Sandra Dodd

So...

This might be useful for explaining to an older relative what's okay
about knowing something "trivial" in detail:

http://sca-video.com/view/29/monty-python-meets-star-trek/

Those who know both the original Star Trek series and Monty Python
and the Holy Grail will find hundreds of fascinating details in
this. Those who know neither one won't have a clue. It could be a
good jumping-off place for discussions of "collage" as an art form
(static or moving) and of video editing and of the kind of visual
talent helpful to being able to find certain kinds of gestures and
body movements and facial expressions from a huge mass of images.

The memories it will bring up in each viewer will be different.
Those for whom it brings up NO memories have not led as rich a life
as they might have. Teens and younger are excused; they might've
missed either or both of the originals, but in such cases they will
probably be able to show the older folks around them similar types of
humor based on the melding of two things they know well and we don't.

The light sabre videos (from Braveheart, Raiders of the Lost Ark and
other such things) are minor examples. Technically VERY very cool,
but not a full scene overlaid as with this one.

If you know of or discover similar examples, please post them!

Sandra

Joylyn

This is so cool. BOTH my girls will not only enjoy it, but they will get it at a deep level. Alexx had to watch the holy grail for her TART class at CC, and Janene ended up watching it with her, and of course that meant that I had to watch it. And Janene and I watch Star Trek daily, with Alexx teasing us that it's geeky.

Joylyn
---- Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:
> So...
>
> This might be useful for explaining to an older relative what's okay
> about knowing something "trivial" in detail:
>
> http://sca-video.com/view/29/monty-python-meets-star-trek/
>
> Those who know both the original Star Trek series and Monty Python
> and the Holy Grail will find hundreds of fascinating details in
> this. Those who know neither one won't have a clue. It could be a
> good jumping-off place for discussions of "collage" as an art form
> (static or moving) and of video editing and of the kind of visual
> talent helpful to being able to find certain kinds of gestures and
> body movements and facial expressions from a huge mass of images.
>
> The memories it will bring up in each viewer will be different.
> Those for whom it brings up NO memories have not led as rich a life
> as they might have. Teens and younger are excused; they might've
> missed either or both of the originals, but in such cases they will
> probably be able to show the older folks around them similar types of
> humor based on the melding of two things they know well and we don't.
>
> The light sabre videos (from Braveheart, Raiders of the Lost Ark and
> other such things) are minor examples. Technically VERY very cool,
> but not a full scene overlaid as with this one.
>
> If you know of or discover similar examples, please post them!
>
> Sandra

diana jenner

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On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 7:34 AM, Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:

> This might be useful for explaining to an older relative what's okay
> about knowing something "trivial" in detail:
>
> http://sca-video.com/view/29/monty-python-meets-star-trek/
>
>
>
>
>


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Sandra Dodd

-=-Alexx had to watch the holy grail for her TART class at CC, and
Janene ended up watching it with her, and of course that meant that I
had to watch it.-=-

That's too much "had to" for something as cool as The Holy Grail"!

Sandra

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Joylyn

Well, I actually have always thought it a rather stupid movie... There are bits that I like, the guy trying to bite off the other knight's legs, for one, but for the most part, I never did get into Python.

And Alexx really likes her instructor so if he told her to watch Star Trek, she probably would.

Joylyn
---- Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:
> -=-Alexx had to watch the holy grail for her TART class at CC, and
> Janene ended up watching it with her, and of course that meant that I
> had to watch it.-=-
>
> That's too much "had to" for something as cool as The Holy Grail"!
>
> Sandra
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Sandra Dodd

-=-And Alexx really likes her instructor so if he told her to watch
Star Trek, she probably would. -=-

So she wouldn't have to, she would choose to.

-=-Well, I actually have always thought it a rather stupid movie...-=-

I've never liked people calling other people's interests stupid. I
think it's a bad habit and hampers happy natural learning.

Sandra

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if i have to like monty python and star wars to be cool, then i am way not cool.
but does that mean i am not a geek?
kathy


-------------- Original message from Joylyn <joylyn1@...>: --------------

Well, I actually have always thought it a rather stupid movie... There are bits that I like, the guy trying to bite off the other knight's legs, for one, but for the most part, I never did get into Python.

And Alexx really likes her instructor so if he told her to watch Star Trek, she probably would.

Joylyn
---- Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:
> -=-Alexx had to watch the holy grail for her TART class at CC, and
> Janene ended up watching it with her, and of course that meant that I
> had to watch it.-=-
>
> That's too much "had to" for something as cool as The Holy Grail"!
>
> Sandra
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





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Sandra Dodd

-=-but does that mean i am not a geek?-=-

Nah, there are many paths to geekitude.

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Meghan Anderson-Coates

I really enjoyed that Sandra, thanks! I will show it to Tamzin when she gets home.


Meghan
�

Why not go out on a limb? Isn�t that where the fruit is?
~ Frank Scully




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Joanna Murphy

Joshua (13) and I LOVED this. He's seen many Star Treks and has recently watched Holy Grail.
Our family joke is that he is doing the comedy curriculum right now, and we're having so
much fun coming up with all the great classics that are must-sees.

If anyone wants to contribute suggestions we are all for it.

