Re: [MOPO] This Is Patently Absurd

2008-09-02 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Duh Seller's Rong Patrick On Sep 1, 2008, at 11:45 PM, MotionPictureArt.com wrote: I thought it was: Demonize Sellers Rightfully MotionPictureArt.com Movie Posters, Lobby Cards and more... http://www.MotionPictureArt.com - Original Message - From: Ari Richards [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MOPO] McCain Ad Featuring The Ten Commadments

2008-08-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yep, Bob, spot on...especially if they're left wing tools. Any double-speak, or reduce the infraction by reduction of the victim by calling names is always a fine start. I'm sure you can fill in the rest of the hackneyed blanks on your own. Patrick On Aug 24, 2008, at 8:20 PM, Robert D.

Re: [MOPO] EBAY Selling

2008-08-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Hm, sounds like a VERY Seller Friendly atmosphere is reaching it's zenith at Ebay. Anyone ever give any thought to a 'master plan' of pushing all Sellers to other venues so a more 'natural' genesis of Ebay becoming a retail Buy It Now/No Auction site finally becomes a reality? Just

Re: [MOPO] free shipping

2008-08-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yeah, David, I definitely don't put much 'stock' in the mucky-mucks running this company (into the ground), Patrick On Aug 25, 2008, at 4:44 PM, David Lieberman wrote: no way will we do free shippingunless of course they force us toand by the looks of things lately I

Re: [MOPO] McCain Ad Featuring The Ten Commadments

2008-08-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
? Phil - Original Message - From: Patrick Michael Tupy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] McCain Ad Featuring The Ten Commadments Don't know about any infringement with the usage of film clips, but McCain has

Re: [MOPO] Hollywood Poster Frames ~ SUE'S THE WORST!!!

2008-08-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
about...don't use Sue. She'll give your posters more care than you will. Patrick Michael Tupy On Aug 23, 2008, at 8:53 AM, Susan Heim wrote: Hello all, Wow! A girl goes away to sleep for the night and next morning all this love in the mailbox!! Seriously, thank you all so much

Re: [MOPO] FS: GROUNDHOG DAY original one sheet $45.00 rolled + ship.

2008-08-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Kirby, PLEASE stop sending this exact message in the same way at the same time every day! It's been weeks and I feel like this one is on a loop! Patrick On Aug 23, 2008, at 9:47 AM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: I can send a photo if you need one. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film

Re: [MOPO] FS: GROUNDHOG DAY original one sheet $45.00 rolled + ship.

2008-08-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Of course, if it's Groundhog Day, you will ALSO be slow tomorrow...and the next day, and the next day...etcetera, etcetera, etcetera...lol Patrick On Aug 23, 2008, at 10:52 AM, Kenwick Cook wrote: LOL I didn't get it until now... guess I'm slow today It's only a deal if it's where you

Re: [MOPO] McCain Ad Featuring The Ten Commadments

2008-08-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Don't know about any infringement with the usage of film clips, but McCain has continued to use music without permission from several artists including Jackson Browne who is suing his campaign for $75,000 for using his song Runnin' On Empty in one of his t.v. ads without permission.

Re: [MOPO] Here are the complete Seller Changes for EBAY starting in September, 2008 -- COMMENTS?

2008-08-20 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yep, Irving, you couldn't be more right. The idea that you have to reinvent/fix or change Ebay in order to keep their margins is ludicrous. A spinoff site would be expanding rather than contracting and increasing rather than reducing the appeal to all possible buyers. Shocking how these

Re: [MOPO] so what's this person smoking?

2008-08-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Or...he's been abducted and is now trying to 'probe' bidders' wallets... Patrick On Aug 14, 2008, at 4:53 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: I'll bet his $499 is a typo meant to be $4.99 as he has many prints at that price and he even has another listing of this item at $8.63 At

Re: [MOPO] Dark Knight

2008-08-11 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Posthumous Oscar created by Heitah (thing) by Heitah (50.5 min) (print) ? (I like it!) 3 C!s Sat Jul 19 2008 at 18:14:30 A posthumous Oscar is the dead man's Oscar. Dictionary.com defines posthumous as: arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death. The Oscars are the most

[MOPO] WTB: RED MEAT 1 Sheet

2008-08-07 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
A friend is dating one of the actresses from this film and asked me to help him find the poster. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/red_meat/ Anybody, anybody? Thanks, Patrick Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Wow... My collection must be worth more than I thought....

