Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror
richard, stop being so disingenuous. clearly they meant KIM JONG-IL posters --- On Thu, 18/6/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com wrote: From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Thursday, 18 June, 2009, 3:05 AM I've been looking for KIMG KONG posters for a long time I'm glad somebody finally has one for sale : - ) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
** Amazingly -- the AMPAS 1939 Best Picture series in New York is -- as of this moment -- just two days before opening -- NOT sold out! What's wrong with you guys back east? ** Here in Southern California, the two most popular pictures nominated for Best Picture sold out instantly (GWTW and Wizard of Oz). The tickets are dirt cheap, the accommodations are clean and spotless, the Academy screen is gigantic; the prints are the best -- with the only downside being no refreshments allowed inside (but that's always been a plus and THE policy at all AMPAS screenings; I prefer silence to to listening to tourists unwrapping candy bars or eating their smelly, nitrate-filled hot dogs). Anyone in the Tri-state area should get out of work early and treat themselves for a great night at the movies. For more info on the NYC screening at the Lighthouse International on 111 E. 59th St., visit: http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2009/mnwo-bestpics1939.html ** Like others out here, I've attended numerous AMPAS screenings -- and they are a spectacular value -- and they almost always have an extra bonus, e.g., surviving cast or crew members in a post-screening chat, sometimes autographs, etc. Well worth attending for only 5 bucks -- you can even order your tickets online. It's probably the only chance to see these 1939 beauties on a big screen with clean prints! ** Thinking out loud -- I can't think of another year (1939) that comes closest to boasting a list of films that at least have a ringing familiarity to MoPoers ** 1946 comes closest for me with The Postman Always Rings Twice, It's A Wonderful Life, Gilda, Best Years of Our Lives, The Killers, Notorious, The Razor's Edge, The Big Sleep, The Yearling, My Darling Clementime, Great Expectations, The Stranger, Brief Encounter (which had a 1946 release in the U.S.), Dark Corner, Somewhere in the Night, Diary of a Chambermaid, Bringing Up Father, To Each His Own, The Strange Love of Martha Hyers, and for Alan Ladd fans -- Two Years Before the Mast and the Blue Dahlia -- with Miracle on 34th Street sneaking under there but not really cuz it's a 1947 SUMMER release but I always lop it in there because 1946-1947 were great years for post-war Hollywood (where box-office attendance reached its peak, never to be topped again in America). ** I can think of these titles for 1939 alone; those listed in BOLD were nominated for Best Picture (back then there were 10 nominees in this category): The Women Young Mr. Lincoln Gulliver's Travels Wizard of Oz Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Gone With the Wind Beau Geste Dark Victory Destry Rides Again Goodbye Mr. Chips Drums Along the Mohawk Hunchback of Notre Dame Ninotchka Only Angels Have Wings Of Mice and Men Love Affair Stanley and Livingstone Roaring Twenties Wuthering Heights Alexander Graham Bell Stagecoach Gunga Din Hound of the Baskervilles On Borrowed Time That's a list would ordinarily cover several decades of greatness, let alone a single year. Some films released that year were of course way better than others, and some aren't even classics; but I bet most MoPoer's will recognize nearly every title above -- which I think is remarkable when you consider nearly NONE of us were alive in 1939. I'm an Oscar nut/amateur historian and I have to think really hard just to come up with the Best Picture nominees for 2005 -- off the top of my head are Brokeback Mountain, Good Night, Good Luck, Capote (my fave that year) and Crash and I come up one short; I could look it up at IMDB but that would be cheating. -d. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror
whatyamean Neil.. I am looking for Kimg Kong posters At 10:45 PM 6/17/2009, Neil Jaworski wrote: richard, stop being so disingenuous. clearly they meant KIM JONG-IL posters --- On Thu, 18/6/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com wrote: From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Thursday, 18 June, 2009, 3:05 AM I've been looking for KIMG KONG posters for a long time I'm glad somebody finally has one for sale : - ) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror
I am looking for stills or title lobby card of KIMG KONG vrs. KIM JONG-IL - Original Message - From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:55:27 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror whatyamean Neil.. I am looking for Kimg Kong posters At 10:45 PM 6/17/2009, Neil Jaworski wrote: richard, stop being so disingenuous. clearly they meant KIM JONG-IL posters --- On Thu, 18/6/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com wrote: From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Thursday, 18 June, 2009, 3:05 AM I've been looking for KIMG KONG posters for a long time I'm glad somebody finally has one for sale : - ) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FA: If you disagree with Sean and think heralds ARE worth collecting (and color still sets too) then get a load of the incredible deals on the 499 we have closing in 13 hours!
*HAVE YOU YET DISCOVERED THAT THERE ARE ALTERNATES T0 EXPENSIVE POSTERS AND LOBBY CARDS THAT DON'T COST AN ARM AND A LEG? I am talking about items like what we have ending tonight, namely heralds (U.S. and non-U.S.) and also color still sets, and some other miscellaneous items!* *While many old-time collectors look down their noses at these sizes, THEY CAN BE LOTS OF FUN TO COLLECT, AND UNLIKE BETTER POSTERS AND LOBBY CARDS, EVEN THE BEST ONES CAN BE VERY AFFORDABLE, AND THE LESSER ONES OFTEN SELL FOR NEXT-TO-NOTHING? If you HAVE learned this, and if you want to add some of these to your collection, so you too can have some primo titles represented at low, low, prices, have you wondered where you can find an excellent selection of top titles? * If so, tonight's set of 799 auctions, which consist of 498 U.S. non-U.S. heralds, lots of 2 to 17 color stills, 16 original pencil drawings from The Simpsons, and 8 original 1939 GWTW stills are perfect for you! I just took a stroll down memory lane in the gallery of these at http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/mode/0/14.html and looked at the 499 items I have closing tonight, Thursday night (which contains no items that you need to be wealthy to consider bidding on!), and *I** REALLY COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I WAS LOOKING AT, BECAUSE I SEE PRICES THAT REPRESENT REALLY EXCELLENT VALUES ON QUALITY ITEMS, AND SOME BEING PRACTICALLY GIVEN AWAY! I HAD TO PINCH MYSELF TO BE CERTAIN I WASN'T DREAMING! * With just 13 hours to go, there are a whopping 116 of the 499 items at the opening bid of $1 each *(AND THAT INCLUDES COLOR STILLS SETS OF 12, 10, AND 8 EACH, meaning those color stills are going for pennies each!)*, 172 are at $3 each or under, and 247 are at $5 each or under, and those numbers truly include lots and lots of really decent titles that you would expect to see at $10, $20 or much more on any dealer's website (and I promise you that there are many excellent titles in this bottom 241, with many of them in wonderful condition)! And almost *ALL* of the remaining 258 that are over *JUST* $5 are at really reasonable prices, with just 13 hours to go, and they include lots of * REALLY* good titles, including *GRAND PRIX 16 Eng/US color 8x10s, **STAR WARS set of 2 heralds from 1977**, **WHITE ZOMBIE herald '32, GODFATHER 12 color **8x10s**, STAGECOACH herald*, and on and on! If you have been in this hobby for any length of time, you *KNOW* these sorts of titles are the creme de la creme! *AND AS FAR AS THE 172 ITEMS SELLING FOR $3 OR UNDER GO, WHAT DOES $3 REALLY BUY YOU ANYMORE??!!!* *And what about those 16 original pencil drawings used to create the classic TV show The Simpsons, each with art of a different character? Currently they range from just $3 (poor unwanted Maggie!) to $47, and many are in the $5 to $10 range! IMAGINE WHAT THESE WOULD LIKELY SELL FOR IN A BIG CITY AUCTION WITH A FANCY SHOWROOM AND EVEN FANCIER BUYERS PREMIUMS?