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Signup date: 30 Dec 2009 at 4:48pm

Last login: 16 May 2011 at 5:25pm

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Your thoughts needed urgently .....

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

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Just answer his/her questions... It shouldn't be too hard as it's your thesis and you will know more about it than him/her.
I had 10 people in the room with me when I had my Viva, how many are you expecting to be there?

FAO Moderators - re Dispatcher

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

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Dispatcher is a (sorry had to delete this bit, funny though it was)!!
His trolling skills are pitiful compared to mine.

sign question

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

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Quote From eska:

I've never met anyone that bases their lives around horoscopes, and I've been around for quite a while.

However, sometimes if old granty says things like: 'today you need to be more productive', I use it an excuse to get off his website and do some work.

Well, Eska, you might need to take a look in the mirror, as it sounds like you're basing your life around such things. I didn't even know Mr Grunt had a website...
Na, joking, I've been around for a while aswell, and I've met a few people that wont leave their house without consulting their horoscope, nutters haha.

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Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From eska:

Is astrology dogmatic? I thought it was a bit of a laugh in the sunday papers...

Ye, it's a bit of a laugh for some, but others take it far too seriously and base their lives around it

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Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

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Moob, I think it has to with Gaia theory: all things are connected and ineterdependent, and we are ultimately governed by the same forces that control tides and season, ie the sun. Not sure what Lovelock would think of that, but surely, as a climatologist (?), these ideas are up your street.

If you're wondering why I never wrote a reply to your previous post it's because mixing dogmatic belief systems such as astrology with scientific theories such as 'Gaia' just don't sit well with me, especially as a climatologist. I think Theodore Landscheidt would have been in a better position to answer this question, that is if he were still alive.

Oh, and I suggest that you watch this video, it's hillarious!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-agl0pOQfs

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Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

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Quote From eska:

Moob, I think it has to with Gaia theory: all things are connected and ineterdependent, and we are ultimately governed by the same forces that control tides and season, ie the sun. Not sure what Lovelock would think of that, but surely, as a climatologist (?), these ideas are up your street.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-agl0pOQfs

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Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From satchi:

Quote From dr_man_boobs:

....Egyptian star sign: Thoth (Tehuty, Djehuty)
(August 29 - September 27)
God of learning. Those born under this sign are typically accurate and capable problem-solvers and excellent organizers as well.

I think this is great! I want to know the egyptian equivalent of a sagittarius :-)
:-) will google it tonight
love satchi

It's interesting, lots of different cultures all have their own star signs. Also, it's quite spooky how the personality traits inherent of each different sign from each different culture all seem to match with each other. I'll need to look into this further, but it would be even more interesting if these cultures developed these signs all independantly of one another.

sign question

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From SGirl:

Quote From amanda:

Quote From SGirl:

I'm also Sagi and so far I find Virgos to be the most difficult to get along with!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eehehehe.. so why is that?? is it because they want everything so perfect?

YESSSSSS and they are so fussy!!!!!

Heres the funniest thing ever: I just FOUND OUT TODAY that my bestfriend (of whom I always thought was a VIRGO) turns out to be CANCER
*LOL*

Wow, you should e-mail Russel Grunt and tell him this startling news!

sign question

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

I'm starting to believe in this ASStrology caper, as it seems to be completely correct about my personality:

Western Astrology: Virgo/Libra

Virgo/Libras strive to create balance and harmony between themselves and others. They bring their skills and talents together for the good of others. Despite their inherent modesty, those born on the Virgo/Libra Cusp are industrious and efficient when working for a good cause. Objective and just, Virgo/Libras are excellent arbitrators and enjoy lots of friends.

Chinese Astrology: Fire Snake (1977)

The Fire Snake is like a meteor in the sky, brilliant and alive. With spellbinding eloquence, the Snake converses with conviction on a broad range of topics, but realizes that good conversation lies as much in the listening as the talking. The Snake does both very well, raising communication to a very high and elegant art. People love to be in the company of this very graceful Fire Snake, who is always pleasant, provocative, humorous, and quick witted. With split second reflexes, they are constantly conceiving new ideas and coming up with new schemes. This entrepreneurial spirit makes headlines and the Fire Snake is much admired. Because of their ambition, perseverance, and infinite patience, and wise financial moves made early in life, their fortunes grow steadily. By the time middle age arrives, financial fortune is truly theirs. Relationships follow the same path, through faithfulness, perseverance, and willingness to make relationships really work, the future is always bright

Egyptian star sign: Thoth (Tehuty, Djehuty)
(August 29 - September 27)
God of learning. Those born under this sign are typically accurate and capable problem-solvers and excellent organizers as well.

sign question

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Gawd... Zodiac signs... What a big pile of steaming crap.

