this. From this film I recall that one line "Let My People Go!"
'Planet of the Apes'. A classic film series and with a post holocaust setting that I also consider to be derived from that same point in time on Mega City one. That and the evolved apes.
He says it all with this line from the film.
" Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!"
"Wayne's World Two" As the Good Actor. But just a snippet of what he said. " I once knew a girl who lived on Gordon Street"
Thats all I can say without being too rude and I can only wonder looking at the shark head shaped tombstone (Roy Scheider) if his will be two stone tablets.
: satchmo 06 April, 2008, 06:15:53 PM
: JOE SOAP 06 April, 2008, 06:19:04 PM
Foolish comment, how can you even compare.
: ThryllSeekyr 07 April, 2008, 02:17:13 AM
Anyway, I haven't seen 'Omega Man' , But I have seen 'El-Cid' and should have remembred thsi on my earlier post. Once comparing the last battle scene to something like Judge Dredd ( again.) Though this is unintentional.
: DavidXBrunt 07 April, 2008, 10:53:40 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 07 April, 2008, 10:57:45 AM
: johnnystress 07 April, 2008, 12:01:44 PM
Link: Lights, camel ,action
: ThryllSeekyr 07 April, 2008, 01:00:09 PM
( On horse back and in shining armour.)
I was saying.....
'I figured if Charlton Heston didn't die about four years ago. He might have been a good Fargo or Dredd as well.'
Damn my own words. I am now truly sorry for saying that now.
: Peter Wolf 07 April, 2008, 05:26:42 PM
I think he was ill anyway so i wouldnt worry about it.He did a lot of very worthwile political campaigning in the 60s and 70s.
: I, Cosh 07 April, 2008, 10:56:45 PM
Saw this at work, couldn't click the link but knew exactly what it was going to be. Nice work stress.
: ThryllSeekyr 07 April, 2008, 11:49:52 PM
'Such a shame to lose such a well respected actor and president of the Gun club.( What ever it's called.)'
*************************************************
I didn't notice what was written in the background in the picture I stuck up above.
'National Rifle Association'
A supporter he was. Not sure if he was the president.
Knowing his connection with firearms had provoked audible sigh from me when seeing the latest adaption of 'Planet of the Apes' where he had a role as the dying Father Zaius (this time one of the apes.)presenting his son Thade with a gun.
: Buddy 08 April, 2008, 12:01:27 AM
God bless ya youtube.
: ThryllSeekyr 08 April, 2008, 12:57:43 AM
: johnnystress 08 April, 2008, 08:57:47 AM
Link: Stump
: Richmond Clements 21 April, 2008, 12:06:44 PM
This one's hit me like a punch. I've only just found out from someone on another forum and my heads still spinning.
Link: RIP Danny
: Trout 25 April, 2008, 11:01:45 PM
Very sad about this one.
- Trout
Link: Humph
: simon 25 April, 2008, 11:12:02 PM
simon
: Trout 25 April, 2008, 11:43:18 PM
Apologies.
: Rex Banner 26 April, 2008, 09:12:17 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 26 April, 2008, 09:58:20 AM
Damn shame but what a great life. The lovely Samantha will miss sitting on his right hand.
: ming 26 April, 2008, 10:04:05 AM
...as the startled bush-baby of fate is approached by the short-sighted lavatory attendant of destiny...
: Bart Oliver 26 April, 2008, 10:06:06 AM
A true renaissance man- so long Humph.
: SamuelAWilkinson 26 April, 2008, 11:07:47 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 26 April, 2008, 02:31:08 PM
The reading of Humph's will was an emotional accoasion: Even Samantha had tears in her eyes when she recieved his horn. She said it was a long time coming but it still made her choke.
: Tweak72 28 April, 2008, 02:53:23 PM
: TordelBack 28 April, 2008, 03:22:36 PM
: Steve Green 28 April, 2008, 04:53:35 PM
"We've got a stage version of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue and did a show without him, the first in 36 years, in Bournemouth last Tuesday, when Rob Brydon deputised brilliantly. What Rob didn't know was our great producer Jon Naismith got Humph to record an introduction in hospital, and what the audience heard was: 'Good evening. This is Humphrey Lyttelton. I can't do the show tonight because I'm in hospital; I wish I'd thought of this earlier. Will you give a big welcome to Rob Brydon?' Rob was very touched by that. It got the show off to a great start."
: Matt Timson 30 April, 2008, 02:15:44 PM
: LARF 30 April, 2008, 02:17:32 PM
na, na, nada, na nana, na na
na, na, nada, na nana, na na
Heaven Xpress
: Trout 30 April, 2008, 06:40:51 PM
A fascinating life, and a link to a bloody good comic - Doom Patrol.
- Trout
: Wils 02 June, 2008, 03:16:04 PM
Link: Diabolik Dies
: johnnystress 02 June, 2008, 05:42:37 PM
Link: Bo Diddley RIP
: ukdane 28 June, 2008, 04:01:01 PM
http://http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080628-Turner.html
(http://http://i.newsarama.com/images/Grace-Turner-ff.jpg)
: The Monarch 28 June, 2008, 05:44:15 PM
: ukdane 28 June, 2008, 06:46:49 PM
: "The monarch"
That was perticularly sad cancer at 37....
Technically it was cancer at 31, dead at 37.
Certainly makes you think, when people so close (or younger) to your age start popping off.
: critter 29 June, 2008, 12:59:06 AM
critter
: nameuser 29 June, 2008, 11:16:03 AM
: nameuser 29 June, 2008, 11:35:53 AM
: Tweak72 29 June, 2008, 01:41:27 PM
: "critter"
My sister in law passed away on June 17, 2008 of cancer. Helen Crites, 69yrs old.
critter
Commiserations Critter
Tweak
: Peter Wolf 29 June, 2008, 03:17:16 PM
American anti-establishment stand up comedian Ranter extraordinaire.
Died last week of chest pains/heart attack.
Unfortunate and will be missed by many.
He spoke the truth.
: critter 29 June, 2008, 09:36:14 PM
: "Tweak72"
Commiserations Critter
Tweak
Thanks Tweak
critter
: Ignatzmonster 30 June, 2008, 05:57:30 AM
And can I just say Mek-quakes Leftovers is the best user name ever. (Had to try the new color[sic] capacity.)
: Bolt-01 30 June, 2008, 10:06:15 AM
: Ignatzmonster 30 June, 2008, 05:08:43 PM
: Ignatzmonster 30 June, 2008, 05:13:44 PM
http://http://www.etapet.net/en/gallery-118-0-wallpapers-John-Berkey.html
: death by bongo 02 July, 2008, 10:53:01 PM
Condolences for you and your familiy's loss, Critter.
: Buddy 02 July, 2008, 11:32:47 PM
: satchmo 03 July, 2008, 12:01:58 AM
My condolences Critter.
: TordelBack 03 July, 2008, 01:49:44 PM
And I'm more genuinely sorry about Don Davis, who left shoes in the SGC that neither RDA nor Beau Bridges could fill.
I won't cheapen the more serious personal losses noted above by mentioning them in a joke-post, but my sincere sympathies to the boarder concerned and his family.
: Wils 04 July, 2008, 11:16:37 AM
(http://http://static.whatsontv.co.uk/images/07828_151625_JACK_SUGDEN_11.jpg)
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7489418.stm
: Richmond Clements 04 July, 2008, 12:49:34 PM
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7489591.stm
: Wils 05 July, 2008, 08:23:09 PM
(http://http://images.comicbookresources.com/artists/TURNER-mike1_sm.jpg)
(http://http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/478424209_1dde7ea7bf.jpg)
>>News item at CBR<< (http://http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16988)
: DavidXBrunt 22 July, 2008, 07:31:12 PM
: satchmo 22 July, 2008, 09:45:41 PM
http://http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/07/21/rip-creig-flessel/
: Richmond Clements 09 August, 2008, 06:23:26 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7551477.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7551477.stm)
50 is no age to be dying...
: satchmo 09 August, 2008, 11:11:43 PM
: Jim_Campbell 10 August, 2008, 12:28:16 AM
: "His Lordship rac"
Bernie Mac.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7551477.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7551477.stm)
50 is no age to be dying...
No, it isn't.
However, "complications arising from" is quite frequently a euphemism for AIDS, a disease we like to think has gone away because no-one talks about it any more. Maybe that wasn't the case with Bernie Mac, but I don't apologize for any offence caused by mentioning it, because it needs mentioning.
Cheers
Jim
: House of Usher 10 August, 2008, 03:08:30 PM
: "Jim_Campbell"
Maybe that wasn't the case with Bernie Mac
Indeed. Sarcoidosis is quite a different immune disorder altogether, and a genetic cause has been mooted. According to wikipedia,
"The current working hypothesis is that in genetically susceptible individuals sarcoidosis is caused through alteration in immune response after exposure to an environmental, occupational, or infectious agent". - Rossman MD, Kreider ME (August 2007). "Lesson learned from ACCESS (A Case Controlled Etiologic Study of Sarcoidosis)". Proc Am Thorac Soc 4 (5): 453–6.
: Peter Wolf 10 August, 2008, 09:49:38 PM
A scientologist BUT he made some good music and was an innovator.
: satchmo 10 August, 2008, 10:03:46 PM
: satchmo 10 August, 2008, 10:14:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAa5rP64YbQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAa5rP64YbQ)
: Jim_Campbell 10 August, 2008, 11:00:29 PM
: "peterwolf"
A scientologist BUT he made some good music and was an innovator.
And he was Chef in South Park. Doesn't get any better than that.
Cheers!
Jim
: Richmond Clements 11 August, 2008, 09:06:52 AM
: "satchmo"
He was also the Duke of New York, A-Number One! More sad news.
Damn straight!
: Wils 11 August, 2008, 10:25:36 AM
: satchmo 11 August, 2008, 10:37:14 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7554044.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7554044.stm)
: worldshown 17 August, 2008, 07:49:49 PM
Not famous in life, but becoming infamous after it.
http://http://www.legacy.com/TimesHeraldOnline/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=115754551
What the hell do you have to do for your kids to write an o-bitch-uary like that?
: Roger Godpleton 17 August, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
I was upset when I got a Playstation instead of an N64 that one christmas, but this is taking it too far.
: DavidXBrunt 18 August, 2008, 06:05:32 AM
[urlhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0260731/][/url]
: Bongo Jack 18 August, 2008, 06:00:07 PM
: gnilleps 30 August, 2008, 01:00:01 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7589102.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7589102.stm)
: Buttonman 30 August, 2008, 01:23:55 AM
: TordelBack 30 August, 2008, 03:01:02 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 30 August, 2008, 11:14:25 AM
: petemaskreplica 01 September, 2008, 01:21:06 PM
: DavidXBrunt 01 September, 2008, 01:36:56 PM
I once asked Si Spurrier, via the chatroom, whether the'd specified Campbell for the likeness to Lob and he blankly denied knowledge of him. He obviously gooogled the name because he later posted an image of Ken in the chatroom and something eloquent like 'Fucking Hell!'. When I later met Carl Critchlow and mentioned this he smiled and said "They'd better hurry up and make the movie before Ken get's too old"...
: M.I.K. 01 September, 2008, 02:07:22 PM
: "DavidXBrunt"
How appropriate that Lobster Random is still on the main page then.
Lobster Random always reminded me of him too. Didn't the opening titles of the old kids' show "Erasmus Microman" have a picture of his face that looked a lot like that prog cover?
: Buttonman 01 September, 2008, 04:08:01 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 01 September, 2008, 05:06:54 PM
: M.I.K. 01 September, 2008, 06:03:05 PM
: Dark Jimbo 01 September, 2008, 09:24:17 PM
I feel pretty bad that only now do I find out who exactly he was.
: Matt Timson 03 September, 2008, 12:41:34 AM
What will become of the movie industry now?!?
: JOE SOAP 03 September, 2008, 10:00:03 AM
: JOE SOAP 03 September, 2008, 10:00:57 AM
: "M.I.K."
The Erasmus Microman thing I mentioned, basically was a, (more educational), version of Doctor Who, but on ITV and with an even more limited budget. He travelled back through time with a couple of kids meeting famous historical people.
yeah, and he looked like a kiddy fiddler.
: paulvonscott 03 September, 2008, 01:05:53 PM
Guy creeped my out as a kid, though I grew less affeared as I got older.
: Grant Goggans 03 September, 2008, 11:18:04 PM
: M.I.K. 03 September, 2008, 11:39:18 PM
: JOE SOAP 03 September, 2008, 11:44:05 PM
: Peter Wolf 04 September, 2008, 01:12:37 AM
: "Matt Timson"
Don LaFontaine- or the bloke that does all those "In a world where... etc." voiceovers for trailers.
What will become of the movie industry now?!?
"In a World ruled by Fear and Violence a Hero will Rise ...................."
I will miss movie trailer voiceover guy.
: Peter Wolf 04 September, 2008, 01:14:10 AM
: "Buttonman"
He'll always be Roger from the Anniversary Party episode of Fawlty Towers for me.
I dont know him from anything else.
: ukdane 15 September, 2008, 05:31:25 PM
: LARF 16 September, 2008, 10:20:03 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7618198.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7618198.stm)
: LARF 16 September, 2008, 10:21:04 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7617644.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7617644.stm)
: Queen Firey-Bou 16 September, 2008, 03:00:19 PM
Stop bloody dying people !
: Matt Timson 27 September, 2008, 04:17:47 PM
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/200809 ... d0ae9.html (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080927/twl-screen-legend-paul-newman-dies-3fd0ae9.html)
: ThryllSeekyr 03 October, 2008, 11:56:43 AM
http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061512/board/nest/118821943
......... in the IMDB forum under 'Cool Hand Luke'.
The first time I watched the whole film, all the way through. It me had thinking ' Why didn't they all try to escape together?'
Don't know what his best know line was, over all.
By my own reckoning his best films were those I'm watching now, and maybe 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'The Hustler Movie'.
Looking this up now.
Nothing attracts my attention here.
Always thought he'd my a great --well known character from Mega City One, always wearing the Pin Strip suit and bowler hat, but I forget his name.-- since i had first seen the rerun of 'The Colour of Money'
( Watching this now.) last year.
I always wondered what he really puts in his Salad Dressing. Because it was always referred to as Paul Newman's own.
All I can add here is that I hope he Rests in Piece.
: jakeblues69 03 October, 2008, 01:11:29 PM
: "Matt Timson"
Paul Newman.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/200809 ... d0ae9.html (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080927/twl-screen-legend-paul-newman-dies-3fd0ae9.html)
I heard that the cancer thing was all bullshit, he died from eating 51 hard boiled eggs.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 08 October, 2008, 05:53:14 PM
http://http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Bob-Friend-Former-Sky-News-Presenter-Dies-Aged-70-After-Suffering-From-Cancer/Article/200810115115343?videoSourceID=ec6e1ae93acdc110VgnVCM1000005d04170aRCRD&lpos=UK_News_Article_Inline_Player_List_0&lid=ARTICLE_15115343_Bob_Friend_Former_Sky_News_Presenter_Dies_Aged_70_After_Suffering_From_Cancer
: Jim_Campbell 12 October, 2008, 06:15:45 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7666065.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7666065.stm)
I would generally mourn the passing of most human beings, but this one has really left the world no poorer. Good riddance!
Cheers
Jim
: Richmond Clements 17 October, 2008, 09:13:09 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7677004.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7677004.stm)
: radiator 05 November, 2008, 07:49:44 PM
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7711763.stm
: Richmond Clements 06 November, 2008, 09:17:48 AM
: DavidXBrunt 16 November, 2008, 10:40:46 PM
John Ringham, who'se face you'd recognise if nothing else. I think I'm right in saying he appeared in every programme ever made in Britain though he missed out on legend status when he was dropped from Dads Army after the first episode. He played a minor role in Ring Of Bright Water which means when he gets up to heaven and has to justify himself at the Pearly Gates he can justifiably kick them in and walk in like he owns the place. Played Tloxtl the baddy in Doctor Who and The Aztecs.
: Dark Jimbo 17 November, 2008, 11:00:40 AM
: "DavidXBrunt"
John Ringham... Played Tloxtl the baddy in Doctor Who and The Aztecs.
Shame - I only finished watching The Aztecs for the very first time yesterday, and his performance really impressed.
: Albion 09 December, 2008, 07:10:52 AM
: TordelBack 09 December, 2008, 07:34:14 AM
Oliver Postgate
Aw crap crap crappity crap. What a guy. Along with Jim Henson, Oliver Postgate was the (then unbeknowsnt to me) biggest fixture in my cultural life in the years before Star Wars. I still watch and enjoy his stuff, and The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor were successively my favourite programmes, or so my mother tells me. I still rate the arrival of the probe in the Clangers as one of the great TV moments, and a key influence on my love of SF and space exploration in general.
: DavidXBrunt 09 December, 2008, 07:45:19 AM
: Bouwel 09 December, 2008, 08:24:35 AM
-Bouwel-
(Altogether: 'Heave! Heave!!')
: Queen Firey-Bou 09 December, 2008, 09:35:21 AM
: satchmo 09 December, 2008, 10:54:39 AM
Also, R.I.P. Forrest J Ackerman.
: Buddy 09 December, 2008, 11:18:31 AM
There was a documentary on telly about him and in the docu the guy going to his house had to phone him (for directions or to arrange the interview or something) and it actually showed you the numbers he was dialing.
So, we got the international code for California (or wherever it was he was living) and called him.
To our amazement it actually was his number and we got an answer phone, we left a message and that was that.
About a week later Forrest called back to my mates phone and they chatted for about an hour.
A few weeks later a package arrived at my mates house packed with issues of Famous Monsters and other film related material as well as Ackerman postcards and keyrings.
The keyfob he sent had the message 'Remember me with every key. 4E 4E 4E 4E'
I also had a workmate who called at his house when on a trip to the states.
Forrey invited him in, showed him around the Ackerman Museum and then took him out to dinner!
A real top bloke and will be sadly missed. One of a kind.
: satchmo 09 December, 2008, 11:29:55 AM
: Matt Timson 12 December, 2008, 12:19:59 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_ ... ettie_page (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_en_ce/obit_bettie_page)
: Tweak72 12 December, 2008, 01:12:24 PM
: "Matt Timson"
Bettie Page
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_ ... ettie_page (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_en_ce/obit_bettie_page)
A very sad one
: Tanky 12 December, 2008, 05:22:21 PM
: "Tweak72"
: "Matt Timson"Bettie Page
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_ ... ettie_page (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_en_ce/obit_bettie_page)
A very sad one
Indeed
: House of Usher 12 December, 2008, 05:34:06 PM
: "Tweak72"
A very sad one
But how sad really? She lived to be 85. I for one didn't even know she was still alive, so her death came as a surprise to me. I'm glad Bettie Page lived, and that she lived to such an age as she did.
: Dark Jimbo 12 December, 2008, 05:44:15 PM
: "House of Usher"
But how sad really? She lived to be 85. I for one didn't even know she was still alive, so her death came as a surprise to me. I'm glad Bettie Page lived, and that she lived to such an age as she did.
I have to admit, I'd assumed she was long dead.
: Dandontdare 12 December, 2008, 07:53:37 PM
: Grant Goggans 12 December, 2008, 10:35:54 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28197683/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28197683/)
: Woolly 14 December, 2008, 11:50:17 AM
My Nan will be gutted
(http://http://www.iknow-yorkshire.co.uk/hotel_pictures/9764a.jpg)
: DavidXBrunt 14 December, 2008, 12:27:07 PM
: JamesC 14 December, 2008, 07:28:44 PM
: Bouwel 14 December, 2008, 08:04:46 PM
-Bouwel-
: Richmond Clements 19 December, 2008, 09:15:34 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7791210.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7791210.stm)
: Bouwel 19 December, 2008, 09:39:54 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7789813.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7789813.stm)
-Bouwel-
: TordelBack 19 December, 2008, 09:47:33 AM
: Goaty 19 December, 2008, 09:50:51 AM
Very sorry to hear about the great Majel Barrett. Her hilarious Lwxana Troi was one of the best things about TNG, and both Number 1 from The Cage and Nurse Chapel from TOS were, well, smokin'.
And voice of some computers on many ships of Star Trek series, even films and new Star Trek film!
: DavidXBrunt 20 December, 2008, 12:32:03 PM
: Roger Godpleton 25 December, 2008, 01:48:59 PM
: Roger Godpleton 25 December, 2008, 01:52:22 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 25 December, 2008, 10:40:39 PM
: Bouwel 26 December, 2008, 08:41:19 AM
Mee-Oww
-Bouwel-
: Tiplodocus 26 December, 2008, 04:08:01 PM
(pause)
Pinter
(longer pause)
Sad.
(Very long pause)
Rest In Peace.
: Peter Wolf 26 December, 2008, 05:48:04 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 27 December, 2008, 12:00:23 AM
: W. R. Logan 02 January, 2009, 04:28:26 PM
Saturday mornings in front of the telly with a pile of comics was the highlight of my week.
From reading those bog paper comics, to winning an Eagle Award, working for the House Of Tharg for a short period of time and the people I class as friends I owe all to her, my life will be poorer for her absence but has been enriched because of her.
Edith Houghton
03/04/1926 – 02/01/2009
: I, Cosh 02 January, 2009, 04:52:44 PM
: Pete Wells 02 January, 2009, 05:58:17 PM
: TordelBack 02 January, 2009, 06:16:41 PM
: Ignatzmonster 03 January, 2009, 05:44:51 PM
Here's an interview Westlake did with The Onion AV club two years back. He comes off as a good guy and a writer who loves his work.
http://http://www.avclub.com/content/node/55345
: the shutdown man 05 January, 2009, 10:58:11 AM
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39658 (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39658)
: LARF 06 January, 2009, 12:17:17 PM
After only just turning 100 years old Woolworths finally passed away today, but not before the vultures descended on its' empty corpse...
http://http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4022017.Scavengers_and_looters_pick_over_remains_of_Woolies/
: Albion 06 January, 2009, 09:17:31 PM
I'm glad I got to see them at the Royal Festival Hall in 2007.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7814150.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7814150.stm)
: Richmond Clements 07 January, 2009, 09:23:41 AM
: "albion83uk"
Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton has died.
I'm glad I got to see them at the Royal Festival Hall in 2007.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7814150.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7814150.stm)
Hopefully Iggy sorted him with some insurance before he died.
Christ Iggy- what are you doing???
: DavidXBrunt 07 January, 2009, 12:20:42 PM
: ukdane 07 January, 2009, 04:00:08 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 08 January, 2009, 09:07:01 PM
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7817315.stm
: House of Usher 09 January, 2009, 02:42:11 PM
: Wils 09 January, 2009, 03:42:18 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 11 January, 2009, 02:14:28 AM
: JOE SOAP 11 January, 2009, 03:16:16 AM
: "ThryllSeekyr"
I forgot to mention I read online somewhere that John Travolta's sixteen year old son died sometime last week.
Not exactly "Staying Alive" for Travolta.
Sorry, couldn't resist. RIP.
: DavidXBrunt 12 January, 2009, 09:38:07 AM
: I, Cosh 12 January, 2009, 08:08:13 PM
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/7824275.stm
: I, Cosh 12 January, 2009, 08:09:52 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 13 January, 2009, 01:14:25 AM
He died of seizure, while holidaying in the Bahama's.....
: gnilleps 13 January, 2009, 08:53:23 AM
http://http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/feature.php/23101/john-scott-martin
: DavidXBrunt 13 January, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
: satchmo 13 January, 2009, 02:40:12 PM
: Dunk! 14 January, 2009, 04:57:36 PM
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7829267.stm
: Bouwel 14 January, 2009, 05:00:40 PM
-Bouwel-
: Richmond Clements 14 January, 2009, 07:18:46 PM
Terrible news.
: Kerrin 14 January, 2009, 08:24:36 PM
: JOE SOAP 14 January, 2009, 08:32:21 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 14 January, 2009, 08:54:38 PM
: Grant Goggans 14 January, 2009, 10:04:34 PM
Somebody put Robert Vaughn under police protection!
: M.I.K. 14 January, 2009, 10:14:02 PM
Sorry about that. It's me genes.
: Kerrin 14 January, 2009, 10:17:38 PM
: "Grant Goggans"
Somebody put Robert Vaughn under police protection!
And Leslie Nielssen under Police Squad protection.
: Peter Wolf 14 January, 2009, 10:26:56 PM
There was a Ricardo Montalban block i remember.
: Buttonman 15 January, 2009, 12:06:33 AM
: johnnystress 15 January, 2009, 09:07:49 AM
: Goaty 15 January, 2009, 09:30:12 AM
(http://http://www.johnshoffner.com/images/trek/movies-villains-misc/kahn-ricardo-montalban.jpg)
: TordelBack 15 January, 2009, 10:05:40 AM
Well, I sincerely hope not. Not a great actor, but a brilliant one - he was the thing that made me take note of Star Trek in the first place, and nothing it's been since has ever quite lived up to Khan. RIP.
: the shutdown man 15 January, 2009, 10:07:39 AM
: Bouwel 15 January, 2009, 10:11:26 AM
Have I been living in a time warp?
-Bouwel-
: Peter Wolf 15 January, 2009, 10:41:42 AM
A good actor like Patrick McGoohan makes you really hate the villain onscreen.
: Adrian Bamforth 15 January, 2009, 07:11:14 PM
: Eric Plumrose 15 January, 2009, 09:33:18 PM
Arses.
: Daveycandlish 16 January, 2009, 05:32:45 PM
No doubt dreaming of She Who Must Be Obeyed
: Batman's Superior Cousin 16 January, 2009, 05:50:06 PM
: "Daveycandlish"
John Mortimer, creator of Rumpole of the Bailey, died in his sleep at the age of 85.Damn you for beating this news to the board before me, Also RIP to him!
No doubt dreaming of She Who Must Be Obeyed
: SamuelAWilkinson 16 January, 2009, 06:20:26 PM
Oddly enough, the first time I came across his stuff was in the pages of Preacher, and it was all bloody lovely.
: TordelBack 16 January, 2009, 07:06:39 PM
: Bouwel 18 January, 2009, 10:35:54 AM
-Bouwel-
: House of Usher 18 January, 2009, 11:20:16 AM
"The artist served as an officer in the 1st Gurkha Rifles in World War II, before joining a course at the Maidstone College of Art." - what a guy!
: Tweak72 18 January, 2009, 11:51:45 AM
http://http://www.tonyhart.co.uk
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7836112.stm
http://http://www.hazzamon.co.uk/roger.html
: JOE SOAP 18 January, 2009, 12:05:20 PM
: Kerrin 18 January, 2009, 01:17:46 PM
: Daveycandlish 18 January, 2009, 02:55:43 PM
There's just too many going too quickly
: JamesC 18 January, 2009, 04:02:17 PM
: TordelBack 18 January, 2009, 06:47:07 PM
: SamuelAWilkinson 18 January, 2009, 08:26:33 PM
Even though you didn't know it at the time, you guys have been a real support to me just by carrying on the usual board antics and providing me with an easy-to-access place to find something to crack a smile at. I'm not good at this sort of stuff (particularly with people I've never actually met), but I just wanted to say thanks to the lot of you for being here and doing your collective things. It's nice to know that normal stuff carries on.
Cheers.
: Buttonman 18 January, 2009, 09:21:38 PM
: Trout 18 January, 2009, 09:37:21 PM
All the best, mate.
- Trout
: Roger Godpleton 18 January, 2009, 09:39:20 PM
: "SamuelAWilkinson"
Today marks exactly one month since my dear old Dad lost his fight with cancer and died.
Even though you didn't know it at the time, you guys have been a real support to me just by carrying on the usual board antics and providing me with an easy-to-access place to find something to crack a smile at. I'm not good at this sort of stuff (particularly with people I've never actually met), but I just wanted to say thanks to the lot of you for being here and doing your collective things. It's nice to know that normal stuff carries on.
Cheers.
Sorry for your lost, and apologies if my typical boorishness led to any offence.
: COMMANDO FORCES 19 January, 2009, 02:47:45 AM
She was one of the early female pilots and she's also had an Airbus A380 named after her in the Quantas fleet.
They don't make them like her very often.
: Hoagy 19 January, 2009, 03:29:23 AM
Didn't she go on 20 questions with Groucho Marx?
: Batman's Superior Cousin 19 January, 2009, 10:33:48 AM
: johnnystress 19 January, 2009, 10:39:10 AM
: Tanky 21 January, 2009, 11:42:37 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink ... -died.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/4295701/The-man-who-invented-the-doner-kebab-has-died.html)
: Bouwel 27 January, 2009, 07:08:52 PM
Is the Angel of Death on comission at the moment?
-Bouwel-
: satchmo 29 January, 2009, 05:46:11 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 858458.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7858458.stm)
: Peter Wolf 29 January, 2009, 06:34:01 PM
: "satchmo"
The wonderful John Martyn.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 858458.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7858458.stm)
FFS !!!
and anger.I am going to listen to Sundays Child now.He was living in Hastings when he wrote that LP and Solid Air.
: Dandontdare 29 January, 2009, 07:18:06 PM
: DavidXBrunt 29 January, 2009, 09:40:02 PM
If you're not watching Supernatural you should. More fun than you can imagine.
: Roger Godpleton 29 January, 2009, 09:50:35 PM
: Bouwel 03 February, 2009, 04:32:26 PM
Does this mean we can expect a funeral or crematorium set soon?
-Bouwel-
: johnnystress 05 February, 2009, 09:26:49 AM
Lux Interior, lead singer of The Cramps, passed away this morning due to an existing heart condition at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California at 4:30 AM PST today. Lux has been an inspiration and influence to millions of artists and fans around the world. He and wife Poison Ivy’s contributions with The Cramps have had an immeasurable impact on modern music.
The Cramps emerged from the original New York punk scene of CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, with a singular sound and iconography. Their distinct take on rockabilly and surf along with their midnight movie imagery reminded us all just how exciting, dangerous, vital and sexy rock and roll should be and has spawned entire subcultures. Lux was a fearless frontman who transformed every stage he stepped on into a place of passion, abandon, and true freedom. He is a rare icon who will be missed dearly.
: Wils 05 February, 2009, 09:54:25 AM
: "johnnystress"
Cramps Singer Lux Interior Dead At 62
Bloody hell. That's a real shame. Because he looked like he'd died about 30 years ago, there was always that feeling that he'd go on forever. I'll sadly have to remove The Cramps from my list of bands to see if I ever get the chance. :(
: Batman's Superior Cousin 25 February, 2009, 09:54:28 PM
: Wils 26 February, 2009, 01:01:07 PM
: mogzilla 26 February, 2009, 02:09:16 PM
: "Wils"
Miserable harridan Wendy Richard.i thought she already was
: Buttonman 26 February, 2009, 02:31:14 PM
: TordelBack 26 February, 2009, 03:40:18 PM
To me she'll always be the lovely Miss Brahms who made even that brown uniform sexy.
Ditto, one of my very earliest crushes was cheeky Miss Brahms... along with Sugar Kane Kowalczyck, Calamity Jane and errr Floella Benjamin.
Incidentally, Pauline Fowler's descent into horrid lonely shrewishness so closely echoed the personality of her own mother, the dreaded Lou Beale, that it was actually kind of brilliant. Richard was quite correct not to allow Pauline to remarry.
And I know her politics stank, but I wasn't voting for her.
: Bouwel 26 February, 2009, 04:18:25 PM
Happy memories from childhood when TV was worth watching.
-Bouwel-
: Eric Plumrose 26 February, 2009, 04:21:16 PM
: TordelBack 26 February, 2009, 05:08:06 PM
...Floella shouldn't be crossing the finishing line on this thread any time soon.
I should hope not! I hate this bloody thread and its catalogue of the inevitable, but I can't stay away.
: DavidXBrunt 26 February, 2009, 05:28:37 PM
: Grant Goggans 26 February, 2009, 05:36:50 PM
Pylon was the first band I saw when I moved to Athens in 1989, reopening the Georgia Theatre.
: Daveycandlish 26 February, 2009, 08:00:49 PM
It's bloody never ending isn't it?
: vzzbux 26 February, 2009, 09:39:19 PM
V
: Eric Plumrose 27 February, 2009, 06:47:48 AM
: "DavidXBrunt"
Ah Floella. She's appeared in The Sarah Jane Adventures, don't you know.And, uh . . . Run, Fatboy, Run.
: TordelBack 27 February, 2009, 08:10:15 AM
I will always remember Wendy Richards from when she got her jugs out in one of the carry on films, cant remember which at the mo.
Think you might be thinking of another Eastend matriarch there, vzzbux. I've heard rumours she had an unclad role in A Cockwork Orange, but if she did I never noticed her.
: Bouwel 27 February, 2009, 08:13:57 AM
Umm...someone told me this of course. Yes.
-Bouwel-
: DavidXBrunt 27 February, 2009, 08:21:29 AM
: "Eric Plumrose"
: "DavidXBrunt"Ah Floella. She's appeared in The Sarah Jane Adventures, don't you know.And, uh . . . Run, Fatboy, Run.
Can I just say how much I hate Run, Fatboy, Run? I was writing a script for years and then that came along with too many similarities to mine so I had to junk all the work.
: satchmo 27 February, 2009, 04:58:13 PM
+++TRANSMISSION ENDS+++
: Adrian Bamforth 27 February, 2009, 06:40:45 PM
: "vzzbux"
I will always remember Wendy Richards from when she got her jugs out in one of the carry on films, cant remember which at the mo.
She will always be remembered for her two career-defining parts.
ADE
: radiator 27 February, 2009, 06:54:25 PM
: Bouwel 27 February, 2009, 06:58:42 PM
-Bouwel-
: vzzbux 27 February, 2009, 10:23:34 PM
V
: Pete Wells 28 February, 2009, 12:26:09 AM
Speaking of which, some of my earliest and fondest memories are of being transfixed by the length of Floella Benjamin's nipples. Happy days!
: TordelBack 28 February, 2009, 05:51:50 AM
She definatly got her paps out in a carry on film. I think it was one of the school ones and she was in a fight with Bab's Windsor.
I bow to your superior knipoledge.
: Buddy 28 February, 2009, 08:48:18 AM
: "Pete Wells"
Aw maaan, the RIPs thread is turning into the Nips thread!
Speaking of which, some of my earliest and fondest memories are of being transfixed by the length of Floella Benjamin's nipples. Happy days!
I must have missed that episode of Play School!
: Dandontdare 28 February, 2009, 04:40:59 PM
: vzzbux 01 March, 2009, 10:17:24 PM
Anyway back to the Thread
On a personal note I have just found out that an old friend who I haven't been in contact with died about 4 years ago.
