Re: [MOPO] 2001 Premiere Screening Ticket

2024-03-13 Thread Roland Lataille
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (4/3/68) Scarce Premiere Ticket & Program/Stargate Efx Man | eBay | | | | | | | | | | | 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (4/3/68) Scarce Premiere Ticket & Program/Stargate... 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (4/3/68) Scarce Premiere Ticket & Program / Belonged to Stargate Efx Man

Re: [MOPO] Sort of Off Topic

2024-01-21 Thread Roland Lataille
Yeah, no one is going to pay that price when it normally sells for 15 to 20 dollars. On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 04:31:54 PM EST, Greg Douglass wrote: I became weary of looking at obscenely overpriced posters on eBay and decided to look at DVDs instead. Up came this 1990 DVD for

Re: [MOPO] 1st Dibs

2024-01-06 Thread Roland Lataille
Is that a reality show? Almost all are fake.  On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 02:38:18 PM EST, Scott Burns wrote: Rich,   You must never watch HGTV.    Home remodelers/designers cite using 1st Dibs to find high-end one-of-a-kind items. It’s considered a design marketplace. I

Re: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Re: [MOPO] Can‘t beat the STAR WARS craze…

2023-10-21 Thread Roland Lataille
Just the opposite for me. eBay seller said the posters were new. They were not. Was a stack of The Wonderful  World of the Brothers Grimm Cinerama roadshow window cards. On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:58:59 AM EDT, S & N Yafet wrote: Check out the seller's negative feedback.   

Re: [MOPO] THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS POST EVER>>>>>Re: [MOPO] FA: What can I can invest in that has not gone sky high in recent years?

2023-10-20 Thread Roland Lataille
Back in the 1980's Action comic number 1 was what $10,000? Now it's $3,000,000.  Bought a bunch of 3-D comics for $10 a year ago on eBay. All in plastic bags and look like they were never read. One of them was Space Vixens which sold for over $1,000 on eBay and Heritage recently.  You never

Re: [MOPO] WB throwing away thousands of movie posters

2023-04-08 Thread Roland Lataille
wrote: Yes, I saw that posted yesterday at the Crew Stories site - but I was unable to confirm the actual date this happened. From: MoPo List on behalf of Roland Lataille Sent: Friday, April 7, 2023 6:30 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU  Subject: Re: WB throwing away thousands of movie

Re: [MOPO] WB throwing away thousands of movie posters

2023-04-07 Thread Roland Lataille
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Re: [MOPO] eBay seller feedback...

2022-08-03 Thread Roland Lataille
Roland Lataille wrote: They have sold over 1,000 items on eBay, been a member since 2012, 962 feedback, 100% positive in the last 12 months.  On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:30:53 AM EDT, Adam at Art of the Movies wrote: Hi all, I hope that you are all keeping well! Here in the UK

Re: [MOPO] eBay seller feedback...

2022-08-03 Thread Roland Lataille
They have sold over 1,000 items on eBay, been a member since 2012, 962 feedback, 100% positive in the last 12 months.  On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:30:53 AM EDT, Adam at Art of the Movies wrote: Hi all, I hope that you are all keeping well! Here in the UK it has been

Re: [MOPO] Tony Dow 1945-2022

2022-07-26 Thread Roland Lataille
The movie ads for the Toledo Paramount - ctparamount | | | | | | | | | | | ctparamount | | | Valentine - https://incinerama.com/valentine.htm and Cinema 1 - New Page 1 | | | | | | | | | | | New Page 1 | | | all came from the Toledo Blade newspaper.

