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We have no article on this Grade II building which was added to the Rits. We hope ( talk) 16:27, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
SusunW interested in starting it?♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
This is what I was reading when I made the connection. We hope ( talk) 19:10, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
Oh right, can we all play "get Blofeld to write your article about a neglected but notable bit of architecture"? Well, Did you know that Luxford House near Crowborough was once owned by Tony Stratton Smith and where Van der Graaf Generator rehearsed Pawn Hearts ( don't ask). Only trouble is, the best source I can find is the Daily Mail. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 09:46, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
See Round 8, WP:Intertranswiki.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:01, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Blofeld! I've been doing quite a LOT of work on the Crinoline article recently. I was wondering if you think it good enough to take for GA assessment or if there is still work needing doing on it? Thanks so much. Mabalu ( talk) 17:54, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
Easily by the looks of it. In fact I sniff future FA potential. Make sure the lede adequately summarises the article though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:24, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
Hello, as you created Human (1971 film), could you have a look on the talk page? Thanks in advance. Pamputt ( talk) 20:50, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
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Re your request for more monasteries, do they have to be Belgian? Eustachiusz ( talk) 12:26, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Nope, whatever!! Whereever you want, I thought it was Belgium you were particularly interested in though, not monasteries in general!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:31, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
The other way round - more interested in monasteries than Belgium. I'll do a mixture of European ones but mostly Belgian and Dutch for this round: I know Belgium is supposedly under-represented, but in monastery terms the coverage of the Netherlands is actually much thinner. Eustachiusz ( talk) 12:35, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Eustachiusz: Pick ten Dutch monasteries then!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:27, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
This is a fantastic news item--all of the Ritz Hotels smell alike thanks to secret scent dispensers in their lifts. The scent is so secret, it doesn't even have a name. We hope ( talk) 14:02, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
So long as it smells nice and not like a wet dog ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:03, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
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User:Jimbo Wales will be overjoyed I'm sure, although I can't figure out who is more British ;-) ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:49, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Sure - soon as I have a moment I'll take a look. -- Ser Amantio di Nicolao Che dicono a Signa? Lo dicono a Signa. 19:47, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi – yep, I'll find my Pevsner and go through it. Do you want me to identify ones missing from List of country houses in the United Kingdom#East Sussex; and if so, shall I add them to there and to the WikiProject page? Will be a day or two as I have bits and pieces to do off-Wiki. Hassocks 5489 (Floreat Hova!) 22:01, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Hassocks5489: Yes, if you could add them to the main List of country houses in the United Kingdom#East Sussex list for now, we can always do more from it once the 10 are done, that list should be as comprehensive as possible.♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
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Can you figure out why the articles aren't appearing in the {{tl|Mining in Africa}} template? -- Rosiestep ( talk) 03:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
A few years ago, you created this article on Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque (Dubai). Just recently, I created the article on Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai which has a similar alternative name in Arabic. Would you be able to confirm that both articles are indeed on the same mosque (which warrants a merge in that case)? Mar4d ( talk) 04:54, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
No idea @ Mar4d:, in fact I can't remember starting it, by all means merge if you think they're the same, but make sure you state the different names it is known as in title section.♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:23, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
BTW I was saying to User:Faizan that we should try to get a Pakistan article up to GA like Islamabad or Lahore. Can you think of one you might like to collaborate on?♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:25, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
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Perhaps Mjroots can look at this one? On google maps I see what looks like it might be a very rough landing strip but little else. I wouldn't have expected a modern national sized airport anyway.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:16, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Just finished watching these two for the first time (Part I yesterday and Part II today). Both are great films! Also, thanks for The Shawshank Redemption (I watched it on Movies Now HD, which featured with subtitles). A top notch film! Absolutely loved it! I still cannot understand how such a film could flop at the BO. BTW, did you watch Thiruvilaiyadal yet? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:10, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Great, I knew you'd like them! I don't think I've got around to seeing Thiruvilaiyadal yet. Some other films which are must see immediately ones are La Confidential as I suggested earlier, Double Indemnity (probably the smartest plot of any film I've ever seen which you can at least understand), and Rosemary's Baby and Peeping Tom. Rosemary's Baby and Peeping Tom are creepy but revolutionary cinema. You will be thrilled anyway haha! Great older comedies worth watching in particular which spring to mind It's a Gift (1934), My Man Godfrey (1936), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), I Was a Male War Bride (1949), Adam's Rib (1949), Monkey Business (1952), Hulot's Holiday (1953), Some Like It Hot (1959), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1968) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). Ferris Bueller is a good candidate for best teen comedy ever made IMO, you'll love it, too cool for school! Don't be put off by the age of some of the earlier ones I mentioned, they're hilarious and all well worth watching. I'm sure Lugnuts and MarnetteD concur.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
The AFI lists are really very good, they know what they're talking about. While the order of some of them are disputable, any cinephile perusing AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs will agree that those represent some of the very funniest, and you'll spot many of the ones I mentioned in it. They're well selected.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:53, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Trust me though, LA Confidential, Rosemary's Baby and Peeping Tom all must be seen asap!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:12, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
The double twist towards the end of Shawshank is one of the greatest triumphs in world cinema IMO. Yeah watch Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Peeping Tom (1960) in the night if you can.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:28, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Ssven2 I can back DB's mention of L,A, Confidential 100%. I just rewatched it last weekend and it is marvelous. It takes the complicated plot of the book and makes all of the twists and turns work. It is also a treat to watch two relatively unknown (at the time) Aussies be such believable 1950's L.A. cops. It is also head and shoulders a better film then the one that won the Best Picture Oscar that year. MarnetteD| Talk 18:12, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
I rather like Martin Scorsese's quote: "I have always felt that Peeping Tom and 8½ say everything that can be said about film-making, about the process of dealing with film, the objectivity and subjectivity of it and the confusion between the two. 8½ captures the glamour and enjoyment of film-making, while Peeping Tom shows the aggression of it, how the camera violates... From studying them you can discover everything about people who make films, or at least people who express themselves through films." Rosemary's Baby next?♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:46, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Rosemary's Baby's next, then North By Northwest, I Know Where I'm Going! and the Blue Whale of Hollywood, Citizen Kane. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:56, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Ssven2: the best plots are in Double Indemnity and Shadow of a Doubt, I'd watch Shadow before North. Shadow of a Doubt was actually Hitchcock's favourite I think. I don't think you'd like I Know Where I'm Going! as much as the others. Citizen Kane is the sort of film you really have to watch several times to fully appreciate, first time I thought it was overrated and didn't fully appreciate it as much as I now do. You might think differently! Sunset Boulevard also always springs to mind when you say "best plot" or "greatest film ever made".♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:09, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Finished watching Rosemary's Baby and I Know Where I'm Going!. I liked both of them! Gave them both a full 5/5 rating. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:31, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Ssven2: Was Rosemary's Baby extraordinary or what haha? Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off, LA Confidential and Double Indemnity next! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:19, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
Not creepy? What can be creepier than watching the Devil impregnate a woman and people watching and then the neighbours and even the husband knowing that the Devil's child is growing inside of her and feeding her concocted shakes to supplement its growth LOL? The atmosphere of it was a lot creepier than Omen. The scenario of it IMO is the creepiest I've ever seen, perhaps with the exception of 120 Days. Perhaps The Omen was scarier, by creepy I don't mean scary. @ Ssven2: Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off next!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:44, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
Watched Citizen Kane today. I really liked it, not because it's voted as the greatest film of all time, but for its message on how a man should and should not be in life. Kane wanted everyone to dance to his tune, which is evident in his relationship with Susan Alexander, and also here —
Emily:Really, Charles, people will think...
