Re: [MOPO] Oscars -SNOOZEABLE
It is a shame that Greenwood's score was denied a nomination on a technicality that some of his music (not the Brahms or any other previously recorded music by other artists) had been released on other projects. His score certainly played a huge part in the vibe of the film and there wasn't another score out there, in my mind, that was more memorable or key to the film's ability to work. I think the Coens certainly earned their oscar. It's a shame that TWBB didn't show up at previous oscars since there have been so many bad years (in the way of nominees). The fact that TWBB and NCFOM arrived in the same year and were both nominated is some kind of miracle. PTA and the Coens have plenty of films left in them. The academy awards should lay off the clip shows if only to avoid reminding the viewers at home how far Hollywood has fallen from the level of class it once had and that no matter how bad the stars were behind the scenes they could carry themselves in a way that was abmirable in public. In the same vein I agree that John Stewert, while a funny guy in his own right, is not the right choice for the Oscars. But who are we kidding? The show as a whole is a disaster because people don't really hold actors or hollywood in the same esteem it once did. There is a cynical viewpoint these days and the magic and allure of Hollywood is, in my opinion, gone and it is the 800 lbs gorilla lingering in the room casting a huge shadow over their vain attempt to pretend that the world is still mesmorized by their dog & pony-self-love-athon. How many times did we have to hear actors and directors talk about how wonderful Hollywood is? Even tired old Jack Nickolson tried to sell us on this! idea and it just sounds so creaky. There is only a thin thread of integrity left in the oscars. Still lovin the movies (the few good ones anyway).. Aaron Kirby McDaniel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Franc's comments about JONNY GREENWOOD'S score for THERE WILL BE > BLOOD are in line with my own. Fantastic score from him. Of course, > there WAS some > Brahms in there. However I thought THERE WILL BE BLOOD was a > magnificent movie, the best of PT Anderson's films. As far as Best > Actress I would have chosen Ellen Page or the wonderful Julie > Christie. LA VIE EN ROSE, for me, was jumbled, although her > performance was the best thing about it. > > The big disappointment for me was that HAL HOLBROOK did not win Best > Supporting Actor. He was the absolute light of INTO THE WILD and his > role was actually a supporting role, > which JAVIER BARDEM'S (in NO COUNTRY) was not. I don't know what the > rules are that govern nominations in this category, but I've seen > this before. That role was too central > to the film - and too big - to be considered supporting. This says > nothing about Bardem's performance, which I thought was great. > > Kirby > > On Feb 25, 2008, at 6:38 PM, Franc wrote: > > > I hated both films. I thought La Vie En Rose was one of the most > > inept star-is-born films I’d ever seen. Here’s an example of how > > inept that is: just as Piaf is making her big breakthrough, she > > opens her mouth to sing and the director actually cuts away from > > the vocal track and provides an orchestra-only track with a > > montage. You don’t have the pleasure of a) hearing her sing or b) > > being finally transformed into a star. The flashbacks at the end of > > the film refer to scenes that were apparently cut from the film and > > have no reference. You just never understand from this film why > > this dreadful, rather plain-looking woman ever became so popular, > > especially given that everyone of her songs sound virtually alike. > > > > There Will Be Blood was so under-written and stillborn; I never > > felt there was any motivation for DDL’s character. His performance > > left me with the impression that he was over-acting so badly > > because frankly the character didn’t exist anywhere in the script > > and he was trying to fill in the blanks.. I did like the scoring to > > the film and of course that was totally overlooked by the Oscars. > > > > In contrast to the above two films, I thought Atonement was > > beautifully written and acted. I especially liked the way multiple > > point of views were handled in the film. Needless to say, this film > > did not fair particularly well last night either. > > > > Franc > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > > Bruce Hershenson > > Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:19 PM > > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > > Subject: Re: [MOPO] Oscars -SNOOZEABLE > > > > Franc Martarella wrote, "I though Daniel Day Lewis and Marion > > Cotillard gave two of the worst over-the-top, scenery-chewing, > > histrionic performances I had seen all year in two very badly > > written films" > > > > But OTHER THAN the terribly
Re: [MOPO] DVD RECORDERS -- BLUE RAY MGM-HD
I am with you Kirby, MGMHD has been a revelation in regards to their movie selections. They have been running some really great stuff. I hope they continue in their current style of programming. If only TCM would get on board with HD soon. -Aaron Kirby McDaniel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael and all: > > I have been watching older films in HI-DEF on the MGM-HD > channel (255) on DirecTV. Films like: > REBEL IN TOWN > TOPKAPI > RED RIVER > REAR WINDOW > PSYCHO > THE INDIAN FIGHTER > THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH > > The schedule for today includes hi-def masters of DIE MONSTER DIE and > THE > LAST MAN ON EARTH. > > After watching these older films in HI-DEF, I would > not invest in any kind of older DVD technology because > the difference in the viewing experience just in the photography alone > is enormous. > > CHECK IT OUT: > > http://www.mgmhd.com/ > > > Kirby McDaniel > www.movieart.net > > > On Mar 1, 2008, at 10:07 AM, Michael B wrote: > > > i want to buy a DVD recorder. my first. > > > > they are cheaper than 100.00 BUT the Blue Ray technology is closer > > to 700.00 > > > > since i would be recording primarily the classics of the 40s and > > 50s off TMC channel etc.. is the extra blue technology worth > > it > > > > of course, i really do want that HI DEF and GREAT SURROUND when i > > record the habdful of current stuff. > > my bose surround system is awesome...you can hear the sound > > effects in china when i watch surround sound effects > > programming. it would be a shame to stifle that system!!! > > > > COMMENTS ??? RECOMMENDATION > > > > > > > > michael > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on > > AOL Living. > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > > ___ > > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > > Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] STAR WARS Poster Question CAN SOMEONE IDENTIFY THIS POSTER???
