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January 4

Dooku in Attack of the Clones

Why would Count Dooku reveal to Obi-Wan that the senate was under the control of Darth Sidious in Attack of the Clones? Dooku was loyal until his death (even if Palpatine was not, essentially ordering his death) -- why would he give this away to the Jedi? DRosenbach ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 00:29, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

I thought of it as taunting Obi-Wan in a way. He was definitely cognizant of the fact that Obi-Wan would deny such information, when in fact it was the truth. In the offchance that Obi-Wan submitted and joined him, deception is the way of the Sith after all. bibliomaniac15 01:36, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Additionally, he wasn't revealing anything about the Palpatine-Sidious connection, which was the real secret... --Jayron32 03:09, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

As the guy who created the extremely funny (and not safe for work) 70 minute YouTube video review of TPM would no doubt claim, "because nothing in this movie makes any fucking sense." Comet Tuttle (talk) 05:18, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Ha! That is truly one of the funniest videos I have ever seen!!!! You deserve a barn star for that!! DRosenbach ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 03:46, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

The Hiding-in-plain-sight element is definitely part of it, as bibliomaniac15 notes. The novelization for Episode III also went into this a bit: Dooku planned to use Siduous to overthrow the republic, then displace him and become Emperor himself. So, bringing Obi Wan into the fold would fit with that plan. Of course, he was also a racist, as the empire he planned was a human one. Not a bad read, actually - more enjoyable than the film. UltraExactZZ ^Said ~ Did 21:31, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Those particular scenes

I was curious to know, in a movie like Crash (1996, James Spader, Holly Hunter) when there are sex scenes to be done especially the type of scenes that can cause controversy amongst regular movie goers.

How does the director convey the message to the actors/actresses as to how he wants that scene to be done? Are some just flatout frank and tell the roleplayers what they want/like them to do? How do they go about it?

Thanks, NirocFX (talk) 11:47, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

As with all other scenes, the approach will vary from director to director. I don't see much reason why a particular director would vary his approach (though he'll likely take an increased interest in a scene he feels to be particularly critical). — Lomn 18:34, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

I would think that since everyone is an adult, they would treat it like adults, i.e. be frank and not blush at every little thing. Additionally, they'd likely not use euphemisms for actions or body parts. The actors know it's a sex scene, they're professionals, so they get the job done. To keep everyone at ease, some may crack jokes but at the end of the day, they're just doing their job. Dismas|^(talk) 11:19, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Not every actor acts like an adult when confronted with allusions to sex... --TomorrowTime (talk) 16:25, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

He wasn't an adult at the time. (!) As the linked article states, he was 17. (Would that there were more sexually modest 17-year olds!) But then, as the article also states, "In 2000, he re-joined his former cast members for a Growing Pains reunion movie. He stood in front of his TV family, and apologized for his behavior." Sounds pretty grown-up to me. Kingsfold (talk) 20:50, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Guys for the input (Lomn, Dismas & Kingsfolk), I guess sometimes in life you have no choice, but to shoot with a straight arrow.

41.193.16.234 (talk) 11:09, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

Eiffel Tower fireworks (lack of) for 2010 New Years

There were no fireworks from the Eiffel Tower for the 2010 New Years. Just a 'light show'. We were there. I've tried googling around to find reference that explains why that was. We were expecting fireworks, and wondered what happened. Light show was okay but...Thanks if anyone can point to a link that explains what happened. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.98.238.113 (talk) 11:58, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

I can't remember where I read it, but apparently the fireworks are omitted in favour of the Bastille Day fireworks. It would seem that some try to make up for it. I hope this was helpful. JW..[ T..C ] 22:32, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Eternal life from flower

My friend has asked me to find the title of a movie made at least 10 or more years ago about a researcher that finds a flower in the jungle and when it is sniffed it gives eternal life... Then when that person kisses somebody the eternal life is contracted by the person who's just been kissed and it spreads like that... The movie ends up at the point where everybody is shipped to an island to contain them and I think he island is blown up at some point to stop the curse spreading... It's an older movie, quite possibly black and white... Thanks for any help on the matter. 81.41.104.22 (talk) 13:38, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

