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Miller’s Crossing (1990) IMDB rating: 8.00 Plot: Tom Regan is an advisor to Leo, a crime boss in an unnamed Prohibition-era town. When Leo and rival boss Johnny Caspar feud over a bookie who’s been cheating Caspar, Tom tries to keep the peace. Instead he finds himself caught in the middle of a war of ambushes and shifting allegiances where nothing is ever quite what it seems.

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What does the rest of the nation think about Texas Country Music?
How does everyone feel about this kind of music, Texas Country? And why? I feel it is way better than the Nashville stuff that’s all turning into pop recently. And I mean true Texas music, like:

10 City Run
Aaron Watson
Bart Crow Band
Bleu Edmondson
Brandon Rhyder
Bruce Robison
Buster Jiggs
Casey Donahew Band
Chris Knight (Originally from or still resides in Kentucky)
Charlie Robison
Christian Frieson
Clay Crockett and the Shotgun Riders
Corb Lund (Originally from or still resides in Alberta, Canada)
Cory Morrow
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Curtis Grimes
The Damphools
Davin James
Dean Seltzer and the Redneck Mothers
Deryl Dodd
Django Walker
Donny Waits
Doug Moreland
Dub Miller
Eleven Hundred Springs
Eli Young Band
Emory Quinn
Honeybrowne
Hogg Maulies
JJ Henson Band
Jack Ingram
Jackson Taylor
James Lann
Jamie Richards
Jarrod Birmingham
Jason Allen Band
Jason Boland and the Stragglers (Originally from or still resides in Oklahoma)
Jesse Brand (Originally from Ferndale Washington, based in Ft Worth Texas)
Jimmy LaFave
John D. Hale Band
Johnny Cooper (musician)
Johnny Solinger
Josh Abbott
Kelly Willis
Kevin Fowler
Kyle Park
Larry Joe Taylor
Lucas Gaspard
Micky & the Motorcars (Originally from Idaho, now based in Austin Texas. Brothers Micky and Gary Braun are the younger siblings of Willy and Cody Braun of Reckless Kelly.)
Mark David Manders
Max Stalling
Miranda Lambert
No Justice (Originally from or still resides in Oklahoma)
Pat Green
Paul Eason
Randy Rogers Band
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Reckless Kelly (Originally from Idaho, now based in Austin Texas)
Robert Earl Keen
Roger Cowan
Roger Creager
Ryan Bingham
Scooter Brown Band
South First Band
Stan Crawford
Stoney LaRue (Originally from or still resides in Oklahoma)
Sunny Sweeney
The Britt Lloyd Band
The Casey Donahew Band
The Gourds
The Great Divide (Originally from Oklahoma)
The Kyle Bennett Band
The Scott Wiggins Band
Tommy Alverson
Travis Mitchell Band
Two Tons of Steel
Wade Bowen*
William Clark Green
Zona Jones
To those of you who answered explaining what texas country is, I already know what it is. That’s pretty much all I listen to. I guess my main concern is why most of America continues to poison their mind with stuff that sounds like pop.

And Bandit, are you kidding me? The best Country music is coming out of the Levelland/Lubbock area. Austin is too weird, which is the way they should keep it, that’s fine with me. Wreck ‘em Tech!

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I refuse to listen to Nashville/Pop Country anymore. It’s such a shame that it has become what it is. I was raised on Country music but it just isn’t the same. Texas/Red Dirt music is the way to go. The music is diverse and original and when you go to a show the artists will actually take the time to get to know and hang out with fans before and after the show.

