Well, uh, it appears that I do. It's just something about 'pure' and 'noir' and discussions, etc. If I can quote you, everyone will shut up!
Well, uh, it appears that I do. It's just something about 'pure' and 'noir' and discussions, etc. If I can quote you, everyone will shut up!
Originally Posted by Brian
Things are looking like a done deal. That's all I can say at the moment, because the company we're working with wants to play it up big. So let's keep this under our fedoras, OK.
Also, I have entered into a deal to co-produce a series of somewhat extravagant DVD packages specific to the Fernch market, like the superb two-film "Jeux de Lang" set that Wild Side Video recently out out. They also did DAY OF THE OUTLAW. All the special features that US companies have soured on, these guys do full-out.
I love how he asks for rum. So 1940s. Nobody drank vodka back then.
You have my blessing.
They should have videotaped it. Even more interesting.
if you had to choose favorites:
Bogart, Powell or Mitchum?
Garfield or Ladd?
Bogart!
Hey Eddie, following up my question a couple days ago about England, my pal has reached out to both Geoff Andrew, film programmer for the National Film Theater (British Film Institute) in London and Tony Earnshaw, author and film festival programmer (sound familiar) about their level of interest.
My god, Steve ... that's cruel. It's like playing Devil Take the Hindmost with a jazz ensemble. Throw out the bass? Or the drums? Lose the piano?
Definitely Garfield over Ladd ... although I'm developing a soft spot for Ladd since so many of his movies are disappearing. Can you believe that there are no prints anywhere of THE GREAT GATSBY (1949)? A film noir version of the "Great American Novel" and you can't see it on a movie screen anymore? WHAT???? And there are no 35mm prints of HELL ON FRISCO BAY, either ... which he produced. Based on a novel by William McGIvern, who only wrote THE BIG HEAT, SHIELD FOR MURDER, ROGUE COP, ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW... Lass has been done a MAJOR disservice.
I have The Great Gatsby. Some place that used to selll had it, but they've been yanked, and are out of business. Other than those people, I've never seen it for sale.
I have good relations with the British Film Institute and would be thrilled to do a festival over there ... but these things can be very territorial. There are a few noir experts already holding the fort in England, and they probably don't need me coming in there and stealing their thunder.
FYI, it looks definite for me and Philippe Garnier doing a rare noir series at the Cinematheque Francais in Paris in June, 2011. That will be FANTASTIC. A month-long series, I believe.
Taped off TV, or factory product?
On the subject of noir fiction, any plans for a new Billy Nichols novel? I really enjoyed The Distance.
TRIVIA QUESTION COMING UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN WB's Film Noir Classic Collection #5 DVD...
now back to our program.
I think they got it from a European source, if I'm not mistaken. The quality is really quite good, actually.
MITCH! (It's a girl thing)
Your favortie Phillip Marlow ?
Dick Powell all the way for me baby.
Thanks, Brian. Yes, I am working on the third Billy Nichols books now. I'm about a third of the way through (so I think). Noir aficionados will enjoy it, I'm sure. Billy takes time out from covering a title fight in LA in 1951 to serve as technical consultant on a boxing film. Very much a stew of boxing, noir, witchhunt, organzied crime, etc.
It's not just a girl thing, trust me. If you're ever in SF, check out the women's room at Tosca Cafe: a shrine to Mitchum.
William Holden ... but he never got to play the part!
Eddie,
Bob and I were in Tosca a couple times during the SF fest but missed the ladies room!
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