NipkowDisc Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I was doing an image search yesterday on google for antebellum interior decors and came across some images I liked especially this one, an oil painting, I think. makes a beautiful wallpaper on my monitor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dargo Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Well ND, considering that BOTH the deceased painter Thomas Kinkade's overall work(and whose work THIS is, btw) AND the movie in which Kinkade attempts to depict a scene from here are often described as "overtly kitschy and commercialized fantasy pieces containing little resemblance to reality", I suppose I CAN at least see and appreciate the "continuity factor" present here, anyway. (...but hey, as they say, "I may know nothing about art, but I DO know what I like", RIGHT?!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jamesjazzguitar Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Well ND, considering that BOTH the deceased painter Thomas Kinkade's overall work(and whose work THIS is, btw) AND the movie in which Kinkade attempts to depict a scene from here are often described as "overtly kitschy and commercialized fantasy pieces containing little resemblance to reality", I suppose I can AT LEAST see the "continuity factor" present here, anyway. (...but hey, as they say, "I may know nothing about art, but I DO know what I like", RIGHT?!) Yea, overtly kitschy. Also what is the cowardly lion doing in the middle of the painting? Link to post Share on other sites
EricJ Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It LOOKS like the sort of thing that was sold on 1-800 offers back in the late 80's when Citizen Turner still owned MGM personally (and had his own personal Rosebud-like obsession with GWTW), and went on characteristically tacky mass-marketing campaigns for the MGM Holy Trinity--GWTW, Oz and Singin' in the Rain. Two of which conveniently happened to be celebrating marketable 50th anniversaries in '89-'90. Yep, I remember that GWTW book/miniseries sequel, that Oz Saturday morning series, and that cartoon-cat movie that was supposed to sell Singin' to kids. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Glad you found a nice image for your monitor, Nipkow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dargo Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Okay, and now after looking at Mr. Kinkade's painting here again, for some weird reason(although I THINK I really know why) I was reminded of the beginning of this classic 1944 Tex Avery cartoon featuring the sorely underutilized Screwball Squirrel... Link to post Share on other sites
slaytonf Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Yea, overtly kitschy. Also what is the cowardly lion doing in the middle of the painting? What? You mean Clark Gable? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jamesjazzguitar Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 What? You mean Clark Gable? No, since Gable is NOT in the middle. Look to the right of Scarlett. Now I think it is a pony and child, but at first glance it looks like some strange furry creatures. Link to post Share on other sites
GGGGerald Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I was doing an image search yesterday on google for antebellum interior decors and came across some images I liked especially this one, an oil painting, I think. makes a beautiful wallpaper on my monitor. So there is something in today's universe that you actually. Very good ! Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I was doing an image search yesterday on google for antebellum interior decors and came across some images I liked especially this one, an oil painting, I think. makes a beautiful wallpaper on my monitor. Well, this is a very Smaltzy-kitschy artsy-craftsy image. But putting that aside - - you missed all the people that made it possible-- All those black people who were owned by all those white people who had enslaved them to do all the dirty work to make this pretty picture possible. So this could go for one movie like gwtw or another movie like The Invisible People. No realistic Antebellum picture would be complete without slaves. Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 So there is something in today's universe that you actually. Very good ! Looks like something out of some fantasy land. Fits. Link to post Share on other sites
NipkowDisc Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 No realistic Antebellum picture would be complete without slaves. the mansion in the background, there's hattie mcdaniel. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 the mansion in the background, there's hattie mcdaniel. Nip-- FYI-- Hattie McDaniel was not invited to the premiere of Gone With The Wind in Atlanta. It was a "whites only" premiere 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Well, this is a very Smaltzy-kitschy artsy-craftsy image. But putting that aside - - you missed all the people that made it possible-- All those black people who were owned by all those white people who had enslaved them to do all the dirty work to make this pretty picture possible. So this could go for one movie like gwtw or another movie like The Invisible People. No realistic Antebellum picture would be complete without slaves. Obviously, the artist was not trying for realism, but a romantic idyll. And this is probably how most people remember GONE WITH THE WIND-- as a love story with Scarlett & Rhett and not much else. Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Obviously Peggy Mitchell's novel is nothing but a romantic love story But unfortunately Through The Years due to maybe poor public education - - many people are seeing it as a realistic history of the Civil War. For that reason whenever we discuss gwtw we gotta be very clear about what we're talking about and what we mean. Link to post Share on other sites