2008-08-04 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Wait, does that mean my DESTRY RIDES AGAIN LC with Jimmy Marlene is worth $5,000?! This is just the best Monday morning news in a long time! Patrick On Aug 4, 2008, at 8:19 AM, pj Angel wrote: And don't forget Rick... Sign up as a New Customer and get 10% off your first purchase any

Re: [MOPO] OT Poster Collectors......Model Citizens?

2008-07-29 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
I LOVE dressing up as The Joker...but to steal posters?!!! Patrick On Jul 29, 2008, at 11:51 AM, MotionPictureArt.com wrote: I know these posters are hard to get, but dressing up as the Joker???!!! MotionPictureArt.com Movie Posters, Lobby Cards and more... http://www.MotionPictureArt.com

Re: [MOPO] OT Poster Collectors......Model Citizens?

2008-07-29 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Mug Shots of this Joker here: http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/20080729/121734282000.html Patrick On Jul 29, 2008, at 11:30 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy Hooligans! Phony 'Joker' Arrested THREE RIVERS, Mich. (July 29) - Police in Michigan have arrested a man who they say tried to

Re: [MOPO] MOPO- whats Missing in the MOVie Today- Tinstown Fizzles

2008-07-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Does the term iTunes not signal that the music industry has not only lost that battle but accepted the future? Look on the bright side, unless we have to have a machine which holds our personal library, at least we won't have to set the clock on your vcr/dvd players. Patrick On Jul

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Good Lord, this is so far afoot from the original question! Craig makes the point that 'Low Budget' is a relative term and arguing it is absurd because it is relative to the original proposition of the post. Can a MAJOR DIRECTOR shoot an 'epic' on a low budget? Bob, I hardly think you

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Dave, I can only point out one very significant issue with your post. Verna Fields was the Oscar Winning Editor on Jaws. Spielberg would be the first to tell you that she saved his ass on that one. She was a great lady and may she rest in peace. Patrick On Jul 22, 2008, at 9:51 PM,

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
-members in the business (willing to work for nearly free) - any other director with the same amount of money, won't have nearly the same amount of resources, so it's hard to really compare... Night, Bob - Original Message - From: Patrick Michael Tupy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert D

[MOPO] New Topic: Who Do You Compare Spielberg To?

2008-07-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Dave, I'm no Spielberg 'is God' fan by any means. For the '...credit belongs to the man in the arena as Teddy Roosevelt so aptly put it. But Spielberg has proven himself in many different genres and by any measure as one of the truly great filmmakers. Sure he's more commercial than

Re: [MOPO] WHO COMPARES TO SPIELBERG?

2008-07-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Roger, Robert Wise was indeed a gifted editor and filmmaker. Still, I don't think he shows the broad and consistent efforts that Hawks or Curtiz showed in so many different genres. And, of course, being the Welles lover that I am, I cannot under any circumstances condone his filming a

Re: [MOPO] WHO COMPARES TO SPIELBERG?

2008-07-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
yeah, well re: Wise...'was just doing his job... excuse, ...Keep in mind that he wasn't doing what his Director wanted him to do, and in fact he knowingly was directing and adding scenes to Welles' film and doing it without the knowledge, much less, approval of Welles. Not to mention that

Re: [MOPO] Estelle Getty gone

2008-07-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yep, and I walked past her place on my hike at 6am this morning... She's a great Hollywood success story...Both links worth a read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estelle_Getty http://tv.yahoo.com/show/30728/news/urn:newsml:tv.ap.org: 20080722:obit_getty Patrick On Jul 22, 2008, at 2:09

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Dave, clearly you did not read my response to John's original post. Here is what I posted in reply: ~~~ John: And I'd like to see Federer, Nadal, the Williams Sisters, etc. play a tournament with wooden rackets. The