The stuff about the flower giving eternal life comes up in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, although I suspect that's not the one you're thinking of. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 16:29, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Name of artist

I watched a music video the other day but didn't catch the name of the artist. Can someone help? The artist is a young lad and the gist of the video is a lady leaving behind an artical of clothing at the laundromat and then having to follow signs (put out but the lad) to reclaim the lost artical. I am not sure of the genre but think it may be Country (or New Country) and the lad looks to be in his early teens. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.77.185.91 (talk) 16:08, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

I found it afterall! The lad is Justin Bieber and he is a Canadian artist, age 15 and is of the R&B/pop genre . . . there is an artical on him in Wikipedia. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.77.185.91 (talk) 20:31, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Now, my question becomes: how old is the gal in the video? I got the impression that she was an adult as opposed to a lass of the same age as Justin. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.77.185.91 (talk) 20:40, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

I don't know the answer and have not seen the video in question but I'd like to point out that without the name of the song, it is harder for us to help you. Withholding information doesn't help you in the long run, so please give us as much relevant info as you can. Thanks, Dismas|^(talk) 02:14, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Sorry. I should have known to add more info (especially once I found the answer to my original query!). The artist, as I noted is Justin Bieber and the song is "One Less Lonely Girl." Here is the link to the wikipedia artical: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Less_Lonely_Girl —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.250.117.26 (talk) 04:59, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Looks like a teenage girl to me. You know those kids these days, always doing their own laundry. Adam Bishop (talk) 08:20, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Maybe it was the fact that she was doing her own laundry that made me assume she was an adult! lol —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.250.117.26 (talk) 13:36, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Black Haired (Including Facial Hair) Ice Hockey Players

Could someone provide a list of (natural (not dyed blond etc.)) black haired (including facial hair) ice hockey players of the Detroit Red Wings from 1991-1992 to 2008-2009 (inclusive)?

Or a link? Thank you in advance.174.3.123.13 (talk) 17:35, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

I don't think they keep stats like that...but you can search for every player on the Red Wings website, here. From those time periods they should all have pictures, but you'll have to do the hard work yourself... Adam Bishop (talk) 01:10, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

I suspect this is the same guy that asked about the NHL black uniforms a few sections/days ago, or at least it's the same subnet. The ultimate could be a black man with black hair playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in the black version of their sweater. To really answer the question, one would need to find team photos, as suggested above. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 02:56, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Lucky for us Dustin Byfuglien meets those criteria! [1] Adam Bishop (talk) 17:20, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Wow. You win the reference desk. --M@rēino 18:28, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Am I correct that not every single player scores in every hockey season? Who are the black haired Detroit Red Wings hockey players who have scored televised by CBC 1991-1992 to 2008-2009 (inclusive)?174.3.101.61 (talk) 06:29, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

Well, that's obscurely specific, so perhaps easier to figure out, especially since Detroit games are rarely on CBC. But would you include playoffs? Since Detroit won the Stanley Cup in some of those years, and the playoffs are broadcast on CBC, you would get a few more goals that way. I would check the CBC schedule for Detroit games in those years (if that is possible), then find out who scored, then find out if they have black hair, rather than working the other way around, which seems more maddening to me. (Why would you want to know this, by the way?) Adam Bishop (talk) 03:14, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Go here for example - that's Detroit's 2008-09 results. Games against Canadian teams could have been on CBC, but only on Saturday nights (maybe the first game against the Leafs too? I doubt it though). The finals were all on CBC, and some games from the earlier rounds may have been, it's kind of random. Adam Bishop (talk) 03:26, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Please help me identify a singer in a promo for Later 100 with Jools Holland

Here's a promo for the 100th episode of BBC Two's Later... with Jools Holland in which a few well-known singers are seen performing Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "(They Long to Be) Close to You." So far I have identified Róisín Murphy, Mary J. Blige, Craig David, Chrissie Hynde and Sting. But who is the red-haired woman? — 84.41.34.154 (talk) 17:47, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

That's the late, sadly missed Kirsty MacColl. If you look at the article on the programme you linked to, you can see her name listed as one of the guests on the 100th episode. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 18:02, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Many thanks! — 84.41.34.154 (talk) 19:13, 4 January 2010 (UTC)