Re: [MOPO] poster values in circulation

2009-06-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
values change all the time.. there is no set answer. one dealer will sell a poster for 55.00 and another dealer will sell the same for 550.00. On Jun 5, 2009, at 7:23 PM, Michael B wrote: THE ULTIMATE GUESSING GAME: What is the value of ALL hollywood movie posters in circulation?

Re: [MOPO] David Carradine: The Plot Thickens

2009-06-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
im sure rodxbushman is gathering the dead list..LOL On Jun 5, 2009, at 5:48 PM, Douglas Ball wrote: Maybe Rodxmorgan is all tied up right now! Doug - Original Message - From: Richard Auras To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] David

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-06-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
as a tutor in the field of challenging and rewarding contemporary music but I do not come cheap. Yours for the asking, Michael Greenwood On 31-May-09, at 2:22 PM, Jeff Potokar wrote: i agree with you judith. the dance group, Diversity, is a flash in the pan act (i just watched them

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-06-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
judith, She's following on the heels of Jon and Kate Gosselin-- and you know there will be a demographic that will eat that show up.. wanting to see if she is as mentally unstable and whacky as the media has made her out to be (and im nor saying she isnt--she seems like she has more than

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-06-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
...) Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Kelly Clarkson stinks At 10:19 PM 6/1/2009, Jeff Potokar wrote: hi judith, Regardless of rich's opinions on who the most listen to and who stinks.. one has to remember, this is only one guy's opinion, is not founded in fact, and would mean little to anyone who

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-06-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
This is about the response i expected..LOL. C'Est la Vie-- as performed by Robbie Nevil jeff On Jun 2, 2009, at 2:15 AM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Kelly Clarkson stinks Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] OT-- 2 Susan Boyle video clips from 1984

2009-06-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
Here's SB, back when she was 23.. 2 clips shot by an audience member at a contest in a club... first clip, singing I DONT KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM and the second, THE WAY WE WERE. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/05/01/susan-boyle-video-the-

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
Being insulting about her appearance.. is really not necessary.. she can't help that; and what does being from Scotland have to do with anything? Jeff On May 31, 2009, at 10:43 AM, Andy Neal wrote: I was pleased the winners won, good bunch of kids and very talented. Susan has a

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
American Idol is NOT a spin off of X Factor (whatever that is).. it is a spin off of the 2001 UK show called Pop Idol, which was also developed by exec producer, Simon Fuller. On May 31, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Andy Neal wrote: American Idol is a spin off of X Factor, America's got

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree with you judith. the dance group, Diversity, is a flash in the pan act (i just watched them and the final results clip on youtube).. and will be forgotten about in 3-6 months. because of the world wide attention Boyle received, (and talk about pressure), along with a pending

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
scott.. here, here. makes total sense. haggling, bargaining, is all part of the game and what makes it fun. it sounds like to even approach his table, one's head would be chewed off, especially if he gets pissed. this certainly isn't a way to build a new clientele and, as you said, for

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle losing

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
can we hear you sing??? On May 31, 2009, at 12:58 PM, jboh...@aol.com wrote: I am of Scottish descent also. I don't care what she looks like, I don't care how she sounds, I don't care that she has lead a sheltered life and is a little odd/ eccentric. What I do care about is that she is

Re: [MOPO] FS: SPEED CRAZY 1sh on Linen.. Expertly backed

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree, glenn..the artwork is terrible.. and who ever heard of this film (or the actors) anyhow?? i also see it was directed by the great William Hole.. move over CB DeMille... Billy Hole Junior is in da house...LOL jeff On May 31, 2009, at 12:47 PM, Glenn Taranto wrote: What the

Re: [MOPO] Drag Me to Hell and Terminator

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
or back to Camp Crystal Lake, for that matter..LOL jeff On May 31, 2009, at 4:22 PM, Richard Del Belso wrote: and how about the fact that it's Terminator #4...ho hum...how many times can you go back to the well?? Richard Del Belso Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 15:11:27 -0500 From:

Re: [MOPO] noir murder

2009-05-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
why? On May 31, 2009, at 8:03 PM, Michael B wrote: name a FILM NOIR film that does NOT include a murder michael A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] response to Jeffrey Walton and Jim Dietz post....ebay is not dead

2009-05-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
Someone had better alert todd feiertag and mrs miniver, then... hehe. jeff On May 29, 2009, at 11:02 AM, Richard Evans wrote: Rarely look now, it's only very occasionally rewarding, but usually a tiresome Groundhog Day experience. Spend more time looking elsewhere now, and to be honest,

Re: [MOPO] Since when is 19 years to life the rest of his natural life???

