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 CRUD CLUB: NON-NINJA NINTH REWATCH Weds 19th November, 19.45 GMT
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 11-10-2025 08:53
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Time for Le Club de Crud* to turn its considerable/commendable attention to the plight of endangered species as rare as posh in the Potteries, as the old saying** goes. LET’S DO THIS! When? Weds 19th Nov., 19.45 GMT. Yes, the clocks would have gone back. In the Potteries, of course, they already started off quite a long way back so you can only imagine what sort of savage mire they’ll find themselves in this time round. What Are We Watching? SON OF KONG (1933). Presumably confirmed by paternity test. Why ON EARTH Are We Watching It? Because if we didn’t, who else would? Actually, there’s a bloke in Chiswick… How? By clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmFIe...mp;t=1447s What Can We Expect? A big ape. And a lot of dinosaurs - personally, I'm hoping for a Mr T Rex, possibly with a fear of flying pterodactyls. Wikipedia says the scriptwriter set out to write a funny film. Well, WE'LL be the judge of THAT!!! I mean, WE'RE the people who arrive fresh from turning the mighty ‘METROPOLIS’ into a slapstick comedy!!!!!!!!!!! Key Questions: Will Paula be on Jodhpur Watch? Will Brad detect tell-tale traces of ‘Dies Irae’ in the soundtrack? Will OSP order a new settee to hide behind? Will Taiellin put in a bid for OSP's old settee so she can hide behind it? Will CB just shut the eff up for five minutes? Did You Know? The execrable ‘King Kong Song’ is OSP’s favourite ABBA track?!! I know!!! I was slightly surprised too! Still. Each to their own. Actually, I’m just hearing it’s now been nudged into second place by ‘Bang-A-Boomerang’. Frankly, what you choose to do with your boomerang in the privacy of your own home is entirely a matter for you, your conscience and the neighbours you invite round to share the experience. * High time we tried to attract a slightly higher-class clientele than….well, than you and me, basically... ** About six minutes old, to be precise. |
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| Paula |
Posted on 11-10-2025 19:19
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And may the gods help us that the ginger mercenary NEVER wears jodhpurs! Other than that, you had me laughing out loud already and can't wait for the film to start! Cheers.
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| Brad |
Posted on 11-10-2025 19:28
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Will Brad detect tell-tale traces of ‘Dies Irae’ in the soundtrack? For those who didn't get their degree in Music Education, and take Music History twice (because they failed it the first time) Dies Irae (Dee-es E-Ray) is Latin for Day of Wrath, a Gregoran Chant dating back to the 13th century. The motiff is pops up surprisingly frequently in modern music, quoted extensively in Berlioz' Symphony Fantastique, and quoted in whole or in part in movie soundtracks like Star Wars A New Hope (part of the Death Star theme), The Shining, The Lion King, and even Citizen Kane. It is used to musically symbolize death or tragedy. . .  Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 11-10-2025 19:40
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And may the gods help us that the ginger mercenary NEVER wears jodhpurs! Other than that, you had me laughing out loud already and can't wait for the film to start! Cheers. I'm willing to bet that Councilor Chesku wore jodhpurs, and that's why Anna shot him.... . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 12-10-2025 08:43
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That's all excellent. Seems we're already bubbling up into a state of semi-hysteria at the prospect of a spot of vicarious gorilla-grappling. And, for me, a key takeaway is that I've been giving Hector B WAY too much credit over the years.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 20-10-2025 09:29
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Nice to see all that Music education finally came in useful, Brad.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 20-10-2025 10:52
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I hope there will be no cruelty to gorillas in this film, Cretinous B... a boomerang could be whizzing your way soon, if so. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 20-10-2025 10:58
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Will Brad detect tell-tale traces of ‘Dies Irae’ in the soundtrack? For those who didn't get their degree in Music Education, and take Music History twice (because they failed it the first time) Dies Irae (Dee-es E-Ray) is Latin for Day of Wrath, a Gregoran Chant dating back to the 13th century. The motiff is pops up surprisingly frequently in modern music, quoted extensively in Berlioz' Symphony Fantastique, and quoted in whole or in part in movie soundtracks like Star Wars A New Hope (part of the Death Star theme), The Shining, The Lion King, and even Citizen Kane. It is used to musically symbolize death or tragedy. That's really interesting and also makes a lot of sense. Even if we aren't as knowledgeable on classical works, the music quoted in soundtracks does its job of making us feel grim/sad/wary etc. They knew how to write back in the day. Good to know the music operates. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 13-11-2025 19:34
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I can't be with you for this, but I wish you luck. Meanwhile, if you haven't already watched it, LAVALANTULA might be just the thing for a quiet night in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBHDn...BHDn_LNy6M (And wonder of wonders, there's a sequel). "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 13-11-2025 19:40
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PS. I once sang Dies Irae, but the Verdi one, rather than the Gregorian,
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Brad |
Posted on 16-11-2025 21:37
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Saw this ages ago. One question I want answered: Is there a Queen Kong, or was this an early experiment by The Clone Masters gone horribly wrong?