* Now I flat-out *REFUSE* to believe they can end at these prices (I think it is only the weak economy causing temporary weakness in some prices, and that once the world stabilizes, people will look back at some current prices, and say, I shoulda bought more), and I am sure many of these *heralds, color still sets and more* will get more bids, but if you have been thinking Where are there good deals in this hobby?, you need look no further than these auctions! Go to* http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/mode/0/14.html* to check them out for yourself. *REMEMBER!* If you are a member of my weekly e-mail club (see below), you only have to buy 10 of these *499 items* to get a set of all 23 of my in-print books as a free bonus! (If you somehow aren't one of the 5,400+ members, go to *http://www.emovieposter.com/mail/clubsignup.php*and join right now!). *GIVEN THAT SO MANY OF THESE ARE AT $3 OR LESS, YOU ARE VIRTUALLY ASSURED TO BE ABLE TO GET 10 OF THEM OF YOUR CHOICE PLUS THE 23 $20 BOOKS FOR AROUND $30, AND HOW SILLY IS THAT? **And remember that the very best thing about these auctions is that there are no reserves or buyers premiums (so they will all really sell at these low low prices) and THAT YOU ONLY PAY A SINGLE $9 U.S. SHIPPING CHARGE NO MATTER HOW MANY OF THESE YOU BUY, SO YOU MAY WELL BUY 20 OR 30 OF THEM FOR JUST A DOLLAR OR TWO EACH (either solely those, or in addition to more expensive items) AND YOU ONLY PAY A TOTAL OF $9 U.S. SHIPPING FOR ALL OF THEM!* * *And I don't want to read even one of those If I had any idea item X could sell so low, so I didn't bid kinds of posts come Wednesday morning! *We have a great weekly e-mail club!* Our club has 5,408 members, and many weeks we make great bonus offers to club members who buy multiple items from us at auction! So if there is *ANY*chance at all that you might end up buying a number of items from us at auction in future weeks, then you have a *LOT* of incentive to join the club (if you are not already a member) because we will keep on giving away excellent
[MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder!
Thanks to all those of you who helped put together the choices for my current best U.S. poster artist poll, and contrary to what some MoPo pundits thought, Saul Bass did NOT run away with it, and in fact did not even win! But now I need your help with my next poll, which is far harder, because it is best non-U.S. poster artist. Some that come to mind right off are: Chantrell (U.K.) Venturi (Argentina) Martinatti (Italy) Ballister (Italy) Mascii (France) Soubie (France) but there are lots more, and I would appreciate suggestions on others before I start racking my near-senior brain for others. Who do YOU think is the best primarily non-U.S. poster artist, based on their entire body of work, not just one or two great posters? Thanks much! Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FS~ORIGINAL BRIDE AND THE BEAST ED WOOD GORILLA HALF SHEET!
Bride and the Beast Ed Wood Gorilla Sex 22x28 HS Pos Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FS~ FREAKS RE-RELEASE HALFSHEET TOD BROWNING CIRCUS HORROR!
Freaks Tod Browning Circus Horror Original HS Poster Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder!
For elegance Grinsson and Hurel from France, for style JouineauBourduge from France, for exuberant painting, almost every Italian (Capitano!!!), for simple effectiveness Aberg from Sweden, for pure artistry, craftmanship and variety of any style Jano from Spain, for being a woman and a wonderful artist Dolly Rudemann from the Netherlands and for Dutch graphic design mastery combined with artistic impudence, Frans Mettes from The Netherlands! Wim Op 18 jun 2009, om 13:57 heeft Bruce Hershenson het volgende geschreven: Thanks to all those of you who helped put together the choices for my current best U.S. poster artist poll, and contrary to what some MoPo pundits thought, Saul Bass did NOT run away with it, and in fact did not even win! But now I need your help with my next poll, which is far harder, because it is best non-U.S. poster artist. Some that come to mind right off are: Chantrell (U.K.) Venturi (Argentina) Martinatti (Italy) Ballister (Italy) Mascii (France) Soubie (France) but there are lots more, and I would appreciate suggestions on others before I start racking my near-senior brain for others. Who do YOU think is the best primarily non-U.S. poster artist, based on their entire body of work, not just one or two great posters? Thanks much! Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder!
You can add Boris Grinsson to your list. Dave Posteropolis Vintage Movie Posters www.posteropolis.com - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:57 AM Subject: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder! Thanks to all those of you who helped put together the choices for my current best U.S. poster artist poll, and contrary to what some MoPo pundits thought, Saul Bass did NOT run away with it, and in fact did not even win! But now I need your help with my next poll, which is far harder, because it is best non-U.S. poster artist. Some that come to mind right off are: Chantrell (U.K.) Venturi (Argentina) Martinatti (Italy) Ballister (Italy) Mascii (France) Soubie (France) but there are lots more, and I would appreciate suggestions on others before I start racking my near-senior brain for others. Who do YOU think is the best primarily non-U.S. poster artist, based on their entire body of work, not just one or two great posters? Thanks much! Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder!
*A couple of favorite of mine. Ballister, Casaro, Aberg and Martinati. Especially The Swedish artist Aberg for his crude photo montages and Anselmo Ballister for creating such great art for the Lady from Shanghai poster. Best, dario. * Thanks to all those of you who helped put together the choices for my current best U.S. poster artist poll, and contrary to what some MoPo pundits thought, Saul Bass did NOT run away with it, and in fact did not even win! But now I need your help with my next poll, which is far harder, because it is best non-U.S. poster artist. Some that come to mind right off are: Chantrell (U.K.) Venturi (Argentina) Martinatti (Italy) Ballister (Italy) Mascii (France) Soubie (France) but there are lots more, and I would appreciate suggestions on others before I start racking my near-senior brain for others. Who do YOU think is the best primarily non-U.S. poster artist, based on their entire body of work, not just one or two great posters? Thanks much! Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] The serial you never saw....
Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU www.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....
Aaahhh ... youth and innocence. Nice film. ad --- On Thu, 6/18/09, Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net wrote: From: Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net Subject: [MOPO] The serial you never saw To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:21 AM Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU www.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....
Freakin' fun! Great stunts. Where in Houston? Did you do the fight sequences? Damn good! Toochis From: Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:21:38 AM Subject: [MOPO] The serial you never saw Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU www.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder!
Didn't think he would win it. Just thought he obviously should. Sigh. Rich On 18 Jun 2009, at 12:57, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Thanks to all those of you who helped put together the choices for my current best U.S. poster artist poll, and contrary to what some MoPo pundits thought, Saul Bass did NOT run away with it, and in fact did not even win! But now I need your help with my next poll, which is far harder, because it is best non-U.S. poster artist. Some that come to mind right off are: Chantrell (U.K.) Venturi (Argentina) Martinatti (Italy) Ballister (Italy) Mascii (France) Soubie (France) but there are lots more, and I would appreciate suggestions on others before I start racking my near-senior brain for others. Who do YOU think is the best primarily non-U.S. poster artist, based on their entire body of work, not just one or two great posters? Thanks much! Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....
That was great. My wife and I have been watching the Captain America serial this week in fact. You actually have the same build as the actor that played the part in the original serial. That was one of the best student films I've ever seen. Excellent job. John W From: Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:21:38 AM Subject: [MOPO] The serial you never saw Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU www.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....
