MovieFanLaura
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"And for what it's worth, I would guess that Zemeckis is also quite fond of classic cinema, nostalgia for the mid-20th century, and vintage stuff in general."
Although I don't care for a lot of his movies, I appreciate that he is a major contributor to the USC Cinema School, where my daughter is enrolled for a minor in critical studies in film.
I agree he does have that appreciation of classic film alongside his interest in new technologies.That Susan King article on Scrooge through the years was fun, wasn't it? Love the accompanying photo with little June Lockhart.
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Didn't TCM show THE EGG AND I with the Ma and Pa Kettle movies a couple months ago, or did they leave that one out?
I'd previously seen NO TIME FOR LOVE (outstanding, very funny and romantic), THE EGG AND I (fun) and BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE (David Niven is adorable and it has its moments, but I didn't like this as much as others do).
This weekend I've watched I MET HIM IN PARIS and THREE-CORNERED MOON. Thought I MET HIM IN PARIS was a lot of fun -- plus great location shooting in Idaho (Colbert and Melvyn Douglas do their own ice skating!). THREE-CORNERED MOON was weaker but enjoyable, and interesting as an early screwball comedy.
This is an excellent set. The variety of films reminds me of the 10-film Tyrone Power set which is my favorite set of the last year -- simply lots of well-made, interesting movies which aren't particularly well known. I'd love to see a Colbert Vol. 2 released.
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Thanks for sharing your feedback -- it's interesting to get the perspective on the new version from someone who also loves classic films.
I did appreciate the snow in the trailer as well, it looked neat.
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I received my set but haven't cracked it open yet. Hopefully this weekend.
I've never seen three of the films so am very excited about the set, especially given the relative dearth of similar classic releases this year. Universal has provided some nice surprises this year including the Pre-Code set (loved Colbert in TORCH SINGER) and Colbert's CLEOPATRA.
The featurette on Colbert which is in the CLEOPATRA set is repeated in the new Colbert Collection. (Similarly, the featurette on Pre-Code movies from CLEOPATRA was repeated in the Pre-Code set.)
Deep Discount usually has their 20-25% off sale in November so if that takes place it might be a good option to pick it up at a lower price.
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"Call me old-fashioned, but I think the part of Scrooge should be played by a Brit!"
Or at least by George C. Scott.
My quibble with the new version (besides not liking Carrey) is that when I saw the trailers, I simply felt it was visually ugly. I wouldn't want to look at it for an extended period of time...just not my thing.
I'll stick with my favorite versions, which (unlike many, who prefer Sim) are the Scott and Owen versions...the MGM version with Owen was quite short but it's my earliest memory of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and I'm very fond of it.
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Kyle, that is a good thought you have about those high-end prices possibly including lodging. Let's hope that's the explanation.
If the rates include lodging, it's curious that TCM PR didn't realize right off the bat that the rates quoted in their article would be offputting without including that explanatory detail.
Feeling more optimistic --
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Those pass prices surprised me...I attended Disney's D23 Expo in September and was expecting comparable pricing...D23 was well under $150 for a four-day pass.
I could see $200 or even $250 for four days...but the prices suggested in the article just aren't realistic, especially if more than one person in a family wants to attend.
Hopefully there will be other options which make more financial sense...
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Thanks for sharing about your call to DDD, Filmlover --
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I was wondering if anyone's heard any rumbles about the (hopefully) upcoming DDD sale. I did a little Googling and didn't find anything. A post at Home Theater Forum indicated last year the sale started November 6th; over the last few years it's started anywhere between the 6th and the 14th.
I always do a large part of my Christmas shopping during this sale and have my list ready to go!
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Hi Lynn,
So great to know someone else has the same memories of Filmex.
I was sad when those Plitt Theaters were torn down -- so many great movie memories were made there.Ron Haver was just the greatest. My family spent a lot of time at LACMA on the weekends when I was a teen. My favorite memory is the time he announced that a movie had arrived at the museum missing a reel, but someone in the audience had saved the day by going home and getting their personal copy out of their garage!
Perhaps we'll meet come April!
