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One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from Fargo:
"So that was Mrs. Lundegaard on the floor in there. And I guess that was your accomplice in the wood chipper. And those three people in Brainerd. And for what? For a little bit of money. There's more to life than a little money, you know. Don't you know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well, I just don't understand it."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 15, 2006 at 10:39 AM
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Nice to see your back
I love comedies of many different styles, and I'm not all that choosy about them. But I thought Fargo (next to "Nothing But Trouble") was the least-funny alleged comedy ever made. There was only one line in the script that was even mildly amusing. Were just the
accents enough to make this the "greatest comedy ever?" Were they
that funny?
posted by
AaronB
on June 15, 2006 at 9:17 AM
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A few quick points (based on various comments left here):
~ Fargo was a brilliant film, actually. In fact, I know several critics who believe it's the greatest comedy ever made.
~ My boyfriend was gracious enough to see both An Inconvenient Truth and A Prairie Home Companion. So, I didn't have to choose.
~ Any critic who believes X-Men 3 is a better movie than A Prairie Home Companion, should be stripped of his credentials.
~ And no, (thankfully) my absence was not due to my having been murdered.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 15, 2006 at 5:50 AM
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Just checking in to see if you've commented here.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on June 14, 2006 at 1:45 PM
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posted by
A-and-B
on June 13, 2006 at 2:54 PM
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Hope you did the Prairie. It seems like a good laugh and
fun is the best medicine!
posted by
brettnik
on June 13, 2006 at 12:57 PM
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It's been 4 days, I'm getting worried
Get well soon, Madamemoiselle.
posted by
AaronB
on June 13, 2006 at 8:08 AM
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It is not good to go missing after a date. Lol.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on June 12, 2006 at 5:21 AM
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X-Men 3 was surprisingly good, Mademoiselle,
The local critics panned "Prairie Home Companion" pretty badly, but I hardly ever base my opinions on critics, anyway.
posted by
Blanche.
on June 11, 2006 at 12:18 PM
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I know a lady who billed her doctor for her time
They sent her a bill after she sat in his office for 2 hours. She was on time, he was not, so she sent him a bill for her time.
I never did hear how that all worked out but I liked the idea.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 11, 2006 at 8:34 AM
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You know how there are blatantly obvious warning labels
on a lot of things, just for the sake of stupid people? Like "do not use while asleep" on hair dryers? I heard an old joke that a pair of shoes had TGIF stamped on the inside for "Toes Go In First." I think of that every time I see that acronym.
Anyway, "Prairie Home" is set in my native Minnesota. Hopefully it helps out our image after the "Fargo" debacle. I thought that was a horrible movie, and we sound nothing like that. I hear Al Gore is surprisingly personable in "An Inconvenient Truth." Although calling it "Truth" rather than "the most alarmist view anyone could hold outside of a loony bin" is a stretch.
posted by
AaronB
on June 10, 2006 at 8:48 PM
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Hi. How was the date? Just a conversational opener. Don't mean to pry if you're not blogging about it. Lol.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on June 10, 2006 at 7:15 PM
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Mademoiselle--No wonder so many people "choose" to fall ill.
They find themselves more privileged than when they are healthy. Sick leave is one of them.
The subconscious has a role to play in their cases. In your case, I am not sure. Anyway, I am glad to hear that you and your mother, already close before, have further improved your relationship.
posted by
una01
on June 10, 2006 at 1:13 AM
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Hope you get to feeling better!
I'd go see, "Cars" if I had to pick a recent movie.
posted by
Whacky
on June 9, 2006 at 8:55 PM
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Mademoiselle, I hope you feel completely better soon!!!
Being sick does suck!!!
~L~ xo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on June 9, 2006 at 8:15 PM
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Hope All Goes Well
Those movies do not sound interesting to me, yet....
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 9, 2006 at 8:00 PM
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glad you got good news, Mademoiselle...and hope you enjoy....
whichever movie you choose....:)
posted by
Rumor
on June 9, 2006 at 4:54 PM
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I have about an hour left to kill, Ben.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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Are you all dressed up early and made up to go? Have a nice time. Bring back more stories to blog about. Go with a smile; you have won on the movie guess. 3 clicks are in.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on June 9, 2006 at 2:53 PM
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I already did, Rcky ...
(hear good news) and thank you.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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Madame.....
I hope you hear good news from the doctor and feel better! Have a nice evening out with your man! 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on June 9, 2006 at 12:22 PM
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And thank you, as well, Mason ...
I'm sure I will.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 12:17 PM
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Thanks, fourcats ...
You, too.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 12:16 PM
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Thank you very much, Cesium ...
And I doubt I could ever remain
bridled for very long.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 12:15 PM
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Thomas, I've heard very good things about both movies, actually ...
I'm a huge Altman fan, so that's the direction in which I'm leaning.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 12:14 PM
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..glad to hear you better.. have fun...
posted by
MasonGarrett
on June 9, 2006 at 11:54 AM
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have a happy, healthy weekend, mad.
posted by
fourcats
on June 9, 2006 at 9:14 AM
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Hugs and final healing vibes
And may your unbridled state continue at least another week.
posted by
AlienInsomniac
on June 9, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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From those movie choices...I can tell that you are still ill. I believe that James will have to kiss your feet for more special treatment.
posted by
ThomasFranklin
on June 9, 2006 at 8:40 AM
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Thank you, Ben ...
I
am rather excited, actually.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on June 9, 2006 at 7:14 AM
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How exciting to have a first date after a "break". Lol. Congratulations, you have the caricature correct. 10 clicks is a good start.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on June 9, 2006 at 7:11 AM
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