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 19-11-2025 09:09
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Really do mind if I sit this one out but tied up with other stuff tonight. Won’t be able to come out to play this time round. |
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:38
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Reporting in for Son of Kong. Hello.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:40
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I can't remember! if I've seen this film. It's the sort of film I would have watched having seen King Kong. We'll see if it all comes flooding back.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:42
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I can't remember! if I've seen this film. It's the sort of film I would have watched having seen King Kong. We'll see if it all comes flooding back. I'm thinking the same thing. I can't remember if I've seen this before or not. I keep mixing it up with Mighty Joe Young. Resist the Host
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:43
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Wondering why he's not known as Prince Kong.... That's how it works, right?
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:43
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Wondering why he's not known as Prince Kong.... That's how it works, right? Unless he's illegitimate? then he'd be Fitzkong, right? . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:44
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I can't remember! if I've seen this film. It's the sort of film I would have watched having seen King Kong. We'll see if it all comes flooding back. I'm thinking the same thing. I can't remember if I've seen this before or not. I keep mixing it up with Mighty Joe Young. I've definitely seen MJY. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:45
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I'm starting.
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:45
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I can't remember! if I've seen this film. It's the sort of film I would have watched having seen King Kong. We'll see if it all comes flooding back. I'm thinking the same thing. I can't remember if I've seen this before or not. I keep mixing it up with Mighty Joe Young. Mighty Joe Young can in no way be considered a Krud Film. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:46
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Wondering why he's not known as Prince Kong.... That's how it works, right? Unless he's illegitimate? then he'd be Fitzkong, right? Are casting aspersions at Kong Junior's parentage? Shame on you! Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:46
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Oh, those pretentious cast introductions....
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:47
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Rule One: Never remind the viewers of the Classic Film you are ripping off in the middle of your Krud Film.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:47
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I can't remember! if I've seen this film. It's the sort of film I would have watched having seen King Kong. We'll see if it all comes flooding back. I'm thinking the same thing. I can't remember if I've seen this before or not. I keep mixing it up with Mighty Joe Young. Mighty Joe Young can in no way be considered a Krud Film. I thought that but then if we watched it, I thought it might set a precedent and we could watch some B movies that were actually good. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:48
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Wondering why he's not known as Prince Kong.... That's how it works, right? Unless he's illegitimate? then he'd be Fitzkong, right? Are casting aspersions at Kong Junior's parentage? Shame on you! King Kong is clearly King, but if Son of's mother is a commoner, he's still illegitimate re the royal line. (re Henry VIII, only son, born not to a queen)..... Even we Americans know this... Thanks to The Six Wives Of.... . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:49
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I do not like Robert Armstrong as an actor. He is reprising his role here and he's just as bad of actor as in the first film.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:49
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That is a refreshing attitude...he regrets capturing KK.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:50
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Hey, an actual Asian playing an Asian in a thirties film.... BBC take note re Talons of Weng Chiang....
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:51
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That is a refreshing attitude...he regrets capturing KK. The King Kong saga ended very badly so what does he do? Goes again to get another ape hoping it be all right this time. Resist the Host
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:51
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Wondering why he's not known as Prince Kong.... That's how it works, right? Unless he's illegitimate? then he'd be Fitzkong, right? Are casting aspersions at Kong Junior's parentage? Shame on you! King Kong is clearly King, but if Son of's mother is a commoner, he's still illegitimate re the royal line. (re Henry VIII, only son, born not to a queen)..... Even we Americans know this... Thanks to The Six Wives Of.... But he wasn't married to her either so does that make him a double bastard? Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:51
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Why are they wearing hats indoors?
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:52
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Hey, an actual Asian playing an Asian in a thirties film.... BBC take note re Talons of Weng Chiang.... And Christopher Lee as Fu Manchu... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:52
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Wondering what the Brits think of that Irish/Scotts/Cockney/Welsh accent... or whatever it's supposed to be... I know what I think of it.....
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:52
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Why are they wearing hats indoors? To denote an idiot on screen? Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:53
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Wondering why he's not known as Prince Kong.... That's how it works, right? Unless he's illegitimate? then he'd be Fitzkong, right? Are casting aspersions at Kong Junior's parentage? Shame on you! King Kong is clearly King, but if Son of's mother is a commoner, he's still illegitimate re the royal line. (re Henry VIII, only son, born not to a queen)..... Even we Americans know this... Thanks to The Six Wives Of.... But he wasn't married to her either so does that make him a double bastard? Ask Jon Snow... wait.... . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:54
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All these people belong to the bad actor club.
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:54
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Why are they wearing hats indoors? To denote an idiot on screen? No, that happens when they speak. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:54
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Wondering what the Brits think of that Irish/Scotts/Cockney/Welsh accent... or whatever it's supposed to be... I know what I think of it..... Oh the guy in the bowler? I thought he was german/jewish but then his name is Mickey. Usually a sign of an irishman in films... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:54
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Colombo??? Just one more thing, sir....l.
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| Paula |
Posted on 19-11-2025 19:55
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Well, this looks like a really fake backdrop of the tropics to me!
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