hamradio

Why are we second guessing the people who handed out the Oscars, sometimes *long after* they were handed out? Our present taste has change over the years concerning movies 30+ years old but as the old saying goes "let sleeping dogs lie". The only ones who complains are people whos favorite actress didn't win. I accept whoever wins, who's I'm to judge? For recent so called "stupid handouts", ask the people who hands them out, *why?* Hollywood can not satisfy everyone.

"Its a Wonderful Life" was easy to follow, its the review that is not. I think Frank Capra was ahead of his time showing people alternative realities long before Gene Roddenberry came along. The plot in "Its a Wonderful Life" is simply a man who is at the end of his rope due to circumstances that piled up. Don't we feel that sometimes? George Iike many unfortunate people even today, thought suicide was the easy way out. He didn't realize how that act alone, which would have been devastating to his love ones, got a lesson taught by his guardian angel - in a nutshell *No man is an island!* The angel simply gave him his wish to show how he impacted everyone around him, even though George doesn't know the extent of his presense here on Earth. Frank Capra could have showed different outcomes for the other people in the movie but he chose what we see in the movie. Some reviewers try to over anaylize it, thinking well that could not have happened as the script shows. That is not the point, take example Donna Reed, Frank Capra could have showed different outcomes - she could have turned out to be a lady wrestler for all we know! (just to stress the point). Reviewers needs to get into the deeper meaning of what the movie is about. At the end George realize how important HE IS and obstacles can be overcomed. Life has bumps in the road and we as humans needs to know that is not as all bad as it seems. As a lesson that we can learn from, many lives of people that had commited suicide could have been saved if they had their own "guardian angel", which can be family members, freinds, counselors, etc. The problem is that some people in this selfish fast pace society simply don't give a dam_n even when it comes to their own families. Life is a gift and should be cherished! If any reviewer don't get the point from reading this, then you need to get into another line of work. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 18, 2009 9:08 PM Had to rephrase a sentence.

I like to have the post war F3 diesel that boy had - still in the SAME condition! Mirror, mirror on the wall Happy New *Yere* Lol!

Thanks, it lead me to the Cinecon website http://www.cinecon.org/cinecon_filmpreservation.html OMG, now its *83% of American Films are consider lost!!* That site lead me to the sad story of John Gilbert who starred in "The Big Parade", which I think is a *great* silent movie. Thank goodness that film is still around! http://hubpages.com/hub/John-Gilbert--The-Star-Who-Exploded-Without-Trace Edited by: hamradio on Dec 17, 2009 10:33 PM

FredCDobbs wrote: << Real Eisenstaedt photos sell for hundreds and even thousands of dollars >> Or one can click on the photo in the "Gallery" and then right click to copy and print out. The images are good enough for a slideshow or 4 X 6 printout. Don't you just love the Internet, the power of computers and PT Barnum's old expression, "There's a sucker born every minute". If I ever pay a thousand dollars for one of those photos then count me as brain dead. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 17, 2009 9:20 PM

"Synthafood" use to be called "Soylent Green". yum.

*ROFL!*

Wonder have you seen or read this book, "This Film is Dangerous, A Celebration of Nitrate". Its a little hard to acquire and a bit expensive. This book tells of nitrate film horror stories. http://www.horschamp.qc.ca/new_offscreen/dangerous_film.html

Why does he need a *whip?* (was Mrs Claus being naughty?)

I bet if Tom Mix was alive, he would feel more pain from the lost of his films than from any broken bones. My anger is directed only at the people / institutions who suppose to store and safeguard our national film treasures. He is looking down with a smile knowing that there are a few people who do still care.

It was a typo, I copied and paste the name from another poster to save time.

This is a shame and a stain on Hollywood, letting these films go to pot! This is the second major star of the silent era I've heard who's bulk of their hard work is gone forever. A lost to the world. Movie fans from all walks of life should be screaming mad!

