Bargain Hunt

Very horny Scottish Environmental Scientist on BBC News channel at the mo. She can install my heat pump and praise my lagging any time.

 

I thought it was just like a table jukebox menu from an old American diner, or a replica of one.

How could you store, say, 40 records in that little box?

If it works as I consider a jukebox should then it was a bargain at £90

 

Top notch work Reg. You're a priceless asset to this forum.

 

Isn't that the minister?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq5n92qpdxzt

 

She could minister to my devolved parliament any time!

 

After some digging you can't, it's just a remote front-end. It's a jukebox selector not a jukebox per se.

The splendidly named Seeburg 100 Wall-O-Matic would originally have been connected to a full-sized Seeburg jukebox, allowing 1950’s diner customers to make their music selections without having to get up.

 

No, that's someone else who's easy on the eye. This one's called Laura Young and she wasl also on Sky News not long ago.

https://twitter.com/LessWasteLaura/status/1780955672919896428?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet

 

right, so it's an interior decorators piece essentially. it's worth 30 quid tops

 

She's dressed up as No.6. She can be my Prisoner any time.

 

It looks like there's a market to convert them into MP3 players.. There's some selction type gadgetry inside so not just a shell. That's why it sold for 150 notes rather than 1,500 notes. Makes sense now.

 

Had me fooled, they look alike.

 

Calls herself 'LessWasteLaura'.
Does that mean she swallows?

 

The finale of Laidlaw vs Princess on Really now.
Christina reveals dad was an apprentice at a northern RollsRoyce factory in the 60s. Surprising.

 

As he's been in the News recently, I thought this might be topical.

https://366weirdmovies.com/capsule-international-guerillas-1990/

The Movie is in the Internet Archive, God (whichever one) Bless Its Cotton socks:

https://archive.org/details/InternationalGorillay

Looks like a poor quality VHS rip, which only adds to the experience, but it does come with hard-coded English subs, even though they won't really help.

Capsules
CAPSULE: INTERNATIONAL GUERILLAS (1990)
April 18, 2024 Rafael Moreira Leave a comment

International Gorillay

DIRECTED BY: Jan Mohammad

FEATURING: Ghulam Mohjuddin, Mustafa Qureshi, Saeed Khan Rangeela

PLOT: Salman Rushdie (portrayed here as a Bond-style supervillain) plots to destroy Islam by building casinos, nightclubs, and brothels to spread vice and corruption; three brothers band together to avenge their faith and kill Rushdie, who is hiding in the Philippines under the guard of the Israeli secret services.



COMMENTS: The publication of Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” in 1988 sparked a wave of intense debate and controversy that led to bans, riots, assassination attempts, and other violence. The affair, which became one of the major cultural events of the latter half of the 20th century, culminated in a fatwa issued by Iran’s then Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. International Guerillas starts from this context, but the plot summary above should tell you everything about the tone of the film. It’s safe to assume that the filmmakers were not passionate ideologues looking to contribute a propaganda piece in the fight against Rushdie, but rather businessmen who saw the recent controversy as an opportunity to cash in on the ongoing issue by slapping it on a generic spy/action flick plot. The producer would go on to admit that the film was a purely commercial, rather than artistic (or, shall we say, ideological) affair. Regardless, it should be noted that BBC originally intended to ban the film upon its release, a decision opposed by Rushdie himself, who appealed to the principle of unconditional artistic freedom (even if applied to works that portray him as a cartoonish villain) and feared that a ban would only increase the film’s popularity.

The register is not far from a typical B-movie, with some kinship to older Bollywood cinema (over the top caricatures, cheesy dramatics, sensationalist camerawork and score); nevertheless, the combination of general silliness, the inherent oddity of the backstory, and a fair share of eccentric choices along the way makes for a strange viewing experience, especially for the western viewer.

The bloated runtime of nearly three hours (!) allows for plenty of funny (or, depending on the viewer, tedious) moments, including a surprisingly detailed set-up (the main credits only appear past the 40-minute mark) where we witness the murder of the protagonist’s sister at an anti-Rushdie protest, and his gang’s subsequent vow of revenge. What follows is a more or less continuous flow of senseless action interrupted by long (5+ minutes) dance numbers and seemingly random narrative detours. At some point along their quest, our heroes show up donning Batman costumes for some reason (or, more likely, none at all). We’re treated to the activities of “Rushdie” in his Philippine resort where, of course, he lives a hedonistic lifestyle. Besides torturing and executing Muslims by hanging, beheading, crucifying, or dropping them off a helicopter (Pinochet-style), another method of torture appears to be reciting excerpts from his blasphemous book. He also turns out to have an interminable host of clones, guaranteeing a lot of additional screentime and endless fighting scenes. And, of course, there’s the famous ending where “Rushdie” is destroyed by three flying Korans that inexplicably appear in the sky, a quite literal deus ex machina.

