Posts from itdo in thread „The John Wayne Film Society“

    Oh goodie, that means my copy is gonna be in my mail maybe tomorrow.
    You know, the only thing about the JW society in England that I can't bring myself to like (and that's really the only thing): They seem to cut up 35mm prints, they chop them to pieces and sell them by the frame. I see a lot of them on Ebay. Now while some fans might like a frame like a unique piece of memorabilia (but then again, one second of film is 24 frames, mind you) you must keep in mind that these prints are chopped to death. And there aren't that many prints per film.


    There are filmforums on the Net I visit to keep me informed or to trade or buy films, that won't allow the butchery on their sites. Cell-Cutters aren't welcome there. I tell you, they can get really nasty about it! Of course, if you owe a print privately, you may do to it what you like. But I'd rather see it projected on a screen than framed on the wall as a single frame.

    Arthur, wanted to thank you for pointing out the English club to me. I joined, and for a fistful of £ I got a whole bunch of back issues, worth reading. There seems to be some nice guys doing a fine job over there. I wonder if they put on the real 35mm films on their conventions (if they do: where the heck to they get the copies?!) or if these would be digital projections. So, again, thanks - we're members of the same club in Great Britain now. Feels good!