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yeah, Dave, I definitely agree with you about John's post as a 'challenge' for today's A-List Directors. But times have clearly changed so I think that without sufficient motivation for one of these A-Listers to take on a smaller project, it's all speculative on our parts. Could they do

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yeah, Dave, you're right. I think the producers of LOTR were brilliant to have made all three of them at once. Those films are a bargain compared to how WB has been making the Harry Potter films, though clearly you'd want to see Harry growing up. But being creative with a budget is

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Oh, dear God! Working with water...give me children and dogs! Patrick On Jul 22, 2008, at 3:44 PM, Richard Evans wrote: For me, he did his best work with a cheap rubber shark. Cheers, Rich Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Can a major director shoot an epic on a low budget?

2008-07-22 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
OMG, I would LOVE to see today's golfers have to use the old equipment! We always hear about how great and superior these current athletes are to past greats. I'm with you, John...let's see. Patrick ps: I think Tiger would likely welcome it and probably challenge everyone on the tour to

Re: [MOPO] Leaving Bad Feedback

2008-07-17 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Michael, I left bad feedback for the first time and did it three times with three different Sellers. The reason: They got paid on time, but never responded to email and never shipped the items. Ebay has suspended two of these Sellers. So weird that they had great feedback right up to

Re: [MOPO] Bruce's Auctions

2008-07-16 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Theater of the mind...a roller coaster for the grey matter, baby. Intellectually, sure, as a glib statement, a ventriloquist on the radio is absurd on it's face, but is it any more absurd than when people complain that Lois Lane can't see that Clarke Kent is Superman with his feeble pair of

Re: [MOPO] Freeman Fisher

2008-07-16 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
The answer is easy; If the interior is linen, then it's Freeman's Jeep and it will only go up in value. Patrick On Jul 16, 2008, at 9:12 AM, Craig Miller wrote: The fact is that the cost is different from the value. Let's say you just bought a brand new 2008 Toyota Camry. You paid

Re: [MOPO] OH GOOD GRIEF FART IN CHURCH ONCE AND EVERYONE CALLS YOU STINKY

2008-07-15 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Freeman, I have four things to say in support of Linenbacking: A SAILOR MADE MAN Further, thank you for the succinct DARK KNIGHT review w/o the gushing spoilers you constantly lob like paper tape grenades when telling me about your fave films (and you know I'm kidding...or am I?). Happy

Re: [MOPO] Please cut it out!

2008-07-15 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Bruce, I agree that no minds appear to have been changed which is why I tried, feebly, to change the subject. However, I couldn't agree with you more. Gay Married folks with guns can do whatever they want... Patrick ps: methinks that's # 2 for me. So any further thoughts shall be

Re: [MOPO] What Is The Worst 1 Sheet Art For A Great Film?

2008-07-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Dear Rich, I got yer 'official list.' Oh and just in case you're wondering. It's great! Patrick On Jul 14, 2008, at 12:02 PM, Richard Evans wrote: I'd say whether Harold and Maude qualifies, depends on how strict your definition of the term great. That's a great film

Re: [MOPO] What Is The Worst 1 Sheet Art For A Great Film? (CLARIFICATION)

2008-07-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
K, CK, I'd say that at the very least, HAROLD AND MAUDE is a great cult fave so let me clarify as there is no need to get into an argument over what is 'great' or not. I really wanted to get everyone's take on how badly the studios or filmmakers can drop the ball on the Ad Art when the

Re: [MOPO] Freeman Fisher

2008-07-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
I never knew such a rule existed. However, I will gladly adhere to it. Even though this post puts me over the limit for today. Patrick On Jul 14, 2008, at 4:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, all, I want to preface this by saying that I consider Freeman a friend of mine---he's as

Re: [MOPO] Freeman Fisher

2008-07-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Michael, I read Freeman's comment completely differently. I didn't think he disagreed with you at all. I took it to mean that from his POV, he was commenting because he felt your statement was obvious and therefore needn't have been made at all. Let's all agree that words tossed about

Re: [MOPO] O.k....Where do you stand?