Best wishes,
Laura
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I'm thrilled by this news. It reminds me of the Filmex festivals in Century City my dad took me to when I was a teenager. I saw Olivia deHavilland and Loretta Young in person...and attended round-the-clock marathons of musicals one year and Oscar winners the next. (Sounds crazy, but this was in the '70s before VHS, let alone cable TV, DVDs, or TCM! It was a lot of fun.) I remember sitting near Mel Torme at one of the screenings.
I'm looking forward to hearing more! I live in Orange County so it will be very doable for me as long as it's affordable.
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"If I mail on Friday, the replacement won?t reach me until Tuesday. That?s because Netflix does not ship on Saturday."
Actually, Netflix has been testing Saturday shipping for several months in several areas of the country. We live in Southern California and have been enjoying Netflix shipping on Saturdays since last January.
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PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET is an amazing movie, I strongly recommend it for those who haven't seen it yet.
I am also encouraged by the Fox titles...I keep hoping for CENTENNIAL SUMMER with Jeanne Crain and Linda Darnell, which I've never been able to see. Hope you're reading this, TCMProgrammer...
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A dull month compared to January's terrific schedule...I also thought that 2009 was the most interesting "31 Days of Oscar" month in a long time, but 2010 isn't as creative.
That said, I'm excited they have the Paramount film KITTY with Goddard and Milland on the schedule...I've been wanting to see it! And I'm glad they rescheduled ARTISTS AND MODELS since the last screening had technical problems.
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I can still remember big chunks of it..."We, in this quiet corner of England..."
Neat to know it's widely available on YouTube. It's a great piece of cinema and WWII history.
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"Was this in America or in the UK?"
In the U.S. -- California to be exact.
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Another thing to remember is that actually movies were extremely important to the war effort. They had their own particular roles to play right along with troops, and getting at least some of them to Europe was thus worth the investment.
In my schooldays I memorized the concluding speech from MRS. MINIVER for a history/speech project and did some research on it. Churchill is said to have called MRS. MINIVER
"more powerful to the war effort than the combined work of six military divisions."
Other movies played similar roles, either directly providing inspiration for the war effort or simply diverting people during times of extreme stress, as well as indirectly communicating American values to European audiences.
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I ordered tickets today for the double bill of SABRINA and LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON. Yay!!
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There's a nice review of the Williams set published by Glenn Erickson at DVD Savant:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s3032will.html
Edited by: MovieFanLaura on Oct 5, 2009 3:41 PM
Edited by: MovieFanLaura on Oct 5, 2009 3:41 PM
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It's really sad, I know from speaking with him that Drew Casper had completed extras for a Fox Betty Grable Volume 2...and now it seems it might never be released.
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Esther Williams movies played a huge role in hooking my now 14-year-old daughter on classic films. The movies were unique for their era and, as has been mentioned, were an important part of MGM history.
I think it's important to realize that TCM provides something for everyone. There are plenty of films shown that don't appeal to me but I recognize they are liked by others. I appreciate that TCM provides many diverse titles.
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I'd like to add my kudos for January's schedule, which is very diverse and has something for everyone.
I'm particularly excited about the chance to see PARTY GIRL with Robert Taylor and Cyd Charisse in widescreen; I've only seen it on pan and scan video.
I'm also enthused about the pre-Codes, especially a couple early Loretta Young titles I've not seen; THE NORTH STAR with Dana Andrews and Anne Baxter; and relatively lesser-known films with personal favorites like Dennis Morgan, George Brent, and Brian Aherne. I'm another Margaret O'Brien fan who is happy to be able to see BIG CITY!
Thank you!
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Love Leslie Caron. One of her little-known films that's very good is THE GLASS SLIPPER, a Cinderella musical which I saw on the big screen years ago when Charles Walters taught a course at USC which I attended with my parents.
My dad recently saw THE MAN WITH A CLOAK and thought it was very good. Looking forward to it!
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I loved the look of the blue and green hotel bathroom... Also the opening credits which almost glowed neon. The movie had great visuals.
I agree he does have that appreciation of classic film alongside his interest in new technologies.
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Thanks for the Amazon sale tip, Filmlover. There are some titles listed I've been wanting.