HIGHLA-L Digest - 16 Feb 2001 to 17 Feb 2001 (#2001-72)
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Topics of the day:
1. Test... (3)
2. Positive Endgame Review
3. =?iso-8859-2?Q?don=E1t_take_my_head!?=
4. Eurominutes_Raven - The Unknown Soldier (2)
5. no
6. FW: [HLDU2001] hldu3 highlights tape
7. Positive Endgame Review _ possible spoilers
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 09:39:40 -0000
From: Jette Goldie <jette@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Test...
> HI all
>
> I've had no posts in over 24 hours and was wondering if there is a problem
> at my end?
Nah, it just went quiet for a bit :-)
(I take it Lance shut up for a while <g>)
Jette
Glory may be fleeting, but obscurity is forever!
bosslady@scotlandmail.com
http://www.jette.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fanfic.html
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 07:13:57 EST
From: Dotiran@aol.com
Subject: Positive Endgame Review
>From Barnes & Noble.com
An energetic romp with dazzling special effects and a surfeit of
sword-swinging action, Highlander: Endgame continues the epic saga of
immortal Scottish warrior Connor MacLeod. The title character -- created in
1986's <A
HREF="http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?userid=1LWOYC0JQH&wrk
=3622078">Highlander</A> and portrayed for the fourth time by <A
HREF="http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?userid=1LWOYC0JQH&ctr
=617850">Christopher Lambert</A> -- dominates the early reels but then yields
center stage to dashing <A
HREF="http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?userid=1LWOYC0JQH&ctr
=636175">Adrian Paul</A>, who plays Connor's younger brother Duncan and is
known best as the star of the successful Highlander television series. As the
film opens, a bitter, disillusioned Connor retreats to the hidden sanctuary
where battle-weary immortals seek seclusion when they tire of "the game" -- a
flip abbreviation for hunting down and decapitating other immortals. The
malevolent Kell (<A
HREF="http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?userid=1LWOYC0JQH&ctr
=636314">Bruce Payne</A>), an archenemy of the MacLeods from the 16th
century, lays waste to the sanctuary and then, to complete his revenge,
hastens to the city in which the unsuspecting Duncan lives. Director <A
HREF="http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?userid=1LWOYC0JQH&ctr
=729851">Douglas Aarniokoski</A>, working from a script that elaborates on
concepts established by the TV show, brings a dynamic visual sensibility to
the creatively staged clashes between Duncan and Kell, and he keeps things
moving at a rapid clip to maintain the story's intensity. Replete with the
quasi-mythical elements and warrior-ethos references that have made this
screen franchise so popular, Highlander: Endgame will delight hard-core fans
and series newcomers alike. Ed Hulse
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 10:14:37 -0500
From: pgannon <pgannon@OPTonline.net>
Subject: Re: Test...
Hi, Carmel. No posts to me either. Guess the troll had to sleep
sometime....... Everyone must be enjoying the peace and quiet!
Peggie ;-P
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carmel Macpherson" <tunnack@ozemail.com.au>
To: <HIGHLA-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: Test...
> HI all
>
> I've had no posts in over 24 hours and was wondering if there is a problem
> at my end?
>
>
> Kind regards
>
> Carmel Macpherson
> Co-Convenor, Highlander DownUnder
> http://www.hldu.org
>
> Chief, EDM Corps
> http://carmel.simplenet.com/
>
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 10:38:17 -0500
From: KLZ <zklee@patriot.net>
Subject: Re: Test...
>
> I've had no posts in over 24 hours and was wondering if there is
> a problem
> at my end?
Nope. Just no new eps.
:::: sigh ::::
ZK
zklee@huskynet.com
(Joined a Stargate SG1 list in desperation)(Spent the first day
reminiscing about scintillating Highla-L discussiona and
foolery)(There's no place like home! There's no place like
home! Auntie Em! Auntie Em!)
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 19:32:01 -0000
From: Rita Ballantyne <kilmarnock.oradea@virginnet.co.uk>
Subject: =?iso-8859-2?Q?don=E1t_take_my_head!?=
as I mentioned, I'm a new fan of Angel. I used to be and still am a
Highlander
> fan. but their series r long over and i was hungry.
> i think angel is the closest one can get to Highlander. bec:
>
> 1. angel is immortal
> 2 angel is adorable
> 3 angel has human and immortal loves
> 4 fights against the bad and is a good fighter
> 5 has principles
> 6 his watcher is his friend
> 7 is abt 400 years old
> 8 could be hurt more emotionally than physically (and usually, IS!)
> 9 his immortal love keeps coming back w him from time to time
> 10 can't have kids!
