Comments for Elephantsandlions's Weblog http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com ...! Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:37:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on “No soldier ever dies in vain” by pacer521 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/no-soldier-ever-dies-in-vain/#comment-42 pacer521 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:37:55 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-42 wow -- great post and perspective. Not that I totally agree with you, but i really enjoy reading your posts. If you would like to check it out -- here is what I thought of the debate. http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/this-week-to-come-the-vice-presidential-debate-and-why-it-is-important/ wow — great post and perspective. Not that I totally agree with you, but i really enjoy reading your posts. If you would like to check it out — here is what I thought of the debate.
http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/this-week-to-come-the-vice-presidential-debate-and-why-it-is-important/

]]> Comment on Burn After Reading by Samantha http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/burn-after-reading/#comment-41 Samantha Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:19:23 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-41 Ha, I agree completely with your comment about Brad Pitt. He's one of those Hollywood figures that isn't famous for his acting, but rather for his movie star persona and "hot body". Ha, I agree completely with your comment about Brad Pitt. He’s one of those Hollywood figures that isn’t famous for his acting, but rather for his movie star persona and “hot body”.

]]> Comment on Be Kind Rewind by T. http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/be-kind-rewind/#comment-36 T. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:37:22 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/?p=33#comment-36 You seen "Golden Door" or Nuovomundo in italian? You seen “Golden Door” or Nuovomundo in italian?

]]> Comment on There Will Be Blood by Gilipolla http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/there-will-be-blood/#comment-23 Gilipolla Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:23:38 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/there-will-be-blood/#comment-23 A critique of modern business or character study? I thought the movie dealt with more of the latter, oil was merely the vessel to reflect the tragic, primitive and dark nature of the protangonist. The characters, narrative and relationships in their images and execution, leant more to exploring other American themes like conquest (manifest destiny) or the mythology of success. For me the art of the movie was using these characters to move beyond the historical context and thus not relegating the movie to merely exploit period and genre. Sure business and industry are bad, but isn't it because they are filled with evil men and women. I like your take on the sound track. And hands down the best movie line in a decade, "I drink your milkshake, I drink it up!" A critique of modern business or character study? I thought the movie dealt with more of the latter, oil was merely the vessel to reflect the tragic, primitive and dark nature of the protangonist. The characters, narrative and relationships in their images and execution, leant more to exploring other American themes like conquest (manifest destiny) or the mythology of success. For me the art of the movie was using these characters to move beyond the historical context and thus not relegating the movie to merely exploit period and genre. Sure business and industry are bad, but isn’t it because they are filled with evil men and women. I like your take on the sound track. And hands down the best movie line in a decade, “I drink your milkshake, I drink it up!”

]]> Comment on On Place by Former Stingray http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/on-place/#comment-22 Former Stingray Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:27:58 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/on-place/#comment-22 "Words are only painted fire; a look is the fire itself." MARK TWAIN, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court “Words are only painted fire; a look is the fire itself.”

MARK TWAIN, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

]]> Comment on On Place by ckloewer http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/on-place/#comment-21 ckloewer Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:17:06 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/on-place/#comment-21 I'm a lyrical guy myself. I enjoyed reading this. Also, attaboy! And finally, I just heard a horn honk outside followed by some screaming. "Hey, move your fucking car!" I’m a lyrical guy myself.
I enjoyed reading this.
Also, attaboy!
And finally, I just heard a horn honk outside followed by some screaming.
“Hey, move your fucking car!”

]]> Comment on I’m Not There by Tom Grasty http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/01/im-not-there/#comment-18 Tom Grasty Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:51:56 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/01/im-not-there/#comment-18 I think you hit on something when you referenced Dylan 'longecity.' For me, longevity comes from remaining relevant. And it's that type of social infactuation with our famous that inspired me to write my new novel, BLOOD ON THE TRACKS. It's a murder-mystery. But not just any rock superstar is knocking on heaven's door. The murdered rock legend is none other than Bob Dorian, an enigmatic, obtuse, inscrutable, well, you get the picture... Suspects? Tons of them. The only problem is they're all characters in Bob's songs. You can get a copy on Amazon.com or go "behind the tracks" at www.bloodonthetracksnovel.com to learn more about the book. I think you hit on something when you referenced Dylan ‘longecity.’ For me, longevity comes from remaining relevant. And it’s that type of social infactuation with our famous that inspired me to write my new novel, BLOOD ON THE TRACKS.

It’s a murder-mystery. But not just any rock superstar is knocking on heaven’s door. The murdered rock legend is none other than Bob Dorian, an enigmatic, obtuse, inscrutable, well, you get the picture…

Suspects? Tons of them. The only problem is they’re all characters in Bob’s songs.

You can get a copy on Amazon.com or go “behind the tracks” at http://www.bloodonthetracksnovel.com to learn more about the book.

]]> Comment on Margot at the Wedding by Tu Abejaruco http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/margot-at-the-wedding/#comment-17 Tu Abejaruco Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:32:24 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/margot-at-the-wedding/#comment-17 So you've done movies and music, time for some literary criticism. Your fans demand a book review or your DIY recipe for dandelion wine. So you’ve done movies and music, time for some literary criticism. Your fans demand a book review or your DIY recipe for dandelion wine.

]]> Comment on American Gangster by The Squirrel Kings Revenge http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/american-gangster/#comment-10 The Squirrel Kings Revenge Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:48:12 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/american-gangster/#comment-10 You forgot two things: 1. The RZA and 2. The gratuitus Wu-tang arm tattoo close-up. Now, I ask why, both? You forgot two things: 1. The RZA and 2. The gratuitus Wu-tang arm tattoo close-up. Now, I ask why, both?

]]> Comment on American Gangster by KT http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/american-gangster/#comment-8 KT Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:31:27 +0000 http://elephantsandlions.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/american-gangster/#comment-8 In response to this, I do hope that you'll be posting your review of No Country for Old Men post haste. In response to this, I do hope that you’ll be posting your review of No Country for Old Men post haste.

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