TimeTinker
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« on: June 26, 2010, 06:02:09 pm » |
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I know this is a film which holds a special place in the hearts of many UK steampunks and I have just noticed that it is going to be screened tommorrow (Sunday) at 2.55 on Channel 4. Chance once again to see Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond use the Third Foot and Mouth to thwart the machinations of the Khasi of Kalabar and no doubt launch a hundred new quotes, puns and gags.
Would it be too sad if I chose to watch it in my kilt and pith helmet? Probably yes but it simply serves to show respect don't you think?
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Angus A Fitziron
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2010, 06:39:57 pm » |
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Would it be too sad if I chose to watch it in my kilt and pith helmet?
Absolutely not! It would be the ideal viewing dress code, I can't think of anything more perfect, particularly if you have a camp chair and crate of IPA close to hand. |
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RoseOak
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2010, 07:25:25 pm » |
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Wooh Hooo!! and no, I think it would be most fitting to watch it in said garb.
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Rockula
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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2010, 07:30:49 pm » |
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With tomorrow likely to be the hottest day of the year so far I think watching this whilst wearing a kilt would be a most sensible thing to do as long as you have the electric fan correctly positioned. I believe I may use the occasion to indulge in a mild curry and some cold libations.  |
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Kolinski Cheztocovich
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2010, 07:38:26 pm » |
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No. I'm going to be sitting on the khazi at this time.
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Well I like science fiction - but I also like victoriana.
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Dr cornelius quack
Rogue Ætherlord
United Kingdom
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2010, 07:54:39 pm » |
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Thanks for the reminder Major.
May the blessings of the God 'Shivu' light up your life.
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2010, 08:00:17 pm » |
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I have scheduled this film as my film of choice to slowly fall asleep to.Not in a disrespectful way, its just that time of day and as it going to be bloomin hot I can see my eyes closing rather quickly.I usually fall asleep to Columbo which annoys me immensly coz I really like it.
I say wear what you like.Question is, are you going to wear the kilt in the way that will scare the enemy?
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2010, 10:09:36 pm » |
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Excellent fare when one is under the weather. Khyber and Screaming are two of the best British films ever.
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The Kernel
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2010, 10:59:54 pm » |
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I shall be playing with my Land-Rover in a quarry, but the DVD will be set to record. Mr Harrow - agree on your suggestions there  |
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2010, 11:09:28 pm » |
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We had idly speculated about having an interactive screening of "Carry On Screaming" on the Sunday evening at The Asylum, "frying tonight" "Dan, Dan the lavatory man""Rubbertiti" etc, with people making noises and gestures as appropriate.
An evening of high culture.
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RoseOak
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« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2010, 11:23:46 pm » |
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Excellent fare when one is under the weather. Khyber and Screaming are two of the best British films ever.
Agreed, although I think Screaming goes to no 1 simply because of "foul, feet, smell, ooh something 'orrible" |
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« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2010, 02:09:58 pm » |
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Just to re-asure everyone, Matron has upped the Majors medication. He now is correctly attired and sitting in the appropreate position to scare away the enermy !! I will be sipping pimms in an effort to keep cool.
Yours,
Lady E.
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James Harrison
Rogue Ætherlord
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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2010, 02:10:45 pm » |
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Thank the deities I spotted this thread in time. I hadn't noticed it was on today! That fills up my afternoon nicely |
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Siliconous Skumins
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« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2010, 03:22:54 pm » |
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Thanks for the reminder Major.
May the blessings of the God 'Shivu' light up your life.
As nobody else was willing to bite...... And up yours!   SS |
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Rockula
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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2010, 03:31:11 pm » |
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How sad. I've moved the spare TV so that I can see it from where the computer is positioned. This is a true unifying moment in British Steampunk history. Curry's warming up and the beers are cold. |
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
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« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2010, 04:11:07 pm » |
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I'd forgotten about the gamophone record playing machine gun, now that is steampunk. Dinner party scene to look forward to.
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Miss Groves
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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2010, 06:44:48 pm » |
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that has to be one of my fave films ever.
I have always called people in kilts (half my family) as men in skirts and the devils in skirts....sorry fambly...
and i used to love kenneth williams as the khasi so much...
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James Harrison
Rogue Ætherlord
England
Bachelor of the Arts; Master of the Sciences
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« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2010, 06:55:16 pm » |
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Next meet-up we have we must go Fakir hunting. The season's open until September 30th after all.
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
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« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2010, 07:44:32 pm » |
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I think that when we get around to making up the test "Are you secretly steampunk?" one question will have to be "do you like Carry On Screaming and Carry On Up The Khyber?". A predisposition to these two films does seem to be a clear indicator of steaminess.
I wonder though what the Americans would make of it?
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Sepiachord
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« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2010, 07:21:22 am » |
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Tried to rent this but sadly my local video store doesnt have it on the DVD.
You'd think the largest video store this side of the Mississippi would have such.
D*mn.
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Rockula
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« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2010, 12:14:09 pm » |
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Tried to rent this but sadly my local video store doesnt have it on the DVD.
You'd think the largest video store this side of the Mississippi would have such.
D*mn.
If you can watch Region 2 DVD's it's available for under a fiver. If not you can rent it from Amazon.com FOR $2.99. |
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Sepiachord
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« Reply #22 on: June 28, 2010, 02:57:03 pm » |
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If you can watch Region 2 DVD's it's available for under a fiver. If not you can rent it from Amazon.com FOR $2.99.
I have a regionless player so that is a doable option! |
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Mr Peter Harrow, Esq
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« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2010, 06:08:18 pm » |
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There is hope for our colonial cousins after all, the importation of high culture.
The proper companion piece to Khyber, which is the perfect examination of colonial relations, is Carry On Screaming, which contains Herr Docktors all time favourite femme fatale, Fenella Fielding, why at this very moment in his lab, Herr Doktor is trying to make an Auton Replica of her..... Come to think of it that is pretty much the plot, making living plastic.
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Theophilus Saxe
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« Reply #24 on: June 28, 2010, 07:02:03 pm » |
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Carry On Up the Khyber! Love that movie! The Khazi of Khalibar, Bungdhit Din and his Bhurpas, and the Immortal Sid James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond! "Fakir - off!" |
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