While I may not be a Jimmy Stewart type, could it be that I have my very own Clarence the angel looking after yours truly. Maybe he even looks like Henry Travers.
I may never actually know the answer to that question till my time on Earth is through. What I do know is that thanks to the fine folks at TCM, I am going to enjoy this classic film with a theater full of other excited fans at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood this April. I have been issued a Media Credential to attend and can`t begin to state just how excited I am to not only go to thee festival I have long dreamed of attending but to actually visit Hollywood for the very first time.
A heartfelt thank you to those responsible for taking the time to notice Mike`s Take On The Movies and making this happen. I’ve been at it for a little over two years and it’s been a wonderful extension of my movie watching, studying and memorabilia collecting hobbies.
In my corner of the world, there are very few opportunities to see classic films of any era on a big screen let alone with a sold out crowd of like minded fans. That fact is going to be one of my inspirations to see as many titles as I can during the festival`s run of screening a wide range of films. Classics like The Freshman with my favorite of the silent comedians, Harold Lloyd.
Dietrich in Shanghai Express. Peter Lorre and Denholm Elliott together on screen in Scent of Mystery! Just which one of these two is going to steal the scenes from the other is anyone`s guess.
If things go smoothly, I hope to sit in and listen to Gina Lollobrigida as she introduces Trapeze from 1956 where she played opposite two of my favorite actors, Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis.
The Long Goodbye, Fat City and Keys of the Kingdom and so on.
Sitting in listening to Burt Reynolds chat about his career and introducing The Longest Yard stands pretty high on my list of things I am hoping to see first hand. This from a fan who recently put together the Burt Reynolds Starter Kit.
I`ll do my best to cram as many films in as I can and of course share my journey and viewing experiences as I go with all of you.
It`s no secret that on occasion I stick my own face into some of my posts displaying film posters from my personal collection and have appeared in a few videos talking about various film topics over the past two years. Hopefully you to are attending the festival as well and should you happen to cross my path, say hi.
I in turn will give you a customary Canadian styled “Eh” in response with a hearty handshake.
Nice to see Yul Brynner still casting a long shadow over the history of cinema.
I can`t help but hum that classic tune……. Hurray for Hollywood. Care to join me……….
Mike's Take On the Movies 
Congratulations! Now, you’d better not get into a fistfight with one of those costumed “superheroes” shilling for tourist photo dollars on the boulevard around the Chinese Theater and miss those screenings because you’re sitting in the pokey. That’s the wrong sort of story to tell after that big event, mister! 😀
I’ll be sure to watch out for those guys, saw a few of them in Vegas a couple years back. Even Elvis turned up out front of the Flamingo.
I won’t be able to go but will be eagerly awaiting your reports! Have a wonderful time!!
Many thanks and maybe next year it’ll work out.
Mike, I’ll be attending the festival and would love to meet you. Give me a shoutout about your festival schedule when we get closer to the event. I’d enjoy chatting with you before or after almost any of the films screening.
Done deal. We’ll do it and I look forward to the opportunity to shake hands and chat it up.
Congratulations Mike. Well deserved. Enjoy.
Many thanks George. Appreciate the support and chat every time we meet up at a movie poster shopping event.
Big Congrats, this will be such an exciting experience for you, and it’ll be great to share it with readers! See you there!
Look out, a couple of Canadians let loose in tinsel town! Thanks again for that nudge. 🙂
Wow, that sounds like it will be wonderful. Hope you have a blast and look forward to your posts on it.
Never thought I’d get there but it’s become a reality and can’t wait. Come join the fun!