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Hi - According to the FAQ posted at the Classic Film Festival site, there are no volunteer positions for the Festival. http://www.tcm.com/festival/index.html#/festival/faqs Sorry. Hope you're not too disappointed. Kyle In Hollywood

lolarites - Most "Guest Programmers" pick films for very personal reasons - especially "lay people" who don't study film in the way some do or are involved in the film industry. Ms. Boardman stated at the very top of her intro that she was most interested in *Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner* because it came out the year she was born. She was fascinated with the what the film told her about that particular time - the clothes, the cars, the drive-ins, etc. Is that a particularly insightful reason for one to watch the film? Maybe not. But it is one of the reasons _she_ likes the film. Besides, it is Robert Osborne's "job" to add all those other pieces of film history and trivia to the intro. And why he gets the "big bucks." I think there are going to be some very interesting intros from the TCM Staffers during the month ahead. If you have watched any of the monthly podcasts hosted by a regular group of TCM'ers, you know which ones I mean. If you haven't seen a podcast, make a point of seeing the intros to *The Searchers*, *Rififi* and *In Which We Serve*. Kyle In Hollywood

Wednesday, March 9th

*"And now the hoodlums don?t have a good pizza restaurant in their neighborhood anymore because they burned it down."* - FredCDobbs Was "Radio Raheem" a "hoodlum" when the cops attacked him? And was what the (White) cops did to him "right"? *"Sal worked hard to build that restaurant over a period of 25 years. Nobody gave it to him."* And 25 years before, it was an Italian neighborhood. But the Italians aren't living there any longer. Or spending their money there any longer. In fact, I think Sal doesn't even live in the neighborhood any longer. Just because it has always been that way ("my way") with the pictures on the wall, that's a poor excuse for not acknowledging the neighborhood has changed. So whose restaurant was it 25 years later? Sal's (and the Italians) or those that actually patronized it? It may have Sal's name on it but it "belonged" to the neighborhood - an African-American neighborhood - which turned over their to money to him. There is no African-American restaurant in the neighborhood. If there was, "Sal's" would have closed long ago. But poor Black folks can't open a restaurant. Sal knew that. That attitude is part of White Privilege. Ownership of a business and access to capital is taken for granted by Whites while it is beyond the means (but _not_ abilities) of inner-city Blacks. As for "missing" Sal's, it might have been true for some in the neighborood. But not for Mookie. "Sal's" only was his "job". He had no sentimental attachment to it. It meant nothing more than a paycheck. And that is why he could easily ask to be paid while the building still smoldered. It sounds cold and callous - but so was Sal's refusal to put an African-American picture on the wall. The wall belonged to Sal. And the wages belonged to Mookie. Sentiment played no part. "It's business." And there is no sentiment or morals when it comes to business. But a business "right" is often a "moral" wrong. *"I didn?t realize there was a rule here against critiquing Spike Lee films. I didn?t realize we are supposed to say only good things about Spike Lee and his films."* Oh, Spike Lee has earned a great deal of deserved criticism. See: *Bamboozled*. That film was a business _and_ moral "wrong." Kyle In Hollywood

*"Uh, what?s the point of the question?"* - FredCDobbs The point being that you are not "forced" to interact with your neighbors every day in the way persons living in the inner city do and how that compactness affects one's attitudes and behavior. *"Was it right for the street hoodlums to burn down the guy?s restaurant just because he wouldn?t put up pictures of non-Italians??"* - FredCDobbs I didn't see the movie last night or during "31 Days...". It has been awhile since I did see it. But I saw it when it came out and still think it is one amazing film. The "riot" wasn't about Sal's pictures on the wall. If I remember, Radio Raheem is beaten by the white cops. That is what starts the unrest. In light of that incident and the anger it produced, Sal's arrogance to NOT acknowledge the "heroes" of his clientele (who are paying the bills) by putting up one African-American on his walls was an indignity that the neighborhood would no longer tolerate. (Bed-Stuy is/was not a mixed-race neighborhood. Only Black folks went into that restaurant and spent their money.) Sal's Pizzeria was an accessible symbol of racial privilege and an easy target at which the neighborhood could aim their anger and frustration. Buring down Sal's may not have been "right" but then, neither is institutional "white privilege." And that was what the residents were acting out against. "Fight The Powers That Be." You really need to see the film from the start - if only to applaud the Cinematographer's and Art Director's ability to evoke on film "the hottest day of the year." Kyle In Hollywood