R.I.P Mark, You were a dick sometimes bit still a good friend.
V
: Dark Jimbo 01 March, 2009, 10:39:48 PM
: "TordelBack"
She definatly got her baps out in a carry on film. I think it was one of the school ones and she was in a fight with Bab's Windsor.
I bow to your superior knipoledge.
Unfortunately, he's completely wrong.
Richards appeared in two Carry Ons, and got her baps out in neither. I suspect Vzzbuxx is thinking of this scene http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5fIvx6uQ0s&feature=PlayList&p=3DB812156B9505D2&playnext=1&index=31 from Carry On girls. You'll see Richards stood just behind Babs' shoulder at the start of the scene, and then she's just sort of stood around at the end looking on, still clothed, and doesn't actually do any fighting.
: Dark Jimbo 01 March, 2009, 10:41:21 PM
Sorry pal.
: vzzbux 01 March, 2009, 10:48:22 PM
With the film I was young when I saw that film and with all those jubblies flying around who looks at faces.
V
: Dark Jimbo 01 March, 2009, 10:54:34 PM
The fact that I'm 24 and able to recall so much about Carry On Girls is probably doing no favours for my street cred, either.
: vzzbux 03 March, 2009, 08:18:37 PM
V
: Bouwel 03 March, 2009, 08:38:16 PM
-Bouwel-
: Buddy 03 March, 2009, 11:33:03 PM
: Buttonman 03 March, 2009, 11:41:36 PM
: Roger Godpleton 03 March, 2009, 11:54:05 PM
: I, Cosh 04 March, 2009, 12:00:55 AM
: Buddy 04 March, 2009, 12:56:40 AM
Excuse me while I ramble on here....
It wasn't compleatly out of the blue but happened much sooner and quicker than expected.
She was diagnosed with lung cancer just before christmas (a heavy smoker years ago but had given up about 12 years ago) and started therapy in the new year.
She seemed to be handling the therapy quite well and was still able to go about her business pretty much as normal, maybe not getting about quite as much, getting tired etc...
Last Satrday dad had a bad night with her, she was very confused and halucinating about people in the room with her.
Got the doctor out on sunday, she said mum had very low blood pressure and very high blood sugar level (she was also diabetic), treated her and said she should get back to normal over the next few days.
She went to sleep sunday night and my sister couldn't wake her up on monday morning so ambulance to local hospital and a phone call to me at work telling me to get to hospital as soon as possible.
I think she was still alive when I got there but died soon after.
She had slipped into a diabetic coma in her sleep and also had a heart attack.
But, it was all very quick so no suffering involved at all.
As far as she knows she went to sleep on sunday night and is still sleeping, doesn't even know she's dead.
Much better like this rather than a long drawn out painful process of the cancer slowly killing her.
: TordelBack 04 March, 2009, 06:28:02 AM
: Richmond Clements 04 March, 2009, 08:51:34 AM
: LARF 04 March, 2009, 09:02:39 AM
: Bouwel 04 March, 2009, 09:08:35 AM
-Bouwel-
: SuperSurfer 05 March, 2009, 01:05:09 AM
Sincere condolences to you and your family.
: Pete Wells 05 March, 2009, 06:46:20 AM
: Jim_Campbell 05 March, 2009, 07:05:26 AM
Best,
Jim
: worldshown 05 March, 2009, 08:38:08 AM
I lost my father two years ago to a chest infection (don't let anyone tell you the flu jab is completely safe) and my mother is currently in the late stages of kidney failure (kidney function down to 6%). What with that and the diabetes, heart disease, immobility and blindness, we've been expecting the worst since Christmas.
Take care of yourself Ump. I appreciate how difficult things are for you right now.
: Martin Jameson 05 March, 2009, 09:12:49 AM
: SuperSurfer 05 March, 2009, 01:48:54 PM
I was there three years ago. My father passed away three years ago almost to the day. It all started with a fall in the garden and an operation one year later. He had to endure physiotherapy for a year because they didn't diagnose a broken hip. He went in for the operation and the rest was, well, sheer hell. Multiple organ failure, another break of the joint, infection. There are few mercies when someone leaves us. All we can hope for is a painless end.
(Sorry guys for such a depressing addition to this thread.)
: Bolt-01 05 March, 2009, 02:21:28 PM
Dave.
: Kerrin 05 March, 2009, 06:47:44 PM
: vzzbux 05 March, 2009, 10:26:53 PM
V
: flip-r mk2 05 March, 2009, 10:51:38 PM
filip
: Matt Timson 06 March, 2009, 10:16:56 AM
: Mikey 06 March, 2009, 12:57:20 PM
My own mother died 7 years ago next week - again not sudden, but it's always too soon. I think of her quite a bit, but especially when I see the daffodils coming through.
Sincere condolences Unc Ump.
Hope you can keep as positive as you can Worldshown.
M.
: Bouwel 08 March, 2009, 08:11:13 PM
-Bouwel-
: satchmo 09 March, 2009, 10:20:33 AM
http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/ ... -dies.html (http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/2009/03/tv-magician-ali-bongo-dies.html)
: critter 12 March, 2009, 08:21:53 AM
Will
: Noisybast 12 March, 2009, 09:42:52 AM
: Richmond Clements 12 March, 2009, 09:45:01 AM
Hope you're holding up.
: critter 15 March, 2009, 11:14:17 PM
critter
: flip-r mk2 15 March, 2009, 11:49:22 PM
flip
: Peter Wolf 16 March, 2009, 12:35:29 AM
: Devons Daddy 16 March, 2009, 03:27:40 AM
that you share such things here, shows a sense of friendship amongst the board.
may it comfort you in this darkest of times
DD.
: Roger Godpleton 16 March, 2009, 01:09:02 PM
: critter 16 March, 2009, 01:17:42 PM
: "Devons Daddy"
to you and family, my thoughts and prayers.
that you share such things here, shows a sense of friendship amongst the board.
may it comfort you in this darkest of times
DD.
I feel like I can come to the board tell y'all anything, and I have. Though I've never met any board member face to face, you feel like old friends.
: Buddy 19 March, 2009, 01:09:47 AM
And to critter... so sorry to hear that.
: Tweak72 19 March, 2009, 01:24:05 PM
: TheEdge 19 March, 2009, 04:31:44 PM
: Goaty 20 March, 2009, 03:34:08 PM
: "TheEdge"
Jade GOODY GOODY GOODY
Not yet :(
: Richmond Clements 20 March, 2009, 03:38:49 PM
but sad news of Natasha Richardson
Horrible. The thought of her two young boys growing up without their mum breaks my heart.
: TordelBack 20 March, 2009, 09:20:33 PM
Not yet but the media make her out to be like Princess Diana!!! WTF?
Yeah, that's not very fair. Jade got off her arse and made herself a celebrity. Diana just married one.
Very sincere condolences to you and your family Critter, I can't imagine what it would be like to lose one of my brothers.
: Daveycandlish 22 March, 2009, 08:02:34 AM
: Bouwel 22 March, 2009, 08:09:34 AM
-Bouwel-
: TordelBack 22 March, 2009, 08:47:17 AM
Prepare for a week of "tributes" in the trashier papers and glossy gossip magazines
Wasn't that last week? And the week before that.
Poor kid.
: Goaty 22 March, 2009, 09:06:19 AM
: "Daveycandlish"
Jade Goody has finally gone. Prepare for a week of "tributes" in the trashier papers and glossy gossip magazines
yeah
but think it will last for month! bugger!
: Pete Wells 22 March, 2009, 09:15:18 AM
: Peter Wolf 22 March, 2009, 09:25:23 AM
I cannot stand Max Clifford anyway.
So i find comments like JADE GOODY GOODY GOODY a little bit distasteful really but perhaps its because i have experienced this with a very close family member.
I quite liked her myself because she was real and had no pretensions and didnt give a toss what anyone thought of her.
: Pete Wells 22 March, 2009, 09:40:25 AM
: Dandontdare 22 March, 2009, 09:43:53 AM
: TordelBack 22 March, 2009, 10:12:36 AM
: ThryllSeekyr 22 March, 2009, 10:23:11 AM
Didn't she do something big a few years ago on Big Brother.
: Peter Wolf 22 March, 2009, 10:23:23 AM
: "dandontdare"
People who "don't give a toss what anyone thinks" don't hire expensive PR companies to manage their image. How much time and work did she put into trying to prove she wasn't really racist?
You win the argument in that respect but to a certain extent it comes with the territory of being a "Celebrity".
Whatever. I sort of liked her and she is dead .
Lets not argue about her.
: ThryllSeekyr 22 March, 2009, 10:28:21 AM
: JayzusB.Christ 22 March, 2009, 10:31:51 AM
: Matt Timson 22 March, 2009, 01:21:27 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 22 March, 2009, 01:43:02 PM
: Goaty 22 March, 2009, 02:47:47 PM
in last few weeks, anything bad happens with Jade, who first on phone list? her kids or Max Clifford ???
and about Jack, but sorry if i am nasty but he wasnt with Jade when he gone to Prison, and when Jack out for Jade's sake, he not looks in love, and that he just used her, and that wedding!
rest in peace Jade.
: Matt Timson 22 March, 2009, 02:55:30 PM
: "Goaty"
I am sad that Jade Goody passed away, nasty cancer, as I am doing Great North Run this sept for Cancer Research UK... but I dont want to give her a bad name, example just how people used her!
in last few weeks, anything bad happens with Jade, who first on phone list? her kids or Max Clifford ???
and about Jack, but sorry if i am nasty but he wasnt with Jade when he gone to Prison, and when Jack out for Jade's sake, he not looks in love, and that he just used her, and that wedding!
rest in peace Jade.
You can't really fault her for that though- she's freely admitted to wanting to earn as much money as she could to set her kids up for the future. Hopefully, this includes some kind of trust fund- just in case the husband turns out to be a bit... unreliable, let's say- and decides to blow the lot on easy living.
: Something Fishy 22 March, 2009, 06:08:19 PM
Just an ordinary chap who'se greatest achievement was to design and build the memorial gardens in which his ashes will be spread (oh and to play for the city footy club unti he was 40).
He'll be missed.
: Bouwel 22 March, 2009, 06:09:28 PM
-Bouwel-
: Something Fishy 22 March, 2009, 06:12:27 PM
An Ump.. so sorry to hear that. I feel for you mate, this is a horrible horrible time.
My Mum has been battling cancer for years and we very nearly lost her but she clung on and has fought back. I am so sorry for what you guys have gone through.
My dad seemed fine, he had Dystonia but it is not fatal. Sadly he had an aneurism out of the blue and died within minutes. Gutted.
: TordelBack 22 March, 2009, 06:14:41 PM
: Something Fishy 22 March, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
: worldshown 22 March, 2009, 07:22:11 PM
I remember back last year we posted that we had very similar experiences with our parents' or step parents' illnesses.
It's never easy when something comes right out of the blue like that.
: vzzbux 22 March, 2009, 07:28:33 PM
V
: Peter Wolf 22 March, 2009, 07:30:34 PM
: vzzbux 22 March, 2009, 07:33:20 PM
I should read previous posts before I post my babble.
V
: Something Fishy 22 March, 2009, 08:02:38 PM
: "worldshown"
Genuinely sorry to hear that Fishy.
I remember back last year we posted that we had very similar experiences with our parents' or step parents' illnesses.
It's never easy when something comes right out of the blue like that.
Thak you. Yes,we did. Not easy at all as you know.
Mum with her cancer and then her hubby (who i was close to) passing from a stroke during it. Terrible.
Now this,. fair play to my Dad, he has been a real friend to her this past couple of years and really tried to build bridges and be a friend. So sad he's gone like this. I felt bad when Jim died but this my real Dad and a bond that you can't have with anyone else, absolutely gutted.
Thanks also to Pete and Vzz.
: JayzusB.Christ 22 March, 2009, 08:13:19 PM
I was out with my Dad today, who's also 65. I realise now how lucky I am to still have him.
: Something Fishy 22 March, 2009, 08:18:25 PM
: "JayzusB.Christ"
Very sorry to hear that, Fishy.
I was out with my Dad today, who's also 65. I realise now how lucky I am to still have him.
Thank you
Indeed mate, makes me realise all the more that every day with our loved ones is a gift.
: I, Cosh 22 March, 2009, 08:59:28 PM
: flip-r mk2 23 March, 2009, 10:03:47 AM
flip
: Buddy 23 March, 2009, 10:25:04 AM
It's not fun is it!?
My dad is 73ish and fit as a fiddle... cycles EVERYWHERE... for miles and miles, but these things can just come out of the blue.
: Wils 23 March, 2009, 10:25:42 AM
: "Something Fishy"
If you guys don't mind i'd like to add an RIP for my Dad who died last week aged 65.
Just an ordinary chap who'se greatest achievement was to design and build the memorial gardens in which his ashes will be spread (oh and to play for the city footy club unti he was 40).
He'll be missed.
Really sorry for your loss, Kev. Hope you and the rest of your family are bearing up ok, all things considered.
: Roger Godpleton 23 March, 2009, 10:32:36 AM
: Roger Godpleton 23 March, 2009, 01:04:57 PM
: Tweak72 23 March, 2009, 01:07:58 PM
: "Godpleton"
Nicholas Hughes, son of Ted and Sylvia. Suicide.
That is actually rather sad news.
: Something Fishy 23 March, 2009, 08:47:33 PM
: "Uncle Umpty"
Fishy, that's terrible... very sorry for you.
It's not fun is it!?
My dad is 73ish and fit as a fiddle... cycles EVERYWHERE... for miles and miles, but these things can just come out of the blue.
No, it's a horrible feeling. Never felt as bad before, even in some awful times.
This is the thing isn't it, we really must cherish our loved ones because we have no idea when their time is due.
Thanks Wils and Godp, really appreciated.
: Something Fishy 23 March, 2009, 08:48:21 PM
: "Tweak72"
: "Godpleton"Nicholas Hughes, son of Ted and Sylvia. Suicide.
That is actually rather sad news.
Dear me, that's awful.
: Hoagy 23 March, 2009, 09:03:17 PM
: Something Fishy 23 March, 2009, 09:11:53 PM
: "Krombasher"
My condolences too, Fishy.
Thanks Krom, appreciate it.
: critter 27 March, 2009, 12:33:20 AM
Will
: SuperSurfer 27 March, 2009, 02:36:47 AM
: Richmond Clements 27 March, 2009, 08:57:01 AM
: "critter"
Thomas E. Dever Jr (1971 - 2009). I worked with this guy for almost two years. Last time I saw him he was joking and eating. He was getting ready for work and had a massive heart attack.
Will
Jeez... he's younger than me... this sort of thing certainly makes you stop and think.
: Something Fishy 27 March, 2009, 10:43:26 AM
: "His Lordship rac"
: "critter"Thomas E. Dever Jr (1971 - 2009). I worked with this guy for almost two years. Last time I saw him he was joking and eating. He was getting ready for work and had a massive heart attack.
Will
Jeez... he's younger than me... this sort of thing certainly makes you stop and think.
Gosh that's sad. He's my age. Makes you realise that you need to make the best of every day you have.
I'm not very good at that, wasting far too much time worrying about silly things. I need to chill and enjoy my time much more becuase, when your number is called, your time is up.
Very sad.
: Something Fishy 27 March, 2009, 10:45:24 AM
: "SuperSurfer"
So sorry to hear that Fishy. This weekend it's three years since my father passed away and we are having a memorial service. Thoughts are with you in these difficult times.
Thank you.
I hope the service goes well. My best wishes to you and your family.
We're having a service to spread Dads ashes in a couple of weeks. I think it will be a fitting tribute to him, spreading him in a place that he really put his heart and soul into creating. Those gardens have brought comfort to so many and now theywill to us, his children. It will bring a smile to my face once the initial hurt settles, I am sure of that.
: COMMANDO FORCES 31 March, 2009, 03:24:24 AM
: Tweak72 31 March, 2009, 07:09:24 AM
: "COMMANDO FORCES"
Just read that Andy Hallett who played Lorne in Angel has died due to heart failure. He'd had a 5 year battle with heart disease and was only 33.
That is sad.
: Something Fishy 31 March, 2009, 08:52:28 AM
: "Tweak72"
: "COMMANDO FORCES"Just read that Andy Hallett who played Lorne in Angel has died due to heart failure. He'd had a 5 year battle with heart disease and was only 33.
That is sad.
Shockingy young again. Sad indeed.
: Richmond Clements 31 March, 2009, 09:31:53 AM
: "COMMANDO FORCES"
Just read that Andy Hallett who played Lorne in Angel has died due to heart failure. He'd had a 5 year battle with heart disease and was only 33.
That's horrible.
: Goaty 31 March, 2009, 10:03:56 AM
RIP Andy Hallett, thanks for give us good enjoyment to Angel...
: ThryllSeekyr 31 March, 2009, 10:36:32 AM
I had often considered him to be the closet thing to Tharg in showbuisness.
: satchmo 31 March, 2009, 12:04:58 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7971223.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7971223.stm)
: ABC Fernando 02 April, 2009, 11:38:01 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7975788.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7975788.stm)
A great man
: Daveycandlish 10 April, 2009, 09:34:26 PM
Remember him? Host of Celebrity Squares inthe 80's if I remember rightly, and one the Comedians in the 70's.
: Something Fishy 10 April, 2009, 09:39:52 PM
: "Daveycandlish"
Lennie Bennett.
Remember him? Host of Celebrity Squares inthe 80's if I remember rightly, and one the Comedians in the 70's.
I remember him. Sad news.
: Buttonman 13 April, 2009, 11:10:32 PM
: Pete Wells 14 April, 2009, 07:48:31 AM
: Buttonman 14 April, 2009, 09:28:43 AM
For those not in the know Marilyn Chambers was porn star of the old school before they all became pumped up and plasticy, not that I watch that sort of thing. She also did some mainstream films, notably David Cronenberg's 'Rabid'.
: satchmo 14 April, 2009, 03:53:34 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf2OGsI0 ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf2OGsI0qbU&feature=related)
: Daveycandlish 16 April, 2009, 07:02:06 AM
Grandson of Sigmund, brother of Lucien, father of Emma - that's a talented family tree!
Just a Minute will never be the same
: Devons Daddy 16 April, 2009, 07:13:05 AM
one of the two brothers with the beards.
fine videos, great fun music, not sure his name was just on the radio.
if thats a fact its a sad one, got to have been a decent way to spend a drunken evening at one of their gigz.
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:yNZ ... zz_top.jpg (http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:yNZEwBukCdGfYM:http://www.retrokingamps.com/images/zz_top.jpg)
: Colin YNWA 16 April, 2009, 07:49:34 AM
: "Daveycandlish"
Clement Freud at 84.
Grandson of Sigmund, brother of Lucien, father of Emma - that's a talented family tree!
Just a Minute will never be the same
Yeah heard this one this morning. Great shame that, always my favourite Just a Minute panelist. Even heard him win once!
: House of Usher 16 April, 2009, 11:13:21 AM
: DavidXBrunt 16 April, 2009, 03:27:06 PM
: Daveycandlish 16 April, 2009, 05:00:30 PM
I wonder if they will go ahead with the new Carry On film he was planning? To be honest, I hope not. The last one was bloody awful. Let's hope we get a re-run on TV of them all instead
: Something Fishy 16 April, 2009, 05:02:18 PM
: House of Usher 16 April, 2009, 05:04:08 PM
: "DavidXBrunt"
What? No mention of Peter Rogers? For shame on you all.
I was tidying up for family visitors that day, so had no news that day, or any day during their visit. I would have noticed !
: TordelBack 16 April, 2009, 05:19:06 PM
: Bouwel 16 April, 2009, 05:48:00 PM
Seemed like a nice chap from what very little I can remember (I'd probably seen some ice-cream and a baloon at the time).
True story.
-Bouwel-
: Adrian Bamforth 16 April, 2009, 07:17:06 PM
: "Daveycandlish"
I wonder if they will go ahead with the new Carry On film he was planning?
Sad, I maintain there wasn't a single bad Carry On until the 70s ...though hopefully this will bring the current 'film' skidding to a halt. I can't believe there's so many respectible comic performers at Justin Lee Collins attached to this production (though hardly any of them actually actors). I for one won't miss seeing Brian Conley as 'Sid Plumber' (okay maybe I am a bit curious).
I think if they were ever goin go do a follow-up to Columbus they should have done a saucy parody of Four Weddings in its wake: "Carry On...Up The Aisle".
http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447886/
: Dandontdare 17 April, 2009, 05:00:38 PM
: "Daveycandlish"
I wonder if they will go ahead with the new Carry On film he was planning? To be honest, I hope not. The last one was bloody awful. Let's hope we get a re-run on TV of them all instead
Would we notice? I don't think they've ever been OFF the telly!Carry on Screaming was always my favourite as it touched on horror/scifi themes, but i remember my mum had to explain "frying tonight" to me! I agree that they should be left to rest in peace - the Carry Ons could ONLY have been made in England and only in that period of time - they've already proved that the format just doesn't work in the 'modern' era
: Bouwel 19 April, 2009, 06:59:02 PM
-Bouwel-
: Richmond Clements 19 April, 2009, 07:28:45 PM
: "Devons Daddy"
one of the members of ZZTOP i heard died yesterday.
one of the two brothers with the beards.
fine videos, great fun music, not sure his name was just on the radio.
if thats a fact its a sad one, got to have been a decent way to spend a drunken evening at one of their gigz.
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:yNZ ... zz_top.jpg (http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:yNZEwBukCdGfYM:http://www.retrokingamps.com/images/zz_top.jpg)
As they've just announced a world tour for this summer, I suspect this to be untrue..!
: Rex Banner 19 April, 2009, 07:54:18 PM
: House of Usher 19 April, 2009, 10:13:19 PM
: Old Tankie 20 April, 2009, 08:48:17 AM
: House of Usher 20 April, 2009, 10:22:28 AM
I wasn't on any jury; I was sitting in the waiting room for a fortnight waiting to be called!When were you up before the beak?
: Old Tankie 20 April, 2009, 09:47:24 PM
: Dandontdare 24 April, 2009, 04:37:25 PM
He co-created Dungeons & Dragons with Gary Gygax, but sadly had to later sue him to get his share of royalties when it took off
: Kerrin 24 April, 2009, 05:28:01 PM
: Daveycandlish 25 April, 2009, 10:30:06 PM
To be honest, I thought she was dead already
: Dandontdare 26 April, 2009, 01:55:16 AM
: "Daveycandlish"
To be honest, I thought she was dead alreadySadly,l this could actually be the slogan for this thread
: TordelBack 26 April, 2009, 07:07:55 AM
Bea ArthurDamn. There goes all hope of a sequel to the Star Wars Holiday Special.
: Bouwel 26 April, 2009, 02:30:01 PM
There goes all hope of a sequel to the Star Wars Holiday Special.
Quietly and sadly puts away his Wookiee length nylon robe.
-Bouwel-
: House of Usher 26 April, 2009, 05:58:12 PM
: "Daveycandlish"
To be honest, I thought she was dead alreadyJust for a change, I didn't. I heard the news on Radio 4 last night in the car.
: pauljholden 26 April, 2009, 07:16:13 PM
: "Daveycandlish"
Bea Arthur - Dorothy from the Golden Girls - from cancer at 86.
To be honest, I thought she was dead already
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(For reasons that may, or may not, become apparent....)
: DavidXBrunt 26 April, 2009, 09:50:36 PM
: worldshown 06 May, 2009, 01:38:29 PM
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8035035.stm
: Trout 06 May, 2009, 01:46:30 PM
: Satanist 06 May, 2009, 02:03:16 PM
: Goaty 06 May, 2009, 02:27:48 PM
both from Blazing Saddles
: Daveycandlish 06 May, 2009, 07:23:16 PM
: vzzbux 06 May, 2009, 07:25:31 PM
V
: Bouwel 06 May, 2009, 07:29:16 PM
Dom Deluise and Harvey Korman....
Aww crap. This just gets worse and worse.
In memoriam:
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvHTeNThAo0
-Bouwel-
: JamesC 06 May, 2009, 09:59:01 PM
: House of Usher 06 May, 2009, 10:47:11 PM
: M.I.K. 16 May, 2009, 01:25:19 AM
http://http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/Folk-band-play-tribute-.5197617.jp
I knew of him from his artwork in Oink! on stuff like Ham Dare and Street Hogs.
: ThryllSeekyr 16 May, 2009, 03:47:42 AM
Sorry to hear about Dom Delouise's passing.
He was one more memroable comedian/actors and often along side Burt Reynolds.
I I belvoie his well known actor son will carry on the tradition his father left behind.
Harevy Korman less well known to me, but the face I found on google images rings a bell and rather liked his text book villain roles.
: Dandontdare 16 May, 2009, 11:02:40 AM
: "pauljholden"
: "Daveycandlish"Bea Arthur - Dorothy from the Golden Girls - from cancer at 86.
To be honest, I thought she was dead already
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(For reasons that may, or may not, become apparent....)
aaah...just seen the "next prog" teaser on this week's Dredd!
: mogzilla 16 May, 2009, 09:35:56 PM
: Tweak72 17 May, 2009, 05:35:56 PM
: mogzilla 17 May, 2009, 08:29:18 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 17 May, 2009, 09:29:12 PM
Mogzillas reposting of this news actually brought a rather sobering thought to my mind that didn't occur to me at the time. It's to do with the number of actors from prominent shows of my not so distant youth that have since died, some of them shockingly young. 2 B5 regulars. 2 Angel regulars, Kevin Smith from Herc/Xena/Young Herc. All taken way before their time. Although Andreas Katsulas had a better run than te others he was still far from whats considered old in this day and age.
As I said, a sobering thought, but not neccesarily a morbid one cos even in typing these words I've been thinking of their great moments and it's brought a smile to my face.
Although Glenn Quinns last words in Angel took on an almost epically tragic tinge after the fact.
: SmallBlueThing 01 June, 2009, 05:45:22 PM
A mainstay of my youth, I remember being convinced as a child that he really was a woman. My dad thought this was hilarious- only to be humiliated years later when he lost a pub bet that Boy George was a bird. Even when he finally had to admit he wasn't, he would not accept he was gay- merely "a showman". Ha! Methinks my dad secretly fancied Mr O'Dowd.
Sadly missed is Mr La Rue. Gone to the Good Old Days in the sky.
Steev
: Dark Jimbo 01 June, 2009, 06:48:02 PM
: Daveycandlish 01 June, 2009, 07:27:49 PM
: Goaty 04 June, 2009, 02:55:17 PM
: johnnystress 04 June, 2009, 03:03:50 PM
: Richmond Clements 04 June, 2009, 03:04:25 PM
: "Goaty"
Kill Bill and Kung Fu star David Carradine has found dead... that's big shock!
Just read this too! Nearly shouted 'Fuck!' in the middle of the office.
Damned shame.
: Batman's Superior Cousin 04 June, 2009, 03:11:28 PM
Commited suicide by hanging aged just 72
: SmallBlueThing 04 June, 2009, 03:24:15 PM
: "Batson"
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/06/04/headlines/headlines_30104421.php
Commited suicide by hanging aged just 72
That is terrible. A great loss- and has actually made me quite upset.
But, I have to say, the English in that news report is UTTERLY APPALLING. Is it for real?
""Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill" star David Carradine was found hung himself in a closet in a hotel room in Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police said."
"It was a hotel's maid who opened his suite on Thursday at 10 am only to find Carradine in a closet. He was described as behind half naked."
"Police investigation showed that he hung himself with a rope, the kind that is used with curtains."
"Police said he was dead for not less than 12 hours and found no sign of fighting and assaults."
Steev
: Noisybast 04 June, 2009, 03:31:30 PM
: "Batson"
Commited suicide by hanging aged just 72
Looking less like suicide according to the BBC:
"Thai police told the BBC the 72-year-old was found by a hotel maid sitting in a wardrobe with a rope around his neck and genitals on Thursday morning."
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 04 June, 2009, 04:10:20 PM
Terrible news.
: TordelBack 04 June, 2009, 04:15:01 PM
: uncle fester 04 June, 2009, 04:30:49 PM
John Entwistle had a stripper and a pile of Columbian marching powder to breath his last against, and while that may be morally questionable for some, it beats being found in a wardrobe.
: Daveycandlish 04 June, 2009, 07:54:09 PM
: Something Fishy 04 June, 2009, 08:22:52 PM
: Devons Daddy 05 June, 2009, 06:45:04 AM
rope, Bangkok, hotel room.
its easily, arranged in that area, anything of that nature actaully is easily arranged.
so i am told. i would not know.
or maybe he signed one of those contracts. we all know which one.
: Dandontdare 05 June, 2009, 05:52:30 PM
: "Devons Daddy"
its easily, arranged in that area, anything of that nature actually is easily arranged.I think a rope and a closet are pretty easily arranged anywhere!
Flippancy aside, a sad loss. I absolutely LOVED Kung Fu as a kid. How many of us fantasised about kicking the crap out of all the bullies and gits that ever plagued us in the style of Kwai Chang Caine? That Gandhi-like pacifism combined with kick-ass martial arts, all in a western - genius!
: Devons Daddy 06 June, 2009, 06:54:47 AM
apparently the naked body, was found with a rope around his neck and genitals, and died of a heart attack which likely took place during an orgasm. an auto erotic asphysiation,
as i said, easily arranged in this region, pretty female companions to help with that far easier to find then in the west.
he is now up there with the whos bass giutarist, peter? in my book.
he was a cool icon,
did you know kung fu was created and first pilot written by BRUCE LEE? thats true that is, the network wanted a less chinese face to front it.
: ThryllSeekyr 07 June, 2009, 07:56:48 AM
Surpised, when I first found this on the front page of my E-mail, because I thought this of bloke might have more resistance against the usual mortality of man.
A zen like quality.
http://http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/5633597
When did this happen exactly?
I imagine that he is still with his cult following in the same fashion that Obi Wan Kenobi became --One with the force--.
Favorite quote?
Sorry, can't remember any there, no wait................. What was that thing his Character Master always said to Grasshopper. I don't know. Something about snatching the pebble from his hand.
Anyay, what might make a great tombstone?
Did I mention that I saw him at a convention once in Sydney --While Kill-Bill was Premiering--, but I was too shy to actualley approach the man.
Though he did walk past me, passing within a few feet of me.
Sorry, to see him leave this plane of existence, but never knew him personally myself.
: Robin Low 07 June, 2009, 10:09:42 AM
http://www.fictionmatters.com/2009/06/0 ... ead-at-77/ (http://www.fictionmatters.com/2009/06/03/david-eddings-dead-at-77/)
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/87565 ... -dies.html (http://www.thebookseller.com/news/87565-fantasy-writer-david-eddings-dies.html)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/ju ... dings-dies (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/jun/04/david-eddings-dies)
Regards
Robin
: ThryllSeekyr 07 June, 2009, 12:53:03 PM
I vagely recall reading afew pages of Sparhawk. I wasn't hooked, but soory to hear he's passed on as well.
No strange circumstances either.
: JOE SOAP 07 June, 2009, 02:57:53 PM
: "Matt Nicholson"
: "Batson"Commited suicide by hanging aged just 72
Looking less like suicide according to the BBC:
"Thai police told the BBC the 72-year-old was found by a hotel maid sitting in a wardrobe with a rope around his neck and genitals on Thursday morning."
really, if you're going to yank off while strangling yourself to death, shouldn't you do it with someone else? It's about time we had safety ads on telly for this sort of thing.
: TordelBack 07 June, 2009, 03:02:49 PM
really, if you're going to yank yourself while strangling yourself to death, shouldn't you do it with someone else.
Aye, but why bother, if you have somebody else to hand (so to speak)? Maybe I'm just lazy.
Sorry to hear about Dave Eddings too, his Belgariad once got me through a very dull religious retreat spent in a damp youth hostel in north Wicklow.
: Peter Wolf 07 June, 2009, 03:21:11 PM
The only thing missing was David Carradine wasnt found with an orange in his mouth.
: Kerrin 07 June, 2009, 03:28:17 PM
And unfortunately whenever people recall David Carradine it will be his ignominious end that is uppermost in their thoughts. Not a good way to be remembered. "Bound for glory", not quite.
: TordelBack 07 June, 2009, 04:09:57 PM
And unfortunately whenever people recall David Carradine it will be his ignominious end that is uppermost in their thoughts
Ach, I don't think that's automatically so, not after a wee while. Plenty of folk have dodgy deaths but their lives outshine them. Odd autoeroticism is hardly the worst.
: Tweak72 07 June, 2009, 04:36:07 PM
: "TordelBack"
And unfortunately whenever people recall David Carradine it will be his ignominious end that is uppermost in their thoughts
Ach, I don't think that's automatically so, not after a wee while. Plenty of folk have dodgy deaths but their lives outshine them. Odd autoeroticism is hardly the worst.
Your right. lives like Vaughn Bodé, Stephen Milligan, Michael Hutchence or Kevin Gilbert to name but a few.
Snigger!
: Bouwel 08 June, 2009, 08:36:09 AM
-Bouwel-
: Dandontdare 08 June, 2009, 06:04:50 PM
: "Bouwel"
David Eddings (fantasy writer), 77.
-Bouwel-
Aye, this news was posted on Tuesday, but the Carradine wank discussion would not be diverted!
: Richmond Clements 08 June, 2009, 06:57:52 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 09 June, 2009, 10:33:01 AM
What?? Neil Gaiman is dead???
: Richmond Clements 09 June, 2009, 04:12:13 PM
: "Adrian Bamforth"
"But it's a fitting tribute to someone who basically rewrote the same story many times..."
What?? Neil Gaiman is dead???
Heh! Boom boom!
: vzzbux 09 June, 2009, 08:57:21 PM
Absolutly love his books.
Such a shame.
V
: Batman's Superior Cousin 13 June, 2009, 06:04:07 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 14 June, 2009, 12:49:13 AM
: "Batson"
Mitsuharu Misawa
Shocking. I suppose we shouldn't be surprised anymore, since his profession seems to have a higher mortality rate every year, but it's still always a blow.
Far too young too.
: DavidXBrunt 22 June, 2009, 10:02:34 PM
: Richmond Clements 25 June, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8118426.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8118426.stm)
: Dandontdare 25 June, 2009, 08:18:55 PM
: "His Lordship rac"
Farrah FawcettNOOOOOOOO!!! Let's hope one of the channels shows Saturn 5 as a tribute.
: Mike Gloady 25 June, 2009, 09:26:27 PM
And the other week (less important to my nascent sexuality, but very important regarding my eagerness to learn martial arts) David Carradine.
I wonder if Ms. Fawcett's death was as amusing as Carradine's?
