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"When a woman goes bad,men go right after her..." So true, Miss G! Cinemaven, Thank you. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best! Frank, men AND women are such fools when it comes to love. That's what makes life so interesting! Movieman, you always have something good to say! Jackie, I am still giggling over that photo! It reveals exactly how I feel.

I will be all done by Thursday of next week. No problem.

Dear Jackie, I....can't.....hardly....tap....this...here...note...cuz...eye....yam...laffin'...lak...a....hyena... at...a...group...grubfest... Too cute! Reduce the stack by 1/2 and I'm almost there......

I really have enjoyed reading this MAJOR ramble concerning *The Macomber Affair.* *The perspectives, points of view, poetry, and personal comments are fascinating.* I needed a good read after all those college research papers. Thank you Miss G, Jacks, Kingrat, Cinemaven, and rohanaka. If I've left anyone out, do forgive. The word just begins to live!

The Little Mermaid? Sue Sue is signing off now....

Little Miss Rerun, here. I will once again request that Joan Collins be engaged, uh, well, we know she's been engaged,( and married a few times, too) for an introduction to one of her greatest cinematic roles, and the precursor to Alexis on Dynasty. Yes. Once again. I beg and plead for Joanie to grace our TCM Film Fest 2013 presence to regale us with her international wit and wisdom to chat up the behind-the-scenes style and action surrounding (TA-DAH) *The Opposite Sex*, starring June Allyson, Ann Sheridan, Ann Miller, Leslie Nielsen, gorgeous hunk Jeff Richards, and Agnes Moorehead (pre-Endora, post Dark Passage Madge). What about a double bill: *The Women* and *The Opposite Sex?* Yes, it's a remake of *The Women*, another truly popular festival hit. Just ask anyone in the audience this year at the TCM Fest 2012. Yes. It has music. Yes. It has fancy clothes. And yes, you can almost taste the champagne and smell the perfume. Maybe Joanie's little sister, Jackie, can be persuaded to visit, too, and highlight the psychology of show business women and their devious machinations. How about Joanie and Jackie discussing the dynastic legacy of a popular play by Claire Boothe Luce that continually keeps being remade? Yes, Ma'm! (And for those of you who haven't seen it, "yes, Ma'm" is a signature sound byte from the film.) Whaddya say, fellas?

Jackie, Gary always seemed like he had a few of the answers, especially the ones about what to do with a demanding, bossy femme fatale like our Bette. Bronxie, I just feel like I had a whirlwind tour of 19 episodes of House Hunters International. I definitely feel a lack of art direction in my abode. My toothbrush holder is...well...just a toothbrush holder that came attached to the backsplash. Beachy Bonjour Tristesse? Peachy.... I just adore your "Cannes" do attitude towards the indoor decor...

Bronxie, I think those QVC Gem and Jewelry episodes are filmed in Miltown...... And Lynn, I am raising a flute to Ann in celebration of her personal anniversary. (You would want mebbe me to use a piano yet?)

Well, Miss "Bumpy Ride" Bette must have seen something she liked. Sans, HA X 2! I've been wondering the same thing, Miss G, and hope the Bronxster is having a wonderful life. So what's the scoop, Bronxie, dear Building and Loan Pal? Is there enough closet space for those Ruby slippers? Did Mrs. Blandings really build her dream abode?

I also have been enjoying the wonderful apps. Thank you, TCM!