Earl really cool.. but why doesn't Bucky have his own outfit. oh... and Cap.. well.. he needs to lose some weight!! : - ) At 08:21 AM 6/18/2009, Captain Bijou wrote: Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU http://www.captainbijou.comwww.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
Thanks to all who wrote private notes about my post last night re: Hollywood's Greatest Year, 1939. Honestly, I got the press release announcing the L.A. version of the 1939 series with clean prints and super sound -- and I thought I had a jump on everyone else -- but NO. The tickets for the most popular showings were sold out online within minutes; I would LOVE to see most of these films on a big screen, which include shorts, cartoons, newsreels and other period pieces; it's the best buy anywhere. I'm thinking that film buffs in in NY aren't interested in this thing because of traffic or whatever, I mean, some of the showings are on a weekday; but the public transit system can't be beat out there -- and the GWTW showing is on a Saturday afternoon with an intermission. I was just puzzled, that's all. -d. -Original Message- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:04 -0700 From: davidmkusum...@hotmail.com Subject: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ** Amazingly -- the AMPAS 1939 Best Picture series in New York is -- as of this moment -- just two days before opening -- NOT sold out! What's wrong with you guys back east? ** Here in Southern California, the two most popular pictures nominated for Best Picture sold out instantly (GWTW and Wizard of Oz). The tickets are dirt cheap, the accommodations are clean and spotless, the Academy screen is gigantic; the prints are the best -- with the only downside being no refreshments allowed inside (but that's always been a plus and THE policy at all AMPAS screenings; I prefer silence to to listening to tourists unwrapping candy bars or eating their smelly, nitrate-filled hot dogs). Anyone in the Tri-state area should get out of work early and treat themselves for a great night at the movies. For more info on the NYC screening at the Lighthouse International on 111 E. 59th St., visit: http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2009/mnwo-bestpics1939.html ** Like others out here, I've attended numerous AMPAS screenings -- and they are a spectacular value -- and they almost always have an extra bonus, e.g., surviving cast or crew members in a post-screening chat, sometimes autographs, etc. Well worth attending for only 5 bucks -- you can even order your tickets online. It's probably the only chance to see these 1939 beauties on a big screen with clean prints! ** Thinking out loud -- I can't think of another year (1939) that comes closest to boasting a list of films that at least have a ringing familiarity to MoPoers ** 1946 comes closest for me with The Postman Always Rings Twice, It's A Wonderful Life, Gilda, Best Years of Our Lives, The Killers, Notorious, The Razor's Edge, The Big Sleep, The Yearling, My Darling Clementime, Great Expectations, The Stranger, Brief Encounter (which had a 1946 release in the U.S.), Dark Corner, Somewhere in the Night, Diary of a Chambermaid, Bringing Up Father, To Each His Own, The Strange Love of Martha Hyers, and for Alan Ladd fans -- Two Years Before the Mast and the Blue Dahlia -- with Miracle on 34th Street sneaking under there but not really cuz it's a 1947 SUMMER release but I always lop it in there because 1946-1947 were great years for post-war Hollywood (where box-office attendance reached its peak, never to be topped again in America). ** I can think of these titles for 1939 alone; those listed in BOLD were nominated for Best Picture (back then there were 10 nominees in this category): The Women Young Mr. Lincoln Gulliver's Travels Wizard of Oz Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Gone With the Wind Beau Geste Dark Victory Destry Rides Again Goodbye Mr. Chips Drums Along the Mohawk Hunchback of Notre Dame Ninotchka Only Angels Have Wings Of Mice and Men Love Affair Stanley and Livingstone Roaring Twenties Wuthering Heights Alexander Graham Bell Stagecoach Gunga Din Hound of the Baskervilles On Borrowed Time That's a list would ordinarily cover several decades of greatness, let alone a single year. Some films released that year were of course way better than others, and some aren't even classics; but I bet most MoPoer's will recognize nearly every title above -- which I think is remarkable when you consider nearly NONE of us were alive in 1939. I'm an Oscar nut/amateur historian and I have to think really hard just to come up with the Best Picture nominees for 2005 -- off the top of my head are Brokeback Mountain, Good Night, Good Luck, Capote (my fave that year) and Crash and I come up one short; I could look it up at IMDB but that would be cheating. -d. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
It's a sad state of affairs in NYC. The largest industry has been hit hard. Maybe that's the reason for the lack of enthusiasm. I wish I were there to watch it! Toochis From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:56:07 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 Thanks to all who wrote private notes about my post last night re: Hollywood's Greatest Year, 1939. Honestly, I got the press release announcing the L.A. version of the 1939 series with clean prints and super sound -- and I thought I had a jump on everyone else -- but NO. The tickets for the most popular showings were sold out online within minutes; I would LOVE to see most of these films on a big screen, which include shorts, cartoons, newsreels and other period pieces; it's the best buy anywhere. I'm thinking that film buffs in in NY aren't interested in this thing because of traffic or whatever, I mean, some of the showings are on a weekday; but the public transit system can't be beat out there -- and the GWTW showing is on a Saturday afternoon with an intermission. I was just puzzled, that's all. -d. -Original Message- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:04 -0700 From: davidmkusum...@hotmail.com Subject: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ** Amazingly -- the AMPAS 1939 Best Picture series in New York is -- as of this moment -- just two days before opening -- NOT sold out! What's wrong with you guys back east? ** Here in Southern California, the two most popular pictures nominated for Best Picture sold out instantly (GWTW and Wizard of Oz). The tickets are dirt cheap, the accommodations are clean and spotless, the Academy screen is gigantic; the prints are the best -- with the only downside being no refreshments allowed inside (but that's always been a plus and THE policy at all AMPAS screenings; I prefer silence to to listening to tourists unwrapping candy bars or eating their smelly, nitrate-filled hot dogs). Anyone in the Tri-state area should get out of work early and treat themselves for a great night at the movies. For more info on the NYC screening at the Lighthouse International on 111 E. 59th St., visit: http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2009/mnwo-bestpics1939.html ** Like others out here, I've attended numerous AMPAS screenings -- and they are a spectacular value -- and they almost always have an extra bonus, e.g., surviving cast or crew members in a post-screening chat, sometimes autographs, etc. Well worth attending for only 5 bucks -- you can even order your tickets online. It's probably the only chance to see these 1939 beauties on a big screen with clean prints! ** Thinking out loud -- I can't think of another year (1939) that comes closest to boasting a list of films that at least have a ringing familiarity to MoPoers ** 1946 comes closest for me with The Postman Always Rings Twice, It's A Wonderful Life, Gilda, Best Years of Our Lives, The Killers, Notorious, The Razor's Edge, The Big Sleep, The Yearling, My Darling Clementime, Great Expectations, The