: Roger Godpleton 25 June, 2009, 11:01:02 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicbl ... me-tribute (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2009/jun/25/steven-wells-nme-tribute)
: Jim_Campbell 25 June, 2009, 11:06:18 PM
Or not.
The BBC is saying that he wasn't breathing when the paramedics arrived, and the hospital isn't saying whether resuscitation was successful.
Jim
: Mike Carroll 25 June, 2009, 11:06:49 PM
That's a shocker...
: satchmo 25 June, 2009, 11:09:17 PM
: Mike Gloady 25 June, 2009, 11:18:10 PM
: DavidXBrunt 25 June, 2009, 11:21:12 PM
Reports: 'Michael Jackson Has Died'Breaking NewsMichael Jackson dies in hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack, website TMZ has reported.
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So he's died...but only delayed his concerts. He's coming back with dancers...
: TordelBack 25 June, 2009, 11:38:59 PM
Sorry to hear about Fawcett too. I had an old poster of her in her Saturn 5 get-up cut from an issue of Starburst which I rather cherished at a certain point in my life.
: Tweak72 25 June, 2009, 11:43:29 PM
Thriller anyone?
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 25 June, 2009, 11:47:24 PM
Very surprised.
: I, Cosh 25 June, 2009, 11:53:23 PM
: "Roger Godpleton"
Steven Wells.That's pretty sad.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicbl ... me-tribute (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2009/jun/25/steven-wells-nme-tribute)
: Grant Goggans 25 June, 2009, 11:54:54 PM
: Roger Godpleton 25 June, 2009, 11:56:18 PM
I didn't even like Swells stuff when I was an incredibly naive 14 year old who would have lapped that shit up.
: Mike Carroll 26 June, 2009, 12:25:52 AM
The exact cause of death has yet to be determined, but early reports say that doctors have ruled out the sunshine, the moonlight and the good times.
: Professor Bear 26 June, 2009, 12:26:29 AM
I don't suppose they'll stop hounding him now, but at least he won't be around to see it.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 26 June, 2009, 12:32:20 AM
: "Mike Carroll"
Poor ol' Jacko.
The exact cause of death has yet to be determined, but early reports say that doctors have ruled out the sunshine, the moonlight and the good times.
So the boogie has been up to its old tricks again.
: SuperSurfer 26 June, 2009, 02:35:46 AM
: LARF 26 June, 2009, 09:04:14 AM
The exact cause of death has yet to be determined, but early reports say that doctors have ruled out the sunshine, the moonlight and the good times.
Owwwwwwwwwwwww!
: the shutdown man 26 June, 2009, 09:06:48 AM
: "Gavin_Leahy"
: "Mike Carroll"Poor ol' Jacko.
The exact cause of death has yet to be determined, but early reports say that doctors have ruled out the sunshine, the moonlight and the good times.
So the boogie has been up to its old tricks again.
I'm convinced Uri Geller had something to do with it. He was very evasive on Sky News last night when asked when was the last time he had any contact with Jackson.
Still, sad day.
: Colin YNWA 26 June, 2009, 11:05:40 AM
: Peter Wolf 26 June, 2009, 12:12:09 PM
Still this news will keep the corporate media and everyone else busy for at least a week and it will give them the perfect diversion to not report on the CIAs very recent activities in Iran or report on Obambi and the US congress handing over the entire US economy to FED Banksters and Elitists [Corporatism/Fascism] on a scale never before seen amongst many other things.
Bread and Circuses except there isnt much bread being given out.
Still Micheal Jacksons life was a bloody mess like was said above.
: Mike Gloady 26 June, 2009, 12:55:40 PM
His family life was a mess, his personal life was a mess, his naming of his children was a mess, his face was a mess and his videos were hysterically bad. Or, as Prince said "it's only called "Bad" because "Pathetic" wouldn't fit on the cover". Whilst I'm usually the first to take advantage of that inability of the dead to sue for libel, I won't be partaking today. Whatever the truth of those horrible and (on the evidence we have) unproven allegations, a man has died too young.
Not only too young, he was on the cusp of begining his artistic rebirth. Yes a series of "greatest hits" concerts isn't quite the musical ragnarok they press would have us believe, but if you'd fallen that far wouldn't the chance to start climbing again be welcome and precious?
To have it all stolen away from him by something as, well, as NORMAL as death is the blackest of ironies. I wasn't a fan for a long time, but I do feel rather sad.
: ThryllSeekyr 26 June, 2009, 02:37:14 PM
Came as a shock to me,
--I walked out into the lounge room and saw him on the televsion news thinking he was touring Australia with a vague nagging sence that they really meant he had just died and I was right.--
I thought he was planning on living forever with his particular lifestyle.
Sleeping in that life extending chamber of his. How Ironic.
I guess the body, our organs always has the last word and not the lifestyle that was supposed to be healthy.Despite the pressures of being famous and all those other problems he was having.
While I can't exactly admit I've been tuned into him, his body of work has been hard to ignore and surprising for me to say. I've always wondered what weird and wonderful stuff he'd dream up next since Thriller, BAD, We are the World, Captain Emo,Moonwalker and that stuff just didn't work out so well. Like, Ghost, Blood on the Dance Floor, HIStory. Which seemed more like self indulgence of very rich man, instead of a man with alot of talent.
Regardless of how he died.
Now he's really Moonwalking.
by mikegloady on Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:26 pmby DavidXBrunt on Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:21 pm
Farrah Fawcett died today.
And the other week (less important to my nascent sexuality, but very important regarding my eagerness to learn martial arts) David Carradine.
I wonder if Ms. Fawcett's death was as amusing as Carradine's?
I hope not.
I heard about her death at the same time also and have read the medical details. I'm actaulley less sorry to see her go than Michale Jackson. as he has been battleing cancer for while and was praobly more miserable than still being alive. Since Charlie's Angelks, Saturn Five and Cannonball Run she barely held on to the sexual magnetism thats made her well remembered among her many admirers. it's been long time since she lost here particualr good looks inexchange for slight apparance that I remebr since seeing films like 'Burning Bed and Extremities. I actualley watching Extremities right now and thinking I got do lot worse than her. Although the evidence of some substance abuse thats taken toll on here appearance is certainly there to be seen.
by DavidXBrunt on Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:21 pm
From sky news -
Reports: 'Michael Jackson Has Died'Breaking NewsMichael Jackson dies in hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack, website TMZ has reported.
Read full story
Related Stories
Michael Jackson Delays First London Concerts
This Is It: Jacko Picks Comeback Gig Dancers Video : Lucky Dancers To Dance With Jacko
So he's died...but only delayed his concerts. He's coming back with dancers...
Now thats really something, if he's died now only to reappear in his next concert. A publicity stunt. Only a rich man scraping the bottom of the barrel might try that.
Well, It's not like I've actulley seen him die.
While I'm not a particualr fan of Michael Jackson. I 'd say the easist music of his to listen to right noe is the Jive stuff he's done with Jackson five before he starting messing with his face and complexion up.
Like, if I was to actualley buy any of music it would be stuff he's done with Paul McCartney,but nothing else really.
: Eric Plumrose 27 June, 2009, 02:16:21 PM
: "DavidXBrunt"
So he's died...but only delayed his concerts. He's coming back with dancers...Yeah, Jacko's inclusion in this thread may prove premature with it being Sunday, tomorrow. Jarvis Cocker be damned.
: Goaty 27 June, 2009, 06:22:56 PM
ouch!
: Batman's Superior Cousin 28 June, 2009, 06:42:16 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_billy_mays (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_billy_mays)
: Satanist 29 June, 2009, 10:19:05 AM
: "Goaty"
Apparantly Jackson family asked the undetakers if they take plastic.
ouch!
His final wish was to be melted down and made into toys so kids can continue to play with him...
: Goaty 29 June, 2009, 03:00:13 PM
: "Batson"
Billy Mays
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_billy_mays (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_billy_mays)
check here about Billy Mays at http://http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php
: ThryllSeekyr 01 July, 2009, 07:50:51 AM
: Roger Godpleton 02 July, 2009, 10:52:14 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/ ... medy-actor (http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jul/01/mollie-sugden-comedy-actor)
: Bolt-01 02 July, 2009, 11:05:09 AM
: House of Usher 02 July, 2009, 11:31:00 AM
: Goaty 02 July, 2009, 11:37:19 AM
: "Bolt-01"
Karl Malden as well, and he was in the 'I thought he was already dead' category for me.
He was good as Omar Bradley in Patton (film)
also other General has passed away... Harve Presnell as General Marshall in Saving Private Ryan, you all maybe knows him as father-in-law in Fargo (film)
: flip-r mk2 02 July, 2009, 12:58:33 PM
flip
: Mike Gloady 02 July, 2009, 01:19:08 PM
You beat me to it.
I was going to say that we can only presume Mrs Slocum's pussy is weeping uncontrollably.
Karl Malden? Is he Quincey or Streets of San Francisco?
: Batman's Superior Cousin 02 July, 2009, 01:38:11 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 02 July, 2009, 03:54:57 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 02 July, 2009, 04:12:43 PM
It wasn't until I saw the face of the man, that I thought that to me. He's really the face of "American Express.... Don't leave Home without it"
Anyway, I was surprised he was still here, but not to be disrespectful.
: Dunk! 02 July, 2009, 05:00:53 PM
"You never had your hands on a teat before?"
"Not one this big"
: Kerrin 11 July, 2009, 08:01:39 PM
Gone but not forgotten.
: Batman's Superior Cousin 12 July, 2009, 06:59:23 PM
: satchmo 14 July, 2009, 07:13:38 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8150205.stm
: Kerrin 14 July, 2009, 07:19:58 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 16 July, 2009, 01:17:01 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8152002.stm
: Bouwel 18 July, 2009, 07:58:16 AM
-Bouwel-
: Bouwel 18 July, 2009, 08:08:19 AM
I seem to be the angel of death today.
-Bouwel-
: Grant Goggans 18 July, 2009, 09:33:50 AM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/vp/31972066#31972066
: ThryllSeekyr 18 July, 2009, 02:48:55 PM
Well, I atleast I know of that name.
: locustsofdeath! 20 July, 2009, 08:21:50 AM
Miss you, buddy!
: LARF 20 July, 2009, 09:05:19 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8158445.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8158445.stm)
: uncle fester 20 July, 2009, 10:23:02 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8158451.stm
: House of Usher 20 July, 2009, 10:35:34 AM
Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes
Sequel! 'Frank McCourt's Ashes'
: Dandontdare 20 July, 2009, 10:32:48 PM
: locustsofdeath! 20 July, 2009, 11:50:09 PM
: Tweak72 21 July, 2009, 09:55:22 AM
: ThryllSeekyr 21 July, 2009, 10:45:57 AM
He did commentry on the on the The First Landing on the moon. I was just watching "Shadow of the Moon" Some Documentry about it.
He mmus have working for telvsion for long time if he wasn't reuited by the time he had passed on.
: locustsofdeath! 21 July, 2009, 03:35:55 PM
: Tweak72 24 July, 2009, 12:58:46 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8166946.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8166946.stm)
: SmallBlueThing 25 July, 2009, 04:28:44 PM
So very sad.
Steev
: DavidXBrunt 25 July, 2009, 04:53:47 PM
: vzzbux 26 July, 2009, 08:33:35 AM
V
: Daveycandlish 26 July, 2009, 10:11:08 AM
: Mike Gloady 26 July, 2009, 01:20:25 PM
Well done Harry, rest in peace.
: Bolt-01 26 July, 2009, 01:24:50 PM
: Something Fishy 26 July, 2009, 01:25:57 PM
So very sad? Bollocks it is. To go through the horror of the first World War, to live through a tumultuous century but die peacefully? That's not sad? That's awe inspiringly wonderful and something to envy. A life lived well? Nowt sad about that.
Nicely put mate.
: Mike Gloady 26 July, 2009, 01:56:43 PM
David put it well, but I don't think Steev was saying anything negative. Simply put a death is always sad, even for a life as full as Harry's.
True.
A death, ANY death, is a sad time for the family - even if the life that preceeded it was full of happiness.
Steev was right to say it's a sad time and one for reflection. It's also a time for celebration of that life and all he saw, did and worked for. The concepts aren't mutually exclusive, although I'd not have used the globular term Mr Brunt did (but that's just me).
: Dark Jimbo 26 July, 2009, 02:11:01 PM
Bit of a momentous event, in its own way - Harry was the last remaining living WW1 soldier. The Edwardian era feels awfully distant and far removed, so it's amazing to think that we're only now seeing the passing of the last of that generation. My Great-great-aunt passed away last week, at the ripe old age of 98, and my paternal Grandmother is 93 (her father, incidentally, fought in the First World War and died in 1919 after suffering badly from shellshock). Genuinely amazes me to think of all the things they've lived through.
Anyway, enough rambling. Here's to you, Harry, and your amazing life. And I recommend the book about his life, The Last Fighting Tommy, if you're at all interested in that sort of thing.
: Richmond Clements 26 July, 2009, 02:25:06 PM
: Peter Wolf 26 July, 2009, 02:30:06 PM
David put it well, but I don't think Steev was saying anything negative. Simply put a death is always sad, even for a life as full as Harry's.
True.
A death, ANY death, is a sad time for the family - even if the life that preceeded it was full of happiness.
Steev was right to say it's a sad time and one for reflection. It's also a time for celebration of that life and all he saw, did and worked for. The concepts aren't mutually exclusive, although I'd not have used the globular term Mr Brunt did (but that's just me).
I think you are right because there are different ways in which you could read that comment and the sentiment behind it.
: Richmond Clements 26 July, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Native of my home town.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8168967.stm
: Tweak72 27 July, 2009, 12:54:47 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/23/arts/design/23edelmann.html?_r=2&em (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/23/arts/design/23edelmann.html?_r=2&em)
: Adrian Bamforth 27 July, 2009, 07:56:13 PM
Oh sorry, misread that, they said he was 111. (copyright Les Dawson 1972: http://www.connemara.net/video/index.aspx?videoid=jbosNob8GcI (http://www.connemara.net/video/index.aspx?videoid=jbosNob8GcI)
: Dandontdare 27 July, 2009, 08:08:28 PM
: Richmond Clements 27 July, 2009, 09:12:07 PM
Only just heard, Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues, died on June 3rd. She was one of the famous Chess stable of artists and partnered Wilie Dixon. Most famous for her 1965 hit Wang Dang Doodle, i had the privilege to see a free gig by her at the University of Illinois in 1986.
Hadn't heard this. Damn.
: Roger Godpleton 31 July, 2009, 12:30:53 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/gallery/2008/sep/16/mercecunningham.dance
: uncle fester 31 July, 2009, 10:53:37 AM
: satchmo 31 July, 2009, 12:59:45 PM
: Buddy 02 August, 2009, 10:40:43 AM
Harry Towb.
Native of my home town.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8168967.stm
You are from Larne!?
My condolences.
: Richmond Clements 02 August, 2009, 11:04:29 AM
Harry Towb.
Native of my home town.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8168967.stm
You are from Larne!?
My condolences.
Bangor for you innit..? Ditto..!!
: Buddy 02 August, 2009, 11:48:13 PM
It took me half an hour to find a pub that did food at lunchtime when I was camping in Larn recently, I eventually got directions from a pub with a sign saying 'restaurant upstairs' to tell me where to go to get food (which was lovley).
But, I did spend most of my youth in Antrim and that didn't have much more to offer than Larne for a teenager. Gettin away from there was a blessed relief.
: Eric Plumrose 06 August, 2009, 08:58:35 AM
Renato Pagliari (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8186652.stm)
: Goaty 06 August, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
dammit!
he was 59...
: DavidXBrunt 06 August, 2009, 10:45:27 PM
"I don't think it would be appropriate to speak through the minutes silence, do you?"
"...er...back to the studio".
: TordelBack 06 August, 2009, 11:09:43 PM
John Hughes, Director of The Breadfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Planes, Trains & Automobiles and classic Weird Science;
dammit!
Aw crap.
: House of Usher 06 August, 2009, 11:22:34 PM
Did anyone see the Beebs one o clock news?
I did.
There was a frosty moment where the presenter asked someone to share his memories of Harry Patch.
"I don't think it would be appropriate to speak through the minutes silence, do you?"
"...er...back to the studio".
What a pillock!
: Dunk! 07 August, 2009, 08:37:31 AM
John Hughes, Director of The Breadfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Planes, Trains & Automobiles and classic Weird Science;
dammit!
Looking up his output on IMDB i realised my teen years were peppered by great john Hughes movies; Planes, Trains and Automobiles being the best IMHO.
Sad news.
: TordelBack 07 August, 2009, 09:08:46 AM
: TordelBack 07 August, 2009, 09:22:34 AM
: Old Tankie 07 August, 2009, 09:28:04 AM
: I, Cosh 07 August, 2009, 10:14:22 AM
: Adrian Bamforth 07 August, 2009, 10:52:51 AM
: ThryllSeekyr 07 August, 2009, 11:19:24 AM
Oh and I remember "Weird Science" the television series.
: House of Usher 07 August, 2009, 11:43:56 AM
: Buddy 07 August, 2009, 02:48:35 PM
: SmallBlueThing 07 August, 2009, 04:09:16 PM
That's a shame. Ferris Bueller is one of those films that I can practically recite the script to but still find funny. Like Die Hard, I'd watch it every night if it was on telly.
Ditto, re Ferris Bueller. Still one of my "desert island films", after all this time. John Hughes was a bloody marvel, and my teenage years would have been considerably more dull without him.
Steev
: Something Fishy 07 August, 2009, 11:40:01 PM
: johnnystress 13 August, 2009, 05:51:55 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32403755/ns/entertainment-music/
: Something Fishy 13 August, 2009, 08:49:45 PM
: vzzbux 21 August, 2009, 10:28:13 PM
R.I.P. Percy.
My mums next door neighbour who I have known since before I could remember.
His house burnt down this evening. My heads spinning at the moment..
A horrible way to go. Fuck.
Had to get it off my chest. Fuck.
: Bouwel 22 August, 2009, 07:31:27 AM
-Bouwel-
: Trout 23 August, 2009, 11:52:49 PM
: locustsofdeath! 23 August, 2009, 11:59:49 PM
: TordelBack 24 August, 2009, 10:16:28 AM
: vzzbux 24 August, 2009, 07:41:28 PM
V
: Mike Gloady 24 August, 2009, 08:18:44 PM
: SuperSurfer 25 August, 2009, 10:16:12 AM
: Roger Godpleton 26 August, 2009, 05:42:38 PM
: Old Tankie 26 August, 2009, 06:07:07 PM
: IAMTHESYSTEM 26 August, 2009, 06:13:18 PM
: Dandontdare 26 August, 2009, 06:13:35 PM
Ted Kennedy.Was it a black-ops NHS death squad?
: Peter Wolf 27 August, 2009, 10:51:12 AM
Ted Kennedy.
One down.So many more to go.............
: TordelBack 27 August, 2009, 11:53:33 AM
One down.So many more to go.............
I make it at least three down, not counting the next generation. You are in a morbid humour, PW!
Dare I ask what the UN have done to rile you?
: Peter Wolf 27 August, 2009, 08:56:16 PM
One down.So many more to go.............
I make it at least three down, not counting the next generation. You are in a morbid humour, PW!
Dare I ask what the UN have done to rile you?
That comment wasnt directed at the Kennedy family in particular.It was just a dig at politicians in general.
John F Kennedy was a good guy though.
As for your question i am not answering it here as i am done with politics on this forum.
No more.
I have many many many reasons and it would extend to a huge long winded complicated post and the content of the post would not be suitable for this forum plus it always ends in tears anyway.
: I, Cosh 27 August, 2009, 09:13:38 PM
Well, with the obvious exception of confrontational sig lines.Dare I ask what the UN have done to rile you?As for your question i am not answering it here as i am done with politics on this forum.
: Peter Wolf 27 August, 2009, 09:32:02 PM
Happy now ?
: TordelBack 27 August, 2009, 09:37:24 PM
I have many many many reasons and it would extend to a huge long winded complicated post and the content of the post would not be suitable for this forum plus it always ends in tears anyway.
Good man, Peter, very wise. Wasn't trying to start a fight myself, especially on this thread, but genuinely interested. But for another time, eh?
: Peter Wolf 27 August, 2009, 09:41:19 PM
I have many many many reasons and it would extend to a huge long winded complicated post and the content of the post would not be suitable for this forum plus it always ends in tears anyway.
Good man, Peter, very wise. Wasn't trying to start a fight myself, genuinely interested. But for another time, eh?
I will compile an article elsewhere.You know where to read it.
: Mike Gloady 28 August, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
Have a biscuit PW, there's a good chap, you'll feel better. Honest.
: Odd_Bloke 28 August, 2009, 03:43:23 PM
: Rio De Fideldo 28 August, 2009, 11:42:47 PM
: Roger Godpleton 29 August, 2009, 12:04:01 AM
Oasis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djtl9Kv64c8&feature=related
: ThryllSeekyr 29 August, 2009, 05:31:59 AM
Did he die of nature causes?
Yeah, I know what that could mean.
It doesn't say why on his wikipedia entry. I'm assumming he went quietly. I got a hunch thats what happened. That doesn't appaer to be any news of Federal investigatros being dispatched.
Really sorry to see another Kennedy go. Not that I know of the guy much, but after seeing his picture and another picture of whhow he looked when he was younger. You can tell he was one of the boys. He had the Kennedy look about him. I wonder if they have any left.
My apoologies if that sounds disrepectful, but asking if "he died of natural causes" has been on my mind since I first read it here and seen it adevertised on the news last night. I really should go back read the Ted Kennedy wikipedia entry more carefully.
Oh, but I do try to find humor in evrything. Even death.
Oasis
You mean the Gallagher brothers?
Did one them die or did the band die?
: Peter Wolf 29 August, 2009, 07:55:29 AM
Oasis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djtl9Kv64c8&feature=related
That video is a form of psychological torture.
Awful.
I watched it for 15 seconds and stopped and i can still hear "YYiiess - YYiiess....." 10 minutes later.
I am off to watch a couple of music videos to see if that will wipe it from my mind.
: Robin Low 29 August, 2009, 02:15:46 PM
Ted Kennedy
Did he die of nature causes?
Yeah, I know what that could mean.
It doesn't say why on his wikipedia entry. I'm assumming he went quietly. I got a hunch thats what happened. That doesn't appaer to be any news of Federal investigatros being dispatched.
It was a brain tumour. It was diagnosed last year.
Regards
Robin
: Trout 29 August, 2009, 02:44:20 PM
I'd forgotten how funny it was.
- Trout
: Mike Gloady 29 August, 2009, 03:10:24 PM
For newcomers to the board, it's worth having a look at the early pages of this thread for the hilarious Steve Saville Vampire Street Team Saga.Thanks Trout, that covers me pretty accurately. Three months of activity isn't much.
Any idea what page numbers? The thread is awful big to go wandering through.
: Jim_Campbell 29 August, 2009, 03:28:04 PM
Any idea what page numbers? The thread is awful big to go wandering through.
The fun appears to start on Page 2 ...
I probably shouldn't say it, but I miss Gordon.
Cheers!
Jim
: Mike Gloady 29 August, 2009, 04:32:34 PM
Cheers Jim!
: DavidXBrunt 29 August, 2009, 04:49:00 PM
: Mike Gloady 29 August, 2009, 05:02:10 PM
I must say I laughed a lot but felt sorry for the poor fella.
'Look mutha, I goin' down the arrrrches to sort that bloke out.'Funny beggar, gave as good as he got. Hope he wasn't too scarred.
'Nah Slainie he ain't wurth it.'
'No one disses me, mutha. I'm gonna teach that fat an fatuous fokker a lesson wif ma axe.'
: Dandontdare 29 August, 2009, 08:05:23 PM
: Mike Gloady 29 August, 2009, 09:51:07 PM
RUMBLED.
: Dandontdare 29 August, 2009, 10:10:39 PM
: Trout 29 August, 2009, 10:23:35 PM
A good idea, taken to extremes.
- Trout
: Roger Godpleton 29 August, 2009, 11:12:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLedin-rRUg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxf6hrukia4&feature=related
: DavidXBrunt 29 August, 2009, 11:27:23 PM
I presumed it was just an unflattering picture of a bunch of goths and did my laughing without clicking. Easier on the index finger in the long run. Read away, 6 or so pages of hysterical laughter await.
RUMBLED.
The Street Team was a nice idea taken to ludicrous lengths done in, to my eyes, a daft way. That said Steve and I exchanged e-mails and he was a nice enough bloke/ I thought there was an element of trying to shame us when he joined up and responded. It didn't go down well.
I've read/heard some of his work since and whilst there were some nice ideas in them I didn't think they were executed very well. His Torchwood audio reading was easily the weakest so far but the narator didn't exactly lift the material off the page so much as gently nudge it off, so that didn't help...
Still, fair play to him.
: ThryllSeekyr 30 August, 2009, 12:16:11 AM
Art - true. I'll give you that.
Quirkafleeg - it's a three book series at the moment, the first one covering Slaine from his entry into the Red Branch through his exile to meeting Ukko and making the decision to return home.
A lot of it is based on Warrior's Dawn episodes, including strips like Sky Chariots, Bride of Crom etc, though certain changes have been made primarily to improve the narrative flow of the book. To that extent it's being described as a re-imagining.
Comics work in a different way to novels in that regard. I'm doing me very best to be faithful to the humour of Slaine and Ukko while writing a story that folks unfamiliar with 2000AD will actually be able to enjoy.
On the plus side I've been given a higher 'rating' for the book meaning it isn't targeted at the 13-17 year old readership of Black Library but is actually aimed at a more mature audience.
I can't say much because I'm on an NDA obviously, but my genuine hope is that I'll do the book justice. I do have a sense of humour - and am not a goth boy. Heck, my first 13 books which are floating around on Amazon etc were Star Wars Media Tie Ins - to an extent you follow the work, but sometimes an opportunity arises where you actually get to work with something you loved when you were getting into the whole writing/sf gig.
In terms of style - it opens setting the scene for folk new to Slaine, dealing with setting up Murias and Grudnew and the Red Branch, who Danu is, what the Horned God is all about, and then, from his exile becomes the more traditional Slaine we know and love - bloody & darkly funny.
How about this - keep your current low expectations when you go in, and hopefully you'll come out pleasantly surprised?
It's due on Halloween.
We'll all know about its relative merits/flaws soon enough, methinks.
-- Max - thanks for the icon. Now I feel more at home!
: ThryllSeekyr 30 August, 2009, 12:32:05 AM
Art - true. I'll give you that.
Quirkafleeg - it's a three book series at the moment, the first one covering Slaine from his entry into the Red Branch through his exile to meeting Ukko and making the decision to return home.
A lot of it is based on Warrior's Dawn episodes, including strips like Sky Chariots, Bride of Crom etc, though certain changes have been made primarily to improve the narrative flow of the book. To that extent it's being described as a re-imagining.
Comics work in a different way to novels in that regard. I'm doing me very best to be faithful to the humour of Slaine and Ukko while writing a story that folks unfamiliar with 2000AD will actually be able to enjoy.
On the plus side I've been given a higher 'rating' for the book meaning it isn't targeted at the 13-17 year old readership of Black Library but is actually aimed at a more mature audience.
I can't say much because I'm on an NDA obviously, but my genuine hope is that I'll do the book justice. I do have a sense of humour - and am not a goth boy. Heck, my first 13 books which are floating around on Amazon etc were Star Wars Media Tie Ins - to an extent you follow the work, but sometimes an opportunity arises where you actually get to work with something you loved when you were getting into the whole writing/sf gig.
In terms of style - it opens setting the scene for folk new to Slaine, dealing with setting up Murias and Grudnew and the Red Branch, who Danu is, what the Horned God is all about, and then, from his exile becomes the more traditional Slaine we know and love - bloody & darkly funny.
How about this - keep your current low expectations when you go in, and hopefully you'll come out pleasantly surprised?
It's due on Halloween.
We'll all know about its relative merits/flaws soon enough, methinks.
-- Max - thanks for the icon. Now I feel more at home!
Exactly what I thought when I read "Slaine the Exile".
Even though, I was pleased it did run along the same lines as "Warriors Dawn" through to the end of "Sky-Chariots". The faithfulness to the original storyline, the need to adapt this into paragraphs of more words. how much un-original this re-working might be, the re-imagining --exrtra content, whatever was soley dreamed up by the new author-- didn't improive it. Without altogether ruining it completely..
: I, Cosh 30 August, 2009, 01:15:23 AM
It's interesting to note that in the 2kreview review of Stevie's Slaine book there was much tutting about behaviour in this thread...Quite right too. Gordon Rennie being an obnoxious cunt and a bunch of other boarders fawning over him wasn't a very pleasant sight the first time round even if it was mildly amusing.
: Peter Wolf 30 August, 2009, 01:27:27 AM
I sympathise with the general mood of disgust regarding politics, I think many of us from ALL sides of the political divide probably do.
Have a biscuit PW, there's a good chap, you'll feel better. Honest.
Certain kinds of biscuits i am eating at the moment taste good and i feel better everytime i eat them.
;) ;D
Perhaps sometime later i might tell everyone what kind of biscuits they are.
: M.I.K. 30 August, 2009, 02:26:58 AM
Certain kinds of biscuits i am eating at the moment taste good and i feel better everytime i eat them.
;) ;D
Perhaps sometime later i might tell everyone what kind of biscuits they are.
Dog biscuits?
: Trout 30 August, 2009, 03:08:32 AM
Wow. I'm doing them involuntarily now!
- Trout
: DavidXBrunt 30 August, 2009, 11:20:41 AM
It's interesting to note that in the 2kreview review of Stevie's Slaine book there was much tutting about behaviour in this thread...Quite right too. Gordon Rennie being an obnoxious cunt and a bunch of other boarders fawning over him wasn't a very pleasant sight the first time round even if it was mildly amusing.
I don't remember, or even see, any fawning but there you go.
: planetoid 30 August, 2009, 11:39:28 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8228053.stm
The funeral is being delayed due to Noel and Liam arguing over which of them has the most expensive looking coffin. :D
: Colin YNWA 30 August, 2009, 11:44:54 AM
Oasis:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8228053.stm
The funeral is being delayed due to Noel and Liam arguing over which of them has the most expensive looking coffin. :D
As I recall back in the day when they first started the NME had stories like this with one or other of the Gallaghers having a tissey fit ever other week. Heavens it must have been a while ago if I was still reading the NME!
Anyway I'm treating this with a massive pinch of salt and hey they died musically after Morning Glory any hoo!
: Mike Gloady 30 August, 2009, 12:25:59 PM
My source updated his facebook status to the effect of "I'm watching Noel & Liam Gallagher having a fist fight. Blood everywhere, broken guitars and gutteral snarls of "YOU FUNTING KNUT"" (Thanks Twoth, I can now swear unoffensively).
Anyway, my sources reported that to me AS IT HAPPENED because HE WAS WATCHING before being leant upon by Oasis' management company (who also manage my mate's band) and all references on his facebook page were removed. So the truth is rather different to what you may have heard.
I would infer that's an end to them. Apparently they're attempting to go one without NOel, which is a mistake as he's the talent. Like Queen without Freddie (only not nearly so good).
: House of Usher 30 August, 2009, 12:33:41 PM
Perhaps sometime later i might tell everyone what kind of biscuits they are.
"My biscuit crunches some. Mentally you picture my biscuit, but I have not told the type of biscuit which I have. Perhaps you even picture Wafer Watkins from Gingerbread Colditz?"
: Trout 30 August, 2009, 01:16:52 PM
- Trout
: TordelBack 30 August, 2009, 01:34:05 PM
Wow. I'm doing them involuntarily now!
As you have been doing all along, of course.
: Trout 30 August, 2009, 01:37:43 PM
Bugger.
: Peter Wolf 30 August, 2009, 06:49:31 PM
Oasis:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8228053.stm
The funeral is being delayed due to Noel and Liam arguing over which of them has the most expensive looking coffin. :D
As I recall back in the day when they first started the NME had stories like this with one or other of the Gallaghers having a tissey fit ever other week. Heavens it must have been a while ago if I was still reading the NME!
Anyway I'm treating this with a massive pinch of salt and hey they died musically after Morning Glory any hoo!
You Fookingk Wankers !.Be Here Now was a fooking Top Album .Easily as Fooking good as Revolver.
: Adrian Bamforth 03 September, 2009, 07:26:39 PM
"Little by little / The wheels of your life have slowly fallen off"
What? How can life have wheels? And if it did, how could they fall off "slowly", and "little by little"? Exactly how many wheels does it have, fifty?
: Richmond Clements 03 September, 2009, 08:24:35 PM
It's interesting to note that in the 2kreview review of Stevie's Slaine book there was much tutting about behaviour in this thread...Quite right too. Gordon Rennie being an obnoxious cunt and a bunch of other boarders fawning over him wasn't a very pleasant sight the first time round even if it was mildly amusing.
I don't remember, or even see, any fawning but there you go.
Just noticed this conversation.
The review you mention would be the one written by me. And there was much tut tutting because it was disgraceful behaviour.
Internet bullying- hilarious.
: Eric Plumrose 04 September, 2009, 05:26:34 PM
Keith Waterhouse (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8238795.stm)
: House of Usher 06 September, 2009, 09:04:57 PM
I'd be more excited but I fear we haven't heard the last of Noel's charmless songwriting. Ladies and gentleman, I give you the world's worst lyric
Indeed. The world's worst lyric by the world's worst lyricist.
And farewell then, Keith Waterhouse. I liked Worzel Gummidge, me. Keith adapted it for TV.
Also, in Private Eye I noticed that Simon Dee had died. Was that noted here?
: Buttonman 15 September, 2009, 01:32:46 AM
: Peter Wolf 15 September, 2009, 01:55:49 AM
Point Break was a good film.
No bad taste jokes about filming a sequel to Ghost anyone.
: ThryllSeekyr 15 September, 2009, 07:11:56 AM
Patrick Swayze, that is a shame. I reckon hs still had alot of screen time left in him.
Afew more action movies.
"Ghost" was intertesting from a metaphysical perspective,
"Dirty Dancing " Not that I got int that, but it was hard to ignore the hype of that film and dance craze.
I was only watching "Roadhouse" last week.
There was also "The Outsiders' as well.
I just read that it was pancreatic cancer and now I remember how he was fighting some illnes for the last couple of months.
It doesn't give me hope when one who's much heawlhier than I am, dies like that.
Surely he had the money for the best medical treatment. Though I guess that healthy liveing without hard drugs -- it would seem so -- and all that didn't help at all.
