Film_Fatale

> {quote:title=Capuchin wrote:}{quote} > What is the most romantic line you've ever heard in a movie that isn't a romance? > "Look at the size of that thing!" from Star Wars

*Godzilla* which has nothing to do with Toshiro Mifune

Anyone else watch/record any Marie Dressler today? I really like that they played quite a few pre-codes today, including one which also stars Norma Shearer. And of course, the great ol' musical *The Hollywood Revue of 1929* of which most people have only seen a brief clip in *That's Entertainment! Part III*

*The Big Fisherman* Herbert Lom B-)

> {quote:title=Scottman wrote:}{quote} > I've got the "TIVO" working overtime today! Same here - and especially looking forward to *Tugboat Annie* which I've wanted to see, like, forever!

I wonder if he's made a bucket list...

*12 Angry Men* George C. Scott

> {quote:title=joefilmone wrote:}{quote} > The Hellboy movies are more fantasy than horror. He is a supernatural anti-hero. I'll buy that for a dollar!

> {quote:title=mr6666 wrote:}{quote} > COURT JESTER (think it's Kaye's best) > > nw: disguise *The Pink Panther* nw: tacos

> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote} > I saw it this weekend and thought it was interesting, although I had trouble following it at times. I never had a chance to watch the series, so this was all new to me. I could have done without some of the gross-out scenes, though. It was designed to work as a "stand-alone" movie that would more or less make sense even to those not deeply familiar with the series, or with the complicated conspiracy theories. As for the gross-out scenes... I like that a lot better than the **** humour in a lot of modern-day "comedies".

> {quote:title=MissGoddess wrote:}{quote} > Yet Mayer took charge of her medical care when she fell ill and would only allow her to work > three hours a day with stand-ins taking her place for all blocking and lighting rehearsals. He > also visited her when she was in the hospital in Santa Barbara every week. That is a good point.

> {quote:title=calvinnme wrote:}{quote} > I was really surprised at the great shape many of these films were in. I was somewhat dismayed at the shape Hollywood Revue was in. It looks no better than the laserdisc copy I've seen. It was probably the same video master. I don't think WHV is in any hurry to release it on DVD, so they haven't bothered to remaster or restore it in any way.

Looks like the video transfer for *Prosperity* wasn't done quite as carefully as some of the other movies they've shown today. Still, gotta love those title cards - 1925 - Money talked and was on speaking terms with everybody etc.

*Wings* nw: crunchy B-)

*The Godfather* John Calzone

> {quote:title=RainingViolets101 wrote:}{quote} > I did eat my lunch at Westwood Cemetery once > at Marilyn Monroe's tomb and dozed off and > could swear she she what?!?!? :0

I would like to think that precisely because this is Blu-Ray, catering to more sophisticated (I hope) customers, there will be less tolerance for horrible-looking PD versions - companies issuing PD titles will somehow maybe have to find better source material or otherwise won't be in business for long. But I admit, that's wishful thinking.

> {quote:title=MissGoddess wrote:}{quote} > It's an absolute tribute to MGM that they would put this lady under > contract and build her up as they did, proving it didn't always have to be about glamorous > perfection. > Thank you for those photos, MissG. As for MGM - my guess is this might have been more true while Irving Thalberg was still there, maybe a bit less so when Louis B. Meyer was running the studio by himself.

I'm glad to see so many of her movies on TCM, too. I'm really looking forward to *Min and Bill, Emma* and *Tugboat Annie*

Oh and Neil Jordan's *Interview with a Vampire* is out in BR on 10/27 There - how long do you think before CK comes and repeats that same info?

You may find more comments about Marie Dressler here: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?threadID=132561&tstart=0

*The Wild One* next word: unicycle

Is it too much to ask that if someone answers late because two people post at the same time, he/she edit their post?

> {quote:title=Film_Fatale wrote:}{quote} > Ehm, I believe I answered "Christopher Guest" first > > > {quote:title=Film_Fatale wrote:}{quote} > > *This is Spinal Tap* B-) > > > > Next: Rob Reiner Kevin Costner: Swing Vote Next: *ROB REINER* Geez, some people just don't like to play nice!

> {quote:title=Fredmill38 wrote:}{quote} > In regards to CK, some of what has been mentioned already is correct in that he is trying to get attention. He's also trying to **** us off (sorry for the mild language) by disregarding what we've asked him to do and probably enjoying every minute of it. It's a shame since there are so many of us here who frequent the boards and post info about upcoming releases for others to know about who are devoted to classic film and television in general as well as posting info in other sections of the boards on just classic film and television itself. > Donna, No question about it, in my mind. Regardless of whatever age he claims to be, he behaves like someone barely in his teens, and I suppose should be treated as such. Or, more simply, like the joke that he has become. If he does not want to be taken seriously, we will not take him seriously. > Anyways, with *"Beat the Devil"* coming out, it stinks that it's going to be released possibly by a PD company. This film is one of many Bogart films that I have not seen yet and would like to since I've been unable to catch it when it was aired a while ago. However, I have not purchased it on DVD due to the fact that it is in PD. It would be nice if MGM/UA could get a hold of it and with the agreement that they have with FOX, a proper DVD treatment could be given since if I recall United Artists had released the film when it originally came out. > > ~Donna To the best of my recollection, the last legit release was by RCA/Columbia, but it's possible someone else owns the rights now, I guess.