Kane:...what I tell them to think.
But that's easier said than done. Enough was never enough for him. The scenes where Susan receives her vocal training and the opera scenes really were ROFL moments. Ferris Buellers Day off is up next. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:18, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
The Rose Bud thing is the real genius for me. Citizen Kane is the sort of film you can watch half a dozen times (like I have) and still discover new things. The way it's made is quite brilliant. To really get the most out of it I urge you to watch it again at some point, as first time the viewer focuses more on the subject of the film rather than the underlying message and devices I think. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:41, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Just finished Sunset Boulevard. One of the most outstanding and touching films I had ever seen! Thanks, Doc! Watching What Ever Happened to Baby Jane next. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:17, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
Finished watching What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?. Truly one of the best films I have ever seen! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:47, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
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Sorry for the wait, I've just come back on! Do you still want me to take the review? JAG UAR 18:48, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Yes, if you want to! I didn't want to ask too much of you! But I would also welcome reviews from Tim or Schro afterwards!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:50, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
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Inspired by working on Park Lane, I just knocked this up, with a vague idea of seeing if we could improve all the articles that are places on the British Monopoly board. I've done a bit of artistic licence and put Tower of London as "In Jail" and Battersea Power Station as "Electric Company", amongst others. Have a look and see if it gives any inspritation. Sadly, as you might expect, most articles are Start class, Pentonville Road hasn't even got its own article! Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 11:43, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Haha, nice one! To get all of those up to GA??♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:42, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Doc, After a recent re-write, the Hitler Diaries are now at peer review, should you have the time and inclination. Any and all thoughts on the article are most welcome. Cheers – SchroCat ( talk) 11:59, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Will do, tomorrow if I can, cheers.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:42, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
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Many congratulations on Meryl Streep, now a GA (also good luck if you want to take it beyond), who is truly one of the greatest actresses of all time. BTW have a look here. You may suggest a hook there. Apologies for not asking you before nominating. -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 20:13, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Cheers FrankBoy. Well, I think it can be researched more fully in newspapers and google books and interviews etc to really ensure it's the best possible article which will take some time before taking to FAC, but I think it's decent for GA anyway. Claudia Cardinale and Audrey Hepburn too hopefully by the end of the summer. I don't know about a hook, you decide, but please also credit User:Krimuk90 and User:Dr.K.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:22, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
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The dates in prose are in American format (month day, year), but not in references (day month year). There are some issues of consistency and linking in references. Mind if I give it a go? -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 16:36, 4 July 2015 (UTC)
Sure, of course. I prefer the date like 4 July 2015 though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:49, 4 July 2015 (UTC)
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Found a lot of newspaper hits for Park Lane but they're either old wanted or help wanted ads for an address on the street or they cover information already cited in the article. Take a look at this, though. The book is PD in the US; I didn't see a publication date on the Internet Archive copy, so had to go elsewhere to date it. No idea when Alfred Marks died. Hanging was only one part of the execution-they were first drawn through the streets in various manner, hanged and let down while still living. A butcher then disemboweled them, they and their bowels were then burnt, he/she was beheaded and the torso quartered. The book has passages where the odor of the burning bowels is described. At Smithfield, they were boiled alive. We have some images at Commons but if you want anything from this book, they all seems to be very comfortably in the "old" category. We hope ( talk) 23:47, 4 July 2015 (UTC)
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On 9 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hilda C. Heine, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Hilda C. Heine is the first Marshallese woman to earn a doctorate degree? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hilda C. Heine. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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On 9 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coffee production in Panama, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the best-quality coffee produced in Panama is grown in Boquete? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coffee production in Panama. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Gatoclass ( talk) 22:49, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
I have done a lot of editing overt two days, corrected all open urls, added more text. I can post it for GA only after your expert perusal. In case more needs to be done pl put tags wherever required. Lahore is not in such a good shape. I don't think I would like to do it.-- Nvvchar. 01:35, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
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Gatoclass ( talk) 11:04, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
Hope you are doing well. I have expanded yet another Satyajit Ray list and pushed it for FLC. Whenever you get some time, could you please take a look at the nomination here and put your comments? Thanks in advance. - Vivvt ( Talk) 18:42, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
Looks good but I'm having a break from FAC and reviewing at the moment. In fact I'm not too enthusiastic about the project and many of the people here right now either. But the glorious weather tends to have that effect on me!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:05, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
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On 11 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coffee production in Jamaica, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jamaica exports more than 80 per cent of its production of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee to Japan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coffee production in Jamaica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 11:33, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Would you like to conduct a GAR on this 1955 Indian comedy film? Please let me know. Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 12:13, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi, I'm talking a break from reviewing at the moment, sorry about that. Nice job though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:37, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Okay doctor. May i know when you shall be back as a GA Reviewer? Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 13:00, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
After the summer.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:44, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Missamma turns a GA! Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 01:31, 1 August 2015 (UTC)
I don't know what to say-this guy probably would put a db-person it seems like if the guy won a Olympic medal, a Oscar, a Grammy, ect. if there were no refs. But yeah some of it is getting too much and is also removing the BLP unsourced tags even if it still technically counts as the sources are just el's with no direct references. I want to send a note but don't know what to say! Wgolf ( talk) 17:32, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
The problem is that he's tagging some very notable articles for deletion when the solution is really to quickly source them. He seems to be using automation without actually assessing them individually. If he continues I will request that he is banned from using automated tools and prodding articles.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:42, 11 July 2015 (UTC) I have undid some of his speedies just now-while some are questionable-they still have pages that link to other wikis that could make them more notable. I just put as the undo "take it to afd if you must" Wgolf ( talk) 17:48, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
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On 14 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wood carving in the Marquesas Islands, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the tiki is a common figure in Marquesan wood carving? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wood carving in the Marquesas Islands. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Gatoclass ( talk) 00:41, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
I found a lovely searchable 1950-1959 newspaper from Brazil. I also get 292 hits on "Paga" like that with no accent marks at all. I can scroll to the articles, but can't read them and since it is scans of the paper, not able to go into a translator. I did manage to extract the name of her ex-husband/annullment out of one article. It's a great resource, if we can utilize it somehow. And what I really want to know is if she sent that scandalous nude Christmas card (1954) because she was the first woman to have breast augmentation. I find 1 claim on a blog. Insufficiently sourced IMO. ;) here SusunW ( talk) 00:56, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
User:Cattus does, there's a few Brazilians on here too, Rosiestep knows one or two I think.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:39, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
There's User talk:84.90.219.128 also (no ping to IP), and The Almightey Drill claims level 2 pt, -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 09:33, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
@ SusunW: and, of course, our amigo, Krenakarore, who is a native speaker. -- Rosiestep ( talk) 12:34, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Don't know exactly what you need. The article was well translated and that newspaper only mentions that the Church did not annull her marriage, but nullified it (a lotta complicated law-terms there), there being a difference between the two terms here. Still too many red inks on the article. By the way, her stage surname may exemplify how scandalous she was. Oh, one more thing: she may eventually have been described by the papers as composer, but she wasn't. Krenakarore TK 20:00, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello, can you help improve this article? Thank You: Guatimac.-- 83.51.155.119 ( talk) 10:16, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