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:I-iC60iPWb2xIM:http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/images/2009/09/14/image5310973.jpg)
: I, Cosh 15 September, 2009, 10:00:22 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8256260.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8256260.stm)
: uncle fester 15 September, 2009, 10:03:28 AM
The irrepresible Keith Floyd.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8256260.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8256260.stm)
Indeed. Getting lost in all the Swayze tributes on news sites this morning, alas. Two bright lights gone. I may have to put on Point Break later and get drunk on wine whilst cooking in their honour.
: radiator 15 September, 2009, 10:28:48 AM
: Roger Godpleton 15 September, 2009, 10:53:14 AM
Yo, Patrick Swayze, I know you just died and all, and I'm gonna let you finish... But Michael Jackson's death was the best one this year.
: Mike Gloady 15 September, 2009, 11:29:41 AM
: Dark Jimbo 15 September, 2009, 11:45:54 AM
Pretty creepy timing - was just watching that Keith Allen doc about Floyd last night!
Likewise! Was thinking about how ill and frail he looked while I watched it... and then this.
: Bouwel 15 September, 2009, 05:01:28 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8255264.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8255264.stm)
-Bouwel-
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 15 September, 2009, 08:35:08 PM
: Jim_Campbell 15 September, 2009, 08:39:37 PM
I’ve got many fond memories of watching him with my father many years ago.
What was Keith Floyd doing with your father?
Cheers
Jim
: JOE SOAP 15 September, 2009, 09:13:51 PM
: Goaty 17 September, 2009, 09:44:15 AM
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=25844 (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=25844)
(http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsG/6515-2138.gif)
: Richmond Clements 17 September, 2009, 09:56:38 AM
: Devons Daddy 23 September, 2009, 05:40:59 AM
for what this is worth.
an inspiration to me personally,
he was the first proper tv chef. with his floydd on fish show,
i had began work in my first kitchen when he arrived on the scene.
thanks to his groundbreaking style, he paved the way for my choosen carrear to be recognized and rewarded.
i met him twice in my carrear, enjoyed him immensely both times .
so in real terms.
this is my homage to him upon the greatest site on the WWW.
KEITH FLOYDD thankyou!
my finest culinary regards
DD
: Mike Gloady 23 September, 2009, 05:45:13 AM
I doubt anyone will notice, but surely this is the excuse we've all been waiting for to go online and download "Snooker Loopy" (legally, naturally).
This news affected me more deeply than the "news" that Oasis had split up (after a not very much publicised bloody backstage brawl - guitars were involved).
: House of Usher 23 September, 2009, 10:27:37 AM
oh damn, Henry Gibson - the role of Tom Hanks' nemesis in The 'Burbs, Mr Wormwood in Innerspace, and a cameo in Gremlins 2. He was the leader of the Illinois Nazis in John Landis' The Blues Brothers.
Oh dear. Henry Gibson. I liked him. He used to amuse me greatly in Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in.
: Roger Godpleton 29 September, 2009, 05:59:08 PM
: Mike Gloady 29 September, 2009, 06:16:28 PM
Simon Pegg's credibility. Last seen playing harmonica onstage with showbiz chums The Cold-Players. This is where Simon does that line from the fast show: "I'll get my coat"
He was so funny too. Now I can't look at him without seeing him being in the presence of Chris Martin and Gwynnie and not throttling the pair of them. How he can even call himself a member of the human race is beyond me.......
I am, of course, exagerating for (presumed) comic effect. He's still funny and they're still rubbish.
: Roger Godpleton 29 September, 2009, 08:39:57 PM
: Goaty 29 September, 2009, 09:55:54 PM
He was never funny.
never see Spaced, then?
: Batman's Superior Cousin 04 October, 2009, 01:51:05 PM
Marek Edelman - The last surviving leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (1919 or 1922 – October 2, 2009)
: johnnystress 08 October, 2009, 11:04:28 AM
sort of..
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/06/ap/national/main5366930.shtml
: TordelBack 08 October, 2009, 11:52:54 AM
: Tweak72 08 October, 2009, 02:29:38 PM
One hundred sixty years ago, the beleaguered, impoverished Poe was found, delirious and in distress outside a Baltimore tavern. He was never coherent enough to explain what had befallen him since leaving Richmond, Va., a week earlier. He spent four days in a hospital before he died at age 40.
Is'nt that like the end of some of his stories? Like he saw the face of something people should not see!
oooOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOooSpookie
: I, Cosh 11 October, 2009, 03:51:36 AM
: Tweak72 11 October, 2009, 03:57:02 AM
: Eric Plumrose 11 October, 2009, 07:53:04 AM
Boyzgone (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8301187.stm)
: House of Usher 11 October, 2009, 12:47:48 PM
Wow, does that mean House of Usher gets a compassionate leave day?;D
And that was very sad about Stephen Gately, suddenly, at 33. That's a terrible shame. A bit early to say, but it sounds like recreational drugs/misadventure. But regardless of what he died of, 33 is no age at all, and I've never heard a bad word said about him.
: House of Usher 11 October, 2009, 12:55:06 PM
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6862587.ece (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6862587.ece)
: Mike Gloady 11 October, 2009, 02:13:25 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 11 October, 2009, 02:35:53 PM
: JOE SOAP 11 October, 2009, 02:39:44 PM
There were nowt wrong with Boyzone.
well now I wouldn't go that far, terrible an' all as the news may be.
: COMMANDO FORCES 11 October, 2009, 03:16:45 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 11 October, 2009, 03:40:05 PM
We can all look forward to a month of Boyzone records flooding the charts ::)
And look forward to it I will. The decent music to come out of the boyband movement may be scarce but there was some and after Take That I reckon Boyzone were probably the best of the bunch. Just because their fan base was mainly made up of teenage girls doesn't automatically disqualify them as decent artists.
: House of Usher 11 October, 2009, 04:48:39 PM
We can all look forward to a month of Boyzone records flooding the charts ::)
Guh. Neither and a good nor a bad prospect. I'm just back from B&Q where I heard some nondescript Michael Jackson playing over the P.A. So nondescript I couldn't even tell you which song it was.
"The decent music to come out of the boyband movement may be scarce but there was some and after Take That"
Hmmm. Crazy for You by Let Loose? But not Say It Once by Ultra, although there was far worse than that.
: JOE SOAP 11 October, 2009, 08:50:41 PM
he decent music to come out of the boyband movement may be scarce but there was some and after Take That I reckon Boyzone were probably the best of the bunch. Just because their fan base was mainly made up of teenage girls doesn't automatically disqualify them as decent artists.
I'm really trying but I can't think of any exceptions. Please let us know of a few tracks from your collection.
: Dark Jimbo 12 October, 2009, 06:05:08 PM
: Daveycandlish 12 October, 2009, 06:06:53 PM
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2009/barry-letts-passes-away/
: Paul faplad Finch 12 October, 2009, 06:30:07 PM
Then this happens. He may have had a 'good innings' by most standards but this is still bloody gutting news. Pertwee remains my favourite Doctor and thats in large part thanks to this man. And he comes over like a proper gent on the dvds.
As for casting Baker, well, we all make mistakes.
: Peter Wolf 12 October, 2009, 06:46:44 PM
When the Gately news broke I typed out a long post about how I've always got butterflys whenever I log on to this thread and how it never seems to be people who've had a good innings. Then something went wrong and I lost the lot.
Then this happens. He may have had a 'good innings' by most standards but this is still bloody gutting news. Pertwee remains my favourite Doctor and thats in large part thanks to this man. And he comes over like a proper gent on the dvds.
As for casting Baker, well, we all make mistakes.
Tom Baker was a mistake or bad casting ??
Heresy !!
Bloody subjectivity always gets in the way of berating someone for their tastes or reasoning.
: Colin YNWA 12 October, 2009, 06:52:54 PM
: SuperSurfer 12 October, 2009, 06:54:13 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 12 October, 2009, 07:07:32 PM
Stop putting other names on this thread, I thought that Tom Baker was dead for a second when I scanned down and the name just jumped out at me :(
: Paul faplad Finch 12 October, 2009, 07:26:43 PM
However, and this is purely my opinion, I never rated him in the role. I felt that, his first couple of seasons aside, he made the character difficult to watch. Certainly, I'm only able to sit through many of his episodes by focussing on the positives, like the fact that he had probably the strongest collection of companions in the shows history.
As I say, just my opinion and I'm well aware that I'm in the minority, but I for one breathed a sigh of relief when he went. Sorry.
: House of Usher 12 October, 2009, 07:46:12 PM
I'm well aware that I'm in the minority
Again! Pffft. You're so contrary, you are! ;)
: Mike Gloady 12 October, 2009, 08:16:51 PM
Bloody subjectivity always gets in the way of berating someone for their tastes or reasoning.Peter, you really make me laugh sometimes! Like just then for example.
: Eric Plumrose 12 October, 2009, 09:09:10 PM
As for casting Baker, well, we all make mistakes.
To the Book Tower with faplad!
: Peter Wolf 12 October, 2009, 10:18:30 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 12 October, 2009, 10:20:37 PM
I'm well aware that I'm in the minority
Again! Pffft. You're so contrary, you are! ;)
It's a curse I tell you. The more it happens, the more I'm forced to question my innate superiority over everyone else. Perhaps I'm the one whose wrong.
Nah.
: JOE SOAP 12 October, 2009, 10:30:37 PM
As for casting Baker, well, we all make mistakes.
First you admit to having a fondness Boyzone then you dis Tom baker as Who, you really are an agent from the John Byrne forum.
: Peter Wolf 12 October, 2009, 10:35:56 PM
Its what you call Cointel.Its just obvious that someone who openly states that they have a fondness for Boyzone and then utters unspeakable things about Tom Baker is suspicious to say the least.
] ;)
: Paul faplad Finch 12 October, 2009, 11:05:09 PM
As for casting Baker, well, we all make mistakes.
First you admit to having a fondness Boyzone then you dis Tom baker as Who, you really are an agent from the John Byrne forum.
Come now, there's no need to be like that. :) I'd have been banned from there long ago if the bastards would let me join.
As for dissing Baker, at least I didn't say I liked t'other Baker. Give me that.
: Eric Plumrose 12 October, 2009, 11:17:06 PM
As for dissing Baker, at least I didn't say I liked t'other Baker. Give me that.
So, you're now having a pop at the Doctor's best* audio incarnation. You just can't help yourself, can you.
* According to DWM, c. yeah, whatever.
: Dark Jimbo 12 October, 2009, 11:33:15 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 12 October, 2009, 11:38:34 PM
In conclusion I'd just like to say that :
Pertwee has never been bettered although Davison came close.
Baker was rubbish. Both of them.
Ecclestone pisses on Tennant.
New Who is just as good as old. Not better or worse but as good.
And Barry Letts was a very good producer.
These are my Who opinions. Make of them what you will.
: TordelBack 13 October, 2009, 09:43:57 AM
These are my What!?! opinions.
Fixed that for ya, Fappers!
: JayzusB.Christ 13 October, 2009, 04:43:54 PM
Everytime i view this thread its never anyone that i actively want to die so it continues to sadden or is met with complete indifference but i rarely if ever have cause to celebrate an entry in this thread.
i'm scared
: I, Cosh 14 October, 2009, 10:19:09 PM
: Peter Wolf 14 October, 2009, 11:10:27 PM
Everytime i view this thread its never anyone that i actively want to die so it continues to sadden or is met with complete indifference but i rarely if ever have cause to celebrate an entry in this thread.
i'm scared
No need to be scared as you are not on my list of Humans that would be better off dead.
I might start a fantasy RIP thread where you can enter fictitious deaths .
: House of Usher 15 October, 2009, 09:10:48 AM
you are not on my list of Humans that would be better off dead
Die, humans!!!! >:(
(http://universowho.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/ice_warriior.jpg)
;) :D
: Mike Gloady 15 October, 2009, 01:21:35 PM
It's actually: "Die puny humans! Bwahahahaha!"
: JayzusB.Christ 15 October, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
No need to be scared as you are not on my list of Humans that would be better off dead.
I might start a fantasy RIP thread where you can enter fictitious deaths .
I'd start the ball rolling with John Byrne, who died by having his eyeballs slowly scraped back to the brain at a rate of two sandpaper swipes per day.
: Peter Wolf 15 October, 2009, 05:42:24 PM
No need to be scared as you are not on my list of Humans that would be better off dead.
I might start a fantasy RIP thread where you can enter fictitious deaths .
I'd start the ball rolling with John Byrne, who died by having his eyeballs slowly scraped back to the brain at a rate of two sandpaper swipes per day.
I will second that with Tony Blair.Not sure what i would do with him but death is the only way to get rid of that POS.
: Tiplodocus 15 October, 2009, 05:49:54 PM
Actually, I can't think of anywhere that might be suitable for it.
Oh hang on, wasn't there a thread called SECOND UP AGAINST THE WALL started several years back that was just the place for this kind of thing.
: Peter Wolf 15 October, 2009, 06:06:19 PM
: JayzusB.Christ 15 October, 2009, 08:22:09 PM
May I politely suggest that the RIP thread isn't the kind of place for this DEATH WISH kind of stuff.
Actually, I can't think of anywhere that might be suitable for it.
Oh hang on, wasn't there a thread called SECOND UP AGAINST THE WALL started several years back that was just the place for this kind of thing.
Sorry, chief, you're right of course. I don't really wish any kind of death on Mr Byrne, but yeah, it's not a thread for cynical jokes.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 15 October, 2009, 11:12:18 PM
He was also Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w2fi_f5OLY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w2fi_f5OLY)
: Paul faplad Finch 15 October, 2009, 11:27:12 PM
It's sad that he's practically forgotten amongst most younger fans who look at those influenced by those influenced by him and don't see the history. I guess thats the way of the world though.
: Colin YNWA 17 October, 2009, 08:11:31 PM
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/10/16/r-i-p-george-tuska/ (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/10/16/r-i-p-george-tuska/)
: Colin YNWA 17 October, 2009, 08:21:25 PM
Not seen this reported elsewhere yet but over at 'Comics ahould be good' they've reported George Tuska veteran comics artist has passed away at the ripE old age of 93.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/10/16/r-i-p-george-tuska/ (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/10/16/r-i-p-george-tuska/)
Sorry about the unfortunate rather freudian typo.
: SuperSurfer 17 October, 2009, 08:46:55 PM
Not seen this reported elsewhere yet but over at 'Comics ahould be good' they've reported George Tuska veteran comics artist has passed away... http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/10/16/r-i-p-george-tuska/ (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/10/16/r-i-p-george-tuska/)Sad to read that. He was the definitive Iron Man artist for me as a kid.
(http://funnybookfanatic.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/ironman5.jpg?w=252&h=374)
: Batman's Superior Cousin 21 October, 2009, 03:37:42 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 21 October, 2009, 03:52:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc&feature=related)
I bet you are all singing along now ;)
: wild-seven 21 October, 2009, 07:17:32 PM
: Mike Gloady 21 October, 2009, 07:39:21 PM
: Dandontdare 21 October, 2009, 07:41:43 PM
Just a little note to mark the passing of Ludovic Kennedy; writer, humanitarian, campaigner, all round great manyes, read about that yesterday, very sad. A great campaigner - against people being killed for crimes they may not have committed, but in favour of people killing themslelves if they so wish. Eminently sensible position in my opinion. And proof that a strong moral compass does not require a belief in the supernatural.
: Roger Godpleton 21 October, 2009, 11:59:28 PM
: uncle fester 22 October, 2009, 12:17:02 AM
Vic Mizzy, died 19th October aged 93, amongst songs he wrote and music he composed he wrote the theme tune to this and sang it and directed the title sequence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc&feature=related)
I bet you are all singing along now ;)
How did I miss THIS?? A sad, sad day...
: Peter Wolf 22 October, 2009, 12:25:03 AM
Sadly Kanye West isn't dead in spite of what you may have been told.
Death comes to everyone eventually but Kanye West probably thinks he is a god or immortal.
: Roger Godpleton 03 November, 2009, 09:45:33 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/nov/03/claude-levi-strauss-obituary
: I, Cosh 05 November, 2009, 12:42:56 AM
: Kerrin 06 November, 2009, 02:37:05 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/05/josette-baujot-obituary (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/05/josette-baujot-obituary)
: uncle fester 11 November, 2009, 03:34:36 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8353733.stm
: COMMANDO FORCES 11 November, 2009, 03:55:01 PM
: satchmo 16 November, 2009, 12:01:32 PM
: Kerrin 16 November, 2009, 12:07:24 PM
: Mike Gloady 16 November, 2009, 12:09:02 PM
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 16 November, 2009, 12:24:30 PM
Very saddened to hear this news.
: Goaty 16 November, 2009, 12:36:39 PM
Edward Woodward, RIP.
Shamed, RIP Edward, always remember you for The Wicker Man, and Breaker Morant (as it was mentioned in final graphic novel of Preacher....
: Paul faplad Finch 16 November, 2009, 12:48:47 PM
: uncle fester 16 November, 2009, 12:55:40 PM
: Mike Gloady 16 November, 2009, 12:57:03 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 16 November, 2009, 01:22:41 PM
: vzzbux 16 November, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
V
: Paul faplad Finch 16 November, 2009, 03:06:20 PM
Even the weakest thing he did, The Equaliser
Did you not see Crusade? Admittedly he was only in one episode and it was stunt casting to put him alongside his son who was one of the leads but God it was dire. A flawed show to begin with, that episode was just atrocious. I doubt he knew what he was getting himself into.
: Mike Gloady 16 November, 2009, 03:18:36 PM
: Grant Goggans 16 November, 2009, 03:53:26 PM
: Dark Jimbo 16 November, 2009, 03:55:36 PM
: Hoagy 16 November, 2009, 04:40:40 PM
: JamesC 16 November, 2009, 05:10:51 PM
I once had to write a story about where I lived using only two sentences (it was an A-level English excercise). Mine was:
Edward Woodward went for a swim in the sea and banged his head on a bit of drift wood wood wood. It was in Gorleston.
: Professor Bear 16 November, 2009, 05:26:09 PM
Beaten to mentioning Crusade, a show whose ambition outstripped the abilities of those involved to make television, though I notice that all the tv shows Mike Gloady mentions starred Daniel Day Kim - what's your beef with Koreans, Mike?
Woodward did that binmen show that got on my tits, but he also did Wicker Man, Callan, Equalizer - quality shows that rightly overshadow his odd miss.
: JayzusB.Christ 16 November, 2009, 07:15:31 PM
: JOE SOAP 16 November, 2009, 08:09:38 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 16 November, 2009, 08:18:12 PM
He was married to Michelle Dotrice, 'Betty' of Some Mothers Do 'Av 'Em...I think it was Terry Wogan who once said that when they were together you "couldn't see Woodward for Dotrice".
: SuperSurfer 16 November, 2009, 08:44:00 PM
: wild-seven 16 November, 2009, 09:44:58 PM
: LARF 16 November, 2009, 09:46:12 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8363336.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8363336.stm)
: Kerrin 16 November, 2009, 09:55:00 PM
: Zarjazzer 16 November, 2009, 10:07:43 PM
: uncle fester 16 November, 2009, 10:11:08 PM
: Christov 16 November, 2009, 11:42:24 PM
: johnnystress 18 November, 2009, 04:44:14 PM
Very sad
Here he is singing with his old band Coitus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAfm8yNMv-Y
RIP
: Batman's Superior Cousin 02 December, 2009, 07:59:47 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 02 December, 2009, 08:01:30 PM
: Dandontdare 02 December, 2009, 08:15:45 PM
Maggie Jones - Blance Hunt in Corrie died todayWatching Corrie right now funnily enough. That's very sad, Blanche was by far and away the best character in it, always ready with a withering put down or cynical opinion. My favourite Blanche line was when the Platts were having one of their dramas in the middle of the street: "That Gail Platt - she's only happy when she's got someone's hands around her throat."
: SmallBlueThing 02 December, 2009, 08:44:41 PM
: Mike Gloady 03 December, 2009, 09:50:27 AM
: Kerrin 03 December, 2009, 06:01:23 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/dec/02/robert-holdstock-obituary (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/dec/02/robert-holdstock-obituary)
: Richmond Clements 03 December, 2009, 06:12:05 PM
Robert Holdstock, author of "Mythago Wood". Sad news.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/dec/02/robert-holdstock-obituary (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/dec/02/robert-holdstock-obituary)
A real loss that one.
He also wrote a series of horror novels called Nighthunter under a pseudonym which made a lasting impression on the young me.
: Jim_Campbell 03 December, 2009, 06:25:11 PM
He also wrote a series of horror novels called Nighthunter under a pseudonym which made a lasting impression on the young me.
Not forgetting the most important work of fiction EVAH in the lives of young nerds of --ahem-- a certain age: the novel that accompanied the 5.5" floppy version of Elite!
Cheers
Jim
: Mike Gloady 03 December, 2009, 06:47:37 PM
I remember the Elite novella, too. Didn't realise it was him though.
: Dunk! 04 December, 2009, 10:04:19 AM
Actually parachuted into France on D-Day and then went on to star in the film of it The Longest Day.
: Richmond Clements 04 December, 2009, 10:14:43 AM
He also wrote a series of horror novels called Nighthunter under a pseudonym which made a lasting impression on the young me.
Not forgetting the most important work of fiction EVAH in the lives of young nerds of --ahem-- a certain age: the novel that accompanied the 5.5" floppy version of Elite!
Cheers
Jim
True!
: Dunk! 04 December, 2009, 10:55:19 AM
: Dandontdare 04 December, 2009, 12:51:12 PM
: satchmo 04 December, 2009, 12:52:36 PM
: wild-seven 04 December, 2009, 10:17:31 PM
: TordelBack 05 December, 2009, 01:05:18 AM
Sad news about Robert Holdstock. I read Mythago Wood again last year, it's a brilliant book.
Mmmm, amazing stuff, some good sequels too. The Dark Wheel was a genuinely inspirational part of the greatest game ever, and there were some nice boobies in The Emerald Forest. Covered all the bases really, intelligent fantasy, BBC Micro games and the norks of First Peoples. Well done that man!
: Roger Godpleton 20 December, 2009, 07:25:58 PM
: TordelBack 20 December, 2009, 07:37:30 PM
Brittany Murphy, apparently. 32.
That's sad. I liked her in Clueless and King of the Hill.
: mygrimmbrother 20 December, 2009, 08:26:36 PM
: Van Dom 20 December, 2009, 08:49:21 PM
In the words of Ram Sweeny from the movie Heathers: "Jesus God in Heaven, why'd you have to kill such hot snatch?"
But seriously - that really sucks. Saw her in Drive with Mark Dacascos all those years ago and been a fan ever since....
Real shame.
: Van Dom 20 December, 2009, 09:17:02 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEL_JiwOHoI
: Goaty 20 December, 2009, 10:59:25 PM
Brittany Murphy, apparently. 32.
what? fuck! as was watch dvd of Sin City last night, RIP Brittany Murphy :(
also RIP Joe McElderry's career as Rage Against The Machine beat Joe McElderry to claim the Christmas number one
: Christov 21 December, 2009, 03:26:53 AM
: HdE 21 December, 2009, 03:35:57 AM
Really sad. I had a thing for her in movies. Doubly sobering is the fact the she was the same age as me. RIP.
: ThryllSeekyr 21 December, 2009, 07:07:12 AM
Brittany Murphy was great in this. That quirky, childlike innocence thing she had going on. Goshdarnit!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEL_JiwOHoI
I jkust read that on my news page. What a shame.
(http://ninemsn.com.au/img/2009/news/2112_murphjy_nh_sp.jpg)
Her hubby has been acting very suspiciously since it happened.
http://celebrities.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=549685&showcomments=true&rss=yes (http://celebrities.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=549685&showcomments=true&rss=yes)
Despite her comeliness, I don't think she's ever really been healthy and every movie Iv'e seen seen her in since Clueless. Where I remember her more full bodied looks. I think there was a problem with anorexia. As far she appears, I've always admired her, but I knew there was always a problem with her health.
About seeiing the film Clueless. I was always hanging around the city in those days. I was lonely, bored and I had the money to burn. Before cable television, the movies were alwys a pleasant diversion, not matter what I brought tickets for.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 21 December, 2009, 08:16:30 PM
: Dandontdare 30 December, 2009, 07:40:46 PM
A band that doesn't have much steet cred these days, but if it wasn't for the folk-rock pioneers in Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention, a huge chunk of British heritage would've simply died out. The folk purists hated them, but they reinvented traditional British songs as something alive and relevant. Countless modern performers owe them a great debt for this enduring cultural legacy.
: Peter Wolf 30 December, 2009, 08:15:03 PM
Tim Hart, founder member of Steeleye Span.
A band that doesn't have much steet cred these days, but if it wasn't for the folk-rock pioneers in Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention, a huge chunk of British heritage would've simply died out. The folk purists hated them, but they reinvented traditional British songs as something alive and relevant. Countless modern performers owe them a great debt for this enduring cultural legacy.
Its a shame that they are mostly remembered for a novelty song that was All Around My Hat because its not really representative of their music.A couple of their LPs featured members of Fairport Convention.The critics love Fairport convention but they rarely mention Steeleye Span.
One of the members of Steeleye Span lived or still does live in Hastings.He was the guitarist but i dont recall his name .Having checked pictures it was Tim Hart that i used to talk to sometimes because i had a summer job selling ice creams outside the cafe on the West Hill and he used to bring all his kids round to buy them ice creams.
: O Lucky Stevie! 31 December, 2009, 06:34:15 AM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/31/2783381.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/31/2783381.htm)
Top bloke whenever he came into the radio station for an interview & play a few tunes live to air.
: I, Cosh 31 December, 2009, 09:07:50 AM
Rowland S Howard, who you may know of from The Birthday PartyThat's sad. I didn't even know he was ill.
: SmallBlueThing 31 December, 2009, 03:40:07 PM
SBT
: O Lucky Stevie! 04 January, 2010, 04:59:19 AM
That's sad. I didn't even know he was ill.
I'm not surprised Cosh, he kept it pretty much under his hat & didn't announce anything until very recently. Like a month or two ago.
So very much like Rowland from my experience of meeting this softly spoken man. My abiding memory shall be of espying Rowland through an open doorway, tuning up before going head to head with the Drivel Brothers.
: Batman's Superior Cousin 07 January, 2010, 12:31:28 PM
: TordelBack 07 January, 2010, 12:34:51 PM
Survived both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings
Does that count as good luck or bad luck?
More seriously, hard to imagine what he must have witnessed.
: Dunk! 07 January, 2010, 12:37:20 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 07 January, 2010, 01:54:40 PM
Survived both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings
Does that count as good luck or bad luck?
More seriously, hard to imagine what he must have witnessed.
From Wikipedia: Speaking about the recognition Yamaguchi said; "My double radiation exposure is now an official government record. It can tell the younger generation the horrifying history of the atomic bombings even after I die."
Looks like they'll be doing some tests on his corpse to see what side effects he would have had.
If i ever think I've had a bad week I'm gonna think about this guy.
From Wikipedia: In 2009 Yamaguchi learned that he was dying of stomach cancer, which may have been brought on by the bombings.
Looks like the cancer was one of the side effects.
: Batman's Superior Cousin 12 January, 2010, 06:19:39 PM
: wild-seven 12 January, 2010, 06:42:38 PM
Miep Gies (11th January 2010) - Woman who saved Anne Frank's dairy without EVER reading it died from a short illness caused by a fall, aged 100.
She was an amazing woman RIP
: Daveycandlish 12 January, 2010, 08:41:10 PM
: Christov 13 January, 2010, 11:03:06 PM
: JOE SOAP 13 January, 2010, 11:08:52 PM
: Christov 14 January, 2010, 03:15:31 PM
Crazy bastard.
: Buddy 14 January, 2010, 05:26:31 PM
Another inspiring person who died recently; Kim Peake - the autistic savant who was the inspiration for Rain Man. Heart attack at 59
Oh wow... shocked by that, sorry to hear it.
As the father of an autistic boy i tend to pick up on autistic news and events but this has passed me by.
Sad.
: Dandontdare 15 January, 2010, 02:43:53 PM
: Peter Wolf 16 January, 2010, 02:09:35 AM
: johnnystress 16 January, 2010, 04:18:35 PM
: Trout 19 January, 2010, 03:45:35 PM
: johnnystress 19 January, 2010, 04:08:55 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2010/01/19/mcgarrigle-kate-obit.html
Canadian folk and roots music singer Kate McGarrigle, best known for her work with her sister, Anna, as the McGarrigle Sisters, has died at age 63.
McGarrigle, born in Montreal, died Monday night after battling a rare form of cancer, confirmed her brother-in-law, journalist Dane Lanken.
The mother of musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright through her previous marriage with American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, McGarrigle is a music industry icon in her own right.
: Something Fishy 19 January, 2010, 08:07:19 PM
Bill McLaren, voice of Scottish rugby. I'm pretty sad about this. :(
That's sad news and a huge loss. He was the voice of rugby for me and was so knowledgeable passionate about the game and fair minded. A real legend.
: Albion 19 January, 2010, 09:39:46 PM
Canadian folk and roots music singer Kate McGarrigle, best known for her work with her sister, Anna, as the McGarrigle Sisters, has died at age 63.
Sad to hear that.
The McGarrigle Sisters also worked on the Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds album, No More Shall We Part.
: Dandontdare 19 January, 2010, 09:43:35 PM
He was the voice of rugby for me
I've heard that phrase about a dozen times today - it's not the most imaginative nickname is it?
sad news about Kate McGarrigle though - that's some talented genes there.
: COMMANDO FORCES 24 January, 2010, 07:19:34 PM
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001739/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001739/)
: TordelBack 24 January, 2010, 07:38:07 PM
JYou'll all have at least seen her in Star Trek the Next Generation, sadly no longer with us.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001739/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001739/)
And Spartacus, surely!
: COMMANDO FORCES 24 January, 2010, 07:39:12 PM
: Dandontdare 24 January, 2010, 08:33:11 PM
: Dunk! 25 January, 2010, 11:19:51 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478359.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478359.stm)
: Albion 25 January, 2010, 11:39:36 AM
Scorpions
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478359.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478359.stm)
I never liked the Scorpions much until I saw them live. I saw them support Judas Priest a few years back and didn't expect them to be any good and they rocked! They were actually better than the rather disappointing Judas Priest.
They'll be back in a few years for a reunion tour just like everyone else.
: Dandontdare 25 January, 2010, 01:08:35 PM
Scorpions
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478359.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478359.stm)
I remember that bubble gum boobie cover was rather controversial when I was at school. Ah, innocent days!
This could just be a clever way of getting publicity for a new album and tour - as Albion says, there's always the option of reunions down the line. How many "final tours" did Quo have?
: SuperSurfer 26 January, 2010, 02:30:32 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jan/22/john-berry-obituary
: Pete Wells 26 January, 2010, 07:33:09 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Wellsy/IMG_0267.jpg)
: vzzbux 26 January, 2010, 07:40:27 PM
V
: uncle fester 26 January, 2010, 07:58:08 PM
Bloody hell Pete, you really should stop running old ladies down at bus stops.
: Richmond Clements 28 January, 2010, 06:38:14 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8486169.stm
: Hoagy 28 January, 2010, 08:18:05 PM
: Dandontdare 28 January, 2010, 08:19:42 PM
: Daveycandlish 28 January, 2010, 08:51:42 PM
(What can I say? I like Poltergeist better than catcher in the Rye!) :o
: I, Cosh 28 January, 2010, 08:58:07 PM
: Richmond Clements 28 January, 2010, 08:59:03 PM
(What can I say? I like Poltergeist better than catcher in the Rye!)
Me too! Although, in Catcher's defence, I think the main reason I disliked it was that I read it for the first time in my 20s. I suspect that if I'd read it as a teen, I'd be praising Holden Caulfield as a hero rather than wanting to punch him for being a whiny twat.
: Proudhuff 28 January, 2010, 09:02:59 PM
: Richmond Clements 28 January, 2010, 09:18:57 PM
Read it as a teenager still wanted to punch his whingey yankee lights out
Mmmm... back to the drawing board then...
: Roger Godpleton 28 January, 2010, 11:27:37 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 29 January, 2010, 01:41:26 PM
: worldshown 29 January, 2010, 02:07:37 PM
I think the main reason I disliked it was that I read it for the first time in my 20s. I suspect that if I'd read it as a teen, I'd be praising Holden Caulfield as a hero rather than wanting to punch him for being a whiny twat.
Similar story to me. I was in my early 30s when I read "Catcher In The Rye" and only read it because it was so heavily referenced in the first series of "Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex". I got the feeling that to have got the most out of the book I should have read it in my teens.
: staticgirl 29 January, 2010, 02:18:16 PM
: I, Cosh 29 January, 2010, 02:46:13 PM
I first read it when I was a whingey 14 year old and absolutely loved it. I've not reread it for a while but it hadn't lost its appeal on numerous rereads. You'll be having a pop at The Breakfast Club next!
Read it in my teens and wanted to punch the over-privileged twonk.If anything, it had the opposite effect on me: an appreciation that rich people could have feelings too.
: Colin YNWA 29 January, 2010, 03:01:15 PM
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 29 January, 2010, 04:03:54 PM
: Albion 29 January, 2010, 06:06:59 PM
: Jared Katooie 31 January, 2010, 11:51:17 PM
I'll miss you, Dad.
: COMMANDO FORCES 01 February, 2010, 12:01:14 AM
: Roger Godpleton 01 February, 2010, 12:23:29 AM
: Trout 01 February, 2010, 12:28:03 AM
: Hoagy 01 February, 2010, 12:29:00 AM
: SuperSurfer 01 February, 2010, 12:55:20 AM
: I, Cosh 01 February, 2010, 01:00:08 AM
: HdE 01 February, 2010, 01:13:26 AM
: Grant Goggans 01 February, 2010, 07:01:08 AM
: Richmond Clements 01 February, 2010, 07:08:08 AM
: Pete Wells 01 February, 2010, 07:28:02 AM
: Kerrin 01 February, 2010, 07:37:24 AM
: Colin YNWA 01 February, 2010, 08:30:35 AM
: uncle fester 01 February, 2010, 08:57:56 AM
: wild-seven 01 February, 2010, 08:58:49 AM
: Van Dom 01 February, 2010, 09:11:51 AM
: Jim_Campbell 01 February, 2010, 09:18:03 AM
Jim
: Kev Levell 01 February, 2010, 10:01:37 AM
: mygrimmbrother 01 February, 2010, 11:45:51 AM
: Dark Jimbo 01 February, 2010, 11:50:57 AM
I really hate reading this thread sometimes. :-(
: Professor Bear 01 February, 2010, 12:08:49 PM
: Banners 01 February, 2010, 12:17:01 PM
M@
: flip-r mk2 01 February, 2010, 12:44:23 PM
filip
: Mike Gloady 01 February, 2010, 01:11:13 PM
No amount of typing will make it feel easier to cope with - but hopefully it'll have the effect that similar good wishes and condolences had for me recently in a similar situation. My dad died with little warning and I'd have to say that's harder to cope with in many ways than my mother's long protracted illness. Make sure you keep in touch with your friends and family - it's very easy to retreat into a corner and ignore the world but it's not healthy.
