WELLESNET MESSAGE BOARD

Well, what the heck, I will chime in here too. I do not believe that Welles squandered his talent, nor was he a failure, nor did he waste his remaining years. What has always fascinated me about him was that Welles did what he wanted and loved to do (to put it simply). From an early age he was able ...

Just chiming in here! Congrats Ian on your accomplishment. And thanks for writing me back via e-mail. I can't wait to read your script. And who knows... Some day I may be calling you asking if I can do it here in Portland, Oregon. Break a leg and I hope you have large audiences for the rest of your ...

I just finished Heylin's book (on top of finishing Callow's book before that). I definitely agree that his rather compative tone towards other authors was a bit distracting, I enjoyed the book very much. I just wish there was more of it (like Callow's book). I'm currently in another "Welles mod...

How about Kelsey Grammer? He certainly has the voice for it.

Interesting discussion. My, my it's been a long time since I've posted! And here I am posting about Ed Wood... But I just had to give my two cents worth that I too enjoy most of his films. He certainly is not the worst director ever as some of his "classics" are so entertaining - though, of course, ...

Ditto to the above!

Michael W.

Wow. I marvel at the time and effort you're putting into these DVDs. Thank you so much! Can't wait to see your Othello and Ambersons! I'm going to get a new DVD player this weekend!

Michael

Thank you SO MUCH! I appreciate it.

Michael

Good grief! This is the second "Welles" related thing I've watched out of "car wreck" curiousity (the other being D.Q.). Good heavens, I was so depressed after watching it. Some good performances, but in all, the worst sin of all Boring and poorly made! And Rhys was all one note from beginning to en...

Hello all!

I'm still looking to trade for dubs of LD of Othello, Chimes, and Macbeth--dubs of the films, the commentary, and any extras. I have access to an amazing video store with a huge classics, silent, and foreign film section. Let me know please!

Michael

Tony, thanks for your great and very detailed story of DQ. Amazing story! I appreciate your time in typing it in.

Colwood--my vote is to definitely NOT purchase this item. It's not worthy of even being in a Welles collection. Just my opinion.

Michael

Good heavens! I just saw, or rather fast forwarded through most, of Franco's butchering of Don Quixiote. What an embarrisment. It was beyond belief. I do remember some of the previous posts on this, but had no idea it was such a mockery. How did Oja let this happen? Doesn't she own all the footage, ...

Wow Lance. That was the most surreal posting I've ever read. But interesting thoughts, however. Since I'm not visually inclined (more aural and empathic) I have little to contribute. I wish I appreciated great paintings and sculptures more, but it just doesn't move me much. Though there have been so...

Definitely agreed it was somewhat contrived with the "reaction" scenes. It always amazes me that writers feel they have to "flesh out" real events with contrived dilemnas. I just loved the radio studio stuff though and did find it extremely well done on that end. The actors in the reaction scenes di...