[MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
No, it's not another job for MOPO police... It's the new poster for STOLEN. Check it out. It's different than the festival poster. I liked that one as well but this does the better job of promoting the stars at a glance.

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Zeev Drach
...and this design appeals to you eh? Not trying to insult you or start a war of tastes, but if this poster appeals to today's public, no wonder we get such...boring posters, compared to the graphics of yester years. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Andy
I have to agree, it's bloody awfull (Said in a true English accent sipping on my cap of tea) (Think Stewie from family guy kind of accent) You can't really call that Design sorry, very weak. No offense tho and certainly not trying to cause waves, just an opinion not an onion. Andy

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread jim episale
Glenn Thanks for the heads up. I would love to get one for my personal collection simply because a MOPO member is so involved with the film. jim Check out our shop video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-n2AznLA8o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCP7PaO-2tk

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Andrea Kanter
So would I. Andrea On Feb 12, 2010, at 9:02 AM, jim episale wrote: Glenn Thanks for the heads up. I would love to get one for my personal collection simply because a MOPO member is so involved with the film. jim Check out our shop video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-n2AznLA8o

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Andy Neal
Who exactly on mopo was involved with the film? I'm not retracting my opinion but just wanted to say it was in no way meant to offend anyone. Andy Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:28:29 -0500 From: eccen...@mac.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU So would I.

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread jim episale
This was posted last week you may have missed it. It's a quick but nice read - at least for me... Pass it on if you think anyone else will care. GT http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ic0da57b53e8 b20f6332ba38df7e3f3b7 Check out our shop video

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Andy Neal
Cool - Lots of respect to Glen! I'll get something added to The Movie Forum, Let me know if you need the film promoting in an advertisement capacity on The Movie Forum or the Movie Poster forum. No offense with my comments Glen, I'm guessing you didn't have a say on which posters were

[MOPO] Hey Clenn

2010-02-12 Thread Andrea Kanter
Do you have a link for the first poster (you preferred)? I never got to see it. Thanks! Andrea Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Susan Heim
How fun Glenn. I think the poster is fine, of course, by today's standards, especially for an independant film. I like the sepia, high contrast look and the juxtaposition of time shown. I can't wait to see it. Keep us updated on the release. Congratulations again. Sue Date: Thu, 11

[MOPO] FS: ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST 1-sheet VF+

2010-02-12 Thread Dave Rosen
BEAUTIFUL 1-sheet for the Sergio Leone classic! See all the details here: http://posteropolis.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=119_159products_id=1915 Just $8 shipping to the US and Canada, insurance included! Thanks! Dave Posteropolis Vintage Movie Posters

Re: [MOPO] The Illusion of Care and Service at USPS

2010-02-12 Thread MotionPictureArt.com
MessageI once saw on Discovery Channel that packages send via the postal service should be able to withstand 20 kilos/40 pounds in weight. That's why we started using PVC tubes that can even carry my (almost) 100 kilo weight. Of the last 5 orders we received 3 were damaged. The two main

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Andy - Once I sold the script I had no say in anything let alone any of the actual promotion. That's the way it goes for the writer! Glenn - Original Message - From: Andy Neal To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 6:55 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO]

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Lives Festival Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Joseph Bonelli
Well, none of the posters are overwhelmingly effective--- but the preview makes me really want to see this movie!!  Glenn, I'm intriguied!!   Joe B --- On Fri, 2/12/10, Glenn Taranto exit...@gte.net wrote: From: Glenn Taranto exit...@gte.net Subject: Re: [MOPO] Stolen Lives Festival Poster

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Lives Festival Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Andrea Kanter
I like the one with arm the hanging out. It grabs the eye faster than the new one. Andrea On Feb 12, 2010, at 12:04 PM, Joseph Bonelli wrote: Well, none of the posters are overwhelmingly effective--- but the preview makes me really want to see this movie!! Glenn, I'm intriguied!! Joe

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Zeev Drach
Hello Glen, Please believe me when I say that I had no idea your wrote the script for the movie stolen, as I haven't read some of the recent threads, this one included. The fact I didn't know you had anything to do with this movie, makes my comment on the artistic merits of the poster that

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Zeev Drach
Sorry, it's Glenn. I guess I stepped into it again. Best, Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Glenn Taranto Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:42 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Stolen Poster No, it's not another job for MOPO

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Zeev - I'm writing this publicly because you issued your apology so. I just want to say that I was not offended in any way by your comments. I didn't think of them as vindictive or petty. Just your opinion. If you had loved it would I have turned around and asked what you base your opinion on?

[MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Wolfgang Jahn
I just watched the restored two and a half hour version, restored with the Argentine 16mm print that was found last year, adding approx 30mins to the previous versions. In general I'm mostly surprised how well the film works, haven't seen Metropolis since maybe 10 years. It has the original

Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Thanks, Wolfgang... I'm always interested in restortation stories and discovery of lost films. Appreciate it very much - Glenn - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Jahn To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 3:59 PM Subject: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010

[MOPO] More Info on the Various Poster Lawsuits

2010-02-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
for those interested: Jeff http://www.originalprop.com/blog/2010/02/10/profiles-in-history-files- lawsuits-against-fraudulant-movie-poster-auction-consignors/ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] A previous Lawsuit Article from Jan, 2010

2010-02-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
http://www.originalprop.com/blog/2010/01/15/poster-fraud-update- reports-of-fbi-investigation-seeking-ebay-victims-multiple-civil- lawsuits/ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to

[MOPO] FS: BULLITT locandina

2010-02-12 Thread Dave Rosen
GREAT image of Steve McQueen on this original release Italian locandina! See all the details here: http://posteropolis.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=46_52products_id=1886 Just $8 shipping to the US and Canada, insurance included! Thanks! Dave Posteropolis Vintage Movie Posters

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Bruce Hershenson
Glenn I have noticed that quite a few successful people don't begrudge other people their success, and that quite a few people who have never had much success show sour grapes over other people's successes. Personally, I love movies, and I would give my right arm (not my left, because I am

Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
oh yeah Wolfgang.. I can't wait to see the 30 minutes and Glenn.. those posters do suck, but I'll be sure to view the movie ; - ) At 04:13 PM 2/12/2010, Glenn Taranto wrote: Thanks, Wolfgang... I'm always interested in restortation stories and discovery of lost films. Appreciate it very

Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Richard Del Belso
Wolfgang... i'm so jealous! That must have been a fantastic evening! i'm hoping that they will send the print here to los angeles, (or a new print) so we can see it with a live orchestra here. Can't wait! Thanks for the report. Richard Del Belso Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:59:03

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Bruce - Many thanks for your kind words... As a sinister myself I appreciate the right-handed compliment. All I ever wanted to do was be an actor. The writing came as an off-shoot from having to sit around waiting for a job with all these voices and characters in my head and no where to go

Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Glenn Taranto
Richard - Metropolis is supposed to be part of the TCM movie festival in April... GT - Original Message - From: Richard Del Belso To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration Wolfgang... i'm so

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Joseph Bonelli
And Glenn won't (can't!) say it at all but. communications with him on and off-list in the last few years prove something else-- that he is a really nice guy!  And that is just another mark of a real pro!  All of you sho-biz folk on MOPO know exactly what I mean!   Joe B in NOLA --- On

Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread kainbach
Thanks for sharing...fascinatingI own many original german ufa stills of this master piece..the set is not complete but it will one daysearching since a real long time...20 years and countingand I have the color stillsaddiction pure...can't wait to see this version on the

[MOPO] BIG...BIGGER...BIGGEST

2010-02-12 Thread rodxmorgan
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Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Toochis Morin
I envy your collection! Toochis Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2010, at 6:31 PM, kainb...@aol.com wrote: Thanks for sharing...fascinatingI own many original german ufa stills of this master piece..the set is not complete but it will one daysearching since a real long time...20 years

Re: [MOPO] Stolen Poster

2010-02-12 Thread Toochis Morin
Big congrats! Toochis Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2010, at 4:49 PM, Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com wrote: Glenn I have noticed that quite a few successful people don't begrudge other people their success, and that quite a few people who have never had much success show sour

Re: [MOPO] More Info on the Various Poster Lawsuits

2010-02-12 Thread Kerry Laws
Thanks for giving these links to the articles.. it sure is surprising there gave been no other responses as this always seems like a hot topic.. although whining about Ebay maybe has trumped even this important and continuing story.. --Kerry On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Jeff Potokar

[MOPO] FA: ENDING SAT. MORNING~PRESSBOOKS, PROPS, PORTALS AND MORE!

2010-02-12 Thread Alan Adler
RARE FLIERS, POSTERS AND PROPS! SOME FUN ITEMS ENDING THIS WEEK - AND STARTING THIS SATURDAY, TOO! I WANTED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO A COLLECTION OF PRE-1910 EDISON, LUBIN AND MUTOSCOPE / BIOGRAPH CATALOGS AND SALES BROCHURES I WILL BE SELLING OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. THE BROCHURES HAVE

Re: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration

2010-02-12 Thread Phil Edwards
Thanks very much for the description, Wolfgang. Looking forward to seein this version. Phil E. - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Jahn To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:59 AM Subject: [MOPO] Metropolis 2010 Restoration I just watched