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They just screened the *TCM Remembers 2012* right after the excellent Ida Lupino starrer, *The Man I Love*, and you are right, Movieman1957. It seems that Andy Griffith has a few more seconds of screen time than anyone else besides Ernest Borgnine, and maybe Celeste Holm and Ben Gazzara.
I also enjoyed all of Peter Breck's screen performances, and was sorry to hear of his passing. He was excellent as the tough Sergeant Hodges in *The Glory Guys*, and many other films, as well as Johnny in *Shock Corridor.*
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For the newest additions to the Turner Classic Film Festival 2013, follow this link to the latest release:
http://filmfestival.tcm.com/_pdf/TCM_Festival_ScreeningAnnouncement.pdf
Tippi Hedren and *The Birds, The Big Parade, The Razor's Edge*, and more!
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Thanks, dpompper, for posting this link! I am going to read it right now.
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Follow the link: http://filmfestival.tcm.com/_pdf/TCM_Festival_ScreeningAnnouncement.pdf
Tippi Hedren and *The Birds*, *Gimme Shelter*, *The Big Parade*, *The Razor's Edge* and more....
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So true. It is indeed lovely, Kyle.
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Star,
Betty McIntosh, the author of the article you provided a link for, is now on CBS News in a Wyatt Andrews report, discussing her authorship of the article you referenced.
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Follow this link (originally posted by Araner1973 as a youtube link in the Hot Topics Thread)in the TCM Media Room: http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/567062/TCM-Remembers-2012-TCM-Original-.html
According to Kyle in Hollywood's post on the Hot Topics Thread entitled TCM REMEMBERS, it might possibly be shown tonight sometime before *My Fair Lady,* and it's always nicer to see it on our favorite channel. :-)
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
The new TCM REMEMBERS 2012 is one of the most all-encompassing montages ever created, and includes performers from all categories of the entertainment business. It is lovely, and the theme is "Scenes From a Drive-In." Ann Rutherford is featured in a beautifully dramatic clip, and Michael Clarke Duncan relishing a "flicker show," as well as a dramatic last goodbye from TCM Festival and Cruise guest Ernest Borgnine, while shooting stars fly across a deep, midnight blue sky. It is simply one of the loveliest and most thorough compilations ever aired to celebrate the lives of our favorite performers, and includes Whitney Houston, Ben Gazzara, Phyllis Diller, Andy Williams, and many others who spent their lives in front of and behind the camera. The song is "Wait" by M83 and was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, at the historic Starlight Drive-In.
Kudos to TCM staff, editors, writers, and crew for a stunning tribute.
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Thanks for posting this, Araner.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
The new TCM REMEMBERS 2012 is one of the most all-encompassing montages ever created, and includes performers from all categories of the entertainment business. It is lovely, and the theme is "Scenes From a Drive-In." Ann Rutherford is featured in a beautifully stunning clip, and Michael Clarke Duncan relishing a "flicker show," as well as a dramatic last goodbye from TCM Festival and Cruise guest Ernest Borgnine, while shooting stars fly across a deep, midnight blue sky, a lovely tribute.
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Good point, Sansfin! :-)
And Bronxie, I just couldn't resist this one!
A Merry Christmas from Rod Taylor doing his best Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., impression!
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I lived at the library in elementary and junior high. My father was the man who demanded I know what a word meant. His Bible was Webster's, and Funk & Wagnall's. And he was tough. Latin word roots, etymology, and the whole definition. Not just what it meant, but I had to use it in a sentence sometimes, too!
I developed my love of war films from him. He adored *Patton,* and was amazed at George C. Scott's portrayal. (Dad was in a tank destroyer battalion, and did the latter part of his service in the Third Army. His secretary was the lady who was Dana Andrews' cousin.)
But my Mom also mesmerized me with the story of *Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison*, another of my favorites. She kept explaining what the film was all about and what happened during the war.
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Lovely yuletide Ginger snap!
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I owe my love of films to my mother, too. I watched *The Major and The Minor* on a late night movie with her, and the way she talked about Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland, and all the clothes, and the story, I became enthralled. She was totally in love with Ray Milland, and she said something like the closest she came to finding Ray Milland was my father.
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That was a cute story, clore.
I am so grateful that Moira Finnie has been able to entice Mr. Rollyson to visit the SSO. It is one of the most interesting Q & A sessions because the author is so knowledgeable about Andrews' career and personal life.
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James, thank you for sharing your memories with us. It is a very touching story. There are always so many different viewpoints of events, and we often forget about those who were adversely affected by others' perceptions.
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You can always be naughty and save Santa the trip!
Joyeux Noel, Madamoiselle!
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Thank you all for the wonderful stories. I read the essay from your link, woulbestar. I can't believe the woman who wrote it is now 97. A emotionally devastating event to put into words. I am glad they finally published it in its entirety.
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I'm proud to share memories of such a beloved family member, Fred. Thanks! I hope others will share their stories, too, if they can.
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Last year's December announcement concerning updates for the Turner Classic Film Festival 2012 posted on the 20th, so be on the lookout for website updates!
