karlofffan Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yes, we all like to complain about TCM's 31 days of Oscar. The same movies every year, just in different order. Sort of like the menu at Taco Bell: the same ingredients in every meal, just in different proportions and what gets melted over what. So here goes: Musical Mondays Titanic Tuesdays (Epics. Or Disaster Movies. Or takes place on a boat.) Wild Wednesdays (shot on locations outdoors not in North America or Europe) Thriller Thursdays Funny Fridays (comedies, obviously) Satanic Saturdays (vampires, mummies, mad scientists, monsters, Joan Crawford) Sundays: Swords, Sandals, Space (ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient USA - 1960's, when we had a space program) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydecker Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Love this idea. Of course, my thought would be to do a month of: "They should of but didn't win the Oscar" movies. I doubt that TCM would have the balls to do this but . . . Lydecker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swithin Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 It's time someone realized that King of the Zombies was nominated for Best Score in 1941. It really does have a great score! And it features two important African-American actors in supporting roles: Madame Sul-Te-Wan, who was the first black actor to sign a contract with a major studio; and Lawrence Criner, who was the first black member of Equity. February is also Black History Month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlofffan Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Lydecker: Years ago, Robert Osbourne would have an evening towards the end of month of movies he felt should have been nominated - or should have received additional nominations, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM108 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 > {quote:title=karlofffan wrote:}{quote}Yes, we all like to complain about TCM's 31 days of Oscar. The same movies every year, just in different order. Sort of like the menu at Taco Bell: the same ingredients in every meal, just in different proportions and what gets melted over what. So here goes: > > Musical Mondays > Titanic Tuesdays (Epics. Or Disaster Movies. Or takes place on a boat.) > Wild Wednesdays (shot on locations outdoors not in North America or Europe) > Thriller Thursdays > Funny Fridays (comedies, obviously) > Satanic Saturdays (vampires, mummies, mad scientists, monsters, Joan Crawford) > Sundays: Swords, Sandals, Space (ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient USA - 1960's, when we had a space program) So where does that leave noirs, gangster movies, or drama movies in general? That list you've got there bloats a handful of categories at the expense of others. Not that it really matters, since Oscar Month is almost wholly aimed at new viewers who haven't yet seen the movies that regular TCM viewers are exposed to over and over again all year around. It's a great way to introduce these new viewers to the concept of "old" movies, but trying to make it more attractive to long time TCM junkies is like trying to rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikisoo Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I recently watched a movie recorded from the last 31 Days (took me 4 months!) and recalled the format as organized by studio. I really liked that a lot because it showcased the different studio styles and stable of talent. It'll be tough topping that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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