CynAnne's Comments (357)

“Thank you, Lady Sarah, for giving us such personal 'behind the scenes' details on your research for what will no doubt become one of my favorite movies, and without a doubt your compassionate nature played a great role in your dedication and devotion to the telling of this true love story. I too am an admirer of Victoria and Albert's ardent love for one another, in a time when displays of affection were still given a 'proper time and place' - the way they cared for each another is evident in their correspondences (I have read some excerpts, and they are filled with tenderness that is timeless). I look forward to seeing this movie, and congratulate both you and the many other talented people involved in this film - it will surely be noted in the annals of both historical detail and fabled romance... :)”

“Bravo, Robert...that was epic, deliciously snarky...and all too true. I especially relished your 'sound-bite' worthy sentence, "The disingenuousness of Bill O'Reilly could make even an unthinking man's head explode." - apparently, his braying brethren at Cluster-Fox are immune, by virtue of their dimwittery. All in all, you've given us a most apt summation (one I'm sure a certain prime-time anchor at the MSNBC studios will enjoy as much as I did). And so, on behalf of all rational-minded citizens who dislike the brand of verbal flatulence regularly released by O'Really, I thank you most sincerely... ;)”

“Seconded, TM (on all points...and especially that last part, the one with the 'affaire le amor' involved)... ;)”

“I couldn't agree more, James. I hope everyone here at HuffPo forwards your article to just one person they know, because it's an important message of understanding, empathy and tolerance - all ideals worth striving for, especially during the season heralded throughout history as the time for 'goodwill and kindness to all'...”

“Time for one of my guiltiest of confessions, Ken - even though I know it's uber-sexist, and dated, and highly improbable on oh-so many levels...I still yelp with glee when a "Bond-a-Thon" is discovered being shown, and then happily settle back for some 'very sexiful', escapist fun! ;) ...”

“Kudos, Bob and Ritch. I cannot wait to see the updated version of "The Wolf Man" (2010), with Benicio Del Toro as "Lawrence Talbot" (the role made famous by Lon Chaney Jr. in 1941 - a perfect showcase of near-palpable anguish, like you referenced in your article, and in classic black-and-white). In case you've missed the trailer, here's a link - grab your popcorn and enjoy: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi992805401/ ..did I mention "OMG, I so want to see this!"..? ;) ...”

“Well put, Jill. Mika's more-than-blithe 'assessment' on women, and when (and if) they can have children, leaves her looking as deep as a puddle in a sooty sidewalk-crack...”

“Heehee, TheFabOne..fanned n' faved on that all too-true snark..! ;) ...”

“Side-stepping the sticky-wicket of religion and it's exploitation (please, let's not get me started...), Chris, I was very amused at the way you've punctured the pseudo-piety and pomposity of 'upstanding' men like Donahue, as well as remark (most snarkily) upon the (un)lamented absence of Messr. Gutfeld from the virtual pages of our HuffPo (but, finding out he's since been relegated to the dank depths of public access...how hilariously apropos)...! ;)”

“Kudos, Kristin. It would serve both Messrs. Silverstein & Buckingham well to read your article (twice, perhaps) before they expound on something their understanding (and genitalia) excludes them from... ;)”

“Well said, MelRoy. I, too, am a fervent advocate for 'quality over quantity', and many of the things I own look as good as new, despite having several years (and shopping sojourns) under their collective belts (and purses, and shoes, and...) ;) ...”

“Other than your derisive 'commentary', alex, you've provided no evidence to support your claims, making everything you've posted no more important (or persuasive) than anything from the other apologists stopping by to whine for Faux and Cap'n Murdoch. But hey, thanks for playing, better luck next time, and do enjoy the egress..! ;) ...”

“Seconded and quite right! *applause* Fanned n' faved, as well. ;) ...”

“The problem, simply stated, is that the typical Faux viewer reads that 'Fair & Balanced' logo that's always popping up, like boils on infected skin, and in their self-induced naivete they assume it to be 'truth in advertising'..as opposed to the oh-so-ironic marketing slogan that it is, in actuality. They've let Faux 'do the thinking' for them, and now they just parrot the talking points they receive, without doing any fact-checking (which, of course, would require independent thought - an idea most definitely discouraged by Master Murdoch)...”

“Agreed, RepugsOuto8..the topiaries were extensions of the evil Overlook, branching out, looking to extend ill-willed malice further into the earth itself. And Danny was to be the lynch-pin of it's plans (according to the book), the energizer battery, so to speak, allowing the Overlook to manifest into our realm on a far more literal scale (yikes)...”