As soon as I had arrived at the Hollywood Roosevelt, I unpacked after the unusually smooth check-in process, enjoyed a long, tall glass of iced tea, and felt the call of the styled. I headed for the elevator, and felt I truly hit terra firma when I landed in the lobby and was swept up in the hustle and bustle of preparations for the festival. Club TCM was still being tweaked and polished, but the Givenchy juggernaut was pressing me on. The doors were flung wide open, and I stepped in. All was unusually quiet, but a man was feverishly reviewing notes at a table just to the right as I entered. I quietly interrupted his reverie, and enquired if I might move closer to the warm glow that would eventually draw every mover and shaker to sift through the crush of the party central crowd. The glass case was almost humming with electricity as I grew closer to one of the most beautiful gowns ever seen on film, and ever worn by Audrey Hepburn. I felt my pulse quicken as each step I made drew me closer to the dress that would mesmerize me and every other passholder bold enough to venture near. I heard myself gasp as I stood before that lovely creation, and it held me in suspended animation for a moment that I hope will never dissolve from my memory. As I glanced at the lovely appliqued buds in the flowers varying in shades of black and grey, my eyes slowly fell to the floor of the luminous glass case, and I saw something that I never expected to see. I had never noticed it in the photos, and certainly never realized it was there when I viewed *Sabrina,* but the 3- inch black ruffle surrounding the hem of the garment was like a ruffly strand of icing on the cake. In the film, when Audrey is standing on the grass as she makes that breathtaking entrance, the little black ruffle is obviously overstaged by the understated elegance of Audrey. Entranced by the entirety of seeing the gown in person, and being surprised by its delicacy of its creation, finding and realizing the ruffle had been there all the time so surprised me, I heard myself say "oh, how lovely," but no one really heard me. Every time since that first glance at Givenchy inspiration, I would always gravitate to the shrine no matter how many times I breezed through Club TCM, and I wasn't the only passholder astonished at some aspect of its spectrum of loveliness. Several times I heard visitors gasp and say, "Why, I didn't know it had a ruffle on the hem!" Someone heard me after all. Maybe it was Audrey. Audrey Hepburn and William Holden in a publicity still from *Sabrina* *The dress was personally chosen by Miss Hepburn from Givenchy's 1953 collection.* *For more about that lovely silk organdy overlay or the deliacy of the applique,* *follow this link to the dress diary from Sunday Couture at :* http://www.kartanonrouva.net/couture/ressabrinabw.shtml Up next: How I met Deb and Al Don't forget to have fun!

I feel that there was such a wide array of choices this year that the festival venues just seem to expand and allow for such a variety of genres that passholders have become the benefactors of the largesse. A Broadway to Hollywood theme would be tempting and would certainly provide an array of presenters.The addition of a Fairbanks and Flynn feature on a double *Robin Hood* bill would certainly please me. Presenting films associated with stylish actors and actresses costumed by the greats (Banton, Irene, Orry Kelly, Adrian, Kalloch, Walter Plunkett, Edith Head, and more) is always a crowd-pleaser, and judgiing by the popularity of stylish vintage finery, would always find a welcome wagon. The Club TCM fashion presentations were certainly popular. And Deborah Nadoolman Landis was a wonderful presenter as well as her friend, Booth Moore. Lynn, Countess, Kyle, Kingrat, filmlover and Cinecrazydc---all fine comments that I certainly agree with. And Lynn, the third time would be the charm for Shirley Jones. :^0

Darryl, it was a lovely, little black dress! Countess, thanks for the adorable photo!

My friend Deb Adair's charming hubby Al, who works for LAPD, also related an interesting tale about a professional call he made at the Hollywod Roosevelt Hotel in the 1990's, and I'll have more about that a little later... Don't forget to have fun!

