Re: [MOPO] RIP Donald Sutherland

2024-06-20 Thread Ron Magid
2024, at 2:20 PM, Ron Magid <00ad508bad52-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote:A very sad day!Among my favorite actors of all time – I first became aware of Donald Sutherland when he starred in Fellini’s Casanova, which played in English for one week at the Avco Center theater in Wes

Re: [MOPO] RIP Donald Sutherland

2024-06-20 Thread Ron Magid
A very sad day!Among my favorite actors of all time – I first became aware of Donald Sutherland when he starred in Fellini’s Casanova, which played in English for one week at the Avco Center theater in Westwood, and had a profound impact on my budding childhood sexuality (I think I was 13 at the ti

Re: [MOPO] 29 Years!

2024-02-24 Thread Ron Magid
I don't post often but I read daily! Such a great group... Many thanks for all the insights and wisdom, Ron On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 03:32:01 PM PST, Greg Douglass wrote: I was one happy camper the day I discovered MOPO and realized I could correspond with like-minded p

Re: [MOPO] Norman Jewison died

2024-01-22 Thread Ron Magid
Sad to hear even if he was nearly 100. One of my favorite directors, and like Robert Wise, comfortable and excellent in every genre.  He will be mourned... Ron On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 05:19:17 PM PST, Christopher Quarles wrote: https://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people

[MOPO] Movie/TV Title Artwork help

2023-05-13 Thread Ron Magid
- even your best educated guesses - would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking, Ron  Newer 137 - Copy.jpgNewer 141 - Copy.jpgNewer 164 - Copy.jpgNewer 167.jpgNewer 174.jpgNewer 190.jpgNewer 198.jpgNewer 200.jpgNewer 201.jpgNewer 202.jpgNewer 217.jpgNewer 224.jpgNewer 251.jpgNewer 270

Re: [MOPO] Sight & Sound’s top 100 Greatest Films of All Time 2022

2022-12-03 Thread Ron Magid
Ignoring horror, Sci fi, fantasy and other genres has been largely the norm since at least the publication of the first major treatise on cinema, Arthur Knight’s The Liveliest Art. Knight was heavyweight critic at the then very influential Playboy magazine. Even Fredric March’s Oscar winning pe

[MOPO] Looking for 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954) ads from Spain

2020-10-08 Thread Ron Magid
Hi all,  I'm looking for the Filmax Spanish pressbook but would settle for local newspaper clippings... Please lmk...  Ron Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: [MOPO] Frankie 1951rr 30x40, 90 watchers on eBay, "comes alive" in last 15 seconds.....

2018-01-25 Thread Ron Magid
story IIRC... Cheers, Ron From: James Gresham To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Frankie 1951rr 30x40, 90 watchers on eBay, "comes alive" in last 15 seconds. Well, I will admit, I did get the poster that started thi

[MOPO] Merry Christmas

2015-12-24 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
favorites and start quoting them rather impressively. Here's to wishing you a very Merry Christmas and amazing New Year! Ron & Alexandra Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

[MOPO] FA: Star Wars The Force Awakens 27x40 ds US international final style A

2015-12-21 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Hi Folks, We currently have on eBay an original double-sided 27x40" theatrical movie poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This is the U.S. international final style A. http://www.ebay.com/itm/131679840692 Have a great day! Ron & Alexandra http://motionpictureart.com #StarW

[MOPO] Star Wars The Force Awakens

2015-12-16 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Hi Folks, We saw Force Awakens this morning and can truly say that this is the Star Wars movie you've been looking for. Go see this movie at least once. Our minds are still glowing :) Enjoy! Ron & Alexandra Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.fi

[MOPO] FA: Hunger Games Door Entrance Mat from Movie Theater

2015-12-05 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
r the film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). This mat is professionally printed and commercial grade with heavy-duty rubber backing for use both indoors and outdoors. Made exclusively for the Netherlands/Belgium and 39.5x58.5 inches in size. Have a great weekend! Ron &

Re: [MOPO] Eric Caidin RIP

2015-05-18 Thread Ron Magid
just think some people will be there forever... RIP Eric. - Ron From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: [MOPO] Eric Cadin RIP saw on Facebook that Eric has a massive heart attack         Visit the MoPo Mailin

