Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Richard Del Belso]

And where is Walter Reuben?


Richard Del Belso


 



Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:25:02 -0400
From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com
Subject: Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

where is the mensch -Ira Rubenstein ?? 

havent seen  a post in awhile.

Speak Up Ira!
 Tom




Bruce Hershenson wrote:


I kind of knew it was futile to ask lurkers to post (if they did that, they 
wouldn't be lurkers!), but at least we did manage to flush a few out of the 
weeds.
 
Anyone else?
 
Bruce


On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Joseph Bonelli  wrote:





And I almost went off the wagon to drink to it  Joe B in NOLA

--- On Thu, 6/4/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art  wrote:


From: Richard Halegua Comic Art  

Subject: Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 11:45 AM 



I already drank to it


At 06:39 AM 6/4/2009, Kenwick Cook wrote:

In a message dated 6/4/2009 7:55:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, 
bbr...@pipeline.com writes:


and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I 

believe Will Farrell is as funny as

a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as watching paint dry.

... and I'll drink to that!!!
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Tom Martin]

where is the mensch -Ira Rubenstein ??

havent seen  a post in awhile.

Speak Up Ira!
Tom




Bruce Hershenson wrote:

I kind of knew it was futile to ask lurkers to post (if they did that, 
they wouldn't be lurkers!), but at least we did manage to flush a few 
out of the weeds.
 
Anyone else?
 
Bruce


On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Joseph Bonelli <mailto:joebom...@yahoo.com>> wrote:


And I almost went off the wagon to drink to it  Joe B in NOLA

--- On Thu, 6/4/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art mailto:sa...@comic-art.com>> wrote:


From: Richard Halegua Comic Art mailto:sa...@comic-art.com>>

        Subject: Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a
lurker on MoPo?
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
<mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 11:45 AM


I already drank to it


At 06:39 AM 6/4/2009, Kenwick Cook wrote:


In a message dated 6/4/2009 7:55:21 A.M. Central Daylight
Time, bbr...@pipeline.com <mailto:bbr...@pipeline.com> writes:

and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of
cinema). I
believe Will Farrell is as funny as
a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as
watching paint dry.

... and I'll drink to that!!!
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Bruce Hershenson]

I kind of knew it was futile to ask lurkers to post (if they did that, they
wouldn't be lurkers!), but at least we did manage to flush a few out of the
weeds.

Anyone else?

Bruce

On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Joseph Bonelli  wrote:

>   And I almost went off the wagon to drink to it  Joe B in NOLA
>
> --- On *Thu, 6/4/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art *wrote:
>
>
> From: Richard Halegua Comic Art 
> Subject: Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on
> MoPo?
> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
> Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 11:45 AM
>
> I already drank to it
>
>
> At 06:39 AM 6/4/2009, Kenwick Cook wrote:
>
> In a message dated 6/4/2009 7:55:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> bbr...@pipeline.com writes:
>  and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I
> believe Will Farrell is as funny as
> a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as watching paint
> dry.
>
> ... and I'll drink to that!!!
>
>
> Frankenwick
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Joseph Bonelli]

And I almost went off the wagon to drink to it  Joe B in NOLA

--- On Thu, 6/4/09, Richard Halegua Comic Art  wrote:


From: Richard Halegua Comic Art 
Subject: Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 11:45 AM


I already drank to it


At 06:39 AM 6/4/2009, Kenwick Cook wrote:

In a message dated 6/4/2009 7:55:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, 
bbr...@pipeline.com writes:


and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I 

believe Will Farrell is as funny as

a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as watching paint dry.

... and I'll drink to that!!!
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Richard Halegua Comic Art]

I already drank to it


At 06:39 AM 6/4/2009, Kenwick Cook wrote:
In a message dated 6/4/2009 7:55:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, 
bbr...@pipeline.com writes:

and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I
believe Will Farrell is as funny as
a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as watching paint dry.

... and I'll drink to that!!!


Frankenwick

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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Bruce Hershenson]

Good points, Holiday!

Someone should make a movie about all the intolerance there is in the world.
Oh wait, someone already did! Maybe Quenton Tarrantino can do a
modern re-make (that is one movie I would likely avoid).

