User talk:SteveCrook

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[edit] picture usage

Steve thanks, for setting up the P&P pages on wikipedia. Is it possible to use any of the images from your page

http://www.powell-pressburger.org/Images/44_ACT/index.html

in wikipedia? Are there copyright problems? They would be very useful here in wikiland. Eric A. Warbuton 06:43, 14 October 2005 (UTC)

No problem that I know of. The copyright status of most of them is unknown so for Wikipedia I've loaded them up for some of the Wiki articles already using the film-screenshot template. SteveCrook 15:33, 14 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Roger Livesey

Hi Steve. Roger's biography is looking a bit thin. Is there any chance you could include some of the info from your IMDb bio? I thought it was pretty good. JW 12:43, 28 October 2005 (UTC)

'Tis done (with a bit of tidying up & Wikifying) SteveCrook 12:57, 3 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Norman Lindsay

What happened? The Bulletin is a publication title and thus would be in italics. Pepso 17:13, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, it must have let me do my edits from an earlier version, before your recent changes. I don't recall seeing any warning. I'll put it all back to your most recent edit with the link I added for Age of Consent SteveCrook 18:38, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Olivier's accent in "Forty-Ninth Parallel"

There are regional variations within Quebec and there were in formerly francophone parts of the former, wider Northwest Territories: a Rimouski accent is distinguishable from a Chicoutimi accent and a Baie Comeau accent and a North Bay, Ontario accent and a Saskatchewan Métis accent and a Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan or a St Albert, Alberta, accent. None of these is anything like Olivier's hair-raising attempt. And Olivier's least critical partisans would agree that accents were not his forte. The comment should remain.Masalai 05:44, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Blimp picture

Hi - not sure about the picture - my formatting skills are a bit limited. I'll play about with it and see if I can do something. Arthur Holland 14:49, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Succession boxes

Hello Doc, A question about succession boxes. You seem to have done a lot with them. The question isn't about the positioning of them, I have no problem with that. But I've noticed that when you reverted the positioning of the Oscar winners boxes you also took out the film that the winner won for. The preceeding and succeeding entries both say which film they won for. Why not have it shown for that year's winner as well? e.g. Jennifer Jones SteveCrook 00:55, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

Well, I'll be honest, I have no issue with the film that the current winner won for being included, although it had not been originally. My issue was with placement and the user that made the massive changes not entering into any dialog or discussion that led me to make rvs without looking carefully enough. On a few, I noted that addition and left it in. My main issue is that when anyone is going to make changes to multiple entries, some consensus should be gained before making that many changes and/or use the edit summary boxes. Doc 01:08, 26 April 2006 (UTC)
Just as this discussion has gotten started, it usually begins on a user's talk page, or in some cases on the talk page of an article. Then if enough discussion gets going there is usually some agreement on where to continue the discussion. This particular issue started because of several persons on a variety of issues posting to the talk page of a User and his failure to reply to any of the questions or messages. Doc 03:50, 26 April 2006 (UTC)
Here's a link to the discussion being broached: Template_talk:Succession_box#Box_location_discussion_or_style_guide_or_policy.3F.

Doc 04:12, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 195.188.217.143 report on WP:RFI

I'm currently trying to see if there is a better way to deal with vandalism from schools (see Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Contacting_schools_Re:School_IP_vandalism). However for now I think it will have to be dealt with in the usual way: revert- warn - block (if vandalism continues past a recent test3/4 warning).

By the way, this report is being used for training purposes, I hope you don't mind!

Feel free to get back to me if you have any questions. Petros471 20:50, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

The problem with blocking IPs is that you also block any registered user who uses the same IP address, so blocks on shared IPs are usually kept short to prevent collateral damage.
The idea of blocking IPs from editing has come up many times, but has always been rejected. Blocking IP addresses would probably only make most vandals register, and unless a valid email address was required (which isn't going to happen) that wouldn't stop them. The new proposal to report vandalism to schools is up at WP:ABUSE.
I'm currently a coaching someone under the Esperanza Admin coaching program, which is designed to help people who want to become admins be prepared for it. I'm not sure there is any formal training for non-admin users, but there are plenty of places to get help if needed (such as Wikipedia:Help desk and Wikipedia:New contributors' help page.) Petros471 12:03, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deborah Kerr

Hello Steve Crook. My in-person interview with Michael Russnow, a new acquaintance, took place just yesterday: so, no it has not been published. Our discussion covered his fond memories of the time when, in 1997/1998, he spearheaded (with his entertainment industry colleagues) a campaign to see that Kerr received recognition for her achievements from the British government. Back then, Russnow successfull enlisted letters being written promoting Kerr to the Queen and the Prime Minister by the likes of: David Bruce, former head of the Scottish Film Council, screenwriter Larry Gelbart, screenwriter John Gay, and screenwriter Daniel Taradash, whom all agreed with Russnow , that something needed to be done on Kerr's behalf. Later in approx. June of 2002, documentation of these behind the scenes machinations was published with such headlines as, "It's a shame she's no Dame" in the Letters to the Editor sections of the Evening Standard and the Independent. Russnow also enlisted the help of directors Elia Kazan, and Fred Zinneman during this period to also attempt to haveA.M.P.A.S. similarily acknowledge Kerr with an honorary Oscar here in the States. Russnow had met Kerr many years before all this and he has spoken with Kerr on numerous documented occasions since then--though now, as she is afflicted with Parkinson's, she is no longer open to correspondence. By the way, You can check out Russnow's credentials at IMDB.com. Thanks for your interest. All the best, Bill Keane aka Keane4.

