Carrie Fisher suffered a massive heart attack - Page 9

*CyberCubed* · 12-29-2016, 07:46 PM

It was the 50's, there were very few TV shows and movies made back then. There was only like 5 channels on the entire television, a lot of it was still even in black and white. If you didn't live in Hollywood at the time it was hard to get in.

Most households didn't even have TV's back then. TV only became mainstream in the 50's to begin, prior to that in the 40's you had to go to the cinema.

*snake* · 12-29-2016, 07:58 PM

You're very wrong. Movies were culturally bigger in the 50s than they are now. And the niche buisness part made it easier to get into the industry.

*CyberCubed* · 12-29-2016, 08:04 PM

Far less movies and shows made though, equals much fewer actors working in the industry.

Also live-theater was still very popular back then, so many still did broadway shows or musicals in front of a live audience rather than film.

*PApagreg* · 12-29-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by snake

You're very wrong. Movies were culturally bigger in the 50s than they are now. And the niche buisness part made it easier to get into the industry.

If they were a niche business then how were they culturally bigger.

*THGhost* · 12-29-2016, 09:13 PM

You're both right... and wrong.

Oh hey, PApagreg. We posted at the exact same time.

*snake* · 12-29-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PApagreg

If they were a niche business then how were they culturally bigger.

They had a bigger impact. More people went to the movies in the 50s/60s, but I'm not sure they would be interested in acting as a profession.

*CyberCubed* · 12-29-2016, 10:37 PM

The problem is nowadays there's too many movies, shows, etc. coming out at the same time. Both on TV and in theaters, and online. All these new streaming shows on netflix and other online companies, plus youtube, and all this other stuff like indie movies.

Nowadays there's just too much. It's kind of why all the biggest franchises are ones that have already been established for decades like Star Wars, DC/Marvel superheroes, etc....because new franchises have trouble breaking through. Probably the only exception is Disney movies but that's because of brand power.

*THGhost* · 12-30-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The problem is nowadays there's too many movies, shows, etc. coming out at the same time. Both on TV and in theaters, and online. All these new streaming shows on netflix and other online companies, plus youtube, and all this other stuff like indie movies.

Nowadays there's just too much. It's kind of why all the biggest franchises are ones that have already been established for decades like Star Wars, DC/Marvel superheroes, etc....because new franchises have trouble breaking through. Probably the only exception is Disney movies but that's because of brand power.

Which is why "nothing is original anymore".

*plastroncafe* · 12-30-2016, 11:54 AM

Got a chance to watch "Wishful Drinking" last night on HBO.
Good show. Ms Fisher was one hell of a funny lady, who lead one f*ck of an interesting life.

*blindturtle02* · 12-30-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I decided to watch "Singing in the Rain" as a tribute to Debbie Reynolds. Here's one of her best performances, "Good Morning."

Its only a 4 minute clip, but it really shows you had talented she was when she was younger. Its hard to believe this is from 1952:

Man, back then to be an actor/singer in a movie you needed real talent, unlike the trash they put out today. What happened to the talent from classic movies?

Debbie Reynolds was one of a kind.

I still haven't sat down and watched this musical. I think I'll do that this weekend. Still trying to wrap my head around both of these amazing actresses being taken from us so suddenly. I'm a pretty big SW fan, so this week has sucked.

*Andrew NDB* · 12-30-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Got a chance to watch "Wishful Drinking" last night on HBO.
Good show. Ms Fisher was one hell of a funny lady, who lead one f*ck of an interesting life.

Agreed. And truth be told, she probably did a lot more living in her 60 years than most people who are like 95.

*CyberCubed* · 12-30-2016, 01:07 PM

It's a real shame people don't watch Carrie Fisher's other roles outside of Star Wars much. I mean everyone watches all of Harrison Ford's other movies, he's been in dozens, but with Carrie people just know her for Princess Leia and that's it.

Even Mark Hammil gets so much recognition for playing The Joker in B:TAS and other movies for over 20 years. He's still voicing him today in the new Justice League Action cartoon airing on Cartoon Network.

*MikeandRaph87* · 12-30-2016, 02:53 PM

She has around 80 some credits to her name. A lot of it is one off guest TV appearances or voice acting roles. If I am not mistaken part of it was Carrie's own doing opposed to type casting. She found work writing and editing scripts and wrote books as well. The Princess Diarist was her 8th book.

