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Fred,
As you know we are in the Los Angeles area and have the same problem.
The High and the Mighty broadcast was just fine.
Got as far into The Professionals broadcast as Lee Marvin loading the gautling gun in the credits.
What gives?
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Perhaps it is TCM's way of highlighting the top four greatest actors of our time.
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A 17 year old who can't think of a way to start a legitimate show-biz career as an actor other than to pose nude, is really a pity.>>
He has a legitimate show biz career as the star of the Harry Potter films.
He has been starring in the series of films since he was 10 I believe.
Equus is a Tony nominated dramatic play that was first staged back in the late 1970s beginning in England, I believe, before coming to the States.
I vaguely recall Richard Burton, Peter Finch or someone from that generation in the lead role but cannot remember who originated the role of the troubled young man that Radcliffe will now be playing.
He's trying not to get sterotyped as a young man. Of all the things he could have done to try to break out of that role, taking a part in a major theatrical play certainly seems the wiser choice than drinking and carousing through nightclubs like many other young stars.
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I think Anne may be right.
There are a number of films that TCM aired in January and are being re-broadcast this month (Spiral Staircase, Garden of Allah, High and the Mighty, The Killers, etc) and some until the end of April.
This films may have been on TCM's wishlist for February and came with clauses that only allow TCM to have the films to broadcast for a short window of opportunity. Thus, TCM knowing that some of these titles are very popular with their viewers are trying to give their viewers maximum opportunity to view them before they go back into the vaults (so to speak).
Having been traveling for the most of the month of January, I am grateful for the chance to get caught up on some of the films that I missed or couldn't Tivo because the hard drive is full.
Just at thought.
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Kubrickfan,
You've got a Private Message!
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Kubrick,
No, I don't think any thing of the sort. It would probably be helpful for you to click on one of the links (in Filmlovers original post) to see how the schedules are laid out.
I'm about to run out the door and run some errands. But when I get back I will check back in. So please don't take me not responding as a reflection on anything else.
Also, if you would like to PM with questions, that would work too!
See you when I get back!!!!!
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The idea of the challenge is to program a week of TCM programming following the ground rules that the programmers actually do.
You can choose films from any of the following film libraries:
All the RKO films, all the pre-1986 MGM films, all the pre-1950 Warner Bros films. You can also include films from Monogram, Columbia, J Arthur Rank, Disney (live action only) and post-1950 United Artists.
You can schedule 5 films to premiere on TCM during your week. These can be films from any library and any year that have not been on TCM previously.
Maybe you would like to premiere the cut of Blade Runner that you have been posting about as one of your premieres.
You can use the TCM Database or imdb.com to find out what year a film was released and which company released the film.
Programming Challenges begin on a Sunday morning and end on the following Saturday night.
You get to choose a Star of the Month (every Tuesday evening was Jean Arthur evening last month as an example) and program one evening featuring films of your selected star.
You choose two Essential Films (for your starting day of encore Sunday (this would be a repeat) and one for the following Saturday first run Essential.
Each day and evening can have themes: ideas that tie your block of films together.
Instead of programming a Guest Programmer, you get to create your idea of a boxed set (Remember in December when TCM ran the three Forbidden Hollywood films and promoted the box set of said films.) and run three of the five films on one of your evenings.
The TCM database and imdb.com also list running times, cast and crew.
Hope this helps!
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lzcutter
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I think it's appalling that a 17 year old is posing in the nude. This kid
should really put clothes on - he'd look a lot better. >>
But he's not posing in the nude for a centerfold or such. He is acting in a dramatic play and the character he plays is quite troubled. In the course of the play, he has to appear nude on stage.
I congratulate him on stretching his acting chops and hope he does well. He can't be Harry Potter forever and obviously doesn't want to get typecast this early in his career.
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Kubrick,
It may seem overwhelming but it really isn't. If you have any questions or any concerns, please post them.
It's hard to believe almost a year ago many of us were in your shoes and we would be happy to help you understand anything that doesn't make sense to you.
The Challenge is a great deal of fun and as filmlover pointed out, TCM Programmr does follow this thread and does use some of our ideas for really programming what TCM airs.
So, it's a great opportunity to shine some light on films and themes you would like to see on TCM. It also gives everyone a real appreciation for the just how hard the actual Programming job can be.
So, ask away, we'd be glad to help!
lzcutter, player emeritus
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It's the 100th birthday for both John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn, so those two will both be SOMs then (first time we have 2 in one month). Also it's Olivier's 100th, so a 24-hour tribute to him.>>
TCMProgrammr,
I've been hoping you guys would honor these greats in just this way in May. Last year when I was reminded that all three would be celebrating their centennial birthdays I responded by saying "Damn, TCM is going to have a busy month!"