On 15 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Babette Haag, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that percussionist Babette Haag and her ensemble played Orff's Carmina Burana with the Bachchor Mainz and Anthony and Joseph Paratore in the 1,000th concert of the Weilburger Schlosskonzerte? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Babette Haag. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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I was looking for sources for Vine Street (of which there seems quite a bit to write about if you know where to look) and found this. Sir Granville Greenwood wouldn't be able to get away with speculating whether there are spyholes in the Ladies in this post Yewtree world. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 15:44, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
I'll try to look tomorrow, still feeling pretty lazy!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:03, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
BTW have you see this Ritchie333? Now that takes the piss!! ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:12, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Well, it would be a damned smart way to wipe out the al Queda and ISIS camps in such countries LOL, just send in a massive android to take a giant piss on them all and drown em!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:32, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Watched it today. Absolutely amazing film! I can now see why Kurosawa is considered a great filmmaker. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:22, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Glad you like it Sven! Kurosawa's best film IMO, and I can now say that comfortably having seen all his films! Yes, Ikiru is incredibly moving, I rate it the second greatest film I think, for a very good reason!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:48, 15 July 2015 (UTC) Also recommended, which reminds me of it at times, is Make Way for Tomorrow, which Marnette recently enjoyed too. The last 30 minutes in particular are among the most beautiful in any film. Also Grave of the Fireflies, Sansho the Bailiff and Floating Weeds spring immediately to mind. Sansho is a brilliant film, but Grave of the Fireflies might be just as moving as Ikiru which I urge you to watch!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:49, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Krimuk90:, you seen Ikiru or Grave of the Fireflies yet? Both are must see films asap!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:06, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello! Your submission of 1630 Crete earthquake at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah ( talk) 18:34, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Please see comments of Yoninah to open a new nomination for Kythira Strait. As I am not conversant with the procedure to do this from an existing nomination, please do the needful.-- Nvvchar. 20:39, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Nvvchar: Just find a separate hook for the strait, and nom it for DYK individually and just state that it was agreed to split it.♦ Dr. Blofeld
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On 16 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coffee production in Thailand, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that under the Thai/ United Nations Crop Replacement and Community Development Project, coffee has been experimented with as a replacement crop for opium? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coffee production in Thailand. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Gatoclass ( talk) 12:02, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
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For deflecting pointed critical commentary, and seeing through the frustration to the root of the issue (rather than succumb to the temptation to be just as pointed and stubborn in reply), and responding to that root issue in an effective way—rare abilities I so often fail to exhibit—I acknowledge and thank you. Le Prof Leprof 7272 ( talk) 13:56, 16 July 2015 (UTC) |
…here, [1], and would ask you for the proper venue to discuss it. Talk page there, or here? Cheers. Le Prof Leprof 7272 ( talk) 14:01, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
Watched Baahubali: The Beginning today at this theatre. A grand, spectacular and excellent film from S. S. Rajamouli! Do try and watch it while you can, Doc. It's worth it! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:23, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
How can I see it? It's in cinemas in Tamil in southern India. I live in Wales. We do have one of the largest southern Indian residential groups in the UK in Cardiff but to my knowledge there's not cinemas screening Tamil movies out now. Seen Goodfellas yet?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:42, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
@ FrB.TG: That f*****g Joe Pesci was f*****g great, what a f*****g guy! ;-) Scorsese did overcook the swearing, especially Pesci, but that's part of the identity of both Goodfellas and Casino. Sweary Pesci!♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:42, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
On 17 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Meryl Streep, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the 2010 National Medal of Arts and in 2014 the Presidential Medal of Freedom? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Meryl Streep. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Gatoclass ( talk) 00:32, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Claudia Cardinale you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 ( talk) 09:40, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
Ritchie333 Is it OK if you let Krimuk90 do the review, he stated that he wanted to do it long ago.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:45, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
On 17 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1630 Crete earthquake, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that various dates have been attributed to the 1630 Crete earthquake, which occurred in the Kythira Strait? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1630 Crete earthquake. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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On 17 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Johann Lukas Legrand, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Johann Lukas Legrand, a ribbon maker, was the first president of the Directory of the Helvetic Republic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Johann Lukas Legrand. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Graeme Bartlett ( talk) 12:17, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
The article Claudia Cardinale you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Claudia Cardinale for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 ( talk) 17:00, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
On 18 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Darwin's Arch, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Darwin's Arch (pictured) sits like a bridge on an irregularly shaped, rocky, submerged plateau, nicknamed "the theatre"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Darwin's Arch. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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On 18 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kythira Strait, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Kythira Strait is one of the most dangerous navigational hazards in the Mediterranean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kythira Strait. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
— Chris Woodrich ( talk) 12:02, 18 July 2015 (UTC)
You added the following coordinate tag to Kythira Strait back in May:
Could you tell me what your source was? Not only would I like to document the source for Wikipedia, I'd like to pass it along to Google Maps so it can be found there. Thank you for your assistance. ~ Jeff Q (talk) 17:26, 18 July 2015 (UTC)
Jeffq Yes, it's surprising that such a major geographical feature was missing and in other projects too! Look forward to see it labelled on google maps, as opposed to a giant android slashing on an apple ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:15, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hi there. Around 2 years ago, when I nominated an article for FAC, you mentioned that it should have gone through a peer review first. I'm in a similar situation now where I am considering nominating 24 (TV series) as a featured article candidate, however the previous and current peer reviews received/have received no comments. I'd rather not nominate it for FAC and be ripped apart for not taking it to peer review, however the article to me looks rather good at this stage and it's feedback that I need to improve it to featured status. You're quite familiar with the process where I have no experience whatsoever, I was wondering if you could give some feedback on the article or advice as to how I can proceed from here? While it's not a "serious" article as I've been told before, I have worked away at it over the years and would like to make it as good as I can. Steven Zhang Help resolve disputes! 01:27, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
The best thing I think would be to reopen the peer review and request some of the FA regulars to read and review it before nomming. Ask a dozen odd people who regularly contribute. I would, but I'm on a break from reviewing at the moment.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:24, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
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The article Claudia Cardinale you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Claudia Cardinale for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 ( talk) 18:41, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
Haha, she does speak like that!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:46, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
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If you wish to add/update images to/in some article, you can find them here. Mondadori should be added to the search string to "ensure" that the image is Italian. The image should be taken in 1975 or earlier, for Italian+URAA copyright reasons. If the caption says 1970s then we can try, but that would be risky. Mondadori has tons of good images, and I've hopefully covered areas that interest me most (sport, science), but somehow I am not much into browsing articles on actors/actresses, and this is where Mondadori are good - you can easily have dozens of headshots per person. If you give me links to images then I'll clean them up (remove watermarks and other unneeded features, rotate, crop, etc.) and upload on Commons. Materialscientist ( talk) 01:52, 22 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hello DB. You will see that I have started the Steiger list article here Rod Steiger on stage and screen. It is going to take some time to get it in the proper form. When you have the time could you flesh out the lede and add any pictures that you think are appropriate. Thanks. MarnetteD| Talk 22:29, 22 July 2015 (UTC)
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Gatoclass ( talk) 02:21, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
I've decided to begin working on the Thanhouser films - it was a bit of a blow to my confidence when someone stated that Wikipedia should not have articles on these films. They may not be masterpiece articles given the long-lost status of many, but the combining of single reel releases and the condensing of "fillers/documentaries" and such is of great value. I've come into a collection of new documents and materials... and since I begun the project more "lost films" have been found making it amazing that in 20 years how much had been found and recovered.
