The Daily Movie Wallpaper
Sunday, August 30, 2009

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Steven Spielberg has officially signed on to tackle remaking or putting this well loved play and film through his own particular vision. Tom Hanks seems like he would be the perfect Elwood P. Dowd and who could most easily walk in the shoes and shadow of James Stewart, which is no easy thing to do.

Caption:
Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) converses with Harvey, his invisible rabbit companion, at a neighborhood bar in this scene from Universal-International’s screen version of the play hit, “HARVEY.”

Image Source:
Official still that was used in the original international release of the film.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile

Vintage Movie Wallpaper of the Day
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Rare image of Clint Eastwood in his first ever officially billed role as Jonesey in Francis in the Navy.

Caption:
Donald O’Connor tries to tell buddies Clint Eastwood and Richard Erdman that they aren’t lost in this scene from Universal-International’s rollicking comedy, “Francis in the Navy,” which stars O’Connor and Martha Hyer.

Image Source:
Official still that was used in the original USA release of the film.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile

Vintage Movie Wallpaper of the Day
Sunday, June 21, 2009

Publicity still of James Stewart and Harvey for the 1950 classic, Harvey (currently ranks as #179 in IMDb’s top 250).

Caption:

James Stewart can talk the Easter Bunny’s own language: The star of “HARVEY” was the inseparable companion of a six-foot four invisible rabbit in the screen version of the Pulitzer Prize winning play.

Image Source:
Official still that was used in the original USA release of the film.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile

Lee Marvin Month – February 2009

Vintage Wallpaper of the Day
Monday, February 9, 2009

A romantic leading man type of tender pose you don’t see too often from Lee Marvin in his body of work.

Lee Marvin Month! – February 2009 (Archive):
::: February 11 – Donovan’s Reef (1963)
::: February 10 – “Climax!” Bailout at 43,000 Feet (1955)
::: February 9 – The Missouri Traveler (1958)
::: February 8 – Cat Ballou (1965)
::: February 8 – Lee Marvin Portrait #3 (Bob Hope Special)
::: February 8 – Cat Ballou (1965)
::: February 3 – Combat! – The Bridge at Chalons (1963)
::: February 2 – Lee Marvin Portrait #2 (Smiling)
::: February 2 – The Professionals (1966)
::: February 1 – Lee Marvin Portrait #1 (San Quentin – Drama at Prison)
::: February 1 – The Dirty Dozen (1967)
::: Preview – The Virginian (1962)

About Lee Marvin Month:
Lee Marvin fans rejoice with the month long celebration, immersion and exploration of his work here at Cinema is Dope. This series will take place in February 2009 and will highlight the career of Lee Marvin from cinema to television to real life. Pictures will be of him kicking ass, fighting, drinking, smiling, displaying his trademark scowl and more. Rest assure lots and lots and lots of rare images from both is work and personal life will be on display.

Please help and spread the word on Lee Marvin Month here at Cinema is Dope. Tweet your friends. Mention it in your Facebook status or Friendfeed. Link to it on your blog. Any support is greatly appreciated!!!!!

You can follow along at these specific urls/web addresses:
::: www.cinemaisdope.com/category/movie-wallpaper-lee-marvin-month/
::: tinyurl.com/lee-marvin-month

Related Coverage:
::: Previous Lee Marvin Wallpaper (Cinema is Dope)
::: Lee Marvin: The Coolest Lethal Weapon – Retro done at the Lincoln Center
::: NYT look at Lee Marvin and Lincoln Center Retro

If you’re interested in learning more about Lee Marvin, I highly recommend the following Cinema is Dope book pick for February 2009, MARVIN – The Story of Lee Marvin by Donald Zec.

Additionally fans of Lee Marvin cinema will want to pick up this amazing Point Blank poster from Mondo Tees!

As always when in Austin, Texas, be sure to check out Weird Wednesday (January/February 2009 lineup). Previous titles screened include Point Blank.

My current favorite restaurant in Austin is Kyoto Japanese Restaurant. Sushi rolls recommended are their Longhorn and Godzilla rolls. If you’re in a hurry sitting at the sushi bar is recommended. Be sure to tell them CinemaisDope.com sent you if you visit.

Image Source:
Official still used in the original US release.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile

Coming Soon – March 2009 @ Cinema is Dope will feature a month long look at the Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF).

Previous Monthly Highlights:
::: Japanese Poster Appreciation Month Preview – January 2009

Vintage Movie Wallpaper of the Day
Friday, December 19, 2008

Great picture of James Dean and Natalie Wood in Rebel Without a Cause. Viewing this made me wonder what my favorite James Dean performance in a movie was… Giant springs to mind first, followed by East of Eden and then this film. Can’t even imagine the body of work he would have had if he had survived or avoided that tragic car accident.

Related Coverage:
::: Previous Cinema is Dope Movie Wallpaper

Image Source:
Still I restored that was previously used in archival screenings.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile