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> {quote:title=markfp2 wrote:}{quote} > Come on, aren't STAR WARS fans really "little kids" at heart? (and there's nothing wrong with that) I saw the trailer while at a packed showing of a "grown-up" film and it got a huge reaction from the audience. Well, yes.

*The Towering Inferno* nw: sedimentary

Redd Foxx was in *Harlem Nights* which also featured Danny Aiello

I thought the music was actually pretty darn good. B-)

> {quote:title=JackFavell wrote:}{quote} > JeanMarie- I'm with you! Those pics of De Havilland are beautiful. I am especially fond of the Robin Hood costumes..... Those were awesome costumes! B-)

> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote} > I'd never heard of Togo either, until I saw the opening credits for CSI: Miami (which I don't watch) and said, "hey, he looks like Gylenhaal." Of course, I had never heard of Gylenhaal until I'd seen Proof, with the whiny Paltrow. You think Gwyneth Paltrow is whiny ?

*Jurassic Park* nw: extravagant

Carl Rainer directed *The Jerk* which featured M. Emmet Walsh

Anyone else surprised the Grand Prize isn't a trip to Hollywood?

Why, you're perfectly welcome!

> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote} > Interesting ... I remember reading a review by TIME Magazine, and they mentioned the opening crawl for Star Wars. Look up the issue that came out around Memorial Day, 1980, and you'll see they mention something about the first surprise in *ESB* being right there in the title crawl. Believe me, I used to have the original theatrical release of *Star Wars* on video, and it definitely didn't have the "Episode IV" in the title crawl when it was new in theaters in 1977.

> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote} > The Original Star Wars opens with the titles "Episode IV," so maybe Lucas had a series of movies in mind The original movie _didn't have "Episode IV" on its opening crawl when it was first released to theaters in 1977_. In fact it wasn't added until later theatrical re-releases. Most of us had no idea what Lucas was really up to until the release of *TESB*, which was identified in the title crawl as *Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back*. However it is widely acknowledged that Lucas had written a very extensive back story in his yellow note pads as far back as the early 70's, though of course he had no idea that he'd ever be able to make more than one movie out of it.

Anyone else seen *Les Chansons d?Amour* ? It's a very interesting, if not completely successful, French musical. You could almost think of it as a *Parapluies de Cherbourg* for the 21st century.

*Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* nw: altruistic

> {quote:title=Capuchin wrote:}{quote} > The first thing that popped out about the November schedule is the Saturday mornings -- a return to serials. > > Thanks TCM! I guess I missed that the first time I looked at the schedule. Serials are good. Especially on Saturday mornings!

Paul Newman was in *Until they Sail* which also featured Jean Simmons

Julie Christie is in *Belph?gor - Le fant?me du Louvre* with Sophie Marceau

I had no idea Kirk Douglas had a blog on MySpace - and wouldn't have believed it if I'd come across it, but Variety 's Army Archerd mentioned it, so I guess it's the real thing. You can find Douglas's blog here: www.myspace.com/letsfaceitbook And here's the piece in Variety where I found out about it: *1968: Kirk Douglas talks politics* By ARMY ARCHERD, Thurs., Aug. 7, 2008, 2:56pm PT July 3, 1968 GOOD MORNING: "Maybe movie stars are overdoing their political stand," notes outspoken Kirk Douglas -- adding -- "particularly in the primaries. I think I'll try to stay OUT. It's almost like the candidates are choosing up sides to see how many movie stars they can each get." Douglas reminds, "I'm the first one to say that actors are also citizens and should have the right to their opinions, but..." ... Kirk just completed a film for the Govt's. Youth Opportunity Program , non-political, also works for the U.S. Olympic Committee, and has standing offers from the State Dept. to repeat his international tours on behalf of the U.S. image abroad -- also non-party partisan'd ...(2008 Update: This week, Kirk and wife Anne dedicated the 400th(!) children's school playground they have created. It is part of the many programs -- local and federal -- in which they have participated/and are continuing to support. Kirk, 91, has added to his credits -- as star of his blog, www.myspace.com/letsfaceitbook. On Aug. 1, he was on his blog's camera, addressing "Mr. Two Cents" in his plea for America to apologize for slavery. "For a long time, I have urged Congress to make that apology. It would make an impact on the world," he continues on camera, urging blog viewers to sign on his space and support the apology. "I'm so pleased so many young people are supporting," he told me. As for today's political candidates and star support, Kirk said, "I don't think that stars should use their position" -- in party campaign wars. "But the candidates are taking unfair advantage of our visibility and because we have more access to the outlets (press, etc.)." Yes, he allows he supported some candidates over the years -- like John F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter... Looking over the potential candidates going into the above 1968 primary election, the Demos included Eugene McCarthy, George McGovern and Robert Kennedy, who was tragically killed as the campaign closed. Hubert Humphrey became the Demos' candidate. The Republicans seeking the nod included Ronald Reagan, Nelson Rockefeller, Winthrop Rockefeller and William Westmoreland. Richard Nixon was the Republicans' choice--and the nation's. Have you registered? http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=Variety100&articleid=VR1117990218&content=jump&jump=army&category=1924&cs=1

Sorry, I thought it was the weakest of the bunch.

A few sunny days in the summer vs. 9-10 months of rain (in the Pacific NW) -- you are better off if you get used to the rain!

*The Naked Gun* nw: stoic

Congrats to the new owner of Elvis' favourite jumpsuit. B-) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080807/ap_en_ot/elvis_peacock_jumpsuit Elvis' peacock jumpsuit sells for $300K NEW YORK - Elvis Presley's favorite performance costume, the peacock jumpsuit, sold for $300,000 Thursday, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia sold at auction. The online sale by auctioneer Gotta Have It! ended at 3 a.m. The pre-sale estimate was $275,000 to $325,000. The white outfit with a plunging V-neck and high collar features a blue-and-gold peacock design hand-embroidered on the front and back and along the pant legs. It is cinched at the waist by a wide belt decorated in gold medallions in a design resembling the eye of a peacock feather. The auctioneer described the seller as "a big Elvis collector" and declined to say who bought it. Presley paid $10,000 to have the outfit made by Los Angeles designer Bill Belew, who created all of The King's stage wardrobe between 1968-1977. It captured the rock 'n' roll legend's fascination with peacocks as a good luck symbol and the auction house said it was among his favorite Belew designs. Elvis first wore the costume at the Forum in Los Angeles on May 11, 1974, and later for the cover of his album "Promised Land." The previous record for an Elvis collectible is $295,000 for his 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II. The most ever paid previously for one of his stage costumes, the so-called aloha cape, which was worn during one of his last television shows, was $105,250. Both were sold at a 1999 auction at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., run by Guernsey's. ___ On the Net: http://www.gottahaveit.com

Awwww, c'mon, where's the love for Yogi Bear and Fred Flintstone? I grew up watching them and I love them B-)

Mason Adams was in *Houseguest* with Kim Greist

Well, the best of luck with that and don't let the rain get you down.