I've however been deeply stumped by other major companies... Kalem, Biograph and the other Edison Trust are almost completely lost. Aside from the D.W. Griffith project (which I do not have access to), I fear that it may be nearly impossible to get a list of productions for many of them! You wanted me to work on the 1920s... which is much better preserved, but I have chiefly American sources - was there a company you want me to tackle? Do not say "Universal" - unless you are going to do a lot of work with me on it. Now that I have Braff's collection, I am completely and 100% overwhelmed by even the prospects of "organizing" more than 9000+ works into digestible and manageable formats without someone like you to whip me (and it) into shape. Or you think Universal is of paramount importance that should be tackled with gusto? ChrisGualtieri ( talk) 04:56, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
Wikipedia's full of meddlesome little assholes who'll try to get in your way. Great editors like you and Carlossuarez46 should never be put off from creating new content because of them all. We're much better off as a resource having decent articles on Thanhouser films, and I urge you to all that you can on them. Here's my list of 1920s films I've seen, ones in bold in particular are great and should be brought up to GA status. The ones in the gallery are the best films for each year and the real priority though. If you could save this list somewhere and keep them in mind. I've done one only so far, Wings (1927 film)! I was considering doing Metropolis next, a truly remarkable film Ssven2. The 1920s is one of our weakest areas of film coverage, so to get some of the notable films up to GA status would be a big achievement. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:24, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
I'm sure my good friend MarnetteD would agree on the benefits of getting films like Nosferatu, Metropolis and Safety Last! up to GA. Safety Last in particular is iconic, and the image of Lloyd hanging on the clock tower one of the great icons of silent film. I did a lot for The Sea Beast a while back, I think that could be brought up to GA with very little work.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:33, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
Are you guys angry with me? I know you might be thinking and would be unhappy about what happened. But, you know what happens in these situations. It's sad that he left and know he will come back.— Prashant 16:21, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
No, as I think there's more to this than just frustration with you, but you can be a pain in the arse at times and should stop warring with him.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:26, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
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Sorry, there were too many templated messages on here, I felt left out. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 17:38, 23 July 2015 (UTC) |
Yup, annoying!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:53, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi, you were a FAC co-nom on this one. I changed "Some consider Irataba" to "Some historians consider Irataba" ... you and I know that you weren't talking about Randys, but I'm trying to avoid someone bringing up WP:WORDS at ERRORS (though it might happen anyway). But ... was that the sense of the source, that there are historical opinions on both sides, or do we have to soften that? - Dank ( push to talk) 18:30, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hello my old friend. Long time. :)
Could you please keep a mentoring eye on Rberchie? See the bottom of his talk for the story. He is not communicative with me, but he is with you. My very best wishes. Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 09:15, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Done, hope you're well!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:20, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Haven't time to stalk somebody like him, but let me know if he does it again and I'll file a ban request from page tagging, but you'll have to provide evidence!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:25, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
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Have you seen this Woody Allen film yet? It was lovely! I want you to watch it if you haven't yet, Doc. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:55, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
I haven't actually, but there's a lot of Woody Allen films I've not seen (in counting I've seen just nine) and have been meaning to. I'll try to watch it within a few days.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:12, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
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I am planning to take this film to GA and subsequently to FA. I am aiming for 5th September 2015 (it completes one year). So I want someone who can review it tightly. Would you like to do it? Please.— Prashant 14:42, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
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Materialscientist ( talk) 00:53, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
Would you mind giving a copy/edit to the article as I am aiming FA. It would be a great help.— Prashant 09:54, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
No, I'm not doing reviewing or copyediting of the work of others at the moment. I'm busy.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:59, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
I don't even know whom to contact. The article took so many days of my life but, sill it requires a solid prose. Can't you please just take a look?— Prashant 15:48, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
Prashant, everytime something happens, when you botch something up or are involved in a dispute you do this every time to see if I'm still your "friend". I told you that I'm not reviewing or copyediting right now and begging me is unlikely to change anything. There's plenty of decent Indian editors here, ask them. Now please, enough.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:51, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
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So who are you a sock of Jcmcc450? Did Chillum put you up to this? Very suspicious behaviour in last 12 hours.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:43, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
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I think I've gotten all refs in. We hope ( talk) 00:25, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
I was rather surprised to read your reaction here, could you please calm down about infoboxes? Yes, I disagree with your view about their use and not by today, this does not mean I want to hurt your work, rather the opposite, in fact I just consider a bio article without infobox rather visually poor and non-standard, in spite of it being a start-class, a good article or a featured one. I just consider them an improvement, not certainly a degradation. Should I lose respect of someone because of having such an opinion? So be it, but I do not use to change opinions depending on who is the author of an article. -- Cavarrone 07:03, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
You should have stayed out of that one as it was opened by somebody now blocked for stalking me. If somebody does an 80kb expansion of an article and develops it from a crappy starter article I think you should simply respect the judgement of the author. When I removed it the article had a short lede and it looked even worse. I wouldn't have removed it if I genuinely didn't think the article looked better without it. In general you don't see me going about removing infoboxes, as I at least respect that others like them. I will be taking Steiger to FAC by the end of the summer as I have a biography coming in the post and once done I'll open a PR.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:23, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
Right now, I'm in the Library for Piccadilly information. This might take a bit longer than I'd like; MS Word fell apart while I was reading, so now I'm back to reading the PDF. We hope ( talk) 14:17, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
@ We hope: Thanks, that can be nommed once you're done. I'll nom Sands a bit later.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:24, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
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@ Ritchie333: Cheers. Can't see any ones you've missed though. Just starting on the Beverly Hills Hotel.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:07, 1 August 2015 (UTC)
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I commented on Kailash29792's second solo FAC Kalidas (1931) which was reviewed by you for GA status. Here, i commented that four book references show problems. In depth, they show a comment "Changes scheme from http to https and truncates url" in yellow boxes here. I have been told to consult someone who has experience as a FAC reviewer at the Teahouse. Please suggest me whether this can be fixed or not. If not, can i lend my support there, since the rest were done? Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 11:58, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
No idea what's wrong with it, sorry. Best of luck with it though Kailash29792♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:00, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
I've had much stuff to deal with IRL so am behind on the Dutch monasteries and note that we're now at the end of the month. There are three outstanding - could you leave them open / carry them forward, as I should be able to get them done at the weekend. (For next month I was thinking of Italian cathedrals - masses still to do, and Italian is quicker for me than Dutch). Best wishes, Eustachiusz ( talk) 13:15, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Eustachiusz: Sure, although we usually try to complete all red links listed by the end of the month, I'm going to finish some of the waterfalls off later. Italian cathedrals sounds good. Best.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:20, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Eustachiusz: I sub stubbed the three remaining ones. Feel free to add to them in your own time in the next week.♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:01, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
We have no article on this Grade II building which was added to the Rits. We hope ( talk) 16:27, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
SusunW interested in starting it?♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
This is what I was reading when I made the connection. We hope ( talk) 19:10, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
