jarhfive
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lzcutter,
Looking for something on IMDB, I happened on "Edison Manufacturing Company".
IMDB lists "Edison Manufacturing Company" as the distributor of 1,545 films, years 1893 to 1910.
IMDB lists "Edison Manufacturing Company" as the production company of 1,387 films, years 1898 to 1917.
lzcutter...I am interested to know what you may know regarding the "Edison" library? For instance, are some of these films restored and, if so, by whom--Library of Congress...Smithsonian?
Rusty
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slagman,
I'm trying to visualize one of David Lean's epics without the wide screen...
Nope. I've got to have the whole picture to enjoy one of Lean's 'pictures'.
Rusty
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Hello,
This is a very interesting conversation--I wish I had some pertinent information to add.
FredCDobbs...what a great question (vis-a-vis Rothschild's money)!
Oh, I will add something a little off-topic.
I recently finished the book "The Amber Room". The book details the authors investigation into the vast (post WWII) search for the stolen Catherine Palace room. Tracking down clues to the Amber Room's fate, the authors follow a trail that includes much of northwest Russia and east Germany . I will not reveal the authors conclusion regarding the fate of the Amber Room--I don't want to ruin the story for anyone who might pick up the book.
What was interesting was the almost fanatical interest (from 1945 to 1990) by Soviet Union, East German and West German governments regarding the whereabouts of the Amber Room. Through their (the authors) search of former Soviet Union and former East German archives, the authors reveal something about the complexities of 'doing business' in totalitarian regimes. Fascinating read.
Rusty
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Hello,
I have not read the book. I don't know if Margaret Mitchell's novel has the same sense of drama but, the movie "Gone With The Wind" is a great example of the 1930's melodramas that TCM viewers know and love.
For instance, the scene between Ashley and Scarlett. Ashley has returned from the Civil War, he is splitting rails, Scarlett runs up and asks (major paraphrase), "Tara is going to crap...what are we to do!". Leslie Howard (Ashley Wilkes) launches into wonderful oratory (paraphrase), "I am so weak...Scarlett, you are so strong...".
"Melo" moment, eh? Love it.
One more thing.
daddysprimadonna...my earlier (admittedly cryptic) message? I refer to that beautiful Technicolor! On my TV, the restored Technicolor of "Gone With The Wind" (the 'play' of light and shadow) reminds me of a "Dutch master" oil painting. Maybe even Thomas Kinkade!
Rusty
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daddysprimadonna,
...and doesn't that print look beautiful!
Rusty
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Hello,
Verbatim from "Personality Parade", Parade magazine, February 26:
Question:
"...Who do male cosmetic surgery patients want to look like?":
Answer:
"Brokeback Mountain stars and Oscar nominees Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. 'We've seen a shift away from the heavy macho features of Ben Affleck and Russell Crowe,' say Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon..."
Rusty
BTW: "Gyllenhaal" is really hard to type.
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stoneyburke,
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"abandoned all pretense at decent programming, and scheduled a documentary on The Bra (or Underwear, I forget which)...."
I've wondered many times, who tunes into this stuff? I know it costs next to nothing to produce but, does it really provide much income?
I have come to the conclusion that a major reason why content heads for the toilet is the cable and satellite love for the tier system. In my opinion, tier (or bundled) programming is a communist system. No matter how few customers tune into a particular channel, that channel still gets its percentage from the total revenue (the 'commune' of cable/satellite offerings).
When was the last time you heard of a cable/satellite channel out of business? Free market? Not with TV.
Down with the tier system! I want pick-and-choose!
Rusty
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MattHelm,
I 'caught' ten seconds of "Jaws" on the History Channel (no...I was not planning to watch the movie). I happened to hear a talking head (a shark guy?) say, "'Jaws' is not only about history, it (the movie) made history".
Okay. Next channel, please!
Rusty
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MattHelm,
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"The only other one that comes to mind is Don Knotts..."
Oh God, that is spooky. You mention "Don Knotts" and, you know, Don Knotts passes...
That's just like the story of Lord Carnarvon and his pet dog.
Gives me the willies!
Rusty
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MikeDouglas,
Andy Devine in "Romeo and Juliet"?
I think Hollywood versions of Shakespeare's plays usually did not 'mess' with The Bard's words. However, I wonder if MGM let Andy slip in a couple of "crocacrooka...owlhoots" for his dialogue?