Re: [MOPO] Transporting 1sheet for sale @CHANNINGPOSTERS

2015-05-09 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Haha! Don't you just hate AutoCorrect. Now I understand Transporting, but am wondering what kind of dirty hobby TRANSPOTTING is ;) Ron -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Channing Thomson Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 10:05 PM To: M

[MOPO] FS: Baymax inflatable USA display/standee from Disney's Big Hero 6

2015-03-31 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Total weight approx. 12.5 kilos. Total package will weigh around 15 kilos, measure approx. 55"x48"x13" and will be shipped insured/registered. Optionally we can drop the cardboard stand or fold the two largest pieces so you can save on shipping. If interested, please contact us. Tha

[MOPO] FA: Inflatable Aunt Marge from Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban UK premiere

2015-03-23 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Inflatable Aunt Marge created by Bigger Than Life Advertising in San Diego for the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban UK premiere. http://www.ebay.com/itm/131463623934 Ron & Alexandra - MotionPictureArt.com <http://motionpictureart.com/> Visit the MoPo Mailing Lis

Re: [MOPO] 20 Years of MoPo!

2015-02-24 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Thanks and Congratulations. Without MoPo we would not have been where we are now. Ron & Alexandra - MotionPictureArt.com <http://motionpictureart.com/> From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 8:09 PM

[MOPO] FS: Spongebob Dutch Exclusive + Frozen Sing-a-Long

2015-02-08 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Folks, we offer for sale the Dutch Frozen Sing-a-Long poster and the Spongebob 3D movie poster created exclusively for the Netherlands featuring an iconic Dutch windmill and wooden shoes. Price 15 Euros each + shipping Ron and Alexandra http://motionpictureart.com - Movie Posters and more

Re: [MOPO] ???s on PULP FICTION one sheet

2014-10-27 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Maybe this link can help you: http://movieposterauthenticating.com/wordpress/pulp-fiction/pulp-fiction-advance/ Best regards, Ron - http://www.MotionPictureArt.com -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Greg Douglass Sent: Monday, October

Re: [MOPO] Web site update and gallery opening

2014-09-11 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Wow Dominique, great collection. This is how all modern movie posters should look like. Ron & Alexandra http://www.motionpictureart.com -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Dominique BESSON Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 10:56 A

Re: [MOPO] Did you ever wonder how movie poster collectors are distributed over the globe?

2014-06-20 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Thanks Bruce, this is interesting information. Ron http://motionpictureart.com From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 1:34 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Did you ever wonder how movie poster

Re: [MOPO] NT : Mobile responsive websites for posters

2014-04-09 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Hi Ben, Our new website (http://www.motionpictureart.com) is also responsive. A lot of our traffic comes from mobile devices, so it was any easy decision for us to implement this. Best regards, Ron From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Ben Wadley

Re: [MOPO] European bidders and non-us posters

2014-03-24 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
ces for US or non-US materials. Ron and Alexandra http://motionpictureart.com From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Tommy Barr Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 2:33 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] European bidders and non-us posters OK, her

Re: [MOPO] origin of this conan the barbarian poster ?

2014-01-05 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
Got to agree with Bruce. Looks like a subway poster. Here's a variation on this one: http://www.eatbrie.com/large_posters_files/Conanthebarbarian4.jpg Ron From: filip de volder [mailto:runbuffy...@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2014 12:31 PM To: i...@motionpictureart.com Su

[MOPO] Paul Walker dead at 40

2013-12-01 Thread Ron Zwarts - MotionPictureArt.com
The star of "The Fast and the Furious" movie franchise and another person died in Southern California after the Porsche they were in crashed, his rep confirmed to the Daily News. Police said speed was a factor in the accident. Walker was attending a charity event in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles no

Re: [MOPO] auction prices

2013-11-02 Thread Ron Magid
op me a line!   - Ron From: "s...@platinumposters.com" To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, November 2, 2013 2:25 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] auction prices This would only be a problem for cars and houses if they regularly started selling for $1, but they don't.  And

Re: [MOPO] English Front of House Cards question

2013-09-20 Thread Ron Magid
In my experience, I know there were both color and b/w FOH sets on Planet of the Apes and I believe House of Usher. (There are probably many more examples MoPoer can provide.)   B/w sets always seemed to be much harder to find, not sure why.) From: JOHN REID V

Re: [MOPO] FA: Ending tomorrow - Heritage has a fantastic selection of posters, lobby cards, and more!

