movieman1957
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Thanks for commenting. It's nice to have an official explanation. (Hadn't thought of the Fair Use clause but access is important.)
I hope you'll share more as things warrant.
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I have about 160 items in my regular queue. Mostly old tv, documentaries, British murder mysteries and, oddly enough, old movies.
The next two things...
Sharpe's Justice - 13th in a series of films about a British officer in the Napoleanic wars.
The Small Back Room - an English drama that someone had to have recommended.
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I still have a 4:3 tv. Almost everything, but not true in every case, made after 1953 was made in some form of widescreen/letterbox format. On my old tv I get the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when they show a widescreen film. Under normal circumstances you should still get the widescreen set up on your screen.
I couldn't guess a percentage but if you look at the TCM schedule here or if you get a "Now Playing" magazine it will indicate when they show a widescreen film.
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TCM HD is not a true HD channel. It might be the equivalent of a machine that says it can "upconvert" DVDs to HD. (Any number of comments have already relayed this info.)
Having said that is is TCM's policy to show every movie in its original aspect ratio. So, any movie that was shot in some widescreen format will be shown on TCM in that same format. There are times when the film supplied to them is not in the ratio TCM requested but it is always their intent to do so.
If widescreen airings are what really matter then you are already getting them in the standard definition broadcast. It then becomes to what degree they fill out your screen.
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I think James Best's finest scene comes at the beginning. When he thinks he has Brigade caught in a trap but really is in a standoff he really shows his frustration well. I love it when he yells to the gang to stop and his voice trails off from yelling at them to berating them and himself in a low tone and doesn't even finish the sentence.
He is kind of on the shallow side. Brigade gets him here. Boone suckers him in the scene with the rifle. I think he fancies himself clever but really is anything but clever.
As far as Pernell Roberts is concerned he sore of strikes me like Richard Boone in "The Tall T." He is clearly not evil like "Frank" but he is well spoken, wants similar things (if he can get them) and a self confidence that rivals Scott's.
We can get through the rest of the Scott/Boetticher films along the way. (Just put them at the end of the line.)
BTW, thank you.
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TCM doesn't own anything. Everything they show must be leased. Even from its own parent company there is nothing coming for free or sitting in the back room. Even the original library of MGM, RKO and pre1949 WB pictures now have to be leased.
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Wow. Thank you. Here I was afraid I didn't really have anything to add. I wanted to get in as I was feeling left behind. All my fault but wanted to be in on it. Glad it made you think about it differently.
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HI everyone. I thought I'd chime in before this all gets away. It will probably be a little scattered but here goes.
For me part of the beauty of *Ride Lonesome* is the way Boone and Brigade play off of each other. They are "friends" but don't quite trust each other. They have different agendas for different reasons but they play it that they know at some point they will cross. There is a deep respect here. It is certainly deeper than what is had in *The Tall T.* These two have a past and it means something. That is evident when they meet each other at the depot.
The intrigue with Billy is what gives it some drama. Who will win? Billy is the pawn but for a completely different reason than we assume. Boone is suspicious but he can't quite put his finger on it. This adds another level to their relationship. They look out for each other. Partly from respect and partly because it suits their purposes. They question each others motives. They know each other and can't quite buy the idea of what they both want to do. For Boone going strait is easier than the life he has lived.
April mentioned the relationship between Boone and Whit being like that in "The Far Country." I can see it. Two friends who have been through some stuff. Both looking for a change and comfortable enough with each other to live casually for some time. Coburn is fine in the part. It is early and looks to be his first film. Did Sturges see something that lead to "The Magnificent Seven"?
When we, through Frank, figure out Brigade's take on this is does tend to change the direction of how we look at him. It is not strictly money and we now see him as justified rather than it being a job. It gives it a new level. Brigade's attitude when they reach the tree changes. There is some connection. (Just wondering - the tree does resemble a cross. Any chance it has to do with his, April's word, exorcism?)