2008-07-13 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
I have come to the conclusion that all should agree to disagree if they do so, or if not, do not. I, for one, see salient comments on both sides. I cannot disagree with the idea that 'the price paid in order to acquire the poster is the price paid, aka value that the buyer has or will

Re: [MOPO] O.k....Where do you stand?

2008-07-13 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Decent discussion. Horse dead. Well kicked. New topic at further inflaming the MoPoer passions: What, in your opinion is the absolute worst 1Sheet Art for a great or favorite film? On Jul 13, 2008, at 8:31 PM, Ron Moore wrote: Love the discussion. It's been entertaining. However,

[MOPO] NEW TOPIC: What Is The Worst 1 Sheet Art For A Great Film?

2008-07-13 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Mopoer's subjective perspectives Wanted. I will start off with two that I feel could certainly have been more compelling given the terrific films they advertised: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] O.k....Where do you stand?

2008-07-13 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
), but fortunately we all saw through his deception and kept talking about the buyer's premium. This discussion has enough life to drag on for at least two more days. Sincerely, rk On Jul 13, 2008, at 8:49 PM, Patrick Michael Tupy wrote: Decent discussion. Horse dead. Well kicked. New topic

Re: [MOPO] Heath Ledger autographed Batman poster?

2008-07-07 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yeah, and he has two buyers in his feedback of two other allegedly Ledger autographs on DARK KNIGHT posters that they paid $765 and $660! Yikes. Patrick On Jul 7, 2008, at 7:39 PM, Roger Kim wrote: He had the auction going earlier and ended it early. In the earlier auction he showed more

Re: [MOPO] Here's A Good One

2008-07-05 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Davem, You're at the disadvantage of not knowing if the guy/gal who wrote that eventually changed his/her mind and sold the poster to someone. And I'm likely WY off on this but in a way, aren't the vast majority of posters technically 'stolen' from the NSS? Know there are mitigating

Re: [MOPO] MoPo Poetry - On Topic (I think)

2008-07-04 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
, and you should really share some of those with us one day. Yours, Patrick Michael Tupy (as Roger says, rhymes with puppy guppy NOT soupy or poopy!) ps: One wonders what wonderful whimsey one whips with weed wackers! On Jul 4, 2008, at 6:06 PM, Roger Kim wrote: Mopoers, Below you

Re: [MOPO] MOPO Lost Scenes From Sci-Fi Classic 'Metropolis' Revealed

2008-07-04 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Absolutely!!! The film was amazing shorter. It will be breathtaking in it's original form. Can you imagine how this affects the already sacred paper on this title?! PMT ps: don't know if anyone's heard the tale surrounding how Fritz Lang escaped Germany but it's pretty amazing. On

Re: [MOPO] dinner

2008-07-01 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Without a doubt, the best, most entertaining host and raconteur, and a heluva director from what I've heard said... Orson Welles ps: one caveat, you might want to choose the wine On Jul 1, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Michael B wrote: if you could have dinner and then chat for hours with any

Re: [MOPO] dinner

2008-07-01 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yes, Glenn, I bumped into Roddy once as I went to the Valley Dupars restroom (no jokes). We got to talking and he gave me his card and I called him on occasion and he sent me Christmas cards. Never had the opportunity to attend one of his dinners but he was always such the gentleman. Not a

Re: [MOPO] Paypal Has been Ruined by EBAY

2008-06-26 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Apparently it's another symptom of the dumb us down NeoCon approach, Sue... If it aint broke, break it or If we don't break it we can't fix it That's assuming they are arrogant enough to believe they can. And from all indications they are. These guys are acting like sugar-starved

Re: [MOPO] Frames-Read before you Buy!!

2008-06-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
...And for these reasons I have ONLY used Sue Heim's framing services. And I might add that I get nothing but compliments and gasps of how great my large French posters are framed, and my double-matted (acid free, of course) bamboo style frames for my tropical posters. I've always

Re: [MOPO] Frames-Read before you Buy!!

2008-06-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
That's because you are of supremely high intellect and have a great capacity for discernment and taste. Patrick On Jun 25, 2008, at 3:49 PM, Richard Del Belso wrote: I totally agree with Patrick. Richard Richard Del Belso Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:32:29 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MOPO] Frames-Read before you Buy!!

