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That helps explain it, thanks moviegeek. And, btw, I really wasn't screaming at you, as my pal filmlover may have implied. If so, I would have used CAPS;-) I know, from reading these boards, that there are plenty of younger classic movie fans (such as yourself), but given the results of this particular survey, I knew that something was wrong. These lists are never right, of course, unless they're one's own. However, I do like to read most of them because, over the years, they've given me titles of films I've not seen to seek out. Plus, any list that causes ANYONE to go and find a great classic film to watch, B&W or otherwise, can't be all bad, right?

"it was professional television and film writers who voted on these screenplays. Take my word for it: we screenwriters know a little bit more about our craft than film buffs do." No doubt. However, it's possible (just possible, isn't it?) that today's screenwriters breadth of knowledge about yesterday's screenplays is limited (perhaps even more than some film buffs?), hence the contemporary choices on lists like these. If not, please convince me why Shawshank Redemption is the 22nd greatest screenplay ever ... because it's got a high imdb.com rating??? I mean, it's four positions higher than Double Indemnity, and Groundhog Day is right behind it! Gimme a break ... all due respect, of course! While you're at it, explain why George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion (the basis for SO MANY films) isn't on the list while (e.g.) Adaptation, Sideways, and Memento (a one trick pony if there ever was one) are. Thanks! Message was edited by: path40a

Good luck with the surgery Larry, hope it all goes well and you have a speedy recovery!

Tune in to TCM on May 20th when the theme is "Fred Astaire vs. Gene Kelly": Top Hat followed by Anchors Aweigh Royal Wedding followed by Singin' in the Rain and then That's Entertainment!

You probably ought to skip this site then too;-) http://www.filmsite.org/hitchcockcameos.html Much more detail including pictures.

In addition to what's been mentioned, I'd like to point out that some short features appear on the schedule (as requested here on these boards); not many, but a few & hopefully a sign of things to come. Edge of Outside (2006) may be a new documentary type feature to highlight Cassavetes and other's work, not sure. And there are silent films being shown in primetime!

I just received my Now Playing Guide for May, today, and it's a good one. Robert Osborne (as usual) wrote a terrific article on SOTM Bette Davis, and it confirms that Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (airing 5/3, 5/18, & 5/25) is an all new TCM original documentary. Additionally, sixty of her films will be shown! There's also an interesting article and some insight about the "Race and Hollywood: Black Images in Film" Tuesday & Thursday airings, 38 films (many of which are TCM premieres) in all, which will presented by Donald Bogle, an award winning author on the subject. Of course, there's the annual Memorial Day Marathon (40 movies), something I always look forward to, and there's also "The Lost Films of Rudolph Valentino", 7 movies (5 of which are TCM premieres!) on May 21st. Lastly, May's Guest Programmers (not readily apparent from reading the schedules on the Internet) are Penn & Teller, 4 films on May 22nd. In total, there are 25 TCM premieres on the schedule.

Is there anyone who is not a fan of director Alfred Hitchcock, his TV series, and his movies? Usually the question is: which is your favorite Hitchcock movie? He's one of my five favorite directors and, because of an article I wrote several years ago, his films (of which I've reviewed 44 and have seen several others, including most of his television series episodes) have a special place on my website: http://www.classicfilmguide.com/index.php?s=hitchcock I had a really difficult time, recently, when I tried to narrow this list to just 10 (e.g. for a top 10 list on my blog) favorites!

I agree that The Longest Day (1962) is a great one, and was so glad to see that it will be premiering on TCM this May 29th as part of their four day Memorial Day marathon!

Thanks Rusty, got your message and responded to it already. I like Frank Morgan too, and agree that "The Perfect Gentleman" is a gem. I've watched (& reviewed) a lot of his other films on my site as well. How congenial he was in most of his roles, though he plays a rogue pretty well in When Ladies Meet (1933) too! Thank goodness for The Wizard of Oz (1939) else I'm afraid a lot of folks would never know of him. I think we're on the same wavelength regarding Edward G. Robinson also, the biggest crime in the history of the Academy Awards was his never even being nominated! BTW, got your second response - prize on the way soon;-) Message was edited by: path40a

