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Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:25:21 GMT

As you probably know, the bjorn is the favorite among the stars now. my spouse made one the other day for the grandchild. i actually wouldn't get caught dead wearing a snugli.

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van — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:13:45 GMT

You sir never cease to make me laugh- from politics to Peru history to man crush to knowing what a Snugli is.............

Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:19:35 GMT

They say that she lifts her weight in kids. But then, she doesn't weigh that much. It's why her arms are so long now. where's the Snugli?

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van — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:11:50 GMT

I have yet to see it. Question, what is your opinion? Does Angelina always go out where the photographers are and load up the kids in her arms (we all know how heavy that would get after a while and she never has just one) vs does she really always tote them around with the nannies following behind? I saw Shiloh in a recent people publication, she is beautiful! I see a little of grandpa V in her.

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joem18b — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:45:07 GMT

Dude, they say that most of the baby boomers will never retire. Count me in that group. My daughter has another year in school (50K) and there are no pensions in Silicon Valley. However, all my work is done on computer, with some extra time for messages like this.

But the main thing is, I've subscribed to 30 or 40 podcasts via ITunes and every morning I just plug in my Ipod and it gets updated. Then I exercise several hours a day plus commute, so that's when I can listen. (btw, I also download a lot of standup from usenet to the ipod. and btw again, did you every listen to the "I Love Movies" podcast. Standups improvising on movie themes. Sadly, out of business now.)

And just to inject some gossip: Paris looked pretty good coming out of jail.

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Risselada — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:23:43 GMT

joem18b:

To me, the fellows seemed a little hard on Angelina on the FilmCouch #25 podcast. I posted a comment about it in the FilmCouch group, if you're interested. The couch can be very quiet over there. Nobody but me on it some episodes. One time I had to bring my own couch, cause the discussion thread was never created. Hopefully more folks listen to the podcast episodes than post comments about it, because the fellows that do it are very hip.

I used to try to listen to them for a while, but then I got so busy. I just use Spout at work mostly, but I can't listen to audio here. I suppose I could put the podcasts on my iPod to listen to on my way to work.

I know the guys are pretty cool. I've known Kevin for quite a few years actually. Now that I've missed so many it's kind of daunting I'd have to catch up. Yes I'm a completist like that. I'd have to hear all of them. I'd like to particpate too, but wow this place is getting to be a lot to handle.

Joe, I'm assuming you are retired?

Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:06:21 GMT

To me, the fellows seemed a little hard on Angelina on the FilmCouch #25 podcast. I posted a comment about it in the FilmCouch group, if you're interested. The couch can be very quiet over there. Nobody but me on it some episodes. One time I had to bring my own couch, cause the discussion thread was never created. Hopefully more folks listen to the podcast episodes than post comments about it, because the fellows that do it are very hip.

Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:03:52 GMT

the thing with Angelina isn't how long her arms are but how much more weight she loses.

sometimes a movie comes along and i know i'll never see it. Not sure why, but it happened with Titanic. I'll watch anything but never watched that. i have the same feeling about this new movie.

[later] Actually, now that I'm reminded of Winterbottom's earlier movies, especially In The World, which is high on my list, I've changed my mind and want to see A Mighty Heart.

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van — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:39:30 GMT

Thanks Joem18b for the above review source. I have read additional reviews summing about C+.

I can't laugh too hard on her spider arms because mine are rather gangly (no idea how to spell that- Paul- where is spell check?) Additionally, sorry readers, I am the world worst proofreader, I hate going back!

I agree on the censorship debate, total celebrity needing additional press hype. Negative always equals positive exposure timed conviently.

Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:38:05 GMT

A very nice review of Angelina's latest movie in the New Yorker this week, by Anthony Lane. Front-page billing on the magazine's website: http://www.newyorker.com/.

[later] ...and the Oscar buzz is already starting...

[later] ... The latest FilmCouch is about 50% Angelina.

Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:11:42 GMT

I saw a picture of her taken from the movie today. She looked totally different.

Today's Slate podcast is about her celebrity profile in Esquire this month. (http://www.slate.com/id/2168707/nav/tap3/):

The Worst Celebrity Profile Ever Written?Angelina Jolie, "the best woman in the world."

By Ron Rosenbaum

Short version: Dude, she's a celebrity, not Mother Teresa.

But you know, with this latest idea of her staff that publicists should sign a contract before interviewing her - it's turning the whole celebrity thing on it's head (celebrities need the press or they aren't celebrities anymore). She has apologized but she has still banned a couple of publications from her tour for her new movie. If she keeps this up, we'll start to see more and more negativity in published stories about her.