Should you need to, my PM inbox is open to you at any time. Best of luck and I'm really really sorry to hear of your loss.
: Bolt-01 01 February, 2010, 01:19:43 PM
Sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Dave
: The Legendary Shark 01 February, 2010, 01:36:33 PM
Mark.
: Dandontdare 01 February, 2010, 01:42:25 PM
: Albion 01 February, 2010, 01:47:42 PM
My Dad died very suddenly 15 years ago, and my Mum soon after. It's a terribly sad and hard thing but I found the happy memories helped me through.
: Peter Wolf 01 February, 2010, 04:13:19 PM
: vzzbux 01 February, 2010, 08:36:20 PM
V
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 01 February, 2010, 08:44:16 PM
: satchmo 01 February, 2010, 08:50:09 PM
: JayzusB.Christ 02 February, 2010, 01:06:09 PM
: Noisybast 02 February, 2010, 01:56:10 PM
: TordelBack 02 February, 2010, 06:01:26 PM
: Colin MacNeil 02 February, 2010, 10:10:00 PM
"I would have you raise me; I can see the west then:
I would see the sun set once before I go."
So he lay a-gazing, seemed to be at rest then,
Quiet as a spirit in the golden glow.
So he lay a-watching rosy castles crumbling,
Moats of blind amber, bastions of flame,
Rugged rifts of opal, crimson turrets tumbling;
So he lay a-dreaming till the shadows came.
R.W.Service
: COMMANDO FORCES 03 February, 2010, 04:52:10 PM
Former BOSTON LEGAL actor JUSTIN MENTELL has died in a tragic car crash.
Mentell was not wearing a seatbelt when his jeep swerved off a road near Madison, Wisconsin and went down an embankment, smashing into two trees
: SuperSurfer 03 February, 2010, 04:55:06 PM
Former BOSTON LEGAL actor JUSTIN MENTELL has died in a tragic car crash.
Mentell was not wearing a seatbelt when his jeep swerved off a road near Madison, Wisconsin and went down an embankment, smashing into two trees
Terrible. The brother in law of a colleague of my wife died in a car accident a few days ago in Mauritius. The car drove off the edge of a cliff!
: SmallBlueThing 05 February, 2010, 08:37:32 AM
SBT
: Jared Katooie 06 February, 2010, 11:17:44 PM
My family and I are doing OK at the moment. We're trying to stay as positive as possible, as my Dad would have wanted it that way.
Dad had a pretty dark sense of humour, so I'm sure he would have derived great amusement from all the mishaps that occurred during the funeral mass. Squeaking microphone, hiccuping baby, his hapless son not being told that he was supposed to bring the wine up to the altar etc. etc.
It's been hard, but I guess I'm going to be alright.
: Mike Gloady 07 February, 2010, 12:58:25 AM
And just incase you're NOT alright at any point, having been in a very similar position only 4 months ago, I can say that sometimes, later, you might almost feel stupid for saying "I'm still having a hard time" so if you ARE, at any point, PM me.
: wild-seven 07 February, 2010, 12:00:15 PM
: M.I.K. 07 February, 2010, 12:49:19 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8502006.stm
: Batman's Superior Cousin 11 February, 2010, 05:08:57 PM
http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=152119342
: The Doctor Alt 8 11 February, 2010, 05:12:36 PM
Dan O’Bannon was never quite famous, but his name was revered by fans of science-fiction cinema. He wrote Alien (1979) and Total Recall (1990), worked on special effects for Star Wars (1977), and collaborated closely with John Carpenter on his debut film Dark Star (1974), in which O’Bannon also played one of the main characters.
He was a purist, keen to defend the artistic and narrative integrity of his films. He repeatedly fell out with collaborators, responding to a critic’s negative comments on Alien with a long letter of agreement. “The script that was committed to the film was self-contradictory, confusing, one-dimensional, clichéd and bargain-basement as science-fiction,” he wrote in a letter to Starburst magazine. He blamed the producers.
Most viewers seemed to think Alien worked well enough — the film was an international hit, spawned a franchise, proved enormously influential and currently figures in the Top 50 films of all time, as voted for by the public on the Internet Movie Database website. Its success helped generate interest in O’Bannon’s other projects and he might have made more were he a little more ready to compromise his visions.
Born in St Louis in 1946, he studied film at the University of Southern California, where he met John Carpenter. Dark Star began as a student film about four astronauts whose job it is to travel through space blowing up unstable planets. They are accompanied by a pet alien, a beachball with claws. O’Bannon and Carpenter wrote it together and financed the original 45-minute, 16mm version themselves, with Carpenter directing and O’Bannon doing virtually everything else, including acting, editing and production design. There was not much action, but a lot of humour and imagination — the ship’s captain is dead, but still conscious in the freezer, and the alien beachball is becoming increasingly belligerent. Carpenter described it as “Waiting for Godot in space”. Producer Jack H. Harris put up the money to expand it into a feature film for commercial release.
Carpenter went on to become one of Hollywood’s top directors. O’Bannon meanwhile worked on digital visual effects for Star Wars and determined that he would like to do another science-fiction film about an alien on a spaceship, but with the focus on horror rather than comedy and a purpose-built alien rather than a modified beachball.
He and Ronald Shusett co-wrote Alien and they pitched it as “Jaws in space”, though O’Bannon said his creature had been inspired by earthy bugs and the life cycle of parasitic organisms. “One thing I realised hadn’t been exploited in science fiction movies were the physical aspects,” he said. “The real world offered many examples which were extremely loathsome, and I thought, if it’s good enough for Mother Nature, maybe it will work on an audience. One review said that watching this movie was like turning over a rock and finding something disgusting. That was a pretty good description of what I was going after.”
They almost signed to do it as a low-budget feature with Roger Corman, but Walter Hill got involved as producer, reworked the script and steered it into production at 20th Century Fox. Key changes included changing the sex of the main character, played by Sigourney Weaver. O’Bannon also got one of the most memorable aliens in cinema history, designed by H.R.Giger.
O’Bannon was one of the writers on the cult sci-fi animation anthology film Heavy Metal (1981) and he and Don Jakoby co-wrote Blue Thunder (1983), a hit thriller with Roy Scheider as a police helicopter pilot. There was a spin-off TV series, to which O’Bannon also contributed, though he was unhappy about changes in the original script.
He wrote and directed the zombie horror film The Return of the Living Dead (1985), which again put a heavy emphasis on black comedy. It was a hit, there were several sequels and it retains a passionate following, though it was one of only two films O’Bannon directed. He worked with Jackoby again on the space vampire movie Lifeforce (1985) and the remake Invaders from Mars (1986).
He also continued to work with Shusett, on an adaptation of "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale" (1966), a Philip K. Dick story about implanted memories. Shusett had been working on it since before meeting O’Bannon. It was eventually shot as Total Recall with Arnold Schwarzenegger and was a major hit. But O’Bannon fell out with Shusett over the ending and again he was unhappy with the final film.
Other credits include Screamers (1995), another Philip K.Dick story that he adapted. He had been suffering from Crohn’s disease for years. He is survived by his wife and son.
Dan O’Bannon, writer, was born on September 30, 1946. He died on December 17, 2009, aged 63
: uncle fester 11 February, 2010, 05:14:57 PM
: Roger Godpleton 11 February, 2010, 11:31:36 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 12 February, 2010, 01:26:25 PM
Alexander McQueen at age 40.
Erm,see my post!!!
: Albion 12 February, 2010, 01:54:39 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8512198.stm
: Grant Goggans 12 February, 2010, 04:35:45 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 12 February, 2010, 05:07:32 PM
: Mike Gloady 12 February, 2010, 05:22:31 PM
Walter Frederick Morrison, inventor of the Frisbee.Incorrect.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8512198.stm
The answer is Marty McFly. Thanks for playing though.
: Albion 12 February, 2010, 07:15:13 PM
Walter Frederick Morrison, inventor of the Frisbee.Incorrect.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8512198.stm
The answer is Marty McFly. Thanks for playing though.
Bugger, I'd forgotten about the arsom achievements of the McFly.
: Grant Goggans 12 February, 2010, 07:17:41 PM
***
Now, nobody believes me when I say this, but a case can certainly be made that Lord Peter Wimsey is, from a production standpoint, one of the most important TV series to ever come out of Britain. Here's why. Masterpiece Theatre was a production of Boston's public TV station, WGBH, and was underwritten by Mobil. The story goes that in the seventies, Masterpiece Theatre was getting its biggest ratings from two ongoing series which would pop up with new episodes each year: Upstairs, Downstairs and the (annual) Sayers adaptations. After these finished, executives with Mobil spoke with WGBH about doing more mystery stories. WGBH didn't feel that Masterpiece Theatre really needed to buy into what few mystery stories were available. Almost nothing available in Britain in the late 70s really fit the mold, and what little there was - a short-lived series of Dick Francis adaptations and a TV movie of Peter Lovesey's novel Cribb - was really stretching the definition of "masterpiece," although a case could be made for a new series starring Leo McKern called Rumpole of the Bailey...
Well, the story goes, the Mobil exec suggested that if these weren't highbrow masterpieces and not the sort of thing Alistair Cooke would really get behind, why not start a spinoff series to feature those?
So Mystery! debuted in 1980, by which time Cribb had gone onto a series. These and Rumpole and the Dick Francis adaptations provided the backbone for the series for its first few seasons, but the problem was that the cost of television production in the UK was rising dramatically and international co-production partners were badly needed to finance major new productions, especially as British TV moved away from videotape drama and embraced film. So by 1983, Mystery! was really looking awfully weak since they just had TV movies and mediocre miniseries that nobody was watching, and so WGBH started looking for ways to invest in new productions that would prop up their umbrella programs, right at the same time that British TV companies started looking for financing.
The first big show to benefit from the co-productions was Granada's Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - the Jeremy Brett series. To modern eyes, that backlot that makes up Baker Street might look awfully small, but it was a huge international success, and couldn't have been made without WGBH's investment. Nor could so many series that followed, including Central's Inspector Morse or Granada's Prime Suspect or numerous other shows which the Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! teams were helping pay for. Possibly Poirot, Miss Marple and Campion as well, but I'd have to check. Dozens of major British series of the 1990s had some Boston public TV and Mobil money behind them, but none of the continuing detective shows would have existed at all without WGBH's Mystery!, and that wouldn't have existed without the Ian Carmichael serials.
***
: Mike Gloady 12 February, 2010, 07:46:41 PM
: johnnystress 15 February, 2010, 08:57:59 AM
to my dismay they seem to have run out of episodes this morning
on topic
rip Dick Francis
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/7240946/Dick-Francis-tributes-paid-to-peoples-champion.html
: Jim_Campbell 15 February, 2010, 09:03:59 AM
Jeremy Brett is Holmes-I love that show
My lovely wife bought me the complete set on DVD Christmas before last. I love my wife.
The thing I particularly like about the Granada 'Holmes' series is that it actually makes sense of the Holmes/Watson relationship. Where previous versions of Watson had always seemed rather, well, dim, this version was a deeply practical man which -- of course -- is precisely what is needed by a man as totally unconcerned with practical matters as Holmes.
Cheers!
Jim
: Kerrin 15 February, 2010, 07:24:38 PM
: Dunk! 19 February, 2010, 02:14:32 PM
First Man on the Moon is a fav.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8524335.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8524335.stm)
: Bolt-01 19 February, 2010, 02:20:36 PM
: Dunk! 19 February, 2010, 02:21:20 PM
: CraveNoir 19 February, 2010, 02:32:05 PM
It's sad news. I always found something deeply likeable about him as he always had an eccentric charisma on screen and I'd check every few months so see if he was still with us.
I think I'll have to watch The Colditz Story tonight, and Murder Ahoy! where he meets his match in good old Margaret Rutherford.
: Tweak72 19 February, 2010, 02:49:55 PM
: Kerrin 19 February, 2010, 05:19:16 PM
: Matt Timson 19 February, 2010, 05:54:26 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 22 February, 2010, 04:50:36 PM
On February 20, 2010, Haig died from complications from a staphylococcal infection after being hospitalized at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on January 28, 2010.
: Dandontdare 22 February, 2010, 04:53:07 PM
: JayzusB.Christ 23 February, 2010, 01:07:11 PM
: House of Usher 23 February, 2010, 01:18:23 PM
Lionel Jeffries was a super chap without whom British film would be missing many wonderful character performances and one of the most satisfying and moving of family films.
: johnnystress 23 February, 2010, 01:18:28 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/johnnystress/Judge_Judge.jpg)
: JayzusB.Christ 23 February, 2010, 01:25:00 PM
: TordelBack 23 February, 2010, 01:34:59 PM
It's Jenny Agutter's last scene at the end, and the anticipation of it, that always turns me into a gibbering wreck.
Mmmm, that's a killer line alright.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 23 February, 2010, 06:45:25 PM
: JOE SOAP 23 February, 2010, 08:35:39 PM
: maryanddavid 24 February, 2010, 12:14:56 AM
sh%t out of me, I remember the Safe Cross Code with Judge and Brendan Grace. Was there a brushing you teeth campaign involving Judge as well?
A very simple show, but but very effictive. I looked into bringing the kids to the theatre last year, but between one thing and another, I presume it will be still open, didnt his family run it?
David
: JayzusB.Christ 24 February, 2010, 12:58:27 PM
When I first stated working in RTE (22 FEB 1999 to be precise), the actual Wanderley Wagon sat parked outside studio in all kinds of weather.
My Production Design tutor in college designed the bastard. Hence my meeting Eugene Lambert.
Frank 'Father Jack' Kelly was the bad guy in Wanderly Wagon; some kind of evil professor.
: TordelBack 24 February, 2010, 02:55:04 PM
: Richmond Clements 26 February, 2010, 09:49:01 AM
Can't imagine how horrible this must be for him.
: Bolt-01 26 February, 2010, 11:19:32 AM
: johnnystress 26 February, 2010, 02:54:02 PM
but for some reason Wanderly Wagon scared the almighty crap out of me as a kid.
me too- they had a scene where that Irish sounding tune by Mike Oldfield (I think) would herald the approach of visiting Leprechaun who may or may not have been malevolent.
And it filled me with absolute dread
Very sad about W Koenings son
: LARF 26 February, 2010, 04:50:37 PM
BBC Asian Network
: Colin YNWA 26 February, 2010, 05:48:26 PM
BBC Radio 6
BBC Asian Network
Not yet, not definately. I live in hope.
: ThryllSeekyr 26 February, 2010, 07:12:25 PM
: Goatilocks 26 February, 2010, 07:29:24 PM
Has anybody heard of Andrew Koenig?
He was 'Boner' in the US teen show Growing Pains. Suffered with depression all his life - tragic.
: Eric Plumrose 26 February, 2010, 07:33:37 PM
Has anybody heard of Andrew Koenig?
He was 'Boner' in the US teen show Growing Pains. Suffered with depression all his life - tragic.
There is also THIS. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjp0I_okX0w)
: ThryllSeekyr 26 February, 2010, 08:15:50 PM
Commited Suicide, I wonder what pushed him over the brink.
: COMMANDO FORCES 28 February, 2010, 04:02:14 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100228/ap_en_tv/us_marie_osmond_s_son (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100228/ap_en_tv/us_marie_osmond_s_son)
: House of Usher 02 March, 2010, 07:52:39 AM
: wild-seven 02 March, 2010, 10:03:23 AM
Oh no. Daytime TV presenter Kristian Digby. That's a shocker.
It's really sad, He seemed like a nice guy - can't wait for the Daily Heil's 'sensitive' coverage
: Richmond Clements 02 March, 2010, 10:05:22 AM
: Mike Gloady 02 March, 2010, 12:31:52 PM
Im already hearing that he died after a "solo sex game when horribly wrong" - I predict more of this sensitive Hutchence/Carradine style coverage.
: staticgirl 02 March, 2010, 01:06:01 PM
: wild-seven 02 March, 2010, 01:07:26 PM
: Dandontdare 02 March, 2010, 01:26:35 PM
I guess we should also issue an RIP for BBC 6 Music :(
Don't bury it yet - everybody seems to be doing frantic u-turns and insisting that it was just a suggestion, no decisions have been made yet etc. I think the backlash has taken them by surprise.
The Tory media spokesman initially welcomed the closure, but now says: "Having not listened to 6music, I took it on trust the BBC knew what it was doing ( :lol:). Several things have happened since I spoke out. I had no strong views on 6music on Friday. I now know it is brilliant, *vote tory* with a passionate and articulate fan base *vote tory* I strongly suspect it will be saved *vote tory*" (subtext added)
Oh and David Bowie's on the case too!
: Mike Gloady 02 March, 2010, 01:30:29 PM
Poo.
And yet The horror that is 1 xtra remains. Wank.
: Colin YNWA 02 March, 2010, 01:33:17 PM
The Tory media spokesman initially welcomed the closure, but now says: "Having not listened to 6music, I took it on trust the BBC knew what it was doing ( :lol:). Several things have happened since I spoke out. I had no strong views on 6music on Friday. I now know it is brilliant, *vote tory* with a passionate and articulate fan base *vote tory* I strongly suspect it will be saved *vote tory*" (subtext added)
Ha! As they say a weekend is a long time in politics!
If people want to complain to the BBC Trust direct then try trust.enquiries@bbc.co.uk
Though I suspect the best course of action is to complain via other media as the BBC is rather in a corner and until people start to defend the organisation itself they will continue to have to make these sort of harsh decisions.
: Dandontdare 02 March, 2010, 02:07:29 PM
It's buried. Been announced. Check bbc homepage.
Hmm, does look pretty decided, although they are still saying "expected" to close and "facing closure", so still possibility of a change of heart I guess. Won't close before end of next year in any event.
: Roger Godpleton 03 March, 2010, 12:57:06 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/mar/03/michael-foot-dies
: Mike Gloady 03 March, 2010, 02:40:04 PM
: uncle fester 03 March, 2010, 02:47:02 PM
: Mike Gloady 03 March, 2010, 02:52:15 PM
: I, Cosh 07 March, 2010, 05:19:16 PM
Happy Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJnch_ugp2c) in tribute.
: Roger Godpleton 07 March, 2010, 06:49:50 PM
: JOE SOAP 07 March, 2010, 07:09:06 PM
Michael Foot.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/mar/03/michael-foot-dies
well that's one foot in the grave then, or two.
Sorry.
: Mikey 09 March, 2010, 09:44:28 AM
M.
: Banners 09 March, 2010, 09:48:43 AM
M@
: The Doctor Alt 8 09 March, 2010, 05:37:16 PM
by Jeff Harrison
Tucson AZ (SPX) Mar 05, 2010
Internationally noted artist Robert McCall died last Friday in Scottsdale, Ariz. The 90-year-old artist and Paradise Valley resident whose works are included in the University of Arizona Museum of Art, won decades of acclaim for his depiction of space and human space travel.
As much as anyone outside the scientific community, McCall popularized the U.S. space program with his fanciful, and often prescient, scenes of astronauts, their spacecrafts and operations on other worlds beyond Earth.
His works include a six-story high mural covering a wall at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. and the poster for the Oscar-winning 1968 Stanley Kubrick film, "2001: A Space Odyssey."
UAMA currently holds more than 200 of McCall's artwork, a sample of which were on exhibit for several months in 2008, coinciding with the UA-led NASA Phoenix Mars Mission.
Peter Wehinger, a staff astronomer and development officer at the UA Steward Observatory, said McCall followed in the footsteps of Chesley Bonestell, the artist whose work during the early and middle 20th century inspired science fiction and fueled public interest in space exploration.
Wehinger, a longtime friend of McCall and his wife, Louise, said McCall was a founding member of the astronomy board at Steward and helped fund a number of financially struggling students through the UA.
"About five or six years ago, he began to think about his work and we had many discussions about how and where they might go," Wehinger said. UAMA Director Charles Guerin, he said, gave McCall a warm and enthusiastic reception.
After several meetings at McCall's Paradise Valley studio they worked out an agreement to transfer the bulk of his work to UAMA. That included not only his paintings, but sketches, slides and even designs for the patches that NASA astronauts wore on their missions in space.
Guerin described McCall as a visionary as well as an exceptionally gifted artist.
"Bob was America's preeminent illustrator of the history of aviation, the NASA program and space flight in general. He had entree to some of the most remarkable aspects of American aviation history, including landing man on the Moon and the launch of the space shuttle.
"Much of his work was his interpretation of where we were going as a people. I don't even like to refer to it as science fiction. Bob saw the world in terms of what it would be and could be. He was an extraordinary individual."
Guerin said McCall's archives are a gift that "will allow young students to study his creative efforts, his remarkable artistic career."
McCall also spearheaded the creation of the Archive of Visual Arts at the museum. The Robert T. and Louise H. McCall Gallery at UAMA was named for the artist and his wife.
"He was the guy who would never stop working," said Wehinger. "When I visited him six months ago he had just completed a portrait of (Apollo 11 commander) Neil Armstrong for NASA and was starting on a painting for the U.S. Navy SEALS headquarters in Virginia."
: radiator 10 March, 2010, 02:03:14 PM
: Goaty 10 March, 2010, 02:24:22 PM
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a207884/actor-corey-haim-dies-aged-38.html (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a207884/actor-corey-haim-dies-aged-38.html)
always rememeber him in The Lost Boys....
(http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/celebrity-pictures-haim-feldman-lost-boys.jpg)
But glad he managed to appears in The Lost Boys 2's ending. as it was best of that film.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WL4_1qVos8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WL4_1qVos8)
: COMMANDO FORCES 10 March, 2010, 02:41:11 PM
Just say NO!
: uncle fester 10 March, 2010, 03:14:02 PM
: James Stacey 10 March, 2010, 03:16:35 PM
Oh dear. That's too early to check out. Although until now I always thought Corey Haim was the one on the right in that picture, Goaty.....Well he is a Corey.
: vzzbux 10 March, 2010, 07:52:55 PM
The one on the right Cory Feldman imancipated from parents IIRC.
V
: JOE SOAP 10 March, 2010, 08:45:53 PM
totally fuck up!
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a207884/actor-corey-haim-dies-aged-38.html (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a207884/actor-corey-haim-dies-aged-38.html)
always rememeber him in The Lost Boys....
(http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/celebrity-pictures-haim-feldman-lost-boys.jpg)
But glad he managed to appears in The Lost Boys 2's ending. as it was best of that film.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WL4_1qVos8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WL4_1qVos8)
The candle that burns twice as bright burns half...oh wait, it's Corey haim.
: ThryllSeekyr 10 March, 2010, 10:53:47 PM
On March 10, 2010 it was reported that Corey Haim was taken to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California and pronounced dead at 02:15 (PST) (10:15 UTC). Although police reportedly told CBS Radio News that Haim died of an apparent overdose, police now state that an autopsy will determine the cause of death.[20][21]
So, I won't say drug overdose just yet. I made that mistake with Heath Ledger
What esle could it be .....
Red krytonite.
Lest we forget......
The Lost Boys Love that scene where he first meets the Frog brothers. Edgar and Allen in their parents store and tells them a issue of Superman has been shelved the wrong way.
The trenchcoat/bathrobe with the popped up collar.
Drive my Car Thats another great memory.
He seems diffrent now, older yes, but in this interview....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZGEJ0rrhI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZGEJ0rrhI&feature=related)
....like a completey different guy.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/08/Lostboys021908.jpg)
Not sure which is the real Corey, maybe thats just the acting thing.
Anyway, Since it's taking me ages to type thsi, I have just read that he had some sort of flu & there might have been a problem with the medication he was given.
I never knew him.
: Roger Godpleton 11 March, 2010, 12:00:03 AM
: JOE SOAP 11 March, 2010, 12:13:46 AM
I never knew him.
We never expected you did.
: ThryllSeekyr 11 March, 2010, 12:21:21 AM
: Mike Gloady 12 March, 2010, 08:35:24 PM
Regardless of how someone goes out, that was way too young. If he'd not been all fucked up on silly pills/powder/syringes maybe he'd have had a better career. He sure as shit would have had a better life. One of my best friends went as far down as it's possible to go with regard to drug-addiction, he came back. It's possible and there's nobody living I respect more than him.
: Peter Wolf 12 March, 2010, 10:29:19 PM
One of the Coreys is dead? And nothing to do with whales? Wow, sci-fi lies to you doesn't it?
Regardless of how someone goes out, that was way too young. If he'd not been all fucked up on silly pills/powder/syringes maybe he'd have had a better career. He sure as shit would have had a better life. One of my best friends went as far down as it's possible to go with regard to drug-addiction, he came back. It's possible and there's nobody living I respect more than him.
I dont know a thing about this particular actor but i read about this kind of thing over and over again and i have seen the damage that various drug habits can inflict upon a person over the years and i have had friends or aquaintences die because of it so i am torn between having NO sympathy for them because they are degenerates but at the same time i DO have sympathy for them as they are victims because of personal issues or that they are predisposed to addiction.Lots of factors to take into consideration.
I am 50/50 each way really.
: Mike Gloady 12 March, 2010, 11:17:11 PM
Folks who come back have my respect as they've had to deal with (and continue to do so the rest of their lives) both the substance AND the reasons they got into it in the first place. Most folks DON'T get to come back from that sort of place - it either kills them, they'll kill themselves or, rarely, they'll live a long and unhappy life and die aged 106. In that sort of case, I try to keep as far away as possible. Selfish I know, but I'm just not able for folks like that, I've had a few nervous breakdowns of my own and can't cope with other people's shite on top of my own (close family/spouses excepted, obviously).
Whichever way you cut it, that was no kind of age to check out. Poor fucker.
: Peter Wolf 12 March, 2010, 11:45:46 PM
Me too.
Folks who come back have my respect as they've had to deal with (and continue to do so the rest of their lives) both the substance AND the reasons they got into it in the first place. Most folks DON'T get to come back from that sort of place - it either kills them, they'll kill themselves or, rarely, they'll live a long and unhappy life and die aged 106. In that sort of case, I try to keep as far away as possible. Selfish I know, but I'm just not able for folks like that, I've had a few nervous breakdowns of my own and can't cope with other people's shite on top of my own (close family/spouses excepted, obviously).
Whichever way you cut it, that was no kind of age to check out. Poor fucker.
There used to be a friend of mine who was a very talented musician and artist and intelligent and funny guy who had sporadic spells of indulging in heroin.He would come off it and bounce back but sooner or later would lapse back into it again and one time i saw him in the street in the town centre and he was looking like a complete wreck in the advanced stages of a heavy heroin habit.we talked for a short while but a fter a few minutes i just walked away simply because it was too depressing seeing him like that and i couldnt handle it.
As i was walking away he said "Peter !! dont walk away from me !!" and other things that i forget.That was the last time i saw him alive and i heard about his death through the grapevine and those words and seeing him like that is permanently engrained in my mind and i will never forget it.
: Mike Gloady 12 March, 2010, 11:52:29 PM
: Devons Daddy 13 March, 2010, 02:40:11 AM
to many of us have a friend from the past, whom left in this way.
the feeling of could i have done something differnt is heavy one,
truth be told,it is likley, no we could not have, but we do carry the burden.
seeing it here,is one more example of the true depth of this site,
2000ad finest collection of art and writing in the world,this site, a fine example of all that is good about the WWW.
: IAMTHESYSTEM 13 March, 2010, 11:58:26 AM
For a better day, later on, when people will understand.
: HdE 13 March, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
I've never understood how something so clearly ill perceived by society manages to attract people. It's a sad, sad business.
: Tiplodocus 13 March, 2010, 05:14:31 PM
: Mike Gloady 13 March, 2010, 05:26:35 PM
My degeneracy only stretches to coffee, sugar, chocolate, alcohol and brief teenage canabis experimentation. Only the first three do ANYTHING for me. What stopped me trying anything more hardcore? Simple superiority complex. It's cheap and nasty, but fuck me it worked.
: Peter Wolf 13 March, 2010, 05:53:17 PM
Thats the best thing to minimise the risks that are inherent with all of them.
A friend of my father has a son who at the time was about 18 who left home to go to university or college.The next thing i heard was this individual had to give up university as he had overindulged in various substances and was now having severe mental problems which are irreversible and he now lives at home and requires constant care.
I think Skunk was one of the substances involved but i dont know what the others were but thats another life totally ruined not to mention the effect on the rest of the family and it must be heartbreaking for them.I hate Skunk as its evil stuff.
I dont think anyone can honestly claim that long term drug use does anyone any good.
: vzzbux 13 March, 2010, 09:48:06 PM
Totally against all illegal drugs and would never partake in the use.
V
: Goaty 15 March, 2010, 09:07:14 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1257995/Airplane-Mission-Impossible-actor-Peter-Graves-dies-aged-83.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1257995/Airplane-Mission-Impossible-actor-Peter-Graves-dies-aged-83.html)
He was good in Stalag 17.....
: Dunk! 15 March, 2010, 09:31:46 AM
I'll be quoting "Ever seen a grown man naked?" with a hint of sadness in my voice for the next few days.
: Eric Plumrose 15 March, 2010, 09:37:06 AM
Captain Oveur springing into action (accompanied by the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE theme) in the AIRPLANE! films is pretty much guaranteed to have me laughing like a loon. As a young teen, it was among a growing list of in-jokes (M:I repeats courtesy of DEF II) I understood without needing someone to explain it to me.
'This is a job for . . .'
: Batman's Superior Cousin 15 March, 2010, 12:45:20 PM
Peter Graves of Mission Impossible and the Airplane!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1257995/Airplane-Mission-Impossible-actor-Peter-Graves-dies-aged-83.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1257995/Airplane-Mission-Impossible-actor-Peter-Graves-dies-aged-83.html)
He was good in Stalag 17.....
According to his agent, he died of a heart attack.
: Mike Gloady 16 March, 2010, 05:53:41 PM
: SuperSurfer 16 March, 2010, 06:07:57 PM
: Mike Gloady 16 March, 2010, 06:32:21 PM
: Orlok 16 March, 2010, 09:21:45 PM
Sad news, though. used to love mission Impossible when I was a nipper and the set ups where Jim Phelps would pick up his self destructing tapes was awesome (and in retrospect pretty cumbersome)!!
: uncle fester 16 March, 2010, 11:52:32 PM
The only drugs I have injected are the ones most people have as a child and the ones that didn't get given to us when we were in the Gulf back in 1990 and we all imagined it. But that is another debate to be had.
Hang on, what???
: Mike Gloady 17 March, 2010, 01:32:36 PM
: vzzbux 17 March, 2010, 07:50:46 PM
The only drugs I have injected are the ones most people have as a child and the ones that didn't get given to us when we were in the Gulf back in 1990 and we all imagined it. But that is another debate to be had.
Hang on, what???
While serving in the army we were given a series of injections ranging from plague to anthrax vaccinations, apparently. The sort that made your arm numb within minutes, then when this Gulf War syndrome came about the government denied all knowledge, wherein we imagined it all.
The drugs most of us have as a child? I presume you mean vaccinations rather than ecstacy. Which was a great fifth birthday.
Yes that is correct.
V
: COMMANDO FORCES 17 March, 2010, 07:54:19 PM
We all know medical records can go missing, well mine won't :lol:
: Mike Gloady 17 March, 2010, 11:27:13 PM
I actually had my first E on my EIGHTH birthday. MUCH more sensible.
: Grant Goggans 18 March, 2010, 10:13:09 AM
: Peter Wolf 18 March, 2010, 01:49:24 PM
: vzzbux 18 March, 2010, 08:29:03 PM
Thimerosal[a mercury derivative]is the ingredient in vaccines that caused Gulf War Syndrome.
But they never happened.
V
: Peter Wolf 18 March, 2010, 08:33:13 PM
Thimerosal[a mercury derivative]is the ingredient in vaccines that caused Gulf War Syndrome.
But they never happened.
V
If the UK/US Govt who never lie say it never happened then i believe them.
: JayzusB.Christ 18 March, 2010, 09:31:16 PM
If the UK/US Govt who never lie say it never happened then i believe them.
If John Wagner didn't write it then it didn't happen.
: COMMANDO FORCES 22 March, 2010, 02:21:54 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 23 March, 2010, 12:08:52 AM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102059/news#ni0685589 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102059/news#ni0685589)
I knew her not.
: Devons Daddy 24 March, 2010, 09:42:22 AM
there is man whoms name will live on for along time, at least until our generation shuffle of this mortal coil,
the turkish prison line, is immortal!
mission impossible, a show which i always enjoyed. i am sure thats a shared thing in these parts,
: Daveycandlish 27 March, 2010, 06:02:46 PM
: JOE SOAP 27 March, 2010, 06:10:41 PM
(http://www.tvcrazy.net/tvclassics/wallpaper/oldshows/greatest-american/robert-culp.jpg)
: Jim_Campbell 27 March, 2010, 06:34:49 PM
US comics legend Dick Giordano, aged 77
About twenty years ago, I (rather optimistically) sent an entirely unsolicited story proposal to DC. They rejected it, but the rejection letter I received was from Dick Giordano. Although it was brief, it was nonetheless clearly not a form letter and highlighted two or three key areas of weakness that had caused them to reject the story. In addition, its tone was more than positive enough to suggest that I should keep trying.
I thought that was quite something.
Cheers!
Jim
: Kerrin 27 March, 2010, 08:08:47 PM
What the Feck? It's been 3 days and no one mentions the death of ROBERT CULP...
Ah crap. I used to love "The Greatest American Hero". Cheers for flagging that up Garageman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ZUSQQdoS4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ZUSQQdoS4)
: Colin YNWA 27 March, 2010, 09:26:17 PM
US comics legend Dick Giordano, aged 77
He was indeed a legend. He drew a fantastic Jonah Hex issue (51) only a few months ago and his inking was incredible still.
: Orlok 28 March, 2010, 08:14:02 PM
Good actor.
: Kerrin 04 April, 2010, 10:31:52 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/04/eugene-terreblanche-south-african-white-supremacist (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/04/eugene-terreblanche-south-african-white-supremacist)
: Mike Gloady 04 April, 2010, 11:02:19 PM
ALthough there are very few who deserve that response. Kevin Costner, Sarah Jessica Parker and Danny Dyer aside, obviously.
If they go out tomorrow I'm going to put my evil powers to use fighting crime.
