audreyforever

Well, with Rhett being very rich in GWTW, I think it proves money can't buy love. And I think he fell in love with Scarlett because he was impressed with her determination to restore Tara and here business skills (which made a lot of ppl hate her). As for Ashley and Meanie, I think the movie would have to be 7 hours to go in depth with there relationship. There's just not enough time.

Great Post hamradio! Your absolutely right. Back in the 30s and 40s no one (even the race being "targeted") would of objected. Movies nowadays are like a hypocrite. They take pride in the politically correct thing and twist it all around. Song of the South is one of the best family movies and a classic example of people just wanting to entertain an audience. Yet, we have morons nowadays who won't put it out on DVD because it exemplifies the Uncle Remus character. Don't get me wrong, I AM NO RACIST, but in all seriousness, is there anything wrong with Song of the South...NO!

> {quote:title=ValentineXavier wrote:}{quote} > > GWTW is an overly dramatic soap opera. The plot seems very contrived, and much of the dialog laughable. I don't think 'soap opera' justifies GWTW. After all, the real 'ooey-gooey' romance doesn't start till the 3rd hour when Scarlett and Rhett finally get married. And, I find that to be the core of the romance in that film, not soap opera (we are all entitled to an opinion). The only thing I find laughable is when Rhett says "maybe you'll have an accident" and a millisecond later Scarlett falls down the staircase. I mean C'MON! ?:|

Wow, I'm shocked I missed it when it was on last May! Hopefully it will return...

Movieman, i've seen 20 of your films...what a great list! I especially like that you picked The Devil and Miss Jones, a truly underrated and hilarious film!

This should not be taken as a complaint thread, but why oh why doesn't TCM show this film or the WAC release it? This is a wonderful piece of MGM corn/fluff made in 1942. Ann Sothern, Red Skelton, and Rags Ragland, who could ask for anything more?!? B-) I know most people here would rather see more Fox and Universal films to appear on the schedule, but this is a gem that should be scheduled. Thanks TCM!

I'm surprised they just don't program a day of his films from 6 AM to 8 PM stock full of his RKO/MGM/WB work as kind of an appetizer (if there ever be full meal). I know it's scarce compared to Paramount and such, but at least it's there.

I can't wait to see this film!

How in the world do you try to listen to everyline line of dialogue from that film?!?!?!? It's really a terrific film from all aspects. Cary should of been nominated!

And Ben is excellent at doing that! It's just that (and I hate bringing up politics on these boards) I am not a fan of his attitude on the radio show he appears on. I enjoy looking at both sides of politics, but he is very biased and concieted, as they all are, on The Young Turks. Edited by: audreyforever on Aug 13, 2011 5:16 PM

I, obviously, do not hate him in any way, but I'm not a huge fan of Ben. That's just the truth.

You know what I think would be an awesome documentary? The History of Special Effects, from The Great Train Robbery to Avatar, and everything in between!

> {quote:title=clore wrote:}{quote} Mom will be 92 next Thursday, so Mom, this is for you! Wish her a happy birthday from all of us! :x

George Clooney...oh wait- he just had a movie on TCM last month! :^0

Oh no not another one of these threads! :0

That's the sad part.

I agree, there are so many great documentaries that have never been made.

I just read a wonderful article on Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy entitles "Comedy Goes Down the Toilet". A really great article on why the raunchiness is comedies now is just getting out of hand. He's definitely on the money on this one!

> {quote:title=SteveBeasley wrote:}{quote}If you dont like 30s movies, you're in the minority around here! They're certainly better than the dreck that's out these days... Amen to that!

Very Possible. But you also have to keep in mind famous character actors; unless your just looking for leading stars.

If they can get some of his silents, the nights will probably run along the lines of this: Week 1: Silents Week 2: Pre-Code/Warner Bros. Week 3: The Thin Man Series Week 4: 1936 (Terrific Year in Powell's Career, this would exlude After the Thin Man) Week 5: Later Years 5 Weeks is only possible if they can squeeze him into the Thursdays of the month, so maybe with four weeks thay will definitely do 24-hour tributes.

I'm sure it will be included countessdelave! It will be an exciting month! TopBilled- Do you think they can do 24 hour tributes like Rooney and Bogie from the last two Decembers? They will probably show his documentary.

Let's hope they reschedule it soon. I'm not mad at all though. TCM is on the money 99.9% of the time. This was by far a raritie.

> {quote:title=TopBilled wrote:}{quote}I think someone should post the MGM Powell titles. Those are the ones with a greater chance of airing. He also made STAR OF MIDNIGHT for RKO which will probably show up. I included RKO as well SONG OF THE THIN MAN (1947) THE HOODLUM SAINT (1946) ZIEGFELD FOLLIES (1946) THE THIN MAN GOES HOME (1945) THE HEAVENLY BODY (1943) CROSSROADS (1942) SHADOW OF THE THIN MAN (1941) LOVE CRAZY (1941) I LOVE YOU AGAIN (1940) ANOTHER THIN MAN (1939) THE BARONESS AND THE BUTLER (1938) DOUBLE WEDDING (1937) THE EMPEROR'S CANDELSTICKS (1937) THE LAST OF MRS. CHENEY (1937) AFTER THE THIN MAN (1936) LIBELED LADY (1936) THE EX-MRS. BRADFORD (1936) THE GREAT ZIEGFELD (1936) RENDEVOUS (1935) ESCAPADE (1935) RECKLESS (1935) STAR OF MIDNIGHT (1935) EVELYEN PRENTICE (1934) THE KEY (1934) MANHATTAN MELODRAMA (1934) Edited by: audreyforever on Aug 10, 2011 7:26 AM

As for Joel McCrea, we have yet to hear what the SOTM will be for November. Keep your fingers crossed and say your prayers at night everybody!