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And don't forget Flash Gordon during the 1930's Question: Did Flash ever defeated Ming or did the last episode ended sort of unresolved? This was *long* before my time. The few people who are still alive can have fun going down memory lane with TCM showing those old episodes but the modern generation....... I did not like that campy 1980 movie of "Flash Gordon", it was too out of place for the 1980's time period. Might have been great during the 1940's

Once anything gets past a year, its best to avoid the headache and buy a new one. Just last year I bought a NEW IN THE BOX Epson printer. When I hooked it up, it didn't work. Epson refused to repair it because they said, it was out of warrenty. The store I bought it from had it on the shelf too long. Store wouldn't take it back because it was a special closeout deal, I should have knew there was a catch. Live and learn I guess. Epson warrenty only covers a certain amount of time after manufacture. You should be aware of this also when buying electronics. I never had anything sent off for repair, its not worth the trouble. You know now why I like the old tech better - I can fix it myself. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 30, 2009 9:18 PM

NZ that was a great post! Even today some people still thinks B&W still has a unique quality. Take a look at the top 15 *modern day* B&W films. http://listverse.com/2008/06/07/top-15-modern-black-and-white-movies/ Give it time, some idiot will colorize them!

FredCDobbs Wrote: << bought my Panasonic VHS/DVD recorder about 5 years ago, and it was supposed to be modern and advanced. I recorded a lot of stuff on R for about a year, then the R system stopped working. I sent it to a Panasonic repair shop and they refused to repair it. They said I needed ?Panasonic? disks. I told them that no store in my town sells Panasonic disks, and the box the unit came in did not say it required Panasonic disks.>> Fred that repair shop is run by people who don't know how to repair (or don't want to repair because you use another brand DVD which is *silly*) because in this day of age, one really cannot repair modern day electronics, only have them sent off to be refurbished - they call it *repaired!* The only thing that can be repaired in a VCR are the belts and video head (if still available) The way they treated you tells me they are simply being snotty and arogent! ANY DVD-R disc can work in any brand machine. My suggestion, don't deal with them any more. (The exception to the rule is that in computers, if you have a burner in an old system thats, let say have a max speed of 4X, faster CD's above that speed won't work. I found that out on my HP Cd-writer 9100 series burner). You might notice you no longer see the old fashion Radio TV repair shops, thanks to modern electronics which is mostly SMD tech. Ever seen anyone actually repair the circuit board on a cell phone? Edited by: hamradio on Dec 30, 2009 8:55 PM

lzcutter wrote: << Are you recording straight from your DirecTV receiver to DVD on your DVD recorder or are you recording it to the DirecTV DV-R for later viewing and possible off-loading to DVD at a later date? >> My Directv does not have a DVR option. A DVR in my case would be practically useless because I do so little recording. The last movie I recorded was "Star Trek" 2009 on Pay per view and that was about 3 weeks ago. My recent DVD-RW recordings was some critical VHS transfers i.e. "Norfolk and Western Articulades" which is NOT available to the general public. A few films I transferred were of movies not available on DVD or no longer available in no matter way shape or form.

If you read the Flickflop website and other similiar websites, this only involves the *digital* transmission media i.e. Directv connected to DVD recorders (mostly the recent generation). This feature is incorporated into the DTV tuner itself. This won't affect anyone with the old VHS recorders but I wonder about the last generation DVD recorder / VHS combo units in that the VHS might have the same copyright prevention chip inside. My DVD recorder is new but my VHS was made in 2000. Funny thing is that so far my DVD recorder has not yet refused to record anything from TCM yet even though its connected directly to the 2nd audio / video output jacks on my Directv receiver. I beleive that there are quirks in the overall system itself explaining why some people can record and some people can not. If you have a new DVD recorder that has the "flag" detection chip inside but for reasons unknown does not work properly that is DOES NOT prevent you from recording such material, then count yourself lucky. I *might* have such a unit. Also if this flag somehow gets "lost" in the transmission medium, the recorder will record the unauthorized movie. If any members here *still* have the non digital analog cable system, tell us how are you faring. I bet you can still record everything. As Bruce Boxlietner said in "Tron", the system has more bugs then a bait store

Rosa Rio 109 and still going strong - bless her.