2013-09-07 Thread Ron Moore
I've been watching this auction the last couple of days. I think HERITAGE's weekly internet sales have been getting better and better and honestly, this weeks sale looks better than most other auctioneers major sales. I just noticed the lobby from House on Haunted Hill is currently sitting at $3

Re: [MOPO] FA: Rarely, if Ever Seen Items! Ending Next Saturday!

2013-07-20 Thread Ron Moore
Hey Rich! Very accurately stated. I'll be at the sale next week and looking forward to seeing that insert and all of the rest of the classic posters in person! On Sat, 7/20/13, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: Rarely, if Ev

Re: [MOPO] POSTER WITHIN A FILM

2013-05-30 Thread Ron Moore
Yeah, I've had that happen. Years ago, when the Oliver Stone film JFK was being filmed,the Prop Master (one Grey Smith !!) called me looking for a one sheet for War Is Hell. That was the film playing at the theatre where Lee Harvey Oswald was taken into custody after the assassination of Kennedy

Re: [MOPO] POSTER WITHIN A FILM

2013-05-30 Thread Ron Moore
There are lots of cases of movie posters in the background of other movies. One of my personal favorites is in The Maltese Falcon. As Bogart arrives on the crime scene of his murdered partner, in the background we can clearly see a one sheet posted to a wall for Swing Your Lady-- a film Bogart h

Re: [MOPO] Forest Lake man finds poster worth thousands

2013-05-22 Thread Ron Moore
, 2013, at 2:02 PM, "MotionPictureArt.com" > > wrote: > What are your thoughts on > this:  > http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/22380494/goodwill-gold-forest-lake-man-finds-poster-worth-thousands >  Ron &

Re: [MOPO] Deke Richards

2013-03-25 Thread Ron Magid
llage, but if so, Deke never complained.   As Lionel Atwill once put it, "He was a dear friend. He will be mourned."   A Dios, Deke,   Ron From: Rix Posterz To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Deke Richards   In the late 80&#

Re: [MOPO] FIFTY ESSENTIAL GAY FILMS

2013-03-17 Thread Ron Magid
I hate these kinds of lists - way too subjective and narrow.   No Fassbinder? His films could have filled out the top 50 singlehanded (so to speak.)   How about Something for Everyone?   The Servant?   Compulsion and Rope?   - Ron From: Toochis Morin To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent

Re: [MOPO] TCM SCREENING OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

2012-11-16 Thread Ron Magid
Fathom showed a trailer for an upcoming screening of Lawrence of Arabia promising audiences would get to experience it on the big screen - what a joke.   Unless the disc is at the theatre, don't go - satellite technology is not ready for prime time (or at least Fathom's version of i

Re: [MOPO] Posters worth owning...

2011-08-21 Thread Ron Moore
Hey Evan! I agree- great new thread! And- a truly great poster (and I'm speaking for the poster only here) that's well under $100 is the one sheet for Future-Kill. Ok- I'm a little biased. But the poster was designed by the surrealist H.R. Giger. A truly unique image! --- On Sun, 8/21/11, Richa

Re: [MOPO] Gilda dress

2011-07-10 Thread Ron Magid
My understanding is that dress was widely considered "wrong" (ie not the screen used one.) From: Neil Jaworski To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sun, July 10, 2011 11:52:06 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Gilda dress Hallo, good ol' Wikipedia comes to the rescue

Re: [MOPO] Any of you experts seen this Frankenstein ad anywhere before?

