Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

Um... nope. I just went and measured my so-called 52" inch TV (where the actual screen size measures 51 inches diagonally) and if I were to turn it on its side, it would only measures 25 inches of display area left-to-right. So, to display a 27x41 inch movie poster at full size... including the

Re: [MOPO] Inglorious Basterds

Just be grateful it wasn't basturds. k. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net mobile 512 589 5112 On Feb 19, 2010, at 1:04 AM, James Richard wrote: > Can anyone explain to this old due, who obviously "just doesn't get it

Re: [MOPO] Inglorious Basterds

Can anyone explain to this old due, who obviously "just doesn't get it" these days, *why* Tarantino chose to misspell the word "Bastards" in his film's title? Or is he just doing his patriotic bit to further dumb down the population? -- JR Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at ww

[MOPO] Movie Posters Ain't What They Used to BE - was [MOPO] AVATAR Rare Poster

Who can say just exactly what it is that Moviegoods is selling for $29.95? Note that MovieGoods does not say their AVATAR 27x40 advance one sheet is a reprint, but they also don't say it is an "authentic, original theater poster" either. Note they also described it as "near mint" which indicate

[MOPO] Great 1-Sheet Auction: Janet Gaynor, Garbo, 3 Stooges, James Bond

Right now at http://www.movieposterbid.com we have 267 one-sheet posters 1937-1995 Click Here to See a Gallery of the posters being sold in this auction Click Here to Go to the Auctions www.movieposterbid.com Look at these 1sheets with curr

Re: [MOPO] wanted: DR. NO 1SH, THUNDERBALL 1SH, COOL HAND LUKE 1SH

David, Just getting ready to send off for linen backing some poster including your titles. Cool Hand Luke has some magic marker in the white area, Dr. No has 1" fold at top and slight yellowing, Thunderball is 30 x 40 and has a couple of tears. All should look great backed with very little

Re: [MOPO] Kathryn Grayson.. gorgeous Hollywood star 1922-2010

Gorgeous woman with a gorgeous voice and the gumption to stand up to, while putting up with, that gigantic ego/voice Mario Lanza! RIP, lady.  You had class!   Joe B in NOLA --- On Thu, 2/18/10, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: From: Richard Halegua Comic Art Subject: [MOPO] Kathryn Grayson..

[MOPO] Kathryn Grayson.. gorgeous Hollywood star 1922-2010

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[MOPO] FS: my current ebay items <> SINCE YOU WENT AWAY

LINK: http://shop.ebay.com/dialmbbmbb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340 listed presently with 3 days to go: 6 lobby cards from orig release SINCE YOU WENT AWAY imitation of life 1934 lobby with all the stars BIRDS, half CROSSFIRE, INSERT SEVERAL UNBACKED 40s one sheets.

Re: [MOPO] grey smaih please contact me

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Re: [MOPO] wanted: DR. NO 1SH, THUNDERBALL 1SH, COOL HAND LUKE 1SH

Dave, Here you go: Thunderball http://movieposters.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7019&LotIdNo=25035 Dr. No http://movieposters.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7019&LotIdNo=31013 Cool Hand Luke http://movieposters.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7019&LotIdNo=18014 From: MoPo List [

Re: [MOPO] wanted: DR. NO 1SH, THUNDERBALL 1SH, COOL HAND LUKE 1SH

Why don't I let EVERYBODY know? http://movieart.net/products-page/?category=1&product_id=628 Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net mobile 512 589 5112 On Feb 18, 2010, at 6:26 PM, David Lieberman wrote: > please let me

Re: [MOPO] Interview with a Movie Poster Artist

Great and informative interview, John.. and a jazz lover to boot. Jeff On Feb 18, 2010, at 12:59 PM, JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia wrote: Many of you may not have heard of Brian Clinton but he is an accomplished movie poster artist and has produced the art for Asutralian made films

[MOPO] wanted: DR. NO 1SH, THUNDERBALL 1SH, COOL HAND LUKE 1SH

please let me know. thanks, David Lieberman _CineMasterpieces.com_ (http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/) | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Original Movie Posters | 602 309 0500 | Office/Gallery Open By Appt. Only. _Our Facebook Page_ (http://www.

