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February 1

Movies and Politics

Does anyone know of a really imformative web site about movies and the relationship they have with politics? For example, if there were any protest movements or anything because of a movie?

Thanks!! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.49.173.235 (talk) 00:09, 1 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

The book Film as a Subversive Art by Amos Vogel contains short essays on countless films. Unfortunately the text isn't available online, but Amos Vogel's biography page has some information, including a transcript from a documented conversation where he comments on films. The Subversive Nub lists and references all of the hundreds of movies commented on in his book. Wikipedia has an article on political cinema too. Some recent examples that provoked protest, in some cases violent protest, are The Last Temptation of Christ, films by director Theo van Gogh, and Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. ---Sluzzelin 02:42, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Unidentified Music

There are two songs that I'd like you to identify for me. They are both rather well known. I recreated what the songs sound like in midi format.
The first:
It's a popular (euro possibly?) dance hit that was popular in either the 80s or 90s. I made a .midi of it. Hear it here:
File:Mistery Song.mid

The Second:
This is the song they play on cartoons when you see quick industrial building. It's a very staccato'd peice of music. I made a .midi of it. Hear it here:
File:Industrial Boom.mid
Thank you for your help.--Codell ^{[ Talk]} 02:56, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The first is Get Ready for This by 2 Unlimited. I was also looking for this song for a while until I stumbled upon it here at Wikipedia. The other one also intrigues me, and the main theme of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids relies heavly on it, but I'm pretty sure it has some older origin. — Kieff | Talk 03:13, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The industry type music is part of Powerhouse by Raymond Scott. BTW Kieff did you notice the answer I gave about chirpy music Wikipedia:Reference_desk/Archives/Entertainment/2007_January_18#Fifties.2FSitcom.2FCartoon_Shopping_Music? This general type of music, incidental filler tunes, is known as production music. meltBanana 11:48, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Amazing! Now there are just 5 pieces of music I need to identify. Edit: holy shit, check this out! Music of Ren and Stimpy. How can someone not love Wikipedia? — Kieff | Talk 19:12, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thank you. --Codell ^{[ Talk]} 01:41, 2 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Punjabi comedian

Besides Bhagwant Mann, I notice there is another Punjabi comedian and he sings very well and he has a sidekick who usually dress a as a bearded Sikh man and singing Punjabi, what is his name and I want to see his videos?

Try looking through the list at Category:Indian comedians.--Shantavira 11:58, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Submit Joke to Blue Comedy Tour

Could you please tell me how to contribute a joke to the Blue Collar Comedy Tour or Jeff Foxworthy for consideration if they would want to use it. There is no attribution necessary for this joke and it is absolutely free.

Larry Wikes

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.69.136.239 (talk) 22:38, 1 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Song: "A Button & a Shoe"

23:34, 1 February 2007 (UTC)Jackmac88—Jackmac88 23:34, 1 February 2007 (UTC)Does anyone know the old song that has the refrain : "I love you a button and a shoe, a button and a shoe, and---" ? My mother sang it to me many times years ago (when I was young !!! ) Thanks in advance for your helpJackmac88 23:34, 1 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Could it be a blend of Frank Loesser's (I Love You) A Bushel and a Peck (a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck) and the Tobias/Burke tune One, Two, Button Your Shoe, famously sung by Billie Holliday and a parody on the nursery rhyme One, Two, Buckle My Shoe. This one starts out with: One two button your shoe / put on your coat and hat / I'll play a game like that / while I'm waiting for you. ---Sluzzelin 00:52, 2 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(after edit conflict; great minds etc) This instantly reminded me of "A Bushel and a Peck" from Guys and Dolls. [1]. JackofOz 00:54, 2 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]