The Bluess Brothers film is my favortie comedy film of all-time. Carrie is a part of what makes it such in her small role. Here is one of her few scenes. Its a Youtube clip within the article where Dan salutes his ex.
http://kingstonherald.com/entertainm...her-2010317705

*CyberCubed* · 12-31-2016, 01:02 AM

Its been reported they're going to be buried next to each other, which was kind of expected.

*THGhost* · 01-01-2017, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Its been reported they're going to be buried next to each other, which was kind of expected.

Joint funeral too. It's what they would have wanted.

*Prowler* · 01-02-2017, 12:04 PM

Movies were definitely huge in the 50s already. Remember that, for decades, before everyone had a TV at home, people would go to the cinema/theatres not only to watch films but also the news and cartoon shorts of Bugs Bunny, Betty Booper, Mickey Mouse, etc.

And there being way less actors and movies made it easier for everyone to know the names of the top stars. My grandmother knew pretty much all of the golden age cinema actors by name, but she probably had no idea who, let's say, Vin Diesel was.

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-03-2017, 09:18 AM

Something like this was to be expected and seems to already to begin to surface.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/disney-co...194536195.html

Klunk1234 · 01-09-2017, 09:28 AM

Carrie Fisher and her mom, Debbie Reynolds were buried next to each other. Rest in peace.

*plastroncafe* · 01-09-2017, 11:48 AM

I'm kind of in love with the fact that her urn was in the shape of a prozac capsule.

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-22-2017, 08:11 PM

https://www.yahoo.com/news/carrie-fi...152927509.html

Carrie was prominently featured in the women's march.

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12-30-2016, 02:53 PM	#173
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	She has around 80 some credits to her name. A lot of it is one off guest TV appearances or voice acting roles. If I am not mistaken part of it was Carrie's own doing opposed to type casting. She found work writing and editing scripts and wrote books as well. The Princess Diarist was her 8th book. The Bluess Brothers film is my favortie comedy film of all-time. Carrie is a part of what makes it such in her small role. Here is one of her few scenes. Its a Youtube clip within the article where Dan salutes his ex. http://kingstonherald.com/entertainm...her-2010317705 __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

01-03-2017, 09:18 AM	#177
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	Something like this was to be expected and seems to already to begin to surface. https://www.yahoo.com/news/disney-co...194536195.html __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

01-22-2017, 08:11 PM	#180
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	https://www.yahoo.com/news/carrie-fi...152927509.html Carrie was prominently featured in the women's march. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

12-29-2016, 07:46 PM	#161
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	It was the 50's, there were very few TV shows and movies made back then. There was only like 5 channels on the entire television, a lot of it was still even in black and white. If you didn't live in Hollywood at the time it was hard to get in. Most households didn't even have TV's back then. TV only became mainstream in the 50's to begin, prior to that in the 40's you had to go to the cinema.

12-29-2016, 07:58 PM	#162
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	You're very wrong. Movies were culturally bigger in the 50s than they are now. And the niche buisness part made it easier to get into the industry.

12-29-2016, 08:04 PM	#163
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	Far less movies and shows made though, equals much fewer actors working in the industry. Also live-theater was still very popular back then, so many still did broadway shows or musicals in front of a live audience rather than film.

12-29-2016, 10:37 PM	#167
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	The problem is nowadays there's too many movies, shows, etc. coming out at the same time. Both on TV and in theaters, and online. All these new streaming shows on netflix and other online companies, plus youtube, and all this other stuff like indie movies. Nowadays there's just too much. It's kind of why all the biggest franchises are ones that have already been established for decades like Star Wars, DC/Marvel superheroes, etc....because new franchises have trouble breaking through. Probably the only exception is Disney movies but that's because of brand power.

12-30-2016, 01:07 PM	#172
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	It's a real shame people don't watch Carrie Fisher's other roles outside of Star Wars much. I mean everyone watches all of Harrison Ford's other movies, he's been in dozens, but with Carrie people just know her for Princess Leia and that's it. Even Mark Hammil gets so much recognition for playing The Joker in B:TAS and other movies for over 20 years. He's still voicing him today in the new Justice League Action cartoon airing on Cartoon Network.

12-31-2016, 01:02 AM	#174
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	Its been reported they're going to be buried next to each other, which was kind of expected.

01-09-2017, 09:28 AM	#178
Klunk1234 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: With the TMNT Posts: 462	Carrie Fisher and her mom, Debbie Reynolds were buried next to each other. Rest in peace.