2009-05-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
dont forget--he's 69. even IF he is eligible for parole in 10 yrs, that doesnt mean he will get out... and, at close to 80, by that point, this really is a life sentence anyhow. On May 29, 2009, at 11:38 AM, Steve wrote: How about life without the possibility of parole? A sentence

Re: [MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

2009-05-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree with you john. all the BUY IT NOW items are, i think, set this way to try and obtain a quick sale, rather than having to wait a week or 10 days for some possible coin to come thru. a shame, really. and yes.. BH and his emovieposter.com auctions are the way to go. he always has a

Re: [MOPO] FA: Heritage: Butch Cassidy, Lawrence of Arabia, Triffids, Blow-Up, Baby Jane, more

2009-05-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
this also happens often with products, often advertised to buy on TV. we have all seen those ads for Product XYZ, that is sold and ordered from, let's say Kansas, and at the end of the ad, sometimes a few states (in addition to those living and ordering in KS) must pay sales tax,as well.

Re: [MOPO] hollywood poster auction DISCUSSION

2009-05-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
mike.. you posted this a few days ago...why the complete repeat of your same post, verbatim? we all got it the first time. jeff On May 26, 2009, at 10:22 AM, Michael B wrote: if Franc said he did not like the hotel and its amenities and facilities, why is he being attacked for

Re: [MOPO] on the mesa of LOST WOMEN 1sh 1952

2009-05-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
right phil, this poster (and film) are rare and valued jewels, for sure... just look at that art design... truly stunning. jeff On May 26, 2009, at 8:30 PM, Phil Edwards wrote: Well, the movie is a masterpiece if that helps. Phil - Original Message - From: David Lieberman To:

[MOPO] hollywood poster auction item listing error

2009-05-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey all, im sure all will see this, if they have looked at the catalog online.. but there are 2 major errors in the lot description. (lot 1015). Click here: Hollywood Poster Auction - Lot Details hollywood poster auction is offering a CREATURE OF THE BLACK LAGOON poster. first, the

Re: [MOPO] hollywood poster auction DISCUSSION

2009-05-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
i actually tried to download their catalog a second time.. and the download failed... downloads usually dont fail, midway thru. and it was VERY slow, while the first half was chugging its way to my laptop. On May 24, 2009, at 6:11 AM, Michael B wrote: 1. i gave up looking at the site

Re: [MOPO] OT: GWTW and King Kong in multi-million dollar spots.

2009-05-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
thanks for sharing that dave, and posting that link. very cool concept, for sure. jeff On May 17, 2009, at 8:05 PM, David Kusumoto wrote: For fans of Gone with the Wind -- check out the following multi- million dollar spot for Breyer's featuring singer/actress Jane Krakowski of

[MOPO] US one sheets- tri-folded?

2009-05-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
Just a question.. back when US one sheets were machine folded (up until the 80's), was there ever a period when they were ONLY tri folded (thus not having a fold that ran down the center from top to bottom)? it would seem that the machine that did the folds would do them all the same way?

Re: [MOPO] Does Anyone Still Collect Elvis Or Marilyn

2009-05-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
michael... its called advertising. bruce does this kind of thing all the time. jeff On May 16, 2009, at 9:56 PM, Michael Spampinato wrote: This question would make much more sense after these auctions ended. Sean, I have known you for many, many years form this list. I cannot believe

Re: [MOPO] A couple of questions about YOUR opinion of three-sheets and six-s...