2011-04-18 Thread Ron Moore
No, that's extremely different from anything I've ever seen or dealt with on the title..  --- On Mon, 4/18/11, Bruce Hershenson wrote: From: Bruce Hershenson Subject: [MOPO] Any of you experts seen this Frankenstein ad anywhere before? To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Monday, April 18,

Re: [MOPO] Art Market Booming while Poster Market is Sinking??

2011-02-01 Thread Ron Magid
But aren't posters luxury goods? By that calculation, shouldn't all luxury boats (yachts?) be rising? Ron   From: Richard Halegua Comic Art To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 3:06:31 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Art Mark

[MOPO] North by Northwest question

2010-12-23 Thread Ron Magid
doesn't look like NxNW to me.) Happy holidays! Ron Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Those wascky Warner Bros. Linen lobbies

2010-12-16 Thread Ron Moore
as a final note--- Warners experimented with other linen stocks as early as 1936 with Charge of the Light Brigade. Hope that helps. Ron MooreCinema Icons --- On Thu, 12/16/10, Captain Bijou wrote: From: Captain Bijou Subject: Re: [MOPO] Those wascky Warner Bros. Linen lobbies To: MoPo-L@LIST

Re: [MOPO] What Auction Company Would You Use?

2010-11-07 Thread Ron Moore
Hey Mike!   Those were great suggestions from both Bruce and Allen but you might ask yourself a couple of questions first- such as- how fast do you want or need to move your items? And, obviously, you want to maximize your return so (other than Ebay fees) do you mind paying a consignors premium

[MOPO] As Far As I Know..THE ULTIMATE "ONE THAT GOT AWAY"....

2010-07-26 Thread Ron Magid
he Ackerman sale, but per Forry and others, most of the buttons disappeared off the costume while it was on display there. Who now will dare to admit to having a BoF coat button? Per Ken, the piece ended up overseas somewhere and has not been seen since. Please add more to

Re: [MOPO] As Far As I Know..THE ULTIMATE "ONE THAT GOT AWAY"....

2010-07-26 Thread Ron Moore
Hi Richard! Actually, you mentioned the wrong Ron. Ron Borst wasn't involved in the New Zealand find. That was me. And yes, I've made lots of great finds over the years. Ron MooreCinema Icons --- On Mon, 7/26/10, Richard Evans wrote: From: Richard Evans Subject: Re: [MOPO] As Far

Re: [MOPO] Tales Of Lost Treasure - You Got One?

2010-07-25 Thread Ron Moore
setback in our quest. As we left Snowflake in the van’s rearview mirror, Ken tapped his foot to the tune on the radio and said, “If you can tell me who recorded this, I’ll give you my whole collection.” Ron MooreCinema Icons --- On Sat, 7/24/10, Michael Spampinato wrote: From: Michael Spampinato

Re: [MOPO] Across the Pacific six sheet

2010-07-20 Thread Ron Moore
never able to find out what happened to it. I've been collecting Bogart since 1971 and I've never run across the poster. To my knowledge it's not in collecting circles and is still missing. Maybe some prop master has it on his wall today. Ron --- On Tue, 7/20/10, Kirby McDa

Re: [MOPO] This Gun For Hire.

2010-07-18 Thread Ron Moore
- On Sun, 7/18/10, Bruce Hershenson wrote: From: Bruce Hershenson Subject: Re: [MOPO] The Scandal-plus cut, pressed washed, starched & dried To: "Ron Moore" Cc: MoPo-L@listserv.american.edu Date: Sunday, July 18, 2010, 9:47 AM I trust you and believe you Ron. But why are the reds

Re: [MOPO] The Scandal-plus cut, pressed washed, starched & dried....

2010-07-18 Thread Ron Moore
. The colors were'nt "punched up". Since the poster passed at the sale, there's still time for you to go to Dallas and check it out for yourself! I daresay you'd lose your $100 bet. Ron --- On Sun, 7/18/10, Bruce Hershenson wrote: From: Bruce Hershenson Subject: Re: [MOPO]

Re: [MOPO] Slabbed Lobby Cards at Heritage

2010-07-01 Thread Ron Moore
well as any other dealer. This is a learning curve that any collector or dealer goes through when entering a new hobby. CGC has the expertise available to them. And, just for a matter of point- I’ve already made some opening bids for some of the lobbies in Heritage’s next Signature Sale. I want to see

