Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2008 December 12

= December 12 =

A&E Biography reference
I came across the following sentence that needs clean up in David Cassidy: According to a 2000 interview of his series' star on A&E Biography, Cassidy said that he wanted to hate his stepmother, but after his mother's real-life divorce, she immediately step in as he began to love her. I assume the end should read: she immediately stepped in and he began to love her. Could s.o. who has the original A&E Biography please verify. 76.97.245.5 (talk) 00:25, 12 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Two things. We're not generally supposed to be quoting exact text from sources, so even if it did say "step in" (highly unlikely, imho), there's no reason to just copy that error word for word.  I suspect it's an editor's error in attempting to write good English.  This is the sort of thing that should be corrected on sight, without any need to check sources.  So, please feel free to change it in the way you suggest. --  JackofOz (talk) 01:55, 12 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Since the sentence had 2 snafus I just wanted to make sure that what I supposed it should read as was what it should read. Just checking.  Correction done. 76.97.245.5 (talk) 05:07, 12 December 2008 (UTC)

How do I beat level 7 in Wik fable of souls
i keep having trouble,epbr123 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Yellojello3 (talk • contribs) 01:29, 12 December 2008 (UTC)


 * I would suggest a popular search engine for this info - type in the name of the game and also hints and tips - there's hundreds of sites and forums where they discuss these things - i used this for a few games eg GTA4 for the maps of the locations of the special items etc - really helpful... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gazhiley (talk • contribs) 12:04, 12 December 2008 (UTC)


 * A term that will help you out when searching is "walkthrough" - This is the word most people now use when describing "how do I beat level X in game Y" -- 76.201.159.67 (talk) 18:11, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

other fictional airline
I know Oceanic Airlines is fictional. But I saw some promos for a couple CBS programs with another fictional airline. What was the fictional airline, and was it on Eleventh Hour or Without A Trace?72.229.139.171 (talk) 06:43, 12 December 2008 (UTC)


 * A lot of shows will use fictional names of airlines (or other companies) if the company is going to look bad as a result. So the fictional Oceanic is used in Lost because it crashed. If the airline is going to feature only to get the protagonists somewhere, while providing excellent service, then they will probably use a real name. Likewise if Law and Order have to investigate a fast food chain that is poisoning its customers you can bet it won't be a real one. DJ Clayworth (talk) 19:29, 13 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Oceanic is an unusual case because the same fictional name has been used in multiple TV shows and movies, as explained in the article. This is because airplanes are expensive and the same shots of one have been reused.  In general, shows wanting to use a fictional business name will make up a new one.  --Anonymous, 05:28 UTC, December 14, 2008.

Alright. I'm still waiting to find out what the fictional airline name was in either Eleventh Hour or Without A Trace.72.229.139.171 (talk) 00:56, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

Films about Nordic mythology
I'm looking for the films where the Nordic gods like Odin and Loki would be presented. No matter what country, no matter if silent or normal, I just need some films on that subject. I've tried to search myself, but I don't speak any scandinavian language. Does anyone know something that can be useful to me? Thanks a lot. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.78.117.186 (talk) 14:05, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
 * This is not limited to films, but it might be a good start. Tomdobb (talk) 14:25, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thor's Hammer 194.80.240.66 (talk) 14:31, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
 * And of course we have the upcoming Thor (film) BioYu-Gi! (talk) 21:19, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Valhalla (1986) for an animated Danish film. You can watch it with English subtitles on youtube. ---Sluzzelin talk  06:20, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
 * You could check films based on Wagner (IMDb list), particularly Die Walküre and Das Rheingold. --Maltelauridsbrigge (talk) 14:29, 14 December 2008 (UTC)


 * I seem to recall hearing sometime that some of Shakespeare's work is based on nordic mythology. A quick search (without reading into them, just the search results) suggests Hamlet is based on an old norse myth. Might be worth looking into that perspective as most of Shakespeare's plays will have been made into films (either for cinema or for tv/video release). ny156uk (talk) 23:09, 14 December 2008 (UTC)


 * But there are no Norse gods in Hamlet, or in the original story (which is told by Saxo Grammaticus by the way). Anyway, how about The Thirteenth Warrior, or any other films with Vikings? The gods themselves may not be present but they are usually there as part of the charaters' religion. Adam Bishop (talk) 08:54, 15 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Fritz Lang's Siegfried and Kriemhild's Revenge -- noosph e re 09:47, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

Purgatorio by Roberto Rochín Naya, any review available
I have been looking for some reviews on this film and find none. Certainly, this is not going to be an insignificant film. 59.91.254.11 (talk) 21:29, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Best I can find is this, near the bottom is discusses Purgatorio. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.43.88.87 (talk) 18:09, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Les contes de Juan Rulfo.

Nous avons bien aimé le film, son originalité et son étrangeté. Pour ma part j'aimais des grands plans sur les visages, les paysages sobres, sombres et angoissants du Mexique et particulièrement la 2ème et la 3ème histoire, découvrant des excellents acteurs. Certains plans sont vraiment saisissants comme celui de reflets de silhouettes dans la flaque d'eau. On a bien aimé certaines réflexions comme celles concernant les hommes morts. Sylwia F (sept,2008)

Dans les années 50, sur sa voie vers la modernité le Mexique est touché par une transition douloureuse. Bonfilio quitte sa famille en la laissant sous la protection de son père, pour tenter sa chance au nord. Les conflits qui ont toujours existé entre lui et son père, sont résolus quand Bonfillio fait ses adieux. Lucia, la prostituée et Demetrio le fossoyeur, se retrouvent la nuit quand l'amour ne peut s'accomplir que lors de l'enterrement de Lucia par Demetrio. Don Julin, un propriétaire terrien, est rongé par ses remords, après le départ de Cleotilde avec laquelle il s'est marié en défiant les convenances.

Astra 28.2°E odd channel
There's an oddly titled channel amongst the free-to-air channels on asta 28.2E. It is called "coi tobacco dal". What a strange name! Nothing but rubbish on it, but what is it? A google search merely brings up listings of channels. Fribbler (talk) 23:35, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
 * What channel is it on? DuncanHill (talk) 04:59, 16 December 2008 (UTC)