Stranger, Brief Encounter (which had a 1946 release in the U.S.), Dark Corner, Somewhere in the Night, Diary of a Chambermaid, Bringing Up Father, To Each His Own, The Strange Love of Martha Hyers, and for Alan Ladd fans -- Two Years Before the Mast and the Blue Dahlia -- with Miracle on 34th Street sneaking under there but not really cuz it's a 1947 SUMMER release but I always lop it in there because 1946-1947 were great years for post-war Hollywood (where box-office attendance reached its peak, never to be topped again in America). ** I can think of these titles for 1939 alone; those listed in BOLD were nominated for Best Picture (back then there were 10 nominees in this category): The Women Young Mr. Lincoln Gulliver's Travels Wizard of Oz Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Gone With the Wind Beau Geste Dark Victory Destry Rides Again Goodbye Mr. Chips Drums Along the Mohawk Hunchback of Notre Dame Ninotchka Only Angels Have Wings Of Mice and Men Love Affair Stanley and Livingstone Roaring Twenties Wuthering Heights Alexander Graham Bell Stagecoach Gunga Din Hound of the Baskervilles On Borrowed Time That's a list would ordinarily cover several decades of greatness, let alone a single year. Some films released that year were of course way better than others, and some aren't even classics; but I bet most MoPoer's will recognize nearly every title above -- which I think is remarkable when you consider nearly NONE of us were alive in 1939. I'm an Oscar nut/amateur historian and I have to think really hard just to come up with the Best Picture nominees for 2005 -- off the top of my head are Brokeback Mountain, Good Night, Good Luck, Capote (my fave that year) and Crash and I come up one short; I could look it up
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
I think it's more than the economy. It's the availability of these titles on DVD and Generation X. My father-in-law loves these movies but he'd just as soon watch them on his miniscule analog TV set at home and Generation X wouldn't know a good movie from StarTrek. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Toochis Morin Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:20 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 It's a sad state of affairs in NYC. The largest industry has been hit hard. Maybe that's the reason for the lack of enthusiasm. I wish I were there to watch it! Toochis _ From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:56:07 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 Thanks to all who wrote private notes about my post last night re: Hollywood's Greatest Year, 1939. Honestly, I got the press release announcing the L.A. version of the 1939 series with clean prints and super sound -- and I thought I had a jump on everyone else -- but NO. The tickets for the most popular showings were sold out online within minutes; I would LOVE to see most of these films on a big screen, which include shorts, cartoons, newsreels and other period pieces; it's the best buy anywhere. I'm thinking that film buffs in in NY aren't interested in this thing because of traffic or whatever, I mean, some of the showings are on a weekday; but the public transit system can't be beat out there -- and the GWTW showing is on a Saturday afternoon with an intermission. I was just puzzled, that's all. -d. -Original Message- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:04 -0700 From: davidmkusum...@hotmail.com Subject: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ** Amazingly -- the AMPAS 1939 Best Picture series in New York is -- as of this moment -- just two days before opening -- NOT sold out! What's wrong with you guys back east? ** Here in Southern California, the two most popular pictures nominated for Best Picture sold out instantly (GWTW and Wizard of Oz). The tickets are dirt cheap, the accommodations are clean and spotless, the Academy screen is gigantic; the prints are the best -- with the only downside being no refreshments allowed inside (but that's always been a plus and THE policy at all AMPAS screenings; I prefer silence to to listening to tourists unwrapping candy bars or eating their smelly, nitrate-filled hot dogs). Anyone in the Tri-state area should get out of work early and treat themselves for a great night at the movies. For more info on the NYC screening at the Lighthouse International on 111 E. 59th St., visit: http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2009/mnwo-bestpics1939.h tml ** Like others out here, I've attended numerous AMPAS screenings -- and they are a spectacular value -- and they almost always have an extra bonus, e.g., surviving cast or crew members in a post-screening chat, sometimes autographs, etc. Well worth attending for only 5 bucks -- you can even order your tickets online. It's probably the only chance to see these 1939 beauties on a big screen with clean prints! ** Thinking out loud -- I can't think of another year (1939) that comes closest to boasting a list of films that at least have a ringing familiarity to MoPoers ** 1946 comes closest for me with The Postman Always Rings Twice, It's A Wonderful Life, Gilda, Best Years of Our Lives, The Killers, Notorious, The Razor's Edge, The Big Sleep, The Yearling, My Darling Clementime, Great Expectations, The Stranger, Brief Encounter (which had a 1946 release in the U.S.), Dark Corner, Somewhere in the Night, Diary of a Chambermaid, Bringing Up Father, To Each His Own, The Strange Love of Martha Hyers, and for Alan Ladd fans -- Two Years Before the Mast and the Blue Dahlia -- with Miracle on 34th Street sneaking under there but not really cuz it's a 1947 SUMMER release but I always lop it in there because 1946-1947 were great years for post-war Hollywood (where box-office attendance reached its peak, never to be topped again in America). ** I can think of these titles for 1939 alone; those listed in BOLD were nominated for Best Picture (back then there were 10 nominees in this category): The Women Young Mr. Lincoln Gulliver's Travels Wizard of Oz Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Gone With the Wind Beau Geste Dark Victory Destry Rides Again Goodbye Mr. Chips Drums Along the Mohawk Hunchback of Notre Dame Ninotchka Only Angels Have Wings Of Mice and Men Love Affair Stanley and Livingstone Roaring Twenties Wuthering Heights Alexander Graham Bell Stagecoach Gunga Din Hound of the Baskervilles On Borrowed Time That's a list would ordinarily cover several decades of greatness, let alone a single year. Some films released that year were of course way better than others, and some
Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror
Just as I planned... Thanks guys. Any publicity is good publicity. lol OK Scott, you can fix it now... Regards, Gary I am looking for stills or title lobby card of KIMG KONG vrs. KIM JONG-IL - Original Message - From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:55:27 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror whatyamean Neil.. I am looking for Kimg Kong posters At 10:45 PM 6/17/2009, Neil Jaworski wrote: richard, stop being so disingenuous. clearly they meant KIM JONG-IL posters --- On Thu, 18/6/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com wrote: From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: KIMG KONG, Fantasia, Eastwood, Pink Floyd, Wicker Man, KISS, 50's Horror To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Thursday, 18 June, 2009, 3:05 AM I've been looking for KIMG KONG posters for a long time I'm glad somebody finally has one for sale : - )        Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com  ___             How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List                                         Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu           In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L                                      The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder!
