What have you seen recently?
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I went to a spontaneous (on my part) evening of culture last night held at a pub in town. There were several different performers, some poets, singers, and folky type bands. Not my usual cuppa, but a pleasant enough time. Anyway I saw a few things that left me puzzled. Yes, i know, not difficult that 
There were two poets, and both them read their poems from their phones!! It felt like they were cheating somehow. That is, if they were singers, you wouldn't rate them much if they sang the lyrics whilst reading off the sheets in their hands would you? I then I thought, having no previous experience of this, did poets of old do that (have the words written in front of them) and is this just the new generation version of it? How odd.
And then, inbetween one of the acts, this guy who was sat at the front, got out a really thick book, and started reading it until the next act came on. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking him for doing it, it just seemed really strange thing to do in a busy lively pub.
There were two poets, and both them read their poems from their phones!! It felt like they were cheating somehow. That is, if they were singers, you wouldn't rate them much if they sang the lyrics whilst reading off the sheets in their hands would you? I then I thought, having no previous experience of this, did poets of old do that (have the words written in front of them) and is this just the new generation version of it? How odd.
And then, inbetween one of the acts, this guy who was sat at the front, got out a really thick book, and started reading it until the next act came on. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking him for doing it, it just seemed really strange thing to do in a busy lively pub.
Poets (in my experience) often read their poetry from books or printouts. I have a friend who is a poet and have been to quite a few readings. She actually memorises her poems because there is a performance aspect to her work.
I think a memorised and performed poem works better than a somewhat dry reading from a book - or a phone.
I think a memorised and performed poem works better than a somewhat dry reading from a book - or a phone.
That's so true, that movie's got tons of those shots!
I saw Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare yesterday (straight to dvd animation by Jim Henson studios, pretty boring). The day before I finally got round to watching 28 Days Later. It was pretty good although a bit predictable. I didn't know much about it except that it was a zombie movie by Danny Boyle, had a nice surprise seeing some unexpected familiar faces (Christopher Eccleston and Brendan Gleeson). And I got myself a home cinema set to watch these things on
I saw Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare yesterday (straight to dvd animation by Jim Henson studios, pretty boring). The day before I finally got round to watching 28 Days Later. It was pretty good although a bit predictable. I didn't know much about it except that it was a zombie movie by Danny Boyle, had a nice surprise seeing some unexpected familiar faces (Christopher Eccleston and Brendan Gleeson). And I got myself a home cinema set to watch these things on
Tonyblack said:
Poets (in my experience) often read their poetry from books or printouts. I have a friend who is a poet and have been to quite a few readings. She actually memorises her poems because there is a performance aspect to her work.
I think a memorised and performed poem works better than a somewhat dry reading from a book - or a phone.
I think a memorised and performed poem works better than a somewhat dry reading from a book - or a phone.
spideyGirl said:
And then, inbetween one of the acts, this guy who was sat at the front, got out a really thick book, and started reading it until the next act came on. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking him for doing it, it just seemed really strange thing to do in a busy lively pub.
If you're there on your own a busy lively pub can be both lonely and boring. While there's an act on you can give your attention to the performance, but between acts all you can do is drink and watch other people having a good time with their friends, which is rather depressing, when you haven't got any of your own there. A book can occupy your mind and stop you brooding.
MongoGutman said:
spideyGirl said:
And then, inbetween one of the acts, this guy who was sat at the front, got out a really thick book, and started reading it until the next act came on. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking him for doing it, it just seemed really strange thing to do in a busy lively pub.
If you're there on your own a busy lively pub can be both lonely and boring. While there's an act on you can give your attention to the performance, but between acts all you can do is drink and watch other people having a good time with their friends, which is rather depressing, when you haven't got any of your own there. A book can occupy your mind and stop you brooding.
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