Blackbead

Which, of course, is what makes it hilarious. Kind of like in "A Christmas Story" when the dad says the contents of the crate must be Italian because it says "Fragile", pronounced "frah-gee-lay", on the outside. But, Captain Sophia, am I correct?

The first thing I notice, unless she's facing away from me, is her eyes. If her eyes don't interest me then I am not interested at all. That was the only problem with Rene Russo in the remake of "The Thomas Crown Affair"; she had dead eyes.

Is that from "Dracula - Dead and Loving it?" I have to admit that it was a friend of mine who suggested the answer; that's a flick I've never seen. Does that "count"? Pun intended . . . Blackbead

Well, that didn't work out at all like I hoped . . .

Uh-oh, mommie . . . I think I'm gonna be sii ii iii iii iii iiii iiiiiiiii ckckckck!!

Okay, okay, I've started this reply three times and THIS time I'm going to finish the damn thing! I saw similarities in these areas: 1. Central theme of characters trying to find some way into Heaven. 2. Religious icons being turned into supporting characters. 3. Emphasis on the violent aspects of the struggle between Good and Evil. Etc., etc., etc. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed both movies but I was just pointing out some of the similarities in theme and plot development. BB PS: NOW, does someone have a guess as to the film that Jayme quoted??

It's funny, but I just realized that there are some serious similarities between "Dogma" and "Constantine". Am I sick or what?!?!? Blackbead

No . . . shall I give ye a hint? "I have been, and always shall be, your friend." Blackbead

Arrrrrrgh! Diego, ye have me sympathies! But, there be many, many fine sipping drinks out there which contain absolutely NO mint at all! And life would be a lesser expedition indeed without NRT shooters! Blackbead

I present, the Mojito: What you'll need: 2½ oz. light rum 1 lime 1 tbsp. simple syrup mint leaves (8 or so sprigs worth) ice club soda tall glass spoon, or some other utensil that can be used to mash the mint leaves 1. Make simple syrup: Heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until just before boiling and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Make up a big batch – say a cup of sugar and a cup of water – than toss it in the fridge … it’ll easily keep for a couple of weeks, during which time you’ll be able to whip up mojitos at a moment’s notice, to the delight of your very fortunate friends. 2. Place the mint leaves and 1 tbsp. of the simple syrup (cooled) in the glass, then squish it all around with a spoon (or whatever appropriate utensil you can find) for 20-30 seconds, until you can smell that good minty smell . . . 3. Cut the lime in half. Squeeze the juice out from both halves into the glass, then drop one half into the glass. 4. Pour in the rum and stir. 5. Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with club soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy! Ahhhh, me mouth be watering now! Blackbead

Mick, ye lively, ol'seadog! Congratulations to ye and let's drink to your continued health and success! Down the lasses unmentionables and up the revolution! Mr. Ray! A tub of yore finest fer me friend here! Blackbead

And, since I ruint that last un', here be another quote fer all to chew on: "How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life, wouldn't you say?" Blackbead

Diego, me mate, that there quote be from the Val Kilmer movie "Spartan" which, if ye have not seen it, be a film rich in similar thoughts and speeches. Fer instance, one soldier speaking to another: "Ain't nobody here but two people in green." "It goes beyond that." "Nothing goes beyond that." A leader talking to a subordinate: "In the city there is always a refelection, in the woods always a sound." "What about the desert?" "You don't wanna go to the desert." And one-liners like these: "You need to set your motherfucker to 'receive'". And exchanges like these: "What they gotcha teachin' here, young sergeant?" "Edged weapons, sir. Knife fighting." "Don't you teach 'em knife fighting. Teach 'em to kill. That way, they meet some sonofabitch who studied knife fighting, they send his soul to hell." "You wanted to go through the looking glass. How was it? Was it more fun than miniature golf?" "I think you broke my arm!" [slams his arm against the side of a dumpster] "Now it's broken." "Honey, you got all the slack in the world until I leave this room. Then I'm gonna zero you out." "My name's Curtis." "Do I need to know that? If I want camaraderie, I'll join the Masons." It's a tight, taut, film about being a soldier in a world where the values that a soldier lives by have been rejected by the world and the people who use soldiers to do their dirty deeds. I HIGHLY recommend it. Blackbead

Only three films be what you ask, Shiver me timbers, that's a mighty task! But since you asked I'll do me best The Devil and Davey Jones take the rest! 1. POTC:TBP 2. The Black Swan 3. The Sea Hawk By thunder it hurts to leave out a few; Like forgettin' the names of half me crew! But watch these films that number three And ye'll feel right at home upon the sea! Blackbead

We search for gold, we sail the blue, If I be right, here's a quote for you: "You've had your whole life to prepare for this moment. Why aren't you ready?"