The whole thing is done at a leisurely pace. They can't even get the horses to run fast enough. Plenty of talking but that is how we learn about their issues. Having watched it again Steele does seem completely superfluous. Billy uses her to get at the others but that is about it.
I found the ending quite interesting. Everyone gets what they want. Brigade purges his demons and his past. He gets justice and revenge and a new start. No past has been more "buried" and more poignantly than Brigade's. Could it be a little too wrapped up? Maybe but why not?
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117.
This is the second time this week I forgot to set the brake.
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Wow! You think Osborne is biased because he didn't mention the actor's name? That is one of the reasons TCM has a database. People can go find out about him.
I didn't see it so I don't know but just having a 1922 silent German picture can be a ratings challenge. Good for TCM for showing it at all. Maybe that is the part to be thrilled about.
(Your post was a little difficult to understand.)
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>let us know when you get to the bravados.
Got there.
(Even if it wasn't directed to me.)
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Let It Be and Beatles For Sale. The clarity is amazing. Obvious separation in the channels on Beatles For Sale. The harmonies sound clear and better than ever. You can almost hear the contact on the acoustic guitar strings. Like the others there is more to find than you may have known.
Let It Be is not my favorite Beatles album but songs like "I've Got A Feeling" and "Get Back" sound more lively. The strings in "I, Me, Mine" are more noticeable.
For how wonderful it is having a car stereo and an ipod (which is holding on for now) to listen to them on your regular stereo with a good pair of speakers should be revisited now and again. It's quite different.
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Not long ago it was westerns that people though were being played too much. I really can't stand horror movies but I know that is what people like in October.
It will run its course.
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Both great films. It is really a chance to see a different side of Guiness if all anyone knows is "Kwai" and "Zhivago."
I recently watched "Last Holiday" and it was lovely to see it again after close to 30 years.
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It looks like he is threatening her with a carrot.
Anyway, many happy returns of the day to the birthday girl. Happy Birthday!! (And to think I almost missed it.)
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This was the first film I found Robert Montgomery directed. I initially watched it for Cagney. I thought he gave one of those "quietly effective" performances. Quite a contrast to soon to follow "One, Two, Three."
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I can always count on you for something lovely to learn about or be reminded of.
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Thanks Kyle. I thought that was just for all forums.
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I found the ending a good one.
*SPOILERS*
I didn't watch it last night (I have the Boetticher set) but at the end he dispatches his demons and his past. He takes care of the two things that have burdened him all these years. That man and that tree. He is free to get on with what is left for him. No worries, no reminders. He can move on.
I think Steele is no better or worse than what is asked of her. She is fairly lightweight in "Westbound" as well but she is not carrying the story. She was beautiful though.
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I have a subscription too. For all the reasons the others have listed I would agree. Also, at times it is much easier than looking it up on the computer or having to run to the television. (If your cable is anything like mine too often the dreaded "To Be Announced" is listed for slots.)
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*MFF*
Comments are time stamped but that doesn't mean people look at them.
*Lynn:*
Is there a way to look further back then the two years listed in the search area? When I posted that comment in the "Challenge" that went back to 2006 it was only because I pulled the link listed in the instructions that had Challenge 3 in it.
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Being that Rufus T. Firefly is among history's great politicians I admire your willingness to talk about him.
I did read somewhere that when the Administrators wanted you to start a new thread they did not have an objection to copying a comment(s) into your post. If that is the case I guess it is your call how many you might want to illustrate your point but it is a work around of sorts.
I have no problem digging up old threads but it you could it would be helpful to indicate that it is an old thread. I think part of their reasoning is that people may not realize what they are seeing is a year or two old.
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You give as good as you get. That is part of what makes you so good and so much fun. However, I cannot vouch for your cuteness.
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>Anyone take advantage of Instant Netflix? It's the thing I probably love most about Netflix. Especially how many Criterion they have to watch instantly. Although you do miss the great extras that way.
Frequently! I love it.