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[ebonlock]

First, Dr. Who spoilery of the visual kind, this picture from "The Christmas Invasion" is definitely worth a look. Is the Doctor wearing jammies or is it just my fevered imagination? In any case....very interesting. Looks like Ten's going to be a bit action hero-y. Cool.

I'm so glad I recorded TDS yesterday as Jon Stewart's smackdown of Bill O'Reilly was so worth it. I may re-watch it a few dozen times. And I've come to the conclusion that the Colbert Report should just release a dvd of all of the "The Word" segments because they are, without doubt, amongst the funniest things ever aired on t.v. I always have to watch them a couple of times to get all the jokes, although last night's "War Against Humbuggery" was pretty damned hilarious.

Pye was in a fiesty mood last night, the culmination of which involved Kage trying to peacefully use the litterbox and him stalking her. As soon as she'd gotten inside and couldn't easily turn around he ran over and smacked her on the ass, then took off before she could retaliate. He then zoomed into the living room and crouched down around the corner waiting for her to come through so he could pounce. Alas she decided to actually use the litterbox instead and Pye got bored of waiting for her and gave up. He may not be able to out fight her fairly, but he's mastered the sneak attack, I respect that.

Sounds like we're doing Narnia on Sunday and I'm trying to think when I'll have time to see Memoirs of a Geisha (Michelle Yeoh and Ziyi Zhang? Hell yeah), but I suspect that may have to wait until after Xmas at this rate. Although, hmm, maybe Xmas eve...

Edit: Just found the video clip of Jon on Media Matters so if you missed it you can catch it now. My favorite bit:

STEWART: If Bill O'Reilly needs to have an enemy, needs to feel persecuted, you know what? Here's my Kwanzaa gift to him. Are you ready? All right. I'm your enemy. Make me your enemy. I, Jon Stewart, hate Christmas, Christians, Jews, morality, and I will not rest until every year families gather to spend December 25th together at Osama's homo-abortion-pot-and-commie-jizzporium.

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[tersa.livejournal.com]

Memoirs of a Geisha (Michelle Yeoh and Ziyi Zhang? Hell yeah)

When I saw Ziyi Zhang in an ad for this, I suddenly wanted to go see it. So, I'd be willing, although Xmas Eve I'm going to be !here. :)

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I think Jon's become my official Pretend TV Husband.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Hmm, when are you leaving? I might be able to go see it the afternoon of the 18th...

[tersa.livejournal.com]

The 21st. I could possibly do it early on the 18th, but I have branwynseye's Solstice Party that evening that I have to attend so I can deliver onto her her 2004/2005 holiday/wedding gift. :)

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Define early for me, I ask because I'm getting up at like 4:30 to get Aelf to the airport and then crawling back into bed for a while. If we're talking noon-ish that might just be do-able.

FYI

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Any movie you haven't seen and want to, I'm up for when I get to town. I'm probably going to fit Narnia in at some point this weekend, but other than that, I doubt I will have seen anything in the theatres.

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[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Oooh we should do Kong while you're here!

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

I would LOVE to see that, yes. You don't think you will have seen it by then?

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[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

At this rate, probably not, the next couple of weeks and weekends are pretty jam packed.

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Noon'ish is probably the late end of what I can do. Not sure if you saw Branwyn's invite to this, but her party starts at 4pm.

Also, I just found a couple of other movies out or coming out that I'm interested in seeing that I think you might be as well:

Syriana

Brokeback Mountain

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[tersa.livejournal.com]

*perks*

You going to be in town again?

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

WOOOOO HOOOOO! That would be awesome! :-D

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

You know Syriana is tempting because of Sid and the fact that it's supposed to be an intriguing mystery very much along the lines of "Traffic", so it's a maybe. And gay cowboys in love I might wait to watch on video, it doesn't seem like something I need to see on the big screen.

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[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I still need to know when you're arriving, though.

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Yep. I'm up for a bit o' work and a bit o' fun from the 27th til the 1st. :) Oh, and I plan to drop off/exchange giftees then too. I suppose I should mention that to everyone, shouldn't I? :)

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

FRAK. Not in your Bulk folder then? Okay, will forward my copy. Though, again, considering getting a car so I can be (prepare to groan)... auto-nomous. :)

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[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

You're coming to town for Christmas? Woo!

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Gods, no, my parents would disown me. I've already got strict orders that I must come home for every Christmas once I move. :) I'll be upper after Xmas though.

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Upper? Huh. Don't know where that came from. Beats being a downer, I suppose.