: Orlok 05 April, 2010, 03:08:38 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/7553389/John-Forsythe.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/7553389/John-Forsythe.html)
: Tweak72 05 April, 2010, 12:38:30 PM
Didn't know about Robert Culp. I only thought of him about three days ago while playing Half Life 2 as he provided voicework for it.
Good actor.
I too have just been replaying the Half Life 2 games. There was a nice mention on Steam about his passing and his work on the Games. Shame. Dr Breen's speackes are really creepy/cool
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091026103546/half-life/en/images/c/cd/Second_Breencast_close.jpg)
: Peter Wolf 05 April, 2010, 01:13:40 PM
GFR could be a (very dark and not at all tasteful) companion to this thread.
ALthough there are very few who deserve that response.
I think its a good idea.
I wouldnt have any problem at all adding plenty of names to that list either and they all deserve to be there.
: wild-seven 05 April, 2010, 04:02:10 PM
(http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/91600/91638.jpg)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/sport-obituaries/7554683/Sir-Alec-Bedser.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/sport-obituaries/7554683/Sir-Alec-Bedser.html)
: Daveycandlish 08 April, 2010, 07:05:18 AM
Corin Redgrave, aged 70 (The best King Lear I've seen on stage, better than McKellern)
Christopher Cazenove aged 66 after a battle with septicaemia
: The Monarch 08 April, 2010, 02:29:09 PM
My brother tried to fix it but it sadly didn't happen...
a minutes silence....
: Richmond Clements 08 April, 2010, 04:24:03 PM
My home computer....
My brother tried to fix it but it sadly didn't happen...
a minutes silence....
Christ Monarch- the first words I focused on there were 'my brother'!
Don't do that to me...
: I, Cosh 08 April, 2010, 07:48:34 PM
He might've been a bit of a twat, but he was involved with some great music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw).
: Richmond Clements 08 April, 2010, 07:51:21 PM
Malcolm McLaren, according to the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8610423.stm
He might've been a bit of a twat, but he was involved with some great music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw).
Like him or don't, he's a genuine loss to music.
: COMMANDO FORCES 08 April, 2010, 07:53:17 PM
: Peter Wolf 08 April, 2010, 07:58:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ_Ep8i-Uh0
And Duck Rock is a fantastic album that i still listen to.
: House of Usher 08 April, 2010, 10:19:25 PM
: vzzbux 08 April, 2010, 11:16:46 PM
V
: judda fett 10 April, 2010, 04:06:25 PM
: Albion 11 April, 2010, 02:43:49 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8613996.stm
: Adrian Bamforth 14 April, 2010, 06:50:27 PM
: radiator 14 April, 2010, 07:10:42 PM
: James Stacey 15 April, 2010, 04:19:29 PM
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138536
Not a huge Type O fan but "Bloody Kisses" was very good
: wild-seven 15 April, 2010, 05:08:36 PM
: vzzbux 15 April, 2010, 07:21:42 PM
V
: Something Fishy 15 April, 2010, 09:46:07 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Kewney
: James Stacey 16 April, 2010, 10:36:13 AM
: ThryllSeekyr 16 April, 2010, 11:18:32 AM
What I know him for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DeTR8n7eTU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DeTR8n7eTU&feature=related)
: Noisybast 16 April, 2010, 11:22:46 AM
: Roger Godpleton 20 April, 2010, 07:46:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eh16a7n_44&feature=player_embedded#!
: I, Cosh 26 April, 2010, 12:08:57 AM
: HdE 26 April, 2010, 03:32:59 AM
A real loss to fans of anime in the West. Carl was instrumental in popularising the form outside Japan, having a heavy involvement in the development of the Robotech animated TV series. He was also, I believe, quite involved with Streamline pictures, whose comparatively sophisticated and credible dubs graced many American releases of animated features from Japan, such as Akira and Fist of the North Star.
Carl Macek also wrote for Heavy Metal.
: TordelBack 26 April, 2010, 07:03:24 AM
Alan Sillitoe (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8642720.stm).
Sorry to hear this. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner were favourites of mine when I was a young teenager. Came for the lurid taglines ('Youth out of control!' or somesuch) , stayed for the powerful soap opera.
: maryanddavid 30 April, 2010, 11:09:32 PM
David
: Dandontdare 04 May, 2010, 11:21:43 AM
: JayzusB.Christ 04 May, 2010, 12:57:34 PM
Wont mean anything to many outside Ireland, DJ Gerry Ryan Died Today at 53. He was always loud, opinionated, and very entertaining. Radio over here will be a lesser place.
Yeah, it's hard to believe. He was a pompous bastard but hugely entertaining and now I realise I'll miss him. They'll never replace him
: radiator 04 May, 2010, 01:19:36 PM
http://radiofail.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/colleague-situation-fail/#comments (http://radiofail.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/colleague-situation-fail/#comments)
: Adrian Bamforth 04 May, 2010, 08:27:46 PM
It was a wonderful strip, once illustrated by out own John Burns.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/05/04/peter-o%E2%80%99donnell-creator-of-modesty-blaise-passes/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/05/04/peter-o%E2%80%99donnell-creator-of-modesty-blaise-passes/)
(http://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/mb2.jpg)
: Roger Godpleton 04 May, 2010, 08:37:13 PM
: House of Usher 04 May, 2010, 09:06:02 PM
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner were favourites of mine when I was a young teenager. Came for the lurid taglines ('Youth out of control!' or somesuch) , stayed for the powerful soap opera.
What was the one where they bung the stolen cash up a drainpipe and then it gets rained out during the night?
: Daveycandlish 04 May, 2010, 09:45:19 PM
Peter O’Donnell, Creator Of Modesty Blaise.
That explains why he wasn't writing the introductions on the latest collections.
Bugger.
I love this character, so sad to see him go, even after a good innings
: IAMTHESYSTEM 05 May, 2010, 01:38:35 PM
I always remember being shocked when I first read Modesty Blaise in the Evening Standard [now Pravda Standard] as a young nipper. 'She's kicking people's heads in and she's a girl!' I shouted angrily since mysogeny was a word I had yet to encounter.
All these years later I appreciate the great writing and Artists particularly Jim Holdaway who contributed to Peter O'Donnell's superspy. A newspaper comic strip classic.
: wild-seven 05 May, 2010, 01:49:40 PM
RIP Peter O'Donnell.
Arses, Modesty Blaise is a personal favourite of mine, RIP Sir X
: Batman's Superior Cousin 10 May, 2010, 04:16:33 PM
: Trout 10 May, 2010, 06:02:35 PM
: Dunk! 10 May, 2010, 06:08:40 PM
Gutted.
One of my heroes, even through my "arty" Uni days.
: johnnystress 10 May, 2010, 06:11:58 PM
: Richmond Clements 10 May, 2010, 06:35:24 PM
Frank Frazetta. :(
Bad BAD news...
: SuperSurfer 10 May, 2010, 06:36:13 PM
: johnnystress 10 May, 2010, 07:01:30 PM
: Zarjazzer 10 May, 2010, 07:37:32 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pixkD-1ean8/S-hJjKiqCfI/AAAAAAAAAkM/4DhYYpITITQ/s1600/frazetta_deadelvi_buddy2.jpg)
Beautiful tribute there johnnystress. It seems alas the rumours are true.
http://www.comicsbeat.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-rip/
He's gone.
:o :'(
: Trout 10 May, 2010, 07:44:32 PM
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-passes/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-passes/)
: IAMTHESYSTEM 10 May, 2010, 08:23:40 PM
He also illustrated comic strips even posing for one of Al Williamson's ink renderings.
A titan of the genre is gone folks and it is unlikely we will see so influential a figure again. Simply look upon his works and marvel at the boundless talent of a true legend.
RIP Frank Frazetta. :(
: Dunk! 10 May, 2010, 09:37:08 PM
: johnnystress 10 May, 2010, 10:14:15 PM
Beautiful tribute there johnnystress.
One of Frazettas own drawings, strangely enough
from http://dj-spyder.blogspot.com/2008/11/frank-frazetta-album-art.html
: locustsofdeath! 10 May, 2010, 10:57:30 PM
I used to stand looking at the Frank Frazetta covers to Conan books for ages in WHSmith as a kid, to the point that staff would have to ask me to leave.
I feel like I've lost a friend...ages ago, I picked a book called "Conan the Usurper" off the library shelf and was awestruck by the cover. That started my lifelong fascination with Conan, REH and Frazetta. What sad news to end the day... :'(.
: vzzbux 10 May, 2010, 11:07:31 PM
V
: Jim_Campbell 10 May, 2010, 11:11:54 PM
I'm an idiot. Take no notice.
Cheers
Jim
: CrazyFoxMachine 10 May, 2010, 11:13:40 PM
: Peter Wolf 10 May, 2010, 11:45:40 PM
Beautiful tribute there johnnystress.
One of Frazettas own drawings, strangely enough
from http://dj-spyder.blogspot.com/2008/11/frank-frazetta-album-art.html
Thanks for posting that link.
I didnt have a clue who Frank Frazetta was which is obviously ignorance on my part but as with all very famous and influential artists you immediately recognise their work the second you see it.I recall stopping in a music shop and looking at the Wolfmother sleeve art and liking it without checking the credits to see who the artist was.
: Richmond Clements 11 May, 2010, 11:51:52 AM
ages ago, I picked a book called "Conan the Usurper" off the library shelf and was awestruck by the cover. That started my lifelong fascination with Conan, REH and Frazetta. What sad news to end the day... .
Spookily, that was the same one I started on too!
: locustsofdeath! 11 May, 2010, 12:33:26 PM
: Buttonman 11 May, 2010, 07:21:58 PM
Gordon Brown's Prime Ministership (unelected)
: Heath C Ackley 11 May, 2010, 10:03:39 PM
I remember having 'The Bounty Hunter' as a poster on my bedroom wall and revelling in the Conan paperback covers.
A true legend.
: Something Fishy 12 May, 2010, 07:34:30 PM
We got her from a rescue centre 14 years ago and she has been the sweetest loveliest cat I have ever known.
Sadly she had become too ill and was suffering, blind and miserable.
We had to do the right thing for her :-(
: Colin YNWA 12 May, 2010, 08:46:59 PM
: Jim_Campbell 12 May, 2010, 08:53:56 PM
We had to do the right thing for her :-(
Bawled like a small child when we lost one of ours ... it's horrible, and the worse, I think, for being unexpected and because you feel, well, kind of silly because it's "only" an animal. It's quite horrible.
Cheers
Jim
: Something Fishy 12 May, 2010, 09:04:53 PM
It's tough as you say. You know it's not a person (and it's certainly not comparable to losing Dad last year) but it's still upsetting and feels like a part ofour family has left us today.
The little dear has come in to lie between us and cudde up on a Saturday and Sunfay morning for three years longer than our Son has been alive. It'll be strange without her.
: CrazyFoxMachine 12 May, 2010, 09:16:39 PM
I lost a cat as well recently - I'm sorry for your own mogloss.
: IAMTHESYSTEM 12 May, 2010, 09:20:40 PM
- I'm sorry for your own mogloss.
Mogloss-a truly noble word. :(
: Kerrin 15 May, 2010, 01:52:10 PM
http://scotchcorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/farewell-frank.html (http://scotchcorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/farewell-frank.html)
: Something Fishy 16 May, 2010, 12:07:28 AM
I grew up in a house of cats, BILLIONS of them. I'm not the kind of person that unnecessarily personifies animals but cats have a special kind of human expression in their faces that I love.
I lost a cat as well recently - I'm sorry for your own mogloss.
Thank you. And I yours mate.
Nice phrase "Mogloss".
: Roger Godpleton 16 May, 2010, 12:15:14 AM
: CrazyFoxMachine 16 May, 2010, 08:42:08 PM
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140129
: Pete Wells 16 May, 2010, 08:46:57 PM
: Roger Godpleton 16 May, 2010, 08:49:46 PM
THA WORLDO!
: CrazyFoxMachine 16 May, 2010, 09:04:52 PM
It's for definite now.
Dio is dead - long live Dio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmSt1oEIshE)
: vzzbux 16 May, 2010, 09:57:52 PM
Didn't even know he was ill.
Another Rock Giant passes into the dust.
V
: Albion 17 May, 2010, 07:15:26 AM
A true rock legend. :-(
\m/
: Batman's Superior Cousin 17 May, 2010, 07:03:17 PM
Law and Order.
Sigh!!! Just when S. Epatha Merkerson (Lt Van Buren) announced she's leaving the show.
Ronnie James Dio \m/
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140129
I was about to post that. Damn the "routine maintenance"!!!
: Leigh S 17 May, 2010, 10:12:20 PM
along with 2000AD, one of the few things that got me through the 80s alive if not in one piece!
Long Live Rock and Roll - Long Live Dio!
: johnnystress 18 May, 2010, 03:04:15 PM
Saw this impressive tribute to Frazetta on Deviant Art
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/133/c/0/Frank_Frazetta_Tribute_by_el_grimlock.jpg
: ThryllSeekyr 18 May, 2010, 03:32:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv8F8reGa80 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv8F8reGa80)
: ThryllSeekyr 18 May, 2010, 03:38:09 PM
: CrazyFoxMachine 18 May, 2010, 03:57:13 PM
: Noisybast 18 May, 2010, 04:00:24 PM
"The sign was protection against the evil eye. My grandmother used to do it. I can also give evil with it, the sign of the devil. The horns. People say ‘So you invented that?’ It was probably some guy 50,000 years ago called Og. It was a superstitious sign to ward of evil and give evil back. Because I used it so much it became synonymous with it. A symbol that has become so prevalent."
So no, not really, but he did popularise it in rock/metal circles.
: Peter Wolf 18 May, 2010, 05:13:54 PM
: James Stacey 18 May, 2010, 05:16:23 PM
The BBC article fails to mention the Satanic aspect.It features GWBush but loads of other US politicians do the same thing and they are not all fans of the Texas Longhorns.
No it doesn't
: BBC
It has been misinterpreted as a sign of allegiance to the devil, because the shape of the fingers have been associated with 666, the number of the beast, says Young.
: Peter Wolf 18 May, 2010, 05:28:45 PM
The BBC article fails to mention the Satanic aspect.It features GWBush but loads of other US politicians do the same thing and they are not all fans of the Texas Longhorns.
No it doesn't: BBCIt has been misinterpreted as a sign of allegiance to the devil, because the shape of the fingers have been associated with 666, the number of the beast, says Young.
Thats what happens when i speed-read.I read it so fast i didnt actually read it :lol:
However i disagree that it has been misrepresented.
: johnnystress 18 May, 2010, 05:40:28 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/johnnystress/roger-hail_satan.jpg)
: Banners 18 May, 2010, 05:47:09 PM
M@
: johnnystress 18 May, 2010, 05:47:57 PM
I hope he has a good few years left in him
to clarify
ROGER WHITTAKER LIVES
: johnnystress 18 May, 2010, 05:48:25 PM
: Banners 18 May, 2010, 05:49:30 PM
M@
: Leigh S 18 May, 2010, 05:50:45 PM
Such a shame, not that I knew most of his music, but I knew this one very well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv8F8reGa80 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv8F8reGa80)
And that is why you are Mayor!
Havent seen this since I was tiny - never even knew that was RJD. Cheers Thryllseeker!
: M.I.K. 18 May, 2010, 08:25:08 PM
However i disagree that it has been misrepresented.
Then you are wrong.
It was adopted by Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, in the late 1960s but that's as far as the association goes back. It was always used as protection against the evil eye or a means of reflecting evil back towards someone prior to then, although it was also used in routines by some stage conjurors in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
That linked-to article mentions the sign being referred to in Dracula, but there's also a reference to it being used to ward off the evil eye near the start of The Phantom of The Opera. I remember reading it years ago and didn't get much further than that bit before realising that it wasn't so much a horror story as a rather boring gothic romance novel.
: Peter Wolf 18 May, 2010, 08:57:31 PM
However i disagree that it has been misrepresented.
Then you are wrong.
It was adopted by Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, in the late 1960s but that's as far as the association goes back. It was always used as protection against the evil eye or a means of reflecting evil back towards someone prior to then, although it was also used in routines by some stage conjurors in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
That linked-to article mentions the sign being referred to in Dracula, but there's also a reference to it being used to ward off the evil eye near the start of The Phantom of The Opera. I remember reading it years ago and didn't get much further than that bit before realising that it wasn't so much a horror story as a rather boring gothic romance novel.
How can i be wrong when you are confirming what i was saying that it is also Satanic ?
There are two variants of it within the context of Satanism :
1: The Horned God [Baphomet] - Thumb under the two fingers and the right hand is used
2: The Horned Hand : Thumb over the fingers and the left hand is used.Used for recognition of occult membership and it is meant to place a curse if pointed at someone.That doesnt mean that a curse is placed on someone if it is used.
So therefore the writer of that article was wrong to claim it has been misrepresented and not myself.It could be misread but not misrepresented.
: M.I.K. 18 May, 2010, 09:49:14 PM
How can i be wrong when you are confirming what i was saying that it is also Satanic ?
It's only considered Satanic because some theatrical prat in the 1960s nicked it and used it a few times after founding a previously non-existent 'church'. It had no links to the actual worship of The Devil or Satan previous to that and therefore has most definitely been misrepresented, not least by the aforementioned Anton LaVey himself.
The original meaning behind it has been twisted into something else and if that's not misrepresenting something, I don't know what is.
: Roger Godpleton 18 May, 2010, 09:58:42 PM
it wasn't so much a horror story as a rather boring gothic romance novel.
Your mom was a rather boring gothic romance.
: M.I.K. 18 May, 2010, 10:02:35 PM
: Peter Wolf 18 May, 2010, 10:49:57 PM
How can i be wrong when you are confirming what i was saying that it is also Satanic ?
It's only considered Satanic because some theatrical prat in the 1960s nicked it and used it a few times after founding a previously non-existent 'church'. It had no links to the actual worship of The Devil or Satan previous to that and therefore has most definitely been misrepresented, not least by the aforementioned Anton LaVey himself.
The original meaning behind it has been twisted into something else and if that's not misrepresenting something, I don't know what is.
Ok then there is some debate going on as to wether Anton Levay was actually a Satanist or not due to his own definition of what Satan actually is but Anton Levay was a practicising Satanist so therefore it is linked to Satanism.The Church Of Satan was not a church in the sense that they had fixed/designated places of worship but as an organisation it did have followers and a membership so that hardly makes it non-existent.You could also try and argue that it was a Cult apart from the fact Anton Levay was an advocate of freethinking and freewill as to how you should worship Satan.He also didnt advocate blind worship.
"I am in league with the Devil as much as any mortal can possibly be" - Anton Levay.
Further to that as my point just wasnt about where the sign originated and Anton Levay etc it is now universally recognised as a representation of Baphomet and is an occult sign so it has taken on another meaning as i mentioned previously.It has been absorbed/assimilated into popular culture and with Satanists themselves who use it frequently.
Isnt this how most things have meanings ?
So it hasnt been twisted and misrepresnted as a word or sign can have multiple meanings.
NO twisting or misrepresnting is involved in this case.Twisting or misrepresenting implies deceit yet no deceit was involved here.You say "the meaning" as in the singular rather than the plural "the meanings" as the article lists 5 seperate meanings/interpretations so i am adding a 6th meaning to the list and its no less valid than any of the others.
I wont back down on this.
: ThryllSeekyr 19 May, 2010, 12:22:05 AM
: M.I.K. 19 May, 2010, 01:53:23 AM
I never meat that it was directly connected to deivl worship, even if that happens alot in the heavy metal genre. I just call it that because I never knew better.
Don't worry about it, you have to call it something.
Ok then there is some debate going on as to wether Anton Levay was actually a Satanist or not due to his own definition of what Satan actually is
Yeah, that's another thing...
The Church Of Satan was not a church in the sense that they had fixed/designated places of worship but as an organisation it did have followers and a membership so that hardly makes it non-existent.
I said "previously non-existent"
Yes, words and symbols can have many different meanings, but they usually arise independantly of one another. In this case it seems obvious that Mr. LaVey adopted the symbol after studying the occult in general, (not synonymous with Satanism, incidentally), but when a protection against evil comes to be seen as promoting evil, that's too much of a shift in definition for me and I would call that misrepresentation, (a word which doesn't necessarily imply deceit, merely an incorrect representation).
I could go on about how Baphomet is a corruption of "Mohammed" and the goat-like representation of him/it is a 19th century invention of Eliphas Levi or how Satan and The Devil aren't technically the same thing as each other and even if they were there's nothing to suggest either of them resemble goats either, but I'd be here all night, my computer already crashed once when I had almost done typing all this guff out the first time, and this is supposed to be an RIP thread, so I won't.
Of course this is all besides the point, 'cos the bloke in the article didn't say "misrepresented" anyway. He said "misinterpreted".
: Peter Wolf 19 May, 2010, 03:41:52 AM
Anyway the assertion by the Kerrang editor saying it is "misinterpreted" is highly questionable in itself plus his BS explanation.You would think an editor of Kerrang would have an indepth knowledge of Rock/Metal culture but it seems not.
"Previously non-existent"
Thats totally irrelevent anyway.All religions or beliefs were previously non-existent.The only difference being timescales etc.
Of course this is all besides the point, 'cos the bloke in the article didn't say "misrepresented" anyway. He said "misinterpreted".
You could have pointed that mistake i made right after i said it rather than now but you didnt notice it either until now it seems but it hardly matters as both words share a similar meaning [amongst others] and it certainly hasnt been used out of context.
: M.I.K. 19 May, 2010, 04:51:30 AM
Can't say I agree with some of your other points but I doubt we'll ever see eye to eye on those, so let's just leave it at that, because I didn't mean to start an argument and this probably isn't the place for one.
I will say I can't see anything wrong with any of what the editor said, or what suggests to you that he doesn't know his rock/metal culture. I certainly do and all his comments seemed pretty straightforward and true enough to me.
: Peter Wolf 19 May, 2010, 02:01:44 PM
Nope, I didn't notice and didn't mean to imply that I had. Sorry if I gave that impression.
Can't say I agree with some of your other points but I doubt we'll ever see eye to eye on those, so let's just leave it at that, because I didn't mean to start an argument and this probably isn't the place for one.
I will say I can't see anything wrong with any of what the editor said, or what suggests to you that he doesn't know his rock/metal culture. I certainly do and all his comments seemed pretty straightforward and true enough to me.
I didnt even notice i typed and/or misread the comment as "Misrepresented" instead of "misinterpreted" until you pointed it out.
::)
Never mind though as it was interesting anyway and as long as there is no animosity then thats all alright.
: Albion 19 May, 2010, 06:06:11 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8691747.stm
: Goaty 24 May, 2010, 10:28:52 PM
: Roger Godpleton 24 May, 2010, 10:36:19 PM
: strontium71 24 May, 2010, 10:44:07 PM
Ooh , and Ray Alan...
: HdE 24 May, 2010, 10:53:55 PM
: Kerrin 24 May, 2010, 10:59:54 PM
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 24 May, 2010, 11:18:56 PM
: flip-r mk2 24 May, 2010, 11:21:56 PM
filip
: JOE SOAP 24 May, 2010, 11:31:41 PM
: Professor Bear 24 May, 2010, 11:50:18 PM
: Roger Godpleton 25 May, 2010, 12:37:22 AM
: Goaty 25 May, 2010, 06:33:05 AM
: Colin YNWA 25 May, 2010, 07:48:18 AM
: Mike Gloady 25 May, 2010, 12:02:37 PM
All religions or beliefs were previously non-existent.The only difference being timescales etc.True enough. And the only folks who get called charlatans are the ones who were alive in recent memory. It's all a bit crackers, isn't it?
Having agreed with that, I do tend to put the newish religions on a different plane than the established old ones, while knowing it's a double standard.
I've always found the metal/Satan cross-over to be a bit laughable really, but totally harmless. Except, I should say, for those Black Metal Scandinavians who burn churches and kill each other obviously. However, that's mental illness and if there hadn't been a musical/religious "reason" for it, they'd no doubt have done something ELSE stupid and horrible and pathetic based on a book, tv show, dream or badger unexpectedly appearing at the bottom of their garden.
The dude is dead, he didn't have any impact on my life, but it's sad. Move on I say.
Besides, celebrities are one thing, but someone belonging to you is quite another. Sorry for your loss Goaty. Take care of that little girl.
: Professor Bear 25 May, 2010, 12:11:46 PM
I've always found the metal/Satan cross-over to be a bit laughable really
I've long maintained that the devil's greatest trick wasn't convincing the world he doesn't exist, but that he created rock - the only rock I genuinely believe him to be responsible for is Christian rock.
: Mike Gloady 25 May, 2010, 12:17:58 PM
: JayzusB.Christ 26 May, 2010, 09:39:26 AM
: Something Fishy 26 May, 2010, 10:48:00 AM
: Van Dom 26 May, 2010, 11:20:04 AM
: SuperSurfer 26 May, 2010, 11:39:00 AM
: Goaty 26 May, 2010, 12:24:13 PM
: worldshown 28 May, 2010, 08:16:16 PM
He made a lot of money that got stolen by his folks (Avenue Q).
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a222443/gary-coleman-dies-aged-42.html (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a222443/gary-coleman-dies-aged-42.html)
: SuperSurfer 28 May, 2010, 08:24:27 PM
Gary Coleman from TV's "Diff'rent Strokes".
Oh man, that's sad. I watched those programmes as an adult and I still enjoyed them.
: johnnystress 28 May, 2010, 08:41:31 PM
: Something Fishy 28 May, 2010, 08:51:34 PM
: Roger Godpleton 29 May, 2010, 09:19:21 AM
: Devons Daddy 29 May, 2010, 09:32:25 AM
thats an odd thought. differnt strokes, funny in its time and ahead of it i would say also, still able to raise a smile today. may he rest well.
: mogzilla 29 May, 2010, 10:22:05 AM
: Roger Godpleton 29 May, 2010, 10:31:00 AM
: Dunk! 29 May, 2010, 06:12:57 PM
: Professor Bear 29 May, 2010, 06:49:15 PM
Sad news to hear he's gone.
: Kerrin 29 May, 2010, 07:03:04 PM
: Hoagy 29 May, 2010, 08:01:18 PM
Sad news from these last three pages.
: Dode C 29 May, 2010, 11:31:10 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 30 May, 2010, 09:15:47 AM
Sad news, and from what I heard a horrible way to go:(
: Something Fishy 30 May, 2010, 10:27:02 AM
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 30 May, 2010, 12:15:12 PM
: Richmond Clements 07 June, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/10253098.stm
: LARF 07 June, 2010, 11:47:18 AM
: CrazyFoxMachine 07 June, 2010, 12:00:55 PM
I experienced the kind of devastation little girls did at Take That breaking up when he was fired and I vowed never to watch Stereophonics again.
Thirteen years later I have still rigidly adhered to this vow.
: dweezil2 07 June, 2010, 12:06:29 PM
Stuart Cable
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/10253098.stm
Quite a shock!
He had the right idea leaving The Stereochronics though.
I saw them many years back and they were the dullest band I've probably ever seen and God that Kelly Jones is a class A twonk.
: House of Usher 07 June, 2010, 03:54:06 PM
: Grant Goggans 07 June, 2010, 05:59:23 PM
: House of Usher 07 June, 2010, 06:31:57 PM
: W. R. Logan 07 June, 2010, 06:34:33 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 07 June, 2010, 06:43:12 PM
RIP W. R. Logan, gone to the big slush pile in the sky
At last, that bloke was a right old miserable git ;)
: LARF 07 June, 2010, 07:48:54 PM
: Kerrin 07 June, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
: Albion 07 June, 2010, 08:38:21 PM
You'd think a website for a rock magazine would get it right wouldn't you? ::)
: Robin Low 07 June, 2010, 09:21:45 PM
Lead story on Wales Today right now.
Ah, good old Wales Today. "And now the 6 o'clock news all over again, but this time from a Welsh perspective."
Happy days in Bangor... I remember with fondness the night the lead story was a feud between two cliques in a badger-watching club.
Regards
Robin
: Peter Wolf 07 June, 2010, 09:36:41 PM
Stuart Cable just came across a Buffoon but a good one so i dont mean that in a negative way.He was a bit like Keith Moon is what i mean.
As for their music i never liked any of it.
: vzzbux 07 June, 2010, 10:56:35 PM
Nah sorry Keith is in a league of his own and I doubt anyone will ever come near him. He was off his fucking trolly.
Being mad comes with the job descripion of being a drummer.
V
: House of Usher 07 June, 2010, 11:47:43 PM
I'm glad to see the Classic Rock website has changed their article on Stuart Cable. They put his name as Vince Cable this morning.
You'd think a website for a rock magazine would get it right wouldn't you? ::)
Is this a reflection of the age of Classic Rock's editorial contributors? ::)
: HdE 08 June, 2010, 12:11:11 AM
I wasnt very impressed with the circumstances of the sacking of Stuart Cable either and i thought that Kelley Jones came across as a Twat because of it.
Put more eloquently than I ever could.
Stuart Cable was a genuinely likeable kinda guy. Kelly Jones... never has been, never will be.
: Roger Godpleton 08 June, 2010, 12:24:54 AM
: Dandontdare 10 June, 2010, 09:07:12 PM
: johnnystress 10 June, 2010, 09:11:13 PM
: JOE SOAP 10 June, 2010, 09:34:19 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 12 June, 2010, 08:49:24 PM
: mogzilla 13 June, 2010, 11:32:10 AM
: strontium71 13 June, 2010, 12:12:21 PM
: HdE 13 June, 2010, 06:59:31 PM
: Roger Godpleton 13 June, 2010, 09:04:33 PM
: mogzilla 13 June, 2010, 09:13:58 PM
Yeah, fucking humans. They suck.
...must resist...obvious... post....roger's...mu.......... :-X
: johnnystress 14 June, 2010, 11:55:37 AM
: Colin YNWA 14 June, 2010, 12:20:54 PM
: Gav the Mighty 14 June, 2010, 05:32:05 PM
He's also good in the movie "Dead Heat" anyone seen that 80's flick ?
: Peter Wolf 18 June, 2010, 04:42:11 PM
Yeah - when those little critters go, it breaks your heart.
Exactly.
I was just watching a video of young dying oiled birds in the Gulf Of Mexico.
: HdE 18 June, 2010, 08:47:28 PM
The park I walk past on the way to town has played host to a magpie for the last few months. He's been quite a character - keeps trottign along the flower bed and examining you as you pass where he roosts. I was pretty taken by that - unusual behaviour for one of those critters.
But no more. Because yesterday, I was on my way back from town and found him dead at the foot of the tree he was (I presume) roosting in.
It made me think how so many of the creatures we share our planet with are fascinating and amusing - but lead such short lives. Sad.
: JOE SOAP 18 June, 2010, 08:57:53 PM
I know im way behind on this but ......Darren Mcgavin ( Raw Deal ) is Dead !!! Nooo
He's also good in the movie "Dead Heat" anyone seen that 80's flick ?
You actually associate Darren McGavin with Raw Deal, Dead Heat?
He will always be KOLCHAK
(http://brainwagon.org/images/kolchak.jpg)
: strontium71 18 June, 2010, 09:22:43 PM
: Daveycandlish 18 June, 2010, 09:45:26 PM
Decent English football..Oh that's been dead for years!
Back on track with the death of director Ronald Neame, the man behind the lens on The Pride of Miss Jean Brodie, and more importantly, The Poseidon Adventure.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10352990.stm
: johnnystress 21 June, 2010, 06:30:47 PM
Frank Sidebottom RIP
: LARF 21 June, 2010, 06:55:51 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/10370480.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/10370480.stm)
: Dandontdare 21 June, 2010, 07:12:22 PM
Gone to the big Timperley in the sky
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/10370480.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/10370480.stm)
Oh that is sad.
I'm having a brew in my Timperley Bigshorts F.C. mug in his memory. Who's going to look after Little Frank?
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/001.jpg)
Frank's World (http://www.franksworld.co.uk/index.htm)
: House of Usher 21 June, 2010, 07:12:45 PM
:(
Wish I could say I ever got to see him perform, but I didn't.
: mogzilla 21 June, 2010, 07:22:46 PM
: Dandontdare 21 June, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
Wish I could say I ever got to see him perform, but I didn't.
Live in Manchester long enough and it was impossible not to! His last appearance apparently was just round the corner at my old local, where he premièred his world cup song "Three shirts on my line"
: chris_askham 21 June, 2010, 10:16:05 PM
: HdE 21 June, 2010, 11:17:01 PM
: M.I.K. 21 June, 2010, 11:35:38 PM
http://lewstringer.blogspot.com/2010/06/frank-sidebottom-creator-chris-sievey.html (http://lewstringer.blogspot.com/2010/06/frank-sidebottom-creator-chris-sievey.html)
: Tiplodocus 21 June, 2010, 11:51:57 PM
I got Vic Galloway to play Love will tear us apart as the last song on his BBC Radio Scotland show tonight in tribute. If you've never heard it, do yourself a favour and use their "listen again" feature.
Very sad news.
: johnnystress 25 June, 2010, 02:53:57 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10415297.stm
: M.I.K. 27 June, 2010, 05:17:29 PM
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=^Jonathan+Smith+%5b1%5d$ (http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=^Jonathan+Smith+%5b1%5d$)
: James Stacey 27 June, 2010, 09:57:32 PM
: willthemightyW 27 June, 2010, 10:00:27 PM
: Orlok 28 June, 2010, 09:09:53 AM
: LARF 28 June, 2010, 10:13:59 AM
Jonathan Smith, programmer of zx spectrum games such as Batman the Caped Crusader, Hysteria and Cobra.
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=^Jonathan+Smith+%5b1%5d$ (http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=^Jonathan+Smith+%5b1%5d$)
He was only 43, apparently died after a short illness - that's really sad.
: Tweak72 28 June, 2010, 10:28:59 AM
: Roger Godpleton 28 June, 2010, 10:38:46 AM
: johnnystress 28 June, 2010, 10:51:36 AM
: Roger Godpleton 28 June, 2010, 11:24:13 AM
French football
Greek football
Nigerian football
Slovenian football
Algerian football
Australian football
Serbian football
Danish football
Cameroonian football
Kiwi football
Italian football
Ivorian football
North Korean football (plus the actual footballers as well)
Swedish football
Honduran football
North American football
South Korean football
Mexican football
: Tweak72 28 June, 2010, 12:16:57 PM
: willthemightyW 28 June, 2010, 05:02:06 PM
: Roger Godpleton 28 June, 2010, 07:08:36 PM
: Albion 28 June, 2010, 10:01:51 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/10441563.stm
I had one of those in the late 80's, I got it on a flight to Vancouver.
