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Last post by moira finnie « June 7th, 2007, 8:53 am

by moira finnie » June 7th, 2007, 8:53 am

Welcome to our community!
This community was started in order to provide a lively place for classic film fans to discuss the cinema, the media in...

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Vote for Your Favorite Movie Quotes for the Banner

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by moira finnie » September 28th, 2014, 7:58 pm

Do you have a favorite line from a movie?

As many of you have undoubtedly noticed, our inspiring new Tech Admin, Lomm, has already created...
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Vote for Your Favorite Film Figures for the Banner

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by moira finnie » September 28th, 2014, 8:09 pm

Here's the spot to request that a particular actor, actress, or classic film figure be included in future banners for our site. We love the new look...
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Ron Hutchinson is here!

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by Sue Sue Applegate » December 3rd, 2016, 11:42 am

Please feel free to add questions for Ron here:

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Thanks to Writers Visiting The Silver Screen Oasis 2008-2015

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by moira finnie » December 21st, 2015, 7:33 am

Dear Friends,
I am not sure where to post this note, but feel that a large (and overdue) "Thank you" is due to each of the writers and...

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December 23rd, 2015, 2:47 pm
HOLLYWOOD BOOK CHAT KUDOS!

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by Sue Sue Applegate » June 27th, 2015, 6:22 pm

This just in:

The Facebook page, Hollywood Book Chat, hosts many comments and announcements about upcoming classic film book news, and one of its...

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June 27th, 2015, 6:22 pm
Film Noir Course Offered Online from TCM

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by moira finnie » May 18th, 2015, 2:53 pm

Longing to go to the USC Film School and to learn more about film noir, courtesy of TCM? Too poor to go there and short on time? Dream no more--fill...

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May 18th, 2015, 2:53 pm
A New Tech Admin Joins the SSO

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by moira finnie » September 24th, 2014, 2:28 pm

Please welcome our new Technical Admin, Lomm !

The generous help of Silver Screen Oasis member Lomm allowed us to come back online after a brief...

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September 29th, 2014, 8:41 pm
SSO Returns Once Again!

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by moira finnie » September 21st, 2014, 6:09 pm

To Our Members and Friends:
Our site experienced an unusual number of visitors today, causing The Silver Screen Oasis Message Board to go down for a...

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September 24th, 2014, 11:29 am
Some sad news to share

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by Lzcutter » July 18th, 2014, 9:14 am

We have some sad news to share.

In the winter of 2007 as chaos seemed to reign supreme on the TCM message boards, Moira had the idea of creating an...

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July 18th, 2014, 1:47 pm
New Blogathon Section Added to the SSO

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by moira finnie » April 11th, 2014, 4:04 pm

A new feature, Blogathon Central , debuted today in the Film-Related Forum of the message board. Members can check out upcoming blogathons, post...

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New Poll! From Which There Is No Escape!

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by ChiO » November 15th, 2013, 3:50 pm

Check out the "Ongoing Polls" section (near the bottom of the Board Index) for a brand spankin' new Poll.

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December 24th, 2013, 11:00 pm
Author & Film Historian Mary Mallory is our upcoming guest!

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by Lzcutter » October 23rd, 2013, 7:23 pm

My friend Mary Mallory will be our Guest Author this upcoming weekend, Oct. 26th and 27th. Mary is a film historian, photograph archivist, and...

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October 23rd, 2013, 7:23 pm
TCM Senior Researcher Alexa Foreman to visit Sept. 7 & 8

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « September 1st, 2013, 5:02 pm

by Sue Sue Applegate » September 1st, 2013, 5:02 pm

Please visit us next weekend for a lively conversation about Alexa Foreman's experiences at Turner Classic Movies.

The Silver Screen Oasis will...

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September 1st, 2013, 5:02 pm
The Silver Screen Oasis Is Now Back

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by moira finnie » August 9th, 2013, 8:51 pm

We’re not saying that there should be shouting in the streets or large demonstrations but...

The Silver Screen Oasis is finally up, and ready to...
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August 10th, 2013, 4:50 pm
The SSO Welcomes Monika Henreid June 29 & 30!

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « June 28th, 2013, 11:18 am
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by Sue Sue Applegate » June 26th, 2013, 10:58 pm

Monika Henreid, daughter of Paul Henreid, visits The Silver Screen Oasis!

Currently working on a documentary and a biography of her father, Monika's...

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June 28th, 2013, 11:18 am
John Gilbert Author Eve Golden Returns on May 18th & 19th

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by moira finnie » May 10th, 2013, 10:59 am

"He was always an enigma...many people...have been likened to mercury but Jack Gilbert was mercury. You'd touch him and he'd vanish."
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May 18th, 2013, 8:11 am
A Maintenance Note

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by moira finnie » May 7th, 2013, 10:22 am

In an effort to prevent our main page from becoming too cumbersome, we have consolidated all concluded polls results into one section under the...

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May 7th, 2013, 10:22 am
Denny Miller: Our Second Guest Star For July!