Bruce

On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Holiday Russell  wrote:

> Thanks, Bruce.  You're one of the few people on this list that has
> tolerance for just about any collecting interest.  If more folks like you
> participated in the discussions, more folks like me would also participate I
> think.
>
> I collect mostly modern and hypermodern posters for movies that would
> obviously be shunned by the majority of those on this list.  While I respect
> anyone for the right to express their opinion on any subject, I find that
> most on the list are intolerant of other's opinions. That leads, of course,
> to the many fights that seem to break out.  For me, MOPO is basically a
> spectator sport.
>
> But, there is a germ of usefulness that warrants my sifting through the
> posts on a daily basis.
>
> Here's an opinion for all of you to chew on:  the modern world does not
> belong to us. It belongs to the generation coming up behind us.  When you
> ask "why are there no young collectors at cinevent" or some such, it's
> because you have lost touch with the modern world.  Through my two teenage
> children, I'm able to keep up by paying attention to what they think is
> cool, is "in" and what they think looks or sounds beautiful.  It forges a
> great relationship between us, and I find more interesting their view of the
> world versus the view of a few cronies that are self-absorbed in their own
> collecting to such an extent that they would sweep aside movie making over
> the past 40 years as basically irrelevant.
>
> If you care to look, you can see what interests me:  http:/
> www.mypostercollection.com
>
> Holiday Russell
>
>
> On Jun 4, 2009, at 8:16 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote:
>
>   I am sure we all notice that around 20 or 30 people regularly post to
>> MoPo, and yet there are apparently hundreds of other members who receive
>> these e-mails, yet never post at all!
>>
>> I thought it would be nice to give these people a chance to come out of
>> the shadows (so to speak), if only for a single post, to explain why they
>> never post, and to see what it is about MoPo that makes them want to stay
>> members, even though they never contribute. Now of course we know that the
>> dealers who solely post for sale or for auction posts are here for the free
>> advertising, but how about the rest of you?
>>
>> Who'll go first?
>>
>> Bruce
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Sean Linkenback]

>From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Michael
B
>i still dont understand the high values placed on 007, star wars, japanese
art of godzilla, etc.



Do you really not understand them, or you just don't agree with them?

I don't collect Star Wars either, but I certainly understand the influence
it had on my generation, the movies that followed and the fact that people
are attracted to it on a visceral level.  

I believe James Bond had a similar influence on the generation before mine,
and Godzilla.well he's just the king.  ;-)






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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Heidi Herr]

Hi!   I must say that I am a mere lurker simply because as someone
relatively new to collecting film paper (it’s been about two years), I do
not feel I have much to add to the various conversations.  Plus, between
work and going back to school to receive one of the nerdiest of all degrees,
a masters in library sciences, I’m rather short on time!

Also, my collection is all over the place because I purchase posters and
lobby cards based on the artwork, and not the star or title (though I do own
a few pieces for movies I adore, like Lubitsch’s One Hour With You, Godard’s
MadeinUSA and Morrissey’s Women in Revolt), so I really don’t have a field
of expertise within the hobby.  As for movies themselves, my favorites tend
to be silent flicks, pre-codes , and 1960’s art house/ New Wave features,  none
of which  seem to necessarily be huge points of interest for the active
contributors to MOPO.  Real quick -- I guess I should clarify – when I say
“my” collection I really mean the collection I have started with my husband.
  And believe it or not, we never argue over buying posters – we both
genuinely believe they are one of life’s necessities!

Anyway, despite my lurker status, I love reading the comments left by others
as I’ve found most of them to be quite informative and even sometimes
downright groovy!

Heidi


On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 8:16 AM, Bruce Hershenson
wrote:

> I am sure we all notice that around 20 or 30 people regularly post to MoPo,
> and yet there are apparently hundreds of other members who receive these
> e-mails, yet never post at all!
>
> I thought it would be nice to give these people a chance to come out of the
> shadows (so to speak), if only for a single post, to explain why they never
> post, and to see what it is about MoPo that makes them want to stay members,
> even though they never contribute. Now of course we know that the dealers
> who solely post for sale or for auction posts are here for the free
> advertising, but how about the rest of you?
>
> Who'll go first?
>
> Bruce
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Holiday Russell]

Thanks, Bruce.  You're one of the few people on this list that has  
tolerance for just about any collecting interest.  If more folks like  
you participated in the discussions, more folks like me would also  
participate I think.