Joanna

donnakeeble

--- In [email protected], "Joanna Murphy" <ridingmom@...>
wrote:
>
> Joshua (13) and I LOVED this. He's seen many Star Treks and has
recently watched Holy Grail.
> Our family joke is that he is doing the comedy curriculum right now,
and we're having so
> much fun coming up with all the great classics that are must-sees.
>
> If anyone wants to contribute suggestions we are all for it.
>
> Joanna
>

Here's some of my family's favorites:

Wayne's World movies
Bill & Ted movies
Austin Powers series
The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Animal House
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Spaceballs
Mr. Bean
Ferris Beuller's Day Off
Only Fools and Horses (british tv series)

More contemporary:
Any and all Simpsons
The Mask
Big Daddy
The Office (british version)

looking forward to other suggestions,
Donna

Sandra Dodd

-=-> If anyone wants to contribute suggestions we are all for it.-=-

Not geekish, but much to discuss and think about:

Trading Places
Blues Brothers

Back toward geekier (in the finest way):


Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by the Reduced Shakespeare
Company
http://www.reducedshakespeare.com/shakespeare.php

Sandra



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Robyn L. Coburn

Family Guy - the show on tv, the movies on dvd.

Constant pop culture references.

Robyn L. Coburn
www.Iggyjingles.etsy.com
www.iggyjingles.blogspot.com

[email protected]

-----Original Message-----
From: Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...>

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by the Reduced Shakespeare
Company
http://www.reducedshakespeare.com/shakespeare.php

-=-=-=-

As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest things
I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)

No one was home at the time: I was all alone. But I laughed so
hard---and wished for company. I played certain bits over and over and
over.

So, I WON'T say that I'm over my school-induced hatred of Shakespeare,
but I *did* attend Measure for Measure last night in Charleston.
Cameron's girlfriend, Carly, was Mistress Overdone.

To me, Shakespeare is *still* a bunch of words I know tossed into a
salad spinner and randomly spit out. Nevertheless, we had a good time.
<g>



~Kelly

Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org

donnakeeble

--- In [email protected], kbcdlovejo@... wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...>
>
> The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by the Reduced Shakespeare
> Company
> http://www.reducedshakespeare.com/shakespeare.php
>
> -=-=-=-
>
> As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest things
> I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
> to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)
>
> No one was home at the time: I was all alone. But I laughed so
> hard---and wished for company. I played certain bits over and over and
> over.
> ~Kelly



They do a History of the US and several other topics as well. They
tour the US and UK as a stage production - we are going to see them in
October. Here's the website for more info:
http://www.reducedshakespeare.com/
Donna

Sandra Dodd

-=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
things
I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-



There's a review on that page that said something like if you love
Shakespeare, you'll like this, and if you hate Shakespeare you'll
LOVE this. <g>



Sandra

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swissarmy_wife

> -=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
> things
> I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
> to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-


Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G>

Sandra Dodd

-=-Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G> -=-

Depends!

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[email protected]

-----Original Message-----
From: Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...>

-=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
things I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have
paused
to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-

There's a review on that page that said something like if you love
Shakespeare, you'll like this, and if you hate Shakespeare you'll
LOVE this. <g>


-=-==-=-

Well, THERE ya' go! <g>

or it is...There thou goest?



~Kelly

Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org

[email protected]

-----Original Message-----
From: swissarmy_wife <heatherbean@...>

> -=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
> things
> I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
> to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-

Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G>

-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Depends.

<snort>



~Kelly

Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org

[email protected]

Great minds and all that. <G>

~Kelly

Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...>


-=-Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G> -=-

Depends!

swissarmy_wife

I should have seen that one coming!

--- In [email protected], Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:
>
> -=-Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G> -=-
>
> Depends!
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

k

LOL!!!!!

On 8/29/08, Sandra Dodd <Sandra@...> wrote:
>
> -=-Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G> -=-
>
> Depends!
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Pamela Sorooshian

On Aug 29, 2008, at 12:22 PM, swissarmy_wife wrote:

>
>> -=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
>> things
>> I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
>> to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-
>
>
> Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G>
>


That depends! <G>

-pam

Pamela Sorooshian

Dang it - I even looked ahead to see if anybody else had already said
that - but my mail program hadn't downloaded all the list mail yet so
I missed it.

-pam

On Aug 29, 2008, at 12:26 PM, Sandra Dodd wrote:

> -=-Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G> -=-
>
> Depends!

swissarmy_wife

It's ok. I laughed just as hard the second time around! <BWG>

--- In [email protected], Pamela Sorooshian
<pamsoroosh@...> wrote:
>
>
> On Aug 29, 2008, at 12:22 PM, swissarmy_wife wrote:
>
> >
> >> -=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
> >> things
> >> I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
> >> to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-
> >
> >
> > Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G>
> >
>
>
> That depends! <G>
>
> -pam
>

k

Well now Kelly made Pam do it when she said "great minds and all that."
It's all her fault. :)

~Katherine



On 8/29/08, swissarmy_wife <heatherbean@...> wrote:
>
> It's ok. I laughed just as hard the second time around! <BWG>
>
> --- In [email protected] <AlwaysLearning%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Pamela Sorooshian
> <pamsoroosh@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Aug 29, 2008, at 12:22 PM, swissarmy_wife wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >> -=-As a Shakespearophobe, I have to admit that was one the funniest
> > >> things
> > >> I have EVER watched. I literally peed my pants. (I should have paused
> > >> to make a potty trip *more* than once!!!)-=-
> > >
> > >
> > > Oh dear. Should I layer when I see the show in October? <G>
> > >
> >
> >
> > That depends! <G>
> >
> > -pam
> >
>
>
>


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Nancy Machaj

Our family joke is that he is doing the comedy curriculum right now,
and we're having so
much fun coming up with all the great classics that are must-sees.

If anyone wants to contribute suggestions we are all for it.

Joanna-----=----

I recommend:

Tootsie
Ghostbusters
9-5
those were movies my brother and I *loved* growing up. Ive seen them
dozens of times!
Nancy


*****
blogging at:
http://happychildhood.homeschooljournal.net




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