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You mean the people on "Antiques Roadshow" are... (gasp)... ACTORS?!? *sob*>>
No, just the host. I don't know much about the original host, but the woman from a few years ago is now the host of one of those silly Entertainment Tonight shows and this guy came from the theater.
I have no problem with the hosts being professionals because someone has to be able to memorize the wrap arounds and the on locations stuff and not every one is ready for their close up.
The appraisers are all real people who are used to talking with the public and are probably pretty p.r. savvy and we only see the ones who can interact on camera and do it well.
But the folks who bring their stuff in to the Roadshow are real honest to gosh folks just like you and me.
Now if I only had something in my attic or closets worth a half a million dollars.
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Richard Jaeckel in Sometimes a Great Notion
Warren Beatty in Reds
The Wild Bunch
Sean Connery in Robin and Marian
Sean Connery in The Man Who Would Be King
Sean Connery in The Untouchables
James Caan in Brian's Song (technically a tv movie but still a great scene)
Myrna Loy in The Rains Came
John Wayne in The Shootist
The crew of Mr. Roberts when they find out Doug has died
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I finally got to see this masterpiece tonight.
Just as great as I remember from almost forty years ago!
Two quick questions that I should probably know the answers to and probably did when I was younger:
Why didn't Wilder work with his usual partner on the script?
And the song that Leo sings when Chuck first visits him in the cave. What western is that from? I want to say "Red River" but my brain keeps saying it's from a John Ford western.
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I hope we don't get yelled at for abusing the message boards.>>
Me too.
Mr Cutter and I became fans about a year ago while traveling. We were stuck in a hotel one evening and the only thing on was Family Guy. Have loved it ever since.
Stewie and Brian are my favorites.
Mr Cutter, great guy that he is, even got us the boxed sets and the Stewie magnets.
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Dear Alumnus Anne (did I forget a word? hic-cup)
The wonderful Professor Klondike assures me that he will be in rare form and on-time for his class tomorrow.
We are still partying heartily here at the pub though Filmlover, hard working ace that he is, has called it a night.
He is so looking forward to the TCM Programming Class and I suspect he will be readily prepared.
If I might suggest, you might not want to sit in the front row of Professor K's class in the morning.
We got into a belching contest here at the pub and the man won! The grease-monkeys down at the motor-pool would be proud.
Please let me know if there are any problems with the good Professor's class in the morning.
I do hope you enjoy it and look forward to your evaluation. We are always happy to welcome alumni back to our little home away from home.
So good cheer and good night.
Interim Dean LZ Cutter, via some contraption called a Blackberry. who knew?
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I would hope his young followers parents would show some restraint and do some research before taking their younger children to see him in "Equus".
He is age appropriate to be in the play and he no longer is a ten year old actor.
The play does have a nude scene and anyone going to see it should be aware of that.
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Professor Klondike,
I am on my way over to the Pub this evening for the Welcoming party that staffers Thelma Ritter and Eve Arden have to put together for you and the others.
Please join us. I think you will have a swell time. Everyone let's their hair down and it's a good way to get to know each other.
I am hoping JackBurley will lead us in a round of songs from his favorite musicals.
Drinks are on the College until Dean Finnie returns.
But we mustn't take advantage of her good nature in her absence!
See you across the quad!!!
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where they take a tram to the top of a mountain? The tram is supposed to be on location in the film,but I believe it was filmed somewhere outside L.A.,>>
There is such a tram in Palm Springs about three hours south of Los Angeles.
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> I believe that Family Guy is produced by Fox. Either
> way, they would have had to get the rights from
> Warners to use the idea.
No, I don't think anyone needs to get rights for anything if what they're doing amounts basically to a parody, send-up, or some kind of homage. I believe it falls under the "fair use" doctrine of copyright law. >>
As I understood the original post, Stewie replaced Jerry the Mouse ( in Anchors Aweigh) and danced with Gene Kelly in the show. While that may fall under fair use (and I'm not sure either), wouldn't they have to get permission from Kelly's estate to use him?
And what of the music? Wouldn't rights be involved there as well?
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Before now TCM acted like it didn't even exist?
I'm happy to see this picture finely turning up. As it's a Columbia release, TCM should have the broadcast right's to all the Rita Hayworth starring features made by that studio now? Isn't Columbia owned by Sony today?>>
Gagman66,
Yes, Sony owns the Columbia Studio library. Up till recently, as I understand it, it was difficult for TCM to rent/lease films from the Columbia Library. (I don't know why)
However, finally, TCM and Sony have reached an agreement and TCM has already started showing films from the Columbia Library!
With any luck there will be many more gems throughout the year!
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I brought this thead back to remind everyone that this wonderful movie is coming back around on Sunday evening, Feb. 4th. If you haven't seen it, here is your chance.
If you have and love it, here's your chance.
Enjoy!
