O Brother (PAUL) Where Art Thou?

**NickNack** · October 20th, 2002, 09:54 AM

Hey Guy,

I don't know what your normal Sunday morning routine is but next week, 10/27, you might want to tune in to CBS SUNDAY MORNING, Channel 2, 9AM - 10:30AM, EST. The reason: Ms. SALMA HAYEK, of course.

From the preview clip I saw she's going to be discussing Frida, her art, and how she made things so 'Sensual, and joooceee and deeeleeeshous'. (I don't know Ms. Hayek, is that accent for real? She sounded so cute.)

On the other hand, I think you and lots of others will be thinking she's looking pretty juicy and delicious in that dress she's wearing. Fair warning: Tape it if your not a 'Morning Man'. :grin:

**paul** · October 20th, 2002, 11:28 PM

Right on Nicky! That is good looking out, thanks

Normally I get up "whenever" on Sundays. I'll be sure to catch her though. I don't know and I don't care if the accent is real. She gets me sprung :lol:
By the way, I'm a night man and I know she'd make a joooceee and deeeleeeshous nightcap.

**Leanmean** · October 21st, 2002, 10:52 AM

Hi boys! Regarding Salma Hayek, I saw a special on her on Bravo last night. Ashley Judd said, "After kissing Salma, I am a confirmed heterosexual. If kissing Salma Hayek doesn't do something for you, nothing will!"

I never heard of her until last night and I was only watching because of Ashley, but DAMN, that Salma - she's HOT! My my my!

**NickNack** · October 21st, 2002, 10:57 AM

Uh-oh, Paul, the 'grrrls' are back! :lol:

Now, I like Ashley Judd (you know what I mean, her acting) so when and where is she kissing Salma? This new movie or something I missed?

Leanmean Baby, good to see ya! :grin:

**paul** · October 21st, 2002, 02:24 PM

Now Lean,
I have enough trouble trying to fend off Boodi, now you

By the way, I like Ashley too. Like Nicky, I'd like to know what movie this was with Ashley and Salma kissing.

**markydefad** · October 22nd, 2002, 01:05 AM

Down boys!!!!

I think the "KISS" must happen in the upcoming "Frida" movie, cause Ashley has a supporting role. :grin:

**Leanmean** · October 22nd, 2002, 07:58 AM

You are correct, Marky! The kiss will be in the movie. They do a sexy slow dance as well. I can't wait to see it!

**Leanmean** · October 22nd, 2002, 08:00 AM

On 2002-10-21 11:57, NickNack wrote:
Uh-oh, Paul, the 'grrrls' are back! :lol:

Now, I like Ashley Judd (you know what I mean, her acting) so when and where is she kissing Salma? This new movie or something I missed?

Leanmean Baby, good to see ya! :grin:

Chile please! I been submittin' all over this board. Where you been baby?! It's good to "see" you too. Maybe I'll get up that way one of these years!

**paul** · October 22nd, 2002, 11:30 AM

"You can slide my finger on it"

How apropos :lol:
Is your signature from "Slide"

**nrgbeat** · October 22nd, 2002, 02:54 PM

Did you ever see Salma in "From Dusk Till Dawn" where she does the snake dance?

**paul** · October 22nd, 2002, 11:03 PM

On 2002-10-22 15:54, nrgbeat wrote:
Did you ever see Salma in "From Dusk Till Dawn" where she does the snake dance?

No. Sadly, whenI went to Blockbuster Video to rent it, all copies were out...hmmm.
Oh, by the way. Is it true Blockbuster specially edits there copies of some movies?

**BrunoRepublic** · October 23rd, 2002, 07:27 AM

On 2002-10-23 00:03, paul wrote:
Oh, by the way. Is it true Blockbuster specially edits there copies of some movies?

I don't know if Blockbuster edits them per se, but often the distributor will -- simply because Blockbuster will not stock anything that goes against their "family values". As the nation's biggest video rental chain, Blockbuster has the awesome responsibility of shielding Americans (and Canadians) from material that they might discover to be objectionable. Since Blockbuster accounts for a massive chunk of the US rental market, any film that they decline is effectively shut out of the market. So, films that would get an "R" rating are edited to accommodate Blockbuster's high moral standards.

Apparently, there's no limit to the amount of graphic violence you can show, but excessive profanity and anything resembling explicit sex are beyond the pale of what Blockbuster will permit their customers to see.

Of course, if you find this blatant form of censorship objectionable, you can always go to a competing store... oh wait, in many parts, there aren't any, because Blockbuster has successfully squeezed them out of the market.

BTW, isn't this the sort of situation that lassez-faire capitalism was supposed to prevent?

**paul** · October 23rd, 2002, 01:32 PM

On 2002-10-23 08:27, Graham Start wrote:

On 2002-10-23 00:03, paul wrote:
Oh, by the way. Is it true Blockbuster specially edits there copies of some movies?

I don't know if Blockbuster edits them per se, but often the distributor will -- simply because Blockbuster will not stock anything that goes against their "family values". As the nation's biggest video rental chain, Blockbuster has the awesome responsibility of shielding Americans (and Canadians) from material that they might discover to be objectionable. Since Blockbuster accounts for a massive chunk of the US rental market, any film that they decline is effectively shut out of the market. So, films that would get an "R" rating are edited to accommodate Blockbuster's high moral standards.

Apparently, there's no limit to the amount of graphic violence you can show, but excessive profanity and anything resembling explicit sex are beyond the pale of what Blockbuster will permit their customers to see.

Of course, if you find this blatant form of censorship objectionable, you can always go to a competing store... oh wait, in many parts, there aren't any, because Blockbuster has successfully squeezed them out of the market.

BTW, isn't this the sort of situation that lassez-faire capitalism was supposed to prevent?

