Rally To Restore Sanity

Here is Jon Stewart's closing thoughts at the Rally To Restore Sanity




I have to say I found the rally very comforting. I really have been starting to feel embarrassed by my country. To see so many come out in support of moderation, and respectfulness has been a reminder of who we really are. Hopefully we can start showing that with our votes. Politians only tell the lies we tell them we want to hear. So let's get them, at least, lying about what the majority of us want instead of the lunitic fringe.

Good Bless America.

Charlie Chaplin and Time Travel

So, here's a crazy thing I heard about on the Charlie Chaplin Yahoo! group. It seems a film maker was watching some bonus features on a Charlie Chaplin DVD and saw someone walking in front of Graumman's Chinese theatre, at the 1928 premiere of The Circus, talking on what really looks like a cell phone. Check it out below.





Here's The Washington Post's coverage. I gotta say I don't think the writer has much of a grasp on the time space continuum, based on her argument against time travel. Furthermore the extra footage is not from the film but from the premiere, and said time traveler just happens to be walking by.

Finally, when time travel becomes available. I am definitely hitting 1920's Hollywood and getting in on the ground floor. If fact, that could be me in the bonus feature. I do have very big feet.

Sherlock on PBS

Sherlock on PBS is a modern version of the great sleuth story. Check your local listings, it starts this week. I know it begins on Los Angeles' KCET this Thursday at 9PM.
I saw the first episode and it was really fun to see how they twist the story and characters to fit modern times. I particularly enjoyed one part where Sherlock and Holmes aren't sure if one is hitting on the other.

Moguls and Movie Stars on TCM

Moguls and Movie Stars is an amazingly comprehensive look at the movie industry from the very beginning through the 1960's. It airs on TCM Wednesday nights starting Nov 1st through December 13th.
With seven one hour episodes they're really able to look at the turning points in film and the seminal characters.
There is also a Moguls and Movie Stars traveling exhibit visiting select cities. It will include memorabilia, costumes, and interactive displays. Check the web site for cities and dates.


In other news tickets go on sale for the TCM Classic Film Festival Nov.3 and if you buy before December 13th you get a $100 discount.

Baz Luhrmann DVD Giveaway

20th Century Fox is releasing Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge on BluRay today. As part of the celebration they're giving me a copy of each to giveaway.
If you haven't seen these, they really are amazing. Moulin Rouge is definitely one of my favorite films.
To enter just leave a comment on this post. Make sure to include your email. If you want a second entry please tweet the giveaway and leave a second comment letting me know you did so.
All entrants should live in the contiguous United States. I'll announce the winner on Friday October 22.

Winner: Our winner is number 6, Audra. Thanks for playing everyone.