Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY...

2010-06-07 Thread MotionPictureArt.com
This reminds me of a government ad campaign running on Dutch TV dealing with the subject how to deal with nice people. Ron - Original Message - From: Tom A. Pennock To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 2:15 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY testy as of late?

2010-06-07 Thread Sean Linkenback
I am very surprised that we haven't seen any reviews/talk about Cinevent either during or after the show. Would certainly love to know from people that went how they did or didn't enjoy it. I have been extremely tied up since I got back, but will be happy to contribute my own review shortly

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY testy as of late?

2010-06-07 Thread Phil Edwards
But, but, but that would entail talking about movie posters, and lobby cards and stuff like that. - Original Message - From: Sean Linkenback To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY testy as of late?

2010-06-07 Thread Bruce Hershenson
While we are on the subject, how about a review of the auction that was held in conjunction with the show? On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 3:18 AM, Phil Edwards p...@cinemarts.com wrote: But, but, but that would entail talking about movie posters, and lobby cards and stuff like that. -

[MOPO] FS: NIGHT AND THE CITY 1-sheet RICHARD WIDMARK 1950

2010-06-07 Thread Dave Rosen
Original release 1-sheet for the 1950 film noir classic starring Richard Widmark and directed by Jules Dassin! MUST BE SEEN! This poster is in stunning NEAR-PRISTINE condition! See all the details here: http://posteropolis.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=46_47products_id=2097

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY...

2010-06-07 Thread Roland Lataille
Where do you live? Here in Connecticut, people are usually not that friendly if they don't know you but, I always hear a thank you if I open a door and leave it open for them. From: Tom A. Pennock tapenn...@aol.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sun,

[MOPO] Cinevent news review...

2010-06-07 Thread Dave Rosen
I'd like to hear how Cinevent went as well (I wasn't there) but thought we should have a thread devoted solely to that, if people don't mind. Just so stuff doesn't get tacked onto another thread... Thanks, Dave Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] FS: NIGHT AND THE CITY 1-sheet RICHARD WIDMARK 1950

2010-06-07 Thread Richard Evans
Hmm, oh dear, got to do it again. I really like the I sht for Night and the City. Can't help it, prefer it to the more colourful paper. PS: Anyone ever seen a quad for this title? On 7 Jun 2010, at 12:50, Dave Rosen wrote: Original release 1-sheet for the 1950 film noir classic starring

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent news review...

2010-06-07 Thread Franc
I went to Cinevent this year and as always it was great seeing those dealers that I only get to connect with once a year. I don't sell at Cinevent. I only sell on-line but I was touched to meet two wonderful women whom I have been selling lobby cards to for years but have never met who went out of

Re: [MOPO] Was testy now Cinevent testy

2010-06-07 Thread P Molitor
At the risk of being a negative Ned, they *really* have to get their stuff together on the auction.  Last year I wasn't registered for online bidding until the day after (!) the auction, this year I couldn't look at the online catalog more than 10 posters/page.  When I tried to switch to more

[MOPO] FA: Heritage has Godzilla, Rio Bravo, Cabaret, Vertigo, Good, the Bad the Ugly, Viva Las Vegas, Reptilicus, more!

2010-06-07 Thread Carteron, Bruce - 1551
This week, Heritage is offering another great auction of rare and vintage movie posters, lobby cards, and photos - and at the best values too! Bid with confidence on some of the greatest deals in vintage movie material. The 462 lots in this week's auction will end Sunday, June 13th at 10PM CT.

[MOPO] On Topic: NZ Holds Door Open For US With 'Lost' Silents

2010-06-07 Thread Flixspix
This is very cool, those holding paper on these titles may see their value jump by at least 50 cents... _http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/07/movies/07silent.html_ (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/07/movies/07silent.html) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] website update

2010-06-07 Thread Wolfgang Jahn
Hi, I have 367 new posters online, at www.kinoart.net and NEW. Included are for example -BULLITT British Quad, a spectacular DIRTY HARRY US 6sheet, HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER Polish, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN quad, TESTAMENT OF ORPHEUS French 1panel with Jean Cocteau art -US posters for example

[MOPO] OT: World Cup Fantasy League

2010-06-07 Thread Andy Neal
Hi Mopo'ers, For all Football (Soccer) loversWith just over 3 days to goThis is an invitation to join a free world cup fantasy league... Register free on http://worldfantasyfootball.skysports.com Once you have rgistered and chosen your team players, To join the league I've setup,

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY testy as of late?

2010-06-07 Thread John Waldman
Holding a door for a woman is just a thing of the past now.  I always do it when I see a lady in back of me, but I don't think I get a the what are you up? look.  I think it's just a look of surprise that I'm doing such a thing in this day and age.   You should see the looks I get when I open

Re: [MOPO] FS: NIGHT AND THE CITY 1-sheet RICHARD WIDMARK 1950

2010-06-07 Thread Richard Evans
Yep, have to agree, superior layout. Poster discussion harmony! On 7 Jun 2010, at 16:21, Phil Edwards wrote: I don't recall the quad. Odd, because it's actually a British film, made by Dassin after he left the US. I like this one sheet alot too, which despite not being colourful has

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY testy as of late?