Re: [MOPO] "Just Imagine" 1930

2010-02-03 Thread Ron Magid
I own the top 1/3 of a Just Imagine three sheet, which came from Forry Ackerman's collection. According to Forry, that element was the only poster he ever had on that title (though he may have had a lobby card as well?) Ron - Original Message From: Bubba Despres To: M

Re: [MOPO] Linen vs. regular lobby cards

2009-12-15 Thread Ron Moore
countries after the war. I've seen many examples of the Casablanca lobbies discovered overseas having this clause in the lower right border.  Hope that helps. Ron MooreCinema Icons --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Phil Edwards wrote: From: Phil Edwards Subject: Re: [MOPO] Linen vs. regular lobby cards To

Re: [MOPO] What is Dip Shit really telling us? Let me translate...

2009-10-08 Thread Ron Moore
So- what is Dip Shit (DS) really telling us? Let me translate... I KNOW fuckin' everything about this fuckin' fake poster and lobby card situation and I KNOW that fuckin' Heritage is doing fuck all nothing about it because they don't personally answer my fuckin' questions and kiss my fuckin' ass

Re: [MOPO] The serial you never saw....

2009-06-18 Thread Ron Moore
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/

Re: [MOPO] RIP David Carradine

2009-06-04 Thread Ron Magid
David Carradine guest starred in one of the weirdest days of my professional life. I was writing for the shortlived and best-forgotten Heroes magazine, whose editors had ordered me to drive out to Warner Bros to interview Carradine on the set of Kung Fu: The Movie. This was either 1985 or '86.

Re: [MOPO] OT: The Forgotten Man from "GWTW" and "The Wizard of Oz"

2009-05-19 Thread Ron Magid
You think Fleming is forgotten - good luck finding anyone who knows the answer to this one: Who directed Casablanca? (Hint: he also directed, speaking of 1939, Adventures of Robin Hood - codirected by another great no one remembers...) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmf

Re: [MOPO] The most memorable mom, final version (I could not include just a few MoPo choices, cause I ran out of time)!

2009-04-05 Thread Ron Wisberg
I didn't see her name on the list, and just checked my e-mail so I couldn't make a suggestion earlier, but how does Jane Darwell from the Grapes of Wrath not make this list? For me she makes that film. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com __

Re: [MOPO] Could this replace collecting actual movie posters?

2008-11-30 Thread Ron
it indeed had a deep impact on the film's resulting box office, might make studios long for the good old days of paper posters. One last point, I think there will be paper posters printed for wild postings and convention giveaways etc for some time to come. Ron Richard Halegua Comi

[MOPO] Weird Shipping Requests

2008-11-01 Thread Ron Wisberg
Recently I had a foreign buyer contact me while an auction was running about a lobby card asking if I would ship it in a tube. I told them that I would ship the item flat, gave them a very brief history of lobby cards, and sent them a link to learnaboutmovieposters.com so that they could learn

Re: [MOPO] Dario/ poster restoration

2008-07-16 Thread Ron Moore
I have to agree with Dario 100% on this one. I can't even imagine how many posters would have been lost to this hobby without restoration. And for the record, how many major works of art outside of posters would have been lost without restoration? The practice is perfectly acceptable in the art

Re: [MOPO] Freeman Fisher and Sean

2008-07-15 Thread Ron Moore
Hey guys, that's some pretty funny and clever banter/witticisms you're treating us to. Have you ever thought of starting your own movie poster blog? And I have to agree with Alan, I'm popping some Orville Redenbacher Theatre Buttered Popcorn and sitting back for the nightly MoPo festivities. -

Re: [MOPO] did I see that correctly

2008-07-14 Thread Ron Moore
clean before. This was definitely following a trend that the rest of the auction was taking~ and that was unbacked and unrestored items that were in exceptionally clean condition were setting premium prices and records. Ron --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Michael B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

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

2008-07-13 Thread Ron Moore
t to pay the buyer's premium. If you don't pay it, you don't get the poster. Therefore, it IS part of the final purchase price of the poster. Ron Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com _

Re: [MOPO] bad pic, NO PURCHASE

2008-06-27 Thread Ron Wisberg
one not respond positively? I suppose because you don't really care or want to sell the poster? Hard to imagine.   Ron   P.S. Glad to see Claude posting semi-regularly, must have some "free" time, and he rarely does, so it's nice. Visit the MoPo Maili

Re: [MOPO] posters you love, but havent seen the movie?