HollywoodGolightly wrote: << But, as Ferris himself would have said (and in fact, did say), "Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it". >> Is that ever so true, couldn't be better said in this rush rush society. You should put that quote in the "Special Movie One Liner" thread. That quote just reminded me of Bear Grylls of the "Man vs Wild" series in which he don't take the time to stop, just want to live life to the extreme.

What do you think of the new "Sherlock Holmes" starring Robert Downey Jr. Imagine that handcuffed, nude in bed scene with John Barrymore or Basil Rathbone. LOL! This new movie has the flavor of a James Bond film.

You can only trade the original copyrighted dvds. Here is a site that does just that. http://www.flickflop.com/faqs# Makes a great way to get rid of movies you don't like that you got for Christmas and other occasions (or simply got bored of.)

Well this sounds like the beginning of very troubling news. *Broadcast being copy protected* like the DVD's and Blu rays. If the industry is going to do this, I wonder what will be the limitations? If one wants a movie that is not copy protected then one will have to choose (maybe) edited, commecial laden broadcast? This site is worth reading, might answer some questions. http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/packets001736.shtml The million dollar question is will TCM start doing the same (if not already started doing so OMG), copy protecting their movies? If so then this will be a sad day for TCM viewers. I had a gut feeling sometime back that *digital* broadcast had to have a catch to it (sooner or later). My DVD manual says that my recorder will NOT record copy protected material of any type and it also says, "Some programs has limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM)". Thank god for old tech!! No way on Earth will I give up my VCR's now! This might be a factor why the industry is not pushing for a Blue ray recorder - its primary use would be a mute point! In other words why buy one!!?? Google the following search phrase - copy protected broadcast. Read and weep. Footnote: I don't think analog cable has this, so I'm sticking with mine as long as possible. I knew my cable would come on handy as a type of "backup". If you all want movies thats on TCM to be in your collection *you better start recording NOW!*

I tried it and I am having no problems. I recorded a few minutes of "The Odd Couple" and it played back perfectly in the letterbox format. I receive TCM on Directv channel 256 and I'm using my new Panasonic DMR-EZ28 recorder and until I get completely accustom to it, I'm only using DVD-RW's for the time being. DVD-R's don't allow for mistakes. I have to format my DVD-RW's before using each one for the first time. Read your instruction manual and see if you need to do something to your DVD's before recording. Also make certain your DVD-R hasn't been finalized. I've read in my DVD manual that some companies copyguard the transmission which makes recording impossible to my DVD recorder. This will be a case in which the VHS recorder would come on handy. I just also tried "Escape to Witch Mountain" and it records with no problems.

Thanks, that date sounds about right. I didn't see the November 2008 airing. It was on the same tape that I recorded the 2005 version of "King Kong" when it aired for the first time on Pay per view which was between late 2005 - early 2006. Been a while since I even watched it. I liked that old "Deco" building presentation - it does look like the top of the Empire State Building. Ironic, the "King Kong" movie ended with it and "The Wizard of Oz" started with it. (presentation wise)

I was going through my video tape collection and I knew I had the rarely seen 1925 version of "The Wizard of Oz". *I forgot to label it, OOPS!* TCM has mostly being showing the silent one made in 1910. I'm referring to the silent versions only in this thread. I recorded it several years ago and Robert Osborne said it was made in 1925. When was the last time anyone knows when TCM aired it? Its a unique telling of the story. It stars Dorothy Dawn, Mary Carr, Oliver Hardy and Larry Semon. When I recorded it, TCM showed the Empire State Building with the "gangster logo" at the top which was the Feature Presentation fanfare. I wanted to mention it earlier this year on one of the "Wizard of Oz" threads but couldn't find it. I'm trying to get the rough date when I recorded it. This is a feature length movie, not a movie short. I also do have the 1910 version in my collection.

Lol, I remembered that cartoon that use to be on TV but never watched it. I have a Color Computer video game called "Q-bert" and for some reason I always called that charactor with the funny nose a "Snork". Just some weird mental connection I guess.

