Smilla Jasperson was the title character of "Smilla's Sense of Snow" (originally a freakin' brilliant novel by Peter Hoeg), and was played by Julia Ormond.
Whew! And most folks have to struggle for even one example. (And when they get it, it's usually "The Munificent Seven" by Sting, and then they usually can't remember the title, just something about seven brothers.)
Were this my list (and of course it isn't, but if it were), I'd have to add the first fight between Charlie's Angels and Crispin Glover in the alley. OK, sure, it was derivative of The Matrix. Still cool.
Sublime: I don't know about worst, but when your lead singer croaks himself with a smack overdose, it's time to reconsider your M.O.
Hootie and the Blowfish: My wife calls them Booty and the Ho-fish.
Barenaked Ladies: What the hell are you talking about? Easily the smartest guys currently working in rock, with the possible exception of Thomas Dolby.
Smashmouth: They'd be great if they just got someone else to write their songs.
Sugar Ray: These guys got famous for their ballads, but if you listen to their albums (not that I'm encouraging you to do so), it's all B-grade speed metal. Anyway, they should definitely be launched into the sun.
The Dave Matthews Band: Fucking amen!
Notably missing: Chumbawamba, Coal Chamber, and everyone on the Family Values tour.
Correct on all three, but I'll need the artist before you're credited for 19. (Good catch, though.)
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And what about "Seven Days" by Sting? It's a little different than the Mr. Rogers cut...
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Smilla Jasperson was the title character of "Smilla's Sense of Snow" (originally a freakin' brilliant novel by Peter Hoeg), and was played by Julia Ormond.
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They do! But speaking of complex and masterful musicianship, where's Steely Dan?
OK, I emailed this to Jen thinking that I wouldn't join Listology, but I went and caved and joined anyway. Here are my guesses:
11, I think, is "Rock of Ages" by Def Leppard.
28 would be one of the most excellent songs of all time, "Keep Yourself Alive" by Queen.
35 is "Gett Off" by Prince.
I once walked out of the theater during "Ruthless People". I believe Danny DeVito was in it, but I'm not sure. I'm actively repressing the memory.
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Yes! You are credited.
Indeed. It's like musical herpes - you will never be rid of it, no matter how badly you'd like to be.
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Damn! You're good. 29.
I should have salted it with some Count Basie or John Tesh or something, to throw you off the track.
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Good call! But I'll take anything. It was an open-ended question.
Whew! And most folks have to struggle for even one example. (And when they get it, it's usually "The Munificent Seven" by Sting, and then they usually can't remember the title, just something about seven brothers.)
Anyway, your name goes up.
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Were this my list (and of course it isn't, but if it were), I'd have to add the first fight between Charlie's Angels and Crispin Glover in the alley. OK, sure, it was derivative of The Matrix. Still cool.
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Thanks, Jim. And yes, it's Men at Work. Or Men Without Heads. Or something.
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48 and 51 would be "Almost Famous".
The one from this movie that my wife and I always use: "Your mom kind of freaked me out, man."
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Agreed on many, but not on all. My thoughts:
Extreme: Someone should set their hair on fire.
Crash Test Dummies: Should be used as same.
Sublime: I don't know about worst, but when your lead singer croaks himself with a smack overdose, it's time to reconsider your M.O.
Hootie and the Blowfish: My wife calls them Booty and the Ho-fish.
Barenaked Ladies: What the hell are you talking about? Easily the smartest guys currently working in rock, with the possible exception of Thomas Dolby.
Smashmouth: They'd be great if they just got someone else to write their songs.
Sugar Ray: These guys got famous for their ballads, but if you listen to their albums (not that I'm encouraging you to do so), it's all B-grade speed metal. Anyway, they should definitely be launched into the sun.
The Dave Matthews Band: Fucking amen!
Notably missing: Chumbawamba, Coal Chamber, and everyone on the Family Values tour.