2008-06-19 Thread Ron Moore
saw the British one sheet I had to get that one to replace my US one sheet. And then of course, there are the Universal Horror posters. Wonderful posters for films that are sheer fun/ escapism. They're a perfect combo. Gotta love 'em. Ron Moore Cinema Icons V

Re: [MOPO] the ten most collected movie titles

2008-05-03 Thread Ron Wisberg
If I were to attempt a list like this I would actually avoid most vintage titles. They might appear on the most poster collector's wish lists, but if I was just focusing on most collected movie posters I would think about titles like: Star Wars Caddyshack Scarface Pulp Fiction Good

[MOPO] WTB House on Haunted Hill one sheet

2008-04-18 Thread Ron Wisberg
I'm interested in purchasing a US one sheet for House on Haunted Hill, obviously the Vincent Price classic not the new junk one. Please reply with price, condition, and pictures if possible. And don't worry, I will reply to everyone even if it's just to say pass because I feel that's

Re: [MOPO] I've had it. I am done. I am free, free at last!

2008-02-16 Thread Ron Wisberg
In the end it really doesn't matter. Bruce can start his own site, and be hugely successful. He could join with movieposterbid.com and be hugely succesful - plus help other sellers. And I'm sure there are other options that movie poster buyers/dealers/etc. are aware of, or aren'

[MOPO] Whatever happened to JR

2008-01-20 Thread Ron Wisberg
Hey, I know he was a poster here from long ago. Was influencial with Style-B and obviously Movieposterbid.com Where is he? Is he lurking? Is he absent? Surenly I'm not the only one that misses him? - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-

Re: [MOPO] censor stamps on posters

2007-12-07 Thread Ron Moore
says that painting over them is the only way to remove them, they are seriously mistaken. I've literally done hundreds of posters over the years. Ron Moore Cinema Icons --- Alan Adler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know censor stamps are supposed to be bad - > but they are

Re: [MOPO] Economy affecting the dealers?

2007-11-19 Thread Ron Moore
they had to have their posters. Maybe the pleasure their collectibles brought took their minds off of their troubles for a short while. Ron Moore Cinema Icons --- Glenn Taranto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Richard - > > I have often wondered how much of the hobby was tied > t

Re: [MOPO] Auction Houses Buyer's premium is it outdated

2007-11-05 Thread Ron Moore
that the fees that are being charged are actually quite fair given the product being delivered at the end of the day. Hey, keep up the good work and have a great day! Ron Moore --- Bruce Hershenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ron > > A correction on your correction: > 1) I never

Re: [MOPO] Auction Houses Buyer's premium is it outdated

2007-11-05 Thread Ron Moore
to the hobby that wasn't there before, but there were other auction houses well before then including Camden in LA and Guernsey's in New York among others. I should just clip and save this post so I can paste it into a response next year. Ron Moore Cinema Icons > This does not make

Re: [MOPO] Record price for a press book?

2007-07-22 Thread Ron Moore
No, the pressbooks for Bride of Frankenstein and Werewolf of London have gone for higher ~ and that's primarily because they look like slightly smaller inserts. Also, I sold a Mark of the Vampire presbook several years ago for over $7,000. Ron Moore Cinema Icons --- Joel Nelson &l

Re: [MOPO] Two Off Topic film Related Questions

2007-06-20 Thread Ron
Channing Thanks for the link - there really was a "Super President"! Delighted to learn I'm not senile after all! Ron channinglylethomson wrote: Ron -- thanks very much -- It's amazing what kind of stuff stays in your head years later. And apparently there were only

Re: [MOPO] Two Off Topic film Related Questions

2007-06-20 Thread Ron
I believe the Washington DC-set superhero show was (amazingly) called "Super President." Boy do we need him now! Ron Shelly Whitworth-King wrote: Ahh, pipped at the post by Larry no less ... Here's a link that may provide more info, oh children of the night: http://www.