Oh right, can we all play "get Blofeld to write your article about a neglected but notable bit of architecture"? Well, Did you know that Luxford House near Crowborough was once owned by Tony Stratton Smith and where Van der Graaf Generator rehearsed Pawn Hearts ( don't ask). Only trouble is, the best source I can find is the Daily Mail. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 09:46, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
See Round 8, WP:Intertranswiki.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:01, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Blofeld! I've been doing quite a LOT of work on the Crinoline article recently. I was wondering if you think it good enough to take for GA assessment or if there is still work needing doing on it? Thanks so much. Mabalu ( talk) 17:54, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
Easily by the looks of it. In fact I sniff future FA potential. Make sure the lede adequately summarises the article though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:24, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
Hello, as you created Human (1971 film), could you have a look on the talk page? Thanks in advance. Pamputt ( talk) 20:50, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
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Re your request for more monasteries, do they have to be Belgian? Eustachiusz ( talk) 12:26, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Nope, whatever!! Whereever you want, I thought it was Belgium you were particularly interested in though, not monasteries in general!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:31, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
The other way round - more interested in monasteries than Belgium. I'll do a mixture of European ones but mostly Belgian and Dutch for this round: I know Belgium is supposedly under-represented, but in monastery terms the coverage of the Netherlands is actually much thinner. Eustachiusz ( talk) 12:35, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Eustachiusz: Pick ten Dutch monasteries then!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:27, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
This is a fantastic news item--all of the Ritz Hotels smell alike thanks to secret scent dispensers in their lifts. The scent is so secret, it doesn't even have a name. We hope ( talk) 14:02, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
So long as it smells nice and not like a wet dog ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:03, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
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User:Jimbo Wales will be overjoyed I'm sure, although I can't figure out who is more British ;-) ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:49, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Sure - soon as I have a moment I'll take a look. -- Ser Amantio di Nicolao Che dicono a Signa? Lo dicono a Signa. 19:47, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi – yep, I'll find my Pevsner and go through it. Do you want me to identify ones missing from List of country houses in the United Kingdom#East Sussex; and if so, shall I add them to there and to the WikiProject page? Will be a day or two as I have bits and pieces to do off-Wiki. Hassocks 5489 (Floreat Hova!) 22:01, 1 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Hassocks5489: Yes, if you could add them to the main List of country houses in the United Kingdom#East Sussex list for now, we can always do more from it once the 10 are done, that list should be as comprehensive as possible.♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:20, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
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Can you figure out why the articles aren't appearing in the {{tl|Mining in Africa}} template? -- Rosiestep ( talk) 03:11, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
A few years ago, you created this article on Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque (Dubai). Just recently, I created the article on Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai which has a similar alternative name in Arabic. Would you be able to confirm that both articles are indeed on the same mosque (which warrants a merge in that case)? Mar4d ( talk) 04:54, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
No idea @ Mar4d:, in fact I can't remember starting it, by all means merge if you think they're the same, but make sure you state the different names it is known as in title section.♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:23, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
BTW I was saying to User:Faizan that we should try to get a Pakistan article up to GA like Islamabad or Lahore. Can you think of one you might like to collaborate on?♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:25, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
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Perhaps Mjroots can look at this one? On google maps I see what looks like it might be a very rough landing strip but little else. I wouldn't have expected a modern national sized airport anyway.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:16, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Just finished watching these two for the first time (Part I yesterday and Part II today). Both are great films! Also, thanks for The Shawshank Redemption (I watched it on Movies Now HD, which featured with subtitles). A top notch film! Absolutely loved it! I still cannot understand how such a film could flop at the BO. BTW, did you watch Thiruvilaiyadal yet? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:10, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Great, I knew you'd like them! I don't think I've got around to seeing Thiruvilaiyadal yet. Some other films which are must see immediately ones are La Confidential as I suggested earlier, Double Indemnity (probably the smartest plot of any film I've ever seen which you can at least understand), and Rosemary's Baby and Peeping Tom. Rosemary's Baby and Peeping Tom are creepy but revolutionary cinema. You will be thrilled anyway haha! Great older comedies worth watching in particular which spring to mind It's a Gift (1934), My Man Godfrey (1936), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), I Was a Male War Bride (1949), Adam's Rib (1949), Monkey Business (1952), Hulot's Holiday (1953), Some Like It Hot (1959), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1968) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). Ferris Bueller is a good candidate for best teen comedy ever made IMO, you'll love it, too cool for school! Don't be put off by the age of some of the earlier ones I mentioned, they're hilarious and all well worth watching. I'm sure Lugnuts and MarnetteD concur.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:37, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
The AFI lists are really very good, they know what they're talking about. While the order of some of them are disputable, any cinephile perusing AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs will agree that those represent some of the very funniest, and you'll spot many of the ones I mentioned in it. They're well selected.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:53, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Trust me though, LA Confidential, Rosemary's Baby and Peeping Tom all must be seen asap!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:12, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
The double twist towards the end of Shawshank is one of the greatest triumphs in world cinema IMO. Yeah watch Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Peeping Tom (1960) in the night if you can.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:28, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Ssven2 I can back DB's mention of L,A, Confidential 100%. I just rewatched it last weekend and it is marvelous. It takes the complicated plot of the book and makes all of the twists and turns work. It is also a treat to watch two relatively unknown (at the time) Aussies be such believable 1950's L.A. cops. It is also head and shoulders a better film then the one that won the Best Picture Oscar that year. MarnetteD| Talk 18:12, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
I rather like Martin Scorsese's quote: "I have always felt that Peeping Tom and 8½ say everything that can be said about film-making, about the process of dealing with film, the objectivity and subjectivity of it and the confusion between the two. 8½ captures the glamour and enjoyment of film-making, while Peeping Tom shows the aggression of it, how the camera violates... From studying them you can discover everything about people who make films, or at least people who express themselves through films." Rosemary's Baby next?♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:46, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Rosemary's Baby's next, then North By Northwest, I Know Where I'm Going! and the Blue Whale of Hollywood, Citizen Kane. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:56, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Ssven2: the best plots are in Double Indemnity and Shadow of a Doubt, I'd watch Shadow before North. Shadow of a Doubt was actually Hitchcock's favourite I think. I don't think you'd like I Know Where I'm Going! as much as the others. Citizen Kane is the sort of film you really have to watch several times to fully appreciate, first time I thought it was overrated and didn't fully appreciate it as much as I now do. You might think differently! Sunset Boulevard also always springs to mind when you say "best plot" or "greatest film ever made".♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:09, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Finished watching Rosemary's Baby and I Know Where I'm Going!. I liked both of them! Gave them both a full 5/5 rating. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:31, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Ssven2: Was Rosemary's Baby extraordinary or what haha? Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off, LA Confidential and Double Indemnity next! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:19, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
Not creepy? What can be creepier than watching the Devil impregnate a woman and people watching and then the neighbours and even the husband knowing that the Devil's child is growing inside of her and feeding her concocted shakes to supplement its growth LOL? The atmosphere of it was a lot creepier than Omen. The scenario of it IMO is the creepiest I've ever seen, perhaps with the exception of 120 Days. Perhaps The Omen was scarier, by creepy I don't mean scary. @ Ssven2: Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off next!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:44, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
Watched Citizen Kane today. I really liked it, not because it's voted as the greatest film of all time, but for its message on how a man should and should not be in life. Kane wanted everyone to dance to his tune, which is evident in his relationship with Susan Alexander, and also here —
Emily:Really, Charles, people will think...