Re: [MOPO] FA: 1930's Die Grosse Fahrt

2022-05-26 Thread Roland Lataille
Also filmed twice in Fox Grandeur 70mm and Academy 35mm.  On Thursday, May 26, 2022, 08:23:30 AM EDT, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Even if you are an incredibly major film buff, I bet you (and all your friends) don't know that The Big Trail (John Wayne's first chance at stardom, all the

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

2022-04-19 Thread Roland Lataille
this to lobby cards. Anyone have any details to share?   Scott MoPo List Owner   From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Roland Lataille Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.   Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes -  https://www.ebay.com

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

2022-04-18 Thread Roland Lataille
Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes -  https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16 On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel wrote: A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate

Re: [MOPO] Poster restoration Florida

2021-12-11 Thread Roland Lataille
: [MOPO] Poster restoration Florida If anyone knows the answer to this question I would like to know as well! Chris Quarles On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 1:21 PM Roland Lataille wrote: I have some movie posters and a suitcase press kit for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World that need restoration. Any

Re: [MOPO] Poster restoration Florida

2021-11-29 Thread Roland Lataille
I have some movie posters and a suitcase press kit for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World that need restoration. Any recommendations for someone in Florida to do this? Thanks, Roland   To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link:

Re: [MOPO] Just curious: What is your most desired collectible?

2021-11-10 Thread Roland Lataille
For four million I want the real one in gold and encrusted with jewels. I was so disappointed with the one in the movie.  On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 05:49:18 PM EST, Paolo Zelati wrote: I want the Maltese Falcon. One of the original 4 used in the movie. :-)  Il giorno mer 10

Re: [MOPO] Just curious: What is your most desired collectible?

2021-11-10 Thread Roland Lataille
I'd pay 32K for that! On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 06:04:56 PM EST, Alan Heimann wrote: Hammacher and Schlemmers 7 ft functional genuine Robby the Robot to stand outside my movie room ..remember he can synthesize anything popcorn snow caps booze ..what could be better ..only

Re: [MOPO] AW: [MOPO] 1.56 Million

2021-07-12 Thread Roland Lataille
Sorry, I must be getting old! I can't find the article that mentioned 1987 now. Maybe it was 1997.  On Monday, July 12, 2021, 01:11:37 PM EDT, Alan Heimann wrote: So freeman says 1996 Roland 1987? On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 10:10 AM Roland Lataille wrote: The version that sold

Re: [MOPO] AW: [MOPO] 1.56 Million

2021-07-12 Thread Roland Lataille
The version that sold for 1.56 million was only released for one month in 1987 and is very rare. On Monday, July 12, 2021, 10:01:11 AM EDT, Wolfgang Jahn wrote: If you have this exact same game (Nintendo’s Super Mario 64 from1996) in good but opened condition, it sells for around

Re: [MOPO] Cinerama Dome to close permanently

2021-04-16 Thread Roland Lataille
[MOPO] Cinerama Dome to close permanently I remember how thrilled I was to see APOCALYPSE NOW at the Dome. I knew it was going to be the best venue I could possibly see the film. The thing about the Dome for me was that everything was so memorable when seen there. It was the modern movie

Re: [MOPO] Cinerama Dome to close permanently

2021-04-14 Thread Roland Lataille
Petition Launched To Help Save Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome (msn.com) On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 10:19:17 PM EDT, Toochis r wrote: It’s terrible. Don’t understand why they didn’t get Covid19 help. So many worse businesses got $.  On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 6:57 PM Christopher Quarles

Re: [MOPO] Auction prices

2021-03-01 Thread Roland Lataille
OK, not from an auction house but, $260 for a chewed up poster? It's going to cost more to restore it. VINTAGE MOVIE ORIG POSTER 3 SHEET 58x32 ITS A MAD MAD MAD WORLD PARTS RESTORE | eBay | | | | $260.13 | | | | | | | VINTAGE MOVIE ORIG POSTER 3 SHEET 58x32 ITS A MAD MAD MAD WORLD

Re: [MOPO] What do you go ahead and throw away?

2020-09-19 Thread Roland Lataille
It's been sunny here in Palmetto, FL all day. Hanging out by the pool. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, 04:31:47 PM EDT, Christopher Quarles wrote: Having lived alone, for the most part, for the last 12 years, I have been attempting to declutter my house and organize my hobbies. As

Re: [MOPO] Mystery email about alleged destruction of memorabilia.

