So there you have it - because of TCM there is now $9 more spent on posters than there would have been before. Proof positive that the hobby is healthy and growing at a rapid pace.
Tongue in cheek of course, but I get the point. I am a mix of the two - watching old movies has probably inspired me to add some items to my collection I probably wouldn't have, but nothing can top a fantastic poster. I bought a beautiful copy of an Affair in Trinidad "A" style one-sheet at Morrie's auction a couple of years ago solely because of the striking image of Rita Hayworth as I have yet to see the film itself. ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael B To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:20 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Expanding hobby with TMC TMC has showcased the awesome black & whites, noir, etc creating "new", interest in older films. i often seek to buy a poster after seeing a great film on TMC---must be a great film or something that moved me. my first liz taylor poster i received in the mail yesterday was the result of seeing 1949 THE CONSPIRATOR, just a month ago. so when i saw it on ebay, i sniped it. an awesome rolled poster near mint beauty: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280532559051 i have a one sheet on the way that i, also, saw on TMC for the first time, recently. and i am debating a mint one sheet of another 40s film i saw a month ago....the film was interesting, and the poster powerfully beautiful. SO, TMC HAS CAUSED MY COLLECTION TO INCREASE AFTER I WATCH FILMS ON THEIR NETWORK; I BUY POSTERS OF ONLY FILMS I ENJOY, with few exceptions. (that's why my want list keeps increasing: TMC!!!! michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