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

Yes, you are quite correct that 1963 is when ZIP codes made their first appearance. It came from a Zoning Improvement Plan, which had been in the works for some time. They were however virtually unseen during Kennedy's time as President or the beginning of Johnson's. In fact it was quite some t

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Hi, ALL., I have about 40 Auctions closing WITHIN 3 to 4 HOURS, including: (PLEASE LOOK AT LIST) _http://shop.ebay.com/rixposterz/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg_ (http://shop.ebay.com/rixposterz/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg) LUCHIO FULCI HORROR--- 2 Orig 80's US 1-SHEETS---ONLY $

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

Zip codes came into use in 1963. Dave - Original Message - From: Phillip W. Ayling To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster Richard, I really hold you in high regard for engaging people a

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

Richard, I really hold you in high regard for engaging people about the "Portals". Early on I used to do that and mostly the response was negative, though sometimes people were appreciative. I remember a seller getting really indignant when I told him that I was sure his Frankenstein was a fake

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

He had bought it from someone on Ebay who had the story that it had been their grandmother's and was in a closet in her house since 1939. and that is exactly what I said earlier.. that the sellers always know they are totally full of dried camel dung Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Si

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

I know there are alot of people that get pulled into the Portal problem all the time. Several years back I had a customer that was ordering a frame for an original Gone With the Wind poster. He told me the size was about 19 1/2 x27+. I thought it might be a trimmed half sheet but turned out to

Re: [MOPO] More evidence eBay is headed for the final flush as it circles the bowl

Hey, no problem. Meg will fix California's debt problems overnight: She will simply double all user fees (income taxes, permits, cost of a driver's license, sales tax rate, etc.), while cutting customer service, and ignoring all questionable or outright fraudulent business practices so long as

Re: [MOPO] AVATAR Rare Poster

Well, since I've already been accused of "knocking" AVATAR when I was actually one of the first to post a rave review about it -- as well as not having "really thought about it" when I wished aloud that its predictable script and cardboard villains had not been quite so predicate or quite so ca

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

remember the fraudulent CASABLANCA listing 5/6 months ago? MOPOers reported contacting ebay days before the listing ended.. the rhetorical question: what did ebay do? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com _

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

Phillip obviously I am also trolling fleaBay looking for stuff. Yes, Bruce and Heritage and I all do better work - fleabay doesn't know what to do and they keep trying to find "that formula" without realizing they had the formula and abandoned it. But anyway, I usually don't post about the Po

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

Re "King Kong" It also promises on the Feature listing itself "This one will sell" An interesting thing for me is that even though we all recognize that E-bay is increasingly lame and our derision is loud and justified, Richard, I believe, first noticed this listing and posted it on MoPo withi

[MOPO] Interview with a Movie Poster Artist

Many of you may not have heard of Brian Clinton but he is an accomplished movie poster artist and has produced the art for Asutralian made films like Crocodile Dundee, Phar Lap and Razorback. I interviewed Brian on my radio programme last week and we talked about his artwork. You can hear the in

Re: [MOPO] Inglorious Basterds

My mother, who is 80 years old, LOVED "Inglourious Basterds." (I did too.) She couldn't get over how tense it was (esp. the opening 15 minutes) and how it flew by, despite its length. She was also knocked out by Christoph Waltz's perf as the smooth but menacing Nazi, truly an unforgettable vi

Re: [MOPO] More evidence eBay is headed for the final flush as it circles the bowl

Well one of her campaign promises is to reduce welfare programs to our state that has the most costly welfare in the nation due to the number of people on welfare. She also proposes to limit welfare to 2 years instead of the current 5 years which most recipients find a way around anyway. That's

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

This is happening already in theater lobbies. Jeff this is exactly what I predict will be happening to theatres soon. digital display.. AND NO PRINTED POSTERS Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UN

Re: [MOPO] Inglorious Basterds

I think INGLORIOUS BASTERS is one of the most entertaining films of the year and definitely something that any hardcore cinema (and poster) fan would love. It's close to my favorite for Best Picture! Channing Below are some comments I wrote on Facebook about the film: "Oddly enough, I lik