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Nobody forces anybody to read parts of discussion(s) they don't like. If you don't think a certain discussion is of any interest to you, simply ignore it. >>
Well, this thread and at least one other was of interest to me (and others) before you hijacked it.
That's the problem people have with this argument between you and Brad, stop hijacking other threads to continue your argument.
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From Wikipedia:
New Zealand entered the Second World War by declaring war on Germany at 9.30 pm 3 September 1939 (NZT). Politically, New Zealand had been a vocal opponent of European fascism and also the appeasement of those dictatorships, national sentiment for a strong show of force was generally supported. Economic and defensive considerations also motivated the New Zealand involvement - reliance on Britain meant that if she were threatened, New Zealand would be too in terms of economic and defensive ties. There was also a strong sentimental link between the former British colony and the United Kingdom, with many seeing Britain as the "mother country" or "Home". Prime Minister of the time Michael Joseph Savage summed this up at the outbreak of war with a quote that would become a popular cry in New Zealand during the war;
"Where Britain goes, we go! Where she stands, we stand!"[1]
New Zealand provided personnel for service in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, the Royal New Zealand Navy was placed at the Admiralty's disposal and new medium bombers waiting in the United Kingdom to be shipped to New Zealand were made available to the RAF. The New Zealand Army contributed the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2NZEF). In total, around 140,000 New Zealand personnel served overseas for the Allied war effort, and an additional 100,000 men were armed for Home Guard duty.
At its peak in July 1942, New Zealand had 154,549 men and women under arms (excluding the Home Guard) and by the war's end a total of 194,000 men and 10,000 women had served in the armed forces at home and overseas. The costs for the country were high - 11,625 killed, a ratio of 6684 dead per million in the population which was the highest rate in the Commonwealth (Britain suffered 5123 and Australia 3232 per million population).
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**************** Memo to all Faculty and Staff **********************
From: Interim Dean LZ Cutter, School of Film Restoration
Subject: The return of Dean Finnie and Additions to the Staff
Dear Faculty and Staff,
You have no idea how glad I am to be writing that Dean Finnie (aka Buffalo Gal to numerous male admirers who have been mailing her from her various stops around the world) will finally be returning to our humble little school.
I have no idea how we will manage to keep her now that she has seen the world but perhaps these additions to the faculty and staff will help to keep her focused on the prize that we have here in our own backyard.
(If anyone is starting a betting pool, I recommend not betting the family farm, just yet).
As Interim Dean, I am pleased to announce the following additions to our faculty and staff:
Professor Klondike: who knew that the guy in greasy overalls down in the motorpool was so knowledgeable about the great, white North. He will be joining the College of History. I suspect that he will be raising quite a ruckus with his unorthodox teaching skills.
The note that I received from Dean Finnie before she was to undergo medical observation for numerous bumps and bruises that she sustained while dogsledding with Klondike basically said "No matter what happens (!), hire this man immediately"
Furthermore, after much consideration (and given all their help in the aftermath of our Holiday Party), the School of Film Restoration is pleased to add to their staff the following:
JackBurley: Mr Burley will be overseeing the Restoration of our Musical Film Heritage. Please be aware that he is known to break into song at all times of the day and night so do not be alarmed when you hear his wonderful baritone voice warbling "There Ain't Nothin' Like a Dame" or "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair". Prof. Burley loves all songs and sings them no matter the gender.
Filmlover: One of our favorite and hard working students is now our senior teaching assistant. This semester he will be in charge of our TCM Programming Class. Please note, this class does begin tomorrow and there are a few seats left.
Hollywood Kyle: Besides pouring a great cocktail, he has been instrumental in making sure everyone is aware of the bounty of public relations material that is available about the school. We decided amongst ourselves to award him with the title of Information Officer.
Staffers Thelma Ritter and Eve Arden would like to invite everyone over to the Pub this evening to welcome our latest additions.
While we know that you want to welcome them in style, I BEG you to be on your best behavior.
I will hopefully have word on the exact date of Dean Finnie's return.
Until this evening,
That is all.
TCM signal went dead on Direct TV
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Just went back on the air. Kubrickbuff said his signal was ok, so it must have been a problem at Direct TV. They seem to have it fixed now.
Forgive me, Fred, but when I read your first post about Direct TV having problems, I admit I smiled and thought, "Thank goodness, it's not DISH this time." >>
Fred,
Mr Cutter's first thought was that Turner was being punished for that stupid Cartoon Network fiasco in Boston earlier this week.
Just as I posted my initial response, he yelled from the living room "It's back".
In the ten years we have had DirecTV, we have never had this happen.
We have had short outages due to torrential rain (being in Southern Calif, we don't get snow. Yet.)
On the premiere broadcast of the John Ford documentary in November, we had a small hic-cup but I was watching and was able to record the later feed with no problem.
So, tonight, I am hoping was just a quirk.