If I'm not mistaken, my dear, that quote comes from the film, "Kate and Leopold." I may, however, be mistaken but that is my answer to your query. Confirmation? And, as far as Raul Julia is concerned, I suggest "Havana" and "Moon Over Parador."

Man! Do those people in Australia know how to have fun or what?!?!? Don't they know about the time honored tradition of fire?? Somebody's got to hang out around the fire drinking Fosters all night throwing more faggots on the flames so that the bleedin' crocs won't come into camp and drag some poor bastard out of his tent while he's sleeping. I know, I know, somebody's now going to tell me how a fire won't keep away a croc and that they knew somebody, who knew somebody, who knew somebody's third cousin who was attacked by a croc right outside of Perth while a bonfire was raging and seventeen people were standing there watching. Well, somebody had a gun in this particular party and they used it till the croc was "no more" . . . he became an EX-croc! But in MY scenario, the croc will come snout to face with a pissed-off (because he hasn't gotten any sleep) drunk (because he's been drinking Fosters all night) who has access to flaming brands (because . . . well, just because). Any croc that can be shot dead with just a gun, instead of a rocket propelled grenade, is definitely going to be put off by someone dancing naked around a huge fire with a beer in one hand and a flaming stick in the other. Of course, this whole thing could be a "croc" . . . Dancing Naked Around A Fire With A Beer in One Hand and a Torch In The Other (So that no crocs will attack me here at work), Blackbead

That one's going to require some thought . . . I haven't given up, I'm just thinking . . .

Woo-hoo! Okay, we're going to go back a ways here, but your "Brit" quote made me think of another one: "As far as I can see, American men have been totally emasculated- they're like slaves! They die like flies from coronary thrombosis while their women sit under hairdryers eating chocolates & arranging for every 2nd Tuesday to be some sort of Mother's Day! And this infantile preoccupation with bosoms. In all my time in this Godforsaken country, the one thing that has appalled me most of all this this prepostrous preoccupation with bosoms. Don't you realize they have become the dominant theme in American culture: in literature, advertising and all fields of entertainment and everything. I'll wager you anything you like that if American women stopped wearing brassieres, your whole national economy would collapse overnight." Classic! BB

Wow . . . I'm going to be dating myself dramatically here, but one that I have ALWAYS liked was the Tijuana Brass "Whipped Cream and Other Delights" cover. That GORGEOUS and nicely-rounded Latina covered with ALLLLLLLLLLLL that whipped cream . . . Sorry! Sorry, I forget this wasn't an adult only topic! I was about to make a comment that was reminiscent of a Tootsie Pop advertisement! Reminiscing dreamily, BB

Whew . . . that's a toughie but one that's sticking in my brain . . . could it be "A Fish Called Wanda"??

WE HAVE A WINNER!! Okay, Caraccioli, I assume you knew it was from "Sudden Impact." So, how about suddenly impacting us with another quote . . . CUE!

Arrrr, now that be TOO eazy, I be thinkin'! That be from "Ghostbusters," of course! But, since ye be chartin' the course, let me try this one: "Go ahead . . . make my day." Blackbead

Diego: SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO close! So close that I'll give it to ye 'cause the same actor might have said the line in both movies. It was Groucho Marx in "A Night in Casablanca"! So, mi amigo, ye be up! BB

I agree most whole-heartedly, Christine. And it's getting even worse during these days of gender role re-definition. I'm sure you've heard the term "metro-sexual." It's a heterosexual man who is in touch with his feminine side, who loves to drink in the beauty of a sunset and who loves to tell his woman how he truly feels. Funny how we have to label everything these days and how we have to come up with a new name for a man who likes to tell his woman that he loves her. Ah, well, it all be a wild time here on the Main! Blackbead