Lost Horizons is one of the best films ever made. I can’t imagine what would have made people laugh at it. So at first I told my son that it’s too bad I’ll never have the chance to see those lost reels, but upon thinking a bit more about it, it’s probably a good thing.
@@VideoAmericanStyle Nah. Not even close. With the exception of Wes, almost the entirety of everyone else's work focuses on human misery, highly dysfunction ugliness, violence and dystopian hopelessness. The cross section of everyone Dick Cavett has up there runs the gamut of exploring the wonder, joy and bittersweet reality of the human experience. From the context of trying to understand and give affirmative viewpoints of everyday people and myriad ways to laugh at ourselves, their work is more timeless and worthy of celebration. And Quentin Tarantino? That's funny.
@@VideoAmericanStyle My original statement is irrespective of nostalgia, it is simply a fact that the kind of range, history and the enduring nature of the body of work these gentlemen created is very, very different than the work of those you listed. It wasn't a useful or illuminating comparison. In fact, it was quite off the mark as to be nothing more than a list of directors you like.
That was quite the tale! Lesson learned (to use an Army adage): Always be prepared for the opposite of you think the audience will react, and take draconian measures as needed, for in doing so, the film might be reclaimed.
Yes, if each reel of 35 mm film would have run approximately 11 minutes. So I gather he essentially just lopped off what was the first 24 minutes or so of his original cut. So interesting that the film worked with all that initial exposition taken out.
Just watched this film on a streaming service and it was 90+ minutes long. I would kill to see the full version. Breaks my heart to see him feel happy about destroying the 2 reels.
Answer? None of it is true....I'm impressed that you suspected Capra was simply being a storyteller here...His "autobiography" was ghost-written by Eugene Vale and it's largely a work of fiction. Part of those reels are still in the film today: see the "making of" Documentary here: ruclips.net/video/3s6p5weJrwE/видео.html
@@myguitardetective5961 Thanks for the headsup! Yeah no I didn't wanna outright call Frank Capra a storyteller, but everything about the way he told it not to mention the contents of the story itself made it seem a little too.. romantic.
@@shelleynobleart That is fair, but even Peter calls it as it is "That is a great story", he knows it but doesn't want to undermine the story but he uses those words for good reason, imo.
Frank Capra (Francesco Rosario Capra: Bisacquino, Sicilia; 18 de mayo de 1897 - La Quinta, California; 3 de septiembre de 1991) fue un director de cine ítalo-estadounidense ganador de tres premios Óscar. Es autor de algunas películas muy populares de los años 1930 y 1940, como los clásicos ¡Qué bello es vivir! y Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, entre otras.
have nothing against the other celebs that were on this show but is this channel ever going to show the Dick Cavett shows where he interviews Jackie Gleason or Art Carney? How about any Honeymooners actors that were part of the main cast? These are rarities much like the other ones.
I have nothing against the other celebs that were on this show but is this channel ever going to show the Dick Cavett shows where he interviews Art Carney or Jackie Gleason? I don’t have Decades.
LOOK at the talent on that stage! I believe that Cavett has the least directorial talent of the five of them and he could probably do a better job than any contemporary director!
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Where does Frank Capra rank among the greatest filmmakers of all time?
He definitely deserves a seat at the table.
Near the tippy top. Genius director!
Only two alive are Dick Cavett and Mel Brooks.... still incredible.
Lost Horizons is one of the best films ever made. I can’t imagine what would have made people laugh at it. So at first I told my son that it’s too bad I’ll never have the chance to see those lost reels, but upon thinking a bit more about it, it’s probably a good thing.
Wow, the likes of this kind of gathering is impossible to imagine these days.
@@VideoAmericanStyle Nah. Not even close. With the exception of Wes, almost the entirety of everyone else's work focuses on human misery, highly dysfunction ugliness, violence and dystopian hopelessness. The cross section of everyone Dick Cavett has up there runs the gamut of exploring the wonder, joy and bittersweet reality of the human experience. From the context of trying to understand and give affirmative viewpoints of everyday people and myriad ways to laugh at ourselves, their work is more timeless and worthy of celebration. And Quentin Tarantino? That's funny.