>
> hmm.. where did i hear that before I wonder...
>
> Rita
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 14:29:09 -0500
From: jjswbt@earthlink.net
Subject: Eurominutes_Raven - The Unknown Soldier
Another episode featuring a relatively "young" Immortal that Amanda came across just before they *became* Immortal. Was she "destined" to be their teacher..and skipped out of the job? Who found Fielding after the battle in WWI and told him what he was? Who showed him the rules? Who let him keep that silly doughboy uniform he ends up wearing ?
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The Unknown Soldier
Most of the Eurominutes are made up of an expanded flashback of Amanda's first meeting with Fielding.
American: We see soldiers running, battle scene, men on horseback thundering about and then the American camp. A soldier is talking on the field telephone "We need it right now" . Amanda comes around the corner of a tent, leading a horse. She sees the General exit a tent and proceed to give Fielding his orders (and the jewels."
Euro: We see soldiers running, battle scene, men on horseback thundering about and then the American camp. A soldier is talking on the field telephone "We need it right now" A very young soldier is leading a horse. He comes around a corner and encounters Amanda in her peasant mode.
Soldier: "You there! Mademoiselle. What are you doing here? All civilians have been evacuated."
Amanda: <in a thick incomprehensible "French" accent. She is carrying a basket.> "Oh , monsieur. I am zo zorry. I did not know.<unintelligible> whiskey? You're thirsty? Perhaps you buy? <unintelligible..the price maybe?>"
Soldier: <flustered>No. You can't... I mean...you're not allowed here."
Amanda: "But it's homemade. From <she searches for the word> le pomme..how do you say?....apples? From the apples of my own farm."
Soldier: "You have to leave this area. It's too dangerous."
Amanda:"But I squeezed le pomme myself. Very ripe they were too. And juicy."
Soldier: <weakening under the force of Amanda sexuality <gag>:"I'm sorry. I have my orders."
Amanda:" What are orders compared to the fruits of nature? <heaves her chest at him> I just want you to sample my fruits. <uncorks bottle> Just a drink between friends. Even in war, man needs a friend. How long has it been since you've had a friend?"
Soldier: "I guess it couldn't hurt." <takes bottle>
Amanda:"Oh monsieur! You've made me very happy!"
Soldier: "One drink."
Amanda:"Yes, one healthy drink."
<soldier drinks >
Amanda: "Refreshing, no?"
<soldier looks "funny"..passes out.>
Amanda:<no French accent> "Unconscious, yes? Adieu sweet prince. You keep the basket <sets it down by him> I'll take the horse."
.
She leads the horse away. Amanda comes around the corner of a tent, leading a horse. She sees the General exit a tent and proceed to give Fielding his orders (and the jewels."
Scene 2: The police station. Nick, Lucy and Amanda in Magnus' office after Fielding has refused to ID Amanda..and after they pull guns on each other in front of the police station. Magnus has tried to get Nick or Amanda to talk..he finally turns his attention on Lucy. She acts as if she will help but instead of answering his questions she continues to do her crossword puzzle.
American:
Lucy:" You wouldn't happen to know a three letter name for a palindromic diarist?"
Magnus: <standing by Lucy> "Screw all of you. <moves to Amanda> Don't even smile!" <Magnus leaves room>
Nick <to Lucy>:"Nin. As in Anais Nin.
Lucy:"Thanks! Yes!"
Euro:
Lucy:" You wouldn't happen to know a three letter name for a palindromic diarist?"
Magnus: <standing by Lucy> "Screw all of you..I'm bringing in the witness. <moves to phone on desk. Picks up receiver> "Chapman?" <holds phone away from mouth and yells>"Where the hell is Chapman!?" <hangs up and heads for door>
Magnus:"Don't even smile!" <Magnus leaves room>
Nick <to Lucy>:"Nin. As in Anais Nin.
Lucy:"Thanks! Yes!"
Magnus stomps through the police station . He arrives at an interrogation room and yells "Chapman!". <no response> He opens the door . Chapman is on the floor, mostly unconscious. "Jeez., Chapman," Magnus hurries over and helps Chapman to sit.
Chapman:"This is NOT a good day!!"
Magnus" Damn it!" <bangs fist on cabinet.>
Scene 3. Nick has taken Fielding to the graveyard. Amanda arrives. Amanda and Fielding go off to talk.Finally , we have:
American:
Fielding:" You killed 120 of my brothers. It's time you honored those deaths."
He walks away and Amanda goes back toward Magnus' grave. Cut to Amanda standing alone at grave.
Euro:
Fielding:"You killed 120 of my brothers. It's time you honored those deaths."
