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ThelmaTodd -
I believe The History Channel used to run a one-hour program that was a review of a particular year and used newsreel footage for all the visuals and commentary.
I can't remember the exact title for the series but it was something along the lines of "A Year In Review - 19XX" (with the exact year in place of the "XX"s.)
I haven't looked at a History Channel schedule lately so I don't know if they still run these "newsreel" programs or series. I think I usually caught them on Saturday mornings.
Kyle In Hollywood
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Well, I have long believed that every modern "buddy movie" owes a huge debt of gratitude to what I call the "first" buddy movie - *Gunga Din*. (And it was probably the best too.)
Kyle In Hollywood
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*BUT, HE SHOULD AT LEAST GET 1 MONTH!-(made almost 30 films)*
Good thought. But TCM hasn't ignored "The Cool One". He has been featured prominently on TCM in the past few years.
He was featured during "Summer Under The Stars" in the recent past (2005 or 2006?).
Here's the schedule for his "Day in August" -
_Saturday, August 16_
6:00 AM An Enemy of the People (1978)
8:00 AM The Honeymoon Machine (1961)
10:00 AM On Any Sunday (1971)
12:00 PM The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
2:30 PM The Great Escape (1963)
5:30 PM Nevada Smith (1966)
8:00 PM The Blob (1958)
9:30 PM The Magnificent Seven (1960)
12:00 AM The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
2:00 AM Never So Few (1959)
4:15 AM Tom Horn (1980)
And he was the subject of a major highlight in June 2005 when TCM premiered the original documentary "Steve McQueen: The Essence Of Cool".
http://www.tcm.com/thismonth/article/?cid=93587
which was accompanied by a full slate of films - including *Bullitt*.
But I would enjoy seeing *Papillion* again.
Kyle In Hollywood
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Wedneday, March 19^th^
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*Cool! Can we see the HAIR one?*
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*Thanks for the "13 Rue Madeleine" poster, it's one of my favorite films.* - metsfan
Phew!
Then I am glad I posted it. It had been laying around in my Flickr account for so long wiith out being posted that I almost deleted it to make room for other images. (Like a poster for last night's showing of *HAIR*.).
Kyte In Hollywood
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*The only thing she pointed out (at least I think she did) was how they choreographed their movements.* - movieman1957
Yes. She was the one who invoked "dancer" imagery into her description of their work. I actually thought she was good because of that metaphor. I liked her reference to the pair as "the Astaire and Rogers" of slapstick comedy.
(BTW, this Essentials is being replayed in August. And you know what THAT means! And did you see "your" poster?)
Kyle In Hollywood
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Does the cover use this photo - or one like it?
And, to all you long-time subscribers, is this the first time "Now Playing" hasn't used an image of a Classic Movie Star? If so, I can see that it would be quite a surprise.
Kyle In Hollywood
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Tuesday March18^th^
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molo14 -
Thank you so much. That is wonderful and I appreciate you digging that out for me. I can't wait to share that with my friend.
Kyle In Hollywood
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"The film version works well. I think all the music works well here with the possible exception of the title song. - molo14
I think that is what is most remarkable about the film. It doesn't seem at all unusual that the cast breaks into song. (And I agree about the title number.) Now, one can't always understand the lyrics - but the lyrics were less "improtant" than just the emotional release of the singing.
That said, I would really like to know what the song title / lyric of "3500" refers to. I believe there has to be some sort of topical reference for that "number". But a friend and I have never been able to determine what it is. Anyone?
Kyle In Hollywood
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*Are you sure you're looking forward to my warped mind and the programming challenges it's liable to set for you?* - Fedya
You're talking to the guy who had everyone program "The Seven Deadly Sins", remember? So, I doubt that what you choose will "scare the horses", as far as I am concerned.
Looking forward to the announcement in May.
Kyle In Hollywood
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"Oh say ... can you see ... my eyes .. if you can, then my hair's too short" - scsu1975
That _wasn't_ The Cowsills version you were "singing" there, scsu, was it?
But the Fifth Dimension's "Aquarius" is OK by me.
Kyle In Hollywood
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"Too bad Treat Williams never became a major star."
Yeah. I'd have thought he would have been tapped for a C.S.I. ripoff by now.
Kyle In Hollywood
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Woo Hoo!
Congratulations Fedya!
Finally we get to participate in a Challenge planned and moderated by Fedya. I am looking forward to it.
So, when do we start?