You can also add Klaus Dill (Germany) and Ernst Litter (Germany) and Hans O. Wendt (Germany) and Renato Casaro (Italy)... Casaro and KLaus Dill published several books about their movie poster art work as well. Used to collect all of Casaro movie poster work and there is a ton of it. I also ordered all his books directly from Casaro and also asked if he could sign all the books and he did BTW, a large amount of original art work is being auctioned by Dominic in the UK. Best, Philipp -Original Message- From: Dario Casadei m...@vintagemovieart.ca To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 8:05 am Subject: Re: [MOPO] I need help on my next best poster artist poll, and this one is much harder! A couple of favorite of mine. Ballister, Casaro, Aberg and Martinati. Especially The Swedish artist Aberg for his crude photo montages and Anselmo Ballister for creating such great art for the Lady from Shanghai poster. Best, dario. Thanks to all those of you who helped put together the choices for my current best U.S. poster artist poll, and contrary to what some MoPo pundits thought, Saul Bass did NOT run away with it, and in fact did not even win! ? But now I need your help with my next poll, which is far harder, because it is best non-U.S. poster artist. ? Some that come to mind right off are: ? Chantrell (U.K.) Venturi (Argentina) Martinatti (Italy) Ballister (Italy) Mascii (France) Soubie (France) ? but there are lots more, and I would appreciate suggestions on others before I start racking my near-senior brain for others. ? Who do YOU think is the best primarily non-U.S. poster artist, based on their entire body of work, not just one or two great posters? ? Thanks much! ? Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
** Interesting theory, but I'm not quite buying it, unless it's an east vs. west coast cultural thing. Last year I went to a Bette Davis centennial tribute hosted by AMPAS and Olivia de Havilland made a surprise visit, flying all the way from Paris to answer questions about her relationship with Bette -- and the place was packed even though there was no film to show, just a bunch of primo Bette clips; I also remember a screening of The Graduate that had lines snaking around the block at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills (not to be confused with the Kodak Theater in Hollywood), even though the event sold out weeks in advance. The stand-by line was ridiculous; that picture has been re-cycled on DVD many times and the audience was a mix of young and old; of course, for film buffs, the presence of theater director Mike Nichols and co-star Katherine Ross could've been a draw, but I remember being a little disappointed that Dustin Hoffman didn't show. ** No, there's gotta be something else at play especially when L.A., which is hardly a mecca for high culture -- can outdraw NY for these vintage film beauties screened in an high quality environment. The Goldwyn Theater is massive and everytime I go to these things, nearly every seat is filled; the sound system is great and people are polite. This theater has magnificent one-sheets of the Best Picture winners on display, some linen-backed, and some not. And there's always a roped off section for celebrities who show up -- upper middle center of the theater. Probably the same set-up in NY, which I have to think is a superior experience to L.A. with its traffic problems and lack of live theater etiquette already prevalent mid-town. ** With Robert Osbourne of TCM hosting the 1939 series in NY, I'm flummoxed. I don't pay much attention to the present-day interests of Generation X, Y or the New Millennials because I'm optimistic that if they like films at all, they'll eventually come around to appreciating the classics. I remember as a pre-teen somewhat detesting B/W films until I saw Casablanca -- and that got the ball rolling. $5 to see a pristine GWTW or Wizard of Oz print with big-time sound in a luxurious theater? Shoot, I'd pay $20 or more for the same experience. -d. -Original Message- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:55 -0400 From: fdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU I think it's more than the economy. It's the availability of these titles on DVD and Generation X. My father-in-law loves these movies but he'd just as soon watch them on his miniscule analog TV set at home and Generation X wouldn't know a good movie from StarTrek. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Toochis Morin Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:20 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 It's a sad state of affairs in NYC. The largest industry has been hit hard. Maybe that's the reason for the lack of enthusiasm. I wish I were there to watch it! Toochis -Original Message- From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:56:07 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 Thanks to all who wrote private notes about my post last night re: Hollywood's Greatest Year, 1939. Honestly, I got the press release announcing the L.A. version of the 1939 series with clean prints and super sound -- and I thought I had a jump on everyone else -- but NO. The tickets for the most popular showings were sold out online within minutes; I would LOVE to see most of these films on a big screen, which include shorts, cartoons, newsreels and other period pieces; it's the best buy anywhere. I'm thinking that film buffs in in NY aren't interested in this thing because of traffic or whatever, I mean, some of the showings are on a weekday; but the public transit system can't be beat out there -- and the GWTW showing is on a Saturday afternoon with an intermission. I was just puzzled, that's all. -d. -Original Message- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:04 -0700 From: davidmkusum...@hotmail.com Subject: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ** Amazingly -- the AMPAS 1939 Best Picture series in New York is -- as of this moment -- just two days before opening -- NOT sold out! What's wrong with you guys back east? ** Here in Southern California, the two most popular pictures nominated for Best Picture sold out instantly (GWTW and Wizard of Oz). The tickets are dirt cheap, the accommodations are clean and spotless, the Academy screen is gigantic; the prints are the best -- with the only downside being no refreshments allowed inside (but that's always been a plus and THE
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
There used to be a lot of really good revival houses in NY that showed the classics as well as lesser known titles. Do you know how many are around today? NONE. There's the Film Society of Lincoln Center but their choice of films has gotten extremely precious and eclectic, I suspect because nobody was going to see titles they could watch on DVD. It's too bad because watching films on television is just a different experience from watching films on big screens such as the one at Radio City Music Hall, which also does not show movies anymore. Too bad. Generation X doesn't have any idea what they're missing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 ** Interesting theory, but I'm not quite buying it, unless it's an east vs. west coast cultural thing. Last year I went to a Bette Davis centennial tribute hosted by AMPAS and Olivia de Havilland made a surprise visit, flying all the way from Paris to answer questions about her relationship with Bette -- and the place was packed even though there was no film to show, just a bunch of primo Bette clips; I also remember a screening of The Graduate that had lines snaking around the block at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills (not to be confused with the Kodak Theater in Hollywood), even though the event sold out weeks in advance. The stand-by line was ridiculous; that picture has been re-cycled on DVD many times and the audience was a mix of young and old; of course, for film buffs, the presence of theater director Mike Nichols and co-star Katherine Ross could've been a draw, but I remember being a little disappointed that Dustin Hoffman didn't show. ** No, there's gotta be something else at play especially when L.A., which is hardly a mecca for high culture -- can outdraw NY for these vintage film beauties screened in an high quality environment. The Goldwyn Theater is massive and everytime I go to these things, nearly every seat is filled; the sound system is great and people are polite. This theater has magnificent one-sheets of the Best Picture winners on display, some linen-backed, and some not. And there's always a roped off section for celebrities who show up -- upper middle center of the theater. Probably the same set-up in NY, which I have to think is a superior experience to L.A. with its traffic problems and lack of live theater etiquette already prevalent mid-town. ** With Robert Osbourne of TCM hosting the 1939 series in NY, I'm flummoxed. I don't pay much attention to the present-day interests of Generation X, Y or the New Millennials because I'm optimistic that if they like films at all, they'll eventually come around to appreciating the classics. I remember as a pre-teen somewhat detesting B/W films until I saw Casablanca -- and that got the ball rolling. $5 to see a pristine GWTW or Wizard of Oz print with big-time sound in a luxurious theater? Shoot, I'd pay $20 or more for the same experience. -d. -Original Message- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:55 -0400 From: fdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU I think it's more than the economy. It's the availability of these titles on DVD and Generation X. My father-in-law loves these movies but he'd just as soon watch them on his miniscule analog TV set at home and Generation X wouldn't know a good movie from StarTrek. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Toochis Morin Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:20 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 It's a sad state of affairs in NYC. The largest industry has been hit hard. Maybe that's the reason for the lack of enthusiasm. I wish I were there to watch it! Toochis -Original Message- From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:56:07 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 Thanks to all who wrote private notes about my post last night re: Hollywood's Greatest Year, 1939. Honestly, I got the press release announcing the L.A. version of the 1939 series with clean prints and super sound -- and I thought I had a jump on everyone else -- but NO. The tickets for the most popular showings were sold out online within minutes; I would LOVE to see most of these films on a big screen, which include shorts, cartoons, newsreels and other period pieces; it's the best buy anywhere. I'm thinking that film buffs in in NY aren't interested in this thing because of traffic or whatever, I mean, some of the showings are on a weekday; but the public transit system can't be beat out there -- and the GWTW showing is on a Saturday
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