2009-05-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
Sounds like a bit of a wive's tale to me...LOL MOST people do not have the wall space to display these, especially 6 sheets and they are much more difficult to handle. even moreso, if they have been backed... to even lay it out... clear the furniture and make a 7 foot by 7 foot space

Re: [MOPO] A couple of questions about YOUR opinion of three-sheets and six-s...

2009-05-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
i dont think it's married men, at all, that collect all of these dainty and delicate items.. cheers. On May 12, 2009, at 9:36 AM, flixs...@aol.com wrote: I mean don't married men put up silently with Department 56 Victorian Villages spread like urban blight at Christmas, Hummels,

Re: [MOPO] Simple question

2009-05-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
randy, im curious, too,why this poster would have sold for $335.00. seems high for a 1984/85 poster. is this a rare style? jeff On May 11, 2009, at 7:04 PM, Randall Petersen wrote: Does anyone here know when the following poster for the movie Blood Simple would have been used?

[MOPO] ebay seller filmfootage

2009-05-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey all, has anyone ever bought from this seller before. he/she seems to have a pretty amazing collection of Universal and horror material available. thanks. jeff Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Take pity on the rash syntactically challenged.

2009-05-09 Thread Jeff Potokar
bruce, give it time.. im sure some random LC list-- either educational in nature or maybe a college theme, will show up shortly. jeff On May 9, 2009, at 6:30 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: I was thinking this e-mail would have a list of Mexican lobby cards with mis-spelled titles!

Re: [MOPO] To restore or not to Restore. That is the question.

2009-05-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree with you 100% zeev. posters that are painted to the point of having every flaw, every trace of history removed or covered, is a detriment to that piece. i also agree, that backing, washing and de acidifying to stop further deterioration or break down of the paper itself is a good

[MOPO] Trimmed Belgian Posters

2009-05-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
Is there a similar consensus about Belgian posters that have had the blank (written or stamped) area above the image removed? Are these trimmed Belgian posters also considered defective or damaged? I would guess the same argument would apply as the WC discussion, since both are designed in

Re: [MOPO] Dom DeLuise RIP

2009-05-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
he was truly a funny guy... and really a good comedian. jeff On May 5, 2009, at 8:53 AM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: I sure felt bad to read on the computer that Dom Deluise has passed away. About two months ago I bought an Agfa low fade 16mm print of Silent Movie which is my favorite Mel

Re: [MOPO] NSS Update!!

2009-05-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
Bravo, Bravo jeff On May 2, 2009, at 4:33 PM, ed wrote: I just wanted to let EVERYBODY- know….. THAT I FINISHED THE FIRST PASS OF THE NSS NUMBERS This first pass was the combination of the 1999 NSS Book that Bruce bought a few years ago PLUS ALL the NSS numbers

Re: [MOPO] Mean Streets UK Quad 30x40 Original, Beautiful poster in Near Mint, rolled Condition

2009-04-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
when greg wrote 3-500, he does NOT mean a print run of 3 posters up to 500 posters... it means a run of 300-500 posters. jeff On Apr 28, 2009, at 5:46 AM, Andy Neal wrote: resulting in very small print runs of 3-500. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] MGM covered up crime...

2009-04-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
just a correction. the title is GIRL 27 jeff On Apr 28, 2009, at 7:00 AM, wise1...@aol.com wrote: Talking about crimes covered up: If you want to see a terrific documentary watch Girl 22 (you can find it free online) While writing a book on Harlow, David Stenn found a rape MGM covered up

Re: [MOPO] MGM covered up crime...

2009-04-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
heres the youtube link for the documentary GIRL 27: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClnIc5wb8Qs jeff On Apr 28, 2009, at 7:00 AM, wise1...@aol.com wrote: Talking about crimes covered up: If you want to see a terrific documentary watch Girl 22 (you can find it free online) While writing

Re: [MOPO] MGM covered up crime...

2009-04-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
What an amazing documentary!! it seems that everyone from the DA to the local studio doctor to her own attorney were in Louis B Mayer's pocket. thanks for suggesting it. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] MGM covered up crime...