2020-09-06 Thread Roland Lataille
I use to get emails many years ago from someone claiming to be from the International Film Archives. Below is an example.  Two (2) films in the works, at International Film Archives [IFA], are CIRCUS WORLD and THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD. First: Circus World: If you are familiar with the

Re: [MOPO] 1915 Simplex 35mm Projector

2020-08-27 Thread Roland Lataille
Lots of projectors on eBay. This one from 1920s sold for $1,000. Holmes 1920's 35mm Film Portable Silent Movie Motion Picture Projector Works ! | eBay | | | | $1000.00 | | | | | | | Holmes 1920's 35mm Film Portable Silent Movie Motion Picture Projector ... A hard rare find 1920 35mm

Re: [MOPO] FA: View all THREE parts of eMoviePoster.com's July Major Auction in a single gallery!

2020-06-29 Thread Roland Lataille
Wow 80! On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 10:44:11 PM EDT, Tom Martin wrote: July 7 is Ringo Starr's Birthday guess how old he will be..Paul just turned 78 i'll be 64 in August and nobody needs me but they still feed me.. 'peace and love Hollywood dream factory® since 1492?? or 1965 or 1896

Re: [MOPO] Future of movie theaters?

2020-03-23 Thread Roland Lataille
I never went to movie theatres until I retired late last year and moved to Florida. The AMC multiplex is only ten miles away. Signed up for their A-List and was seeing three movies a week for $24 a month or $2 for each movie until they closed for the Coronavirus.  On Monday, March 23,

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Signature auction

2018-11-19 Thread Roland Lataille
I have one of these 2001 lenticulars, almost had two. Bought one from the UK and between the UK and the US someone opened the box and took it. I did not pay much for it as it had a crack in it so not much of value anyhow.  Hey, how come the word lenticular comes up in spell checker as not

Re: [MOPO] question about THE OSCAR

2018-05-27 Thread Roland Lataille
I guess I was wrong. That happens once in a great while. The VHS tape is on Amazon for $345.  From: Kirby McDaniel To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 1:11 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] question about THE OSCAR Thank you all.  A customer bought

Re: [MOPO] question about THE OSCAR

2018-05-27 Thread Roland Lataille
Never released on video - except for maybe bootlegs.  From: Kirby McDaniel To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 11:29 AM Subject: [MOPO] question about THE OSCAR Was the film THE OSCAR (1966) ever available on dvd?  Or even VHS? Anyone

Re: [MOPO] NYT: Long Before Imax, the Curious Tale of Cinerama

2018-01-27 Thread Roland Lataille
For more info on Cinerama, you can go to my site - Entrance | | | | || | | | | | Entrance | | | | Also  Widescreen Museum - The Cinerama Wing | | | Widescreen Museum - The Cinerama Wing | | | As far as Cinerama film movie posters,

Re: [MOPO] Short film on Newspaper Movie Ads

2018-01-04 Thread Roland Lataille
I was thinking the same thing. I have a bought a few of these for Cinerama films and paid about $10.  From: Cory Glaberson <0017dc7aebe9-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Short film on

Re: [MOPO] How often do you attend theaters to watch movies vs. Netflix/HBO - and why?

2017-12-19 Thread Roland Lataille
Last movie I watched in a movie theatre was The Walk at the LA Chinese Imax theatre. Never been inside the theatre before. I have a home theatre room with a 138 inch wide image from my Panasonic AE8000 3D projector and 5.1 sound system so, why go to a theatre? From: Alan Heimann

Re: [MOPO] What's your favourite Bowie Song and or film?

2016-01-12 Thread Roland Lataille
The Prestige Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to:

Re: [MOPO] Is anyone receiving MOPO posts today?

2014-11-26 Thread Roland Lataille
I'm getting them. From: Smith, Grey - 1367 gre...@ha.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:28 PM Subject: [MOPO] Is anyone receiving MOPO posts today? To unsubscribe from the

Re: [MOPO] How the West Won and Circus World - I don't know what you call these!