*"I?m in a mixed white, Mexican, and Indian neighborhood now. I call them ?neighbors?."* - FredCDobbs I thought you lived in an area so remote that you couldn't get cable television? So I imagine that your "neighbors" are not on the other side of the bedroom wall or sitting on your front stoop every day. But what I really want to know is if you saw the "face-to-the-camera", racial stereotype harrangues sequence in the one hour you caught in the middle of the night? Kyle (I liked *Crooklyn*, myself) In Hollywood

*"I'd bet that none of shows more than 20% as many different titles as TCM, in any given month. To say TCM has too many repeats is absolutely ridiculous!"* - VX You, I and probably most of the members here know that. But to 'infinite1', the fact that *All ABout Eve* is on twice this month is an egregious affront to the audience and brands us all as complicit because we don't consider it a "problem" or complain about it. Oh that _that_ was all one had to worry about in one's life. Kyle In Hollywood

*"Geez, I wonder if that means the free booze is going to flow earlier and longer?"* - David In Seattle OK. Ok. I guess I'll volunteer to play Ben Mankiewicz to your Steve Railsback. Kyle In Hollywood

Tuesday, March 8th (Click Through On Image to Access Larger Versions. Choose "Actions" and then Select "View All Sizes".)

Dominique - There is no "age requirement" for attendance that I am aware of. At 16, you should be more than comfortable attending and watching *The Manchurian Candidate* with your dad. Because the screening is on a Saturday, I would suggest getting to NYC early in the afternoon and going to an early dinner before making your way to the screening. (Don't know how long a drive you have to get to NYC though.) Seating is not "reserved" so the best seats will be taken early when the doors open. Keep that in mind. Perhaps others more familiar with NYC can be helpful with more suggestions to make the day a memorable one. Kyle In Hollywood

HI nick77 - I am not an "Old Time Radio" expert by any means. But I have developed an interest in them over the past few years. There are persons and groups/clubs that would find the original scripts of interest. But that may not be the same as being "valuable". It is interesting that you refer to the programs as "cigarette shows." Many Radio Shows were sponsored by cigarette makers. While I haven't seen the scripts, many shows going by the name of the sponsor were often known under other names. The program may be named the "The Lucky Strike Show" but, to the public, the program was actually "The Jack Benny Show" (which was sponsored by Lucky Strike (among others) for many years. Lucky Strike likely sponsored other programs also. Camel cigarettes sponsored Abbott and Costello on the radio for many years. One person you might wish to contact is the host of an "Old Time Radio" program on NPR from Washington D.C. His name is Ed Walker and he is very approachable. He is one of the most knowledgeable persons on the subject that I am familiar with. He can be reached through the website for his program at WAMU (the D.C. radio station where he hosts his weekly program.) Go here - http://wamu.org/programs/bb/ He may be able to offer some information that can tell you more about the scripts you have. Or he can refer you to someone who is even more of an expert. If you would like an appraisal of the monetary value of the scripts, (short of waiting for "Antiques Roadshow" to come to your town) I would suggest contacting Heritage Auction Galleries - http://www.ha.com/?ic=task-www They are the preeminent auctioneers of entertainment memorabilia and collectibles and have experts in almost all areas of interest. Heritage has offices in Dallas, New York City and Beverly Hills but conducts many auctions online. And just so you know, _this_ is Veronica Lake - She was a very famous and popular actress in the '40s starring many important films of the era - *Sullivan's Travel's*, *This Gun For Hire* and *The Glass Key* for starters. Others here in the Forums may have other recommendations for you too. I think there is one OTR fan that is more avid than even I. Good Luck. Kyle In Hollywood

Monday, March 7th *Safe In Hell* (1931) Sweden Pick of TCM Staffer Jeff Stafford. the very talented Managing Editor of the TCM website - and a "damn good blogger."