: Roger Godpleton 29 June, 2010, 08:33:41 PM
: vzzbux 29 June, 2010, 08:39:51 PM
North Korean football (plus the actual footballers as well)
Swedish football
Honduran football
North American football
South Korean football
Mexican football
Shouldn't that read USA Soccer not North American Football.
V
: Tiplodocus 29 June, 2010, 10:19:19 PM
: Roger Godpleton 02 July, 2010, 10:42:56 PM
Chilean football
: Roger Godpleton 02 July, 2010, 10:54:38 PM
Scottish Tennis
: Tiplodocus 03 July, 2010, 12:20:07 AM
: flip-r mk2 03 July, 2010, 12:23:23 AM
filip
: I, Cosh 03 July, 2010, 02:04:18 AM
Uruguayan and Ghanaian football are both alive and well.
: Tweak72 03 July, 2010, 09:04:55 AM
Dame Beryl Bainbridge dies at 75 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10489407.stm)
Stage and TV actor Geoffrey Hutchings dies aged 71 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10494592.stm)
Artist Arnold Friberg dies at 96 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10487228.stm)
: House of Usher 03 July, 2010, 02:11:41 PM
: Tiplodocus 03 July, 2010, 05:43:33 PM
: Roger Godpleton 03 July, 2010, 09:28:25 PM
"Paul Glasswell" if he don't stop stealing my lines...
: Roger Godpleton 06 July, 2010, 10:46:31 PM
: Roger Godpleton 08 July, 2010, 12:55:00 AM
: Peter Wolf 08 July, 2010, 01:08:32 AM
How much longer does this dead horse have to be flogged for ?
I only wish it really was dead.
: Tiplodocus 08 July, 2010, 01:37:10 AM
: Peter Wolf 08 July, 2010, 01:44:13 AM
This is why i stayed away from the Yapshop this evening.
: Richmond Clements 08 July, 2010, 09:56:00 AM
German football.
Ande with it my chances of winning £50 in the sweep.
Damn that octopus!
: Mikey 08 July, 2010, 10:37:23 AM
What?
M.
: Richmond Clements 08 July, 2010, 10:48:53 AM
Well, hopefully you only lost a squid on the sweep.
What?
M.
You disgust me.
: Roger Godpleton 10 July, 2010, 01:01:46 AM
: Emp 10 July, 2010, 01:33:50 AM
Mel Gibson's career.We're doing awards 10 years later now?
: JOE SOAP 10 July, 2010, 01:44:37 AM
Mel Gibson's career.
I beg to differ, the madder Mel gets the more successful his films ie The Passion of Jaysus and Apocalypto etc.
: Emp 10 July, 2010, 01:55:38 AM
: Roger Godpleton 10 July, 2010, 02:22:32 AM
: Peter Wolf 10 July, 2010, 02:23:00 AM
: Emp 10 July, 2010, 03:53:06 AM
: JOE SOAP 10 July, 2010, 03:55:35 AM
Silence, you pig in heat.
Mel is coming to fuck you up. He's bringing some wood and nails.
: Emp 10 July, 2010, 04:14:19 AM
: Roger Godpleton 10 July, 2010, 09:27:30 PM
: HdE 11 July, 2010, 06:22:22 PM
: Jared Katooie 11 July, 2010, 08:10:08 PM
:(
: Roger Godpleton 11 July, 2010, 09:50:08 PM
: Roger Godpleton 11 July, 2010, 10:02:39 PM
: Daveycandlish 11 July, 2010, 10:17:20 PM
: Emp 11 July, 2010, 10:22:15 PM
: Roger Godpleton 11 July, 2010, 10:32:40 PM
: HdE 12 July, 2010, 03:13:49 PM
I'm disgusted that you two would cheapen this serious thread with such frivolity.
Words cannot express the feelings of grief that we fanboys feel sometimes. So I say it's valid. ;)
Oh, and... Ugandan pygmy tribe football.
: Peter Wolf 12 July, 2010, 04:33:59 PM
I'm disgusted that you two would cheapen this serious thread with such frivolity.
Words cannot express the feelings of grief that we fanboys feel sometimes. So I say it's valid. ;)
Its certainly no less valid than multiple posts about football teams that no one gives a toss about being knocked out of the World Cup which were prompted by one individuals requests to not clog up this thread with comments from football fans about the death of their team when they were knocked out of the competition.
: Wils 12 July, 2010, 04:47:37 PM
American Splendor writer and artist, Harvey Pekar.
http://www.fox43.com/entertainment/wjw-news-harvey-pekar-dies,0,1594002.story (http://www.fox43.com/entertainment/wjw-news-harvey-pekar-dies,0,1594002.story)
: JayzusB.Christ 12 July, 2010, 04:54:26 PM
Dragging this back to normality...
American Splendor writer and artist, Harvey Pekar.
http://www.fox43.com/entertainment/wjw-news-harvey-pekar-dies,0,1594002.story (http://www.fox43.com/entertainment/wjw-news-harvey-pekar-dies,0,1594002.story)
Ah, that's an awful shame. I've only read bits of the comics; I saw the film and thought he was a really nice chap
: TordelBack 12 July, 2010, 05:12:36 PM
: House of Usher 12 July, 2010, 06:22:25 PM
: HdE 12 July, 2010, 06:23:43 PM
American Splendor writer and artist, Harvey Pekar.
No! :o
Damn - that's gonna be sad news for a lot of fans. Comics lost a major luminary there.
: JOE SOAP 12 July, 2010, 07:28:51 PM
: Hoagy 12 July, 2010, 09:20:12 PM
: Tweak72 12 July, 2010, 10:29:52 PM
: Roger Godpleton 13 July, 2010, 12:49:21 AM
: Roger Godpleton 13 July, 2010, 09:28:11 PM
: locustsofdeath! 15 July, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
Here she is in action (the dark-haired girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuNxWgBjx8E.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 15 July, 2010, 12:13:19 PM
: johnnystress 15 July, 2010, 12:16:35 PM
: Richmond Clements 15 July, 2010, 12:20:35 PM
Casandra Rismiller, a friend of mine who co-starred in several of my short films, passed away last night. I got the stunning news this morning. She was a fun girl, a unique person and a very good actress. She was 27.
Here she is in action (the dark-haired girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuNxWgBjx8E.
That's shit news. RIP.
: Tweak72 15 July, 2010, 12:53:18 PM
Casandra Rismiller, a friend of mine who co-starred in several of my short films, passed away last night. I got the stunning news this morning. She was a fun girl, a unique person and a very good actress. She was 27.
Here she is in action (the dark-haired girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuNxWgBjx8E.
:(
: TordelBack 15 July, 2010, 01:05:26 PM
: House of Usher 15 July, 2010, 01:45:05 PM
: Something Fishy 15 July, 2010, 01:54:04 PM
: James Stacey 15 July, 2010, 02:05:00 PM
: locustsofdeath! 15 July, 2010, 05:20:01 PM
: mygrimmbrother 15 July, 2010, 05:27:14 PM
: Batman's Superior Cousin 15 July, 2010, 05:33:29 PM
: HdE 16 July, 2010, 01:56:17 PM
Thoughts are with you and all concerned at this time.
: HdE 16 July, 2010, 01:57:17 PM
Peter Fernandez, the original voice of Speed Racer, has passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with lung cancer.
: Van Dom 16 July, 2010, 09:41:26 PM
: flip-r mk2 16 July, 2010, 10:00:29 PM
filip
: Roger Godpleton 16 July, 2010, 10:15:17 PM
: Albion 17 July, 2010, 03:58:38 PM
Her and the other rider were travelling way too fast and too close to other vehicles. Suddenly we saw a car get out of the way and one of the riders went up in the air. Her helmet came off and she was killed instantly.
The other rider was her partner and they were going to get married soon.
No one was quite sure what happened as it was so quick but other witnesses said the back of the bike appeared to go upwards and threw her off. My girlfriend went to help as I phoned 999. She saw the womans face as she lay there, a horrible to thing to see.
We both feel so sad after seeing this.
Please be careful and sensible out there whatever you drive or ride.
: Peter Wolf 17 July, 2010, 04:34:53 PM
Its very sad but it could have been so easily avoided if they were riding safely and paying attention to what they were doing.
: mogzilla 17 July, 2010, 05:19:42 PM
: Trout 17 July, 2010, 05:46:17 PM
: Albion 17 July, 2010, 06:13:32 PM
No one quite saw why the bike threw her. It didn't hit a car but the two bikes were very close together so maybe they touched or it was a braking error. It may even have been a mechanical problem but they were definately riding too fast and not safely.
: mogzilla 17 July, 2010, 10:59:49 PM
: Something Fishy 18 July, 2010, 10:17:54 AM
It's not nice. Remember to talk to people if you guys can't get it out of your heads.
Another warning it's best not to go near bikes, and to be very careful if you do. I had a nasty scrape when I was a youngster, I survived it and have never gone back on once since.
: Tiplodocus 24 July, 2010, 02:13:40 PM
Mother to 13, Granny Flannel to 34 (possibly still counting) and Great Gran to a dozen ( definitely still counting - in fact the very last picture taken of her was with the newest addition).
: HdE 24 July, 2010, 02:31:37 PM
Seems like quite a few of us are having a tough time here lately.
Warm regards to all.
: worldshown 24 July, 2010, 02:33:03 PM
Sorry to hear about your friend Locusts. 27 is no age.
My thoughts are with you Tips. After going through a similar experience earlier this year, I hope your family are with you for support.
: Trout 24 July, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
(I don't read this thread much. Sorry, everyone.)
: Noisybast 24 July, 2010, 02:46:05 PM
: johnnystress 24 July, 2010, 03:19:30 PM
: TordelBack 24 July, 2010, 04:04:23 PM
: locustsofdeath! 24 July, 2010, 04:11:44 PM
: SmallBlueThing 24 July, 2010, 04:54:01 PM
SBT
: I, Cosh 24 July, 2010, 05:05:40 PM
: Pete Wells 24 July, 2010, 05:12:11 PM
: Colin YNWA 24 July, 2010, 06:13:22 PM
: Trout 24 July, 2010, 07:33:11 PM
: Something Fishy 24 July, 2010, 07:46:35 PM
: JayzusB.Christ 24 July, 2010, 07:48:02 PM
: Richmond Clements 24 July, 2010, 07:48:12 PM
Our thoughts are with you.
: Jared Katooie 24 July, 2010, 09:09:40 PM
: Dandontdare 24 July, 2010, 09:13:38 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 24 July, 2010, 09:17:58 PM
Take care
: flip-r mk2 24 July, 2010, 09:29:59 PM
filip
: Something Fishy 24 July, 2010, 09:57:40 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/8852020.stm
: W. R. Logan 24 July, 2010, 10:32:42 PM
: Roger Godpleton 24 July, 2010, 10:39:35 PM
: Professor Bear 24 July, 2010, 10:52:39 PM
: Satanist 24 July, 2010, 10:56:33 PM
: vzzbux 25 July, 2010, 12:09:40 AM
V
: uncle fester 25 July, 2010, 02:09:02 AM
: Peter Wolf 25 July, 2010, 02:32:23 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss, Tips. Remember the good times.
Ditto.I cant think of what else to say but its what we all dread.
: Mikey 25 July, 2010, 03:40:19 PM
M.
: mogzilla 25 July, 2010, 07:03:50 PM
: Orlok 26 July, 2010, 12:20:50 AM
I lost my mum to emphysema 2 years ago and the only advice I can give you is that it does get easier over time and her absence won't mean you loving her any less.
Keep your chin up and as other have said, remember the good times and the legacy she leaves.
All the best, mate.
: Kerrin 26 July, 2010, 12:24:51 AM
: Goaty 28 July, 2010, 01:35:46 PM
passed away yesterday aged 61
(http://www.nerowolfe.org/nwm/nwm_cast/image/MC.jpg)
: James Stacey 28 July, 2010, 01:42:54 PM
(Sorry I'm a bit behind.)
: Tiplodocus 29 July, 2010, 11:29:43 PM
Had a mental week; as well as organising the funeral I've had to deal with phone breaking, electricity being cut off by neds setting light to the bridge down the hill, gas bolier stopping working, pc breaking, television signal disappearing (we feed the neighbours from our arial), two garden strimmers breaking and the washing machine conking out.
(It's really funny seeing all of your thoughtful messages with the bizarre names and avatars next to them).
: Bolt-01 29 July, 2010, 11:35:15 PM
Really sorry for your loss my friend.
Dave
: HdE 30 July, 2010, 02:25:12 PM
(It's really funny seeing all of your thoughtful messages with the bizarre names and avatars next to them).
Glad we were able to give you a chuckle in the middle of all your bad juju, Tips.
Mind you, I am kinda wondering how this situation was different to any other time... ;)
: Richmond Clements 30 July, 2010, 02:29:52 PM
Had a mental week; as well as organising the funeral I've had to deal with phone breaking, electricity being cut off by neds setting light to the bridge down the hill, gas bolier stopping working, pc breaking, television signal disappearing (we feed the neighbours from our arial), two garden strimmers breaking and the washing machine conking out.
Apart from all that it was fine though, yeah?
: puggdogg 04 August, 2010, 02:02:25 PM
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-467713?ref=feeds/latest (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-467713?ref=feeds/latest)
(http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16271.0;attach=2189;image)
iReport —
Paris...Boulevard Richard Lenoir.
.....the bodies of TinTin and his dog Milou (Snowy), two of the most famous cartoon characters of the 20th century,were discovered early yesterday morning. From the looks of the crime scene and the bodies, the police are not ruling out foul play. There were no witnessses to the crime...no suspects, altho residents of the area claim to have seen a small band of savage- tribesmen on horseback in the area late the previous evening.
TinTin, a travelling reporter, was the son/creation of the Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi ("Hergé"1907-1983). First appearing in the journal Le Petit XXe, TinTin and his ever-present companion Milou, were the main characters in stories which sold more than 200 million copies and translated into 50 languages..
Police are investigating. Anyone with any leads please contact:
TinTin&Milou@help.fr
: Martin Jameson 05 August, 2010, 11:54:46 PM
Another victim of Facebook
God bless the internet
: The Enigmatic Dr X 05 August, 2010, 11:56:27 PM
: JOE SOAP 06 August, 2010, 12:17:28 AM
My marriage of 14 years
Another victim of Facebook
God bless the internet
(http://2000adonline.com/forum/avatars_static/avatar_14916.png)
The bullet hole in the badge is fitting.
: flip-r mk2 06 August, 2010, 12:28:26 AM
My marriage of 14 years
Another victim of Facebook
God bless the internet
Sorry to hear that.
filip
: I, Cosh 06 August, 2010, 01:06:59 AM
sorry to hear that
: Orlok 06 August, 2010, 01:51:16 AM
Very sorry to hear that. Hope the injuring parties get their appropriate reward.
: mogzilla 06 August, 2010, 08:40:19 AM
: SmallBlueThing 06 August, 2010, 09:02:40 AM
SBT
: Withnail's liver 06 August, 2010, 09:20:31 AM
Hope all works out as amicably as can be expected under the circumstances.
: Mikey 06 August, 2010, 09:30:15 AM
M.
: Richmond Clements 06 August, 2010, 10:33:18 AM
: James Stacey 06 August, 2010, 10:36:44 AM
My marriage of 14 years
Another victim of Facebook
God bless the internet
Speaking as someone who lost their marriage to Facebook earlier in the year, really, really sorry to hear that.
: Pete Wells 06 August, 2010, 10:48:43 AM
Chin up mate.
: Trout 06 August, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
: Roger Godpleton 06 August, 2010, 10:28:07 PM
OWNED.
: JOE SOAP 06 August, 2010, 10:41:57 PM
: Jared Katooie 06 August, 2010, 10:58:08 PM
Proposition 8.
OWNED.
I hope you're happy. Now marriage will be destroyed forever!
: puggdogg 07 August, 2010, 02:14:56 AM
: johnnystress 07 August, 2010, 03:08:53 AM
: LARF 07 August, 2010, 09:12:10 AM
My marriage of 14 years
Another victim of Facebook
God bless the internet
Martin - it happens to a lot of us, me included, three years on I'm re-married, really, really, ecstatically happy, new baby and four adopted kids, business is doing well and to top it all my wife bought me a Cliff Robinson Commission for my birthday... life DOES get better, you just need to go out there and find it. Enjoy the adventure :-)
Mike
: Martin Jameson 07 August, 2010, 11:44:31 PM
Thanks again guys.
: Roger Godpleton 09 August, 2010, 02:35:03 PM
: Roger Godpleton 16 August, 2010, 11:19:16 AM
: Dandontdare 18 August, 2010, 02:51:05 PM
: Roger Godpleton 18 August, 2010, 10:19:36 PM
: locustsofdeath! 18 August, 2010, 11:01:56 PM
: Dode C 18 August, 2010, 11:25:46 PM
: Daveycandlish 19 August, 2010, 07:09:09 AM
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flewstringer.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fsad-news-chums-crikey-is-cancelled.html&h=1772e
It was a great read, I'm sad to see it go :'(
: SmallBlueThing 19 August, 2010, 07:41:00 AM
SBT
: Dandontdare 19 August, 2010, 03:17:51 PM
: James Stacey 19 August, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
: HdE 25 August, 2010, 05:46:37 PM
Pancreatic cancer. He was just 47.
: I, Cosh 31 August, 2010, 11:14:26 PM
: Kerrin 31 August, 2010, 11:33:02 PM
: ThryllSeekyr 06 September, 2010, 08:36:26 AM
His music was very familar to me.
: Something Fishy 06 September, 2010, 11:16:03 PM
Poor guy. RIP.
: Kerrin 10 September, 2010, 02:46:08 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/sep/09/fernando-fernandez-obituary (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/sep/09/fernando-fernandez-obituary)
: johnnystress 10 September, 2010, 06:16:25 PM
: Roger Godpleton 12 September, 2010, 09:24:50 PM
: Goaty 12 September, 2010, 10:20:18 PM
but at least my best man speech went brilliant well! hehe.
: Daveycandlish 13 September, 2010, 07:01:11 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McCarthy_(actor)
: johnnystress 13 September, 2010, 07:15:36 PM
Kevin McCarthy star of Invasion of the Body Snatchers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McCarthy_(actor)
he was in loads of other stuff in the 70s..but I never knew his name. Sad to only now be putting a name to the face
: IAMTHESYSTEM 13 September, 2010, 08:14:19 PM
He actually replayed the famous scene in the re-make with Donald Sutherland. :(
: Albion 22 September, 2010, 01:50:17 PM
http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/man-who-inspired-the-name-lynyrd-skynyrd-dies/#more-37673
: Batman's Superior Cousin 24 September, 2010, 07:01:03 PM
: Richmond Clements 24 September, 2010, 07:22:36 PM
Eddie Fisher aged 82 - Father of Princess Leia
Odd... I thought that was Darth Vader.
: Albion 27 September, 2010, 01:49:58 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-11416654
: Richmond Clements 27 September, 2010, 01:57:28 PM
Jimi Heselden, UK Segway company owner drives Segway off cliff.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-11416654
That story is almost as beautiful as it is tragic...
: Van Dom 27 September, 2010, 02:00:53 PM
: Albion 27 September, 2010, 09:05:52 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-11419498
: Roger Godpleton 27 September, 2010, 11:04:09 PM
: Richmond Clements 28 September, 2010, 10:39:02 PM
Terrible story.
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29048
: House of Usher 28 September, 2010, 10:59:32 PM
Sally Menke.
Terrible story.
Do we even know what the story is yet?
: Roger Godpleton 28 September, 2010, 11:07:51 PM
: Peter Wolf 29 September, 2010, 11:24:52 AM
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:SUymfcvwkPAJ:www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/sep/24/don-partridge-obituary+don+partridge+dies&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk&client=firefox-a
I used to know him a little bit so i may attend the funeral which is being held locally.
: johnnystress 30 September, 2010, 11:00:29 AM
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39433821
: Roger Godpleton 30 September, 2010, 11:09:19 AM
: SuperSurfer 30 September, 2010, 11:21:21 AM
: Richmond Clements 30 September, 2010, 11:41:06 AM
: Something Fishy 30 September, 2010, 11:59:34 AM
: Daveycandlish 30 September, 2010, 02:52:18 PM
I've just bought the Persuaders boxset, so will have an evenings viewing in his honour
: Van Dom 30 September, 2010, 03:19:21 PM
This news has made me think it might not be that long until we are hearing news of Roger Moore's passing....that will suck.
RIP Tony !
: Albion 30 September, 2010, 03:25:58 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0580274/
: TordelBack 30 September, 2010, 03:27:28 PM
: House of Usher 30 September, 2010, 03:29:29 PM
He's a genuine loss... sad news.
Yeah. I thought his best work was still ahead of him too.
: Adrian Bamforth 30 September, 2010, 06:11:52 PM
: Kerrin 30 September, 2010, 07:12:58 PM
: Grant Goggans 30 September, 2010, 08:07:40 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 01 October, 2010, 09:06:30 PM
: M.I.K. 02 October, 2010, 12:27:02 AM
Stephen J. Cannell. He was 69. He was television for me as a kid.
He'll always be the grabbing-paper-out-of-a-typewriter-and-throwing-it-over-his-shoulder bloke to me.
: Paul faplad Finch 04 October, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
: Mister Pops 04 October, 2010, 10:59:03 PM
There'll be a day of mourning in Albania
: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) 04 October, 2010, 11:07:33 PM
: Something Fishy 04 October, 2010, 11:38:55 PM
: Daveycandlish 05 October, 2010, 07:40:50 AM
Met him once, he was tiny.
: SmallBlueThing 05 October, 2010, 08:02:22 AM
It was torched during the night. Woke up today to find the town full of smoke.
SBT
: Van Dom 05 October, 2010, 08:09:46 AM
Norman Wisdom..I actually thought was already dead!!! Wow he did have a good innings didnt he!??
: Albion 05 October, 2010, 12:01:14 PM
Hastings pier.
It was torched during the night. Woke up today to find the town full of smoke.
SBT
Sad to see that. I saw Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds play there a few years ago as a warm up gig before the Abattoir Blues tour. Probably the best Bad Seeds gig I've seen.
Norman Wisdom used to live in the village I grew up in, West Chiltington in West Sussex.
He opened our swimming pool when I was at primary school. No one in the village took any notice of him and I'm not sure he was particularly liked. I just remember him waving at people from his Rolls Royce and he had a sign at the end of his drive that said "Please drive slowly or not all!".
He was on the board at Brighton and Hove Albion at one time too.
: Adrian Bamforth 05 October, 2010, 12:43:58 PM
: johnnystress 05 October, 2010, 12:44:27 PM
: Dark Jimbo 05 October, 2010, 02:05:06 PM
: Roger Godpleton 10 October, 2010, 08:17:31 PM
: Richmond Clements 12 October, 2010, 09:50:48 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11520609
I liked Claire.
: Dandontdare 12 October, 2010, 10:08:34 AM
Claire Rayner.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11520609
I liked Claire.
Love her last words, according to that piece. And I never knew that critic dude on Masterchef was her son.
Also died this week, someone who I hadn't heard of but with a long and impressive career: Jackson Gillis, TV scriptwriter who over the years wrote for both the George Reeve Superman and also the Dean Cain series. Also wrote scripts for Perry Mason, Lost in Space, The Fugitive, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission Impossible, Columbo and Murder she Wrote. In WWII he wrote propoganda leaflets designed to persuade defeated japanses soldiers not to commit suicide.
Is it a sign of age that I find newspaper obituaries more and more fascinating, even if I've never heard of the subject?
: ThryllSeekyr 12 October, 2010, 11:37:28 AM
died last night, aged 83.
: Wils 12 October, 2010, 12:16:41 PM
Claire Rayner.
Now with wings.
: Roger Godpleton 12 October, 2010, 12:25:01 PM
: strontium71 12 October, 2010, 12:28:29 PM
: Noisybast 12 October, 2010, 12:41:37 PM
: Kerrin 12 October, 2010, 05:11:04 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/12/les-gibbard-guardian-cartoonist (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/12/les-gibbard-guardian-cartoonist)
: Dandontdare 14 October, 2010, 10:10:46 AM
Claire Rayner.
Now with wings.
I unashamedly stole this joke and emailed it to the Guardian and they printed it today! Fame at last!
: Roger Godpleton 14 October, 2010, 12:59:10 PM
: House of Usher 14 October, 2010, 01:03:46 PM
Dear Editor, Wils said, and I quote: "Claire Rayner, now with wings." LOL!
- Mike Giggler, via email
: Roger Godpleton 14 October, 2010, 01:18:02 PM
: Hoagy 14 October, 2010, 01:26:20 PM
: House of Usher 14 October, 2010, 01:34:27 PM
I meant DDD being a THIEF.
But The Guardian will have received at least half a dozen letters making the same joke. They just had to decide which one to print. I suppose they liked DDD's letter best.
I know a guy who's been stealing from the till at all of his jobs, usually as a barman. Surprised to see he's not dead yet.
of a gangland killing?
: Wils 14 October, 2010, 02:22:24 PM
: Hoagy 14 October, 2010, 02:37:15 PM
I meant DDD being a THIEF.
But The Guardian will have received at least half a dozen letters making the same joke. They just had to decide which one to print. I suppose they liked DDD's letter best.I know a guy who's been stealing from the till at all of his jobs, usually as a barman. Surprised to see he's not dead yet.
of a gangland killing?
More a rural lynch-mob.
: Dandontdare 14 October, 2010, 03:43:45 PM
I expect a cheque in the post forthwith, you bloody tealeaf. :p
You can have every penny that I get paid!
Had a lovely chat with the lady from the Guardian (they ring you to make sure you're genuine) as to whether it was in bad taste, but we agreed it was affectionate and that she probably wouldn't have minded. And I did mention that I'd nicked the gag from someone else - they have no objection to receiving stolen goods!
: Colin YNWA 15 October, 2010, 08:23:40 AM
: Goaty 15 October, 2010, 05:51:22 PM
Simon MacCorkindale - 58
(http://static.whatsontv.co.uk/images/07109_165959_25575461.jpg)
: strontium71 15 October, 2010, 06:18:42 PM
I always remember him from Manimal back in 1983.
Also her from FLASH!!!GORDON was in it as well if I remember correctly.
: Daveycandlish 15 October, 2010, 06:36:20 PM
: HdE 16 October, 2010, 10:15:54 PM
: Van Dom 16 October, 2010, 10:21:41 PM
: Something Fishy 17 October, 2010, 10:21:42 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11560101
: Roger Godpleton 18 October, 2010, 11:36:19 PM
: House of Usher 19 October, 2010, 12:29:17 AM
: Albion 19 October, 2010, 10:05:03 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11578530
: Hoagy 20 October, 2010, 03:48:46 AM
: Daveycandlish 20 October, 2010, 06:58:56 AM
Father Dowling was good afternoon telly back in the day
: johnnystress 21 October, 2010, 09:45:34 AM
http://www.billboard.com/news/slits-frontwoman-ari-up-dead-at-48-1004123706.story#/news/slits-frontwoman-ari-up-dead-at-48-1004123706.story
Ari Up RIP
: Richmond Clements 21 October, 2010, 09:49:17 AM
too young :(
http://www.billboard.com/news/slits-frontwoman-ari-up-dead-at-48-1004123706.story#/news/slits-frontwoman-ari-up-dead-at-48-1004123706.story
Ari Up RIP
Shit.
I'm going to stop reading this thread!
: Goosegash 21 October, 2010, 12:40:28 PM
(http://images.zap2it.com/movies/people/75036/75036_h_ba.jpg)
http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/topic/26785-graham-crowden-1922-2010/page__p__484672#entry484672
: Daveycandlish 21 October, 2010, 06:30:12 PM
He'll be missed if Nebulous comes back to Radio 4
Good age though
: Greg M. 21 October, 2010, 07:42:03 PM
Graham Crowden.
(http://images.zap2it.com/movies/people/75036/75036_h_ba.jpg)
http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/topic/26785-graham-crowden-1922-2010/page__p__484672#entry484672
A genuinely superb actor, I suspect I will remember him best as the blackly comic Jock McCannon from 'A Very Peculiar Practice'.
: Adrian Bamforth 26 October, 2010, 08:11:10 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11618899 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11618899)
: I, Cosh 26 October, 2010, 08:15:37 PM
: Kerrin 26 October, 2010, 08:20:24 PM
They ink it's all over...it is now.
(both shamelessly nicked)
: Emperor 26 October, 2010, 08:57:51 PM
www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/sitchin-obit/
: Dandontdare 26 October, 2010, 10:29:54 PM
: Roger Godpleton 26 October, 2010, 11:54:38 PM
: johnnystress 28 October, 2010, 11:12:44 PM
http://www.indyposted.com/121203/james-macarthur-hawaii-five-os-original-dano-dies-at-72/
: Adrian Bamforth 28 October, 2010, 11:55:33 PM
Alex Anderson, creator of ROcky & Bullwinkle. I don't feel too sad for him as he had a leg up over the rest of us, what with his alliterative name and all.
What a shame - I loved Rocky and Bullwinkle, a cartoon seemingly years ahead of it's time. It wouldn't be too far out of place as some hiply ironic Cartoon Network creation, and I actually found the 2000 film genuinely brilliant (Hollywood having an actual big "Green Light" is a stroke of genius!) - I hope he liked it and received due credit.
: johnnystress 29 October, 2010, 04:57:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqzNqvVMSWg
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11649909
Actor Gerard Kelly has died at the age of 51 after suffering a brain aneurysm earlier this week.
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/49700000/jpg/_49700823_gerardkelly304.jpg)
: Roger Godpleton 04 November, 2010, 12:57:43 AM
http://www.avclub.com/articles/rip-sopranos-actress-denise-borinoquinn,47040/
: ThryllSeekyr 04 November, 2010, 10:51:56 AM
http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/26207/Models-frontman-James-Freud-dies (http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/26207/Models-frontman-James-Freud-dies)
: Buddy 11 November, 2010, 04:00:12 PM
: James Stacey 11 November, 2010, 04:03:30 PM
Dino De Laurentiishttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11734039
Very sad, although to be honest I thought he had died some years ago.
: I, Cosh 13 November, 2010, 12:51:30 AM
: vzzbux 13 November, 2010, 09:49:27 PM
Ah well. Who wants to live forever?ME
V
: Dandontdare 23 November, 2010, 05:53:10 PM
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/pitt.jpg)
: strontium71 23 November, 2010, 06:41:11 PM
I went to Birmingham Memorabilia maaaany years ago , and whilst perusing some corner stall noticed a quite attractive for an oldish lady sat on her own in her own booth . No-one was paying her any attention and she looked quite sad. She looked up and said hello. I'm very shy and just gurned back. It was only when I was walking away did I see the card on her table saying ' Ingrid Pitt - signings' . All on her own :(
: exilewood 23 November, 2010, 06:44:45 PM
: Heath C Ackley 23 November, 2010, 06:59:07 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 23 November, 2010, 08:18:40 PM
I shall miss her and raise a glass to her tonight.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/IngridPitt.jpg)
: johnnystress 23 November, 2010, 10:12:50 PM
RIP Ingrid
: Buttonman 23 November, 2010, 10:22:25 PM
Would it be bad taste to say RIP to Commando Forces' hair?
Thought so.
That Ingrid Pitt and Madeline Smith scene from 'The Vampire Lovers' nearly wore out an early VHS of mine - lovely lady.
: Misanthrope 23 November, 2010, 10:32:34 PM
RIP.
: Adrian Bamforth 24 November, 2010, 06:19:27 PM
Ah well. Who wants to live forever?
I do... and you know what? So far, so good.
: Albion 26 November, 2010, 10:53:50 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-11845703
: radiator 26 November, 2010, 12:55:47 PM
: strontium71 26 November, 2010, 06:48:17 PM
: Rog69 26 November, 2010, 06:53:03 PM
: Peter Wolf 26 November, 2010, 06:53:36 PM
: CrazyFoxMachine 26 November, 2010, 07:06:31 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00w243g/Last_Word_26_11_2010/
"Yes she was proud of what she'd done, proud of what she'd achieved with her great teeth and wonderful bosoms"
: Richmond Clements 26 November, 2010, 07:24:56 PM
Ingrid Pitt fans there was a lovely piece on her in today's Last Word - featuring her own words and that of her daughter -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00w243g/Last_Word_26_11_2010/
"Yes she was proud of what she'd done, proud of what she'd achieved with her great teeth and wonderful bosoms"
Listened to this on the way home- it was quite brilliant.
: locustsofdeath! 26 November, 2010, 07:27:00 PM
Ingrid Pitt (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11823418), Hammer's sexiest vampire, age 73
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/pitt.jpg)
Oh no! How did I not hear about this (and I wish I hadn't)?
RIP Ingrid, you'll never know how in love I was with you... :'(.
: Hoagy 26 November, 2010, 08:00:29 PM
: Paul faplad Finch 29 November, 2010, 01:44:53 AM
Bring on the quotes.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 29 November, 2010, 01:57:25 AM
: LARF 29 November, 2010, 06:16:42 AM
* come on folks you know you want to
: Daveycandlish 29 November, 2010, 06:51:03 AM
And don't call me Shirley.
;)
: Something Fishy 29 November, 2010, 07:33:49 AM
RIP.
: Kerrin 29 November, 2010, 07:42:16 AM
: ThryllSeekyr 29 November, 2010, 09:10:56 AM
: Van Dom 29 November, 2010, 09:55:07 AM
I never would have guessed he was that old either.
:(
: I, Cosh 29 November, 2010, 10:14:44 AM
Looks like it's true, I never realised he was that old, he always looked younger to me. He made me laugh more then anyone else during my childhood, he will be sadly missed.Not a criticism or anything, but I'm surprised that people are surprised about his age. His first big role was in Forbidden Planet and that's nearly sixty years old.
: Adrian Bamforth 29 November, 2010, 12:51:45 PM
: Rog69 29 November, 2010, 01:34:51 PM
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1 (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1)
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 29 November, 2010, 01:36:12 PM
Looks like it's true, I never realised he was that old, he always looked younger to me. He made me laugh more then anyone else during my childhood, he will be sadly missed.Not a criticism or anything, but I'm surprised that people are surprised about his age. His first big role was in Forbidden Planet and that's nearly sixty years old.
I also find it hard to believe Forbidden Planet is nearly sixty years old. The other thing is that, for me he will be all ways nearly entirely associated with his comedic roles and I tend to forget about his earlier more serious roles.
: locustsofdeath! 29 November, 2010, 02:54:58 PM
Irvin kershner - The director of the Empire Strikes back.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1 (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1)
R.I.P. Kersh - you gave us a glimpse of what Star Wars could have been.