Last post by RedRiver « March 26th, 2013, 11:49 am
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by Sue Sue Applegate » July 19th, 2012, 10:38 pm

Actor, author, and physical fitness advocate Denny Miller is our guest for the weekend of July 27th!

A veteran performer appearing in 237...

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March 26th, 2013, 11:49 am
Author Dwayne Epstein to Visit March 22-24...

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by Sue Sue Applegate » March 19th, 2013, 10:41 pm

Our Guest for March 22-24, 2013, is the author of the new biography, Lee Marvin, Point Blank : Dwayne Epstein

Dwayne Epstein is the author of a...

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March 25th, 2013, 7:28 am
Dana Andrews' Biographer to Visit The Silver Screen Oasis

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by moira finnie » November 15th, 2012, 3:25 pm

Here's more reason to be of good cheer in the next few weeks.

Think of the high points of America film in the 1940s for a moment. Titles such as...
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December 12th, 2012, 10:46 am
Lesley L. Coffin, Biographer of Lew Ayres in October

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by moira finnie » October 2nd, 2012, 10:35 am

It's "all about Ayres" later this month as The Silver Screen Oasis cordially welcomes another Guest Author in October!

[ Please Note: The...
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October 26th, 2012, 6:19 pm
Film Noir author Shannon Clute is coming to the Oasis!

Last post by Lzcutter « September 24th, 2012, 7:40 pm
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by Lzcutter » September 10th, 2012, 7:41 pm

Hey there, Oasisians (is that a word? if not, it should be)!

All you Noir fans are in for a treat!!!!

Great news! Film noir author and TCM brand...

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September 24th, 2012, 7:40 pm
Author Steve Bingen will be a Guest Star in July

Last post by Lzcutter « July 15th, 2012, 8:35 pm
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by Lzcutter » July 8th, 2012, 5:01 pm

Author and Archivist Steve Bingen is coming to the Silver Screen Oasis!

We are pleased to announce that Steve Bingen, co-author of the popular MGM:...

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July 15th, 2012, 8:35 pm
We have two new Moderators!

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « June 9th, 2012, 6:09 pm
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by Lzcutter » June 7th, 2012, 10:03 am

As the Silver Screen Oasis is stretching its wings, exploring our social media opportunities that could bring new members and the fact that summer is...

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June 9th, 2012, 6:09 pm
A Facebook Page for the SSO

Last post by feaito « June 5th, 2012, 12:32 pm
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by moira finnie » June 1st, 2012, 9:52 am

As our recent poll indicated the majority of members wish to be communicated with via email if we go offline, but in an effort to raise our profile a...

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June 5th, 2012, 12:32 pm
Poll re: SSO Member Communications

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This topic has a poll. by moira finnie » May 17th, 2012, 3:56 pm

This poll is in response to the recent outage on our site, and is fully discussed here in a thread begun by kingme under the Help! area of our site....

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May 26th, 2012, 5:59 pm
The Movie Links Is Now Open

Last post by moira finnie « March 12th, 2012, 4:46 pm

by moira finnie » March 12th, 2012, 4:46 pm

Our set of Movie Links in the film-related section of the SSO featuring enlightening resources, blogs, classic film events, and internet postings has...

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March 12th, 2012, 4:46 pm
An Announcement About Our Friend and Moderator Klondike

Last post by Birdy « March 7th, 2012, 9:53 pm
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by moira finnie » October 7th, 2011, 12:32 pm

On behalf of this forum's administrators, we would like to announce that our longtime friend and founding member Klondike , has recently asked that...

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March 7th, 2012, 9:53 pm
NEW POLL! The SSO Favorite Director

Last post by ChiO « September 14th, 2011, 6:19 pm

by ChiO » September 14th, 2011, 6:19 pm

Go to "The People of Film" to participate (or skulk lurking in the background) in the latest SSO Poll.

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September 14th, 2011, 6:19 pm
NEW FORUM!! Foreign Films

Last post by moira finnie « March 8th, 2011, 11:28 am

by moira finnie » March 8th, 2011, 11:28 am

After some discussion, it was decided to add a section to our site devoted to Foreign Films , which can entail world cinema, non-American, or...

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March 8th, 2011, 11:28 am
NEW POLL! Your Favorite Screwball Comedy

Last post by ChiO « February 8th, 2011, 8:38 pm

by ChiO » February 8th, 2011, 8:38 pm

Check out the new poll in the COMEDY section. Please vote early and often. If you don't, then they win.

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February 8th, 2011, 8:38 pm
Dewey1960 Conquers the World!

Last post by feaito « January 10th, 2011, 10:34 pm
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by moira finnie » December 14th, 2010, 8:15 am

Huzzah!! Break out the champagne!

I am pleased to announce that the San Francisco Film Critics Circle has awarded our member Elliot , the renowned...