2009-04-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
rich i read Cast Of Killers when it first came out .. old hollywood, the studio system and how the hollywood machine operated is something that i have always been fascinated with and am pretty well versed in. i had not heard of this particular story, so found it very interesting and was

Re: [MOPO] ot: swine flu information

2009-04-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
this link gives an error message. have tried 4 or 5 times.. always a fail to connect window appears. On Apr 26, 2009, at 7:34 AM, David Lieberman wrote: lets all hope and pray this thing comes and goes quickly without a pandemic. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

Re: [MOPO] Bea Arthur RIP

2009-04-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
What a bummer... i always, always liked her comedic talent and sense of dry humor. jeff On Apr 25, 2009, at 6:52 PM, Kenwick Cook wrote: http://www.popeater.com/article/golden-girls-star-bea-arthur-dies- at-86/446247?flv=1 Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try

Re: [MOPO] Star Wars Other Fakes

2009-04-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey jeannie.. i think you should take this one... does anyone come to mind, when there is talk of fakes, repros, etc, for this film (or other films--- for example, JAWS or the like)? jeff On Apr 24, 2009, at 11:31 AM, Craig Miller wrote: I remember that someone on MoPo has a website

[MOPO] Original French Grande of CREATURE FROM BLACK LAGOON

2009-04-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
hi mopo, Does anyone have an image of the ORIGINAL release of the french grande panel for CFTBL? the 1962 reissue with the beautiful, colorful artwork by Belinsky is seen and offered for sale now and then. thanks, in advance, all. best. Jeff Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web

Re: [MOPO] Bride of Frankenstein photo in color.

2009-04-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
of calling them hand-colored. That would imply that I used a brush and paints (or colored pencils, or crayons), which I don't. Dave - Original Message - From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: Dave Rosen hah...@sympatico.ca; MoPo- l...@listserv.american.edu; Jeff Potokar

Re: [MOPO] Cat Creeps OS that Chris Cloutier 'restored'

2009-04-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
i had to something similar happen-- having to have work redone-- when a poster i had worked on by a restorer (who was recommended to me) here in the los angeles/ north hollywood area, did an awful, sub par job. i was horrified and angered, to say the least. this person's restorer did

Re: [MOPO] Bride of Frankenstein photo in color.

2009-04-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
in generations to come Rich At 10:18 AM 4/21/2009, Jeff Potokar wrote: i am with you 100% on this... hand tint suggests this completely-- done BY HAND, not COMPUTER. this guy doing the photos simply needs to say they hae been colored using photoshop. the added hand tint is supposed to give

Re: [MOPO] Bride of Frankenstein photo in color.

2009-04-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
right on, bruce... the voice of reason and wherewithal.. this was my thought exactly. jeff On Apr 21, 2009, at 6:14 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: To me, the expression hand tinted gives the clear idea that this ONE PHOTO was done by hand and therefore it is one-of-a-kind, meaning

Re: [MOPO] OT-The Susan Boyle Offers Pour In!

2009-04-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
Nadia Suleman was also offered a good chuck of coin to do a porn flick, as well. what bottom feeders these porn producers are. jeff On Apr 21, 2009, at 6:36 PM, jbirddouglass wrote: I heard about this on the Howard Stern show this morning and couldn't believe my ears, but here it is. Now

Re: [MOPO] Bride of Frankenstein photo in color.

2009-04-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
the only thing i would observe... the BRIDE'S complexion appears too healthy and rosy. back from the dead and looking like she's had a great night's sleep and chose just the right shade of lipstick, too.. :) jeff On Apr 20, 2009, at 6:02 PM, David Kusumoto wrote: Well, not really.

Re: [MOPO] Bride of Frankenstein photo in color.

2009-04-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree, dave... for this seller to take a great BW photo and use Photoshop and even think to call it hand tinting is just SO wrong. to be blunt, it's simply absurd. jeff On Apr 20, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Dave Rosen wrote: Photoshop is considered hand-tinting now? Dave - Original

Re: [MOPO] Bluetooth Replacing Movie Posters In Belgium

2009-04-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
the only place you would ever be expected to have the kind of privacy that you speak of franc, would be in your own home or apt. i agree, tho, some venues should be limited-- but in the age where people often need to get in touch with someone asap, or in emergencies, its not likely that

Re: [MOPO] Live Fast Die Young LCs, Batman, Lucille Ball More...

