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Oprah even admitted it, BlackPearl, on her special edition anniversary DVD.
She also explained how following Ebert's advice lead to her fame and fortune.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 12, 2006 at 5:42 AM
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Mademoiselle,
I enjoyed your post and the comments, as usual, though I'm sorry to hear about and see those poor little prairie dogs being "vaporized" like in
TAPS' pictures. That whole, Winona, Wynonna, Ebert thing is a mind-blower. And I'd never heard that part about him and Oprah. Hmmm. Oh well.
posted by
BlackPearl1
on July 11, 2006 at 9:41 PM
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It looked really cool though, DavyAbram ...
Like something straight out of Mortal Kombat. And Zidane kinda looks like Baraka to begin with.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 5:56 PM
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Zidane
The weirdest thing was that he headbutted the other chap in the
chest, which usually only happens if you're very small, or your opponent is extremely tall. I'll never understand the French.
posted by
DavyAbram
on July 11, 2006 at 10:07 AM
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Who exactly are you referring to, fourcats?
Johnny and Wynonna?
Roger and Wynonna?
Roger and Winona?
Wynonna and Winona?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:58 AM
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Oh, and also, Blanche ...
I meant Knightley's character would have been far more interesting had she used Courtney Love for inspiration, just as Depp supposedly channeled Keith Richards for his.
Now, subsequently, had Orlando Bloom based his performance on Liberace ... this would have been quite a movie.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:52 AM
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Actually, Blanche, neither your hair stylist (nor anyone else) can give "two thumbs up" to anything ...
The two thumbs refers to both Ebert's and Siskel/Roeper's verdicts.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:47 AM
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Actually, Ann, I thought he looked really hot in that movie ...
though I guess I was in the minority.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:45 AM
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My theory, Azur, is that if Paul Thomas Anderson can tell "Magnolia" in 2 hrs ...
then no movie should ever need to exceed that length.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:43 AM
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Oh, no, Bandana, Roger Ebert never dated Wynonna Judd.
I was referring to Johnny Depp ... who didn't date her either, actually. But did date Winona Ryder.
Btw, Roger Ebert (who prefers black women) was romantically linked with Oprah Winfrey. Seriously.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:41 AM
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Okay, there seems to be quite a bit of confusion here ...
It's my fault, I guess. I really should wait until I'm conscious to reply. Anyways, let me try to sort all this out.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 11, 2006 at 7:38 AM
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haha, funny mademoiselle. can you just picture those two together? haha.
posted by
fourcats
on July 10, 2006 at 10:11 PM
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Oh and btw, Mademoiselle,
for the prairie dog photos. What's not to love about the cute and furry creatuees sysonymous with cubicle cultuer and begging for treats everywhere?
posted by
Blanche.
on July 10, 2006 at 9:03 PM
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Mademoiselle, Pirates just got two thumbs up from my hair stylist
so that's good enough for me. Okay, I take it all back about it being an excuse for a theme park ride. He doesn't look his best. Gilbert Grape, now there was a movie. I only WISH Keira Knightley could channel Annie Lennox or Courtney Love. No, scratch the Courtney Love, she's a mess. Annie, however, can really belt them out (without apparently falling off the stage or being threatened with Children's Protection Servcices).
posted by
Blanche.
on July 10, 2006 at 6:56 PM
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Have you seen Depp in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
10 clicks are here for your prize. Thanks for playing.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 10, 2006 at 6:40 PM
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A mixed bag of stuff here
I like Johnny Depp but I think there may be other movies I'd rather give 2hours and 45 minutes to.
As for Zizou, the head butt probably changed the course of the game as he would have scored a penalty if he'd still been there.
posted by
Azur
on July 10, 2006 at 6:39 PM
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woa woa... you totally turned my tabloid cap on!
Roger Ebert dated Wynonna Judd!?!? I'd never, ever think of that!
(that's my gossip look.)
posted by
bandanafish
on July 10, 2006 at 6:38 PM
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He spoke at my school a few years ago, fourcats (before I was enrolled).
That's the closest I've ever come to meeting him. I have met Roger Ebert though.
P.S. He dated Wynona Judd?!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 6:20 PM
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He doesn't exactly look his best in Pirates, Blanche ...
I'm not really a big fan of facial hair. His character is certainly unique though. Ironically, in a way, he actually hurts the movie, by making the rest of the characters appear even duller than they otherwise might. Perhaps Knightley should have tried channeling Courtney Love or Annie Lennox or something.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 6:18 PM
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Well, I guess that's what the snack bar is for, Ann.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 6:13 PM
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i chatted with johnny when i worked at the town pump, we were both
waiting for the same friends. that was just after 21 jump street, before edward scissorhands, before wynona. there was a canadian west coast brat pack that hung together all the time.
one time johnny was at my friend's place (warehouse space) and didn't like the selection of chairs so he went downstairs to a high end furniture joint that was on ground level and bought himself a chair.
posted by
fourcats
on July 10, 2006 at 2:49 PM
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Mademoiselle, Johnny Depp is kind of appealing in a sexually ambiguous
amorphous way. With all that mascara its hard to tell. I will go to see it, because my own boyfriend insists, although why he's taken leave of his normally keen senses, I have no idea. After all, the media tie-in at Disneyland actually preceded the movie, which I think is a little insulting and presumptuous on their part. At least, have the grace to pretend that this is not a gambit to entice children into a theme park.