2008-06-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Oh PLEZE! An attorney?!!! What a putz! So let me get this straight, if this guy were twelve he'd sick his dad on you, but NOW he's an adult, so rather than admitting any wrongdoing...he's gonna sick his attorney on you. Run for the hills, Sue! You've illegally shined a light on

Re: [MOPO] Frames-Read before you Buy!!

2008-06-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
NIICE Well played, Phil. Patrick On Jun 25, 2008, at 6:07 PM, Phil Edwards wrote: Sheesh, how tiny does this guy's one sheet have to be to make such threats? I'd say we are looking at a midget window card. Phil - Original Message - From: Patrick Michael Tupy

Re: [MOPO] Frames-Read before you Buy!!

2008-06-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Roger, I second that... No wait... I'M MR. TUPY! I'm offended and insulted and dagnabbit! Who can I sue...Sue? On Jun 25, 2008, at 7:16 PM, Roger Kim wrote: That's wonderful, Sue. And I recommend that you RAISE Mr. Tupy's prices so that the rest of us can get even more of a discount.

Re: [MOPO] OT - unless you love robots

2008-06-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Roger, I could be wrong but methinks you meant He was a ro-butt Patrick ps: and just how did you know I was still with you?!!! On Jun 24, 2008, at 3:43 PM, Roger Kim wrote: This post is off topic unless you love robots. If you consider your time to be valuable, please delete this post

Re: [MOPO] Seller goes nuts at eBay Live

2008-06-21 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yeah, this guy also once looked the fool as he shouted The Emperor Has No Clothes and Why is it that gas prices are 'coincidentally' rising just prior to this oily Administration leaving office but the nail in his coffin was when he flipped over all the cards and screamed, The Greatest

Re: [MOPO] A refund from a seller for over charging for shipping

2008-06-21 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Now that's just freakishly reputable and methinks he doesn't belong on Ebay. On Jun 21, 2008, at 9:25 AM, Roland Lataille wrote: I have never had a seller do this before. See below. Dear Roland Lataille, John Roux ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) has issued you a full or partial refund for your

[MOPO] In France

2008-06-20 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
, can anyone give me any tips on where to go poster shopping in France? Thanks for any help/advice in advance. Patrick Michael Tupy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How

[MOPO] OT: NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE

2008-06-20 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Here's the website info on the film, NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE: http://www.nobetterplacetodie.com/ Patrick Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing

Re: [MOPO] OT: NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE

2008-06-20 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
know a lot about the region as well. I'll keep the list posted regarding the progress of the film. Patrick On Jun 20, 2008, at 10:35 PM, Tom Martin wrote: interesting stuff- ! Tom Patrick Michael Tupy wrote: Here's the website info on the film, NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE: http

Re: [MOPO] One Thing I liked About INDY 4

2008-05-27 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Channing, I think you meant THE SECRET OF THE INCAS WITH Chuck Heston AND Yma Sumac! Patrick On May 27, 2008, at 10:12 AM, channinglylethomson wrote: As much as I didn't care for the film, I enjoyed the fact that Spielberg referenced earlier 1950s Hollywood films. As you recall, in

Re: [MOPO] Movie Poster Channel Schedule for Sunday, May 25, 2008

2008-05-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Okay, Richard, I'm not of the original Yma or Korla generation, but I'm just strange enough to be a big Yma fan and I actually dragged about ten friends to go see her perform here in L.A. at the Hollywood Roosevelt's Cinegrill years ago. Yma is 85 now and lives with some assistance in an

Re: [MOPO] Movie Poster Channel Schedule for Sunday, May 25, 2008

2008-05-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Hey Richard, Yma made two movies, 'Musica De Siempre' and 'Las Canciones Unidos' in the late 50's. Patrick On May 25, 2008, at 7:28 AM, Richard Del Belso wrote: Bruce can remember the early days of Laugh-In, but Greg...you win the nostalgia prize for bringing up Korla Pandit. By the

Re: [MOPO] Dick Martin Dead at 86 somewhat off topic

2008-05-25 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Kirby, I used to deliver groceries to Judith Campbell Exner in my first job working at The Balboa Market when I was 14. I'm not exactly sure of the year but it was right around the height of Judith Exner's notoriety that she had rented a home on the bayfront near the end of the Balboa

