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American Playhouse: Tru (1992)
TRU on DVD
This is one of the finest one-man performances that I have ever seen - Robert Morse is amazing as Truman Capote. It, along with "A Christmas Memory" (written and narrated by Mr. Capote) have replaced the venerable "A Christmas Carol" (with Alastair Sim) and the classic "It's a Wonderful Life" as our annual "must see" plays over the Christmas holidays.
Several people writing reviews on the IMDb Message Board have expressed disappointment that it has never been made available by the network. I have contacted just about every person and every company even remotely associated with this project, and from what I can gather, the original studio tapes no longer exist. This is so very sad. Apparently privately taped versions are now the only source for this "truly" one-of-a-kind wonderful play.
Separate Tables (1958)
Opening Scenes
This is neither a review or even a comment - just a question. I viewed this movie on TV some years ago and remember a sign outside the hotel: "A hiding place for the desperate and a haven for the lonely" or something like that. My purchased copy on video does not show it. Can anyone tell me why?
Thanks. Apparently we must have at least 10 lines of copy before my question can be accepted, which I think is silly. So I will just add that in this household, we have seen this fine movie at least 10 times over the years and will continue to enjoy it. Hope this is enough to qualify.
The Forsyte Saga (2002)
Sound Track Music
This most recent production in the series carries on the same tradition of a beautiful story, exquisitly photographed and superbly acted. My only criticism is one of a technical nature. Recently, film makers have employed a technique where the background music is at a certain volume level, and then it is automatically reduced when there is dialog - then louder again (during a dialog pause) - then down again when the dialog is resumed. The music gets louder, then softer, then louder, then softer as people speak. This is annoying, unnatural, and gives the scene an artificial atmosphere. This irritating technique is also employed during the host's introduction. Russell Baker's illuminating comments, his command of the English language, and his skill as an orator are only diminished with this unnecessary up and down music in the background. He does not need that. And neither do the viewers.
Mary Tyler Moore (1970)
Background sound tracks
We thoroughly enjoyed the video release of the "Complete First Season" and hope there will be more. Also included was a documentary about the making of the MTM show featuring interviews with the cast and crew. Will someone please tell my why there has to be distracting background music during an interview? The audience that is interested in what people have to say in an interview situation does not want nor need to be entertained with background noise which only distracts from the interview itself. I and many of my friends believe that there is entirely too much noise in most movies today. A really good story, or interesting commentary does not need to have music constantly behind (and sometimes over) it.