Kyle In Hollywood
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Tonight TCM is presenting what I think is the only great live-action movie musical made after 1968.
Milos Forman's Hair is a wonderful interpretation of the 60s stageplay about youthful exhuberance and rebellion.
In the first 15 minutes, you are whisked away into a Central Park where the air is full of wonderful things - the sounds of Broadway Singers (Ren Woods / Nell Carter), Rock Stars (Annie Golden) and even the bodies of Dancers (courtesy of Twyla Tharp). There might even be a blue haze hanging in the air too.
Don't worry, once the hashish has gotten you mellow, just relax and give yourself over to the acid trip (figuratively and literally) that follows.
Then we'll follow our "hero" Claude to his Army Induction Examination - an homage to temptations. Or is it Temptations? - and into boot camp. Sounds like a bummer doesn't it? Not to worry. Melba Moore is coming our way. But not before we get to take out our lighter and hold it aloft during a "show-stopping" rendition of "Easy To Be Hard". (Where are you, Cheryl Barnes?)
There's more to come, Starshine. But you'll have to see it for yourself. So get out the love beads, the granny glasses and the tie-dye. Let your hair down and have a good time. Though I've seen it many times, Milos Forman's Hair has never let me down.
It's far out, man!
Kyle (Play It Loud!) In Hollywood
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Monday March 17^th^
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Hello all -
I don't usually post like this but, as some of you may have noticed, I have been occupied with other threads in here today. So, I don't have time to be that detailed with my vote post. And that is a real shame as I would love to discuss all the schedules in this message. They are all TRULY amazing and creative. (Norma Desmond! Who ARE you? I want to know more about you. As a first timer, you rocked this challenge.)
Needles to say, everyone has done an excellent job. Each of the weeks of Programming contain some wonderful and inspired ideas. I was often left muttering "Why didn't Ithink of that?"
And in that vein, I am giving my vote for favorite schedule to Fedya. I thought putting Nancy Grace next to Robert Osborne was outrageous, but you topped that with your "tongue-in-cheek" evening with Britney Spears. Gotta reward the audaciousness of that thinking.
Plus "The Funerals", "The Picnics", "Grass" and "Adolph Menjou" were wonders to behold.
I hope no one else is discouraged after the voting. Every week of programming was extraordinary and I could easily find reasons for voting for them too.
There will likely be another Challenge soon so you can all go at it again. And hopefully I will be able to recognize each of you individually next time. Because I expect ALL of you to be participating in the "TCM Programming Challenge #10. (Wow! Who'd have guessed that we'd ever be doing our tenth Challenge.)
Kyle In Hollywood
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Glad you like it.
(But I still haven't received the --bribe-- "tip" into my PayPal account. Get on it.)
Kyle In Hollywood
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Thanks again to all who have taken the time to vote in the current "TCM Programming Challenge". You're the best. There's still time to vote (Midnight tonight) so if you haven't voted already please take a few minutes to do so.
Sunday March 16^th^
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And, in recognition of today's repeat showing of The Return Of The Durango Kid, scroll back to the November 28th posting or click below.
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Thanks to everyone that has taken time to vote in the "TCM Programming Challenge" found in the General Discussions Forum. The creativity by our fellow board members on display in that thread is amazing. They - along with myself - would really appreciate some recognition for their efforts. So, if you stillhaven't voted on your "favorite" fantasy schedule of programming for TCM, please do so today. Thanks!
Saturday March 15^th^
(especially for 'movieman1957')
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The List Is In! Vote For Your Favorite!
OK. I am going to be a bit of a "prig" with my vote - but I would still have chosen the same item either way.
From my understanding, a "prop" is an item that can picked up and carried by an actor as opposed to a "set piece" which would be a piece of furniture, etc. Nor is a "prop" worn or part of a costume. (And on a film set, three different people would be responsible for each of the three types of items on the set.)
Either way, I choose "the Falcon" from The Maltese Falcon.
But I love the inclusion of "The Cigarettes", "The Umbrella, "The Cigarette Lighter" and "The Intercostal Clavicle" on the list.
Kyle In Hollywood
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"Just out of curiousity, ever see a poster for NIGHT OF THE HUNTER?" - mr6666
Yes. It is foreign, of a small size and not too artisticaly interesting.
I believe it is a actually a window card and not a 1-Sheet poster. I may put it to use on the day of the film's presentation as an Essential. (Rose McGowan is a really big fan of this film.)
Kyle In Hollywood
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