Re: [MOPO] La times movie poster artist drew struzan

2008-05-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yes, Richard, you wood...if you had the... ...metal. Not that it matt...ers. Patrick On May 24, 2008, at 7:42 AM, Richard Del Belso wrote: Patrick...I'd watch that one. RDB Richard Del Belso Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 22:38:43 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOPO] La times

[MOPO] Help Mopoers, Need Advice

2008-05-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
I have about 10 posters on display at a home I own with my family which we rent out periodically. Is anyone aware of a good way to secure them to the wall to inhibit the theft of the posters? The renters leave a deposit so that is deterrent, but I'd like to take some precautions if

Re: [MOPO] Help Mopoers, Need Advice

2008-05-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
you have. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com - Original Message - From: Patrick Michael Tupy To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:41 AM Subject: [MOPO] Help Mopoers, Need Advice I have about 10 posters on display at a home I own with my family which we rent out

Re: [MOPO] La times movie poster artist drew struzan

2008-05-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Kirby, you forgot my fave: FRAMED! Hosted by Sue Heim On May 23, 2008, at 5:09 PM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: Other offerings on the The Movie Poster Channel or MPC as the logo says in the corner: Desperately Seeking Saul Bass Bitchin' With Michael Finding Nina Porny Posters Forty Seven by

Re: [MOPO] ebay

2008-05-20 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Doug, I agree and COMPLETELY disagree all at once. Ebay or any other company gets no pass when they work in the public marketplace. If I have a complaint due to their 'trying to improve' something that either makes it worse or an un-level playing field I will say so, it goes with the

Re: [MOPO] ebay's new feedback

2008-05-19 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Interesting... I contacted Ebay and registered my displeasure and that of most of MoPoers regarding a Sellers' inability to leave feedback with their new rules. I also mentioned how the concept of 'retaliatory feedback' would often give a peevish buyer, newbie or otherwise, pause before

Re: [MOPO] ebay's new feedback

2008-05-19 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
John, Ebay being unrecognizable in 12 months appears inevitable. It sure sounds like they are throwing out the proverbial 'baby with the bathwater' in order to 'cure' what they think may ail Ebay. To me, it appears not unlike a Hollywood studio executive changing story elements not with

Re: [MOPO] MASTERPIECE: Bernard Herrmann

2008-05-17 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Bruce, just received the CAGLIOSTRO (BLACK MAGIC) Argentinean 1 Sheet poster from you. Bruce, I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate your exceptional professionalism, packaging and shipping service. And the poster is FAR better in person than in the pics of the auction.

Re: [MOPO] SURVEYING what MOPOers read and delete

2008-05-16 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
While ironing... Patrick On May 16, 2008, at 12:58 PM, Doug Taylor wrote: It’s ironic how ironic that is. DBT Profile From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evan Zweifel Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 2:52 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] SURVEYING

Re: [MOPO] shipping question?

2008-05-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Doug, to quote you, I think some sellers are trying to capitalize on the situation...indeed. Things are tight and I'm sure we've all seen shipping costs for some items higher than the cost of the items themselves; sometimes ridiculously so. I would suggest asking for the shipping or

Re: [MOPO] FS~RARE UNIVERSAL HORROR REALART 3-SHEET ON LINEN~~~~~~~~~~

2008-05-14 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
She's clearly a 'double threat.' Patrick On May 14, 2008, at 10:54 AM, Jeff Potokar wrote: i didnt know that Dracula's daughter, being a vampire AND lesbian... was so rare aren't most?? LOL jeff On May 14, 2008, at 5:32 AM, Ed Shea wrote: Click here: Dracula's Daughter Realart

Re: [MOPO] THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY!

2008-05-11 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
OMG, Rick, you win...I don't know if there is a prize for the biggest 'one that got away', but if there is, it's yours! So, for me, it was around 2000 when I was a neophyte Movie Poster admirer/collector and so I was just learning the ropes and into trying to win items on Ebay. I'd sit

[MOPO] O/T: George Barris Show Info

2008-05-09 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
For those of you MoPo'ers who are into MOPAR and/or the movie/t.v. classic cars of George Barris, here's the link/info for the post I made last week regarding the George Barris car show that takes place in Culver City tomorrow. I've also included a link to George's website.