2009-04-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
rich, the film, THESE THREE, did NOT deal with lesbianism. because of the production codes in 1936, the theme was changed to a heterosexual love triangle between stars Miriam Hopkins, Joel McCrea and Merle Oberon and the ensuing gossip that occurred at the girls' school about that

Re: [MOPO] Live Fast Die Young LCs, Batman, Lucille Ball More...

2009-04-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
brill On Apr 18, 2009, at 8:37 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Joel McCrea likes girls.. sounds like he was a lesbian to me At 08:27 PM 4/18/2009, Jeff Potokar wrote: rich, the film, THESE THREE, did NOT deal with lesbianism. because of the production codes in 1936, the theme

Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle-- and Paul Potts

2009-04-14 Thread Jeff Potokar
i remember, in a similar vein, the contestant, Paul Potts, who came out and sang opera. everyone looked at him in a similar way, as well, when he first walked onstage and before he began to sing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA jeff On Apr 13, 2009, at 8:42 PM, David

Re: [MOPO] New Website with vintage posters in less than perfect condition

2009-04-14 Thread Jeff Potokar
what browser are you using? im using firefox. it opens right up for me... it's set up like an auction/ebay site. jeff On Apr 14, 2009, at 2:36 PM, jbirddouglass wrote: Ditto. I am intrigued and anxious to see what Carlos has...he's a good guy, by the way, and I have had some very pleasant

Re: [MOPO] Golly, gosh, a FRANKENSTEIN TC

2009-04-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
what are the odds and someone saying my loss is your gain... with that kind of reduced opening price, right off the bat. all very interesting... jeff On Apr 13, 2009, at 2:02 AM, Phil Edwards wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/FRANKENSTEIN-31-ORIGINAL-KARLOFF-UNIVERSAL- TITLE-

Re: [MOPO] Back to posters for a moment... trading as an option

2009-04-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
however, in addition-- my thought would be BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TRADE WITH. one would not want to trade something genuine for somethng that is nothing more than a repro or re-strike, or bootleg-- as we know that there are some that deal in such materials. jeff On Apr 12, 2009, at

Re: [MOPO] Billy Bob Thornton Cancels Tour After Comparing Canadians to Bland Mashed Potatoes

2009-04-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
good to hear that the canadians booed him off the stage-- arrogant SOB needs to learn to be respectful and perhaps come down to earth and get that ego in check. he's FAR from being ALL THAT. On Apr 11, 2009, at 11:41 AM, jim wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514479,00.html

Re: [MOPO] Newley-- for me a Rennaissance Man.

2009-04-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
stature was nearly as great as that of Davis! Joe Joe --- On *Fri, 4/10/09, Jeff Potokar /jpotok...@ca.rr.com mailto:jpotok...@ca.rr.com/* wrote: From: Jeff Potokar jpotok...@ca.rr.com mailto:jpotok...@ca.rr.com

Re: [MOPO] fs: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 82R 1SH RARE TEAL VERSION ROLLED NM-M

2009-04-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
you make a valid point, bruce... first off, is it one imperfection??? or several imperfectionS.. it cant be both. and to not explain or describe what these imperfections are lacks transparency... especially for the price asked. for $2 grand, one had better list the defects, plain and

Re: [MOPO] Newley-- for me a Rennaissance Man.