Kane:...what I tell them to think.
But that's easier said than done. Enough was never enough for him. The scenes where Susan receives her vocal training and the opera scenes really were ROFL moments. Ferris Buellers Day off is up next. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:18, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
The Rose Bud thing is the real genius for me. Citizen Kane is the sort of film you can watch half a dozen times (like I have) and still discover new things. The way it's made is quite brilliant. To really get the most out of it I urge you to watch it again at some point, as first time the viewer focuses more on the subject of the film rather than the underlying message and devices I think. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:41, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
Just finished Sunset Boulevard. One of the most outstanding and touching films I had ever seen! Thanks, Doc! Watching What Ever Happened to Baby Jane next. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:17, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
Finished watching What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?. Truly one of the best films I have ever seen! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:47, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
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Sorry for the wait, I've just come back on! Do you still want me to take the review? JAG UAR 18:48, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
Yes, if you want to! I didn't want to ask too much of you! But I would also welcome reviews from Tim or Schro afterwards!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:50, 2 July 2015 (UTC)
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Inspired by working on Park Lane, I just knocked this up, with a vague idea of seeing if we could improve all the articles that are places on the British Monopoly board. I've done a bit of artistic licence and put Tower of London as "In Jail" and Battersea Power Station as "Electric Company", amongst others. Have a look and see if it gives any inspritation. Sadly, as you might expect, most articles are Start class, Pentonville Road hasn't even got its own article! Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 11:43, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Haha, nice one! To get all of those up to GA??♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:42, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Doc, After a recent re-write, the Hitler Diaries are now at peer review, should you have the time and inclination. Any and all thoughts on the article are most welcome. Cheers – SchroCat ( talk) 11:59, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Will do, tomorrow if I can, cheers.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:42, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
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Many congratulations on Meryl Streep, now a GA (also good luck if you want to take it beyond), who is truly one of the greatest actresses of all time. BTW have a look here. You may suggest a hook there. Apologies for not asking you before nominating. -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 20:13, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Cheers FrankBoy. Well, I think it can be researched more fully in newspapers and google books and interviews etc to really ensure it's the best possible article which will take some time before taking to FAC, but I think it's decent for GA anyway. Claudia Cardinale and Audrey Hepburn too hopefully by the end of the summer. I don't know about a hook, you decide, but please also credit User:Krimuk90 and User:Dr.K.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:22, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
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The dates in prose are in American format (month day, year), but not in references (day month year). There are some issues of consistency and linking in references. Mind if I give it a go? -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 16:36, 4 July 2015 (UTC)
Sure, of course. I prefer the date like 4 July 2015 though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:49, 4 July 2015 (UTC)
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Found a lot of newspaper hits for Park Lane but they're either old wanted or help wanted ads for an address on the street or they cover information already cited in the article. Take a look at this, though. The book is PD in the US; I didn't see a publication date on the Internet Archive copy, so had to go elsewhere to date it. No idea when Alfred Marks died. Hanging was only one part of the execution-they were first drawn through the streets in various manner, hanged and let down while still living. A butcher then disemboweled them, they and their bowels were then burnt, he/she was beheaded and the torso quartered. The book has passages where the odor of the burning bowels is described. At Smithfield, they were boiled alive. We have some images at Commons but if you want anything from this book, they all seems to be very comfortably in the "old" category. We hope ( talk) 23:47, 4 July 2015 (UTC)
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Please take a look at the article Jenny Skavlan that I have created. I plan a DYK nom for it. Thanks.-- BabbaQ ( talk) 22:33, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
Looks in good shape, well done!♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:36, 9 July 2015 (UTC)
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I have done a lot of editing overt two days, corrected all open urls, added more text. I can post it for GA only after your expert perusal. In case more needs to be done pl put tags wherever required. Lahore is not in such a good shape. I don't think I would like to do it.-- Nvvchar. 01:35, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hope you are doing well. I have expanded yet another Satyajit Ray list and pushed it for FLC. Whenever you get some time, could you please take a look at the nomination here and put your comments? Thanks in advance. - Vivvt ( Talk) 18:42, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
Looks good but I'm having a break from FAC and reviewing at the moment. In fact I'm not too enthusiastic about the project and many of the people here right now either. But the glorious weather tends to have that effect on me!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:05, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
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On 11 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coffee production in Jamaica, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jamaica exports more than 80 per cent of its production of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee to Japan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coffee production in Jamaica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 11:33, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Would you like to conduct a GAR on this 1955 Indian comedy film? Please let me know. Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 12:13, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi, I'm talking a break from reviewing at the moment, sorry about that. Nice job though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:37, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Okay doctor. May i know when you shall be back as a GA Reviewer? Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 13:00, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
After the summer.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:44, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
Missamma turns a GA! Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 01:31, 1 August 2015 (UTC)
I don't know what to say-this guy probably would put a db-person it seems like if the guy won a Olympic medal, a Oscar, a Grammy, ect. if there were no refs. But yeah some of it is getting too much and is also removing the BLP unsourced tags even if it still technically counts as the sources are just el's with no direct references. I want to send a note but don't know what to say! Wgolf ( talk) 17:32, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
The problem is that he's tagging some very notable articles for deletion when the solution is really to quickly source them. He seems to be using automation without actually assessing them individually. If he continues I will request that he is banned from using automated tools and prodding articles.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:42, 11 July 2015 (UTC) I have undid some of his speedies just now-while some are questionable-they still have pages that link to other wikis that could make them more notable. I just put as the undo "take it to afd if you must" Wgolf ( talk) 17:48, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
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Dr. Blofeld, it is my sincere pleasure to hereby award you The West Virginia Barnstar in recognition of your thoughtful assistance, which led to the promotion of Capon Chapel to Featured Article status. This article is the first Hampshire County subject and only the sixth West Virginia-related subject to receive this status. Thank you for helping to bring awareness to another West Virginia landmark! -- West Virginian (talk) 11:09, 12 July 2015 (UTC) |
@ West Virginian: Thanks, but it is you who deserves to be rewarded for promoting it!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:14, 12 July 2015 (UTC)
I can, but it won't be for a couple of weeks yet, as I'm currently travelling. I may be able to do something with a different computer, but not for the foreseeable future, sorry. --˜˜˜˜
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Gatoclass ( talk) 00:41, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
I found a lovely searchable 1950-1959 newspaper from Brazil. I also get 292 hits on "Paga" like that with no accent marks at all. I can scroll to the articles, but can't read them and since it is scans of the paper, not able to go into a translator. I did manage to extract the name of her ex-husband/annullment out of one article. It's a great resource, if we can utilize it somehow. And what I really want to know is if she sent that scandalous nude Christmas card (1954) because she was the first woman to have breast augmentation. I find 1 claim on a blog. Insufficiently sourced IMO. ;) here SusunW ( talk) 00:56, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
User:Cattus does, there's a few Brazilians on here too, Rosiestep knows one or two I think.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:39, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
There's User talk:84.90.219.128 also (no ping to IP), and The Almightey Drill claims level 2 pt, -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 09:33, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
@ SusunW: and, of course, our amigo, Krenakarore, who is a native speaker. -- Rosiestep ( talk) 12:34, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Don't know exactly what you need. The article was well translated and that newspaper only mentions that the Church did not annull her marriage, but nullified it (a lotta complicated law-terms there), there being a difference between the two terms here. Still too many red inks on the article. By the way, her stage surname may exemplify how scandalous she was. Oh, one more thing: she may eventually have been described by the papers as composer, but she wasn't. Krenakarore TK 20:00, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello, can you help improve this article? Thank You: Guatimac.-- 83.51.155.119 ( talk) 10:16, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