ProudTexan | Sep 18, 2009

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I only know some of those off the list. Where I live, our local stations don’t play those artists. The only way I find out about great country groups like these is through sirius radio, and myspace, and word of mouth. I think texas country is so much better then the junk nashville is churning out. texas country artists are actually keeping it country, and they all have their own unique sound, you can actually tell them apart, unlike the clones from trashville.
L.i.s.a. H. | Sep 18, 2009

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Some from the list are actually from Oklahoma but I get your gist. I think the Country Music with the most soul is coming out of Austin right now. You could probably say it has been since Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Willie, Waylon, et al in the 70’s, too.
Bandit | Sep 18, 2009

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I own a lot of those artist’s music. Why? Because it’s actually country music and for the most part, the majority of those artists are being true to the "music" and not the stardom they can get from Nashville. They depend on their fan base and frequent small venues because they want to connect to the people with their music.They write most of their songs and are based on traditional country music ideals…you know, they want you to listen to their words and connect. It’s not about making big bucks overnight…they are in it for the long haul. They are the current country artists that will be here tomorrow because they have something to bring to the table, musically, lyrically and artistically. Nashville is nothing but a money making machine, Texas music and musicians are about "music"
HopeFloats | Sep 18, 2009

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I love Texas Country/Red Dirt because it is original and it is real and it’s not the cookie cutter pop crap coming out of Nashville these days.
Heather | Sep 21, 2009

I Think I Love My Wife (2007) IMDB rating: 5.40 Plot: Brenda wears comfortable, cotton panties; Nikki wears shear, lacy thongs. Richard Cooper is in the middle, with a good job in Manhattan, a house in the suburbs, and two cute children with Brenda, his intelligent, good-looking wife, who’s a teacher. But there’s no sex in this seven-year marriage, so Richard’s bored. Into the mix walks Nikki, a sexy, sassy, single friend he’s not seen in years. Nikki has problems and finds a reason to stop at his office every day. He tries to help, they have some fun, and he doesn’t mention Nikki to Brenda. His work and reputation suffer. Is he about to scratch the seven year itch? What choices does Richard have?

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What is wrong with these people?
Ok here is the story…and it’s a long one but I’ll try to keep it short. My husband and I have two kids. I am a stay at home mom and my hubby works full time. His family seems to think it’s ok to question our financial situation. The thing that gets me is that my brother in law and his wife struggle WAY more than we do. He works in radio and she has 3 different jobs. No kids. One pet. and they seem to never have the money for anything. They joke about not paying rent on time because they dont have the money. and she jokes all the time about loving to shop. Our kids are already 4 and 2. we were going to wait until they had a baby to have another one so they would have a close cousin in age. Well she wants to be a manager of a store, but she had 3 different jobs last year. and she wont stop shopping. They say that they are putting kids on hold until she gets to be a manager but then they always say they dont have the money to have kids. Yes they do…if they’d live inside their means. So my husband and I have decided to go ahead with our plans to have a third child. I can’t plan having my kids around them. When I told my brother in law we were trying to be pregnant, he had the nerve to be mad! UGH! i wish people would get their lives in order before questioning mine! We make it just fine and usually have enough to do something really fun. I just dont get why….UGH! i wish i could choose my family sometimes!
EDIT: to MONROE. learn to read. We do not struggle. my brother in law and his wife do.

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.. if you are struggling why would you try for another? Do you enjoy being poor, I don’t understand?
Monroe. | Feb 05, 2010

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just ignore them. They obviously don’t want kids or they would have had them. everyone knows if you wait to have kids for one reason or other than you wont have them. Sounds like you know how you want to live your life. Some people just like to complain and say things about other people to draw the attention away from their own problems. Just live your life and ignore the rude comments. or you could just up and tell them…"Hey, you live your life and let us worry about ours!" if your not asking any of them for financial help then they have no reason to question you! Good Luck!
Betty | Feb 05, 2010

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LOL, he was mad? oh boy.

You should enlighten them that maybe, if they stopped spending money on things they don’t need and start saving, than they will have money to support a baby.Sounds like they aren’t responsible enough to be parents in the first place so perhaps thats a good thing.Go on with your baby making plans, don’t schedule your life around others.
nelawala | Feb 05, 2010

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That is just ridiculous beyond words. It is totally unreasonable for them to expect this. Honestly from this and your other question I get the idea your brother in law either has some very serious maturity issues or is just incredibly manipulative. And SIL’s shopping addiction is a whole other ball of wax. Maybe its a good thing they don’t feel ready because they need to learn to be grown-ups and stop putting themselves before everyone else if they want to be good parents.
Have fun ttc and send some baby dust my way, too.
ETA: If he gripes about wanting cousins close in age again you can always tell him to get cracking on baby #1.
Erin H | Feb 05, 2010

