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tamoko
11/11/09

In reply to Alan Moore and the Gorillaz Team Up to Write a Magical Monkey Opera
Love Moore's stuff, but the dude should definitely consider wearing shirts with sleeves... #alanmoore
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Davio
11/10/09

In reply to Alan Moore and the Gorillaz Team Up to Write a Magical Monkey Opera
Hell yeah! It could be awful, but it could be really good! I'm willing to see the results. #alanmoore
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Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
11/10/09

In reply to Alan Moore and the Gorillaz Team Up to Write a Magical Monkey Opera
Gorillaz si, Moore no. (IMO) #alanmoore
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goldfarb
11/10/09

In reply to Alan Moore and the Gorillaz Team Up to Write a Magical Monkey Opera
does this mean that Jerusalem is finished? #alanmoore
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Grey_Area
11/10/09

In reply to Alan Moore and the Gorillaz Team Up to Write a Magical Monkey Opera
Now Lauren, that's not fair. From the headline I thought Moore would be doing an adaptation of Journey to the West. You just dashed the hopes of 20 million weird Chinese people and we know where you live. #alanmoore
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Lauren Davis
11/10/09

@Grey_Area: Albarn and Hewlett have already done Journey to the West, sadly sans Moore. #alanmoore
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Grey_Area
11/10/09

@Lauren Davis: I've seen excerpts. How much of it did they use? It's a 100 chapter novel. Then there's the fanfic written in the 17th Century that has been accepted as canon, it had time travel, implanted memories and gender switching.
Oh well, Creation of the Gods is still ripe for gwailo translation. "Jade Weasel Attacks Rainbow Ox!!!" #alanmoore
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ManchuCandidate
11/10/09

In reply to Alan Moore and the Gorillaz Team Up to Write a Magical Monkey Opera
I'd like to suggest a "song" of mine.

"Throw the Pooh pooh" or "Throw the Feces" sung to the tune of Ride of the Valkyries as done by Elmer Fudd. #alanmoore
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Charlie Jane Anders
11/09/08

In reply to Opéra Comique: Manhattan Takes the Met
Peter Sellars (the opera stager) is best known for his wacky stagings of Mozart, including a Don Giovanni that takes place in a McDonald's and includes a "duel" where the two main guys throw Big Macs at each other. Good times.

Hilarious write-up btw!
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Valhawk
11/09/08

In reply to Opéra Comique: Manhattan Takes the Met
Hey, I'm a guy whose not married, and I like the opera. The music is great, and the plots themselves are usually fun and interesting.

Plus, at the Met, there are no microphones. Think about that for a second. There are people on stage who from the family circle(cheep seats) are smaller than toy soldiers, but their singing is crisp and clear. Think about how loud they must be.
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Moff
11/09/08

@Valhawk: The Met was awesome! I'm really glad I went, and the performers are definitely something.

The plot, in this case, was not all that interesting. It was more about "capturing a moment in time" than a compelling narrative.
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Dormouse: Corporate Tool
11/09/08

In reply to Opéra Comique: Manhattan Takes the Met
So...did you like it?
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Moff
11/09/08

@Dormouse: Footsoldier in the War On The War On: It was OK. It was better than the only other opera I've seen, The Death of Klinghoffer, also a modern one by John Adams. That being my whole résumé, I'm not really equipped to critique the medium, but Mrs. Moff, who is much more knowledgeable, thought it wasn't bad but that she'd have been let down if we hadn't gotten the tickets for free.
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happymisanthrope
11/08/08

In reply to Naked, Drugged-Out, Futuristic Surgical Death -- With Singing!
I have to give Paris Hilton props. When it comes to movies, she seems to be in on the joke.
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bonniegrrl
11/07/08

In reply to Naked, Drugged-Out, Futuristic Surgical Death -- With Singing!
Can't wait to see Giles sing again!
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Alexis
11/07/08

@bonniegrrl:

It's funny, last night I showed my bf "Once More With Feeling" for the first time. He loved it. And Giles? I'm confused with viewing him in a Father role and a Sexy role.

I need therapy.
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