That poster is a comercial poster sold in 77. I bought one at a Super-X drugstore in late 1977. There are always a few on ebay. Here's one http://cgi.ebay.com/1977-STAR-WARS-Poster-by-Hildebrandt_W0QQitemZ200145083787QQihZ010QQcategoryZ37887QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, Everyone, > > I just came across a poster that I've had rolled in a tube with a lot of > other posters for the past 12 to 15 years. It is a rolled US poster, > measuring approx 20" x 28". It has artwork similar, but I don't believe the > same as > the US Style A Star Wars one sheet. Its artwork is signed by Hildebrandt. > The only writing on the poster are the words STAR WARS, written in letters > outlined in white against a black background near bottom of poster. Along > the > bottom right is printed " c TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORP."---Along the > left bottom of the poster is printed "FACTORS, ETC,INC., BEAR, DEL. U.S.A. > IMAGE > FACTORY INC, HOLLYWOOD, CALIF." I'm sure it's not a reproduction. I was > wondering if some Star Wars expert out there might be able to give me some > insight as to what I have. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks very much, > Rick > > > > ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >___ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > >Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FA:original release Mad,Mad,Mad World japanese poster
Thanks for looking http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3846621540&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting Aaron Bates Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Hammer Frankenstein lot offer or trade
I tried (twice) to sell a 6 insert lot for the 6 Hammer Frankenstein films that starred Peter Cushing. I had 20 people watching the auction and 100 unique views but no takers. My last "buy it now" price was $375. If someone wants to make an offer I am all ears. I would also be willing to trade this lot for an original release "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" 40x60 or 3-sheet or a Star Wars 77 three-sheet. Let me know. Many thanks Aaron Bates 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] STARWARS poster values
I used to be a HUGE SW collector. I have since sold everything but a few favorites. I bought my first SW style A back in the mid 80's and I seem to remember that it cost me $100 then. There are sooo many variations/printings/etc and yet the value of style A is roughly the same. However, some sellers manage to get quite a bit more now and then. The seller Mrs. Miniver has some pretty astronomical prices on various A's that never sell and that he continues to relist. There are never a shortage of these posters- not even the earliest printings. They are everywhere. I keep a saved search that emails me almost daily with star wars posters. Ever since the arrival of Ebay I have wondered why the value of the SW posters hasn't gone down considerably. There are bunches and bunches of these posters. Even the mylar and birthday posters show up with some consistency. I don't think I have a question in mind. I just find it interesting that the prices are all over the place and when I look at the completed auctions- generally the style A goes between $100-$200 (keeping in mind: condition-folded rolled etc - although there doesn't seem to be a shortage of A's in all of those conditions either). Any thoughts? Aaron Bates 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: (seperately now)All six Hammer Frankensteins
14x36 inserts for all 6 Hammer-Cushing Frankenstein films. Low opening bid-no reserve. My seller link below. Thanks! -Aaron Bates http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/vistavision 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] A couple of questions about YOUR opinion of three-sheets and six-sheets
I think a number of poster collectors have dreams of having a giant 3sheet or 6sheet hanging in their office or family room etc. I would love to have a 6 sheet mad mad world framed in my office (i.e. one whole wall). The cost of linenbacking and framing a large format poster is daunting. I know that when I buy a 3-sheet or 6-sheet, I never have immediate plans for it. I assume that somewhere down the line I will linen/frame it and display it. But I would venture to guesss that most people who buy these large posters do nothing with them. They sit in a closet somewhere. "Walton wrote: The simple answer is yesI will go look at your auctions now :-) But also yes...just too damn biga one sheet takes less room...even when it's stored in a cabinet...it's still easier to show friends a one sheet when it's folded up then to try and find the time and the room to show them a 6 six. From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:03 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] A couple of questions about YOUR opinion of three-sheets and six-sheets I am currently auctioning three-sheets and six-sheets so of course they are on my mind! Here are my questions: 1) I see a fair number of the three-sheets and six-sheets where they are currently below the price of the corresponding one-sheet! Is that often the case, and if so, why do you think this happens? 2) I sometimes hear collectors say, "I would buy three-sheets and six-sheets, EXCEPT they are too big for my walls". But many of these same collectors have HUNDREDS or THOUSANDS of one-sheets that sit folded up in boxes, and are never displayed. So, if it is going to sit in a box, what difference do they make if they are one-sheets, three-sheets or six-sheets? 3) Some ad campaigns have three-sheets and six-sheets where they are simply "stretched-out" versions of the one-sheets (like Forbidden Planet), but other times the three-sheets and six-sheets have completely different images. I think that when the three-sheets and six-sheets have similar images to the one-sheet they should sell for somewhat more (due to the greater size and rarity), but if they have superior images they should sell for a lot more, and when they have inferior images (like in the case of The Sin of Nora Moran three-sheet, which is nowhere as nice as the one-sheet) they should sell for a lot less. What do YOU think? 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. _ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you. _ 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] FAVORITE FILM THAT YOU HAVE TO DEFEND