Photo courtesy of Turner Classic Movies Festival 2012 Photo Gallery The third annual Turner Classic Movies Film Festival held in Los Angeles at the historic Hollywood Hotel was the place to see and be seen this past week. Festival passholders from as far away as India, Scotland, and Nova Scotia, as well as 49 of the contiguous United States were well represented, as well as many Houstonians who were also swept up in filmdom fervor. The popular film channel also celebrated its 18th birthday with hosts Robert Osborne, Ben Mankiewicz, film favorites Robert Wagner, Peggy Cummins, Margaret O’Brien, Kim Novak and many others attending the festivities with hundreds of TCM Film Festival 2012 passholders dressed in their finery. Photo courtesy of the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund and TCM Film Festival 2012 Photo Gallery Early festival goers were able to catch a glimpse of Hollywood’s “Dress of the Century,” the Audrey Hepburn inspired Givenchy creation for the 1954 film *Sabrina* . The lovely gown was on loan for the festival from the Audrey Hepburn’s Children’s Fund, and was a popular exhibit in the heart of Club TCM, a gathering place for passholders and panel discussions, situated in the “Blossom Room,” the sight of the first Oscar ceremony in 1929. Even before the first official event of the festival began at 1 p.m.on Thursday, April 12, glitterati were circling the famous pool and its environs. On Tuesday evening, an after- screening cocktail party for crew and fans of *Waiting for Lightening* , a documentary film seven years in the making, was held by the Hollywood Roosevelt pool bar, where Marilyn Monroe modeled for photographers early in her career. Oscar-nominated Emmy winning sound mixer Deb Adair, whose last film was *Moneyball* with Brad Pitt, was in attendance at the *Waiting For Lightening* premiere with her husband Al, an L.A.P.D. officer who has collaborated with crime novelist Joseph Wambaugh on several of his award-winning detective novels. Deb Adair and Brad Pitt at the final wrap party for *Moneyball* (Photo Courtesy of Deb Adair) Ms. Adair revealed that her work as a sound mixer allows her the privilege of collaborating with directors so that she can “make films come to life with sound” because “sound is half the experience of going to a movie.” Rob Dyrdek from MTV’s *Ridiculousness* was also spotted at the poolside party Tuesday night. Check out the TCM FILM FEST 2012 PHOTO GALLERY at: http://www.tcm.com/festival/about/gallery-openingnight.html Visit the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund website at : http://www.audreyhepburn.com/menu/index.php More Later... But in the meanwhile, don't forget to have fun!

Wolfie, so true, isn't it? cinecrazydc, Thanks for your comments, and check your PMs. hlywdkjk, a very salient observation and subtle request from the Zen Master. I agree 110%!

On Wednesday afternoon, there was a definite buzz in the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel as Robert Wagner was being interviewed by Robert Osborne, who said that he had known Robert Wagner for many years, and that he was one of the nicest men he had ever met. Photo Courtesy of Sue Sue And they both were adorable! The topic of passholder conversation revealed that everyone thought they looked marvelous, and classy. What else would we say about men representing, discussing, and supporting Turner Classic Movies? Photo Courtesy of Sue Sue Robert Wagner took time out from his guest duties to sign autographs for eager fans.

Since Sue Sue's other thread has some issues with access, I've started another thread to post about the fun at this year's *TCM FILM FEST 2012*. Kim Novak is having her cake, and greeting, too! Robert Osborne and Kim Novak at Turner Classic Movie's 18th birthday party.

What great news this is, David. And I love being part of that demographic. Yancey, I miss you already!

I really enjoy reading these posts, Lynn and Kyle! Dave, Bob certainly was a naughty fellow!

Last night: if you were at Young Frankenstein last night and didn't laugh, you just weren't awake! The print was lovely, and there is nothing else like seeing in on the big screen and laughing at the same time as hundreds of other people who enjoy the same kind of film. I was lucky enough to be seated with Mr. and Mrs. Cutter. Too much fun! Seeing Cry Danger earlier with two dear friends--Rhonda Fleming was introduced by Eddie Muller. She looked divine in a dark green sequined jacket with green pants. She had many comments about Dick Powell and how Cry Danger, filmed in LA in its prime, was always difficult for her to watch because of her father's death which occurred while she was filming, and her own serious bout with appendicitis. Auntie Mame was an exceptional moment for me. I have never seen this film onscreen and the colors were so vivid. It was a joy to view it with so many other fans. Deborah Nadoolman Landis had a lovely presentation in Club TCM followed by her book signing, and discussed a little of her upcoming project at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She received her PhD in in the History of Design at the Royal College of Art in London. Lots of audience interest and many questions. A very gracious, stylish lady! More later! Don't forget to have fun!