2014-08-12 Thread Roland Lataille
I have seen movie posters, lobby cards, programs, ticket flyers, postcards, etc. that you would find at a movie theatre to promote a movie but, this is the first time I have seen these (see links below) for any movie title. What are are they?. I guess you would fold them and  put them out at

Re: [MOPO] Ice Station Zebra lenticular poster repairable?

2013-10-05 Thread Roland Lataille
: I only see it looking slightly better. He seems willing to cancel because he dropped it and cracked it, and that seems very prudent! On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.netmailto:roland.latai...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hey Guys, I won this on eBay

Re: [MOPO] Ice Station Zebra lenticular poster repairable?

2013-09-24 Thread Roland Lataille
Hey Guys, I won this on eBay but didn't know how badly it was damaged (did not check the recent mishap by the seller). Let me know if restorers can fix it or its beyond repair. Thanks, Roland http://www.ebay.com/itm/121175526816?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Re: [MOPO] Ice Station Zebra lenticular poster repairable?

2013-09-24 Thread Roland Lataille
2013, at 00:04, Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com wrote: I only see it looking slightly better. He seems willing to cancel because he dropped it and cracked it, and that seems very prudent! On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hey

Re: [MOPO] Ice Station Zebra lenticular poster repairable?

2013-09-24 Thread Roland Lataille
brucehershen...@gmail.commailto:brucehershen...@gmail.com wrote: I only see it looking slightly better. He seems willing to cancel because he dropped it and cracked it, and that seems very prudent! On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.netmailto:roland.latai

Re: [MOPO] Marc Nicolet gold Cinerama watch

2013-01-22 Thread Roland Lataille
I know this is slightly off topic but, have any of you seen a Marc Nicolet gold Cinerama watch for sale? They were given to people who worked for CINERAMA. I have someone who wants to sell his but has no idea what to ask for it. Thanks, Roland Cinerama web site: http://cineramahistory.com

Re: [MOPO] An example of the ridiculous bargains available with one day to go!

2012-08-23 Thread Roland Lataille
Wow! From $32 on Monday to $2,900 on Tuesday. I think this is a record price for any House of Wax movie poster. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 8:13 AM Subject: [MOPO] An example

Re: [MOPO] Press Kits

2012-07-31 Thread Roland Lataille
I have one for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. It looks like a briefcase. A few of the folders are empty though. It's the only one I have ever seen. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 30,

Re: [MOPO] It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Cinerama roadshow movie poster

2012-07-31 Thread Roland Lataille
I have this movie poster for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with an odd size 72 by 48. I always wondered where they might have put this in a movie theatre. Recently I found this picture that showed a similar poster used for a contest to win tickets to the movie. I thought it was the same

Re: [MOPO] FA: 273 bulk lots of all types and sizes containing 8,519 items in all close in 9 hours; incredible deals!

2012-07-16 Thread Roland Lataille
I have bought and sold items with Bruce. Never a problem. He's the best! From: MICHAEL ARCHIBALD kap...@rogers.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: 273 bulk lots of all types and sizes containing

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever Face/Offs!

2012-07-08 Thread Roland Lataille
Yes Rita Hayworth. I'm watching Gilda right now on TCM. Lot of great lines. From: Simon Oram fab5fre...@btinternet.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2012 8:28 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of Sexiest pre-1960

Re: [MOPO] Sexiest women

2012-07-07 Thread Roland Lataille
Marilyn Monroe From: Neil neilmaciejew...@yahoo.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2012 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Sexiest women Joan Crawford for sure! She should be in the top 5 easily Sent from my iPhone 4S - please excuse any

Re: [MOPO] Alamo to screen classic, restored movies | Austin Movie Blog

2012-05-04 Thread Roland Lataille
The Alamo is the name of a movie theatre in Austin. They are not screening the Alamo movie. From: Bill Brent bbr...@pipeline.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, May 4, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Alamo to screen classic, restored movies |

Re: [MOPO] removing tape from a movie poster

2012-04-24 Thread Roland Lataille
I bought a Battle of the Bulge Cinerama roadshow poster on eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=310395408007ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1120   Are there any places in Connecticut  that can remove the tape covering the CINERAMA text on the  poster? About what would be the cost

Re: [MOPO] SPEAKING OF FIELDS

2012-04-16 Thread Roland Lataille
This one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreenNR=1v=Bhb0Xy26eys ? From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] SPEAKING OF FIELDS Not interested unless it

Re: [MOPO] OT: Disney expects $120 million operating loss due to 'John Carter.'