Re: [MOPO] QUESTION: SO MANY UNFOLDED PRE-1979 SHEETS OUT THERE CLAIMING TO BE ORIGINAL?

2007-05-16 Thread Ron Moore
ssued on a glossy stock) these posters were identical to the originals except no NSS stamp on the back. Of course that would be easy to reproduce as well. Ron Cinema Icons --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, Everyone, > > I've been collecting and dealing in movie posters > f

Re: [MOPO] Big Titled Horrormeisters Are Breathing A Sigh Of Relief YES?

2007-03-31 Thread Ron Moore
z. The Universal horror material is in a league of it's own and can almost be excluded from the rest of the hobby. My congratulations to Grey, as usual, for putting on a marvelous auction where it appears that this hobby has no limits and continues to grow with new collectors coming int

Re: [MOPO] GREATEST SPORTS MOVIES

2007-01-15 Thread Ron Wisberg
When it comes to boxing I've always been a fan of The Set-Up. But I can't believe nobody mentioned Hoosiers. Love that film. And hey, what about a great golf film? Caddyshack. Ron - Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast

Re: [MOPO] ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT INSERT ON MPB IS 14 X 36

2006-12-01 Thread Ron Wisberg
d bid away like a mad man? Nope, not for me. Just tell me the minimum you want and I'll let my finances and desire make the rest of my decision. - Ron - Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Visit the MoPo Mailing L

Re: [MOPO] Best Universal Horror Classic poster?

2006-09-21 Thread Ron Moore
lots of them. Some of them are pretty entertaining- but long. I really condensed the one about the Mummy as there was a lot more to it. When I get a chance next week, maybe I'll type out a few. Some of them I actually acquired and a few got away, but they're all great stories! Ron Mo

Re: [MOPO] Best Universal Horror Classic poster?

2006-09-20 Thread Ron Moore
greatest, if not the greatest, posters in our hobby! There have been lots of more finds since then. I love the hunt! Ron Moore Cinema Icons --- Susan Heim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Mummy lobby card was a great find. I had someone > offer me the original one sheet for Dracula

[MOPO] Best Poster Fiend? publicly asking JR to calm down

2006-09-20 Thread Ron Wisberg
ting olive branch between the two of you. But I do see two people that know a lot about movies and posters and I want both to post and to make others feel welcome. Is that too much to wish for? Ron How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-t

Re: [MOPO] Repros of #9 Lobby Cards?

2006-09-17 Thread Ron
The seller is the creator of the #9 lobby card series - that's why his cards are all mint. He happens to be a good friend and an honorable person, and is selling cards printed in the original run limited to 200 copies. JR wrote: I just noticed something while cruising through the

Re: [MOPO] advertise MOPO in you ebay description

2006-09-09 Thread Ron Wisberg
s of collectors."   Just a thought on my part. Ron All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Maili

Re: [MOPO] Sellers NOT volunteering to send out Join MOPO flyers!

2006-09-08 Thread Ron Wisberg
Well ever since joining MOPO and re-enjoying why I collected movie posters in the first place I've considered selling off a large portion of my collection, or perhaps consigning it. The jury isn't hung, but then again I'm Irish, when referring to hung someone should either be dead or likely embaras

[MOPO] Does a DVD release or remake alter poster prices?

2006-09-04 Thread Ron Wisberg
ot a great film, so maybe not?   It seems that by default the more widely available a film is the more interest there would be in the poster. But what if the film is finally released and it's only quasi-good or worse? Or a remake? Does that really widen an audience or simply introduce it

Re: [MOPO] Poster question

2006-08-29 Thread Ron Wisberg
rarity often anymore, and condition on a rare card means more and more every day.   A rare lobby card in excellent condition will always be worth substantially more than the same card with borders trimmers, at least in my life time. Ron   P.S. I've got nothing wrong with anyone buying lower cond

