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The Romantics Review/Discussion Post! Confirmation of Everything We Have Ever Thought/Felt About Hindi Film

Posted on February 23, 2023 by mredlich21

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This is an excellently made documentary. Just, very very solid. Tells a cohesive story entirely through multiple interviews stitched together, and cohesive mini-stories within each of the 4 episodes. It’s the kind of thing that used to be an Event and my family would sit down and watch it every week on PBS. Intelligent, clear, informative, and fully fully factchecked and researched.

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Wednesday Watching Post A Day Late: What Are You Watching and Reading and Thinking and Listening to Two Days Before I GO ON VACATION???

Posted on February 23, 2023 by mredlich21

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Happy Thursday! I get through today, I get through tomorrow, and then I fly to the sunny/rainy land of California where I get to stay with my friend in her house that has a functioning kitchen. Oh the WONDER.

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Random Discussion Questions: From SRK’s Twitter, My Neighbor’s Kitchen, and My Tummy

Posted on February 20, 2023 by mredlich21

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Let’s chat! Be social! Enjoy each other! And possibly, solve some of the Great Questions of the Universe.

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Monday Morning Questions: What Do You Want to Ask Me the Day Before Paczki Day???

Posted on February 20, 2023 by mredlich21

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Planned ahead this year!!! Ordered a full dozen in advance for pick up at 8am. So I’ll still have to wait in line festively, but not for nearly as long, and I won’t be stuck taking whatever is left.

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Silly Sunday FanFic: JHMS in Other Cultures! Americans in Europe, Central Asians in America, Europeans in India!

Posted on February 19, 2023 by mredlich21

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Sorry-not-sorry, yet ANOTHER JHMS fanfic. This time watching it, I was thinking about how I would translate it to America. And it actually works really well.

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Sunday WatchAlong: JHMS! 8am Chicago Time! Come One, Come All!

Posted on February 19, 2023 by mredlich21

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Happy Sunday! I spent most of yesterday in bed, and today I may consider trying to do something productive, starting with watchalong!

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Sunday WatchAlong: Sunday at 8am! Jab Harry Met Sejal! My Comfort Watch!!!!

Posted on February 17, 2023 by mredlich21

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Such a horrible week for me! But thank goodness, light at the end of the tunnel, I get to see Jab Harry Met Sejal. And also, spend most of tomorrow in bed. Heaven.

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DDLJ Analysis Announcement: You Give Me the Pictures, I’ll Finish It!

Posted on February 16, 2023 by mredlich21

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Just got another comment asking when I was gonna finish that. And really, the hardest part is getting the dang images. I start with about 1 image for every 5 seconds of film time, then cull it down to the best ones to talk about and do the analysis. But pulling and saving and storing 1 image for 5 seconds of film time is really really tedious and time consuming! The analysis is a piece of cake in comparison.

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Weekend WatchAlong: Saturday or Sunday Morning! Shahrukh Comfort Food, JHMS Time!!!

Posted on February 16, 2023 by mredlich21

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Ready to laugh? You know how my entire house is falling apart in a series of escalating disasters? I also just got an email from the city about a $100 unpaid ticket from 5 years ago. I am 99% sure I paid it, but how the heck am I gonna prove that? UGH!!! It’s time to watch JHMS.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Very SRK Valentine’s Outfits FINALE!!!

Posted on February 14, 2023 by mredlich21

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Did not plan for this to land on V-Day itself, but I think it’s kind of a nice finale. And unsurprisingly, dominated by traditional formal.

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Kitchen Update/Apologies For Being a Bad Blogger

Posted on February 14, 2023 by mredlich21

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I haven’t watched The Romantics, I haven’t put up a photo post for Sid and Kiara’s wedding, I haven’t even responded to all y’all’s comments. I’m just so tired. Thank goodness Lisa is rewatching JHMS, her comments are the perfect distraction.

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Monday Morning Questions: What Do You Want to Ask Me the Day Before SRK Valentines????