Re: [MOPO] More evidence eBay is headed for the final flush as it circles the bowl

I love the part about how they are aware that all the changes they are making are and will continue to effect their revenues in a downwind fashion. is that head-up-your-assery to the max?? you know it's going to effect you negatively, but determine it's the direction you wish to go. Can you

Re: [MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

actually, aside from Faye Ray, the poster really is not a reproduction as that exact image with text blurbs etc, like the Drac & Frankenstein Portal posters, is not on any theatrical poster At 10:32 AM 2/18/2010, walter reuben wrote: hey guys you are missing the boat on that Portal King Kong

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

It's already happening Rich, my local showcase cinema deluxe is riddled with them, v sad indeed. No character at all. Andy On 2010-02-18 20:08:10 + Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: > > At 01:20 AM 2/18/2010, MotionPictureArt.com wrote: >> A while ago I came up

Re: [MOPO] Inglorious Basterds

I saw it last week.. it is very fun and the Nazi may win an Oscar on posters - different film: Munich in the scene where the assassination is foiled by the CIA, we see Eric Bana in front of a theatre that is showing Twiggy in the Boyfriend and the Sting. later in the film, when Geoffrey Rus

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

At 01:20 AM 2/18/2010, MotionPictureArt.com wrote: A while ago I came up with the following idea and I'm wondering what some of you think about it. I'm saving up to buy one of those LED lightboxes to showcase posters from my collection. But over here they are well over 300 Euros without shippin

Re: [MOPO] SO, how would ebay or paypal buyer protection respond?

Michael, No. Unless PayPal has changed its user agreement lately (and I've not heard that it has), they will get you a full refund in cash if you immediately log in to your PayPal account, click on "Resolution Center" and then click on "Report a Problem" -- and then on the form tell them that

[MOPO] SO, how would ebay or paypal buyer protection respond?

from what i have experienced and read on MOPO, paypal only issues credits for items when there is no proof of delivery. so you buy this potal reproduction, and your friend says, WHAT, ARE YOU CRAZY, IT IS A 5.00 REPRINT. http://cgi.ebay.com/Look-King-Kong-is-at-Ebay-An-Original-1933-Fay-Ray_W0

[MOPO] more on the King Kong poster

hey guys you are missing the boat on that Portal King Kong poster. You have been making snarly comments about the guy who is selling it. You have totally not noticed that this is the ultra rare Portal version with "Fay Ray" or "Faye Ray." The seller has gone to a lot of trouble to point this out.

Re: [MOPO] WTB: Taxi Driver one sheet

Domestic or international version? On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Posteritati wrote: > MOPO, > > Looking for a nice condition one sheet. Thanks. > > Best, > Stan > > Posteritati > 239 Centre Street > New York, NY 10013 > 212-226-2207/ Fax: 212-226-2102 > http://www.posteritati.com/ > > > >

[MOPO] WTB: Taxi Driver one sheet

MOPO, Looking for a nice condition one sheet. Thanks. Best, Stan Posteritati 239 Centre Street New York, NY 10013 212-226-2207/ Fax: 212-226-2102 http://www.posteritati.com/ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] Inglorious Basterds

I finally got around to watching "Inglorious Basterds" last night. I liked it. Does anyone on this list have stories regarding the movie posters displayed in the film? Seems like there has to be an interesting story behind them. Just wondering. Thanks, Evan Trivia Question: In the Oscar

Re: [MOPO] another Portal LOL

I'm sure the sellers that find these portals think they have found the mother load. This seller had an interesting way of spelling opportunity "oppurnity".  Anyone that buys this poster for $599, will have an oppurnity. Definitely not a opportunity. John W From:

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

We've been using a smaller digital frame for one of our exhibits. It does work but when hung vertically it phases off after its been on a while. No big deal we just turn it ob again when we pass by. Its been in contiguous use for 22 months. jim Check out our shop video

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

It's a strange but very excellent idea, I was looking at led tv's last week in the store. The quality is outstanding and they are very slim also, 1.5 inch slim on some models. If I could afford it I would deffinately follow through your idea. Andy - email sent from iPhone