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) IMDB rating: 6.40 Plot: In the year 2065, the next great assault against an invading race of phantom-like aliens is about to be launched. Dr. Aki Ross, a brilliant young scientist, races to find the invaders’ secrets, not only to save the planet, but herself as well after her body is infected by alien particles. She teams up with the prestigious Deep Eyes military squadron, led by her old friend Grey Edwards. But as Aki, her mentor Dr. Sid, and Grey work toward a peaceful end, the scheming General Hein devises a plot to eradicate the aliens in one swift, destructive blow…even if it destroys the Earth right along with them.

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pretty movies with quiet soundtracks?
I’m looking for movies that are visually beautiful or serene that have quiet soundtracks to go with them. Nothing loud, not very much shouting or guns going off.
Kind of like…
Final Fantasy the Spirits Within (saw that one recently)
A lot of Miyazaki’s stuff
Zen garden
The first disc of The Fellowship of the Ring
Even just abstract pictures set to music like…Illuminations which was a VHS tape I had awhile back.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also like House of Flying Daggers or Pan’s Labyrinth or possibly Memoirs of a Geisha

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I think you would really like Koyaanisqatsi. It’s a movie which involves a bunch of scenes (mostly from nature) set to a Phillip Glass minimalist soundtrack. There are no words at all, and extremely slow moving, but it’s very cool.

See the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PirH8PADD gQ

| Sep 17, 2009

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Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
b | Sep 17, 2009

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Let’s see…

The Family Stone - Has a great soundtrack that is genital, and many cool scenes of Snow and town…just brings you into the Holiday spirit.

The Edge - Sound track kind of loud, however, very relaxing. The views they show you are breath taking…just amazing. And an overall great movie.

The Ultimate Gift - Wonderful sound Track, has a few pretty scenes, just an overall touching movie.

The Time Machine (2002) - One of the most amazing sound tracks I have ever heard…a little loud, but it gives you shivers down your spine. Also has many breath taking scenes.

Forrest Gump - Wonderful soundtrack with cool views.

Contact - A very relaxing soundtrack, however, doesn’t have anything amazing as far as scenes go till the end.

That is all I can think of right now, hope that helps…

The best one out of that list that is closest to what you are looking for would be "The Edge".
Johnny | Sep 17, 2009

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when this is described I think of John Barry’s composing like:

Out of Africa-starring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep

Somewhere in Time- Christopher Reeves, Jane Seymour

High road to china-Tom Selleck, Bess Armstrong

Dances with Wolves-Kevin Costner,Mary Mcdonnel, Graham Green, Rodney Grant

and then
Hans Zimmer:

Driving Miss Daisy
K2
The Last Samarai

then there’s Mark Isham
A river runs through it
Of mice and men
eight below

There’s a list of some good ones.
ryan t | Sep 17, 2009

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You might like music from:

Dances With Wolves - John Barry (movie has its violent moments, but it’s also very beautiful at parts)

Princess Mononoke (A Miyazaki movie, so I bet you’ve seen it) - Joe Hisaishi

Braveheart - James Horner (war movie, so I suggest, if this is a deterrence, just listening to the soundtrack)

The Sheltering Sky - Ryuichi Sakamoto

The Truman Show - Burkhard Dallwitz and Philip Glass

Fearless - Shigeru Umebayashi (the same composer of House of Flying Daggers)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or Hero - Tan Dun (I didn’t really like CTHD, but the music is very nice)

The director of Hero and House of Flying Daggers, who makes some incredibly visually stunning movies, has an older movie called The Road Home, which I really enjoyed. It has the same actress who also played in both of the other two films listed above.

There are certain tracks on some of these that are kind of loud, but they all have quiet moments, which is the reason I added them. Also, some of the above movies have war scenes. Two movies, Sense and Sensibility (2008 version and not the Emma Thompson movie) and North and South (with Richard Armitage) are both beautiful films with great soundtracks…that have not been released.
Desiderata | Sep 19, 2009