Attention Somervillains --
On Guard
a French swashbuckling movie, is playing tomorrow at the Brattle. Since it's supposed to be a dreadful snow day, I'm all about leaving the car behind to go by T to see the 2:15 or 4:45 show. Anybody interested in joining me, please let me know!
Ready for a little old-fashioned swashbuckling? Well, this acclaimed French film is ready to deliver. The villainous Count Gonzague (Luchini) stands to inherit a fortune from his cousin, the Duke of Nevers (Perez), but not if the dashing duke produces an heir before Gonzague can bump him off. Lagardere (Auteuil), a promising young swordsman, is hired to do the dirty deed, but instead develops a friendship with the Duke and earns his trust when he warns him of a cowardly ambush. The pair then set off from Paris to the provinces, where a one-night stand has given Nevers a child by the daughter of a local nobleman. A wedding beckons, but not before Gonzague unleashes his worst, leaving Lagardere protecting the baby, and swearing vengeance. But, our hero must bide his time, disguised as a humpback for 16 years, hiding the rightful heir, until the time is right for revenge.
My friends who run Punk Rock Aerobics are starting classes at TT the Bears in Cambridge, MA today. TT's is on Brookline St. in Central Square. To celebrate, they're having a party at TT's beginning at 8:30. A bunch of musicians will each be performing one or two "acoustic" versions of various punk rock classic hits.
Performers include: Cubby Berk (Lovers),
Ray Needs (Beefy DC) & Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas),
Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom),
Jim Buni (Buttercup),
Nate Albert & Mikey Welsh (The Kickovers),
The Operators,
Melissa & Meredith of Heavy Stud,
Rich Pontius (The Touch Me Theres),
Chris Toppin (Fuzzy) & Hilken Mancini (Count Me Outs),
Michelle Paulhaus (The Dents),
Dave Sakowski (Swizzle),.... and your truly. I'll be doing two Ramones songs on theremin. :)
I don't know the order of the performers, but it's FREE.
DC area Buffistas: In preparation for kicking off a Buffy rpg, I'm having a Buffy DVD party Wednesday Jan. 8th. This is remedial buffing up (sorry) for some non-fan players, but we'll probably watch the Season 3 DVDs anyway because I'M running the show.
All are welcome, email me at zone_wombat@yahoo.com.
Got a thank you note from Doug Petrie today, for the baby basket we sent.
Text as follows:
Dear Allyson,
Big, fat (if somewhat belated) thanks to you and the Buffistas for the groovy baby basket!
All loves and appreciated...
The knitted hat from VA a particular favorite.
Again, thanks and love and gratitude from me, my wife, and of course little Henry Joseph.
Heart
Doug Petrie
I will scan the card in tomorrow for your viewing pleasure...along with the picture of the World's Cutest Mutant Enemylet, which was enclosed. Cute baby, man.
Note from Doug Petrie.
Cute Petrie bairn!
edited because Joss is the doughy one, right?
THE BRONX BUFFY DVD PARTY IS ON!
Saturday, here in the Bronx, starting between 4 and 5 and running until people want to go home. Easy to get to by car or subway. Last minute partygoers are welcome-just e-mail by Saturday noon for directions at TDRaicer@aol.com.
Food will be gettable (good Italian, and decent Indian and Chinese available), there will be pie, and the chance to stroke Willow and Giles.