2010-06-07 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
John I used to have a girlfriend who cocktails at the Tropicana when we were seeing each other, I always held the door to my car for her. well, I went out of town and when I came back she told me she went to a movie with her friend Evelyn. So Liz walks over to the car and she's just standing

[MOPO] OT: GRABLE, DURANTE, LAMARR, CANTOR, ANDY DEVINE, BEBE DANIELS VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTOS UP FOR AUCTION THIS WEEK

2010-06-07 Thread Irvin Gelb
Hi, I thought that some of you vintage movie maniacs would like to see some great vintage signed photos starting at $4.95 this week including original hand drawn Dick Tracy and Bart Simpson sketches and celebrity personally owned items. Here is the link to my store page:

[MOPO] Pre-Release Information Guides

2010-06-07 Thread The Principal Archivist
Hi - I stumbled upon this: http://cgi.ebay.ph/SILVER-STREAK-PRE-RELEASE-INFO-GUIDE-Gene-Wilder_W0QQitem Z360221304524QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53dedce6cc It's a Pre-Release Information Guide for Silver Streak, and consists of two pages: the first has artwork which

Re: [MOPO] Shipping answer for the experts

2010-06-07 Thread Glenn Taranto
MessageFor those who care... Well it seems a single linen backed one sheet costs 19.36 for airmail and 34.10 for global priority. They don't let you insure air mail. GT Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Is it my imagination or are many movie poster forum members REALLY testy as of late?

2010-06-07 Thread Greg
I have no idea what you're talking about, Bruce, and it's none of your goddamned business anyway. I'm perfectly fine, ya big dork. Go auction something and get out of my grill. Greg Douglass Bruce Hershenson wrote: Is it my imagination or are many movie poster discussion group members *REALLY

[MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread David Kusumoto
Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition. OK, MoPo'ers, take a look: Despite excruciating shipping instructions to the seller of an unfolded Lawrence of Arabia window card -- for which I paid an even $50.00 out-the-door for -- this is what arrived today: The seller goes by

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread Glenn Taranto
David - How the heck are you going to handle this? I'd be so angry I wouldn't know what to say. How could anyone think that was the right way to ship that poster? INCREDIBLE! Glenn - Original Message - From: David Kusumoto To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, June

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread Flixspix
DAVID, YOU ARE JUST GETTING TOO PICKY FOR YOUR BRITCHES!IT WAS STILL AN ORIGINAL RE-RELEASE! YEESH, SOME PEOPLE..actually now it kind of looks like a Kandinsky, all squished circles and squares freeman In a message dated 6/7/2010 4:38:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread Greg
Wow. Moronic packing. I'd be...well...testy, at best. Good luck. You deserve a full refund. Good job documenting the whole thing, by the way. Smart. Greg Douglass Glenn Taranto wrote: David - How the heck are you going to handle this? I'd be so angry I wouldn't know what to say. How could

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread David Kusumoto
You know, Glenn, the thing that makes me angrier is I went over my shipping preferences BEFOREHAND with this woman and it made no difference to her. Because she was giving me a post-eBay, out-the-door price, she obviously wanted to keep the weight down. I advised her against doing so but she

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread Toochis Morin
I'm so sorry for you! It sucks! From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Mon, June 7, 2010 4:46:55 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition. You know, Glenn, the thing that

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
something very similar happened to me a few weeks back I found an original Don't Look Back window card on fleabay and won it for just $1.99 (and there was another bidder!!). the proverbial treasure item this is like such a rare item.. except for the color of the paper staple holes where

Re: [MOPO] Shipping answer for the experts

2010-06-07 Thread Franc
They dot insure air mail and they won't provide a tracking, so make sure the item you're shipping is to someone you can trust. I have had one foreign buyer who claimed he didn't receive his package and PayPal refunded his money, even though I had proof it was shipped. FRANC -Original

[MOPO] FS: PINKY 1-sheet 1949 MINT

2010-06-07 Thread Dave Rosen
Gorgeous original release 1-sheet for the 1949 Elia Kazan anti-racism classic starring Jeanne Crain, Ethel Waters and Ethel Barrymore. PRISTINE condition! See all the details here: http://posteropolis.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=58_61products_id=2098 $8 shipping to the US

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread Tom Martin
yeahhh listen to Freeman...it Looks fine to me,, nice and flat and a fine specimin... so the box is crumpled. that aint the end of the world just get some scotch tape and a bottle of scotch and all will be well then take you car and back over it like 5 times... and it will be

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-07 Thread David Kusumoto
Hey, the only reason I'm not more cranked up about this is because the poster is not rare and it didn't cost me . But just when you think you have everything covered with a veteran you presume knows how to pack, she ignores my signals and kicks the ball out-of-bounds. So stupid. I don't