On 15 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Babette Haag, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that percussionist Babette Haag and her ensemble played Orff's Carmina Burana with the Bachchor Mainz and Anthony and Joseph Paratore in the 1,000th concert of the Weilburger Schlosskonzerte? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Babette Haag. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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I was looking for sources for Vine Street (of which there seems quite a bit to write about if you know where to look) and found this. Sir Granville Greenwood wouldn't be able to get away with speculating whether there are spyholes in the Ladies in this post Yewtree world. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 15:44, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
I'll try to look tomorrow, still feeling pretty lazy!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:03, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
BTW have you see this Ritchie333? Now that takes the piss!! ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:12, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Well, it would be a damned smart way to wipe out the al Queda and ISIS camps in such countries LOL, just send in a massive android to take a giant piss on them all and drown em!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:32, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Watched it today. Absolutely amazing film! I can now see why Kurosawa is considered a great filmmaker. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:22, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Glad you like it Sven! Kurosawa's best film IMO, and I can now say that comfortably having seen all his films! Yes, Ikiru is incredibly moving, I rate it the second greatest film I think, for a very good reason!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:48, 15 July 2015 (UTC) Also recommended, which reminds me of it at times, is Make Way for Tomorrow, which Marnette recently enjoyed too. The last 30 minutes in particular are among the most beautiful in any film. Also Grave of the Fireflies, Sansho the Bailiff and Floating Weeds spring immediately to mind. Sansho is a brilliant film, but Grave of the Fireflies might be just as moving as Ikiru which I urge you to watch!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:49, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Krimuk90:, you seen Ikiru or Grave of the Fireflies yet? Both are must see films asap!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:06, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello! Your submission of 1630 Crete earthquake at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah ( talk) 18:34, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Please see comments of Yoninah to open a new nomination for Kythira Strait. As I am not conversant with the procedure to do this from an existing nomination, please do the needful.-- Nvvchar. 20:39, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Nvvchar: Just find a separate hook for the strait, and nom it for DYK individually and just state that it was agreed to split it.♦ Dr. Blofeld
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On 16 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coffee production in Thailand, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that under the Thai/ United Nations Crop Replacement and Community Development Project, coffee has been experimented with as a replacement crop for opium? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coffee production in Thailand. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Gatoclass ( talk) 12:02, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
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For deflecting pointed critical commentary, and seeing through the frustration to the root of the issue (rather than succumb to the temptation to be just as pointed and stubborn in reply), and responding to that root issue in an effective way—rare abilities I so often fail to exhibit—I acknowledge and thank you. Le Prof Leprof 7272 ( talk) 13:56, 16 July 2015 (UTC) |
…here, [1], and would ask you for the proper venue to discuss it. Talk page there, or here? Cheers. Le Prof Leprof 7272 ( talk) 14:01, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
Watched Baahubali: The Beginning today at this theatre. A grand, spectacular and excellent film from S. S. Rajamouli! Do try and watch it while you can, Doc. It's worth it! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:23, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
How can I see it? It's in cinemas in Tamil in southern India. I live in Wales. We do have one of the largest southern Indian residential groups in the UK in Cardiff but to my knowledge there's not cinemas screening Tamil movies out now. Seen Goodfellas yet?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:42, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
@ FrB.TG: That f*****g Joe Pesci was f*****g great, what a f*****g guy! ;-) Scorsese did overcook the swearing, especially Pesci, but that's part of the identity of both Goodfellas and Casino. Sweary Pesci!♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:42, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
On 17 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Meryl Streep, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the 2010 National Medal of Arts and in 2014 the Presidential Medal of Freedom? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Meryl Streep. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Gatoclass ( talk) 00:32, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Claudia Cardinale you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 ( talk) 09:40, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
Ritchie333 Is it OK if you let Krimuk90 do the review, he stated that he wanted to do it long ago.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:45, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
On 17 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1630 Crete earthquake, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that various dates have been attributed to the 1630 Crete earthquake, which occurred in the Kythira Strait? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1630 Crete earthquake. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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On 17 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Johann Lukas Legrand, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Johann Lukas Legrand, a ribbon maker, was the first president of the Directory of the Helvetic Republic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Johann Lukas Legrand. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Graeme Bartlett ( talk) 12:17, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
The article Claudia Cardinale you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Claudia Cardinale for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 ( talk) 17:00, 17 July 2015 (UTC)
On 18 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Darwin's Arch, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Darwin's Arch (pictured) sits like a bridge on an irregularly shaped, rocky, submerged plateau, nicknamed "the theatre"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Darwin's Arch. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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On 18 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kythira Strait, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Kythira Strait is one of the most dangerous navigational hazards in the Mediterranean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kythira Strait. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
— Chris Woodrich ( talk) 12:02, 18 July 2015 (UTC)
You added the following coordinate tag to Kythira Strait back in May:
Could you tell me what your source was? Not only would I like to document the source for Wikipedia, I'd like to pass it along to Google Maps so it can be found there. Thank you for your assistance. ~ Jeff Q (talk) 17:26, 18 July 2015 (UTC)
Jeffq Yes, it's surprising that such a major geographical feature was missing and in other projects too! Look forward to see it labelled on google maps, as opposed to a giant android slashing on an apple ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:15, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hi there. Around 2 years ago, when I nominated an article for FAC, you mentioned that it should have gone through a peer review first. I'm in a similar situation now where I am considering nominating 24 (TV series) as a featured article candidate, however the previous and current peer reviews received/have received no comments. I'd rather not nominate it for FAC and be ripped apart for not taking it to peer review, however the article to me looks rather good at this stage and it's feedback that I need to improve it to featured status. You're quite familiar with the process where I have no experience whatsoever, I was wondering if you could give some feedback on the article or advice as to how I can proceed from here? While it's not a "serious" article as I've been told before, I have worked away at it over the years and would like to make it as good as I can. Steven Zhang Help resolve disputes! 01:27, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
The best thing I think would be to reopen the peer review and request some of the FA regulars to read and review it before nomming. Ask a dozen odd people who regularly contribute. I would, but I'm on a break from reviewing at the moment.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:24, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
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The article Claudia Cardinale you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Claudia Cardinale for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 ( talk) 18:41, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
Haha, she does speak like that!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:46, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hello DB. You will see that I have started the Steiger list article here Rod Steiger on stage and screen. It is going to take some time to get it in the proper form. When you have the time could you flesh out the lede and add any pictures that you think are appropriate. Thanks. MarnetteD| Talk 22:29, 22 July 2015 (UTC)
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Gatoclass ( talk) 02:21, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
I've decided to begin working on the Thanhouser films - it was a bit of a blow to my confidence when someone stated that Wikipedia should not have articles on these films. They may not be masterpiece articles given the long-lost status of many, but the combining of single reel releases and the condensing of "fillers/documentaries" and such is of great value. I've come into a collection of new documents and materials... and since I begun the project more "lost films" have been found making it amazing that in 20 years how much had been found and recovered.