I'm sad to hear that Franc.. It's one of the things I miss about back home in NYC that we had all those little theatres that showed French movies and such. there used to be a theatre on - I want to say 13th street - about 1st/2nd ave that showed that stuff (it was to be sure between 8th st 14th street area).. Of course I'm talking 30 years ago. I used to see one of my favorite films A Film About Jimi Hendrix - once or twice a year at that theatre..it was very small, maybe 300-400 seats. I also saw Claire's Knee there with my first girlfriend back when I was 17 or so.. I have no illusions that it's still there At 03:19 PM 6/18/2009, Franc wrote: There used to be a lot of really good revival houses in NY that showed the classics as well as lesser known titles. Do you know how many are around today? NONE. There's the Film Society of Lincoln Center but their choice of films has gotten extremely precious and eclectic, I suspect because nobody was going to see titles they could watch on DVD. It's too bad because watching films on television is just a different experience from watching films on big screens such as the one at Radio City Music Hall, which also does not show movies anymore. Too bad. Generation X doesn't have any idea what they're missing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 ** Interesting theory, but I'm not quite buying it, unless it's an east vs. west coast cultural thing. Last year I went to a Bette Davis centennial tribute hosted by AMPAS and Olivia de Havilland made a surprise visit, flying all the way from Paris to answer questions about her relationship with Bette -- and the place was packed even though there was no film to show, just a bunch of primo Bette clips; I also remember a screening of The Graduate that had lines snaking around the block at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills (not to be confused with the Kodak Theater in Hollywood), even though the event sold out weeks in advance. The stand-by line was ridiculous; that picture has been re-cycled on DVD many times and the audience was a mix of young and old; of course, for film buffs, the presence of theater director Mike Nichols and co-star Katherine Ross could've been a draw, but I remember being a little disappointed that Dustin Hoffman didn't show. ** No, there's gotta be something else at play especially when L.A., which is hardly a mecca for high culture -- can outdraw NY for these vintage film beauties screened in an high quality environment. The Goldwyn Theater is massive and everytime I go to these things, nearly every seat is filled; the sound system is great and people are polite. This theater has magnificent one-sheets of the Best Picture winners on display, some linen-backed, and some not. And there's always a roped off section for celebrities who show up -- upper middle center of the theater. Probably the same set-up in NY, which I have to think is a superior experience to L.A. with its traffic problems and lack of live theater etiquette already prevalent mid-town. ** With Robert Osbourne of TCM hosting the 1939 series in NY, I'm flummoxed. I don't pay much attention to the present-day interests of Generation X, Y or the New Millennials because I'm optimistic that if they like films at all, they'll eventually come around to appreciating the classics. I remember as a pre-teen somewhat detesting B/W films until I saw Casablanca -- and that got the ball rolling. $5 to see a pristine GWTW or Wizard of Oz print with big-time sound in a luxurious theater? Shoot, I'd pay $20 or more for the same experience. -d. -Original Message- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:55 -0400 From: mailto:fdav...@verizon.netfdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To: mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUMoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU I think it's more than the economy. It's the availability of these titles on DVD and Generation X. My father-in-law loves these movies but he'd just as soon watch them on his miniscule analog TV set at home and Generation X wouldn't know a good movie from StarTrek. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Toochis Morin Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:20 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 It's a sad state of affairs in NYC. The largest industry has been hit hard. Maybe that's the reason for the lack of enthusiasm. I wish I were there to watch it! Toochis -Original Message- From: David Kusumoto mailto:davidmkusum...@hotmail.comdavidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUMoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent:
[MOPO] FACLOSING! MANY US 1SHT COMBO LOTS GREAT STARS + FILMS LOWER OPENING BIDS+ BIN
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[MOPO] has anyone ever seen this advance teaser 1sh for WESTWORLD from 1973?
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Re: [MOPO] has anyone ever seen this advance teaser 1sh for WESTWORLD from 1973?
That is really fantastic! It's the kind of thing I would collect. Love it! Channing On Jun 18, 2009, at 3:44 PM, David Lieberman wrote: I love this film(I heard they were doing a remake by the way) I never knew this one sheet even existed! http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/aapics09/wwjun09ebay.jpg David Lieberman CineMasterpieces.com | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Original Movie Posters | 602 309 0500 | Office/Gallery Open By Appt. Only. Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www .filmfan .com___How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.eduin the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] has anyone ever seen this advance teaser 1sh for WESTWORLD from 1973?
Dave there already was a remake of sorts that comes to mind. They called it.. Jurassic Park well actually.. it's just an old storyline from the 30s-50s pulps regurgitated in many different ways At 03:44 PM 6/18/2009, David Lieberman wrote: I love this film(I heard they were doing a remake by the way) I never knew this one sheet even existed! http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/aapics09/wwjun09ebay.jpghttp://www.cinemasterpieces.com/aapics09/wwjun09ebay.jpg David Lieberman http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/CineMasterpieces.com | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Original Movie Posters | 602 309 0500 | Office/Gallery Open By Appt. Only. -- Download the http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0004AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
You may be talking about the Phoenix or the Variety which are both gone or the Theatre St. Mark's which is also gone. Gone also are the New Yorker and the Thalia uptown, which sucked as a theater because it had rear-screen projection, but was a revival house nonetheless. Leonard Nimoy funded a Thalia screening room at Symphony Space but it's selection of films leaves something to be desired. I stopped going to MOMA to see films but the museum staff ran the film program so unprofessionally and their house prints were the pits. There's really no place to see any classic films in NYC on an on-going basis. At least in Hollywood, the Egyptian is dedicated to preserving some of the history of the town. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:30 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 I'm sad to hear that Franc.. It's one of the things I miss about back home in NYC that we had all those little theatres that showed French movies and such. there used to be a theatre on - I want to say 13th street - about 1st/2nd ave that showed that stuff (it was to be sure between 8th st 14th street area).. Of course I'm talking 30 years ago. I used to see one of my favorite films A Film About Jimi Hendrix - once or twice a year at that theatre..it was very small, maybe 300-400 seats. I also saw Claire's Knee there with my first girlfriend back when I was 17 or so.. I have no illusions that it's still there At 03:19 PM 6/18/2009, Franc wrote: There used to be a lot of really good revival houses in NY that showed the classics as well as lesser known titles. Do you know how many are around today? NONE. There's the Film Society of Lincoln Center but their choice of films has gotten extremely precious and eclectic, I suspect because nobody was going to see titles they could watch on DVD. It's too bad because watching films on television is just a different experience from watching films on big screens such as the one at Radio City Music Hall, which also does not show movies anymore. Too bad. Generation X doesn't have any idea what they're missing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [ mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 ** Interesting theory, but I'm not quite buying it, unless it's an east vs. west coast cultural thing. Last year I went to a Bette Davis centennial tribute hosted by AMPAS and Olivia de Havilland made a surprise visit, flying all the way from Paris to answer questions about her relationship with Bette -- and the place was packed even though there was no film to show, just a bunch of primo Bette clips; I also remember a screening of The Graduate that had lines snaking around the block at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills (not to be confused with the Kodak Theater in Hollywood), even though the event sold out weeks in advance. The stand-by line was ridiculous; that picture has been re-cycled on DVD many times and the audience was a mix of young and old; of course, for film buffs, the presence of theater director Mike Nichols and co-star Katherine Ross could've been a draw, but I remember being a little disappointed that Dustin Hoffman didn't show. ** No, there's gotta be something else at play especially when L.A., which is hardly a mecca for high culture -- can outdraw NY for these vintage film beauties screened in an high quality environment. The Goldwyn Theater is massive and everytime I go to these things, nearly every seat is filled; the sound system is great and people are polite. This theater has magnificent one-sheets of the Best Picture winners on display, some linen-backed, and some not. And there's always a roped off section for celebrities who show up -- upper middle center of the theater. Probably the same set-up in NY, which I have to think is a superior experience to L.A. with its traffic problems and lack of live theater etiquette already prevalent mid-town. ** With Robert Osbourne of TCM hosting the 1939 series in NY, I'm flummoxed. I don't pay much attention to the present-day interests of Generation X, Y or the New Millennials because I'm optimistic that if they like films at all, they'll eventually come around to appreciating the classics. I remember as a pre-teen somewhat detesting B/W films until I saw Casablanca -- and that got the ball rolling. $5 to see a pristine GWTW or Wizard of Oz print with big-time sound in a luxurious theater? Shoot, I'd pay $20 or more for the same experience. -d. -Original Message- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:55 -0400 From: fdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 To:
[MOPO] Looking for Poster
Hello all, I am looking for a poster for a new film coming out called It Might Get Loud. It's a music film. I am looking for a rolled copy, preferably double sided, if it exists, but if you have anything, let me know. Thank you in advance. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com (800) 463-2994 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?