This week's TCM Picks have been posted: http://www.classicfilmguide.com/index.php?s=tcm#apr13 and begins with a comprehensive birthday salute to Stanley Donen on Thursday, followed by the second evening of SOTM Deborah Kerr's films, including two Powell & Pressburger films followed by Alexander Korda's gem Vacation from Marriage, aka Perfect Strangers (1945); Lee Tracy's birthday is saluted Friday morning and, appropriately, that evening's theme is "Sly Dogs"; next Sunday is Easter, and the channel's lineup is exceptional (if not entirely thematic) - beginning with Boys' Town (1938) and ending with the Ramon Novarro silent version of Ben-Hur (1925); Monday is William Holden's birthday, his films dominate the day's programming until that evening begins with the TCM premiere of The Entertainer (1960) and several more films starring Laurence Olivier; Tuesday features more examples of cinematographer James Wong Howe's work (some great movies!) in addition to another favorite, Out of the Fog (1941); and Wednesday includes three TCM premieres among Robert Osborne's picks.

Thank you, everyone, for your contributions to this thread!

Good Morning, Eve! (1934) - http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0025193/maindetails

I've heard from four of the challenge participants thus far, and would love to hear from the other two so that the prizes can be sent out. Thanks.

She only made slightly more than a dozen silents, and I did see Camille (1921) on TCM, not sure about any of the others. However, she returned to acting and appears in two other "talkies" (not of the stylized nature to which you refer though), Escape (1940) & Since You Went Away (1944), that air frequently on the channel.

Challenge participants - don't forget to send me your shipping information with your prize preferences via e-mail or private message. Thanks again!

The link I was sent lists these in reverse order, and one doesn't have to read too far to realize that it's yet another one that's been corrupted by more recent, contemporary choices that likely have no business being on any greatest (in the history of anything film related) list ... though time will tell;-)

The Big Sleep?

Seems y'all had an active (final) night, and hence. Unfortunately, I was among the "digital homeless" this weekend (as my spouse cut our phone & high speed internet lines gardening on Friday afternoon). But our service was restored about an hour ago and I've been trying to catch up ever since. It appears the boards were spammed again, but y'all kept this thread active enough to be on the first page anyway. Not surprisingly, as with the challenge itself, there was a notable silence wrt voting from the most vocal minority among us (e.g. those that always complain about the channel's programming). I guess some people are uncomfortable being "on record" with what they do like, preferring instead to voice what they don't. It just goes to show that there are two kinds of people in the world, those with good memories and , er, I forgot the other. In any case, I think another challenge would be great, especially since I want to participate myself! I didn't think it would be right for me to, on the one hand, beg tcmprogrammer for prizes AND then participate in this one. It doesn't seem that prizes are necessary to get satisfaction from the challenge anyway (per the comments from each who participated). I think the idea that I just read that the winner (e.g. lzcutter) should begin the next challenge is a good one, and hope that Lynn will do so when she has time (and would certainly want her to participate again as well)! Thanks again for making these boards a fun place to visit again. It got to be kind of a chore for a while earlier in the year with the anime & prophets of doom posts;-)

Well, I think Kyle got the last vote in, and what an EXCELLENT post & tribute to those that participated. I don't know how to thank ALL OF YOU for taking the challenge - creating a week's programming for TCM. Each of you is to be congratulated, each of us in indebted to you! If I've counted correctly, here are the final results: lzcutter - 4 jarhfive - 3 hlywdkjk - 3 filmlover - 3 allieharding - 2 MattHelm - 1 Please send me an e-mail (path40a@yahoo.com) with the information I'll need to have your prize shipped to you, with your first three choices. I'll be touch if none of your choices are still available and you need to choose another. Thanks again to tcmprogrammer for ensuring that all who participated were rewarded beyond just the fun of taking the challenge.

Actually, it's a collaborative process: http://www.classicfilmguide.com/index.php?s=whats_new

Don't give up hope yet: One (1) potential grand prize winner (the "Grand Prize Winner") and twenty-five (25) potential first prize winners (the "First Prize Winners") (sometimes collectively, the "Winners") will be randomly chosen by an independent judging organization on or around April 12, 2006 from among all eligible entries received during the Promotional Period.

Thanks mongo! 12 votes in and no clear cut winner yet, a little more than 24 hours remain to get your vote in before the polls close. Please participate if you can (hopefully no one has been "gone" for Spring Break this week).

James Mason's always be one of my favorites, but I agree with you mongo that Hitchcock made women (like Mrs. Danvers in Rebecca (1940)) villains particularly sinister. Don't overlook Margaret Leighton's character in the relatively unknown Under Capricorn (1949) either!

Thank you Rusty and CharlieT for adding your votes to the ledger. Anyone else?