Ladies: I hate the fact that this makes me feel better!

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Damn... They've smoothed her right out.. Armpits, legs, camel toe..

An arts phD in 3 years

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From eska:

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Hi moob, I have tonnes of marking to do and I really don't want to get into a lengthy debate with you about this, especially as you think it is such a inane suject, so I can only presume yor reason for banging on about it comes down to some kind of insecurity or ego issue. Or that you secrretly wish you were doing a phD in film stuies (however, just remember the key board sacrifices you would have had to make if you hade made that choice) and hate your wn subject.

I find my subject (Climatology) very interesting. I just enjoy perusing the forum to see what's been discussed, and whether or not it is wanted, needed or appreciated I like to add a comment now and again (the joys of free speech).

1.Yes, the role of women, as portrayed in films, has changed over time, and this does relate to feminism, although it is not necessarily 'feminism in film' perse, what you descibe would more accurately be termed 'representation of women in film'. The topic you describe is incredibly broad and would need to be narrowed down dramatically for any level of acdemic writing from pre-GCSE upwards. It would not be accepted as a PhD topic as it stands, and it would make a pretty disastrous first year undergrad essay. Also, it has been studied, extensively, already - it's kind of A'Level standard stuff, in terms of broad subject matter.

I agree, the representation of women in film is directly linked to feminist script writers and director/producers needs to further their agenda. Due to this I changed my PhD title a little, it makes more sense now; The socio-political impacts of Feminist ideals displayed on screen and their influence on the psyche of the viewing public. I believe this title would be do-able.

2. Having worked on many films, British and American, I have observed that actors do not make much difference to the overarching aspects of the characters they portray, that lies in the hands of the writers, directors and producers they work for. Actors are, on the whole, highly skilled interpreters of what other people want them to do. This is a widley accepted reality of the film making process, both in the industry and in academia. Marlon Brando was a notable exeption to this, otherwise universal, mode of practice, and he did create his own characters: People run research projects in him as an anomily within dramtic construction because of it. It may be intersting to look at Last Tango in Paris in terms of feminism and his performance, but that is not a French film and Brando is not a French actress.

I haven't seen Last Tango in Paris, I'll check it out, cheers!

3. Becasue of the above, it would be much more productive to interview the film's director and producers if researching the topic you suggest: they call the shots and have to issue approval on all creative decisions n the film-making process. But, if you look back at my earlier post, you will see why that approach is not always that fruitful or ncessary.

Yes, I agree with you on this, and I did mention interviewing the director/producer in my previous post, I just thought that interviewing the actress about her thoughts on the implications that the role entailed would also be a good idea, just to get a different perspective on the subject.

Enjoy the sun!!!

An arts phD in 3 years

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From walminskipeasucker:

Quote From dr_man_boobs:

I do think it's inane, but that's just me being subjective. Although, when I look at the subject in the opposit way to the latter I can see how people could be interested in it.

I beg your pardon? I tend to have scambled eggs on toast for my breakfast on a Sunday, but it looks like you eat thesauruses. On a more serious note though, here is a site you may find helpful: http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/drivel-defence.html
There's actually a gobbledygook generator on the site, so lets see how I can tell you to show more respect to other forumites in a more flowery way: We need to get on-message about our regenerated incremental resources.

haha @ drivel defence. Albeit a little complex, my statement was prefectly intelligible.

An arts phD in 3 years

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From eska:

Thank you Manboob, that was not condescending at all; however, when you say 'your' avatar etc, do you mean the avatar of person who I will be quoting, and not 'my' avatar? Because I can't find one, or a quote button, on screen, as I'm writing.

Next to MY avatar, you need to click QUOTE to take my text directly into your own message.

An arts phD in 3 years

Dr_Man_Boobs 114 posts
14 years ago

Quote From eska:

It's fine by me to think studying film, or whatever you like, is inane. I think areas of the sciences are damaging, and inane. But I wouldn't think it my place to 'teach' PhD students their subject in those areas by giving them criticism about the method of their discipline, and I wouldn't join in thread discussion that relate to their subjects either.
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Quote From Moobs:

How about the wider socio-political impacts that "Feminism displayed on screen" has had on the psyche of the viewing public over the years e.g. their growing acceptance of a woman having a more powerful role in society, rather than just homemakers?
Also, it would be prudent to address the Actresses whom were involved in these provocative films so as their own point of view on their contribution to Feminism in France could be noted, that is if they have one, and weren't just pawns in some ideological female directors metaphorical game of genderised chess.

So, do you think what I typed there is completely incorrect?