Kinokima
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Sorry to jump in to the discussion but I actually think how you word your opinion is very important. The thing is we can't hear or see the person who is talking so how your words come across carries a lot of meaning. And I do feel sometimes when people present a negative opinion they can sometimes be insulting to the people who enjoy the thing they are insulting.
For example it's one thing to say such and such actor or film doesn't appeal to me but I think it is quite another thing to say that such and such film is the lowest trash in existence and I can't believe anyone would enjoy such filth. You are probably going to get different reactions to these opinions.
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Double Post!
Edited by: Kinokima on Jun 7, 2010 11:24 AM
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Wow these are absolutely amazing. I didn't even know things like these existed. To think you could get the classic actors in comic form.
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I always think it is a shame that Laughton would die never knowing that his film ended up being highly regarded in the future. It's also a shame he never directed another film because of Night of the Hunter's reception. Seeing how great his directorial debut was I think we really missed out.
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How Sad, I loved her on the Golden Girls.
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> {quote:title=Hibi wrote:}{quote}
> Good luck on that score! (Paramount/Universal stars)
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> Add Dietrich, Colbert, Hopkins and Sydney to that list...........
When you say Hopkins do you mean Miriam? If so she was one of the stars in SUTS last year. And come to think of it so was Fredric March who is also a Paramount Star.
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Although it's not my favorite decade I still think a lot of great films came out of the 70's. It's the 80's where things started to go downhill (well as a kid there was a lot to love about the 80's but I don't find as many appealing films from that decade as an adult).
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> I mentioned "King Rat" in the "Kwai" thread. I watched it yesterday afternoon , for the first time in about 25 years. It is a very under rated POW film. The cast is excellent with Segal, Fox and Courtney standing out.It didn't do well when it came out and this may be because of Segal's character. He played the same type as William Holden did in "Stalag 17" and James Garner in "The Great Escape". a scrounger,, but the difference was Segal was a not very nice guy, he was out for himself until he met Fox,even then he needed Fox for translating to broker his deals,but he did form a friendship with him, Holden was a scrounger but he had a decent side, yes it took a little longer to find, and Garner was a scrounger but for the camp never really for himself. Georgie was for Georgie and that was most likely the real way it was and they were dealing with Japanese not German soldiers and guards as "Stalag" and "Escape",it was a well known fact the Japanese were a lot more brutal with their POW's.But aside from that it is a well made and probably a more honest film in dealing with the issues.....
I don't know I would say Segal's character in King Rat had a decent side too. I think he genuinely did care for Fox in the same way Setton (Holden) probably cared for the narrator in Stalag 17 (sorry I forget his name). But as for his decent side yes he was not a traitor but I don't necessarily think Segal would have been either if the situation arrived. Of course the films were different in the sense that the characters in King Rat were all about survival. Escape was not an option like it was in Stalag 17 and I think that changes the tone of the story. Really the conditions of course were a lot worse in King Rat.
But even in the end in Stalag 17 when Setton helped that guy escape he was getting out too & he said he expected an award. But in the end I guess the point is his motives didn't really matter as long as he helped the right side.
Edited by: Kinokima on May 31, 2010 10:27 PM
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> {quote:title=JackFavell wrote:}{quote}
> I wouldn't be surprised if it was the Criterion print. Last year, I believe they showed 3 Rene Clair films from the Criterion collection, and just recently they showed the 3 new Ophuls ones.... It looks like a pattern to me for the foreign films at least.
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Well I don't know I ended up missing it because the power went out. Oh well I did see it before so it's not a big deal (and it is available on DVD). It would have been nice to record it though.
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> Well, I'm one of those people who is increasingly wary of downloading anything off the internet, especially from youtube or any other site offering "free" movies. It just seems like an invitation to some hacker to steal your identity.
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As someone who has downloaded from the Internet for years with no issues I can tell you a 100% that even if you had to worry about hackers they would not target the niche market of classic movie fans.
And you don't have to download anything on youtube it's a streaming site. Mind you not everyone is going to want to watch a film in multiple parts on such a small screen.
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And I am looking forward to recording it. It's my personal favorite from Rossellini's war trilogy. I just hope TCM will be airing the new Criterion print tonight.
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> The apologists are just as annoying as the complainers. TCM does a lot of things right and there is always room for improvement.
First of all no one said TCM is perfect and can do no wrong. But I do think it is absolutely ridiculous to complain because a single day is being dedicated to this man on his centennial. If people don't like it well here is a brilliant idea, don't watch it.
