"Future generations? See what I had to put up with?"

[ebonlock]

From theonering.net:
ROTK: The Six-Hour Cut
2/12/03, 5:27 am EST - Tehanu

Asfaloth wrote to say that the IMBD Pro magazine had some snippets about ROTK. "Rumors in early 2003 have it that the first cut is six hours long because of the amount of material from Tolkien's original story that remains to be covered." So I guess there's still a little bit of work to be done in the editing suite.

My response:
Dear Mr. Jackson;
Please, please, please, please do us all a favor and just leave the damn thing at six hours. Seriously. No further editing required. We'll go see a six hour movie. But if you can't 'cause of studio considerations, then put it on the DVD as is. Again, we will watch it, every single glorious second of it. Trust me.

And also from TORN:
NZ Concert: The Bridge of Khazad Dum
2/12/03, 5:11 am EST - Tehanu

Fiver sends word about the NBR Stadium Spectacular concert in Wellington, which will include "a chilling Lord of the Rings pageant as 300 flaming torches are borne through the darkness by hooded figures to the sound of massive drums, choir and orchestra," the orchestra being the NZSO.


Can I just say how much I'd give to be in NZ for that?

Oh and in case anyone's interested I started doing a few screencaps last night, you can find 'em here: www.ebonlock.com/Photos/TTT/". Well you knew I'd have to have a copy by this point, right? }:)


Quiet evening last night, but I got much accomplished that I'd been meaning to and this is a good thing. Was very sorry to hear that elo_sf's kitty is not well. Hopefully the news from the vet won't be as grim as we fear. Also got some practice in on the choreography with aelfsciene, though I kept flubbing up for some odd reason. The tricky part is to try to synch up our timing. She's in front so "leads" and I have to try to match her as much as possible. In some ways it's more difficult than doing a big troupe number. There are only 4 of us and we need to be moving pretty much as one, with the two up front being in control of the time. I'm finding I'm not a very good follower, and I need to work on this.

Got some drawing in while I watched Sabrina, then made a copy of "Captain Blood" to share with me mates should they care to watch Errol Flynn buckle his swash. Then got some screencaps made and puttered around online for a bit before calling it a night. I know, I know, how on earth do I keep up with such an exciting, high paced life? It ain't easy, let me tell you.

For some strange reason I'm feeling hideously anti-social these days. Like all I want to do is curl up at home and growl at anyone who knocks on the door. I'm blaming Valentine's. I tend to get a bit depressed this time of the year, probably mainly because I've never had a good/fun/romantic one in all my long years. I guess some tiny spark of hope that maybe one day I just might, is still alight in me. I should have Bitter Girl to find it and stamp it out for me.

Comments

[tyee.livejournal.com]

Can I just say how much I'd give to be in NZ for that?

I'd give much to be back in NZ in general, but dang it would be awesome to see that.

I'm finding I'm not a very good follower, and I need to work on this.

Ahahahahahaha. Yes. When husband and I started ballroom dancing, we each had a challenge. His was learning rhythm. Mine was letting someone else lead. At this point, I think we've been about equally successful. He counts, I grit my teeth and do what I'm told. :)

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

Not that I've ballroom danced much at all, but I tend to need a very strong lead, or I'll just take the whole thing over and everything goes to hell. So I know what you mean!

I guess this is where I feel happy that I'm short, for a change, because that means I'm in front for the choreography, huh?

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[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Ahahahahahaha. Yes. When husband and I started ballroom dancing, we each had a challenge. His was learning rhythm. Mine was letting someone else lead. At this point, I think we've been about equally successful. He counts, I grit my teeth and do what I'm told. :)


Sometimes it's a real bitch being an Alpha female *G* Even when I was doing swing dancing I got used to leading as I was usually partnered with a gal. And then the only time I did something like ballroom-style dancing was when I took a gorgeous young lady to her high school prom...so I got to lead then too. It's very hard to get in the habit of following after a lifetime of leading...very hard.

[tyee.livejournal.com]

It's very hard to get in the habit of following after a lifetime of leading...very hard.

Definitely. And I didn't have to overcome any previous dancing experience with leading.