I saw the re-release of Ridley Scott's final cut of Blade Runner last night. Now, I know that it wasn't supposed to be radically different, but I had a hard time finding much of anything that was different from the 1992 director's cut, compared to this final one. I think perhaps Tyrell's death might...

Oh right, I forgot to mention, I got to see Sweeney Todd on Christmas, as I had originally hoped. It was meh. I was impressed with the overall production. But I was disappointed with both Depp and Carter's performances. Which, I guess, could say a lot for Burton's direction. But I think it probably ...

Well actually Mad, Philadelphia's Mummers could have loose roots to medieval mummery. Their origins are a combination of 17th century Irish immigrants

Oh yes, The Bell. Nix Middlemarch. Sorry Eliot, it was a short-lived romance, but it was fun while it lasted.

Mad, I didn't know you were a Murdoch fan, or are you just a fan of The Bell?

Hey Brad, good to hear from you. We had another Aussie stop by recently, but I'm not sure if he/she stuck around. It's funny you should mention Enlightenment reading. We've touched on some Enlightenment thought recently on various threads. I see you saw one such thread with A Secular Age . I'd be ve...

Chris, I have a possible New Year's resolution that booktalk (i.e. you) might want to consider, if you don't mind indulging me. How about we kick this bullshit off the forum sooner rather than later in '08? Come on, this guy's an imbecile, without an original thought in his benumbed head. He can't e...

Now George, tsk tsk, I wanted everyone to do their own research. I was shocked the first time I learned that most the country didn't care about the Mummers. It's such a big deal in Philadelphia, I always assumed it was a nationally televised parade. This website has a good description of the Mummers...

Actually, I'm out for next Saturday now afterall. The 13th I also already have plans. As of now I could do the 20th--that's a Sunday right. But, in general, weekends are harder for me. Which is probably why it's a good idea to go with your suggestion that we do one a month, during a weekday, and one...

I'm going to assume you're asking what our personal favorites are. Otherwise, I could probably argue for five titles that are considered the greats of Western lit, but they wouldn't necessarily be what I consider the greatest. Anyway, my favorites are always in flux. But I'll name five that usually ...

The Mummers strut right down Broad Street, just a block from my home tomorrow. I'm looking forward to participating in the festivities. We all know what Mummers are, right?