Thanks for being such a wealth of info lately Graham. I've heard Phil Hendrie (LA Talk show guy) be highly critical of Blockbuster for this but I still wouldn't believe they did this. Thanks to both of you I will be going to Hollywood Video now.
Land and the free and the good works of free market capitalism has too much idealistic rhetoric than I prefer. I know those on the other side will argue it's better than the Taliban and they would be right. I would hope however we strive for loftier goals than comparisons to despot regimes. Oh, by the way Graham, I sense we are of the same mind on many issues.

**NickNack** · October 23rd, 2002, 04:22 PM

You're right on top of it, Graham. A Blockbuster opened 3 miles from my home about 18 months ago. Within that time, 3 of the 4 "Mom & Pop" operations we had around here closed down. The only other 'chain' store I can deal with is 10 miles away in a mall.

I asked Blockbuster did they edit their videos. The response was "no". Thanks to you I see they weren't lying, just not being totally truthful. Why have the actors, directors, studios and others allowed them to get away with this practice? They bitch about everybody else 'destroying' their art?

**NickNack** · October 23rd, 2002, 04:26 PM

OMG, Paul. The 'Today' show had a clip of "Frida" this morning because Salma is going to be on tomorrow (7AM - 10AM). Man, they gave her that eyebrow but I guess it's not as severe as it could be.

VERY, VERY SCARY!!

**paul** · October 23rd, 2002, 04:52 PM

On 2002-10-23 17:26, NickNack wrote:
OMG, Paul. The 'Today' show had a clip of "Frida" this morning because Salma is going to be on tomorrow (7AM - 10AM). Man, they gave her that eyebrow but I guess it's not as severe as it could be.

VERY, VERY SCARY!!

The eyebrow? Please explain to cro-magnon. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
BTW, thanks. I'll have to set my vcr for that.

**NickNack** · October 23rd, 2002, 07:37 PM

On 2002-10-23 17:52, paul wrote:

On 2002-10-23 17:26, NickNack wrote:
OMG, Paul. The 'Today' show had a clip of "Frida" this morning because Salma is going to be on tomorrow (7AM - 10AM). Man, they gave her that eyebrow but I guess it's not as severe as it could be.

VERY, VERY SCARY!!

The eyebrow? Please explain to cro-magnon. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
BTW, thanks. I'll have to set my vcr for that.

The eyebrow, bro. THE eyebrow --- THE UNIBROW that I imagine Frida actually had in real life. You know, that scary look when two eyebrows become one as they 'bridge the gap' across the nose. Just like, uh... CRO-MAGNON? NEANDERTHAL? :lol: Let me tell you, bro, 'IT SHO AIN'T PRETTY'!

**sutnop** · October 26th, 2002, 06:11 PM

I can't really find any arousal in thinking or watching celebs...
Seeing a beautiful person is liking seeing a beautiful painting.
its done much better in Person then on TV.

If I have to define an element of celebertory beauty I would pick Martina Colombari or Ryan Phillipe.....

**paul** · October 28th, 2002, 01:49 AM

Waaaaah. I missed Salma today. I got caught up last night and forgot to set the vcr :sad:
OK, i remembered I have a membership to Wherehouse Video and promptly went out and rented the "From Dusk Till Dawn" dvd. Because Wherehouse also sells porn

, I trust I will not get Salma edited. I'll comment on the movie when I'm through.

**Voyage** · October 28th, 2002, 07:53 AM

BTW does anyone remember Salma's character in 54. She was Anita and remember at the end of the movie when Studio 54 was closed on New Year's Eve (in the movie) she sings on stage. What is the name of the song she sang?

Voyage :lol:

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**paul** · October 29th, 2002, 01:07 AM

OK, I just got through watching "From Dusk Till Dawn." GOD.....DAMN she's fine. Oh Salma, I'd drink a tub o' yo bath water. Now my gay friends, come clean to uncle paul. If you saw her in this movie, you gave more than a passing thought to being "straight" didn't you. Com'n, you can tell me in secret back in that closet

I would have love to have heard Salma say "would you please eat my ..." Mmmm, mmmm!

**sutnop** · October 29th, 2002, 03:45 AM

I think most of your friends would prefer George Clooney to Selma in that movie

:grin:

**Boodikka** · October 30th, 2002, 08:26 AM

OK, Paul.........I hope you are prepared for a steady ass-whupping. Be prepared for Capoeira, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do and the deadliest art of all.........STREET BITCH (my own invention)!. I told you to STAY AWAY FROM SALMA! That includes even thinking about her, ya big PERV! :lol:

**paul** · October 30th, 2002, 01:43 PM

Originally Written by Boodikka

OK, Paul.........I hope you are prepared for a steady ass-whupping. Be prepared for Capoeira, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do and the deadliest art of all.........STREET BITCH (my own invention)!. I told you to STAY AWAY FROM SALMA! That includes even thinking about her, ya big PERV! :lol:

Speaking of being a big PERV, having you work me over may not be such a bad thing. :) Hey it's all worth it to become one with SALMA.

**markydefad** · October 30th, 2002, 09:50 PM

Sorry, but if I had to choose between Salma & George Clooney... NO CONTEST--Clooney it is. :lol:

Salma was on Letterman last night...she was a decent guest...BUT she was sorta covered up in a black pants suit. She showed that same film clip from "Frida" where she drinks more liquor than the guys and wins a chance to "tango" with Ashley Judd.

The movie has gotten mixed reviews--some raves, some mediocre, some pans...most of the acting praise has gone to Salma's co-star Alfred Molina who plays Diego Rivera. Salma has been praised by Ebert & Roeper as showing more range than previously evident and dismissed as by others as shallow and not nearly gritty enough. The film's visual style has been praised almost universally, however,

Anyone seen the film?