I collect mostly modern and hypermodern posters for movies that would  
obviously be shunned by the majority of those on this list.  While I  
respect anyone for the right to express their opinion on any subject,  
I find that most on the list are intolerant of other's opinions. That  
leads, of course, to the many fights that seem to break out.  For me,  
MOPO is basically a spectator sport.


But, there is a germ of usefulness that warrants my sifting through  
the posts on a daily basis.


Here's an opinion for all of you to chew on:  the modern world does  
not belong to us. It belongs to the generation coming up behind us.   
When you ask "why are there no young collectors at cinevent" or some  
such, it's because you have lost touch with the modern world.  Through  
my two teenage children, I'm able to keep up by paying attention to  
what they think is cool, is "in" and what they think looks or sounds  
beautiful.  It forges a great relationship between us, and I find more  
interesting their view of the world versus the view of a few cronies  
that are self-absorbed in their own collecting to such an extent that  
they would sweep aside movie making over the past 40 years as  
basically irrelevant.


If you care to look, you can see what interests me:  
http:/www.mypostercollection.com

Holiday Russell

On Jun 4, 2009, at 8:16 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote:

I am sure we all notice that around 20 or 30 people regularly post  
to MoPo, and yet there are apparently hundreds of other members who  
receive these e-mails, yet never post at all!


I thought it would be nice to give these people a chance to come out  
of the shadows (so to speak), if only for a single post, to explain  
why they never post, and to see what it is about MoPo that makes  
them want to stay members, even though they never contribute. Now of  
course we know that the dealers who solely post for sale or for  
auction posts are here for the free advertising, but how about the  
rest of you?


Who'll go first?

Bruce
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Michael B]

I think a graphically beautiful insert from a 1937?
Monogram picture?
has greater value that a pristine one sheet from Breakfast at Tiffany's.?





i agree with that premise.? however, i would say it differently...? any 
great poster from a great movie of the 30s,40s as far more impressive than a 
poster of the 60s+? 

i still dont understand the high values placed on 007, star wars, japanese art 
of godzilla, etc.

maybe, my prejudice is just that artistically, i love the well filmed b&w 
movies.? sure, i love great surround sound films or?a great "modern movie"?, 
but i wouldnt want the posters for them

michael


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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Kenwick Cook]

 
In a message dated 6/4/2009 7:55:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
bbr...@pipeline.com writes:

and just  about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I 
believe Will  Farrell is as funny as
a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as  entertaining as watching paint 
dry.



... and I'll drink to that!!!
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[Phil Edwards]

I think a graphically beautiful insert from a 1937
Monogram picture
has greater value that a pristine one sheet from Breakfast at Tiffany's.


**

I'll certainly drink to that!

Phil Edwards


- Original Message - 
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To: 
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MoPo?



I don't, as a rule, have much of value to contribute to discussions on 
posters, at least
not with dealers or hard core collectors. I collect 16mm films, and will 
buy some advertising
art to display for each of the films in my collection.  I don't have the 
wall space for more than a couple of 1 sheets,

but I do like title cards, and have quite a few of them scattered about.

I find some of the debates fun to read, but there are so many strong 
opinions, and many of them

ill-informed - that offering some commentary would just not be productive.

Also - my personal tastes are not in line with the apparent collective 
thinking
of the group. I think a graphically beautiful insert from a 1937 Monogram 
picture

has greater value that a pristine one sheet from Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Also, I place no value on posters from films made in the last 30 - 40 
years, probably because, for the most part, I
place no value on the movies made during that time period. I can't watch 
bad movies, there just
isn't enough time - I don't think Ed Wood produced enjoyable films - just 
bad ones - and I haven't

seen all the good movies out there yet, so why waste my time.

