Ilovesteptoe wrote:Sorry for the late reply DOY. My computer went bye bye on me and I've been waiting weeks for it to be fixed, and to rub salt into my wounds forgot my site password as I clicked which I first joined remember password on my PC, doh!! They say bad luck comes in two.
Never knew Beano was a veggie product in the states, a laxative in effect, for ones who has issue with constipation? To me it means to party or to enjoy ones self, although Ironically in a way both descriptions mean the same thing as the end result is usually relief ending with a fixed grin & satisfaction at ones achievement. Well I be buggered he says, and that too is good for constipation too I heard.
Re Ghost Story. I haven't see the pilot yet as said previously. As with most shows over here, unlike today, programmers never put shows on in-line from episode one to they had a policy of pic n mix i:e : Eeny meeny miney mo, which program shall we start with, oh sod it? pick this one quickly, here we go!! And this is why I love paying the licence fee.
Re Exorcist and other films classic mentioned. Yeah, saw some footage of the aftermath of the initial showing of the Exorcist back in 1973. Some of the people's reactions & descriptions of what they experienced were hilarious borderline terrifying. Mind you I'd have been the same to be perfectly honest. My regret about the film is that the director cut out that infamous sequence showing Linda Blair crabbing down the stairs on all fours like a lizard poking her tongue out. Flipping heck, that was such a skin crawling & frightening scene even thinking about it now.
The Blob (1958) mentioned is another favourite of mine starring a youthful Steve McQueen his first film role if I'm correct? What a great film as was I might add the very good remake made in the late eighties (1988) also starring Kevin Dillion brother of the said Matt. I loved also Rosemary's Baby, very sinister too, directed by Roman Polanski who coincidentally made and starred in my favourite comedy Vampire horror of all time being the brilliant (1967) Fearless Vampire Killers aka Dance of the Vampire aka Pardon me are those your teeth in my neck. I love this film so much I have the original quad posters (not US/UK sadly) from this film with one being from Spain the other Germany. Great they are too.

“Bad luck”? I hope you’re not superstitious ILS, knock wood

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Very sorry to read about your computer going bristols up, frustrating to say the least! Hope the repair costs weren’t obscene, as they inevitably are in an industry so obviously, and needlessly, based on planned obsolescence. What was once touted as an ‘information highway’ has primarily become a global venue for greedy carny barkers.
Despite your evocative comments, Beano isn’t a laxative, all it claims (emphasis on ‘claims’) to do is prevent d’oyly cartes. As a vegetarian yourself I’m sure you can appreciate the occasional need for restraint. What I mean to say is, experienced sailors (men and women both) know when not to smoke below deck, if you take my meaning

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William Castle’s movies are dreadful, a guilty pleasure I usually save for Halloween. Whether or not you enjoy his work, check out the documentary “Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story”, it’s really quite good. An amusing examination of exploitation cinema at its cheapest. Roger Corman was equally parsimonious both artistically and financially, but at least Castle wisely went out and met the public, shook hands with ticket purchasers and actively participated in the entire horror movie farce, which immediately endeared him to fans, and still does

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Linda Blair defying physics by spinning her head like a top was bad enough, in that instant suspension of disbelief gets up and leaves the theatre, but the deleted scene you’re referring to was ‘restored’ in the so called “directors cut.” Buyer beware: if you’re fond of “The Exorcist”, avoid the ‘directors cut w/commentary’

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“The Blob” was indeed McQ, wait...that was John Wayne, start again. The Blob was indeed McQueen’s first movie. I’d rather watch “Killer Klowns From Outer Space” (1988): cheap/cheerful with famous punk anthem by The Dickies

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Agreed, “Fearless Vampire Killers” is a classic, Ferdy Mayne was perfectly cast. If you enjoy Polanski’s work be sure to see “The Ninth Gate” (2000), it’s excellent. Interesting to note that in both films,
vast private libraries play a key role, and for any bibliophile that’s a bonus

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