2009-04-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
newley was certainly unique, and when singing, his gestures and mannerisms were quite over the top. i personally never cared for his singing voice--he had a unique sound-- one that rich little did a good impersonation of-- but his vocal quality wasnt that good. it certainly made you take a

[MOPO] ebay seller query

2009-04-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
is anyone familiar with or bought from the ebay seller called warehousemovieposter? thanks. jeff Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Billy Bob likes Famous Monsters and Forry

2009-04-09 Thread Jeff Potokar
Kevin Bacon-- (the Bacon Bros)? jeff On Apr 9, 2009, at 11:05 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Thanks Greg (and Tom). All I need is enough choices to make this a poll. Anyone else think of an actor who successfully became a musician? Bruce On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 10:36 AM, jbirddouglass

Re: [MOPO] Billy Bob likes Famous Monsters and Forry

2009-04-09 Thread Jeff Potokar
Octolina On Apr 9, 2009, at 11:13 AM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Octolina Jolie?? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] a bit OT.. a different kind of still

2009-04-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
talk about bette davis' eyes... this is pretty amazing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sahHSNy_Uk jeff Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing

Re: [MOPO] Appraisal on last night's Antique Roadshow

2009-04-07 Thread Jeff Potokar
that 2000.00 STAR WARS price tag sounded off to me, too. i would have been curious as to rudy franchi's value on that same poster. jeff On Apr 7, 2009, at 4:25 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: yeah I was watching last night meant to comment that appraiser, while always enjoyable

Re: [MOPO] slides worth more than movie poster - It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

2009-04-07 Thread Jeff Potokar
i think it just played on AMC at the end of last week. but AMC is so full of commercials... i havent watched anything on there in years. On Apr 7, 2009, at 4:47 PM, Richard Evans wrote: Yep, I'm not that surprised at the values. Nice reminder that it's time I watched it again, been years.

[MOPO] email test--just delete

2009-04-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
hi all, just checking to see if mopo emails are going thru Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] My Darling Clementine 3 sheet question

2009-04-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Johnny, You could sell it on ebay or consign it with someone such as Bruce Hershenson at www.emovieposter.com best. jeff On Apr 5, 2009, at 2:31 PM, Johnny Raincheck wrote: Hello New to the group, I have a newbie question. I have a poster, on Linen, of the film My Darling

Re: [MOPO] My Darling Clementine 3 sheet question

2009-04-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
johnny.. you could also get in touch with grey smith and the folks at heritage auctions, if you want to go that route, as well. (www.ha.com) jeff On Apr 5, 2009, at 2:31 PM, Johnny Raincheck wrote: Hello New to the group, I have a newbie question. I have a poster, on Linen, of the

Re: [MOPO] I need some really quick ideas on most memorable movie moms!

2009-04-03 Thread Jeff Potokar
bruce, i know your time frame for nominees is past but wanted to throw a few in the kitty... Spring Byington-YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU Irene Dunne- PENNY SERENADE Beulah Bondi- ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE Donna Reed- ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE Angelica Houston- THE ADDAMS FAMILY Martine Bartlett-

Re: [MOPO] FS~ FRANKENSTEIN Original title card on Ebay

2009-04-01 Thread Jeff Potokar
vert confusing, to say the least. the 2 lines that strike me are: I am selling my right, title, and interest in this poster that I purchased through Heritage Signature Auction #660, Lot #28337. -- it sounds like the seller isnt selling the card. per se --just his rights, title and

Re: [MOPO] FS~ FRANKENSTEIN Original title card on Ebay

2009-04-01 Thread Jeff Potokar
one does NOT ask for $33K, when using ebay as a mere advertising tool. the fact that he goes on to describe the card, etc, offers free shipping, all seems very odd. it's as though he is selling the right to ownership for 33K. seems a bit off, thats for sure. jeff On Apr 1, 2009, at

[MOPO] OT- PC users-Conficker Worm to be made active on april 1st

2009-03-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
for all you PC users on the list... just something to think about, as it sounds like this could be a real problem, according to published reports: http://blog.seattlepi.com/microsoft/archives/165399.asp?source=mypi best. jeff Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at

Re: [MOPO] MOST RECOGNIZBALE LINE IN A FILM

2009-03-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
if lines have to be submitted along with the film's title in parentheses, i dont think that qualifies as most recognizable, do they? sometime during the submissions, i think people's most favorite lines began to appear. jeff On Mar 30, 2009, at 6:26 PM, Dave Rosen wrote: I doubt

