# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=19 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Stories that have been adapted into movies and mini-series the most](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-that-have-been-adapted-into-movies-and-mini-series-the-most/1030584)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-that-have-been-adapted-into-movies-and-mini-series-the-most/1030584 "2026-06-04T19:41:40Z")
We’ve probably done this before, maybe more than once, but I’ve long been fascinated by the way different writers and directors will r-imagine a story, so that different versions come out looking completely differently. … --- ## [R&B & jazz singer Peabo Bryson passes away at age 75](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-b-jazz-singer-peabo-bryson-passes-away-at-age-75/1030576)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-b-jazz-singer-peabo-bryson-passes-away-at-age-75/1030576 "2026-06-04T12:11:06Z")
Bryson passed away today from complications of a stroke he suffered this past Sunday, May 31st. Bryson is probably best remembered today for his many duets, including two huge ones from Disney Renaissance films – “Bea… --- ## [Can Anyone Identify This Tune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-tune/1030586)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-tune/1030586 "2026-06-04T11:33:56Z")
From Baumgartner Restoration on Youtube: Is this a classical piece? Or a modern interpretation of a classic? --- ## [Why do you think one foot in the grave performers still do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-think-one-foot-in-the-grave-performers-still-do-it/1030507)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-think-one-foot-in-the-grave-performers-still-do-it/1030507 "2026-06-04T04:07:00Z")
Franki Valli is freaking 92. Tom Jones is 85. Paul McCartney was the first major concert I had been to in 1976. Big fan. But he’s going to be 84. I saw him on SNL a few weeks ago and his voice sounded eerie and weak, l… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - May 2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-may-2026-edition/1029657)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-may-2026-edition/1029657 "2026-06-03T18:13:40Z")
May is here! How are we five months into this year already?! Almost summer up north, almost winter if you’re upside down :smiley: passes out allergy meds Lots of great books coming out this year, so much T. Kingfisher t… --- ## [Ghosts US Season Five spoilers and general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-us-season-five-spoilers-and-general-discussion/1021979)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-us-season-five-spoilers-and-general-discussion/1021979 "2026-06-03T13:31:22Z")
So here we are in mid August, with the cast back at work and info trickling in. This time last year we had some juicy spoilers; this time, not so much. I’ll reveal what I’ve been able to glean so far (which admittedly is… --- ## [What is the single greatest line in television history? {Please include context & Episode of the Series}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-single-greatest-line-in-television-history-please-include-context-episode-of-the-series/1029892)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-single-greatest-line-in-television-history-please-include-context-episode-of-the-series/1029892 "2026-06-03T06:27:09Z")
Scripted fictional lines only (not paragraphs), please, and no lists-just your personal favorite. If you can’t make up your mind try harder, and since this isn’t a contest it is o.k. to agree with someone else’s choice. … --- ## [\*\*Monthly Photo Competition #42 – May, 2026 – “Graffiti”\*\* \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-42-may-2026-graffiti-poll-added/1029726)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-42-may-2026-graffiti-poll-added/1029726 "2026-06-03T00:51:13Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #42 – May, 2026 – “Graffiti” This is the monthly photo competition thread for May, 2026. The topic this month is “Graffiti” chosen by @beowulff . One entry per person per month. In this thread… --- ## [Looking for a Sean Penn movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-sean-penn-movie/1030542)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-sean-penn-movie/1030542 "2026-06-02T22:08:24Z")
The only scene I can remember is him jumping on the hood of a car and breaking off the windshield wipers (taunting some older guy?). He was young, I think. I know that’s not a lot to go on but that’s all I got. --- ## [Lead singer - Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere passed on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-singer-dr-hook-dennis-locorriere-passed-on/1030555)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-singer-dr-hook-dennis-locorriere-passed-on/1030555 "2026-06-02T15:19:21Z")
