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by Moraldo Rubini
May 8th, 2007, 2:53 pm
Forum: Film Preservation
Topic: Movie Palaces, Cinemas and Theaters of Yesterday and Today
Replies: 35
Views: 48322

World Wide Web

What did you see there?
Ah, you shame me; 'Twas Spiderman 3.
by Moraldo Rubini
May 7th, 2007, 12:51 am
Forum: Film Preservation
Topic: Movie Palaces, Cinemas and Theaters of Yesterday and Today
Replies: 35
Views: 48322

Moraldo's Folly

I finally completed a long-awaited goal to visit Manhattan's Ziegfeld Theatre and I was not disappointed. This venerable movie palace surely is Manhattan's largest (seating well over 1,000; with over 300 seats in the upper "loge" area alone.), and is one of the last single screen theatres ...
by Moraldo Rubini
May 7th, 2007, 12:34 am
Forum: Musicals
Topic: "Broadway Melody of 1935"
Replies: 18
Views: 11246

I can't hear you

I don't remember Miss Powell's character singing at in Broadway Melody of 1940. And my DVD is 3,000 miles away, so I cannot double-check. Can anyone think of a vocal number for her? Supposedly, it's Ms. Lane singing "A Strange New Rhythm in my Heart" though (from Rosalie).
by Moraldo Rubini
May 7th, 2007, 12:27 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The most influential actress of the Golden Age
Replies: 8
Views: 3938

Women Under the Influence

1. Mary Pickford . The first real star. She had a hand in writing, sets, producing (founding United Artists); taking power into her hands and handling her own career. 2. Bette Davis and Olivia DeHavilland . In addition to their strong roles, their battles with Warner Bros. changed the studio/actor r...
by Moraldo Rubini
May 7th, 2007, 12:23 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: "Formal Introductions"
Replies: 36
Views: 17071

Chatting generally

Larry, There's a "General Chat" Forum for non-movie discussions. That might have been the place for "Introductions"; but heck, it's so good to see you here, I'm not sure it really matters.

Moraldo Rubini (previously, "Jack Burley")
by Moraldo Rubini
May 6th, 2007, 4:11 pm
Forum: Classic Film on DVD
Topic: Not yet on DVD but should be
Replies: 18
Views: 9676

Alphabet Soup

Klondike said:
MR: Does your exclusion of X - the Man with the X-Ray Eyes mean that it is now available on DVD?!!
Where were you when I needed you? Do have a "K" for us too?
by Moraldo Rubini
May 6th, 2007, 4:07 pm
Forum: Musicals
Topic: "Broadway Melody of 1935"
Replies: 18
Views: 11246

Eleanor Powell

Ayres said: To me her singing voice is very appealing, and I love her glowing smile. "Glowing smile" is right! She had such a winning personality, and her charming smile strikes right to my heart. However, I don't think she actually sang in some of her movies. I hate to break an illusion, ...
by Moraldo Rubini
May 5th, 2007, 12:14 am
Forum: Site Talk
Topic: The Polls Are Closed. Here are the Results! The Winner Is...
Replies: 36
Views: 21910

I vote for...

Talking Pictures
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 8:26 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Carrie Fisher as Co - Hostess of The Essentials
Replies: 12
Views: 5542

Make Mine Mink

It was one of the earlier ones though, wasn't it? Maybe it was that Doris Day Mink movie? Carrie says "its' cute, but it's not a classic".... My portable DVD player died on my last trip, Ben. So I haven't packed any movies, and fear the withdrawal symptoms will soon affect me. This is prob...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 4:40 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Carrie Fisher as Co - Hostess of The Essentials
Replies: 12
Views: 5542

My Huckleberry Friend

Can anyone shed any light on the films she's passing judgment upon in the promos for "The Essentials"? Which does she think is "so overrated"? I can't remember her other reactions, but I do keep wondering to what each one refers! For some reason that I don't remember, I thought ...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 11:04 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Mr. Postman
Replies: 10
Views: 18548

Mr. Postman

Anyone having troubles using the messages feature? My sent mail isn't showing up in the "sentbox" today. I wonder if the messages are being received...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 2:40 am
Forum: Film Preservation
Topic: Coming to a Theatre Near You!
Replies: 77
Views: 94379

Lynne said: I'm still broken-hearted that I missed Kevin Brownlow but am thrilled that I got to arrange for Rex, jr to share his stories with a rapt audience yesterday and then getting to see his childhood house today more than repaired my forlorn heart. Which reminds me, Lynn: In Mr. Brownlow's doc...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 2:36 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The Best New Film That You Have Seen
Replies: 19
Views: 8775

Opposite of Sex

Sugar, are you aware that a musical version of The Opposite of Sex as been making the rounds in various workshops? Douglas J. Cohen has written the music and lyrics. It hit San Francisc a couple of years ago, and played the Berkshires last summer. I imagine it'll eventually hit New York...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 2:26 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Carrie Fisher as Co - Hostess of The Essentials
Replies: 12
Views: 5542

Carrie Nation

I've only seen a couple of the chats with Robert Osborne and Carrie Fisher; but each time I was disappointed that so little time was devoted to their discussion, and that so little information was forthcoming. I was hoping that Fisher would be able to give us some insight, given her inside view of H...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 30th, 2007, 2:13 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Black Narcissus (1947)
Replies: 14
Views: 5155

Black Narcissus

This movie is enchanting. I too have the Criterion Collection edition of the film. The transfer is gorgeous. I've also been lucky enough to see this movie on the big screen. The colors of this film make me drunk. In fact, I'm often so dazzled by the look of the surface of this movie, I feel that I s...