[MOPO] O/T: George Barris Movie/T.V. Kar Show

2008-05-06 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
I have been working on a Documentary about George Barris the King of Kustomizers. We have a lot of George on camera and are now scheduling many of his celebrity clients and friends to film segments about George as he has worked with everyone from Sinatra to Elvis, from Sonny to Cher, and

Re: [MOPO] Let lying dogs sleep...

2008-04-27 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Well, Rod, sounds like you've got a handle on all of it. I'm sure all gun deaths will end with Chuck Heston's death. I mean, you're shouting the loudest so you must be right. I just think so many humans spend all their time trying to 'win' and be 'right' at the expense of being smart.

Re: [MOPO] Trivia Contest for Cinevent

2008-04-26 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
I think you meant to say a REEL trivia contest... ;-) Patrick On Apr 26, 2008, at 5:11 AM, Cory glaberson wrote: Hi I am working on a Trivia contest for Cinevent. Anyone who has a good trivia question they think would challenge some of these really knowledgeable people at the show, let

Re: [MOPO] DORIS DAY

2008-04-26 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Nope. Don Knotts and Mamie Van Doren. But it was a short... He only had 1 bullet. On Apr 26, 2008, at 9:48 AM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: To put my money where my mouth ostensibly is, I have just bid up your APRIL IN PARIS one sheet to $23.00. And I believe it was Carol Burnett and John Foster

Re: [MOPO] Let lying dogs sleep...

2008-04-26 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Not to exhume this long dead discussion but this is truly specious as a comparison. Sure, it's pleasing to the writer, but it lacks true merit in that the comparison is over the top. If we need to vilify to such a degree for our own argument to have any value then our argument is suspect

Re: [MOPO] mopo- chinatown - its ammadmadmad world - monster on campus

2008-04-19 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
NO-NO-NO! Jeff, you're just plain wrong here...I'm with Tom on this one. You fail to recognize that Tom is offering the rare advance...for the former advance...of the SUPER UBER ADVANCE '69 1 Sheet for the '74 CHINATOWN... ;-) Patrick On Apr 19, 2008, at 1:52 PM, Jeff Potokar wrote:

Re: [MOPO] eBay Strikes Again

2008-04-09 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
And with PayPal's 'stellar' reputation, I can certainly foresee many an International class action lawsuit. These guys are morons. They could simply charge Sellers or Buyers who request to list or use another form of payment an added fee to do so in any auction. Seducing people toward

Re: [MOPO] eBay Strikes Again

2008-04-09 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA PO Box 92 Palm Beach Qld 4221 Australia - Original Message - From: Patrick Michael Tupy To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] eBay Strikes Again And with PayPal's 'stellar' reputation, I can certainly foresee many

Re: [MOPO] I met Charlton Heston. . .

2008-04-08 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Perfect, Sue! Could not have been better said. xo Patrick On Apr 8, 2008, at 10:50 AM, Susan Heim wrote: No matter his politics, Charleton Heston was a very kind man. I went to school with his son Frazier, who happened to be in one of my classes that I was the teaching assistant on.

Re: [MOPO] Universal Horror

2008-04-07 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Congrats, RK!!! Though I have had Hitchcock Holy Grails in the form of a DIAL M 3 Sheet, and still have a SPELLBOUND 3 Sheet, I have never, ever had any of the Universal Horror holy grails. Good for you...hope it's not contagious or addictive! Patrick On Apr 6, 2008, at 6:54 PM, Roger

Re: [MOPO] Moses Has Died

2008-04-07 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
As we chatted on the side before, seriously, no worries, Tom. As I said, your doing your Taxes would excuse far more than any percieved slights which I honestly didn't take personally. Still, again, I appreciate your taking the time to mention it, May everyone rest at peace before Monday's