The world cup? Is it still on?
posted by
Blanche.
on July 10, 2006 at 2:47 PM
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That was an interesting movie review. Thanks especially for the warning about the length of the movie. We need to bring food reinforcements then. Lol.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 10, 2006 at 1:50 PM
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A couple years ago, I had a chance to meet (or, at least, be in the same auditorium with) the actual Johnny Depp, Moon Spirit ...
however, I was unaware. I WAS UNAWARE!!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 12:33 PM
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All three "major" zoos in our area have them, Bel ...
but the Elmwood Park Zoo (Norristown, PA) has the nicest exhibit.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 12:30 PM
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However, Mari-am, it can also be very frustrating.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 12:28 PM
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I hear they filmed the second and the third installments (essentially)simultaneously, fourcats ...
which is unfortunate, as I was hoping a new director might liven up the series.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 12:27 PM
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....ummmm.....Mademoiselle.....I didn't know if you are aware that Sannhet is doing a series on his meetings with Johnny Depp. I thought you might want to toddle over to his blog to check it out.......???..... 
Moon_Spirit 
.....OK...I'm not being totally honest....it's about someone who looks exactly like Johnny Depp.
posted by
syzygy
on July 10, 2006 at 9:53 AM
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Prarie Dogs
are so cute! We have a local zoo that has them. My daughter thinks she needs one for a pet.
posted by
bel_1965
on July 10, 2006 at 9:48 AM
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good days
its good withought computer some time with you friend . .
posted by
Rosetree
on July 10, 2006 at 9:46 AM
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ah, the sophomore sequel requirement to create the trilogy. some movies
are destined for difficulty.
posted by
fourcats
on July 10, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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To whom it may concern:
I amended the post to include the rumored reason Zidane snapped. Ironically, I had actually mentioned (during the game) that I thought a titty twister may have taken place, but James called me "an idiot". He's such a wad!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 8:25 AM
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Cesium, Davy Jones looked like he'd be right at home on Jabba's barge ...
(in "Return of the Jedi").
In fact, the whole movie has an odd disconnect between Depp's bizarre routine (plus Squidface's unique appearance) and the dull, uninspired feel of the rest of the film.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 8:21 AM
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It's okay, TAPS ...
I want my mother to see it, actually.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 8:18 AM
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Besides the fact that that thumper thing should have broken the ship
I prefer my squid cut, stir-fried and between two chopsticks...
posted by
AlienInsomniac
on July 10, 2006 at 8:12 AM
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Mademoiselle, you may delete the comment/picture if you want to. I won't be offended.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 10, 2006 at 7:57 AM
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The word "film" should appear at the end of the last sentence (in my previous comment).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 7:48 AM
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No, VickieJean, I did not ... I could tell how gaunt she was, though ...
Obviously, the movie is very, very popular ... however, in my mind, it's more of a rental-quality.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 7:46 AM
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Yes, well, TAPS ... I certainly ...
didn't need to see
that.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 7:44 AM
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Did you see those pictures of Keira at the premiere?
I think she has a beautiful face, but she's always been too thin. Still, she looks like a walking corpse and she chose a dress that was literally falling off of her and all that was left were bones. It's just not healthy!
Haven't seen the movie. Love Depp but hated the first one and will wait for the DVD, but my son can't wait to see it!
posted by
VickieJean
on July 10, 2006 at 7:40 AM
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Mademoiselle, regarding the vaporizing of prairie dogs....recreational target shooting of white-tailed prairie dogs continues unabated. Prairie dog shooting is not hunting, but rather the indiscriminate and mindless slaughter of live targets; shooters set up in swivel chairs with high-powered rifles and ammunition designed to vaporize the animals. More than 15,000 white-tailed prairie dogs were killed by recreational shooters on federal lands in Colorado last year.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 10, 2006 at 7:37 AM
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I only have two other usernames, Moon Spirit ...
though I rarely have occasion to use them at present.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 7:14 AM
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The provocation didn't appear to be all that provocative, SilverMoon ...
Zidane's reaction to the ejection was odd, as well.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 7:13 AM
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There's actually a pest control system (that some farmers use), Ariala, which actually "vaporizes" prairie dogs. Whatever that means.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 7:12 AM
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.....interestingly enough, one of my (many) internet user names is "prairie dog"......Moon_Spirit
posted by
syzygy
on July 10, 2006 at 7:06 AM
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I was rooting for France,
less for France's sake than for Zidane's. He seems like a nice guy (never mind other commentary!), so it was disturbing to see him lose his cool because of the the Italian guy's provocation. But even had he not gotten red-carded, the game still would have been lost to France during that freakin' shoot-out.
but let's talk about Mr. Depp... he's much more interesting...
posted by
SilverMoon7
on July 10, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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Yes, I hear they're very destructive. Most of my favorite creatures are.
posted by
Ariala
on July 10, 2006 at 6:55 AM
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Thank you, Ariala ... I love them, too.
Farmers in the midwest would likely disagree, however.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 10, 2006 at 6:50 AM
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Very, very cute pictures of one of my favorite critters!
posted by
Ariala
on July 10, 2006 at 6:34 AM
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