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I never saw *Hondo* in 3-D, although I have been lucky to see many other movies that were originally filmed that way in 3-D, including *Kiss Me Kate* and *Creature from the Black Lagoon* . And I was there opening weekend for *Coraline* just a couple of months ago. (And FYI, everyone at *Coraline* had those Wayfarer-type glasses, which we returned as we left). I don't hate the idea of 3-D, I'm just concerned about the alteration of a movie to make it more "accessible" . I guess I'd really want to see the final product before passing judgment.

"Dimensionalization" seems awfully reminiscent of colorization. Perhaps I'm overly sensitive about this --- I certainly don't object when the Andrews Sisters records are mixed in stereo, and perhaps this process would be similarly inoffensive. This seems like a substantive alteration in the film, though. I will never forget the horror I felt when I first watched the colorized *It's a Wonderful Life* , which was among the first movies to be altered in that way. During the scenes at night with James Stewart and Donna Reed, the neon green shrubbery looked like it belonged in Oz instead of the midwest at midnight.

Ugh. They could also digitally replace Ingrid Bergman with Salma Hayek and add a score by The Pussycat Dolls, that might excite newer or younger audiences as well.

We will only help if the acknowledgments have been cut out of headlines from various magazines and pasted together. Hehe, wish something sprang to mind, but please tell us about this project!

What a fun game!

Is the top one Myrna Loy?

I saw it on Broadway, and it was one of the best productions of a musical on Broadway in years. I've seen many productions (Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters on Broadway) and this one blew them out of the water. Not only was Patti LuPone fantastic, but every other character was played beautifully. (Many productions have weak supporting characters as Mama Rose overshadows them into oblivion). The show closed in January, but for those who missed it: The Library of the Performing Arts in NYC has a collection of tapes/dvds of virtually every show produced on Broadway since the early 1970's. They are professionally taped especially for the archive. You can just call and make an appointment to view the show of your choice. You arrive, sign in (they ask why you want to see the show; say "research"), and they take you to a private booth or carrell, pop in the dvd, hand you the earphones, and away you go. Absolutely free. This is one of those amazing resources that few people (even in NYC) know about.

What happy news! My family lives a few hours' drive away. I've often considered meeting them there for a weekend (Pigeon Forge is a ghastly tourist trap town that they inexplicably love). That cinches it!

Sepia brings a different tone. The Kansas scenes in *The Wizard of Oz* are sepia, and they add to the rural feel, as well as adding a quaint not-quite-contemporary touch. This would be the same with sepia Westerns. Black and white doesn't have the same feel, it feels sharper and more realistic.

As most probably know, Debbie Reynolds bought as many costumes as she could. Periodically there's talk of a museum for her huge collection (I remember there was a plan to open in the Hollywood & Highland shopping center on Hollywood Boulevard, even a sign on a storefront saying "Future Home of..."), but they never get it together.

ClassicCraze, you might want to put questions like this in the "Information, Please" thread. Many of us visit it several times a day to try and help out. But you got the answer, which is what matters. An interesting note: *Kiss Me Kate* was originally released in 3-D! I was lucky enough to see a screening in 3-D about 15 years ago. Ann Miller comes dancing right off the screen!

Where/when I grew up there were people who still used the unfortunate "mighty white of you" phrase, and the meant exactly what you fear they did.

I know we all kid, but Cloris deserved her Oscar and every single Emmy she snagged. A very talented actress. And one who gets my respect even further when she does a kookoo turn on a celebrity dance-off show and turns out a book to make sure that she is still in the game. When they cast *Young Frankenstein* on Broadway Cloris made it clear she wanted to reprise her role from the movie onstage. The producers basically told her (publicly) that she was too old to do the show. So she writes a book and does a strenuous dance reality show. And *Young Frankenstein* closed on B'way two months ago. Rock on, Cloris.

I also am unfamiliar with it, but I certainly trust the taste of our Fan Programmer friend, and I can't wait to see it.

When I suddenly think of something I simply MUST say about Vera-Ellen tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM, what am I to do? I won't sleep a wink tonight.

Not so much as a child, but these days --- increasingly I am Baby Jane Hudson.

(And may I also say it made me want to IMMEDIATELY watch *Waterloo Bridge* !)

TV's *Annie* was indeed very good, as was the Bette Midler *Gypsy* done for TV. Many of the musicals mentioned repeatedly, *Man of LaMancha, Camelot* in particular, are among my all-time least favorite. I don't want them to be remade, I just want them to go away. *South Pacific* and *My Fair Lady* are better examples in my book. The source shows themselves are excellent, and both come across as bloated and leaden (to me)onscreen in their original attempts. *Godspell* and *Jesus Christ Superstar* might also benefit from a remake. While neither is actually bad ( *Godspell* holds up surprisingly well --- and I defy you not to be devastated when they do the musical number on top of the World Trade Center, it made _this_ New Yorker cry), they are very much "of the 70's." Again, the music is great in both shows. And one of the interesting things about *Godspell* is that the original theatrical musical has absolutely no staging instructions, so a remake could be completely original while remaining true to the source.

Fred, I could watch that clip all day. What a hoot.

That was the first of the four that I saw --- exceeded my hopes. The editing was outstanding...and the on-camera talent (and content) very impressive! Good job!

"Ella" -- No, wallpaper isn't creepy. Your post was creepy. Anyone who actually knows me knows how laughable your response to me is. Yes, I am Soooo jealous for attention. NOBODY pays attention to me! Make your heart-shaped button of my face and wear it proudly, if that makes you happy. It shouldn't be hard to figure out who I really am, easy to find a picture of me, so if that gives you a thrill you go for it. Here's a head start: Chip (my real name), loves movies, in New York. Bonus, I live in the East Village. Knock yourself out. Your post wasn't only creepy, it was sad. Sad that you are apparently trying to make several of my TCM pals feel uneasy or uncomfortable as they are about to have a moment that means a lot to them, and that all of their friends (including me) are excited to see. Sad that you seem to want to undermine and intimidate them. Dare I say it? Are you just Miss Jealous Pants? We move from Creepy to Sad to Pathetic. It's pathetic that you aren't going to be enjoying the Fan Programmers' Moments in the Sun next month, as I will be. Since you are so clearly infatuated with them and their achievements, how sad that you can't ... oh, why am I even trying? Please feel free to focus your terrifying heart-shaped button-making activities toward me from now on. Ooooh, scary! You're gonna make a heart-shaped button!!! Of ME!!!! WITH MY FACE!!! I'll be watching my friends on TCM next month tell me about the films they care about, and raising a glass of champagne to each. Feel free to email me updates on your arts & crafts projects. Silly goose: Begone! You have no power here! Message was edited by: ChipHeartsMovies

The Lost & Found Department at TCM in Atlanta will show this Fan Testimonial on request because they still aren't sure if CineMaven ever found her pants, and they will stop at nothing to recover them. For those of us who live too far from Atlanta to avail ourselves of the Lost & Found, I'm sure TCM will show these interstitials several more times. I'd be willing to bet you a Maria Cooper Janis, a Musso & Frank Grill, and raise you two Jennifer Jason Leigh on Barbara Stanwycks that they will.

I agree with scsu1975, sounds like *Green Mansions* , although that film is in color.

Okay, "Ella," that last post was downright creepy.

It happens far more often than you might think, and on every channel. (A few years ago, Fox ran the announcement of the American Idol week's loser past the allotted time, and there was a huge uproar). You just have to leave more time at the end, as suggested.