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

I thing thats a Great Idea. !!...as you can showcase 100s of Images and being backlit appearance the art will pop.. the newer posters lean towards a digital high contrast feel. It kinda reminds me of a Bladerunner type look if you have several it would do that te vertical display

[MOPO] More evidence eBay is headed for the final flush as it circles the bowl

eBay's 10K Acknowledges Seller Dissatisfaction By Ina Steiner AuctionBytes.com February 18, 2010 "As a publicly traded company, eBay presents risk factors in its U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) filings, including legal matters, and describes how they could impact the business going forward. In

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

Hi David, You are probably right I've only measured the one sheets diagonally (around 46/47 inches) so I figured since TVs are also measured this way it should be the right size. Thanks, Ron - Original Message - From: dli...@aol.com To: i...@motionpictureart.com ; mopo-l@listserv

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Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

I would recommend a projection TV and big ass fixed screen to display Kirby's collection...one wall to display multiple 6 sheets...how cool is that From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of David Lieberman Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea & Give-A-Show

Isn't there a DVD being sold on ebay with hundreds of poster images (of the most popular films)? I am sure they are all pristine images??? But, of course having your own posters pop up showing the folds, splits, smudges, etc. could be fun. Don't think it won't be a lot of work.You wo

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

you need at least a 55" lcd to display a full size one sheet. I've taken my tape measure to the electronics stores to test them! David Lieberman _CineMasterpieces.com_ (http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/) | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Original Mo

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

I've actually been planning on doing the same thing with a 55" lcd screen, that will enable a picture the size of a full size one sheet. David Lieberman _CineMasterpieces.com_ (http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/) | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Ori

[MOPO] FA: 687 inserts, many of which are still prices so low it is downright embarrassing, and there's just 13 hours to go!

Thursday night's 687 U.S. inserts (14" x 36"), including lots of pre-1970 unfolded ones & all are 100% GENUINE! , closing tonight, on the 18th of February, starting in just 13 hours, represent *REALLY* incredible values, and that includes a lot of rarely seen items from desirable titles, many curre

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

Sounds great Ron, though maybe you should switch to collecting quads, halfsheets and lobby cards, so you can use the TV normally ( : Can't beat the real posters of course, but when you're running out of wall space ... For years I've been toying with the idea of using a projector onto a whi

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

Hi Carol, If my calculations are correct a 46 inch 16:9 widescreen should be able to display one sheets in their original size. Ron - Original Message - From: Carol Haire To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Strange Id

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

Hello Ron, I think this is an outstanding idea! I happen to be awake during the wee hours of the morning Texas time searching the web for an HDTV with various input options. Your idea could result in an enjoyable ongoing project. Movie music or trailers could be added, etc. I won't be surprised

Re: [MOPO] Strange Idea

Ron - I've been considering that exact idea for some time now. Seems to me it would be a really cool way to showcase all the great posters ever made. Sure they're not the originals but I've been thinking it would be a really cool idea as well. I'm predicting this set-up could catch on big time

Re: [MOPO] another Portal LOL

Now, Richie, you're being mean!!   This sterling seller has got TEN feedbacks-- one for selling an Antique Hand Drill-- for Three Dollars and Twenty-Four cents!!!   And this may not BE a "reproduction," but that's what he's trying to do with any buyer stupid enough to bid.  (Well, that's a bit h

[MOPO] Strange Idea

A while ago I came up with the following idea and I'm wondering what some of you think about it. I'm saving up to buy one of those LED lightboxes to showcase posters from my collection. But over here they are well over 300 Euros without shipping and I'm only able to show one poster at a time. Wi

Re: [MOPO] another Portal LOL

Jeepers. I have a large French repro of this image and love it. Now to get it linenbacked and framed! Toochis From: Richard Halegua Comic Art To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thu, February 18, 2010 12:20:40 AM Subject: [MOPO] another Portal LOL http:

[MOPO] another Portal LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com/Look-King-Kong-is-at-Ebay-An-Original-1933-Fay-Ray_W0QQitemZ170447847819QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27af7bc18b I love it where he says "this is not a reproduction" Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___