Rusty
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Hello,
When TCM broadcasts a 'back-to-back' 1932 Scarface and DiPalma's 1983 re-make, the 'nasty bits' will be flying across the screen.
Un-edited 1983 version? Definitely a 2:00 AM eastern time showing. That would make it a 11:00 PM pacific time broadcast. Hmm...west coast!...put the kids to bed!
BTW: I suggested the "Scarface" showings in another post. C'mon TCM...let's do it!
Rusty
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bollywood101,
Okay, I'll bite, what was the quote?
Rusty
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filmlover,
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"Oh, wait. Oops, sorry?I just noticed I was looking at the wrong issue of Now Playing. This one is from October 2000. (AND IT REALLY IS. I got it on eBay.)..."
Okay, I am very confused. For the second time, we have listed (on EBay) our fabulous "DECO MODERNE FIBERGLASS TV LAMP" and not one bid!
Oh, sure...plenty of lookers but, no one wants to fork over ten dollars for this great addition to any vintage decor.
I apologize, I know this message has nothing whatsoever to do with the topic. On the other hand, I now feel a bit better--people still purchase stuff on EBay. Maybe a third go-round?
Rusty
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MrWriteLA
"In Which We Serve"
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pktrekgirl and huntress,
Another Star Trek anecdote:
The University of Colorado at Boulder has an annual "Trivia Bowl". The thing is set up like the old "GE College Bowl"--two teams of four players answer a 'toss up' question and, if a member of one of the teams answers the toss up correctly, that team is eligible for a bonus question.
One year, oh...about 1978, a special "Star Trek" only competition was played. The players were good.
Note that the first "Star Trek" movie was still in the future, no TV spin-offs and little in the way of a comprehensive "Star Trek" database. I think most of the team members knowledge would have come from multiple viewings of "Star Trek" re-runs (very few home VCRs!). Maybe 'networking' with other "Star Trek" fans.
Anyway. One of the bonus questions asked was, "What is the apartment number of 'Gary Seven' in the episode "Assignment Earth". Three of the four team members looked dumbfounded. Team member number four screwed up his face and pulled that little sucker (the correct number) out of his database. The standing room only audience gave that guy a standing ovation!
Rusty
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MrWriteLA,
Correct...take it away.
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No.
Clue #2: Deadline.
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Thank you.
Clue #1: Eligible Bachelor.
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MrWriteLA,
"Sleuth"
Rusty
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Huntress,
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"I'll remember to stay away from that Darryl Hannah movie. Thanks for the warning!"
Jeez...I think there must be something wrong with me. Reading the two reviews of "Summer Lovers", I guess it must be one of the worst movies ever made. I am almost frantic for a screening!
Besides, I am primed. My (way too short) 'festival' of Robert Culp films is nearly finished.
Rusty
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CineSage,
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"Still, it's a terrible shame that Mankiewicz never had the opportunity to fashion the pair of 3 1/4 films (CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA and ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA he envisioned (and filmed), and we'll probably never have the opportunity to see them, either (though Fox has consistently expressed interest in restoring the film to this version as much as is possible)."
Several years ago, AMC broadcast "Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood".
The show went into some detail concerning the first shooting schedule.
I understand most of the footage from the first go-round was discarded. What ended up on the screen was from a second shooting schedule. True?
CineSage...you seem to know a lot about the 1963 Cleopatra version. Do you know if Fox still has the footage from the first shooting schedule of Cleopatra?
Rusty
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cagney69,
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"How about Andy Devine in all those cowboy pictures. His voice could have started a stampede..."
His voice is grating but (having only read in movie synopsis for "Roy Rogers" movies), I would like to hear him say, "crocacrooka...owlhoots".
What is Andy talking about?
Rusty
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FredCDobbs,
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"Burl Ives (as ?Big Daddy?) to walk in to her palace and start cussin?"
I think I hear him, "Mendacity...men-da-ci-tee...Cleo-sister-woman!"
Rusty
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Ben Affleck...too macho?
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pktrekgirl,
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" But IMO, Russell Crow is vastly overrated"
Have you had the opportunity to view "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"? That is the one movie I have seen the last ten years I would answer yes to the question, "Does Hollywood make any movies 'like they used to'?".
pktrekgirl..."Master and Commander" is a rousing adventure and Russell Crowe plays the Captain Aubrey role without any pretense.
Rusty