Re: [MOPO] MOST RECOGNIZBALE LINE IN A FILM

2009-03-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
roger, are you serious when you ask and say this? (crummy old films?); if you are referring to silents, there were many great and amazing films that were produced before the advent of sound, as we all know. jeff On Mar 30, 2009, at 7:30 PM, Roger Kim wrote: (Who even watches those

Re: [MOPO] MOST RECOGNIZBALE LINE IN A FILM

2009-03-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
was the question meant for most memorable SPOKEN lines of dialogue from movies?? or are sung lyrics from songs also included?? that broadens the scope dramatically, then. jeff On Mar 29, 2009, at 12:57 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: has anyone noted: a spoon full of sugar

Re: [MOPO] Sean Penn, Jim Carrey to star in Three Stooges movie

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree with gregg-- with small exception, i would be willing to wager that people will stay away from this.. the Stooges are SUCH an imbedded image in early slapstick and comedy. anyone that grew up watching the Stooges (meaning watching them on TV) or those that remember them from

Re: [MOPO] How many have you seen?????-- 100 Movies to See Before You Die - Yahoo! Movies

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
that's the thing with these kinds of lists... one's Must Sees are another's Dregs... it's all so subjective. even lists from places like AFI are criticized for this very reason.. the best it to pick and choose and make up your own BEST list. On Mar 27, 2009, at 11:38 AM, Franc wrote:

Re: [MOPO] Sean Penn, Jim Carrey to star in Three Stooges movie

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
i thought the Stooges were best when it was Larry, Curly and Moe. the films that were done featuring either Curly Joe and Shemp (to a lesser degree) were not nearly as good. Curly Joe was just too over the top flamboyant --and i thought, NOT funny but the one cool thing about Shemp, was

Re: [MOPO] Sean Penn, Jim Carrey to star in Three Stooges movie

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
maybe Jack Nicholson can play the almighty Moe.. jeff On Mar 27, 2009, at 11:11 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: i wonder who they have in mind for Moe It is Javier Bardem. I smell a second Oscar! Bruce On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Jeff Potokar jpotok...@ca.rr.com wrote: i agree

Re: [MOPO] Sean Penn, Jim Carrey to star in Three Stooges movie

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
in referencing the stooges, in a prior post, i mistakenly said that Curly Joe DeRita was too over the top and flamboyant. i meant to comment on actor Joe Besser, who played, simply, Joe. i always found him too whiny. jeff On Mar 27, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: I know I am

Re: [MOPO] Funniest dad poll

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
on that note Kirby,... i would have to say, also for funniest dad, in that scenario, is actor Sebastian Shaw, in RETURN OF THE JEDI, who played Anakin Skywalker, and looking like a chubby, pasty faced Humpty Dumpty, when he is unmasked by Luke, at the end of the film... was truly

Re: [MOPO] Polish, Russian, Yugoslav and More - many still at 99 cents

2009-03-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
some are leaders, bruce.. and others simply follow... On Mar 27, 2009, at 6:05 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: This is really spooky! It seems like no matter what I auction, Rich has the exact same kind of stuff. I didn't think too much of it when WE sold lobby cards and HE sold lobby cards,

[MOPO] A Storage Question

2009-03-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hello, all. Recently, i purchased a one sheet poster, from 1933. Beautiful stone lithography. it was sent, folded, as it had been initially. the paper is a but brittle and there are some small fold holes and a couple areas have one or 2 inch fold separations. i unfolded the poster to

Re: [MOPO] dilemma on shipping

2009-03-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
WOW, bruce... cant even imagine what that felt like. it's got to be that moment, when you go to where your car WAS parked--no longer is-- and you look around for that split second or 2 in complete disbelief. the fact that it was gone so quickly it almost makes it sound like you were being

Re: [MOPO] funniest parent in a movie

2009-03-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
although playing more of a step parent/ aunt... Rosalind Russell in the 1958 film AUNTIE MAME her delivery of those one liners... amazing and funny. On Mar 25, 2009, at 12:29 PM, Franc wrote: The funniest paent in a movie (for me) was Debbie Reynolds in MOTHER. She nailed all the most

Re: [MOPO] FS: Apocalypse Now - Very Rare *Alternate* Japanese B0 (40x56) featuring the image of Marlon Brando

2009-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
so steve, where is it?? you should provide a link to an image-- or did you forget to do that?? or perhaps that was simply a teaser post?? lol jeff On Mar 24, 2009, at 12:12 AM, dsonesheets wrote: I wanted to give the MOPO community the first opportunity to see it, Visit the

Re: [MOPO] anybody know much about this Abbott and Costello Who's on First p...

