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Unfortunately for me, I was not so fortunate. I hope they publish it on the schedule, and run it again.

> {quote:title=finance wrote:}{quote} > But the key question is whether you like tennis better than zucchini. I definitely prefer zucchini to tennis. I prefer steak to tennis, too. I much prefer bicycling or swimming to liver.

I've seen, and enjoyed, several of Charles Burnette's films on TCM. But, have they really shown *The Spook Who Sat By the Door* ? If so, unfortunately, I missed it, and wish they'd show it again.

> {quote:title=Engelman wrote:}{quote} > There hasn't been a "BOGIE", or Mitchum, or Charlie Chan, etc.,etc., movie in quite a while... True about Chan, not true about Bogie and Bob. They've both been on very recently.

Tom should seek the protection of Kellogg's...

I'm definitely an Ella fan. I like the sort of character she usually plays. She is quite, calm, purposeful, and yes, determined. She overcomes the obstacles, and does whatever she commits herself to, which is usually be supportive to someone who needs help. And, of course she is good looking, too. I don't find her voice, or her acting, to be "flat." True, she's not flamboyant, but that's nice for a change, because she really has a spine, even if she's quiet about it.

*Wise Blood* was just shown a few days ago. To suggest a film, hover over "Fan Community" at the top of the page. A menu will pop up. Move down to "Suggest a Movie" and click it.

It's as much 'just desserts' as it is revenge, but the ending of *Kiss Me Deadly*, with its radioactive McGuffin is nice...

I agree. When it first came out, it was kind of daring and sexy. Now, it's kind of lame. Carol's still nice to look at, though.

> {quote:title=MovieMadness wrote:}{quote} > You're right, it also started a whole new line of baby cribs for adults. Almost made thumb-sucking sexy...

> {quote:title=Arturo wrote:}{quote} > Yes, but there is no history of people with this preference in rice getting persecuted, treated as second class citizens, etc. I can tell you've never lived in a student co-op. Some would persecute you for serving brown rice, other co-ops would persecute you for serving white rice. Seriously, though, point taken.

> {quote:title=FredCDobbs wrote:}{quote} > Im so glad Senator Murray of Montana is free, white, and 21. I'd bet he's dead, blackened, and over 100, by now. But, I take your point, that one jumped out at mee, too.

I looked it up on the IMDb. I don't know why you call it "lost." True, it isn't available on DVD or VHS, but that doesn't make it lost. Several people describe having seen it in recent years. Given its 1.37:1 aspect ratio, and the cast, I suspect it was made for TV, but was deemed good enough to get a theatrical release. Director Joseph Pevney directed both movies, and TV, including the original Star Trek. It does sound like an interesting film, but there are LOTS of great films that haven't made it to DVD, or even VHS. There is a film made the same year, *Night Tide*, that was considered lost for years, since there was a fire in the lab, that destroyed most prints. But, one was found, and now it's on DVD.

> {quote:title=hamradio wrote:}{quote} > I wish they stop referring to the 1.85 : 1 ratio as letterbox. Its only wide framing lines between frames within the film itself. This causes confusion for CinemaScope that is true widescreen that is letterbox. > > On some TV sets the 1.85 is barely noticeable such as "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 1.85:1 is considered a wide screen aspect ratio. Shown on a 4x3 TV, you will definitely see the black bars on the top and the bottom. Unfortunately, 1.85 is often rendered as 1.78:1 on TV, and DVD (even Criterion has done this.) If it is truly shown as 1.85:1 on a 1.78:1 (16x9) TV, you will see thin slivers of black on the top and bottom of your screen, but only if your overscan is adjusted to a minimum. 5% overscan isn't uncommon on TVs, so even if the true 1.85:1 aspect ratio is maintained, you might not see any black strips. Of course with a film in the aspect ratio of 2.35:1, commonly called Cinemascope, or 'Scope, you will definitely see the black bars top and bottom, even on a 16x9 TV. TCM uses the same "letterboxed" card on the SD channel, and the HD channel. Perhaps when they go to true HD, they will only display the "letterboxed" card when showing 2.35:1 films.

*Our Man in Havana* is another fine film from a novel by Greene, screenplay by Greene, directed by Carol Reed.

Post-WWII epics about WWII tend to have humongous casts of principals. Some examples: *In Harm's Way* *The Longest Day* *Midway* *he Gallant Hours* There are many more. Even a French produced one, *Is Paris Burning*.

*Battle of Algiers* is great. *Z* is even better, and it's coming up on TCM. TCM, thanks for showing these fine political movies!

Starring Clara Bow, Thelma Todd, and Gilbert Roland, will be on Fox Movie Channel on Feb. 3rd, 7am ET. It isn't available on DVD. I thought it might appeal to some other TCM addicts...

You get my drift.

Yeah, Franchot's portrayal of a crazy guy was a little too too... That was the only part I didn't think was quite up to snuff. The rest of the acting was fine, especially Ella's.

> {quote:title=misswonderly wrote:}{quote} > Anyway, I don't put much credence in the Oscars. I prefer the gouramis myself.

I think it's a decent enough film. Actually, rather good, but with just a few flaws. www.allmovie.com raves about the cinematography and lighting. I respect their reviews and descriptions, a lot more than the IMDb's. So, if ever a good DVD copy becomes available, I think we should all reevaluate it.

> {quote:title=misswonderly wrote:}{quote} > Hey, Val! So you finally saw *Christmas Holiday*...How did you get a hold of it? > Someone on this board was kind enough to PM me, and send me a copy. I won't repeat the name, to keep other noir fans from hounding her. It still needs a real release, so we can see a good print of the film.

> {quote:title=misswonderly wrote:}{quote} > , and *Phantom Lady* had that in spades (what does that expression actually mean, anyway? "Spades" as in shovelfuls? ) In cards, spades>hearts>diamonds>clubs. Spades is the strongest suit.

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