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  1. filfoster

    Most Depressing movies you've seen?

    Civil War buffs can enjoy the "Cold Mountain" Petersburg battlefield scenes, that are pretty well done. I agree the story is bleak enough to chill the fun out of any viewing occasion.
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    Most Depressing movies you've seen?

    Tom Hanks' worst film, "Radio Flyer" Unrelenting misery for all concerned.
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    Where can I get cheap, thin, dry vintage jeans?

    I am a Wrangler fan. I have worn Levi's, Lee's and Wranglers for over 50 years and the current 'dry' (now that I know what that is) ones are good, thick denim that is significantly thicker than Levi's, especially the overpriced Levi's 'vintage' or retro ones they hawked a few years ago and I...
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    Going sockless in the summer

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    Where can I get cheap, thin, dry vintage jeans?

    Ok, thanks for that. So selvedge denim, e.g. the 'vintage' Levi's, is also commonly 'dry', then? I usually buy 'dry' but now I'll just know the term. Not that anyone will likely ask.
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    Borat

    I am searching for some feeling of remorse or anger about the Kuwaiti faux pas re the Borat version of the Kazakhstan national anthem. Still searching......still searching......nope, not going to find it. Borat is very uncomfortable for some of us to watch but I think it has very many funny...
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    Where can I get cheap, thin, dry vintage jeans?

    What are 'dry' jeans, besides the obvious contrast with wet?
  9. filfoster

    Going sockless in the summer

    I will make my first visit to Urban Outfitters, then. Thanks
  10. filfoster

    The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo-An Unnecessary Remake?

    Just to kick the last bit of stuffing out of this, we did watch the American/English language version Saturday evening. I'm sorry. I think the Swedish version told the story better, especially the more developed relationship between Ms. Salandar and her uh, legal guardian. The family...
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    Going sockless in the summer

    Yes, these are not enough for my daughters who insist that I pare even these down so that they do not show at all. I simply do what I am told.
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    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    I almost NEVER wear them. I use them on mannequin display and occasionally for costume use but mostly just lay them out on the dining room table with appropriate props for my own enjoyment with an adult beverage. It's a pretty esoteric and selfish pleasure and one that would disappear if Mrs...
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    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    I inventoried over 250 uniforms and movie/TV costume recreations so pictures are unwieldy. I may have a few saved in my work computer and will look for some. Neither Mrs. Foster nor I have mastered the digital camera and emailing yet but my daughters occasionally oblige. Unfortunately, I do...
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    Necktie Knots

    See avatar at left for correctly tied four-in-hand
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    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    I am glad to share but PM me. You can get a good handle by going through the shopping cart exercise on the site...I opted for padding and quilting for the coat and using the 'deluxe' black wool broadcloth. I am a 'frequent flyer' so perhaps got a little price break. These folks have made...
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    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    Just to add my unnecessary endorsement of this evaluation. I love the new Robert Downey version of Holmes too but Jeremy Brett's performance is 'the real' Sherlock Holmes for many of us.
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    Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes suit

    I had this frock suit made by www.quartermastershop.com and it's very nice indeed. Very reliable. Ask for Jeff or Kay. Note: The coat is single breasted, self faced PEAK lapels, not notched.
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    Going sockless in the summer

    Shoes without socks is like going 'commando', not really a good idea, no matter how appealing it seems. The look is OK but the consequences for your shoes and feet aren't good. Wear ankle socks but as my daughters have forced me to do, cut them down so they do not show at all. Someday, when I...
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    Necktie Knots

    To paraphrase General Pershing: a four in hand is enough for any man.
  22. filfoster

    Necktie Knots

    The Windsor knot requires a spread collar, a very long tie for taller folks, and the result makes you look like a TV talking-head former pro jock. Watch ESPN to see very large heads (no steroids, I'm sure) above Windsor knots large enough to create a gravitational field.
  23. filfoster

    30's Style tweed pants

    Not so fast....this idea of 'internal cuffs' is intriguing. How fashion forward would that be?

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