The basic premise of Muslim fundamentalists (undisputed heroes in the comic book morals at play here) hunting down “Rushdie” (even if he bears no resemblance at all to his real-life counterpart, physically or otherwise) might make some viewers understandably uneasy. This may be even more pronounced in today’s uber-politicized world, especially since Islamist terrorism has become more common. The obvious cheekiness of the presentation, however, means most will struggle to take it seriously as a piece of propaganda. In any case, this cult curiosity is likely to please or at least entertain viewers familiar with “Turksploitation” movies, with which Guerillas shares similarities—mainly, the idea of appropriating a popular western filmmaking template while giving it a gloriously over-the-top “national” spin for a cheap and quick cash-grab that proves funny in some intended ways and in all unintended ones. Although it might prove taxing for some, anyone who had fun with the likes of 3 Dev Adam or the Turkish Star Wars should have a guaranteed good time with International Guerillas.

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:

“…a hallucinogenically awful mish-mash of music, action, crude comedy, continuity screw-ups, and dreadful production values… One of the weirdest scenes has the trio dressing in baggy Batman costumes and tracking down a bunch of identical Rushdie impostors…”–Steven Puchalski, Shock Cinema

 

Yes, she went to a state comprehensive, albeit a good one, in Cheshire. All the recent girls seem to be state educated which is to be applauded.

 

I've got an Edwardian silver jug full of mcgoohan for her any time.

 

"full of mcgoohan"

 

Courtesy of PopBitch:
Q/ Did you hear about the Italian who broke both his arms?
A/ He couldn't talk for a month.

Arf, Arf.

 

No wonder she has had to abandon the green target:
her every appearance increases our emissions.

 

How very heartening:

(2002) "...Antonio MARGHERITI is one of the great masters of Italian fantastic cinema and the film DANSE MACABRE , which over the years has become a cult film, is today unanimously hailed as his masterpiece.

Inspired by Edgar POE 's short stories , Antonio MARGHERITI managed the feat of recreating in a few days of filming the atmosphere, deadly as well as sensual, specific to the author's short stories. It is served in this by the magnificent black and white photography of Riccardo PALLOTINI and by the decorations of a refined richness elaborated by Ottavio SCOTTI .

Today, the original elements of the film are very damaged. Significant work is needed to allow a new audience to appreciate the poetry of this little Gothic jewel where the big black eyes of Barbara STEELE* shine. We are therefore launching this campaign, and say to you in advance… THANK YOU for your support."

Well, they succeeded in raising the cash from punters, and the restored version is on French telly tonight.

*...not to mention the big white breasts of Sylvia Sorrente:

 

Evidently, it's going to be a 70s theme. This could be really, really bad.

Eric, Sarky, Catherine and Rick.

Ha ha the brown tint.

 

Stacy reusing one of his old oneliners there.
Then feels he has to explain his movement gag.
Oh dear.

Nice to see Blues are giving Peter Sutcliffe a day out. 70s theme continues! Good job blowsy Foghorn is not on duty...would be in danger of getting hammered.

"My grandma had these sorts of things in her house" as camera pans in on very saucy semi-nude artwork. O my, grandma, what big teats you have.

LOVE that woman's 70s house. Bathroom is perfect! Even got the Imperial Leather on display.

Colin shows Mark how to do a visual metronome gag (and one that doesn't need explaining)

 

Looks like the Distraction Lady and Foghorn go to the same stylist either that or Foghorn shouts at it while wet.

The Reds are camper than camp coffee.

Catherine not impressed with some of the Reds buys.

My husband doesn't have the same vision as me. I assume he's been blinded by the orange and dulled by the brown.

Jeez she's tatooed to 70s style sweaty buggery.

Don't think the Reds are interested in the bathing beauties.

Damaged in transit AGAIN.

Welsh wizard Sarky. Arf.

Terrible estimates for some terrible items.

BLUES on FIRST.

Terrible Dutch Auction. Shameful.

Ballsy Buy from Sarky with the clock.

Terrible skinflints.

Catherine sulking due to the orientation of the Reds. Not Red blooded.

 

Second crappy horseshoe clock this week.

 

Female Viewing Partner just called Mark a 'silly old poofter'.
ooh, Catherine did not appreciate being so wrong on that pierrot

 

Catherine's box is smoking. Is it ready for the money (shot).

Why was a 2 note overall profit "victory" shown last, i.e. out of order. All it did was promote false optimism making the finale a real damp squib like Catherine's box, when she was told she was getting 2 men for her Red Team, and then they appeared and spoke.

 

Tell her Welsh wizard.

 

Looks like Eric has had his Barnet and eyebrows dyed.

 

Beyond terrible Auction. There's more life in a House of Lords all-night sitting.

 

Also director of both Andy Warhol Dracula and Frankenstein films, the excellent John Saxon vehicle Cannibal Apocalypse, and other salivating classics Treasure Island in Outer Space and Naked You Die aka aka The Miniskirt Murders.

 

"...then they appeared and spoke."

 

hmm! new one on me. academic research beckons...

'Naked You Die aka The Miniskirt Murders'

 

Gary Pe BB or a life like sculpture of Foghorn.

 

Catherine prays that next time she 'll be given a team of young rugby players or just anyone who likes a mature woman.