2012-03-20 Thread Roland Lataille
I don't think you would have enjoyed Ben-Hur. It was a digital not 70mm presentation. From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 4:32 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] OT: Disney expects

Re: [MOPO] OT: Disney expects $120 million operating loss due to 'John Carter.'

2012-03-20 Thread Roland Lataille
. K. On Mar 20, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Roland Lataille wrote: I don't think you would have enjoyed Ben-Hur. It was a digital not 70mm presentation. From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, March

Re: [MOPO] OT: Disney expects $120 million operating loss due to 'John Carter.'

2012-03-20 Thread Roland Lataille
Walt was a heavy smoker. Died of cancer 12/15/66, he was 65. I just watched a great documentary on him last night on CNBC. His brother Roy was going to retire at that time too. But the family convinced him to oversee the construction of Walt Disney World which opened in October 1971. He did

Re: [MOPO] Sunset Blvd lobby card #2 - Swimming Pool!

2012-03-15 Thread Roland Lataille
I thought it was multiple dead people in the morgue talking. That would be funny. Of course my memory is probably wrong. From: Neil Jaworski neiljawor...@yahoo.co.uk To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:55 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO]

Re: [MOPO] RAINTREE COUNTY (1956) 21310 THREE PHOTOGRAPHS - Movie Art

2012-03-12 Thread Roland Lataille
Can't believe this movie is still not available on DVD or Blu-ray. First movie filmed in MGM Camera 65 (2.76:1 aspect ratio), Ben-Hur the second. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:21 PM

Re: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957) Starring Elizabeth Taylor; Agnes Moorehe

2012-03-12 Thread Roland Lataille
I think that's a copy of the VHS tape or TCM broadcast. From: Tom A. Pennock tapenn...@aol.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:49 PM Subject: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957) Starring Elizabeth Taylor; Agnes Moorehe

Re: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957) Starring Elizabeth Taylor; Agnes Moorehe

2012-03-12 Thread Roland Lataille
It also says the aspect ratio is 1.33:1 so, you missing half of the original 2.76:1 image. From: Tom A. Pennock tapenn...@aol.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:49 PM Subject: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957)

Re: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957) Starring Elizabeth Taylor; Agnes Moorehe

2012-03-12 Thread Roland Lataille
:54 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957) Starring Elizabeth Taylor; Agnes Moorehe Roland--   TCM broadcast was widescreen as was the laserdisc, which I used to own.  Joe B From: Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.net To: MoPo-L

Re: [MOPO] LASER DISCS

2012-03-12 Thread Roland Lataille
I rented the Blu-ray of the Phantom and it had three versions of the movie.   I have on SVHS a copy of the 202 minute laser disc Alamo. Some of the scenes are just extended, the birthday scene I don't think is needed. From: Bill Brent bbr...@pipeline.com To:

Re: [MOPO] Check out Raintree County DVD (1957) Starring Elizabeth Taylor; Agnes Moorehe

2012-03-12 Thread Roland Lataille
The last I heard from Warner Brothers is that they would like to restore Raintree County  for a Blu-ray release but, too much money to do it and don't know when they would. Could be many years from now. If they asked the folks that are restoring digitally the 3-strip Cinerama travelouges -

Re: [MOPO] John Carter: excellent

2012-03-11 Thread Roland Lataille
How was the 3D or maybe you didn't see the 3D version? From: Ari Richards ariricha...@yahoo.com.au To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 12:14 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] John Carter: excellent Very happy to hear these comments, as a long

Re: [MOPO] LASER DISCS

2012-03-10 Thread Roland Lataille
I use to have them. The picture quality and sound is better than VHS tapes but not as good as DVD or Blu-ray. If the titles are not out on DVD or Blu-ray there might be some demand. Check eBay for prices. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To:

Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Roland Lataille
We don't even go to the movies anymore. The only reason we would go was to see a 3D movie which we couldn't at home at that time. Now I have a 55 inch 3D TV - (I got it for free, worked in retail and was one the top salesman) so, no reason for that anymore. In fact, the cost of a 3D Blu-ray

Re: [MOPO] what happened in Hawaii

2012-02-29 Thread Roland Lataille
All of these reality shows are scripted. Some people think they are real. None of them are.  From: steve84 stev...@flash.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] what happened in Hawaii Seems

Re: [MOPO] Happy Birthday

2012-02-25 Thread Roland Lataille
Happy Birthday! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to:

Re: [MOPO] REQUEST FROM KIRBY AT WWW.MOVIEART.NET

2012-01-06 Thread Roland Lataille
Reported Attack Page!                     This web page at www.movieart.net has been reported as an attack page and has been blocked based on your security preferences.                 Attack pages try to install

Re: [MOPO] ENCORE presents some Jerry Lewis film in high def

2011-12-18 Thread Roland Lataille
I hope some day they will release some of the 1950s 3D films like Money From Home on Blu-ray 3D. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] ENCORE presents some Jerry

Re: [MOPO] Damn Thats A Lot Of Money For A Comic Book

2011-12-02 Thread Roland Lataille
When I collected comic books back in 80's  I think you could buy a mint copy of Action Comics #1 for like $25,000 From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, December 1,

Re: [MOPO] [OT] Highlights of New York Broadway shows on what TV channel

2011-11-25 Thread Roland Lataille
Sorry for the off topic question but a few days ago I watched highlights from broadway shows in New York. I don't remember the channel or title of the show but it showed highlights of Spider-Man, The Book of Mormon, Rock of Ages and Stomp. Did anyone see it and know what channel it was on?

Re: [MOPO] REQUEST OF MOPO MEMBERS

2011-09-07 Thread Roland Lataille
Test? I hate tests. I haven't taken a test since college. Wait... I must have taken other tests since college. What were they? Do I care? Time to take my pills... and a nap. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

[MOPO] East Coast storm -775,000 homes without power in Connecticut

2011-08-29 Thread Roland Lataille
775,000 homes without power in Connecticut - now down to 698,000. I was one of the luck ones - power restored last night at 7:45pm. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to

Re: [MOPO] If anyone is interested, my unphotogenic mug is on pawn stars tonight

2011-07-27 Thread Roland Lataille
My girls love those reality shows. So, they are all scripted? Even the ones where you win something like becoming a model, winning the baking contest, etc.? From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MOPO] SOMEWHAT OFF TOPIC: 3-D FIZZLE?

2011-05-31 Thread Roland Lataille
If this continues, maybe they will have more screens doing 3-D than flat. Here in Connecticut, the Manchester Rave theatres are showing Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in flat, Disney Digital 3D and Imax 3D. I work in retail and we do sell a large number of 3D ready TV sets. So

Re: [MOPO] Join the Bruce Hershenson Fan Club!

2011-05-31 Thread Roland Lataille
Only $500! Sign me up! I keep getting emails in my Spam folder telling me I have won millions of dollars. I get so many of them, I must be a billionaire by now! So, $500 in nothing to me. From: Dave Rosen hah...@sympatico.ca To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] OT: How many of you remember this ad?

2011-05-31 Thread Roland Lataille
Oh yeah I remember it. I also remember giving away my large collection of comic books when I was cleaning out my room about 45 years ago. Little did I know they were worth money. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] SOMEWHAT OFF TOPIC: 3-D FIZZLE?

2011-05-31 Thread Roland Lataille
:10 AM, Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.net wrote: If this continues, maybe they will have more screens doing 3-D than flat. Here in Connecticut, the Manchester Rave theatres are showing Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in flat, Disney Digital 3D and Imax 3D. I work

Re: [MOPO] SOMEWHAT OFF TOPIC: 3-D FIZZLE?