*"Monday evening, wow, one of my favorite all time pre-code flix, SAFE IN HELL.,. I realize this is part of the TCM employees guest programmer promotion, I'd like to meet the employee who recommended this one!! Totally groove!!"* - markbeckuaf Mark, if you (or any others) have seen the promo for the Staff Picks/Programmers event, Jeff Stafford (who chose Safe In Hell) is the one telling Robert "The film has a wicked sense of humor." Kinda gives you an idea of Jeff's sense of humor too. Is it an accurate description of the film? Jeff was the dinner table-mate of 'lzcutter' and myself in Atlanta in 2008. He is the Managing Editor of the TCM website and oversees all the materials contained at tcm.com. Kyle In Hollywood

Los Angeles Times, February 25th *_Mickey Rooney's stepson ordered to turn over all of the actor's ID cards_* *Christopher Aber, 52, also must continue to abide by a temporary restraining order issued 10 days ago. Rooney, 90, has alleged that his stepson has been physically and emotionally abusing him for several years.* Mickey Rooney's stepson was ordered Thursday to turn over all of the 90-year-old actor's identification cards ? including his passport, state ID card, various insurance cards and his Screen Actor's Guild membership ? and to continue to abide by a temporary restraining order that a Los Angeles Superior Court judge issued 10 days ago. Rooney has alleged in court papers that his stepson, Christopher Aber, 52, of Westlake Village and Aber's wife, Christina Aber, 42, have been physically and emotionally abusing him for several years by depriving him of food and medications, prohibiting him from leaving his house and taking control over his finances. Christopher Aber is one of two sons of Rooney's wife, Jan Chamberlin. Rooney and his wife, who is not a party to the restraining order, were not in court. Attorney Michael R. Augustine, who was appointed temporary conservator of Rooney's estate on Feb. 14, filed documents for Thursday's hearing stating that he's met with Rooney twice over the last 10 days and observed that the actor was wearing the same clothes both times and had no money or identification cards in his wallet. Rooney "believes that Christopher Aber has coerced him into signing documents which resulted in financial detriment," Augustine wrote. Rooney "believes that his assets have been depleted by Christopher Aber and he is fearful that because [he] is gaining steps to regain control over his assets, Christopher Aber will do him bodily harm." Augustine also wrote that he has determined that three bank accounts once containing more than $400,000 of the Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor's earnings now have a total balance of $1,200. "Mr. Rooney has no knowledge as to how these funds were spent and specifically stated to me that none of those funds were paid to him," Augustine added. On Thursday, Judge Reva G. Goetz extended the restraining order until April 5, when an evidentiary hearing is scheduled and Rooney is expected to testify, his attorney Bruce Ross said. A hearing also has been scheduled for March 25 to appoint Augustine the permanent conservator of Rooney's estate. Attorney John O'Meara, who said he was hired Wednesday to represent the Abers, asked the judge to amend the restraining order to allow Christopher Aber to pick up his mother at the curb for doctor appointments and social events. But Goetz refused, saying Chamberlin will have to make her own arrangements to meet him at the entrance of their gated community. latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-rooney-20110225,0,441634.story Edited by: hlywdkjk on Mar 6, 2011 8:44 AM

Sunday, March 6th (Click Through On Image to Access Larger Versions. Choose "Actions" and then Select "View All Sizes".)

*"Does anyone else remember? I'm sure I saw the short film "Restaurant", 1971, made by Andy Warhol listed on an upcoming schedule, a few weeks ago."* - ValentineXavier *Restaurant* was listed as part of the upcoming 24-hour look at the the archives of the Museum Of Modern Art on March 16th. It was scheduled to be shown after *The Projectionist* that evening. But it is gone now - and as of yet, nothing has been added to cover the extra 45 minutes "left over" that night. Coming from the MOMA archives, I wouldn't have expected it be removed because a print wasn't available. Is it possible that "Standards and Practices" could have vetoed the showing? But I know nothing about the film. Kyle In Hollywood

Saturday, March 5th (29in x 75in Banner) (Click Through On Image to Access Larger Versions. Choose "Actions" and then Select "View All Sizes".)