Also I generally shun movies (and pop culture) that achieved the highest 
accolades from the general
public. for example - movies I just don't like include: 2001, My Fair 
Lady, Lawrence of Arabia, How the

West was Won, Gone with the wind, Maltese Falcon (1941), Fantasia

movies I think are under-rated include: John Wayne's Alamo (but ONLY the 
full version - preferably the

Laser), All I Want For Christmas, Once Upon A Time, Port of Seven Seas.

My Favorite films (and just cause I like 'em, does not mean I think they 
are great movies):
Rhubarb, About Face, Inherit the Wind, A Matter of Life and Death, Maltese 
Falcon (1931),

It Happened Tomorrow

These are in no way comprehensive lists, but are offered to give some idea 
on how my tastes run, and how
different they are from the "conventional wisdom". Its the same with 
music - I could listen to Mario Lanza
all day long - I find luciano pavarotti over blown.  I prefer Norman 
Rockwell to Picasso, Rembrant to Van Gough
and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I 
believe Will Farrell is as funny as
a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as watching paint 
dry.


so it goes

now you see why I keep my mouth shut (metaphorically typing :-)?

Bill


At 09:16 AM 6/4/2009, you wrote:
 thought it would be nice to give these people a chance to come out of 
the shadows (so to speak), if only for a single post, to explain why they 
never post, and to see what it is about MoPo that makes them want to stay 
members, even though they never contribute. Now of course we know that 
the dealers who solely post for sale or for auction posts are here for 
the free advertising, but how about the rest of you?


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Re: [MOPO] My question to 300+ of you: Why are you a lurker on MoPo?

[William A Brent]

I don't, as a rule, have much of value to contribute to discussions 
on posters, at least
not with dealers or hard core collectors. I collect 16mm films, and 
will buy some advertising
art to display for each of the films in my collection.  I don't have 
the wall space for more than a couple of 1 sheets,

but I do like title cards, and have quite a few of them scattered about.

I find some of the debates fun to read, but there are so many strong 
opinions, and many of them

ill-informed - that offering some commentary would just not be productive.

Also - my personal tastes are not in line with the apparent collective thinking
of the group. I think a graphically beautiful insert from a 1937 
Monogram picture

has greater value that a pristine one sheet from Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Also, I place no value on posters from films made in the last 30 - 40 
years, probably because, for the most part, I
place no value on the movies made during that time period. I can't 
watch bad movies, there just
isn't enough time - I don't think Ed Wood produced enjoyable films - 
just bad ones - and I haven't

seen all the good movies out there yet, so why waste my time.

Also I generally shun movies (and pop culture) that achieved the 
highest accolades from the general
public. for example - movies I just don't like include: 2001, My Fair 
Lady, Lawrence of Arabia, How the

West was Won, Gone with the wind, Maltese Falcon (1941), Fantasia

movies I think are under-rated include: John Wayne's Alamo (but ONLY 
the full version - preferably the

Laser), All I Want For Christmas, Once Upon A Time, Port of Seven Seas.

My Favorite films (and just cause I like 'em, does not mean I think 
they are great movies):
Rhubarb, About Face, Inherit the Wind, A Matter of Life and Death, 
Maltese Falcon (1931),

It Happened Tomorrow

These are in no way comprehensive lists, but are offered to give some 
idea on how my tastes run, and how
different they are from the "conventional wisdom". Its the same with 
music - I could listen to Mario Lanza
all day long - I find luciano pavarotti over blown.  I prefer Norman 
Rockwell to Picasso, Rembrant to Van Gough
and just about anybody to Keanu Reeves (the black hole of cinema). I 
believe Will Farrell is as funny as

a cry for help, and Britney Spears is as entertaining as watching paint dry.

so it goes

now you see why I keep my mouth shut (metaphorically typing :-)?

Bill


At 09:16 AM 6/4/2009, you wrote:
 thought it would be nice to give these people a chance to come out 
of the shadows (so to speak), if only for a single post, to explain 
why they never post, and to see what it is about MoPo that makes 
them want to stay members, even though they never contribute. Now 
of course we know that the dealers who solely post for sale or for 
auction posts are here for the free advertising, but how about the rest of you?


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