He walks away and Amanda goes back toward Magnus' grave. Nick is waiting there.
Amanda:"That's over."
Nick:"Just like that?"
Amanda:"Just like that."
Nick:"Lift?"
Amanda:"No. I think I need a little time ."
Nick looks concerned but turns and walks away. Cut to Amanda standing alone at grave.
Scene 4:The tag.
American. At the very end, Amanda and Nick walk away. We follow until they enter the shadows of the nearby trees.Fade out.
Euro. We follow them all the way into the trees. The camera pulls back until we are looking at the sky through tree branches. Fade out.
*************************
::Yawn::::
Wendy(Fielding was a jerk.)(Amanda's crisis of conscience was unconvincing.)(*Nick* introduced her to her conscience?)(Nick???)(Boy...Duncan would have loved that!)
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 19:36:44 -0000
From: Jette Goldie <jette@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Eurominutes_Raven - The Unknown Soldier
(*Nick* introduced her to her conscience?)(Nick???)(Boy...Duncan would have
loved that!)
Dunky obviously didn't try hard enough ;-)
Jette
Glory may be fleeting, but obscurity is forever!
bosslady@scotlandmail.com
http://www.jette.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fanfic.html
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 23:42:51 -0000
From: Rita Ballantyne <kilmarnock.oradea@virginnet.co.uk>
Subject: no
To run true to type is the extinction of a man, his condemnation to
> death. If he cannot be assigned to a category, if he is not a model of
> something, half of what is needed is there. He is still free from
> himself, he has acquired an atom of immortality.
> - Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago-
>
>
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:08:25 +1100
From: Carmel Macpherson <tunnack@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: FW: [HLDU2001] hldu3 highlights tape
Kind regards
Carmel Macpherson
Co-Convenor, Highlander DownUnder
http://www.hldu.org
Chief, EDM Corps
http://carmel.simplenet.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: Sonja van den Ende [mailto:sonjav@powerup.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 17 February 2001 6:15 PM
To: hlaust@yahoogroups.com; HLDU2001@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HLDU2001] hldu3 highlights tape
Hi all,
I've compiled a 3hr highlights tape from HLDU2000. It contains:
Anthony De Longis' sword demonstration
Valentine Pelka's Sunday Q&A
Elizabeth Gracen's Sunday Q&A
Guests assisting with auction items (incl Peter's shirt) <g>
Selected moments from the closing ceremony
Order your copy now for collection at the con! :) Cost is $10AUD. Please
contact me off-list at sonja@hldu.org.
cheer,
Sonja
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Co-convenor, Highlander DownUnder: The Official HL Club of Australia
Visit the HLDU club site: http://www.hldu.org
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 20:43:49 -0500
From: jjswbt@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: Positive Endgame Review _ possible spoilers
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>>From Barnes & Noble.com
>An energetic romp with dazzling special effects and a surfeit of
>sword-swinging action, Highlander: Endgame continues the epic saga of
>immortal Scottish warrior Connor MacLeod. The title character -- created in
>1986's Highlander and portrayed for the fourth time by Christopher Lambert
>-- dominates the early reels but then yields center stage to dashing
>Adrian Paul, who plays Connor's younger brother Duncan and is
>known best as the star of the successful Highlander television series. As the
>film opens, a bitter, disillusioned Connor retreats to the hidden sanctuary
>where battle-weary immortals seek seclusion when they tire of "the game" -- a
>flip abbreviation for hunting down and decapitating other immortals. The
>malevolent Kell an archenemy of the MacLeods from the 16th
>century, lays waste to the sanctuary and then, to complete his revenge,
>hastens to the city in which the unsuspecting Duncan lives. Director
>Douglas Aarniokoski, working from a script that elaborates on
>concepts established by the TV show, brings a dynamic visual sensibility to
>the creatively staged clashes between Duncan and Kell, and he keeps things
>moving at a rapid clip to maintain the story's intensity. Replete with the
>quasi-mythical elements and warrior-ethos references that have made this
>screen franchise so popular, Highlander: Endgame will delight hard-core fans
>and series newcomers alike.
<snicker>
Well..it's not like they were going to say it sucked when they are trying to sell it, are they?
Connor "dominates" the early reels?
Duncan is Connor's younger brother?
Did Kell go after Duncan..or did Duncan come to him?
Keeps things moving at a rapid pace so fewer viewers will catch the gaps in the story?
Delight hard-core fans?
<snicker>
Oh hell...I preordered that dang thing too.
Wendy(Must have a complete set.)(No matter what.)
Fairy Killer
jjswbt@earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~jjswbt/index.html
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