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      at the BWE 100th episode party. They are both so blonde. That color blonde that does not exist in real life but only with chemical enhancement. They're beautiful though.
    • Melba Moore
      in the airport in Nairobi, Kenya! We smiled at each other over Nescafe (aka coffee).
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      at Murray's Bagels. She looked really punk rock.
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      at A History of Violence at Cinema Village. They were so cute and followed us everywhere from the movies to Cedar Tavern and back to the movies. They probably thought we were following them.
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      pushing their baby down 13th Street. I was having a meeting at Cosi around the corner from my overcrowded office. I looked out the window and there they were. They stopped in front of my window and were doing the, who should take the baby conversation. I was trying to listen to the person talking to me but I could not and she was not the type of person who would understand my distraction by these celebs. They are both really attractive but almost too much so. His sneakers were new. His jeans were new. It was weird. I like imperfection.
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      running on 18th Street. I realized that I've seen him many times before and just did not realize it. He was smaller than I thought he's be but I guess most people are.
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      which was not a big deal to me but my friend Marina apparently sees her all the time. This was her fourth sighting. I said she should say something like, "I see you everywhere. We should hang out." Marina wouldn't take the bait.
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      with Isha on our way to the PATH station on 9th Street and 6th Ave. He is very tall but as my friend says, one cheeseburger away from being fat. His bodyguard "subtely" was wearing a jogging suit next to him. I guess they exercise together. He wasn't so hot to me but another girl flipped out when she saw him so what do I know.
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      on New Year's Eve but you gotta buy me a few drinks to hear that story.
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      in Union Square looking tall and handsome. I’ve always had a strange little crush on him.
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    January 22, 2005

    Shakespeare Behind Bars

    I haven't seen this movie but I am very intrigued by it.  It is one of the many selections at this year's Sundance Film Festival.  Check out this annoying review from Variety about the film:

    Volunteer director Curt Tofteland oversees rehearsals, but recedes into the background early on as the pic concentrates on his cast.  During interactions and one-on-one interviews taped on HD video over 37 weeks, felons in the theater program (identified only by first names) gradually reveal themselves as unexpectedly insightful and self-aware. More surprisingly, cons are mostly well-spoken and civil, except for an occasional flurry of "artistic differences" (which, fortunately, are not settled with shivs or smackdowns).

    I love "Hollywood speak".  They can't describe people fully.  They have to use words like "cons".   And surprisingly they didn't stab each other during rehearsals.  Um ... ok.  I assume that the men that they allow to be in this program wouldn't be the ones who would stab each other at rehearsals.  And as for their "surprising insight", I won't even go there.

    Posted at 05:35 PM in Flicks |

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    Curt L. Tofteland

    Hey Tuckergurl,

    Thanks for your comments about "hollywood speak." The writer is trying too hard to be hip and only shows ignorance (not to be confused with stupidity) of what really happens in prisons, as opposed to what hollywood, HBO or television hype us to believe takes place.

    Blessings to you in the new year.

    Curt L. Tofteland
    Founder and Producing Artistic Director
    Shakespeare Behind Bars

    Posted by: Curt L. Tofteland | January 23, 2005 at 08:22 PM

    Fride Vedde

    Well, I just returned from a Sundance screening now and lack the ability in few words to describe the film's power and effect on me. I was forced to face my own unconsious prejudice towards the personal qualities of people behind bars and felt increasingly humble witnessing the inmates' passion and insight into themselves. It is also hard to walk away without questioning the institution of prison itself.

    Posted by: Fride Vedde | January 28, 2005 at 11:38 PM

    tuckergurl

    All of this talk makes me want to see the film more! Does anyone know who picked it up?

    Posted by: tuckergurl | February 01, 2005 at 06:28 PM

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