Too Much Boob Tube

[Sue U]

I've always said Cruise's role in Tropic Thunder was the best thing I've ever seen him do.

Surprisingly, the movie really does have a lot to recommend it (although I totally could have done without Jack Black; I haven't liked him in anything since High Fidelity).

[Long Run]

(although I totally could have done without Jack Black; I haven't liked him in anything since High Fidelity).

Totally agree. He was almost as much of a music snob as you and Gob, but likable all the same.

[Gob]

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[BoSoxGal]

I just binge watched Dead Like Me, which I found to be very life affirming. Anyone else watch it when it aired? It was on Showtime several years ago, just showed up in Amazon Prime.

[Sue U]

(although I totally could have done without Jack Black; I haven't liked him in anything since High Fidelity).

Totally agree. He was almost as much of a music snob as you and Gob, but likable all the same.

But how can I be a music snob when I like Top 40????

[Gob]

How can I be a "music snob" when I have such exquisite taste?

[MajGenl.Meade]

How can I be a "music snob" when I have such exquisite taste?

My guess would be "marmite with hints of whisky"

[Big RR]

I just binge watched Dead Like Me, which I found to be very life affirming. Anyone else watch it when it aired? It was on Showtime several years ago, just showed up in Amazon Prime.

I saw it on one of the cable channels (maybe TNT?) a couple of years back; it was probably edited though. For the most part I enjoyed it, but as they expanded the cast of regular characters I found a couple too hard to take.

[Crackpot]

Speaking of acting range and Jack Black. I reccomend Bernie. It's a pseudo-documentary based on a true story. It took a while just for me to accept that. He wasn't playing the character as a joke.

[Gob]

I just binge watched Dead Like Me, which I found to be very life affirming.

WTF does "life affirming" actually mean? Did you think you were dead?

[BoSoxGal]

I just binge watched Dead Like Me, which I found to be very life affirming.

WTF does "life affirming" actually mean? Did you think you were dead?

Seriously? Dictionaries are helpful when you don't know the meaning of words or phrases: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dict ... -affirming

[Gob]

Bland cliche'

Affirm

verb (used with object)
1. to state or assert positively; maintain as true:
to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well.

2. to confirm or ratify:
The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the lower court.

3. to assert solemnly:
He affirmed his innocence.

4. to express agreement with or commitment to; uphold; support:
to affirm human rights.

Life
1.the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.

2. the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment.


3. the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual:
to risk one's life; a short life and a merry one.

4. a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul:
eternal life.

5. the general or universal condition of human existence:
Too bad, but life is like that.

6. any specified period of animate existence:
a man in middle life.

7. the period of existence, activity, or effectiveness of something inanimate, as a machine, lease, or play:

[BoSoxGal]

Sorry I bothered sharing.