Re: [MOPO] Behind the Blow

2006-08-23 Thread Ron Wisberg
t 2 direct to DVD sequels, and both have been extremely succesful, why not Snakes on a Train? RonJR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ron,   Thanks for the link to bigscreenbiz.com... lots of interesting stuff. But where did you find the figure for the publicity budget for MI 3 -- and is there a

Re: [MOPO] Behind the Blow

2006-08-23 Thread Ron Wisberg
want that much money tied up in a production for such a long time without huge and quick returns. Who can blame them? I'm sure they thought it was a no brainer that this would out perform MI:2. Perhaps they should use their brains a little more. Ron       JR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MOPO] Behind the Blow

2006-08-23 Thread Ron Wisberg
gross profits within poduction companies that Hollywood has often relied upon for their confusing bookkeeping.   Tonight I watched Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. Give me that film and it's poster over this bollocks every day of the week. Ron   PS. Seriously, would love to have that poster. Leaving th

Re: [MOPO] WSJ: Paramount terminates ties with Tom Cruise

2006-08-22 Thread Ron Wisberg
years Cruise's openings were growing and overall box office takes were growing too, there was a bad year. That's enough. Been their policy for years. Isn't stopping with Cruise, just more apparent in ways. Ron Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll

Re: [MOPO] "Snakes on a Plane" opens with anemic $15 mil.

2006-08-20 Thread Ron Wisberg
Of course, there is a truth here, Snakes on a Plane cost half as much as WTC to make, and was never really designed for the theatrical market.   A movie like this is basically glorified STV fare, and one must imagine it will do excellently there. WTC will do well on rentals, but Snakes on a Plane

[MOPO] Snakes ON A [EMAIL PROTECTED] Plane

2006-08-19 Thread Ron Wisberg
Have I seen this film? NO   Will I see this film? Honestly I am likely to rent it.   Do I care? No, but it should be clear this was Snakes on a Plane on day one. There was a brief perious of time that studio executives wanted to change the name to something more conventional. Samuel L Jackson t

Re: [MOPO] Music to the ears of the popCORN crowd

2006-08-17 Thread Ron Wisberg
imple feel good, don't have to think about it to get it film, and while it lacks the depth of his earlier work, it is excellent.   But there's still Darren Aronofsky and Richard Kelly and David O. Russell. To claim these modern pioneers don't understand the big picture of film, is on

Re: [MOPO] Great movie, Bad poster....Bad movie, Great poster

2006-08-07 Thread Ron Wisberg
Bad movie/Great poster - 99 and 44/100% dead. Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] MOPO VENTING Not Poster r related

2006-08-04 Thread Ron Wisberg
Honestly, I'm slightly surprised anyone books directly with airlines or hotels anymore. No amount or traveling seems to earn customer respect today.   Recently I booked a flight and motel through Expedia. My experience was HORRIBLE.   Horrible.   I wrote Expedia a strongly worded letter abo

Re: [MOPO] STOP

2006-08-03 Thread Ron Wisberg
No real post, just a note of applause to JR and MoviePosterBid (though I know he's no longer directly involved.) To MoviePosterBid it was a fun auction with really great items.   And to Jr, you're one of the least hypocritical people I've gotten to know, even just online. You've always spoken in

Re: [MOPO] Private vs Public posts

2006-08-01 Thread Ron Wisberg
now if it isn't pertinant), I got a great many chuckles and a few belly laughs.   I'll take a chuckle at what's been done even if I'm alone.   Ron Groups are talking. We´re listening. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups. Visit the MoPo Maili

[MOPO] Superman, another opinion

2006-07-02 Thread Ron Wisberg
course, researching him at that point might have well, spoiled things, but it's a popcorn film, get over it.   Give this film a break ultimately. It's a fun film designed to remind people that a man can fly. Is it better than the first? Worse? Equal? Who cares! It's fun. I don

[MOPO] Poster Shows in Texas?

2006-07-02 Thread Ron Wisberg
I know at one time there were a couple of poster shows that happened in Texas. I always frequented the Big D show in summer and there was a Houston show around December I think, maybe called Stargazer or something like that? Anyone know if any of these still exist?   Ron How low will we go

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