films screend over the weekend were a mix of gem ("Guilty Bystander") & junk ("Guns, Girls and Gangsters"). several were the only existing prints of obviously rarely-seen work. but in additional to choice of films what distinguishes this festival is the caliber of raconteurs who speak after the screenings. wheelchair-bound Ray Bradbury has the kind of memory which holds even the minutest detail. it was nearly chilling when he decribd how he willd himself to become Melville in order to finish his stalld "Moby Dick" script. Mamie Van Doren rememberd Marie Windsor as a "hot chick" after rooming next to her on location. they remaind friends for years. Paul Picerni recalld when co-star Thomas Gomez sat on the edge of his bed during location shooting & tried unsuccessfully to seduce him. producer Stanley Rubin detaild cuts Howard Hughes forcd on him.
more manana.....
with Mamie
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dear alex. forgive me, but i must ask. which one are you?
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blogger tricked me! i didn't mean to post it twice.
Mamie has more hair than I do.
Wow--Seconds. I saw that film randomly in college. It was a fascinating film, but I felt like parts of it were really poorly done. I'd like to see it remade...
Wow. She looks great for 74.
Makeup by Madame Tussaud?
Moi
Charles -- I agree with you. the whole wine vat section is tooooo long.
Moi -- how good to see you again. been on vacation?
Yes, was back in the US for a few weeks, and I've been working like a maniac.
It's good to be back!
Moi
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