2009-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
why not just take it to Kinkos and have a new one printed up there?? they can get rid of those nasty looking wrinkles then. On Mar 24, 2009, at 12:19 PM, David Lieberman wrote: Would it be fair to say that a substantial part of why you like it is that you own it? no.I like it

Re: [MOPO] anybody know much about this Abbott and Costello Who's on First poster?

2009-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
im sure it involved you, yourself, some Redi Whip and a poster of BARBARELLA, right franc?? LOL jeff On Mar 24, 2009, at 1:42 PM, Franc wrote: I know I had better things to do in my bedroom in the late 70s and 80s and none of them involved my brother. FRANC -Original Message-

[MOPO] mopo hall monitors

2009-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
i was privately messaged by a member telling me i had posted beyond the limit of 3 per day.. but this message wasn't from scott. and yet, a number of others have also done the same today (sellers) and they often do on many days.. question and comment.. have certain members been appointed

Re: [MOPO] mopo hall monitors

2009-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
ok..you got me... i am 12 and like to laugh a lot... gallows humour, as some might say. On Mar 24, 2009, at 8:18 PM, David Lieberman wrote: I think simple folk who incessantly use lol like a 12 year old girl Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] WANTED: Good poll ideas! Finder's fee paid

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
i gotta ask--- is this a serious question?? or simply used as an example? On Mar 23, 2009, at 8:27 AM, Sean Linkenback wrote: Which Godzilla movie is best? From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 8:10 AM To:

Re: [MOPO] TYPE-CASTING - Bruce's next Poll question

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
1. Julie Andrews- SOUND OF MUSIC or MARY POPPINS 2. Edward G. Robinson- LITTLE CAESAR 3. Boris Karloff- FRANKENSTEIN or MUMMY 4. Bela Lugosi- DRACULA 5. Lon Chaney Jr- THE WOLF MAN jeff On Mar 23, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Michael B wrote: What star was so type-cast into one character or role

Re: [MOPO] TYPE-CASTING - Bruce's next Poll question

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
except that being just as creepy, in general, is very different than being typecast, where one looks at an actor and immediately associates them with one particular role. On Mar 23, 2009, at 3:31 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: you can see that he is just as creepy Visit

Re: [MOPO] TYPE-CASTING - Bruce's next Poll question

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
rich , your definition is wrong. i looked it up, to make sure: type·cast, type·cast·ing, type·casts 1. To cast in an acting role akin or natural to one's own personality or fitted to one's physical appearance. 2. To assign (a performer) repeatedly to the same kind of part. there is nothing

Re: [MOPO] Anne Hathaway to Play Judy Garland in Film

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
they should get liza to do it... a little CG and some makeup effects... i mean.. look at BENJAMIN BUTTON...lol jeff On Mar 23, 2009, at 4:10 PM, Franc wrote: Oh, lord enough already! Enough with Judy and no more Maria Callas! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] help please: Laurel and Hardy SWISS MISS 1938 poster

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
its called a FILM POSTER and it looks like the real deal, too. is that why you arent quite sure what it is LOL On Mar 23, 2009, at 7:40 PM, David Lieberman wrote: does anyone know what this is exactly? http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/apics2008/swissmar09.jpg 30 x 40 taking

Re: [MOPO] WANTED: American Graffiti insert or WC

2009-03-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
dave-- if thats the case-- you certainly know who to stay away from, then... right LOL jeff On Mar 23, 2009, at 8:22 PM, David Kusumoto wrote: ** Thus, looking for an original USA unfolded 14 x 36 insert -- OR -- an unfolded 14 x 22 window card -- (not the more expensive one-

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