*"But I was very curious about the stories-up views of the lobby, how it was done in l932, and was just amazed by that. Does anyone know how this was done?"* - jbh I didn't catch *Grand Hotel* this week so I am not completely sure which lobby shots you're referring to but... is this what you mean? By 1932, all the studios had tall ceilings on the soundstages which could accomodate cameras on cranes - or cameras high above in the "rafters" (I don't know what the correct term is?) Glad you liked the movie. Kyle In Hollywood

*"Kyle, I was both a Brownie and a Girl Scout so I'm doubly prepared."* - Wolfie Then you'll do just fine. *(I'm female; Wolfie is just an old nickname)* Oops! I apologise for the mis-assumption. Kyle In Hollywood

MovieMadness - I assume you posted an email that you received from TCM. I think this is one more "alert" that is in error. *The Wages Of Fear* is still listed on the monthly schedule here - http://www.tcm.com/schedule/month/?cid=N&timezone=PST&oid=3/1/2011 and it is on the daily schedule - though it is tacked on to the top of schedule for March 5th. This is the second time (that I know of) that the "final" film of the day (last film before 6:00am/3:00am) has been moved to the following day's line-up and resulted in errant reminder emails being sent out. Something is definitely amiss with that. I hope you read this and still are able to catch the film. Kyle In Hollywood

*"Wow. Talk about timeless. This could sell a movie today."* - DougieB Very true. And I think the movie stills holds up and could be re-made (again.) Kyle In Hollywood

*"Well, folks, I'm happy to say I just returned from the opening event of the TCM Road to Hollywood, here in Seattle. Wow! Too much fun."* - David In Seattle Yea! ! ! And you broke in a few rookies too? (Including a "N by NW" virgin!) How cool. And I am sure it thrilled many in the audience to hear RO speak about being at UW all those years ago. Glad everyone had a grand time. Thanks for the report. Are thinking of catching *West Side Story* (70mm - so it must be at The Egyptian) at the Festival this year? Or, because you've done that recently in Seattle, is that one to pass on? Kyle In Hollywood

*"I'd hate to miss anything as we're getting closer and closer to the festival."* - Wolfie Don't worry. You won't miss anything in the lead up to the Festival. Every new announcement usually gets discussed in here. But, as the daily schedule starts to come together and is posted, you will be begin experiencing a deep sense of frustration that comes from the realization that you can't be in two places at once. "Missing something" is what happens while _at_ the Film Festival. It is while there that you are facing choices that you never thought you'd have to make in your life. Like these from last year - North By Northwest with Martin Landau & Eva Marie Saint _OR_ *Safety Last* with a live orchestra accompaniament???? *Sweet Smell Of Success* with Tony Curtis _OR_ sitting in on a conversation between Leonard Maltin & Peter Bogdanovich??? Just "Be prepared." (I hope you were a Boy Scout.) Kyle In Hollywood Edited by: hlywdkjk on Mar 4, 2011 7:59 AM

Friday, March 4th src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5496839848_984a784183_o.jpg" width="450" height="615" alt="film_posterMar04" /> *The Wages Of Fear* (1953) France

*"Kyle, I must be looking right at it and not seeing .. where did you find those links to the newsroom? Great info."* - Wolfie I have that TCM site bookmarked. I found it long ago. I check it out every few days just to see if there is anything "new" coming up on TCM. http://news.turner.com/section_display.cfm?section_id=75 I saw the update on Film Festival Events there this morning even before the email arrived. And it was there that I found the info about the 2011 "Road To Hollywood" events across the country (after hearing it mentioned on TCM's Movie News for March.) http://www.tcm.com/roadtohollywood You should have the Film Festival webpage "bookmarked" (or in your "Favorites" list) too. http://www.tcm.com/festival/#/home/index All the info in the Press Release is posted to the Festival website too. The site now lists all the films announced to date. Plus, the Festival website will come in handy when TCM starts releasing the preliminary daily schedules for the Festival. (It gets updated often in the last two weeks before the start of the Festival.) And I suggest you submit your email address again to the Festival website. Maybe that will solve your disappearing mail problem. Kyle In Hollywood