But she does have Colin Powell sticking up for her now...

A guy told me today that Angelina has extremely long arms, spidery. I looked on the web and in this pic her arms do look kind of long. http://forum.souliejolie.com/index.php?showtopic=22668

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van — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:18:54 GMT

I wonder what the reviews of his new movie Transformers, release date July 3rd, will be. The initial press release seems to yield positive reviews. I think I saw Spielberg's name on the preview? Not entirely sure.

Angelina's A Mighty Heart , release date June 22, has already spurred some political debate. There is feedback from people circulating around ranging from "Angelina's accent is great"- to "I don't feel bad for self acclaimed crusader Daniel Pearl" comments- to "We should stay out of the middle east" debates. Yikes!

Re: angelina jolie

joem18b — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:20:54 GMT

The last I heard, they still hadn't talked since 2004 and more blame him than her, but that's just gossip. I also heard that she quit eating when her mother died of cancer in January, and I have seen some pictures of her looking thin (in a not-good way).

When I think of Jon Voight as a star, I picture him back when he was young, in Midnight Cowboy and Deliverance and Conrack. When I think of him as a little nuts, it's in Runaway Train, which I mean to watch again sometime soon.

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van — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:10:46 GMT

I haven't heard lately if Angelina and her dad are getting along. They did have some very public rifts. He tried extremely hard to patch things up, and reported wishing her well with her earliest adoption. She seemed to distance herself even more, stating he needed to be private. I also like Voight's work. I thought he was exceptional in the TV film, Pope John Paul II. I aso liked him in the films Enemy of the State, Anaconda, Pearl Harbor.

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van — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:53:55 GMT

Their family does seem to be expanding so quickly. Obviously, it is not a money issue, but hopefully when these children who have endured various levels of difficulties need special attention (and rock hard dedication), these parents will be there for them. I do hope Angelina's dedication will last for as long as they need her. I do agree, at times it seems she is manic. She has been reportedly suicidal (self described) many times in the not so distant past. It is almost as though she is trying to make up for something, or fill some void. She definitely is also rapidly picking up films as well. As I stated, she sure has a lot on her plate the next 1-2 years.

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joem18b — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:38:10 GMT

By quick count, I've seen 9 of Angelina's movies. She's never been high on my list of favorite stars, but I have seen (guilty pleasures) the Laura Croft movies and Mr. and Mrs. Smith twice. Haven't seen Original Sin; have to do so.

I applaud her involvement in real-world issues. The more of that, the better, it seems to me.

I've always liked Jon Voight, so immediately I'm going to be inclined to like his daughter.

I used to be totally distracted by those lips. I just assumed she overdid it with the collagen. But then I saw a picture of her as a child and there were those lips, so they're not an issue for me anymore.

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chinatown — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:47:22 GMT

i think there is something manic about the whole adoption thing and Angelina Jolie.

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divinemsjunebug — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:36:42 GMT

Yes, I hope those children will be extremely fortunate and grow up with a lot of love (either from them or their nannies...lol). It seems they really love their children and the kids always seem happy when you see pictures of them, so I hope they will grow up well adjusted.

You know, I have to say my favorite Angelina Jolie movie is Original Sin with Antonio Bandares (it might have been because of him) but I really thought it was a good movie. Lara Kroft Tomb Raider was a pretty fun movie as well as Mr. and Mrs. Smith too.

Brad Pitt - sigh, I just love looking at him. I think he was good in Meet Joe Black and of course A River Runs Through it...

angelina jolie

van — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:19:44 GMT

Person: Angelina Jolie, Greatest Work: For some reason, I haven't seen many of her movies. Some of the more heavily advertised are Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Lara Croft Tomb Raider, The Good Shepard. She has at least 4-5 in pre and post production phases currently, Gossip: The latest news is that Angelina has been visiting to a catholic orphanage, and is growing attached to a young boy from the Czech Republic. Brad reportedly flew to Prague (also where Angelina is filming her latest film Wanted) to meet the boy. This would be the couples fourth adoption, fifth child. Angelina just celebrated her 32nd birthday recently and apparently is feeling the maternal urge once again. My personal opinion is that for all these children's sake, I hope and pray that the Jolie-Pitt family unit will give these children some stability. Angelina (and Brad) have certainly had some "negative" time in the tabloids that would not be the greatest example or influence on children if they were to revert to "their old ways" per say. But currently, it seems all is well in the ever growing clan.

Please advise on which Jolie film is the best and why. Or for all you Brad Pitt fans, what do you think is his best? The latest Ocean's Thirteen is getting quite a lot of hipe/advertising time these days.