Great voice, lot of emotion. Dennis Locorriere, the lead singer and guitarist of Dr. Hook, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 76. His death followed a long battle with kidney disease, an illness that p… --- ## [What is your favorite Nicolas Cage movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-nicolas-cage-movie/1029968)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-nicolas-cage-movie/1029968 "2026-06-02T14:38:33Z")
No cameos or bit parts please, and no “so overly bad I loved it!” movies. Actual favorite Nick Cage movies only. Mine is Season Of The Witch(2011) Season of the Witch (2011 film) - Wikipedia. Medieval buddy/supernatu… --- ## [Oenophiles: Tell me about Malmsey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oenophiles-tell-me-about-malmsey/1030516)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oenophiles-tell-me-about-malmsey/1030516 "2026-06-02T07:05:48Z")
I’ve never heard of this until recently. The flavor profile sounds aaaaamazing. Who’s had it? What should I pair it with? --- ## [Who Framed Roger Rabbit on Primetime Network TC May 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-framed-roger-rabbit-on-primetime-network-tc-may-2026/1030528)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-framed-roger-rabbit-on-primetime-network-tc-may-2026/1030528 "2026-06-02T00:59:24Z")
I was surprised to see ABC running Who Framed Roger Rabbit on primetime last night, and said so to my wife, Pepper Mill. “It’s summer and Sunday night. Nobody’s watching,” she replied. Well, maybe, but that network pri… --- ## [Is Veronica Mars worth watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-veronica-mars-worth-watching/1028679)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-veronica-mars-worth-watching/1028679 "2026-06-01T15:05:53Z")
I’m looking for another show to watch on streaming. In the past I’ve read people praising Veronica Mars. I’ve caught the pilot which was nice, laid out a few long-term mysteries to keep you hooked, and it was interesting… --- ## [Paul Simon - Something So Wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-simon-something-so-wrong/1029043)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-simon-something-so-wrong/1029043 "2026-06-01T12:06:32Z")
Paul Simon was a recent guest on Colbert and talked about his music. He is looking all of his 84 years, but reasonably healthy. He talked about an upcoming world tour, which gave me pause. Stamina aside, his voice seemed… --- ## [What’s a good “warts and all” subject matter for a movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-a-good-warts-and-all-subject-matter-for-a-movie/1030355)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-a-good-warts-and-all-subject-matter-for-a-movie/1030355 "2026-06-01T09:01:21Z")
Supposedly when he was getting his portrait done Oliver Cromwell instructed the artist to paint him “warts and all”. Include the faults; make it real. If you were given license to make a movie about any subject matter,… --- ## [Living Colour in San Francisco in 1989?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-colour-in-san-francisco-in-1989/508856)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-colour-in-san-francisco-in-1989/508856 "2026-06-01T02:35:40Z")
When I was in high school, I saw Living Colour in San Francisco in 1989. I’m pretty sure it was in a club in North Beach. Anyone remember the date or name of the club? Any chance anyone here was there? It was a great sho… --- ## [MacArthur Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macarthur-park/1030414)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macarthur-park/1030414 "2026-05-31T23:33:29Z")
I just overheard someone praising MacArthur Park, claiming it is “One of, if not THE BEST song ever written”. Well, the Harris version reached the number two spot in America and Donna Summer’s version stayed at number o… --- ## [What candy could you identify by feel alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candy-could-you-identify-by-feel-alone/1029448)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candy-could-you-identify-by-feel-alone/1029448 "2026-05-31T20:18:04Z")
I could do NECCO Wafers. --- ## [Worst double feature you ever saw in a theater or drive-in Please read OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-double-feature-you-ever-saw-in-a-theater-or-drive-in-please-read-op/1030477)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-double-feature-you-ever-saw-in-a-theater-or-drive-in-please-read-op/1030477 "2026-05-31T19:49:43Z")
