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What Are You Reading?
True. I've read about serial killers, and found the real-life stories so fascinating (and soul-sickeningly horrible) that reading fiction about them seems redundant and watered down. Who needs the fake when the real is so easily available?Maybe that's for the people who need more time swimming around in the guts and screaming to really have a good time, but that's not my idea of a good time anyway.
I've been hooked on True Crime for years. I think it's important to know what your neighbors are capable of.
I'm a recluse because that is what I am.THEY have no clue.
lulz, Kealan -- I always suspected recluse of having a few sequestered among the floorboards ...How many among us can count Klaus Kinski among our lifestyle inspirations?
Kealan, just clicked through a bunch to find you were living in Ohio ... HOW THE living heck did that happen .. musta been for love?If you went there for Harvey Pekar, I can understand, being that Harvey is god, after all. Anything close to Harvey purifies us all.
Otherwise, I have to wonder, as I do with John Walters when he clings to Baltimore.
Do I sound dumb enough to repeat Gacy's mistakes?You wound me, sir.
What the Hell is a Klaus Kinski?
I am an original. I set the standard.
I don't follow.
The sentiment is the same, and that's what's important.
Jon Recluse wrote: "Do I sound dumb enough to repeat Gacy's mistakes?You wound me, sir.
What the Hell is a Klaus Kinski?
I am an original. I set the standard.
I don't follow."
Klaus Kinski is an actor.
I'm not going to like what I find if I Google him, am I?Welcome back, Gator.
Glad to see you're okay.
Thanks, Jon. You, too. He's probably referring to the movie Crawlspace that Kinski was in the 80's. And, no, you probably won't like the comparison.
Thanks, Gator.Figures.
No respect.
i am dismayed recluse did not know who Klaus Kinski was. star of so many Werner Herzog classics as FITZCORALDO, AGUIRRE THE WRATH OF GOD, NOSFERATU, COBRA VERDE,and WOYZEC! also a regular in italian films including the great spagetti western FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE where Lee Van Cleef picks a fight with him as the 'hunchback' he is a veritable euro megastar! or was, until his death. father of sex symbol Natassia Kinski. on the subject of recent horror films, please seak out the new film b y Barry Levinson the director of THE NATURAL, TIN MEN, AVALON, GOOD MORNING VIETNAM, RAIN MAN, has now made a 'mocumentary' style horror movie that i enjoyed immmensly, called THE BAY. this one is CREEPY, GORY, SCARY, NASTY, and FISHY in all the right ways. i dont want to spoil it just check it out you have my guarantee. THE BAY. see it
I like Lee Van Cleef.Never paid attention to who he shot.
Grace Kelly was sexy. Who the Happy Hallway to Hoboken is Natassia Kinski?
The only Euro megastar I know of is Kealan Patrick Burke.
Jon Recluse wrote: "I like Lee Van Cleef.Never paid attention to who he shot.
Grace Kelly was sexy. Who the Happy Hallway to Hoboken is Natassia Kinski?
The only Euro megastar I know of is Kealan Patrick Burke."
Nastasia Kinski is an actress. She was in the remake of Cat People, among other films.
They remade Cat People?Good Lord, man, why?
Those things live under the rocks in my garden.Thanks, Kealan!
Kealan wrote: "And I just started HORNS by Joe Hill. I've liked his work so far, and, based on the excerpt I read, I'm looking forward to NOS482, so figured it was time to catch up."I really enjoyed Horns. It was funny, scary and disturbing all at once. I would love to hear your thoughts, Kealan, when you're done!
Kinski was actually very talented, and he was used by just about all the major European film directors of his time. Herzog made a very fun documentary of their long-time working relationship called My Best Fiend (not a misspelling) that's well worth looking up. As is the other famous documentary on Herzog by Les Blank, Burden of Dreams.Nastassja Kinski was huge in the 80's but disappeared back to Europe inside of a decade and became little more than a footnote in film and cultural history.
Jon, I'm just teasing you. Glad to see you're safe.
Kealan wrote: "And I just started HORNS by Joe Hill. I've liked his work so far, and, based on the excerpt I read, I'm looking forward to NOS482, so figured it was time to catch up."when your reading HORNS try not to picture Daniel Radcliff (harry potter) in the lead role, im sure glad i didnt know he was going to star in the film version when i read that, fun book! so far i enjoyed everything Joe Hill has written including his Locke and Key graphic novels ( he hits a powerful stride around volume 4). NOS4A2 should be magnificent!
that was a perfect review of THE BAY. i knew nothing about it when i watched it, i was going to nap thru it but i stayed up for the whole film. it wasnt just the images that scared, but the SOUNDS. why hasnt Levinson done anything like this before? still dumfounded he is the director!