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> {quote:title=Ponzlaw wrote:}{quote}
> In TCM's promo they define "classic" I'm sorry to say that "Gidget" doesn't belong on TCM. Nor does "The Shaggy Dog" and any other 60 and 70's and so on films belong o TCM. Why? They are not enduring except for the fact that they are imprinted on celluloid. Also, silent movies went the way of the wind as soon as talkies were invented. Why did everyone slave and sweat to develop sound for motion pictures? Because silent movies sucked, and they still suck. Is "Midnight Cowboy" a classic: for sure. I'm not saying "modern" genre films cannot be classics. But hey, let's leave flying cars and talking dogs to AMC.
I am sorry but silent films do not suck. They are important part of film history and some of the best films ever made were silent. It's fine that you are not a fan of silent film but acting like they do not belong on the channel because of your personal bias is just silly.
And also I will probably not watch anything on the Jacques Coustea day but that doesn't mean I am going to complain because *one day* is dedicated to this man on his centennial. The issue is some people on here seem to think the channel is all about them.
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Although I still see it on the schedule I just got an e-mail from TCM that the film was canceled.
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You know speaking of directors I am a bit disappointed that TCM didn't highlight directors of the month again. Not that I don't like the annual Stars of the Month but I wish there was a bit more focus on directors. And I think that would have been a great way to highlight both popular and more obscure directors.
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> {quote:title=CelluloidKid wrote:}{quote}
> *At least there are a whopping 24 Joan Crawford films being shown on TCM in May, June, and July 2010!! Shame on AUGUST 2010 SUMMER UNDER THE STARS!*
I don't see why it is a big deal that she is not one of the 31. There are many great stars that were not chosen. Why is she special?
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This film also has a small appearance by Richard Dawson (Family Feud) at the end of the movie. He sounds a bit odd because he has not yet lost his accent. Interestingly this role is what got him a job on Hogan's Heroes.
Anyways I recently watched the film on Netflix (it is available instantly for those who can't catch it on TCM) and thought it was pretty good. I especially enjoyed the relationship between Segal and Fox's characters. However I did think it dragged at parts and was a bit too long.
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> {quote:title=JefCostello wrote:}{quote}
> This is a HORRIBLE idea.
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> Remember the Audrey Hepburn Story? Or that film about James Dean's life? I know Scorsese is no slouch, but it's very difficult to have a movie star play another movie star and do it well. The casting has to be perfect. Dicaprio would not be the perfect Sinatra.
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> Can't wait to see the Brando Story starring Keanu Reeves.
I abhor most biopics but I guess I trust Scorsese more than most film makers. Not that all his films are my cup of tea but he does at least know his stuff when it comes to film. .
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> I taped THE WAY TO THE STARS when it was on TCM in the past. Just FYI for anyone wondering if it was a premiere.
Thanks for clearing that up, well I guess since I never saw it it's still a premiere for me.
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I am looking forward to The Way to the Stars too. I didn't realize it might be a TCM premiere. August just seems really far away now.
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> Are they showing Ryan's Daughter?
Yes that is one they are playing very late night on John Mills day!
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I am copying what I said in the locked thread:
OMG TCM is playing the Rossellini films with Ingrid Bergman that are not out on DVD (well 2 of them at least). I have wanted to see these films for so long. Thank You TCM.
edit: And Student Prince in Old Heidelberg for Norma Shearer at 8:00 PM (Yay). One of my absolute favorite silent films. The Big Parade is also playing at 8:00 PM. A great month for silent films.
And on John Mills day they are playing Hobson's Choice I guess that makes up for no In Which We Serve. Oh well he was in over 100 films so I guess I can't be too picky.
Anyways I am less excited about specific stars and more excited about specific films that are being played because of the stars chosen.
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> why is tcm devoting a day to woody strobe? i never heard of him, come on and maureen ohara, what a waste of air time, she was no long lasting star, bob hope, i luv him, but a whole day of those silly comedies...........i will be waiting for bob taylor, garbo, crawford, davis and those people, and how about a day devoted to silent films with gilbert, garbo, valentino...that would be quite interesting!
If you never heard of Woody Strode perhaps August 5 is a good time to learn about him.
There is no way TCM can please everybody on everyday. Just be happy with the stars you like and let other people enjoy the stars they like. Just because you don't see a need for Maureen O'hara and Bob Hope doesn't mean someone else might not be looking forward to these days.
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OMG TCM is playing the Rossellini films with Ingrid Bergman that are not out on DVD (well 2 of them at least). I have wanted to see these films for so long. Thank You TCM.
edit: And Student Prince in Old Heidelberg for Norma Shearer at 8:00 PM (Yay). One of my absolute favorite silent films. The Big Parade is also playing at 8:00 PM. A great month for silent films.
And on John Mills day they are playing Hobson's Choice I guess that makes up for no In Which We Serve. Oh well he was in over 100 films so I guess I can't be too picky.
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