2011-05-31 Thread Roland Lataille
, Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.net wrote: If this continues, maybe they will have more screens doing 3-D than flat. Here in Connecticut, the Manchester Rave theatres are showing Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in flat, Disney Digital 3D and Imax 3D. I work in retail and we

Re: [MOPO] 2001 snorefest and the Windsor Cinerama...

2011-03-05 Thread Roland Lataille
Cinerama films that played at the Windsor and other Cinerama theatres in Houston: http://cinematreasures.org/news/19735_0_1_0_M/ Premiere of 2001 at the Windsor: http://www.examiner.com/history-in-houston/the-windsor-cinerama-theater-photo Pictures of the theatre:

Re: [MOPO] Question:Does Marilyn Monroe Appear in a Lobby Card From THE FRENCH LINE (1954)

2011-02-12 Thread Roland Lataille
Its not Marilyn. I have a copy of the movie (in 3-D!), and there is someone who is wearing the same dress pictured in the lobby card but its not Marilyn. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Fri, February 11,

Re: [MOPO] Busby Berkeley 7 minute ance number - which film?

2011-01-11 Thread Roland Lataille
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ick8_a-pretty-girl-is-like-a-melody-the_shortfilms From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, January 11, 2011 7:38:20 PM Subject: [MOPO] Busby Berkeley 7 minute ance number

Re: [MOPO] Old movie theatres

2011-01-05 Thread Roland Lataille
This page - http://www.cineramahistory.com/ctcineramatheatres.htm on my web site lists the over 300 Cinerama theatres that once existed. Some were movie palaces that were converted to Cinerama theatres like: http://www.cineramahistory.com/ctmusichall.htm

Re: [MOPO] Wanna cry?

2010-12-30 Thread Roland Lataille
Yes, it is very sad but people moved out of the cities into suburbs, stayed home to watch TV, and other factors which caused a decline in the attendance at the old movie palaces. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] Question:Does Marilyn Monroe Appear in a Lobby Card From THE FRENC...

2010-12-25 Thread Roland Lataille
I am watching the movie right now - in 3D (I have the bootleg copy in the field-sequential 3d method). There is someone who looks like the one pictured in the lobby card but its definitely not Marilyn. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To:

Re: [MOPO] OT: Happy Birthday Bruce H....

2010-10-28 Thread Roland Lataille
Happy Birthday Bruce! Reduce to 25 hours a week? Wait, I must be doing something wrong. I'm 58 too (59 in November) and I'm working more hours now (up to 54 hours a week as a salesman for P. C. Richard and Son) than I ever did as an IT Systems Analyst (35 hours a week) for the State of

Re: [MOPO] OT: Happy Birthday Bruce H....

2010-10-28 Thread Roland Lataille
Birthday Bruce H Roland I'm 53 and if I don't work 60-70 hours a week I don't think I've accomplished anything.. LOL At 04:36 PM 10/28/2010, Roland Lataille wrote: Happy Birthday Bruce! Reduce to 25 hours a week? Wait, I must be doing something wrong. I'm 58 too (59 in November) and I'm

Re: [MOPO] TONY CURTIS

2010-09-30 Thread Roland Lataille
They had a nice interview with him on Turner Classic Movies. Catch it if they have it again. Movies that he was in that I liked: 1952 Flesh and Fury 1953 Houdini 1956 Trapeze 1957 Sweet Smell of Success 1958 The Defiant Ones 1960 Spartacus 1961 The Great Impostor 1962 Taras Bulba 1965 The Great

Re: [MOPO] FA: Were there sexier European versions of early 1930s U.S. movies?

2010-09-27 Thread Roland Lataille
I thought the early Tarzan movies were pretty racy as far as what Jane was wearing or not wearing. From: Bruce Hershenson brucehershen...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Mon, September 27, 2010 8:24:16 AM Subject: [MOPO] FA: Were there sexier

Re: [MOPO] FA: Were there sexier European versions of early 1930s U.S. movies?