Re: [MOPO] Excellent comparison: Hollywood Blacklist and Gun Deaths

2008-04-07 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
. (and please, don't bark at me. It's art.) Andrea On Apr 6, 2008, at 6:40 PM, Patrick Michael Tupy wrote: Now your last question is definitely on topic! Thanks for steering us back, Phil. I think it's a far more complex question. Which makes me wonder, do you ignore your personal issues

Re: [MOPO] Share your most embarrassing moments at the movies:

2008-04-07 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Make 'em laugh, Alan, make 'em laugh! Good recovery. Patrick On Apr 7, 2008, at 12:14 PM, Alan Adler wrote: My most memorable - if not most embarrassing moment in about 55 years of going to the movies - Was when I went to see THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! - It was during Donald O'Connor or

Re: [MOPO] Omnipotent eBay

2008-03-29 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
But if that is the case, using the same logic, far more scams are done these days with fraudulent Money Orders (See Craigslist for scam alerts). So that leaves PayPal. And if you feel safe using them, great. Unfortunately I cannot share that naivete due to what happened to me when I

Re: [MOPO] Omnipotent eBay

2008-03-29 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
And just to make matters more clearly muddy regarding PayPal, I offer this: http://www.paypalwarning.com On Mar 29, 2008, at 8:20 AM, Helmut Hamm wrote: Making Paypal the only option is apparently the idea. I've been starting to list some stuff on eBay again this week (user- id:

Re: [MOPO] Economy Inflation Recession? How are Sellers doing? HONESTLY!

2008-03-29 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Not necessarily, Alan, they could just be on the tail end of a recession turning into a depression... But that's just the glass 'half-full' perspective... Patrick On Mar 29, 2008, at 10:01 AM, Alan Heimann wrote: colin i guess then it's reasonable to say that by the time people have

Re: [MOPO] OH, FIDDLE DEE DEE

2008-03-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Kirby, the first time I saw GWTW was about 15 years ago at a Cinerama Dome retrospective here in L.A.. Hearing so much about it, I'd expected it to be overwhelmingly brooding, dark and dramatic. But to my surprise I found it hilarious. Now I don't know if through the years the nature

Re: [MOPO] OH, FIDDLE DEE DEE

2008-03-24 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
On Mar 24, 2008, at 9:38 AM, lobby card invasion wrote: I could think of many adjectives to describe GWTW, but hilarious would'nt be one of them. Must be a generational thing. Zeev - Original Message - From: Patrick Michael Tupy To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, March 24

[MOPO] FS: MoPo Preview Movie Poster Sale Prior to Ebay Listing

2008-03-23 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Hey Everyone, I am putting the following up for sale. Whatever doesn't catch anyone's eye on here will be put on Ebay, just thought I'd give MoPo'ers first crack at everything. Images for most items are here, but if there is an image not shown that you would like to see, please

Re: [MOPO] Read it and weep...

2008-03-12 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Okay, that's just cruel. Write on the board, I will never torture poster collectors with tales of great finds that end with BONFIRES! Guess that's what makes them all worth more now...supply and demand...well, yeah, and the lengths we must go to due to the rising cost of heating in the

Re: [MOPO] bidder number 2

2008-03-12 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Ira, He's the midget's gopher...jeez does nobody know nuthin' on here...?! ;-) Patrick On Mar 12, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Rubenstein, Ira wrote: Who is the Fat Man? And I am not going to make any guesses out of fear of insulting someone. :) Ira From:

Re: [MOPO] bidder number 2

2008-03-12 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yes, Caspar is seemingly a 'ghost' but by no means is he friendly OR to be trusted near anything mint, be it a woman or a 1sheet. Patrick On Mar 12, 2008, at 12:59 PM, Tom Johnson wrote: The Fat Man is none other than Caspar Gutman. He'd do anything to get his hands on lots #64681-64684.

Re: [MOPO] have others received this before?

2008-03-09 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Yes, Jeff, I got it too, but they told me I shouldn't tell you or anyone or I'd forfeit the free original CITIZEN KANE 1 Sheet that they sent me with it along with this. You got that too, right? Patrick On Mar 9, 2008, at 11:36 AM, Jeff Potokar wrote: thanks all. jeff Begin forwarded

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