Posted on February 13, 2023 by mredlich21

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Happy Monday! And Happy Last Day of Very SRK Valentines!!!! Heads up, Lisa is catching up on JHMS, so if you feel the need for new exciting JHMS conversation, check out her comments on my part by part post.

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Very SRK Valentines: Outfit Competition! Western Formal Category

Posted on February 12, 2023 by mredlich21

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Who does not love SRK in a tux??? Or just a very well fitted suit? Either way, he looks good.

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Fan WatchAlong! Starting at 7:30pm Chicago Time

Posted on February 11, 2023 by mredlich21

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Sorry, there was a total mess-up in getting us here, but I will be here with you for the whooooooooooooooooole movie now!!!

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Saturday Small Talk: Chat Away While My Home is Repaired!!!!

Posted on February 11, 2023 by mredlich21

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Ugh, I am dealing with such a mess today. On the other hand, I also get to go to a five year old’s birthday, so that will be fun.

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Very SRK Valentines: Outfit Competition! Offscreen Casual Category

Posted on February 10, 2023 by mredlich21

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Get ready for a whole bunch of t-shirts and jeans! His off-screen casual isn’t really that exciting, but it is also quite quite attractive.

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Very SRK Valentines: Best Outfits! Starting with, Onscreen Traditional Formal Wear

Posted on February 10, 2023 by mredlich21

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Oh boy! Get ready to see a lot of sparkles, scarves, and long shirts! We will do this category, and then another category for “offscreen casual” and a final category for “western formal on/off”. And possibly a 4th category that’s just “sweaters”? What do you think?

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Weekend WatchAlong: Saturday Night, 7pm Chicago Time! Fan!!! Sorry, running slightly late!

Posted on February 9, 2023 by mredlich21

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This is one of those “if no one shows up after 15 minutes…” weeks. I always get nervous when I change the time around! Oh, and also Fan is kind of a hard watch, so that makes me nervous too.

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Weekend WatchAlong: Trying for a Different Time so New Folks Can Join Us!!! Oh, and HAS to Be an SRK Movie, because Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 9, 2023 by mredlich21

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Happy Thursday!!! Last weekend we came close to being able to do a watchalong later than Dawn Chicago Time, so some slightly different folks could join. But I couldn’t quite make the time work. So, trying again! In particular, I want newish-commentator Naina to be able to join. So, NAINA! Be sure to tell us your availabilities!

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Very SRK Valentines: Songs! FINAL ROUND! ALL COMBINED!!!!

Posted on February 8, 2023 by mredlich21

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I just realized I never did a round 2 of dance songs. Oh well, I will somehow survive!!! This list might just be slightly dance heavy.

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Wednesday Watching Post: What Are You Reading and Watching and Thinking and Listening to Very SRK Valentine Week?

Posted on February 8, 2023 by mredlich21

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Happy Wednesday! OMG, I had so many work calls today. I’m technically still on a call, but its on pause so I’m writing this.

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Very SRK Valentine’s Hair Winner!!! K3G? Really? It’s So Basic and Boring

Posted on February 7, 2023 by mredlich21

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The people have spoken and….really? You just like the standard default usual hair? Nothing fun like Pathaan or Jab Tak Hain Jaan?

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Very SRK Valentines: Love Songs Round 2!

Posted on February 7, 2023 by mredlich21

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Oh dear oh dear, another list that is a little shorter but not really. Good thing I am doing separate rounds still instead of throwing all the song genres together.

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Very SRK Valentines: Best SRK Goofy Songs Round 2! Slightly Shorter List!!!

Posted on February 7, 2023 by mredlich21

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Well, we are NOT very good at limiting our song choices, I’ll tell you that! I’m gonna try to only put up songs that were selected by at least 3 people and see where we are.

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Monday Morning Questions: What Do You Want to Ask Me on Sid and Kiara’s Wedding Week????

Posted on February 6, 2023 by mredlich21

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Happy Monday!!! And thank you Filmikudhi for sending me messages to make sure I know about Sid and Kiara’s wedding. So nice for them!

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