@@VideoAmericanStyle My original statement is irrespective of nostalgia, it is simply a fact that the kind of range, history and the enduring nature of the body of work these gentlemen created is very, very different than the work of those you listed. It wasn't a useful or illuminating comparison. In fact, it was quite off the mark as to be nothing more than a list of directors you like.
@@VideoAmericanStyle It is an honor, sir. I've never met someone filled with so much hot air before.
LOST HORIZON IS STILL ONE OF THE GREATEST MOVIES EVER MADE !
I loved the restored version of Lost Horizon. Faith Mr Capra! Thanks
I have missed Mr. Cavett! So happy to find him again!
I have to add my same sentiments - where on earth would you find a guest list on a talk show like this now?
Sadly, no where now.
That was quite the tale! Lesson learned (to use an Army adage): Always be prepared for the opposite of you think the audience will react, and take draconian measures as needed, for in doing so, the film might be reclaimed.
Great story.
Great show Dick ...important, entertaining, and memorable 👏
Bogdanovich looks like Desi Arnez, jr. had a live child with Marie Osmond.
RIP Peter Bogdanovich, great director and film lover.
I'm thinking Mr. Capra is embellishing some of his story.
Please upload the interview with Blake Edwards
I didn’t understand the story. By throwing out the two reels did he simply cut out several scenes, thereby shortening the running time?
Yes, if each reel of 35 mm film would have run approximately 11 minutes. So I gather he essentially just lopped off what was the first 24 minutes or so of his original cut. So interesting that the film worked with all that initial exposition taken out.
Criminal he burned that footage. it would be golden today.
Just watched this film on a streaming service and it was 90+ minutes long. I would kill to see the full version. Breaks my heart to see him feel happy about destroying the 2 reels.
I wonder how much truth there is to Capras story. It doesn't matter, it's still a great story but it does make me curious!
Answer? None of it is true....I'm impressed that you suspected Capra was simply being a storyteller here...His "autobiography" was ghost-written by Eugene Vale and it's largely a work of fiction. Part of those reels are still in the film today: see the "making of" Documentary here: ruclips.net/video/3s6p5weJrwE/видео.html
@@myguitardetective5961 Thanks for the headsup! Yeah no I didn't wanna outright call Frank Capra a storyteller, but everything about the way he told it not to mention the contents of the story itself made it seem a little too.. romantic.
I believe every word. Don't know him though.
@@shelleynobleart That is fair, but even Peter calls it as it is "That is a great story", he knows it but doesn't want to undermine the story but he uses those words for good reason, imo.
Frank Capra (Francesco Rosario Capra: Bisacquino, Sicilia; 18 de mayo de 1897 - La Quinta, California; 3 de septiembre de 1991) fue un director de cine ítalo-estadounidense ganador de tres premios Óscar. Es autor de algunas películas muy populares de los años 1930 y 1940, como los clásicos ¡Qué bello es vivir! y Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, entre otras.
have nothing against the other celebs that were on this show but is this channel ever going to show the Dick Cavett shows where he interviews Jackie Gleason or Art Carney? How about any Honeymooners actors that were part of the main cast? These are rarities much like the other ones.
I have nothing against the other celebs that were on this show but is this channel ever going to show the Dick Cavett shows where he interviews Art Carney or Jackie Gleason? I don’t have Decades.
Spells out the end of Hollywood.
LOOK at the talent on that stage! I believe that Cavett has the least directorial talent of the five of them and he could probably do a better job than any contemporary director!
In many cases the first half hour of a movie is quite boring. I seem to recall that The Godfather began with that dreadfully dull wedding scene.
An awful lot was set up in the wedding portion. It wasn't dull at all.
It insists upon itself.
There was a lot of setup for characters and this was how the book began too
That wedding scene is actually a masterpiece within the masterpiece.
Dull, yes, but only for the ADHD Generation