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Did they mention her Broadway debut in 1960? I feel like tracking down the script of There Was a Little Girl just to see if it's any good.

You certainly had a busy day!

The animated sequence in Xanadu is pretty awesome.

Lily James was a major league charm-bomb in that film.

In the right frame of mind, Truffaut doing the hand gestures makes me cry. It's just that beautiful of a film.

That is true. Canby noted the film "could send any 5 year old to the Valium."

Ooh, I can't wait to hear your thoughts. I wasn't planning on it, but I might end up doing McNichol's The Pirate Movie in August.

Would I enjoy the book, do you think?

Actually, I was hoping we'd all make the Simpsons reference. Everybody saying no, with one person saying it multiple times, then accidentally saying yes.

The Secret of NIMH
“Courage of the heart is very rare. The stone has a power when it's there.” — Nicodemus (voice of Derek Jacobi) to Mrs. Brisby (voice of Elizabeth Hartman)

The Week in Journalism
After two weeks of late afternoon deadlines, things don’t feel all that convenient. I still have long workdays. Eleven hours Friday, minus lunch, but to be fair, that’s because I was writing ahead so I wouldn’t have to come in Monday. My editor keeps suggesting doing most/all of my interviews in

You and I have similar tastes, Uninspired Username. I also adore that version of "I'll Never Fall in Love Again."

*moan-gurgles before sight of dead children*
So, you know, just a typical Friday.

It's very easy to let this Gypsy get away from me.

Nothing's coming up Naomi!

Maybe Alex was strictly anti-pills after that VSE where he did speed?

Not the good job!
Not the good job!

I'd like the Blackened Morgan with a side of succotash, please.