last comic fair I went to a year or so ago, the funniest thing was this stand had 10% off if you buy $20 (or something). This guy had $20 of comics. The seller says JUST SO YOU KNOW I CALCULATE THE DISCOUNT PER COMIC, NOT FROM THE TOTAL. so he got these $2 comics, took 10% off each one seperately, added together and gave a price. I was with my daughter and we laughed our heads off and left. Ari --- On Sun, 31/5/09, Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers? To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Received: Sunday, 31 May, 2009, 7:43 AM I remember well the comic book shows of the late 1960s and early 1970s (were you even alive then, Sean?). There were two distinct groups. First there were these really ancient guys who were in their late 30s and some were even in their 40s, like Phil Seuling, Dale Manesis, Paul Zack, and Russ Cochran among many others (there were just a couple of guys who were even older, like Howard Bayliss, and they seemed like they should have been in a nursing home, but reflecting back on it, they were likely younger than I am today!). Then there were a whole lot of guys in their teens, with just a few in their 20s. Guys like me, Bud Plant, Marty Zweiger, Barry Bauman, Joe Brancatelli, Bob Beerbohm, Tannar Miles, Jeff Greenbaum, and so many more. I wish I could see all of them one more time (if they are still alive). There were just a couple of really whiny young teen guys like Paul Leavitt and Rich Halegua. And there were no females of ANY age whatsoever! When Phil Seuling and Russ Cochran quit their day jobs (as high school teacher and college physics professor) to sell comic books full time, that was BIG news! Those were the days, my friends. Bruce On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Sean Linkenback slinkenb...@bellsouth.net wrote: One thing that I noticed while walking the floors of Cinevent was what seemed to be a dearth of “young blood” at the show, most obvious in the form of no younger dealers (I think I was the baby at the show and I turned 40 this year) and also in no younger collectors in attendance. I certainly realize that eBay and the internet in general have had a chilling effect on conventions/shows overall, but I was still surprised by what I perceived to be a lack of a younger audience interested in movie paper. When doing comic shows, there would always be the “original dealers” who have been selling since the 60s/70s and are still hauling around merchandise in the same boxes they used in 1967, then there would be the guys who started in the 80s/90s who now have a more advanced/mature inventory and offerings, and then the “young guns” who had recently gotten started and had vast inventories of new “hot” comics. The trend would always be that as time goes on, attrition takes a few out of each level, while some step up to the next and more “young guns” enter and start the cycle over. I really don’t see this happening (at shows) with movie paper. There wasn’t a single dealer at the show set up selling rolls of new Dark Knight or Star Trek posters or whatever the flavor of the month is. I know that some are out there – I see them on eBay and on the boards. Do you guys go to shows at all? Or is it that you find Cinevent full of “older” collectors who don’t’ want posters from any movie made in color? Or is it that it is just so much easier to send an email out to your customer list and let them know you have the new Transformers2 poster that you don’t need to spend the extra money to go to a show and try to add to your clientele? Just curious about all this, as I think it would be great if there was a huge poster show where dealers of all eras were set up and there were enough collectors there to make it worthwhile. Sean Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Access Yahoo!7 Mail on your mobile. Anytime. Anywhere. Show me how: http://au.mobile.yahoo.com/mail Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to
Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....
Thanks for posting the serial Earl! That really took me back. I grew up in Houston and it was guys like yourself and Roy Bonario (one of the serial's villains) that got me started collecting movie posters back in 1970. Was that Ken Donnell I saw too? Ron MooreCinema Icons --- On Thu, 6/18/09, Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net wrote: From: Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net Subject: [MOPO] The serial you never saw To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 10:21 AM Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU www.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] THE CREATURE IS UP!
Howdy All! I was riding down the road and just about had a wreck double-necking to see the new Creature From The Black Lagoon billboard just up on my local boulevard. It is underwater green, colorful and lush - very retro - very evocative of the old Universal school of the 1950's. It was like a bit of a time warp - there I was feeling 1954, again. Something tells me unless the movie really, really, and I mean really stinks - The paper on this film is gonna be in great demand - Now's the time to score that Creature billboard you always wished you had! Alan Adler Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....
I think I have the original Mexican Lobby Card Set from this! Great job! Evan - Original Message - From: Captain Bijou captainbi...@comcast.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 9:21:38 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [MOPO] The serial you never saw Forty years ago, I was a drama student at the University of Houston (--Randy Quaid was a classmate of mine and we even appeared in a training film together for the Houston Police Department--), an avid comic book collector and a fan of the old movie serials...just like we used to see at our local bijous on Saturday mornings. I was also an aspiring filmmaker. I made 8mm and Super 8mm short ama-films for years. Sadly, most of those films have been lost through years. However, I did manage to hold on to my final film, Captain America, which featured friends and fellow students at the U of H in a heartfelt homage to the old movie serials. On weekends and evenings -- whenever I could get a cast and enough rolls of black and white film together -- we'd travel to such exotic locals as the Houston Ship Channel, the air conditioning plant at the University of Houston or Todd Shipyards in Galveston to shoot our serial. Unlike today, when broadcast quality movies can be created on one's laptop, we had only an inexpensive camera, a guillotine splicer -- to make tape splices that would not generally show up when projected -- and equal amounts of enthusiasm and imagination. Primitive the result was, to be sure. Years later, I added a musical track from a portable cassette player and narration which I improvised on the spot. Given the time and inclination, since the technology is already on my computer, I could now tighten up the edits, add dialogue and sound effects and re-score the music. One day maybe, I will... Naturally, I was Captain Americaafter all, I owned the suit and tights!! For a time, I aspired to be a stuntman and even knew some of the best in the business: Yakima Canutt, David Sharpe, Jock Mahoney and Tom Steele. To make the fights seem realistic, I had only to call upon my experiences growing up on the Houston's northside. I had, as they say, plenty of opportunities to perfect my technique!! Anyway, here it is for you to enjoy. If nothing else, it's proof positive that we were all younger and innocent once upon a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4tHIyvs82Y Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU www.captainbijou.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
If you are looking for a good revival house -- check out the Stanford Theater in Palo Alto: http://www.stanfordtheatre.org Thats quite a schedule for this summer! Evan - Original Message - From: Franc fdav...@verizon.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:43:18 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 You may be talking about the Phoenix or the Variety which are both gone or the Theatre St. Mark's which is also gone. Gone also are the New Yorker and the Thalia uptown, which sucked as a theater because it had rear-screen projection, but was a revival house nonetheless. Leonard Nimoy funded a Thalia screening room at Symphony Space but it's selection of films leaves something to be desired. I stopped going to MOMA to see films but the museum staff ran the film program so unprofessionally and their house prints were the pits. There's really no place to see any classic films in NYC on an on-going basis. At least in Hollywood, the Egyptian is dedicated to preserving some of the history of the town. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:30 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 I'm sad to hear that Franc.. It's one of the things I miss about back home in NYC that we had all those little theatres that showed French movies and such. there used to be a theatre on - I want to say 13th street - about 1st/2nd ave that showed that stuff (it was to be sure between 8th st 14th street area).. Of course I'm talking 30 years ago. I used to see one of my favorite films A Film About Jimi Hendrix - once or twice a year at that theatre..it was very small, maybe 300-400 seats. I also saw Claire's Knee there with my first girlfriend back when I was 17 or so.. I have no illusions that it's still there At 03:19 PM 6/18/2009, Franc wrote: There used to be a lot of really good revival houses in NY that showed the classics as well as lesser known titles. Do you know how many are around today? NONE. There's the Film Society of Lincoln Center but their choice of films has gotten extremely precious and eclectic, I suspect because nobody was going to see titles they could watch on DVD. It's too bad because watching films on television is just a different experience from watching films on big screens such as the one at Radio City Music Hall, which also does not show movies anymore. Too bad. Generation X doesn't have any idea what they're missing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [ mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 From: MoPo List [ mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 ** Interesting theory, but I'm not quite buying it, unless it's an east vs. west coast cultural thing. Last year I went to a Bette Davis centennial tribute hosted by AMPAS and Olivia de Havilland made a surprise visit, flying all the way from Paris to answer questions about her relationship with Bette -- and the place was packed even though there was no film to show, just a bunch of primo Bette clips; I also remember a screening of The Graduate that had lines snaking around the block at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills (not to be confused with the Kodak Theater in Hollywood), even though the event sold out weeks in advance. The stand-by line was ridiculous; that picture has been re-cycled on DVD many times and the audience was a mix of young and old; of course, for film buffs, the presence of theater director Mike Nichols and co-star Katherine Ross could've been a draw, but I remember being a little disappointed that Dustin Hoffman didn't show. ** No, there's gotta be something else at play especially when L.A., which is hardly a mecca for high culture -- can outdraw NY for these vintage film beauties screened in an high quality environment. The Goldwyn Theater is massive and everytime I go to these things, nearly every seat is filled; the sound system is great and people are polite. This theater has magnificent one-sheets of the Best Picture winners on display, some linen-backed, and some not. And there's always a roped off section for celebrities who show up -- upper middle center of the theater. Probably the same set-up in NY, which I have to think is a superior experience to L.A. with its traffic problems and lack of live theater etiquette already prevalent mid-town. ** With Robert Osbourne of TCM hosting the 1939 series in NY, I'm flummoxed. I don't pay much
Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939
When I was a kid, the Stanford was my childhood movie house for a few years. I saw innumerable kiddie matinees as well as first runs of Planet of the Apes, To Sir With Love, Tony Rome, The Jungle Book and many many more. My family lived in one of those ultra-cool mid- century Modern Eichler homes in Palo Alto and i would take the bus to University Ave. to see movies at the Stanford. Fond memories from a long time ago. Thanks for the reminder, Evan! Channing Thomson P.S. The theatre never looked as good as it does now -- David Packard did a remarkable renovating the place. All of the classic posters came from the store Cinemone (which I ran with Jose Carpio) and from Sothebys auctions. On Jun 18, 2009, at 9:25 PM, Evan Zweifel wrote: If you are looking for a good revival house -- check out the Stanford Theater in Palo Alto: http://www.stanfordtheatre.org Thats quite a schedule for this summer! Evan - Original Message - From: Franc fdav...@verizon.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:43:18 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 You may be talking about the Phoenix or the Variety which are both gone or the Theatre St. Mark's which is also gone. Gone also are the New Yorker and the Thalia uptown, which sucked as a theater because it had rear-screen projection, but was a revival house nonetheless. Leonard Nimoy funded a Thalia screening room at Symphony Space but it's selection of films leaves something to be desired. I stopped going to MOMA to see films but the museum staff ran the film program so unprofessionally and their house prints were the pits. There's really no place to see any classic films in NYC on an on-going basis. At least in Hollywood, the Egyptian is dedicated to preserving some of the history of the town. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:30 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 I'm sad to hear that Franc.. It's one of the things I miss about back home in NYC that we had all those little theatres that showed French movies and such. there used to be a theatre on - I want to say 13th street - about 1st/2nd ave that showed that stuff (it was to be sure between 8th st 14th street area).. Of course I'm talking 30 years ago. I used to see one of my favorite films A Film About Jimi Hendrix - once or twice a year at that theatre..it was very small, maybe 300-400 seats. I also saw Claire's Knee there with my first girlfriend back when I was 17 or so.. I have no illusions that it's still there At 03:19 PM 6/18/2009, Franc wrote: There used to be a lot of really good revival houses in NY that showed the classics as well as lesser known titles. Do you know how many are around today? NONE. There's the Film Society of Lincoln Center but their choice of films has gotten extremely precious and eclectic, I suspect because nobody was going to see titles they could watch on DVD. It's too bad because watching films on television is just a different experience from watching films on big screens such as the one at Radio City Music Hall, which also does not show movies anymore. Too bad. Generation X doesn't have any idea what they're missing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [ mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 From: MoPo List [ mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU ] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Never a bigger year for Hollywood than 1939 ** Interesting theory, but I'm not quite buying it, unless it's an east vs. west coast cultural thing. Last year I went to a Bette Davis centennial tribute hosted by AMPAS and Olivia de Havilland made a surprise visit, flying all the way from Paris to answer questions about her relationship with Bette -- and the place was packed even though there was no film to show, just a bunch of primo Bette clips; I also remember a screening of The Graduate that had lines snaking around the block at the AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills (not to be confused with the Kodak Theater in Hollywood), even though the event sold out weeks in advance. The stand-by line was ridiculous; that picture has been re-cycled on DVD many times and the audience was a mix of young and old; of course, for film buffs, the presence of theater director Mike Nichols and co- star Katherine Ross could've been a draw, but I remember being a little disappointed that Dustin Hoffman didn't show. ** No, there's gotta be something else at play
[MOPO] New York Revival Houses
And what about The Bleecker Street Cinema, which Marshall Lewis and I programmed for 4 years ( after leaving Dan Talbot's New Yorker where we ran a Monday night film society.) The site of the Bleecker is now a chain drugstore, but in its heyday ( the mid 60s ) it was a mega force on the NY revival scene. Besides screening classics ( many of which we unearthed from some very strange places ) the theater gave U.S. premieres to such films as Kenneth Anger's Scorpio Rising, Kurosawa's Lower Depths, a bunch of French New Wave films, several major American independent films, plus one of my favorites The Lady With The Dog. rudy franchi It isn't true that Hollywood is a bitter place, divided by hatred, greed and jealousy, All it takes to bring the community together is a flop by Peter Bogdanovich. Billy Wilder Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] New York Revival Houses
I was too young to see stuff at that theatre in the 1960s when you were there, but I went there alot in the 1970s.. I can't recall what film I was watching, but I do remember the guy at the other end of the row I was in at the back shooting up while we watched the movie At 09:40 PM 6/18/2009, Rudy Franchi wrote: And what about The Bleecker Street Cinema, which Marshall Lewis and I programmed for 4 years ( after leaving Dan Talbot's New Yorker where we ran a Monday night film society.) The site of the Bleecker is now a chain drugstore, but in its heyday ( the mid 60s ) it was a mega force on the NY revival scene. Besides screening classics ( many of which we unearthed from some very strange places ) the theater gave U.S. premieres to such films as Kenneth Anger's Scorpio Rising, Kurosawa's Lower Depths, a bunch of French New Wave films, several major American independent films, plus one of my favorites The Lady With The Dog. rudy franchi It isn't true that Hollywood is a bitter place, divided by hatred, greed and jealousy, All it takes to bring the community together is a flop by Peter Bogdanovich. Billy Wilder Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