“Being a life-long fan-grrl of horror movies of all kinds (an idea which displeased my mother greatly, despite my never having committed even a single hacheting to embarrass her), my family and friends found it amusing at how judiciously I screened my son's viewing material when he was a child. But, as I explained to them, when he was ready for 'scary movies', he'd let me know..which he did, around the age of seven or eight, with his first viewing of "The Terminator" (he was very much into robots and the like back then). Now he sits in the living room with me, wryly critiquing while some celluloid creepy-crawly scampers across the screen, and woe be unto the lazy scriptwriter who leaves loop-holes..! ;) ...”

“Agreed with everything, Nick, including your righteous judgment of "Movie to Avoid" for "F13, Pt.8" - the scene where Jason looks around Times Square (and at all the hapless meat-sacks), just within reach of his machete and mayhem..and the 'writers' just leave it, like a gold-filled chest, in favor of a jar of pennies that was the 'plot' (D'oh!). The "Cornfield Rave Massacre" scene from "Freddy vs. Jason" - now THAT'S the kind of Voorhees-driven madness we should've been seeing in the midst of the hustle-bustle of the Big Apple..! ;) ...”

“Seconded, anacoret. I wonder if Stephen ever paused to consider how many innocent women died, whilst waiting for our forefathers version of the "Will they have excuses that float or sink in this test of truth?" theory to bear it's ill-willed fruit..? O_o ...”

“Normally, AMaitrejean, Miz T. is a lot more fun to read (perhaps her 'hump day', alas, has no 'hump' to be found anywhere about)..! ;) ...”

“I disagree, Bear..perhaps human interpretation can be argued, but the heat-detecting equipment, recordings and other documented evidence that "GH" has presented bespeak of "More things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.." - and that's no "..fraud..", m'dear..! ;) ...”

“Excellent news, Scott. I've read about "The Children", and, after watching the trailer, I think this movie will do for parents and their fear of germs and sniffles what "Jaws" did for swimming in the ocean..! ;) ...”

“Agreed, Scott. On it's own merit, that being a spooky little cautionary tale against the perils of poking fun at eldritch legends you don't understand, "BWP" is, even after a decade, still rather effective (and I'll probably be caught watching it, late into the Halloween night..lol). Might I recommend another little yarn for your All Hallow's amusement? It's "The Collingswood Story" (2002), and it uses the conceit of 'instant messaging' and web-cams to set the story up, and it's definitely a creepy lil' story, as well. Hope you enjoy it (muahahahaha, even)... ;)”

“Agreed, soapington. Although Arianna makes many good points in her well-thought-out argument (and I stand with her, on the absolute that principles DO matter), your observations are quite right - President Obama needs to have those around him with both the ability to see clearly as well as raise opposing points whenever they're needed...”

“Can't wait to see "PA", Scott, but I must disagree with you regarding "BWP" - considering that both Ed Sanchez and Dan Myrick weren't seasoned professionals, and much of the plot was left open, deliberately, for improvisational reaction from Heather, Josh & Mike, I think they turned out a compelling story (it was supposed to be slightly boring at the beginning, to 'get you off your guard') - to prove my theory, let me relate my story on the "BWP": The weekend it opened, my sister-in-law and I went to see "BWP", and throughout the first 2/3 of the movie, the audience around us reacted typically - wisecracking and hooting at our doomed trio to just "Use the d*mn cellphone"..but after Josh disappeared, the theater quieted..after his horrible screams were heard, and the blood-soaked bundle was discovered (containing teeth pulled from the roots, not fingers - either way..ouch, times infinity), the room was quieter still. By the time Mike and Heather were running through that dilapidated house, you could almost hear pins drop around me. And, when the camera's last frames stuttered to a halt, a collective moan of "Ohhh.." rose up..we knew the fate that had befallen them now. The lights came up, and many members of the audience began grumbling about "BWP" not "..being scary.." - I had seen these same people, just a few minutes prior, drawn up in their seats and as anxious as I had been...”

“Exactly, Gasparilla (and apologies for the confusion earlier in the cross-posting). While America and Europe aren't sterling examples of equal representation for the sexes, they are a FAR cry from the tacit (and, more often than not, openly allowed) misogyny and intolerance seen in the majority of the Middle East. A patriarchal system still permeates the supposed 'advancement' of most societies, including, to a lesser extent, our own..and, as long as that is tolerated, then progress in obtaining equal rights is still a unrealized goal for far too many countries...”