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What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films
Pretty Baby was controversial in its time, dont think they could make it now, even after the peak of the PC movement. We just got to the point where Leno can joke about weed on late night tv.I cant remember the names of the actors (kids) in To Kil... 
What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films
For another incredible child performance remember Tatum O'neil in Paper Moon. She and her dad Ryan were both superb, great film.Just watched William H Macy in a strange, violent movie called Edmund. You think he was a good in Fargo? Not for the sq... 
What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films
There is an "uncut international" version of Leon the professional. Its 24 min longer and most of the additional is the relationship between Leon and the girl. In both versions they resist injecting any sexual tone to Leon's attitude, but the prec... 
What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - R Downey Jr/ Val KilmerDirty Filthy Love - Brit Down in the Vally - Edward Norton indyPretty Persuasion - It aint CluelessRepo Man - 80s cult love it Sexy Beast - he's no GandhiShallow Grave - BritHard Times - Bronson overloo... 
Spraying the platter
Once you have installed the lights you can have it lowered and get some rims. 
Systemdek IIX possible upgrades help needed.
Footsurgs post popped up when I checked mine. He may be right, sure looks like he knows more about it than me, hell I cant even spell Systemdek! 
Systemdek IIX possible upgrades help needed.
I believe this turntable is still available as the Audio Note TT1. The AN version looks very similar but sports an acrilic platter. It looks like it sits on the same inner platter the glass sits on on the original Systemdec. Having owned a Systemd... 
Authenticating Autographed Items?
Good thing certificates of authenticity cant be faked. 
Ringo Starr or Charlie Watts???
Underselling Ringo is kinda sad, like the way many dismiss George's profound contribution to the most influential band in modern history. Watts is great but face it, he seldom had to stretch playing with the Stones like Ringo did with the Beatles.... 
small powered monitor; Yamaha vs Fostex
Search audioengine, they seem to be quite popular with lots of reviews. 
Which Intergrated amp for starter??
Cambridge Audio makes high value int amps. Azure 540A v2 is a great place to start a "budget" system. About $250 or so used. I have one as for second system and its surprisingly good. 
Blockbuster goes Blu-ray, HD DVD=beta?,
OK this does not make me happy with the Toshiba HD DVD player I bought. About 5-6 weeks after sending coupon and bar code p-o-p for the 5 free HD DVDs, I received a notice stating stocking problems that will postpone my DVDs a few more weeks. This... 
Small Floor Stander or Monitor For Large Room
Don't count out the Totem 1s. They can sound small and "shut in" or "open" and dynamic depending on the amp you use. I don't know at what levels you listen, but run fullrange with subs in my medium room, anemic is not a word I would ever have used... 
solution for a very bright room?
Just for starters, a thick rug and curtains for the sliding glass door will take a bite out your problems. Wall hangings, bookshelves and other furniture will break up sound waves as would large plants. Sometimes dispersion is preferable to absorp... 
Blockbuster goes Blu-ray, HD DVD=beta?,
How many hundred dollars is pride of ownership worth? Think I will stick with the D2 as "work in progress" does not instill confidence, at least for me. Less complex may mean less chance of problems.