Thanks, Bronxie! We wish you were here with us! There are passholders here from 49 states and 7 countries. (Nova Scotia and Scotland for sure!) Independent filmnaker John Melville is here from Scotland. Wonderful post, Lynn, as always! It has been so much fun to meet and greet with wonderful TCM pals! I have met the following folks in the last day or so from the Messageboards: kingrat, Kyle, Cinemaven, cinecrazydc, David from Seattle, countessdelave (who looked divine on the red carpet runway, I might add), Hadda from Canada, Emberly, and many of the wonderful facebook crew! I ran into A.C. Lyles at Graumann's and had a nice chat with him, and he proceeded to explain how Wings changed his life. He will be introducing that film at 9:00 in the morning at the Chinese Multiplex. I also was able to tell Darcy Hettrich, Vice President of Talent at TCM, how much we all appreciated her diligence in helping to arrange for the thoroughly enjoyable Doris Day voiceover for the video retrospective for Doris Day's Star of the Month. And thank you, Doris Day! That week of her films, and the insightful comments from Robert Osborne were lovely. Had a wonderful photo op with Ben Mankiewicz, and was able to meet the star of Gun Crazy, Peggy Cummins. She is such a lovely lady, and appreciates that fans still enjoy her movies. Bob Mackie and Deborah Nadoolman Landis introduced Cleopatra with Claudette Colbert and discussed those fab Travis Banton fashions. It seems Claudette would have nothing to do with the De Mille designers, and demanded that Banton be allowed to create all her costumes. And both presenters lamented the fact that there is no biography of Travis Banton. Other tidbits: Saw wonderful Marge Champion looking lovely, and she said she remembered me from our visit last year. Thank you, Ms. Champion. Several passholders expressed their disapointment at the cancellation of Shirley Jones to introduce Elmer Gantry. Met a sweet lady from San Diego named Jessica who explained how she has a special nook in her home devoted to Audrey Hepburn and how she has designed and created several needlepoints devoted to the international fashion icon. The Shannon Klute and Richard Edwards presentation this afternoon was enlightening and entertaining, and I now have a signed copy of The Maltese Touch of Evil. They discussed the popularity of their podcasts and how popular they have become, and their favorite films noir. Fashions worn by Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Lana Turner, Julie Andrews, Greta Garbo and Linda Darnell are displayed in glass cases in the lobby of Grauman's Chinese Theater. And back at Club TCM, the Givenchy dress sported by Audrey Hepburn in the party scene in Sabrina is still very popular with passholders. Stargazers at the Vanity Fair party were able to schmooze with Liza Minelli, Larry Hagman, Mickey Rooney, and many others! More later!

After Elvis went back to his post in front of Grauman's Chinese close to the footprint court, I stopped by the pool party, a cocktail reception for the documentary for Waiting For Lightening , a film 7 years in the making, and met Oscar-nominated sound mixer Deb Adair, and her husband Al, an LAPD officer who has collaborated with Joseph Wambaugh, and learned all about the making of the film. More about all their interesting history later. I think Rob Dyrdek was there from Ridiculousness. Waiting For Lightening is about a skateboarding enthusiast who actually jumps the Great Wall of China, and premiered at the Cinerama Dome. Sounds so fascinating! Passholders: Today at 1:00 Robert Osborne will be filming interview in the lobby. Here is the schedule of events from the email: *Shoot schedule (subject to change):* *Wednesday, April 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm* Robert Osborne and guests in the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (2:15pm-2:45pm with Tippi Hedren) *Thursday April 12, 1:00pm-3pm* Robert Osborne and guests in the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Ben Mankiewicz and guests poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel *Friday, April 13, 12:30pm-2:00pm* Ben Mankiewicz and guests in the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel *Saturday, April 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm* Robert Osborne/Ben Mankiewicz and guests in the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (3:00pm-3:30pm with Debbie Reynolds) Don't forget to have fun!

Just arrived this afternoon, and The Hollywood Roosevelt is all abuzz....passholders are arriving from all over the country, Canada, and Great Britain. Met a cute Australian in the elevator, but he's not here for the festival... The weather is delightful, and it's brisk and cool here at night. The lovely Givenchy dress that Audrey Hepburn wore in Sabrina is safely encased in a lovely display in Club TCM, which is definitely decorated and arranged differently from last year. TCM sent an email to passholders about some special events in the lobby. so check it out if you haven't seen it already. FYI, I just saw Elvis at CVS. He was buying some bottled water. More later...

If this is your first visit to the festival, try to take in a few of these sights! I loved learning about all these wonderful places, Lynn. I appreciate your expertise! Thank you!