Well for me its divided. I could say for the old B&W classics its Edmund Gwenn . For "modern" movies, its David Huddleston . Just in case you want to know the worst, Billy Bob Thornton. Its not called "Bad Santa" for nothing.! Edited by: hamradio on Dec 17, 2009 12:47 AM Corrected typo (I hope)

Yes the resemblence is striking. TCM how about a Tom Mix marathon? Tom Mix was a leading silent star that has virtually been forgot about. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 16, 2009 9:04 PM

Fred, I'm wondering the same thing, according to wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Marshall her career lasted from 1924 - 1928. "The Younger Generation" was made in 1929 and there is no good closeup photo still of her. Such a photo could be a big help in identifying her. According to IMDB her last *credited* movie was "The Toy Shop" (1928) and her *uncredited* was "The Arizona Wildcat" (1927). Edited by: hamradio on Dec 16, 2009 8:51 PM

"Rose of the World" (1925) looks like a perfect movie for TCM's Silent Sunday Night. Has TCM ever aired it before? I hope the movie is as clear and sharp as the 2 photos you posted. I've always stated there is stuff out there!

This is another Frank Capra movie that tells us that family is more important than money, power, social status, etc. This one *needed* a sequal to tell us how did Morris eventually turned out later in life. Did he learned from experience after driving everyone off and setting in motion events that led to the death of his father. He was still young and have plenty of time. After seeing him sitting alone in front of the fireplace at the very end of the movie, did he became redeemed like Scrooge or wound out like Mr Potter a bitter old man. Otherwise maybe Frank Capra is simply telling us, you get what you deserve. (you reap what you sow!) Whats your take on it? I'm keeping this movie in my collection. By the way technically speaking this Vitaphone movie was like "The Jazz Singer", went back and forth between silent and sound. I wore headphones and noticed wear on the disc. This appears to be Columbia's first talkie (or was it only released by Columbia?) but who is FBO - Film Booking Offices? Strange name for a film company or studio. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 16, 2009 11:34 AM

That was the Star Trek TNG episode "Relics" in which Scottie was rescued after crash landing on a Dyson's Sphere. Scottie wanted REAL alcohol not the "Synthahol". The green liquor was called Alderian Whiskey. What else could poor Data said, LOL! (not in his memory banks).

This is a real stumper, I looked through the photo gallery at this website and nothing matches up for a 9 year old in 1929. http://www.younghollywoodhof.com/1920.html What gets me is that she is NOT in the uncredited list at the IMDB.com website. She is beautiful. I see you mentioned Grapevine Video they have very rare films and I bought a few there. I have never seen this Vitaphone movie before. Part silent and talkie, was Frank Capra conveying a message in the title that silents were of the "old generation" and talkies of the new?

I just don't understand why would anyone go through the trouble to pirate a movie in this day of age. Movies has not ever been so low to obtain due to Pay per view, movies on demand, lower prices on DVD's / Blu rays and simply placing a DVD-R or videotape and recording from premium channels. (or standand channels if one is not picky about commercials). The cost today can be as low as .99 to $4.99 if one simply cares to wait a few lousy months. Personally I have not seen a movie yet that has me tripping over feet to go to see it. It makes as much sense to make a pirated DVD as counterfeiting a one dollar bill, besides a lot of bootleg movies comes from overseas and the government is the little boy placing his finger in the dam to stop the leak, The 3 Gorges Dam!!!

What, no *turkey or honey glazed ham?????*

I can't think of the suffering that poor soldier is going though, I mean no arms or legs, no face, cannot speak! Nothing in Dantes Inferno compares to the hell he's in.

Also, thanks TCM for airing "Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ" for tonights Silent Sunday Night about to come up in a few minutes. I say 2009 has been somewhat surprising for the rare treats you given us. A very nice thread commentary lzcutter.

"Shangri-La" and the ending in the movie "Knowing". I just remembered an episode of "Star Trek TNG - Times Arrow" that Counselor Troi was trying to convince a skeptical Mark Twain that they have created a "utopia" in that they have eliminated poverty, greed, disease, etc. Utopia, right, ha with the Borg and the Romulians knocking at their front door. I guess every Eden needs a serpent. Edited by: hamradio on Dec 13, 2009 12:58 PM

About the end credits, AMC and the premium channels do the same thing. Pay per View is the only one that doesn't. About Mr Gower, ROFL !! RainingViolets101 - thanks for warning me, I won't watch that. It will ruin the memory of this fine classic. Cloris Leachman - sounds like the kind of angel I would get stuck with as my luck goes. Ever seen her in "Prancer"?