2010-09-27 Thread Roland Lataille
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLYgkB4na00 From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: Roland Lataille roland.latai...@sbcglobal.net; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Mon, September 27, 2010 7:05:26 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: Were there sexier

Re: [MOPO] Cinerama Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm

2010-08-30 Thread Roland Lataille
I have the 40 by 60 Cinerama roadshow version with the theatre printed on it. Very rare. Have only seen one other on eBay and that was a Buy It Now. The buyer got it for a bargain at $150 on eBay. From: Smith, Grey - 1367 gre...@ha.com To:

Re: [MOPO] Cinerama Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm

2010-08-30 Thread Roland Lataille
I don't think they had one sheets for the 3-strip travelogues. See some pictures on my web site of the front of Cinerama theatres: http://www.cineramahistory.com/ctindiana.htm http://www.cineramahistory.com/paramountseattle.htm http://www.cineramahistory.com/warner.htm

Re: [MOPO] Cinerama Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm

2010-08-30 Thread Roland Lataille
and I was surprised because I'd only seen window cards and jumbo window cards on the documentaries. If I find a photo of it, I'll send it to you. Channing On Aug 30, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Roland Lataille wrote: I don't think they had one sheets for the 3-strip travelogues. See some pictures

Re: [MOPO] Cinerama Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm SOUTH SEA ADVENTURE CINERAMA

2010-08-30 Thread Roland Lataille
www.movieart.net On Aug 30, 2010, at 2:43 PM, Roland Lataille wrote: Thanks. I would like to see it. It was the New York Warner Theatre that showed South Seas Adventure starting July 15, 1958 for 44 weeks. From: channinglylethomson channinglylethom...@att.net To: MoPo-L

Re: [MOPO] CINEMIRACLE (CINERAMA-LIKE) film restored and shown

2010-08-27 Thread Roland Lataille
Yes, David Strohmaier worked on that - http://www.cineramaadventure.com/index.htm#buttons . He also did the Cinerama Adventure documentary that is on the How The West Was Won DVD and Blu-ray. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To:

Re: [MOPO] 3D on the DownLow

2010-08-19 Thread Roland Lataille
I don't know, Roland. After all, Christopher Sun does assure us that the main theme of the story is love. I know I feel much better about it now! - May the holes in your collection be filled and the ideas in your head be shared. --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Roland Lataille roland.latai

Re: [MOPO] 3D on the DownLow

2010-08-17 Thread Roland Lataille
I don't think you will see this at your local Imax theatre. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 12:40:55 AM Subject: [MOPO] 3D on the DownLow In Imax yet!

Re: [MOPO] By the Way. . .

2010-08-03 Thread Roland Lataille
The African Queen An American in Paris The Day The Earth Stood Still A Place in The Sun Quo Vadis Show Boat Strangers on a Train A Streetcar Named Desire The Thing From Another World From: Susan Heim filmfantast...@msn.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] By the Way. . .

2010-08-03 Thread Roland Lataille
Norma Desmond. I remember you. You use to be big. I am big. Its the pictures that got small. From: Michael B dialmbb...@aol.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 6:01:16 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] By the Way. . . no one from the

Re: [MOPO] age shall not weary them

2010-08-02 Thread Roland Lataille
I'm 58. I took the early retirement incentive offered by the State of Connecticut in July of 2009. I'm too young to retire from working but it was an offer that was just too good to pass up. I have been looking for a job since then with no luck until recently. I was offered a salesman job by

Re: [MOPO] fun questions

2010-07-04 Thread Roland Lataille
eBay is offering no listing fees right now so that's probably why you see so many movie posters with high prices. Although when I look for my interest - movies that were promoted as being 'In CINERAMA I see the same high prices, month after month. They never sell and the dealer never lowers

Re: [MOPO] DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954) 9535 |

2010-06-08 Thread Roland Lataille
I would love to see this movie in 3-D if it ever is released in the new Blu-ray 3D format. I saw it in dual projection 3-D at the New York Film Forum many years ago and the 3-D was excellent with no ghosting. From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net To:

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