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Photo courtesy of bigtreebluesea on Photobucket
My uncle worked in the galley of the *U.S.S.Arizona* and was probably helping to prepare breakfast at the time of the attack. He was from Galena Park, Texas (a Houston suburb), and he was twenty. I have a few letters that he wrote to my Dad from the deck of the *U.S.S. Arizona*. Treasures, every one. His name is on the memorial at Pearl, and I never met him, but family stories told of his legendary antics. His family nickname was "Bunny." He loved being in the Navy and seeing the world. Pearl Harbor represents where his dreams ended forever.
I think I would enjoy seeing the film with James Cagney and Pat O'Brien entitled *Here Comes the Navy.* It might make a nice tribute. I've never seen it. Thanks for the suggestion, mrroberts.
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Fellow passholders trying to contact me at the Classic Film Union: I have received your messages, but cannot access the CFU website this evening. You can send me a private message on the Message Boards if you need to contact me tomorrow. For some reason, the CFU is down. Thanks!
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Dear James,
I was under the impression that *Touchez Pas Au Grisbi* hadn't ever been shown before. And yes, this is the first airing of the Movie Morlocks picks this season, and I loved it. I have been reading their blogs for a while now, and I was thrilled seeing them "in the red leather chair" with Mr. O. They have had Morlock Jeff on two seasons ago, and maybe some others. I also enjoyed when they had the TCM staff with their personal picks, too.
Learning about Suzi Doll's background as a college film instructor, her film background, interests, and her intro of *The Locket* was entertaining, and Richard Harland's Smith's visit and discussion of his interest in horror films was a great interlude to the beginning of his choice of *Dracula's Daughter*.
Moira Finnie was so well-versed in her preparation for her discussion of *Touchez Pas Au Grisbi,* and her enthusiasm for all of Gabin's body of work made such a great film choice even more interesting. I felt this was one of the greatest "new" films I've seen this year.
I didn't get to see Pablo's film, but I enjoyed his introduction. I hope they have another wonderful evening with more Movie Morlocks' choices.
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Here's the text of the wonderful article announcing the MOVIE MORLOCKS GUEST PROGRAMMERS who graced the stage with Robert Osborne and actually sat in the red leather chair:
MOVIE MORLOCKS BLOGGERS INTRODUCTIONThis month's guest programmers are some of the online writers who contribute fascinating articles to the TCM "Movie Morlocks" blog at[moviemorlocks.com|http://moviemorlocks.com/]. Each writer chooses one film to discuss with TCM host Robert Osborne, revealing his or her expertise in cult films, foreign classics and other choice cinematic topics. Meet our Morlocks:*Suzi Doll*: Suzi, who spent a starstruck childhood in Cleveland and blogs as "suzidoll," has been teaching, researching and writing about movies for more than 20 years. Her film choice: *The Locket* (1946), a psychological drama about a woman (Laraine Day) seeking vengeance after false accusations in her childhood.
*Richard Harland Smith*: Richard, who grew up in New England, was an ardent film fan from age eight and worked for a time as a playwright. Now located in Los Angeles, he writes about film for many venues, with a special interest in horror. Richard chooses *Dracula's Daughter* (1936, TCM premiere), a vintage vampire movie from Universal Studios.
*Pablo Kjolseth*: Pablo, who blogs as "keelsetter," grew up on "creature features" and has more than 20 years' experience in various jobs related to the film industry. His programming pick is *Five Million Years to Earth*(1968), a Hammer Horror production about an ancient Martian spaceship with strange powers.
*Moira Neylon*: Moira, who blogs as "moirafinnie," claims "a checkered past" that includes stints as a silversmith, caterer and creative writer. She responds to "the beauty of a well-lit black and white scene" and chooses *Touchez Pas Au Grisbi* (1954), French director Jacques Becker's study of an aging gangster (Jean Gabin) whose moral code is challenged by the changing times.
I thoroughly enjoyed the intros and outros and the Morlocks' choices for the evening!
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Me, too, Miss Goddess. I want my MeTV! But I am not a fan of some of the advertisements, so I hit the mute button, and keep writing, reading, or grading.
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So true, Bronxie. Gabin was a marvel. He could do more with a throwaway line like "J'suis fatigue" (I'm tired.) and make you feel his angst and pain, but still be energized by his world weary sexiness and his dedication to keep playing the game.
And Moira was delightful. Her analysis of the characters and description of the way that the remnants of World War II left the main characters with little sense of the social responsibilities to a greater good, but a deeper bond with close friends, family, or coworkers revealed the quiet way that Gabin approached his character.
I hope Moira is invited back soon! It was wonderful. Maybe it's your turn to sit in the red chair next to Robert Osborne, Bronxie!!
December Star of the Month: BARBARA STANWYCK
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I am so thrilled with all the comments and interest in Barbara Stanwyck's Star of the Month stint!
Mark, I feel the same way!
And welcome to the Message Boards, LadyE!
I wrote about the filming of *Cattle Queen of Montana (1954)* in my TCM Film Festival Thread, and still hope that some of her films will be featured at the TCMFF 2013. At one time, we had a poster here on the Message Boards who claimed to be close to Ms. Stanwyck in her latter years, but I haven't read any posts from him in some time.
Here are the links to the articles I wrote about Stanwyck, and the cast and crew of *Cattle Queen of Montana:*
My friend Bill still remembers those times on the set of *Cattle Queen of Montana* fondly, and also claims that she was the consummate professional and got along marvelously with Ronald Reagan, often laughing and riding together in the countryside*.*