: Something Fishy 29 November, 2010, 04:03:03 PM
: TordelBack 29 November, 2010, 05:36:31 PM
Irvin kershner - The director of the Empire Strikes back.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1 (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1)
Ah hey, that's shite news. I've often thought that if it wasn't for Kershner Star Wars would be a late 70's oddity that was of its time but no more - it was the superiority of his Empire that gave everyone the idea that Star Wars had masses of unrealised potential beyond its origins (and still does - Empire is the point on the curve that all other SW approaches, but can never reach).
: Keef Monkey 29 November, 2010, 05:47:21 PM
Irvin kershner - The director of the Empire Strikes back.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1 (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iOIofoyzOkgDBBZ4-VhX6Skft5SA?docId=CNG.a95bb30ea4283751b06342aa399dde9a.5f1)
Ah hey, that's shite news. I've often thought that if it wasn't for Kershner Star Wars would be a late 70's oddity that was of its time but no more - it was the superiority of his Empire that gave everyone the idea that Star Wars had masses of unrealised potential beyond its origins (and still does - Empire is the point on the curve that all other SW approaches, but can never reach).
Absolutely, I often rather shamefully forget the fact that Lucas didn't do much of the directing after A New Hope, and then when I'm reminded it makes more sense that everything he's done himself has fallen a bit short.
edit: Just saw the Neilson post too, pretty sad day. Reckon I'll pop on some Naked Gun tonight.
: Daveycandlish 29 November, 2010, 06:08:40 PM
Airplane! or Empire Strikes Back?
It's a sad day :'(
: uncle fester 29 November, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
: Dunk! 29 November, 2010, 07:08:09 PM
: Jared Katooie 29 November, 2010, 07:22:20 PM
Airplane and the Naked Gun series - some of the funniest films ever made.
: Kerrin 29 November, 2010, 07:24:54 PM
: Devons Daddy 30 November, 2010, 01:20:57 PM
he shall live in with his quotes, likely the most quoted actor next to the god father I&II not a bad legacy.
NICE BEAVER!
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 30 November, 2010, 01:27:36 PM
NICE BEAVER!
Thank you. I just had it stuffed.
: HdE 30 November, 2010, 05:22:12 PM
I don't actually believe in the notion of an afterlife, but something about the idea of Leslie arriving at the pearly gates and saying ' ... I just want you to know, we're all counting on you' and then disappearing again really tickles me.
A great loss.
: Kerrin 30 November, 2010, 07:27:48 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/interactive/2010/nov/29/leslie-nielsen-random-quote-generator (http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/interactive/2010/nov/29/leslie-nielsen-random-quote-generator)
Just click on the "Surely you can't be serious" button.
: Daveycandlish 16 December, 2010, 08:33:20 PM
: SmallBlueThing 16 December, 2010, 09:56:36 PM
SBT
: Greg M. 16 December, 2010, 10:13:05 PM
One that has actually made me quite sad: jean rollin has died.
That is sad. He had a very distinctive and singular vision. I feel compelled to go and watch 'The Living Dead Girl' now to commemorate him. If ever a chap deserved a painfully beautiful funeral, it would be Mr. Rollin.
: JOE SOAP 16 December, 2010, 11:40:36 PM
Blake Edwards - director of Pink Panther Movies, Breakfast at Tiffanys, and others - has died aged 88 of pneumonia
and to think I just watched "10" last night...
: vzzbux 17 December, 2010, 12:01:47 AM
R.I.P. Martin Kent.
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: radiator 17 December, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
(Not really)
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a293749/twitter-sparks-morgan-freeman-death-rumour.html (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a293749/twitter-sparks-morgan-freeman-death-rumour.html)
: locustsofdeath! 17 December, 2010, 03:37:44 PM
One that has actually made me quite sad: jean rollin has died.He had a very distinctive and singular vision.
Very much so - that singular vision was well on display in 'Zombie Lake': up-the-crotch-from-underwater vision.
In all seriousness, that is too bad. Mr. Rollin was an autuer in every sense of the word.
: Richmond Clements 17 December, 2010, 03:44:11 PM
that singular vision was well on display in 'Zombie Lake'
Zombie Lake. I've seen that one- christ, what a piece on inept shit.
Sad the guy's dead and all, but if that's anything to judge his output by, it's not very good.
: Greg M. 17 December, 2010, 03:51:13 PM
One that has actually made me quite sad: jean rollin has died.He had a very distinctive and singular vision.
Very much so - that singular vision was well on display in 'Zombie Lake': up-the-crotch-from-underwater vision.
Well, quite. ;) That's what happens when you take over a shoot from Jess Franco. :) Don't think any of us would be proclaiming that film as one of his finest hours. I believe there are two versions in existence though - clothes on and clothes off.
that singular vision was well on display in 'Zombie Lake'
Zombie Lake. I've seen that one- christ, what a piece on inept shit.
Sad the guy's dead and all, but if that's anything to judge his output by, it's not very good.
Zombie Lake is not remotely indicative of Rollin's actual talent. I gather it was a job he took on 'cos Franco pulled out... he was not very interested in it.
: locustsofdeath! 17 December, 2010, 03:57:47 PM
(and you know Rollin filmed those shots because he knew everyone would blame them on Franco :D)
: Greg M. 17 December, 2010, 04:04:26 PM
Well, I will say that I enjoyed 'Zombie Lake' much more than I enjoyed the Jess Franco-helmed 'Oasis of the Zombies', ha.
I gather that Franco made 'Oasis of the Zombies' because he wasn't able to do 'Zombie Lake'... must've owed the studio a zombie film or something.
: vzzbux 17 December, 2010, 09:23:03 PM
A lad that started work with us a few months ago went missing on Saturday. They have just found him.
R.I.P. Martin Kent.
Drove by the spot where they found the body this morning. It was all cordoned off and just seemed eerily weird. It was on a main stretch of a dual carriageway going out of Leicester. I couldn't even start to imagine what happened.
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: Kerrin 17 December, 2010, 10:01:21 PM
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 17 December, 2010, 10:13:38 PM
: JOE SOAP 17 December, 2010, 11:49:41 PM
: JOE SOAP 17 December, 2010, 11:58:40 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 18 December, 2010, 12:13:09 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue0fZfwHfzo&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue0fZfwHfzo&feature=related)
: Albion 18 December, 2010, 12:16:05 AM
: Misanthrope 18 December, 2010, 01:11:53 AM
He was fast and bulbous.
: SuperSurfer 18 December, 2010, 02:02:40 AM
: Colin YNWA 18 December, 2010, 05:49:52 AM
Likewise brilliant colourist Adrienne Roy at 57.
: TordelBack 18 December, 2010, 10:05:53 AM
: Hoagy 18 December, 2010, 11:16:05 AM
: HdE 18 December, 2010, 03:22:49 PM
He was a one-off alright, no mistake about that.
: Mister Pops 18 December, 2010, 03:48:09 PM
: SuperSurfer 19 December, 2010, 01:43:47 AM
Time fo rme to finally get around to buying some Beefheart, I suppose. The guy's musical antics always made me smile. Especially 'Ice Cream For Crow'.
He was a one-off alright, no mistake about that.
I chucked some Beefheart links on the YouTube Gold page.
http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,21778.1425.html
Very limited amount of his music online and his best stuff isn't on Spotify, though there is some great earlier stuff:
http://open.spotify.com/track/3b1trQhZvAjoxneiHMHYXi
http://open.spotify.com/track/6LGTeOvnvtg6IKaAqHLfbP
http://open.spotify.com/track/7gWINLHj3c0hBMkGlP8844
amongst much more.
I actually have to limit how much I play some Beefheart as it plays over in my mind and stops me sleeping.
: CrazyFoxMachine 19 December, 2010, 12:05:16 PM
This is the vid that got me into Beefheart. What a performer - !
: Peter Wolf 19 December, 2010, 12:55:35 PM
: vzzbux 19 December, 2010, 10:38:07 PM
I liked one of his albums that many consider to be his worst which is Bluejeans And Moonbeams.This was it was a lot more commercial and accessible than his more experimental and awkward music which i dont really enjoy.THats why some people consider this his worst.
Probably why I class mid 90's to mid 2000's Metallica utter shite as they sold out and cashed in, which they have openly admitted.
I am not saying Beefheart sold out. He was maybe trying to reach a wider audience.
V
: JOE SOAP 19 December, 2010, 10:47:29 PM
Metallica went shite after ...Justice. Too much money is a terrible thing, 'nuff said.
: uncle fester 20 December, 2010, 11:20:42 AM
Anyone who's old enough to remember the Falklands will know what a great reporter he was.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12037973
: Spaceghost 20 December, 2010, 11:49:32 AM
The torture never stops
Wasn't that Zappa?
: Mister Pops 21 December, 2010, 01:09:53 AM
Aye, but our dear departed Captain did the vocals. They collaborated a lot:The torture never stops
Wasn't that Zappa?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCCKrpCQDM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCCKrpCQDM)
: Misanthrope 21 December, 2010, 05:20:58 AM
Aye, but our dear departed Captain did the vocals. They collaborated a lot:The torture never stops
Wasn't that Zappa?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCCKrpCQDM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCCKrpCQDM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw05xgp5Gw8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw05xgp5Gw8)
: Spaceghost 21 December, 2010, 09:27:10 AM
Aye, but our dear departed Captain did the vocals. They collaborated a lot:The torture never stops
Wasn't that Zappa?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCCKrpCQDM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCCKrpCQDM)
Wow, I've been listening to Zappa and Beefheart for years and I never knew that was the Captain on vocals.
Bongo Fury is one of my favourite albums and it captures the both of them at their live best.
: Albion 21 December, 2010, 02:30:27 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 26 December, 2010, 02:49:55 AM
Saw her interviewed some years back and she was quite charming.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12079067 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12079067)
: mogzilla 26 December, 2010, 09:33:35 PM
known the little fella since he started in nursery he was 13 when he died couldnt speak but had such a wicked sense of humour everybody who met him loved him to bits being from a muslim family the funeral is tomorrow .
: Pete Wells 26 December, 2010, 11:56:14 PM
There was a lovely Muslim lad at my special school called Tauheed who's dad had my local newsagents and kept my prog for me for years. Young Tauheed was hospitalised for the last few weeks of his life and his dad and relatives started an Internet campaign for his fellow Muslims to pray for him. Apparently on a specified date and time, hundreds of thousands of Muslims all over the planet were praying from him. Nice.
: Devons Daddy 27 December, 2010, 01:04:07 PM
Brain hanrahan, I COUNTED THEM ALL OUT and I COUNTED THEM ALL BACK IN AGAIN! if i am not mistaken by your reference.
: mogzilla 27 December, 2010, 09:53:38 PM
: Mister Pops 30 December, 2010, 08:36:13 PM
That's Zappa on vocals on The torture never stops but that is indeed the Captain on the link to Willie The Pimp.
Beefheart did the Vocals on The Man From Utopia, or was it Cheap Thrills, or maybe it was both. On a
: Roger Godpleton 30 December, 2010, 11:21:23 PM
: Dandontdare 30 December, 2010, 11:39:50 PM
I remember loving 'Ma Baker' when it came out - but I was only 10.
: judgerufian 31 December, 2010, 10:52:13 AM
so now they're going to play all those records he didn't actually sing on.
I remember loving 'Ma Baker' when it came out - but I was only 10.
ha! he was a great frontman though and had some awesome moves. Fondly remember looking as a kid, at my folks Boney M covers and thinking they were the grooviest people on earth....and venus.
: Goaty 03 January, 2011, 10:08:45 AM
(http://www.avltheatre.com/forte/img/darkwater1.jpg)
(http://sharpecompendium.net/portraits/hakeswill.jpg)
: Rog69 03 January, 2011, 10:50:55 AM
64 is no age, stupid cancer :'(.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 03 January, 2011, 12:26:31 PM
: Colin YNWA 03 January, 2011, 12:51:23 PM
: Devons Daddy 03 January, 2011, 02:32:26 PM
he was excellent as the priest in Romeo and Juliet. the modern retelling version.he shone in it.
as many of us hit our early forties, heros and names of our youth hit there 60s and 70s. which is rather sobering.
: Daveycandlish 03 January, 2011, 02:37:08 PM
: Bolt-01 03 January, 2011, 04:18:10 PM
A real loss to modern film.
: Roger Godpleton 03 January, 2011, 07:37:59 PM
: Dandontdare 04 January, 2011, 03:10:54 PM
: Albion 04 January, 2011, 09:48:41 PM
http://news.stv.tv/scotland/218229-baker-street-songwriter-gerry-rafferty-dies-in-hospital/
: Emp 04 January, 2011, 11:22:33 PM
Zsa Zsa Gabor's right leg. She's had it removed due to a gangrenous infection, but she's not out of the woods yet.
Maybe she can take it home and use it to hit cops who have the audacity to stop her!
: LARF 04 January, 2011, 11:29:52 PM
Found this remarkable article on him here: http://news.scotsman.com/opinion/Stuck-in-a-battle-with.4352529.jp (http://news.scotsman.com/opinion/Stuck-in-a-battle-with.4352529.jp)
Quite like the poinancy of this quote:
""In fact, most of what I played was an old blues riff," says the sax musician. "If you're asking me: 'Did Gerry hand me a piece of music to play?' then no, he didn't." Ravenscroft's fee was a cheque for £27, which he says bounced anyway and is now framed and hangs on his solicitor's wall. Rafferty has not attempted to make further payment, and Ravenscroft has chosen not to pursue the matter of a song that guarantees Rafferty a yearly income of £80,000. Since the song thrust Rafferty into a spotlight that has made him deeply uncomfortable ever since, maybe Ravenscroft is right to regard the riches of 'Baker Street' as tainted money: "If I had received pots of money, I wouldn't have known what to do," he remarked recently. "It might have destroyed me."
: COMMANDO FORCES 05 January, 2011, 06:17:15 AM
Heard the back end of a conversation on Radio 2 late last night but could only just now verify it, as nothing on any news channels.
: Devons Daddy 05 January, 2011, 08:53:08 AM
not a good week the heros and important people of our youth around it seems.
the lady from FP! which i read today and felt deserved to be noted here, the actor peter potwhistle(sp)Brain hanrahan before christmas.
all worthy of note upon this board, for sci-fi reference or notable moments for many of us.
: Richmond Clements 05 January, 2011, 09:39:34 AM
: Spaceghost 05 January, 2011, 09:43:32 AM
I'm genuinely saddened by this. Postlethwaite was a tremendously watchable actor, and only yesterday I saw him in JUMANJI! I didn't know he was in that till I heard him speak.
A real loss to modern film.
I'm pretty sure he wasn't in Jumanji to be honest.
He was one of my favourite actors. Seemed like he was a nice guy too.
: Peter Wolf 05 January, 2011, 04:04:12 PM
Mick Karn of Japan, yesterday evening from cancer!
Heard the back end of a conversation on Radio 2 late last night but could only just now verify it, as nothing on any news channels.
I wasnt aware that Mick Karn was ill so that was a surprise.Very sad but i recall an anecdote about Mick Karn and i forget who i was told it by but someone was in a recording/rehearsal studio [another bass player] and they overheard Mick Karn playing bass in the next room and they thought "Why do i bother ??" obviously discouraged because his bass playing was so good.
Heres a track in rememberance of Mick Karn :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8cb0iO8Vpg
Shame about Gerry Rafferty but i was aware he was an alcoholic and ill but i like City To City and Night Owl and Baker St is one of those tracks that takes me back to a ceertain time and place whenever i hear it.I always really liked the cover art of those albums as well.
: Something Fishy 05 January, 2011, 04:08:15 PM
: House of Usher 05 January, 2011, 04:42:46 PM
Lots of greats passing on.
and Gerry Rafferty, too.
: TordelBack 05 January, 2011, 06:37:46 PM
I'm pretty sure he wasn't in Jumanji to be honest.
Aye, I suspect the Bolt unit is thinking of his Great White Hunter turn in Jurassic Park 2. Very sorry to hear of his passing, he enlivened anything he appeared in - even Dragonheart!
: Roger Godpleton 06 January, 2011, 01:03:42 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/jan/05/babe-creator-dick-king-smith
: Richmond Clements 06 January, 2011, 02:38:23 PM
Anybody got a spare they'd like to donate..? Before I have to resort to reading and talking to people...
: COMMANDO FORCES 07 January, 2011, 03:38:04 PM
: Kerrin 10 January, 2011, 07:38:18 AM
: Richmond Clements 10 January, 2011, 10:32:09 AM
Major Dick Winters, the officer portrayed by Damien Lewis in 'Band of Brothers'.
Just read that this morning. The man was a genuine Hero. RIP>
: Dunk! 10 January, 2011, 10:48:41 AM
: Bolt-01 10 January, 2011, 11:07:31 AM
: TordelBack 10 January, 2011, 11:14:53 AM
Sigh- In Jumanji- there is a scene where the Robin Williams character returns to his father factory to be told about his parents' death by a tramp who gives him clothes. The tramp is Pete Postlethwaite. It was his voice that made me look twice.
Wow! A quick look at the IMDB suggests that's uncredited, so good catch.
: JohnMcF 10 January, 2011, 11:21:20 AM
http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=19702
: Spaceghost 10 January, 2011, 11:46:28 AM
Sigh- In Jumanji- there is a scene where the Robin Williams character returns to his father factory to be told about his parents' death by a tramp who gives him clothes. The tramp is Pete Postlethwaite. It was his voice that made me look twice.
Bah! You win this round Bolt...
: Goaty 11 January, 2011, 09:14:28 AM
Played by Damian Lewis in Band of Brothers
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1345843/He-hell-guy-Real-life-Band-Brothers-war-hero-dies.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1345843/He-hell-guy-Real-life-Band-Brothers-war-hero-dies.html)
: Batman's Superior Cousin 11 January, 2011, 06:28:39 PM
: Roger Godpleton 14 January, 2011, 10:52:35 PM
This is totally lame.
: I, Cosh 15 January, 2011, 01:30:56 AM
Trish Keenan of Broadcast fame at age 42.Shocked to see this on the BBC; had just read about her being ill yesterday. It is indeed lame. And heinous.
This is totally lame.
: COMMANDO FORCES 16 January, 2011, 11:49:41 AM
: Roger Godpleton 25 January, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
: Dandontdare 25 January, 2011, 08:01:36 PM
: Greg M. 25 January, 2011, 08:12:38 PM
: Colin YNWA 25 January, 2011, 08:19:28 PM
Whatever you think about this sort of stuff it has to be said Marvel have played a blinder in making this the massive story it is. Not necessarily good in the long term but still an impressive bit of marketing.
: Roger Godpleton 25 January, 2011, 08:30:52 PM
: KYUSS 26 January, 2011, 10:07:38 AM
Johnny Storm, apparently.
SPOILERS!
For a comic i don't read.
I hear its quite good these days though, Hickman's writing it isn't he?
: Zarjazzer 26 January, 2011, 08:51:08 PM
Wizard magazine it seems.
: mogzilla 26 January, 2011, 08:53:38 PM
: chris_askham 26 January, 2011, 08:55:33 PM
: Goaty 29 January, 2011, 05:48:36 PM
: Kerrin 29 January, 2011, 06:14:36 PM
: Goaty 29 January, 2011, 06:20:52 PM
: HdE 29 January, 2011, 11:23:56 PM
We had an incident in my street a year or two back. Some nutter who had been evicted from his flat decided to sneak back in and torch the mattresses there. Given that our street is basically one long terrace, that could have been MIIIIIGHTY ugly.
Do be sure to post and tell us all how it goes, 'kay?
: Nap Normal 30 January, 2011, 08:36:46 AM
Seeing my beautiful girl in so much pain is breaking my heart.
Nap.
: TordelBack 30 January, 2011, 09:16:36 AM
And Goaty: fingers crossed damage isn't too bad.
: Kerrin 30 January, 2011, 10:14:04 AM
And hope your place is OK Goaty.
: Goaty 30 January, 2011, 06:50:46 PM
Thanks for supports.
: TordelBack 30 January, 2011, 06:55:14 PM
Just got home, it messy next door, as major burnt hole on roof next to my room, no damaged in my house, my room ok, just damaged key door handle. Shite!
Phew! Water damage alone could have screwed you royally, glad to hear the hassle was (relatively limited.
: Gavin_Leahy_Block 30 January, 2011, 07:14:14 PM
Glad to here there wasn't that much damage, Goaty.
: CrazyFoxMachine 31 January, 2011, 07:38:49 AM
: Dunk! 31 January, 2011, 10:02:03 AM
Will have Themeology on repeat all day.
The Midnight Cowboy music sends shivers down my spine everytime I hear it.
: Daveycandlish 31 January, 2011, 07:48:01 PM
I think an evening of Bond soundtracks maybe in order
: Roger Godpleton 31 January, 2011, 10:17:51 PM
: House of Usher 02 February, 2011, 10:09:38 PM
: exilewood 04 February, 2011, 03:01:51 AM
: Roger Godpleton 04 February, 2011, 10:42:25 AM
: strontium71 04 February, 2011, 07:09:05 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 06 February, 2011, 03:57:40 PM
She had her knockers...
http://www.filmshaft.com/tura-satana-star-of-faster-pussycat-kill-kill-dies/ (http://www.filmshaft.com/tura-satana-star-of-faster-pussycat-kill-kill-dies/)
(http://www.blujay.com/1/518/3563664_s1_i2.jpg)
: Heath C Ackley 06 February, 2011, 04:23:47 PM
Its a shame I was a big fan. She certainly lived a life that mirrored one of her films. Tura was a leader of a street gang and went on to be a black belt martial artist.
A b - movie icon and gawd bless her for that!
: Adrian Bamforth 06 February, 2011, 04:29:48 PM
: johnnystress 06 February, 2011, 05:04:31 PM
"Smiley Bolger (on facebook)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP ."
: Richmond Clements 06 February, 2011, 05:10:05 PM
Gary Moore RIP
"Smiley Bolger (on facebook)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP ."
Aw FUCK OFF! Shit, man...
: House of Usher 06 February, 2011, 05:16:20 PM
Gary Moore? Oh well. At least we still have the recordings.
: SquashedFly 06 February, 2011, 06:00:49 PM
Gary Moore RIP
"Smiley Bolger (on facebook)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP ."
That's a shame. I can't say I am a massive fan, but I liked his stuff with Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott. Black Rose is a fantastic song. I shall play it now in his honour.
: locustsofdeath! 06 February, 2011, 06:05:46 PM
Apparently she dated Elvis Presley but turned down his marriage proposal.
Strange - Vampira dated James Dean...what's with these Big Stars digging on the b-movie gothy-types? ...because they're hot...
: IAMTHESYSTEM 06 February, 2011, 07:58:20 PM
Gary Moore RIP
"Smiley Bolger (on facebook)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP ."
Blimey you never know how long you've got eh? He was only 58 not even old enough to draw a pension.
: Something Fishy 06 February, 2011, 08:22:02 PM
: vzzbux 06 February, 2011, 08:24:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ffZCBtOyM
V
: dweezil2 06 February, 2011, 10:47:10 PM
Gary Moore RIP
"Smiley Bolger (on facebook)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP ."
Shit! Didn't see that one coming!
: CrazyFoxMachine 07 February, 2011, 08:03:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0U0y9ShghI
...put on a hell of a lot of weight.
Anyway - I wasn't a fan of all his records - but he had a powerful voice and a great presence. Also he always seemed the right kind of completely cantankerous.
To Gary!
: Robin Low 07 February, 2011, 08:38:01 AM
Gary Moore RIP
"Smiley Bolger (on facebook)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP ."
I heard this on news24 - the final line of the report was something about his songs being "still played by buskers today" which has to be the faintest praise I've ever heard.
Regards
Robin
: House of Usher 07 February, 2011, 10:51:10 AM
I heard this on news24 - the final line of the report was something about his songs being "still played by buskers today" which has to be the faintest praise I've ever heard.
Ah, that good old folk tradition, keeping memory alive. Like I said before, it's a pity we don't still have the recordings...
: Albion 07 February, 2011, 01:59:30 PM
I first saw him at a festival in Finsbury Park in 2001 and was amazed at how good he was and wondered why his music had largely passed me by. I then saw him again at Brighton Dome in 2007.
He was an incredible guitarist and I'm so glad I got to see him. Very sad to see another great talent go too soon.
: johnnystress 07 February, 2011, 05:18:30 PM
: HdE 07 February, 2011, 05:49:26 PM
Yeah. I admit. That's complete crap.
: mogzilla 07 February, 2011, 06:42:49 PM
: Misanthrope 08 February, 2011, 02:26:46 AM
There is no god.
: CrazyFoxMachine 08 February, 2011, 01:48:25 PM
Additionally on Gary Moore - if no-one's read anything and this is the only place they go on the internet to get news about things: He had a moonlight walk on a Spanish beach, sunk down numerous brandies as well as champagne and a burger and choked on his own vomit. I'd call that a fairly pleasant way to go. Good on you Mr Moore - ! Statue anyone?
: Albion 08 February, 2011, 01:53:34 PM
: Mardroid 08 February, 2011, 02:41:42 PM
Brian Jacques - the author of Redwall mousesiesta.
What a shame! I used to love those books as a kid.
: CrazyFoxMachine 08 February, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
Doom metal band Cathedral have broken up. Feels like death to me.
: vzzbux 08 February, 2011, 07:26:54 PM
...well either way he'd had a nice evening.Didn't realise these were still going.
Doom metal band Cathedral have broken up. Feels like death to me.
V
: LARF 14 February, 2011, 07:12:51 AM
: Richmond Clements 14 February, 2011, 07:40:15 AM
Corey Haim, 38
Bloody hell.
: COMMANDO FORCES 14 February, 2011, 07:45:35 AM
: Kerrin 14 February, 2011, 07:48:12 AM
Maybe LARF means zombie Corey Haim. Finally sent on his way with a sharpened spade.
: LARF 14 February, 2011, 07:53:50 AM
: Keef Monkey 14 February, 2011, 09:00:10 AM
: I, Cosh 14 February, 2011, 10:13:35 AM
Weird it's the top story on the BBC website may ne has has risen from the dead!This happens quite a lot with the top read/recommended stories on the bbc. I assume all it takes is a few people to start e-mailing a story around their mates and it shoots to the top. Other stories you can almost certainly look forward to seeing again in the next six months include:
- The one about the bloke in Sudan who marries a goat.
- The one about the snake that bursts while trying to eat a crocodile.
: vzzbux 14 February, 2011, 11:20:23 AM
Sad really as I preferred Paul Di'anno's vocals to Bruce Dickinson's.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/02/12/iron-maiden-hero-paul-di-anno-faces-prison-sentence-for-benefit-fraud-115875-22916767/
V
: radiator 14 February, 2011, 11:25:41 AM
Someone told me the other day that Neil Young had died, but that seems to be nonsense. Maybe they'd confused him with Gary Moore. Somehow.
Think I can solve that little mystery - Neil Young did die, just not the Neil Young.
I heard it on the news the other day - think he was a former soccer player or something. I remember thinking that the name might cause some confusion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young_%28footballer_born_1944%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young_%28footballer_born_1944%29)
: Greg M. 14 February, 2011, 04:46:46 PM
The remains of original front man of Iron Maiden's career and freedom.
Sad really as I preferred Paul Di'anno's vocals to Bruce Dickinson's.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/02/12/iron-maiden-hero-paul-di-anno-faces-prison-sentence-for-benefit-fraud-115875-22916767/
Oh dear, oh dear. He always was a little bit of a dodgy fella / geezer / rogue, but it seems to have caught up with him. Saw him live a few years ago, backed up by Maiden Scotland, an Iron Maiden tribute band. They were great, but he was less great, insisting on singing his old hits in an indecipherable death-metal growl quite distant from his charming tones of old.
: House of Usher 14 February, 2011, 04:54:57 PM
Someone told me the other day that Neil Young had died, but that seems to be nonsense. Maybe they'd confused him with Gary Moore. Somehow.
I was in conversation today with someone who told me that The Queen, the Rothschilds and Andrew Sachs [surely 'Goldman Sachs'?] were all together in a conspiracy of the paparazzi. I presume they meant Illuminati.
: johnnystress 14 February, 2011, 05:04:14 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 14 February, 2011, 05:34:42 PM
was this person having a stroke as they were talking to you?
Pervert ::)
: johnnystress 15 February, 2011, 08:57:55 AM
: johnnystress 15 February, 2011, 05:46:56 PM
kenneth Mars RIP
(http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsM/11140-15298.gif)
(http://content7.flixster.com/photo/10/84/77/10847757_tml.jpg)
(http://www.malcolm-france.com/images/illustrations/casting_ottomannkusser.jpg)
: johnnystress 17 February, 2011, 01:13:08 PM
Seinfield's uncle Leo dies
Len Lesser, the veteran character actor best known for his scene-stealing role as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld , has died at the age of 88.
Lesser’s family said he died in Burbank, California, yesterday, from cancer-related pneumonia.
His lengthy list of US television credits included parts on Get Smart, That Girl, The Munsters, The Monkees, The Rockford Files, Thirtysomething, ER, and Everybody Loves Raymond, which featured Lesser in a recurring role as the arm-shaking Garvin.
His film credits included The Outlaw Josey Wales, Kelly’s Heroes, Birdman Of Alcatraz and Death Hunt. He most recently appeared on the TV drama Castle .
He is survived by his two children and three grandchildren.
Lesser’s daughter Michele said: “Heaven got a great comedian and actor today. The outpouring of sympathy we’ve already received has been amazing and is so greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the people who helped make my father’s last journey special and surrounded with love.”
(http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsL/10247-10189.gif)
(http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsL/10247-14413.gif)
: Dandontdare 17 February, 2011, 02:47:51 PM
: Zarjazzer 17 February, 2011, 06:39:57 PM
NOT Mick jagger, despite internet rumours!
Indeed, though I do admire the wag that twitted Keith Richards is alive.
: Colin YNWA 22 February, 2011, 08:26:13 PM
: Greg M. 22 February, 2011, 08:37:56 PM
Dwayne McDuffie. Writer of comics and animated series. As yet no details have come to light but this is sad news.
Woah, that's shocking and quite unexpected. I was just reading about his work on the All-Star Superman movie the other day.
: Roger Godpleton 22 February, 2011, 08:43:09 PM
: gdwessel 22 February, 2011, 08:43:31 PM
Dwayne McDuffie. Writer of comics and animated series. As yet no details have come to light but this is sad news.
Just awful news. RIP and condolences to his family and loved ones.
: Richmond Clements 22 February, 2011, 09:52:53 PM
Dwayne McDuffie. Writer of comics and animated series. As yet no details have come to light but this is sad news.
It's not often that someone I don't know dying makes me angry with the universe- but this is one of those times.
: DrJomster 22 February, 2011, 10:36:29 PM
: COMMANDO FORCES 23 February, 2011, 02:10:09 AM
: Daveycandlish 23 February, 2011, 07:20:56 AM
And what will become of the Scarifyers CD range now?
: CrazyFoxMachine 23 February, 2011, 08:07:08 AM
I say we badger Moffatt to include some kind of on-air farewell to him. Because...
y'know he'll listen to a forum of 2000ad fans more than anyone.
: Dark Jimbo 23 February, 2011, 10:44:24 AM
Farewell, Brig.
: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) 23 February, 2011, 12:43:56 PM
: Adrian Bamforth 23 February, 2011, 01:02:17 PM
Terribly sad to hear about the Brig. He was so keen to return in the main series but was too ill to commit to it.
He did at least reprise his role recently in the Sarah Jane Adventures.
: satchmo 23 February, 2011, 03:14:04 PM
: TordelBack 23 February, 2011, 03:50:08 PM
Farewell to the mighty Brigadier, very sad news. I always loved his character and he seemed like a really good guy too. At least he got to live a long life I suppose, unlike Dwayne McDuffie. Absolutely tragic.
Indeed. I wouldn't be a big JLA fan, but I enjoyed McDuffie's frank discussions of how the shifting tides of DCU eventism stymied one plan after another, and he came across as a very decent, very intelligent man.
: Colin YNWA 23 February, 2011, 03:55:49 PM
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/23/dwayne-mcduffie-and-the-parakeet/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/23/dwayne-mcduffie-and-the-parakeet/)
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/682new_storyimage1636614_full.jpg (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/682new_storyimage1636614_full.jpg)
: flip-r mk2 23 February, 2011, 11:29:43 PM
Just a pity The Brigadier never made it onto the new series.
filip
: The Doctor Alt 8 24 February, 2011, 04:13:51 PM
Terribly sad to hear about the Brig. He was so keen to return in the main series but was too ill to commit to it.
I say we badger Moffatt to include some kind of on-air farewell to him. Because...
y'know he'll listen to a forum of 2000ad fans more than anyone.
I second this motion....
: johnnystress 25 February, 2011, 01:45:09 PM
(http://desecration.crucialweb.net/ENT/images/phil-vane-rip.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUMYKvKdhXs
I'll never forget seeing this all those years ago..still puts a smile on my face
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CDButf0go8
: Albion 25 February, 2011, 06:48:40 PM
I saw Extreme Noise Terror many years ago at the Zap club in Brighton, must have been around 1989/1990 I think. Doctor and The Crippens played that night too.
: rogue69 26 February, 2011, 05:07:52 PM
: Roger Godpleton 28 February, 2011, 11:22:38 PM
: Roger Godpleton 01 March, 2011, 12:44:52 AM
: fresno bob 01 March, 2011, 04:30:20 AM
: Dandontdare 01 March, 2011, 07:37:17 PM
James Franco's career.
I had to google him as I'd never heard of him. They really let Harry Osborn host the Oscars? Jeez!
: JOE SOAP 01 March, 2011, 09:29:09 PM
: SmallBlueThing 03 March, 2011, 08:43:49 AM
And any tiiiiny hope that this government may not be everything we fear.
Rupert Murdoch given governmental okay for his takeover of BskyB.
Shit.
SBT
: Keef Monkey 03 March, 2011, 08:56:31 AM
Television.
And any tiiiiny hope that this government may not be everything we fear.
Rupert Murdoch given governmental okay for his takeover of BskyB.
Shit.
SBT
To be honest I thought he owned it anyway, or am I missing something?
: uncle fester 03 March, 2011, 09:07:11 AM
The beef is more to do with monopolies and Murdoch now owning large chunks of the western world's media.
: The Enigmatic Dr X 03 March, 2011, 09:49:59 AM
Submliminal... advertising... is... nothing... to... fear...
Must... consssume...
: vzzbux 03 March, 2011, 08:05:40 PM