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January 10th, 2011, 10:34 pm
Scott O'Brien Is Our December Guest Star

Last post by Ann Harding « December 4th, 2010, 9:29 am
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by moira finnie » December 3rd, 2010, 5:11 pm

Christmas comes early to the Silver Screen Oasis with the gift of a December visit with one of our most memorable guest stars,
Scott O'Brien , the...

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December 4th, 2010, 9:29 am
Coming on Nov. 8th, film historian JB Kaufman

Last post by rudyfan « November 3rd, 2010, 3:03 pm
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by Lzcutter » November 1st, 2010, 10:02 pm

I am thrilled to announce that film historian (and my good friend), JB Kaufman will be joining us at the Oasis beginning Monday, Nov. 8th for four...

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November 3rd, 2010, 3:03 pm
Coming this Wednesday: TCM's Gen McGillicuddy

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by Lzcutter » October 11th, 2010, 8:18 pm

We are pleased to announce that the woman who is one of, if not the, driving force behind the annual TCM Film Festival, Ms. Genevieve McGillicuddy ,...

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October 11th, 2010, 8:18 pm
NEW POLL!

Last post by ChiO « September 10th, 2010, 4:10 pm

by ChiO » September 10th, 2010, 4:10 pm

Please go to "The Essentials" section (that seemed the most appropriate spot) for a new poll of SSO members.

And sign up your friends,...

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September 10th, 2010, 4:10 pm
Our September Guest Star: Casey Lalonde

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by Lzcutter » September 7th, 2010, 9:05 pm

Join us as we welcome Casey LaLonde, Joan Crawford's grandson, for a week-long conversation exclusively here at the Silver Screen Oasis beginning...

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September 10th, 2010, 9:05 am
Permission

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by Birdy » April 19th, 2010, 8:14 pm

I need permission to take a break from a long list of drudgerish spring chores I assigned myself. I thought maybe some of you do, as well, especially...

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April 19th, 2010, 9:56 pm
Hiatus

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by klondike » December 11th, 2009, 3:24 pm

Hey, Gang.
I gotta split for a while.
Be good 'til I'm back; talk amongst yourselves, & Happy Holidays.
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January 24th, 2010, 3:55 am
Our September Guest Star: Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Last post by CineMaven « September 15th, 2009, 12:57 am
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by moira finnie » September 10th, 2009, 12:37 pm

The Silver Screen Oasis proudly announces that from Monday, September 21st to Friday, September 25th this month we will host an ongoing Q & A...

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September 15th, 2009, 12:57 am
Our August Guest Star: Charles Tabesh of TCM

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by Lzcutter » July 24th, 2009, 12:28 pm

For all of us who are suffering the dog days of summer, here's something wonderful (I hope) that will shake off our blues and get our minds (or at...

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August 3rd, 2009, 12:57 pm
Password changing

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by SSO Admins » July 31st, 2009, 1:24 pm

I'm not completely convinced that this is a good idea from a security standpoint, but since so many people have had trouble with it I removed the...

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July 31st, 2009, 1:24 pm
hi all

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by Damfino » July 8th, 2009, 4:30 pm

I have been an infrequent member for quite a while. College commitments (now thankfully completed) and my work have taken up far too much of my time,...

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July 9th, 2009, 1:54 am
Future of the forum

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by SSO Admins » June 5th, 2009, 12:37 pm

It's been a tough few months for SSO. First we were hacked by spammers. Then we were down for over a week. Then we suffered database corruption and...

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June 8th, 2009, 7:03 pm
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. NEW SOFTWARE

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by SSO Admins » February 28th, 2009, 11:01 am

I suppose most of you are aware of the recent hacking we've had on the site. Some real *expletive deleted* scumbags think that, for whatever reason,...
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March 7th, 2009, 10:21 am
Paging Mrs. L !!

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by klondike » February 27th, 2009, 5:12 pm

Anne, are you alright?

You've been "off the grid" now for going on 4 days, and frankly, I'm missing those "rays of sunshine" you...

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March 2nd, 2009, 2:26 pm
Photo Size for this Site

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by moira finnie » September 27th, 2008, 12:57 pm

Just a reminder :

In order to maintain this site for each member's full and easy use, we ask that you please post photos that are no larger than 500...

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March 1st, 2009, 8:24 am
Programming Challenge

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by movieman1957 » January 7th, 2009, 1:02 pm

Starting Monday the 12th I am hosting a new edition of the Programming Challenge over at TCM. I invite anyone with any interest in playing along to...

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February 22nd, 2009, 7:06 am
TCM MBA Awards for 2008

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by Lzcutter » December 20th, 2008, 1:44 pm

Hey guys,

I wanted to make everyone aware of a great event going on over at TCM City. The 2008 MBA Committee has been hard at work the last few...

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January 14th, 2009, 2:56 am
The White Sister Scheduled for Broadcast on TCM

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by silentscreen » December 24th, 2008, 10:15 am

Lawrence University's Neustadter "Scores" Score For TCM Silent Movie Restoration APPLETON, WIS -- Thanks to Garth Neustadter's musical...

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