The updated version was extra footage of an adult Architeuthis caught. It didn't live very long. Don't confuse this with the capture of a Colossal squid that was accidentally captured and was put on ice to study. Seeing this makes one think twice about deep sea diving doesn't it. Hollywood done several spins on it, most over exaggerated. "Kraken", "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "The Beast" Yes don't forget Ray Harryhausen's giant octopus in "It Came From Beneath the Sea" (I haven't seen it in quite a while) Happy Holidays

What I watched last night probually will go down in the books as the weirdest lineup. "Giant Squid Caught on Camera" (updated since last airung) "Squid Invasion" (Humboldt). What you see is the *first time* in history, the adult Architeuthis has ever been seen alive - caught on camera by Tsunemi Kubodera. You don't want to know whats in his Christmas stocking! *Eat your heart out Ray Harryhausen!* What I'm "watching" today is I am dubbing the Sybil Jason movies that aired November 23rd over to the DVD recorder I just got for Xmas. Trying it out, what I see is great!

I only like "A Christmas Story" unedited and commercial free.

This is one of those its a matter of opinion thread so I will list what I like the best. 1. Its a Wonderful Life 2. Miricle on 34th Street 3. A Christmas Carol the 1938 and the 1951 versions. 4. Mickey's Christmas Carol 5. A Christmas Story 6. The Nightmare Before Christmas 7. Prancer 8. Jingle All the Way 9. Scrooged 10. Santa Claus, the Movie Does it have to be only 10? I'll add a couple more 11. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 12. Home Alone For the TV, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman Most recently "Caspers Haunted Christmas" Its animation can be a little better but the Jimmy Stewart (Its a Wonderful Life) parody scene makes up for it! Lol ran smack into a lamp pole. Ironically the 2 best shorts so happens to be the *oldest* and the *newest* "The Christmas Secret" (1898) and "Yes Virginia" (2009) If anyone wants to know the *worst*, its playing right now on channel T101 - "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" (1964) What a campy turkey! I can use those flexable hookups on my hot water heater. I won't include action / horror / profane comedies in the list but I like them - can watch them anytime of the year. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 24, 2009 10:25 PM

Lol, I still remember that commercial like it was yesterday. A little story about Chunky. http://www.oldtimecandy.com/chunky.htm

Hmm, I didn't know there was an older version of the 2007 movie "300". I bet its a bit tamer. Loved the 2007 movie. Gerard Butler who starred in the movie as King Leonidas was perfect casting! I recommend the documentary "The Last Stand of the 300" which tells an accurate account of the battle of Thermopylae. Did you know that if they lost that war, democracy would had died in its infancy? What a different world we be living in if it was not for the Spartans. Wonder whats for dessert? Edited by: hamradio on Dec 21, 2009 9:32 PM

Welcome to the boards. Yes I totally agree with you, "Casablanca" should *never* be colorized. Being in B&W adds to the mystic and charm to the movie. I still have the *original* release which is the CBS/FOX Video VHS tape © 1984 It has a great Hi-Fi soundtrack. It was released through MGM/UA. and still looks brand new.

Well tonight I don't have much to view. I have the 1927 version of "The King of Kings" I recorded a couple of years ago on TCM. I like this version much better over the widescreen 1961 movie. The silent version is unique in the way its photograph and is more beleivable. Also its a bit ahead of its time, it looks like the most earliest attempt to put the New Testament on "video" - like those ads you see. Very clever in that only the bible passages was used and no extra stuff.

2 good 1 liners from "Star Trek Generations" (1994). I've been saving the galaxy since your grandfather was in diapers - Captain Kirk I have an appointment with eternity and I don't want to be late - Dr Soren

The latest production was done by Mother Nature during the past couple of days aka "Blizzard of 2009". I had snow that was *heavy* (talking about weight not inches). I been without power since Friday and just got it back on early this morning. Thank goodness I use both gas and electricity for heating. Beleive me, some people will have a White Christmas with a darken house!. I don't think they will be humming the Bing Crosby song anytime soon. http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20091220/NEWS0103/312200015/ By the way so not to start another thread, I was waiting for the movie "Jack Frost" (horror version) to come on when my power went out. Only seen it once and it was a long time ago. I had my TV on MUTE while waiting for the "Jack Frost" sequel to end. Had good reason to have it on MUTE, I couldn't take any more stupidity, I mean *killer snowballs - give me a break Hollywood!!* When snowballs attack. Give them enough time, they will make a horror version of "White Christmas". Edited by: hamradio on Dec 20, 2009 4:56 PM