Marc wrote: "Kinski was actually very talented, and he was used by just about all the major European film directors of his time. Herzog made a very fun documentary of their long-time working relationship calle..."I know, Marc.
Thanks.
Just so you all don't worry much, I will be offline tomorrow, working the election.I may also be offline Wednesday, as a no'easter is heading for Long Island.
I started reading Nemesis last night. Only the prologue, but a good start as I hoped it would be.I'm also reading Cemetery Dance and Miami Spy Games: Russian Zombie Gun, Part One, both of which are good reads.
I recently finished Embedded by Dan Abnett. Should be a review coming soon.
I'm almost finished with the chicken soup for the soul book
Finally got off my lazy patookis and started The Turtle Boy. With all the talk about Nemesis I figure I am late to the party - need to play some catch up : )
Yeah, I guess it is about time. I'm half way through and diggin it so far! Very interested to see where it is headed...
Yes, there is, Kealan.Discovering an author after he's dead doesn't do him any good.
It might do his family good, though. Dracula was sold to the movies after Stoker's death for what was then quite a hefty sum ... I think $40,000. You could set yourself up pretty well on that sum back then.
True, but if the author starved to death before then, it really sucks sweaty unmentionables.
Just finished! I wanted to come up with super intelligent and insightful comments about The Turtle Boy but all I can come up with is "freakin awesome". It really was excellent. Can't wait to read more of the series!
It works for me!I am going to start Sharp Objects next per your recommendation, Jon.
Soon as I get paid I am going to pick up the rest of the Timmy Quinn series too!
Kealan wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "Yes, there is, Kealan.Discovering an author after he's dead doesn't do him any good."
Perhaps, but I said books don't have an expiration date. All your argument suggests is t..."
True, but my mind wanders sometimes.
Books do have expiration dates, though.
Some age like fine wine.
Some age like a wet fart in a hot car.
THE MOONSTONE is a joy to the palate
THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO is a stain on the seats.
On the other hand, let's say the right one, some books are timeless.There will always be a place on my shelves for Dr. Seuss.
However, the DICK and JANE books are just for writing obscene captions in.
And I have. Still do, when the opportunity presents itself.
You may feel differently, of course.
If I may run out on a limb and fling myself at the lawn, I assume you may, if you want to be obstinate about the whole thing. Although I've never actually felt you to know for sure.
I agree that some books are timeless.Where the Sidewalk Ends has had a place on my shelf for decades now and I still love it.
Been in Vancover shooting an adaption which is looking very good and hopefully will please the fans. The director is amazing and the cast are doing a fantastic job.Whilst here, have been reading
which was excellent.
Little House on the Prarie highjinks - enjoyable I am now reading:
Loving it.
Ahhh, Boy's Life is one of my favorite books EVER!
Be careful, Charlene. You might make Kealan jealous.
Charlene wrote: "Ahhh, Boy's Life is one of my favorite books EVER!"I have to agree. It had everything and kept itself rooted in reality. There were actual moments in the book where I was quite emotional especially with his two best friends the four legged and the boyhood friend. My heart actually broke.
Everyone should experience this book. This is the book I bet Stephen King wish he did write.
Keith wrote: "Charlene wrote: "Ahhh, Boy's Life is one of my favorite books EVER!"I have to agree. It had everything and kept itself rooted in reality. There were actual moments in the book where I was quite..."
He did. It's called IT. Both are brilliant.
IT isn't rooted in reality.The closest King came was THE BODY.
Yes, it is. The kids and what they experience are real. It just involves some supernatural or otherworldly aspects to it. So does Boy's Life (the Lady and her powers?)I was referring more to an epic that involved grown-ups and their childhood experiences, which I think they both qualify as.
King was in reality too, I think, with Misery. There wasn't anything supernatural going on in that book.But It and Boy's Life are both coming of age stories, so I somewhat agree with Gator there.
Kealan's classy like that, Gator. Have I mentioned that he is also handsome?
; P
Kealan wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Be careful, Charlene. You might make Kealan jealous."Why? BOY'S LIFE is one of my favorites too!"
We kid Charlene about being in love with you and McCammon and having to choose who she likes best.
I wouldn't be THAT humble, Kealan. And yes, you all kid. But it's not funny when your love goes unrequited.
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And when you add that Reality is always stranger than fiction. For instance, the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway (who does look like Wally Cox and has the personality of linoleum), took his 5 year old son with him while hunting hookers.