I've however been deeply stumped by other major companies... Kalem, Biograph and the other Edison Trust are almost completely lost. Aside from the D.W. Griffith project (which I do not have access to), I fear that it may be nearly impossible to get a list of productions for many of them! You wanted me to work on the 1920s... which is much better preserved, but I have chiefly American sources - was there a company you want me to tackle? Do not say "Universal" - unless you are going to do a lot of work with me on it. Now that I have Braff's collection, I am completely and 100% overwhelmed by even the prospects of "organizing" more than 9000+ works into digestible and manageable formats without someone like you to whip me (and it) into shape. Or you think Universal is of paramount importance that should be tackled with gusto? ChrisGualtieri ( talk) 04:56, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
Wikipedia's full of meddlesome little assholes who'll try to get in your way. Great editors like you and Carlossuarez46 should never be put off from creating new content because of them all. We're much better off as a resource having decent articles on Thanhouser films, and I urge you to all that you can on them. Here's my list of 1920s films I've seen, ones in bold in particular are great and should be brought up to GA status. The ones in the gallery are the best films for each year and the real priority though. If you could save this list somewhere and keep them in mind. I've done one only so far, Wings (1927 film)! I was considering doing Metropolis next, a truly remarkable film Ssven2. The 1920s is one of our weakest areas of film coverage, so to get some of the notable films up to GA status would be a big achievement. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:24, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
I'm sure my good friend MarnetteD would agree on the benefits of getting films like Nosferatu, Metropolis and Safety Last! up to GA. Safety Last in particular is iconic, and the image of Lloyd hanging on the clock tower one of the great icons of silent film. I did a lot for The Sea Beast a while back, I think that could be brought up to GA with very little work.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:33, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
Are you guys angry with me? I know you might be thinking and would be unhappy about what happened. But, you know what happens in these situations. It's sad that he left and know he will come back.— Prashant 16:21, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
No, as I think there's more to this than just frustration with you, but you can be a pain in the arse at times and should stop warring with him.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:26, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
The "how many templates can you stuff on a user talk page" award | |
Sorry, there were too many templated messages on here, I felt left out. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 17:38, 23 July 2015 (UTC) |
Yup, annoying!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:53, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi, you were a FAC co-nom on this one. I changed "Some consider Irataba" to "Some historians consider Irataba" ... you and I know that you weren't talking about Randys, but I'm trying to avoid someone bringing up WP:WORDS at ERRORS (though it might happen anyway). But ... was that the sense of the source, that there are historical opinions on both sides, or do we have to soften that? - Dank ( push to talk) 18:30, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
A year ago you kindly commented on the FAC for Thorpe affair, which was duly promoted. I am now seeking to do justice to the unfortunate eponymous protagonist, who has recently died, by presenting a fuller account of his life. The article is at FAC; if you have time to look at it, please do so, comment if you feel inclined. Brianboulton ( talk) 20:52, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hello my old friend. Long time. :)
Could you please keep a mentoring eye on Rberchie? See the bottom of his talk for the story. He is not communicative with me, but he is with you. My very best wishes. Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 09:15, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Done, hope you're well!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:20, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Haven't time to stalk somebody like him, but let me know if he does it again and I'll file a ban request from page tagging, but you'll have to provide evidence!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:25, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
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Materialscientist ( talk) 01:51, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
Have you seen this Woody Allen film yet? It was lovely! I want you to watch it if you haven't yet, Doc. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:55, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
I haven't actually, but there's a lot of Woody Allen films I've not seen (in counting I've seen just nine) and have been meaning to. I'll try to watch it within a few days.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:12, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
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Materialscientist ( talk) 13:36, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
I am planning to take this film to GA and subsequently to FA. I am aiming for 5th September 2015 (it completes one year). So I want someone who can review it tightly. Would you like to do it? Please.— Prashant 14:42, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
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Materialscientist ( talk) 00:53, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
Would you mind giving a copy/edit to the article as I am aiming FA. It would be a great help.— Prashant 09:54, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
No, I'm not doing reviewing or copyediting of the work of others at the moment. I'm busy.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:59, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
I don't even know whom to contact. The article took so many days of my life but, sill it requires a solid prose. Can't you please just take a look?— Prashant 15:48, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
Prashant, everytime something happens, when you botch something up or are involved in a dispute you do this every time to see if I'm still your "friend". I told you that I'm not reviewing or copyediting right now and begging me is unlikely to change anything. There's plenty of decent Indian editors here, ask them. Now please, enough.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:51, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
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Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 13:17, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
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So who are you a sock of Jcmcc450? Did Chillum put you up to this? Very suspicious behaviour in last 12 hours.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:43, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
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I think I've gotten all refs in. We hope ( talk) 00:25, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
I was rather surprised to read your reaction here, could you please calm down about infoboxes? Yes, I disagree with your view about their use and not by today, this does not mean I want to hurt your work, rather the opposite, in fact I just consider a bio article without infobox rather visually poor and non-standard, in spite of it being a start-class, a good article or a featured one. I just consider them an improvement, not certainly a degradation. Should I lose respect of someone because of having such an opinion? So be it, but I do not use to change opinions depending on who is the author of an article. -- Cavarrone 07:03, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
You should have stayed out of that one as it was opened by somebody now blocked for stalking me. If somebody does an 80kb expansion of an article and develops it from a crappy starter article I think you should simply respect the judgement of the author. When I removed it the article had a short lede and it looked even worse. I wouldn't have removed it if I genuinely didn't think the article looked better without it. In general you don't see me going about removing infoboxes, as I at least respect that others like them. I will be taking Steiger to FAC by the end of the summer as I have a biography coming in the post and once done I'll open a PR.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:23, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
Right now, I'm in the Library for Piccadilly information. This might take a bit longer than I'd like; MS Word fell apart while I was reading, so now I'm back to reading the PDF. We hope ( talk) 14:17, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
@ We hope: Thanks, that can be nommed once you're done. I'll nom Sands a bit later.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:24, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
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Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 00:42, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
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Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 00:42, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
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@ Ritchie333: Cheers. Can't see any ones you've missed though. Just starting on the Beverly Hills Hotel.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:07, 1 August 2015 (UTC)
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I commented on Kailash29792's second solo FAC Kalidas (1931) which was reviewed by you for GA status. Here, i commented that four book references show problems. In depth, they show a comment "Changes scheme from http to https and truncates url" in yellow boxes here. I have been told to consult someone who has experience as a FAC reviewer at the Teahouse. Please suggest me whether this can be fixed or not. If not, can i lend my support there, since the rest were done? Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 11:58, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
No idea what's wrong with it, sorry. Best of luck with it though Kailash29792♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:00, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
I've had much stuff to deal with IRL so am behind on the Dutch monasteries and note that we're now at the end of the month. There are three outstanding - could you leave them open / carry them forward, as I should be able to get them done at the weekend. (For next month I was thinking of Italian cathedrals - masses still to do, and Italian is quicker for me than Dutch). Best wishes, Eustachiusz ( talk) 13:15, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Eustachiusz: Sure, although we usually try to complete all red links listed by the end of the month, I'm going to finish some of the waterfalls off later. Italian cathedrals sounds good. Best.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:20, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
@ Eustachiusz: I sub stubbed the three remaining ones. Feel free to add to them in your own time in the next week.♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:01, 31 July 2015 (UTC)