I am enjoying this discussion. I always feel the need to defend War of the Worlds (Spielberg's). I think it is a better and more interesting film than most people give it credit for. I firmly believe that the entire film is a dream (e.g. Invaders from Mars)- Tom Cruise's dream. He falls asleep and then everything starts happening. The entire film is an exaggerated nightmare- his worst nightmare- his parental abilities are tested to the extreme. The very beginning of the film lays out the fact that he is a questionable parent at best. Then, throughout the nightmare, he is faced with parents' worst fears realized (best e.g. is the scene where Cruise is simultaneously dealing with strangers trying to take his daughter and his son being pulled inexplicably towards the military- both primal parental fears). By film's end he proves his parental prowess and in one of the most maligned scenes in the film (the last scene) he hand delivers his children back to his wife safe with his judgmental in-laws ther! e to lay witness. To me this was absolutely Spielberg's intent. Throughout, the film works more in the realm of dream logic (e.g. Cruise's car is the ONLY one that works). If you are still reading, I also find myself defending Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut for one very specific and unique reason: I firmly believe that the film is one big cosmic joke- a black comedy -that even the critics, as far as I could tell, missed entirely. In the simplest of terms it is a story of a husband who get's so jealous about his wife having an imaginary tryst that he spends the rest of the film trying to get laid and he CAN'T! Mr.Tom-universal-sex-symbol-Cruise cannot get laid! And the most exaggerated case in point is that he ends up going to a super deluxe orgy and he STILL can't get laid. I think Kubrick threw a curve ball at us before he died. A very funny curve ball. 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] FAVORITE FILM THAT YOU HAVE TO DEFEND
I agree! This was a another Spielberg film that critics missed the boat on. The critics crabbed about all of the over-the-top scenes (e.g. Jamie touches the plane amid a shower of welding sparks and then the pilots salute him) but that was exactly the point- the second world war as seen through the eyes of a spoiled child who's only coping mechanism was to create fantasy out of reality. A really wonderful film. One of the last films to have that kind of epic scale (before CGI made it more cost effective). So many great big scenes with thousands of extras. Definitely one of Spielberg's most underrated films. Joseph Bonelli wrote: "EMPIRE OF THE SUN" (1987-- Spielberg, directing Christian Bale in possibly the greatest performance by a child actor ever!) Joe B in NOLA --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Michael B wrote: From: Michael B Subject: [MOPO] FAVORITE FILM THAT YOU HAVE TO DEFEND To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 8:46 AM most of our favorite films that we watch over and over, again, share tons of loyalty by others. (CASABLANCA, DOUBLE INDEMNITY, VERTIGO, etc. is on everyone's list.) BUT, what is a favorite film of your that you need to defend? that is, what film do you believe is GREAT but lacks the enthusiasm of others? my answer is THE PARADINE CASE. michael Summer concert season is here! Find your favorite artists on tour at TourTracker.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. 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] can these really fool?
I have purchased a few of this seller's posters (14x36 and 22x28 size). The fronts of these posters would probably fool a casual observer who knew nothing about poster collecting. However, the backs of the posters are crisp, white and are a dead giveaway. Also, the paper is thick card stock paper but whatever it is it is not the same as regular inserts and half sheets. Overall, I think even if you are new to the hobby but have some knowledge you couldn't be fooled by these posters. They look great framed but any kind of closer inspection would reveal their new-ish appearance. -Aaron 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 MOTHER OF ALL POLLS
The actor that I most enjoy is Gene Hackman. He seems to hold a certain level of tension that I love to embrace. He can be gentle and tough with equal ease. I love his anger more than any other actor. Bill Murray makes me smile or even laugh when he shows up suddenly in a scene. That is rare. I always feel that Murray can make whatever film he is in better than it should be. 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] slides worth more than movie poster - It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
I have been watching those auctions carefully. I am a big IAW fan and was definitely shocked at the ending prices each time. There is something to be said about that kind of item. They are totally unique. It's a captured moment in time and I was fascinated by the images. However, I just couldn't go those prices for 5 slides. -Aaron Bates Roland Lataille wrote: > This guy has been selling these movie slides for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad > World for a few months now (five slides at a time) on Ebay. He's getting way > more for the slides than what a movie poster for the same title would fetch. > Amazing. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270366939103 > > 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.