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[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Not being a Christian, nor having family in the area, and most years having to work on The Day, actual Christ-mass festivities on the actual day are not that important to me. You, on the other hand, are! Yay! Raven!

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Dude, I SO want to see gay cowboys on the big screen. Because Jake is pretty and Heath is pretty and pretty men kissing... large. Mmmmm. :)

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Heath is so, so pretty. (I still want "Roar" to come out on DVD, dammit. Here endeth my continuing rant about that.)

Apparently, you and I need to go see it. :)

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, Sid.

Although, reading the review, I think you may just as likely want to throw things at the screen if you watch it. :)

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[tersa.livejournal.com]

27th til the 1st. :)

Yay! I get back from 'home' on the 27th myself. Sadly (p'rhaps) I have home hockey games on the 28th and 30th (OTOH, if you're free either night and want to go, I can snag the extra ticket).

I suppose I should mention that to everyone, shouldn't I? :)

Well, might be nice. ;)

And means that when I finally get off my ass to email Ebonlock about her NYE plans (hear that, Ebbie? :), I should include you.

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[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

And means that when I finally get off my ass to email Ebonlock about her NYE plans (hear that, Ebbie? :), I should include you.

NYE plans?

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[tersa.livejournal.com]

> And means that when I finally get off my ass to email Ebonlock about her NYE plans (hear that, Ebbie? :), I should include you.

NYE plans?

Yeah. As in, what yours are, and if we should make any. Given that I've spent the last three New Years with you and/or Aelf, I figured I'd see if we're keeping up the tradition or no. :)

It's just that with my non-relationship with my personal email in the last couple of months, I hadn't gotten around to emailing you about it yet.

[divine-debris.livejournal.com]

Have you caught this spoilery clip from the Dr.Who X-mas invasion ? It just aired on Blue Peter in the UK, very cute!

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[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

And we'll have Raven this year too! Oooh we must do something!

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

Jon and Stephen are my heroes, and thank you so much for posting the DS clip, because I totally missed last night's ep for passing out on my bed.

I totally lost my shit reading about Pye's antics. I swear, he's the worst little cat around, but oh, do I adore him.

I need to start coming home sooner from, well, home, because I miss doing stuff with my friends for New Year's. Mom asked me awhile back what I wanted to do, and I was like, "Uh, I'll be home with you guys, what is there to do?"

If Kong is good enough, could we maybe see it a second time once I'm back (assuming we manage to see it in Mpls)? I keep seeing the ads and thinking how much I love Pete.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Dude I want that icon so badly...

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I kept TDS and CR eps for the past two nights if you want to see them. I was laughing so hard when Stephen was trying to keep a straight face with Peggy "Our Lady of the Dolphins" Noonan (http://www.makethemaccountable.com/hall/NoonanPeggy.htm"). He skewered her in such a polite and pleasant way. It was a joy to watch

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

I would totally love to see the eps, yes! Maybe Sunday evening?

Also, every time I see your icon, I think "Grippy!"

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Sunday or maybe even Saturday afternoon, there'll be plenty of time before the party.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Oh and there's a show on Nat. Geo. right now about big cats, there's an African wildcat hunting doves and Kage's absolutely fascinated.

[divine-debris.livejournal.com]

Heh, feel free to knick it, the real props go to kimyoo_films for creating it!

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

BTW, I thought we'd agreed to limit the gifts this year. That box was fucking intimidating, man.

[divine-debris.livejournal.com]

As Jobe would say "It's an illusion" just some rather cumbersome goodies in there packaging-wise. Glad it made it there in one piece I'm sure the kitties will use it as a fort presently!

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

And we'll have Raven this year too! Oooh we must do something!

*squee* I have plans for NYE! Almost. :)

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[tersa.livejournal.com]

To both of you:

Yay! Plans!

I will get off my ass and email. Although I am also good with simply winging it. :)

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[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

More FYI: jakejr has requested a chunk of my time earlier in the day. Since it's my only chance to see her while I'm up that way, I'm clearing my schedule for her. But please include her on the email?

[tersa.livejournal.com]

I've already got a little factory set up to burn DVDs of TDS and TCR every week for a friend of mine; do you want me to start doing it for you, too?

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

Hm, I'm tempted, but I think I'll pass--I won't watch them more than once, most likely, and am just going to remember to set up the VCR to tape when classes start up again. Thanks, though!

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Yeah, sure, can I just give you a stack of DVDs and you can let me know when you run out? Yours takes the negatives, right?
But, um, speaking of burning DVDs, how's that Cupid project coming? :)