By worst I don’t mean two bad movies. I mean two movies that are so unlike each other that “What the fuck were they thinking when they put these two movies as a double feature??”. What brought this to mind was a friend… --- ## [Two movie theaters near me have ZERO cell phone reception, coincidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-movie-theaters-near-me-have-zero-cell-phone-reception-coincidence/1024494)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-movie-theaters-near-me-have-zero-cell-phone-reception-coincidence/1024494 "2026-05-30T21:51:29Z")
I’ve noticed two local movie theaters have zero 5G phone reception throughout the entire theater and I know this since it’s my local theaters so I’ve gone to each probably a hundred times since I started noticing this. M… --- ## [Colbert's new YouTube channel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colberts-new-youtube-channel/1030474)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colberts-new-youtube-channel/1030474 "2026-05-30T16:18:30Z")
Colbert has launched a new YouTube channel that for now only has the 1-hour “Only in Monroe” show he did on a Michigan public access channel right after his last CBS show. No telling what he will post there later. It ha… --- ## [Even if you hate "America's Got Talent", this is worth a watch!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-if-you-hate-americas-got-talent-this-is-worth-a-watch/1030027)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-if-you-hate-americas-got-talent-this-is-worth-a-watch/1030027 "2026-05-30T15:29:40Z")
I generally quite dislike “reality” crap like “{America’s, Britain’s, or Canada’s} Got Talent”, because mostly they don’t, and it mostly consists of delusional people making asses of themselves on television while pompou… --- ## [I wrote a novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wrote-a-novel/1023789)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wrote-a-novel/1023789 "2026-05-29T16:47:42Z")
Yes, I spent fourteen weeks writing a novel, plus time spent doing a first edit, and now time spent tidying things up after beta readers provided some feedback. I’m starting to list agencies I plan to submit to (which is… --- ## [Does viewing a TV show sometime after its scheduled release affect the ratings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-viewing-a-tv-show-sometime-after-its-scheduled-release-affect-the-ratings/1030438)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-viewing-a-tv-show-sometime-after-its-scheduled-release-affect-the-ratings/1030438 "2026-05-29T13:31:50Z")
Let’s say a program is scheduled for airing at 8pm on a Tuesday, but people delay watching it until later. Does this effect the initial ratings? --- ## [RIP Sonny Rollins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sonny-rollins/1030405)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sonny-rollins/1030405 "2026-05-29T11:35:59Z")
NYT article. Jazz sax legend Sonny Rollins has died at age 95. He stopped doing concerts in 2012 and quit playing altogether in 2014. Not a bad run. He really came into his own in the bop era, which in my opinion was the… --- ## [1958 Dracula with footage censors considered too gruesome will be released later his year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1958-dracula-with-footage-censors-considered-too-gruesome-will-be-released-later-his-year/1030419)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1958-dracula-with-footage-censors-considered-too-gruesome-will-be-released-later-his-year/1030419 "2026-05-29T08:53:26Z")
Hammer Films to release 4K restoration of 1958 horror ‘Dracula’ with addition of long-lost footage | News | Screen. But I expect footage too gruesome for 1958 will have little effect on the 2026 movie viewer. Anyone … --- ## [Disney animated feature films - F.. your Mom!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-animated-feature-films-f-your-mom/1030309)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-animated-feature-films-f-your-mom/1030309 "2026-05-28T19:03:07Z")
Inspired by this thread. Has Disney ever put out an original animated feature film where the character had… a mom? Princess Jasmine: “Do you have Daddy issues?” Princess Vanellope von Schweetz: “I don’t even have a Mo… --- ## [The Testaments on Hulu (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-testaments-on-hulu-open-spoilers/1029130)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-testaments-on-hulu-open-spoilers/1029130 "2026-05-28T04:43:34Z")
I just finished watching episode one. It’s four years later and Gilead is just as fucked up as ever. I’m loving the contrast between the upbeat Disney princess coming of age vibe and the horror. I’m also loving how much … --- ## [Matthew Perry from Friends dies, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matthew-perry-from-friends-dies-rip/992250)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matthew-perry-from-friends-dies-rip/992250 "2026-05-28T03:50:24Z")
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