Porcupine 1- Pit Bull 0! 

I'm sorry Sheriff Brodie. I just don't get v.c.'s brand of humour. But what's this about the carcaradon cacarias?" Au Boffo, v.c. 

What's the big rush? "We're on our way home so we can reboot our computer. And catch the latest going's-on on "The Pond!" 

You decide! 

Nuff said! 

New Song by Paul McCartney

And here it is:

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, er, Charlie. 

The "Cat." 

Godzilla in 3-D. The only Hitchcock movie shot in 3-D was "Dial M for Murder."  

"Pulp Fiction" from 1994 is one of me favourites. It made John Travolta a mega star again. A well-crafted film by Quentin Tarantino. The dialogue is superb. Quentin stars in the last segment, none of which are in chronological order. Gimme shelter, v.c. 

"Play it again, Sam" was never uttered by Rick in "Casablanca." Another urban legend run amok. We'll always have Paris, v.c. 

I just had to view "Love Story" again after posting it on the Pond. Preppie and Cavalleri. Paramount Studios was in a bind in 1970, and the movie was almost never made. Arthur Hiller, the director, had to swear an oath to Paramount execs that he would not go a penny over the budget of 2 million bucks. ( a paltry sum these days ) Beau Bridges was the first choice for Ollie, and John Marley had to be talked into doing his part of Jennie's father, Phil. The movie was nominated for 7 academy awards. It was such a blockbuster that it literally saved Paramount from financial ruin. Where do I begin? v.c. 

The Paramount Theatre 

Paramount and Loews Grand, the latter "showing only 'MGM' movies." 

Loew's Grand. Red Skelton on the marque.  

Pictures of Theatres From Back In The Day! 

"Exhibit C." Today I snapped this photo with my cell phone of my boss. He put on "his face" after closing the door to his office. It was frightening to say the least. He said he thought I could do a better job. "I agreed- to survive." [ apologies to Olga ] After our mano a mano it was clear ( crystal ) to me as to what he expected. Briggs, now Kurtz! They still make 'em like they used to. But now they're living on the edge.  

There are artists everywhere. Who'd a thunk it! 

Latte Art?

Latte art! What will they think of next? For more pics go to:  

You won't find this at your local Starbucks emporium.  

Mammatus Clouds. Shot in Nebraska. As me mom used to say: "Never heard of setch!" [ such ]  

Looks like meringue, eh? 

Puffballs! 

John Travolta made a HUGE comeback by starring in "Pulp Affliction, er, Fiction." 

These two cats ( no relation ) tried out for the parts but were rejected. 

"Pulp Fiction" is one of me all time favourites. Cleverly woven together. It is not in chronological order, so Quentin has to put the puzzle together. And a fine job, we here at the Pond might add.