movieman1957 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I saw it on the TCM HD channel. I thought the same thing. It looked great. It is one of my favorites. I didn't stick around for the whole thing but it looked wonderful. I'd love to see it on a theater screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldbestar Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 PLEASE let me know when this version will be one again-preferrably between NASCAR and NHRA seasons. I love this film and this seems made for my 32 HDTV along with that score with my home theater set up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I saw quite a bit of The Big Country showing on regular TCM (not TCM HD) and frankly it didn't look much different than my 2001 MGM DVD copy, EXCEPT for a rather glaring "L" shaped white object near the top center of the frame during a portion of the film. ???? This definitely is not visible on the DVD, I've watched it a dozen times. This object seen on the TCM broadcast is confirmed by others at IMDb forum. Not to mention that posters were questioning if the TCM broadcast was an actual restoration copy because it seemed to have similar issues visible on the DVD of dust, dirt, and other picture issues. I missed the host intro to the TCM broadcast, apparently from what I've heard a guest was on discussing the film's restoration. There was a restoration done in 2007 by the AFA for the film's 50th anniversary. Anyway, from what I saw on standard TCM the film did not look restored or at any rate different from the DVD print- other than that white object flaw which is onscreen for at least a few minutes of film time. I wish I could say exactly where i saw it in the film but can't recall. Edited by: Larky on Nov 17, 2010 4:37 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movieman1957 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Has anyone seen "A Man Called Horse"? I watched it and while it is certainly a different approach to an Indian centered film I don't think I cared much for it. The story goes that an Englishman is captured by a Sioux tribe and is initially kept as a prisoner but works his way into a full membership in the tribe. It has beautiful locations and gives a great sense of an Indian life. However, it seems slow at times, is hard to understand and can be pretty gruesome. Save for a captured Frenchman in the same tribe there would be virtually no dialog. Richard Harris has the lead. I just had a hard time getting into it. It must be me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 i saw part of it and shut it off. i didn't like it all. it's based on story by the same writer who wrote the man who shot liberty valance. i don't know why i didn't like it (besides the violence) but i suspect it was because of the slow direction...and richard harris. great actor, but not one i like. he's too cold. i liked him *gladiator* though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clore Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 >>Anyway, from what I saw on standard TCM the film did not look restored or at any rate different from the DVD print- other than that white object flaw which is onscreen for at least a few minutes of film time. I wish I could say exactly where i saw it in the film but can't recall. Apparently they can honor a restoration outfit without using restored prints. A few months ago there was a 24-hour tribute to the UCLA film preservation team that had at least one public domain copy of a Sherlock Holmes film. It was no match for the restored edition in my DVD collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I've never been able to get through A Man Called Horse, but that's not unusual for me. The violence did actually turn me off, but mainly I just got bored and changed the channel. I wonder what Grimes thinks of it. It's probably one of his favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I've never seen it, Denver. Watch The Bravados! Oh, and I need to talk about it with Laffite and Movieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Yes, OK! I know I know.... You are quick on the trigger tonight. Usually it takes you forever to show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 You are quick on the trigger tonight. Usually it takes you forever to show up! That's because I'm not getting slapped! I have to watch The Third Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'll start The Bravados (thanks for the reminder, I spaced) if you watch The Third Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'll start The Bravados (thanks for the reminder, I spaced) if you watch The Third Man. You've got it, Spunky. But I really need to reply to what Laffite and Movieman wrote about The Bravados and what Quiet Gal wrote about Diary of a Lost Girl. You should pick out a fluffy film for me to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Don't let me stop you from replying to Laffite and movieman! I've just been glancing at the thread once in awhile. You won;t spoil anythign for me. fluffy.... hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Don't let me stop you from replying to Laffite and movieman! I've just been glancing at the thread once in awhile. You won;t spoil anythign for me. You're not, I'm just being lazy. fluffy.... hmmmm. Yes! What 30s comedy should I watch? I need something to rip apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 What have you seen so far? I know you have a list at your fingertips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 What have you seen so far? I know you have a list at your fingertips! I actually don't! You'll have to toss some titles at me. Ones you would be interested in discussing on some level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The first two that pop into my head are *To Be or Not to Be*, which isn't actually thirties, but would make a great discussion, and *Love Me Tonight* which will make your head explode. In between is *Midnight*. Or for something light but with a more serious tone, *History is Made at Night*. Nooo.... maybe not...I have a feeling you really will rip that one to shreds, and I couldn't bear it! I seem to have "night" in every title. Weird. I know you are a Carole fan, maybe *Nothing Sacred* ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I just recently watched Nothing Sacred (5/10) and I watched To Be or Not to Be (6/10) earlier this year. I don't have Midnight or History is Made at Night. I do have Love Me Tonight on DVD, so it could be that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have to admit I'm DYING to hear your take on *Love Me Tonight*. If you watch that one, I'll eat my hat. By the way, it's a musical. Heh heh! You're going to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have to admit I'm DYING to hear your take on Love Me Tonight. If you watch that one, I'll eat my hat. By the way, it's a musical. Heh heh! You're going to love it. A musical? Talk about real torture! I've seen parts of it because I took some caps from it. At least Myrna is lurking in the background. Maybe I can just focus on her and forget about Chevalier and MacDonald. Why do I already sense me hating the film and thinking it to be unfunny? You just want to hurt me! I think I'll need to take a film noir shower with Gloria Grahame after this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 we've been discussing lots of YOUR movies lately so don't start whining senor Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 >A musical? Talk about real torture! I've seen parts of it because I took some caps from it. At least Myrna is lurking in the background. Maybe I can just focus on her and forget about Chevalier and MacDonald. Yeah... that's right. You can do that. You're going to hate it, but it's an important film and I think you should see it at least once. I find it charming. I hope you'll be surprised by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Howdy, Denver -- Yeah... that's right. You can do that. I may need to focus on Myrna! You're going to hate it, but it's an important film and I think you should see it at least once. I find it charming. I hope you'll be surprised by it. I'll be surprised if I like it. But it's Lubitsch. I want to watch more of his films. Howdy, Fordy Guns -- we've been discussing lots of YOUR movies lately so don't start whining senor Jake. I have to whine! What would I be without it?! And my movies are good! Your movies are dreadful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 > I have to whine! What would I be without it?! And my movies are good! Your movies are dreadful! jackie recommended some excellent films which you doubtless don't appreciate. and don't tell me about your 42 hour turgid german angst-o-ramas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 jackie recommended some excellent films which you doubtless don't appreciate. I doubtlessly don't! and don't tell me about your 42 hour turgid german angst-o-ramas. I love those! Great visuals and human suffering! It doesn't get any better than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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