NipkowDisc Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Obviously Peggy Mitchell's novel is nothing but a romantic love story But unfortunately Through The Years due to maybe poor public education - - many people are seeing it as a realistic history of the Civil War. For that reason whenever we discuss gwtw we gotta be very clear about what we're talking about and what we mean. I was merely alluding to what I consider a very beautiful picture based on the film and you gotta admit, hattie mcdaniel is in there. I myself have no personal romanticisn for slavery whatsoever but whatta beautiful picture. there's a rainbow in the sky over the mansion indicating that rhett and scarlett are taking a stroll right after a pleasant georgia summer rain. Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Obviously Peggy Mitchell's novel is nothing but a romantic love story About two years ago I purchased the set for Hearts Afire, a sitcom starring John Ritter & Markie Post. It was produced from 1992 to 1995, not long after the 50th anniversary of GONE WITH THE WIND. Linda Bloodworth, the show's creator and headwriter, is a southern gal and an obvious Mitchell admirer. She wrote an episode where Post's character buys one of those prized Scarlett & Rhett plates (the ornamental kind you hang on the wall). I'd forgotten about those-- they were advertised on late-night commercials for a long time and probably sold millions. I'm sure they're collector's items now and worth a lot. Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 After my earlier post, I decided to see if I could find those GONE WITH THE WIND plates online. Turns out there were different designs: But this looks like the one that was featured on Hearts Afire: Link to post Share on other sites
jamesjazzguitar Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Obviously, the artist was not trying for realism, but a romantic idyll. And this is probably how most people remember GONE WITH THE WIND-- as a love story with Scarlett & Rhett and not much else. If people remember GWTW as a love story they need to seek professional help. There is only one scene where the two pretend to show that type of affection as seen in the painting and that is when they are walking their child. Rhett does this just to show off and appear respectable and Scarlett clearly doesn't wish to be there and she has little to no affection for Rhett. The picture is phony just like the so called love story between these two. Edited September 12, 2016 by jamesjazzguitar 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 If people remember GWTW as a love story they need to seek professional help. There is only one scene where the two pretend to show that type of affection and that is when they are walking their child. Rhett does this just to show off and appear respectable and Scarlett clearly doesn't wish to be there and she has little to no affection for Rhett. The picture is phony just like the so called love story between these two. So tell us how you really feel, James! LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GGGGerald Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 If people remember GWTW as a love story they need to seek professional help. There is only one scene where the two pretend to show that type of affection as seen in the painting and that is when they are walking their child. Rhett does this just to show off and appear respectable and Scarlett clearly doesn't wish to be there and she has little to no affection for Rhett. The picture is phony just like the so called love story between these two. I especially love that romantic climax where Rhett says he doesn't give a dam (sic) and walks out on her. If that isn't love then , what is ? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I especially love that romantic climax where Rhett says he doesn't give a dam (sic) and walks out on her. If that isn't love then , what is ? Yeah, it's tough love. LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Miss J Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I especially love that romantic climax where Rhett says he doesn't give a dam (sic) and walks out on her. If that isn't love then , what is ? I think that was my favorite scene. Scarlett drove me nuts. She’s too high maintenance for me to like. LOL! Before I saw GWTW, I was told it was an epic love story between Scarlett and Rhett with the Civil War as a backdrop. While I like the movie and found it very visually stunning, I didn’t see an epic love story. I did see what you don’t do to someone you supposedly love. Link to post Share on other sites
jamesjazzguitar Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think that was my favorite scene. Scarlett drove me nuts. She’s too high maintenance for me to like. LOL! Before I saw GWTW, I was told it was an epic love story between Scarlett and Rhett with the Civil War as a backdrop. While I like the movie and found it very visually stunning, I didn’t see an epic love story. I did see what you don’t do to someone you supposedly love. You have a fan just for this post (especially if you're a 'miss'). Scarlett never loved Rhett; even at the end when she wishes he wasn't going to leave it was only because she needed him to advance her own selfish goals. As the saying goes: what's love have to do with it! In the case of Scarlett nothing. Maybe she loved Ashley but that was a school girl type crush which I don't define as love. I do enjoy the film because it is very well produced with fine acting, visuals, and the civil war story. Link to post Share on other sites
Miss J Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 You have a fan just for this post (especially if you're a 'miss'). Scarlett never loved Rhett; even at the end when she wishes he wasn't going to leave it was only because she needed him to advance her own selfish goals. As the saying goes: what's love have to do with it! In the case of Scarlett nothing. Maybe she loved Ashley but that was a school girl type crush which I don't define as love. I do enjoy the film because it is very well produced with fine acting, visuals, and the civil war story. Definitely a Miss. I didn’t think Scarlett loved Ashley either. I saw her so call love and pursuit of Ashley as wanting something she couldn’t have. I imagine if she had won Ashley’s heart she would’ve grown bored with him or unfortunately cause his death as she did with one of her other husbands Link to post Share on other sites
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