[edit] Honesty

When referring to policy, please do not state that it says things which it does not say, as doing so puts your honesty and integrity in doubt. Hawkestone 22:13, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

I stated facts. It's a shame they disagreed with your view but there's nothing I can do about that. SteveCrook 22:34, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Battle of the River Plate

Hello. HMS Cumberland appears in the movie only once, as she comes (very nice wiev, but unfortunately, she has artillery turrets removed). In later scenes, the three cruisers are STILL Achilles, Sheffield and Jamaica (I've just bought DVD ;-). Pibwl ←« 17:26, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

I thought that some people might count it as more than one scene because the Cumberland is seen on the horizon and then at various levels of close-up. But if you want to call that just one scene, I won't argue. The main point of the change was to say that she wasn't involved in the battle. BTW, what phonetic alphabet is that they're using when they read the Aldis signal back from the Cumberland? Apple, Nuts, Tommy, Isaac, Charlie ... ANTICIPATION. It's not any phonetic alphabet I can find any reference to. SteveCrook 17:54, 13 June 2006 (UTC)
I don't know either. Pibwl ←« 19:25, 18 June 2006 (UTC)


[edit] The Red Shoes

Happy to meet someone well versed in Powell and Pressburger. Your note about the Mercury Theater was enlightening--I have a followup question, tho. Not doubting your word at all, but how did they reconcile important ballet with recorded music? My edit of "neighborhood theater" was based on the miscue with the turntable rather than the appearance of the theater--tho since they asked permission of Boris to have Vicky appear should have been a tip-off (that they had his ear). Thanx from an American who loves British cinema.--Buckboard 16:38, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanx for the quick reply. I saw Dame Marie Rambert's name in the credits as playing herself but I confess my ignorance (though not from lack of interest) in the British ballet. I quickly came around to the "Vicky jumped" school of thought, because it parallels the story and the ballet finale, but the Powell filmed it ambiguously. Vicky does not jump up on the ballustrade as many believe, and Powell cuts away just as she raises her arms skyward. When he returns she seems to collapse as much as flinging herself over. I love ambiguity, so to me its a great piece of film-making. I have seen this film advertised for years on Turner Classic Movies but never watched it--then earlier this year I saw The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp and fell in love with P&P (ironic, because I've always liked the Ealing comedies and so many of the great standards from that era of British cinema). Recently I caught both Black Narcissus (over the top but I think Powell intended it to be that way) and The Red Shoes. I DVR'ed The Red Shoes and have watched it many times since. I don't deny Powell has a way of depicting the radiance in the faces of Deborah Kerr, Moira Shearer, and Kathleen Byron and that grabbed my attention, but I rewatch Blimp and Shoes to see Anton Walbrook. Again, thanx for the inside information about the Mercury. --Buckboard 18:19, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I thoroughly enjoy your informative and interesting commentary on The Archers and their fine work. The exchange with Buckboard is a case in point. I myself just discovered Powell and Pressburger after hearing an intereview last December with Thelma Schoonmaker. Her regretful remarks about the disintegration of Powell's career following the reception of Peeping Tom enticed me into viewing the film, and I was hooked. I rented several more and have recorded some on Turner, using TiVo, since they are typically on early in the morning. Their variety is as astounding as their quality is immense! Anyway, your glosses are a further boost to my interest in this exceptional film-making pair. TrueC 20:02, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
Thank you for the follow-up and for the additional information and links. In case you have not heard the Thelma Schoonmaker interview I mentioned, it was with the exceptionally insightful and incisive interviewer, Terry Gross, on her NPR program, Fresh Air. (One reason I mention Gross and that program is for the perhaps parochial reason that my son spent a month interning with the show back in January 1989, when his school gave juniors a month off to work on a project or to get out in the world. Working for Fresh Air was an edifying experience for him, and after witnessing the operation behind the scenes, he was able to reveal the secret to the shows success: Gross reads and sees every relevant item before conducting an interview, spending her day in her office reviewing material germane to that night's broadcast. She probably does the same when she is not in her office. It certainly shows!) The Gross interview with Schoonmaker originally aired on May 25, 2005, and I heard its repeat broadcast on December 26, 2005; it is available online at the NPR website: [1]. TrueC 19:31, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
Once again, thanks for the additonal information! TrueC 04:10, 4 July 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Karlheinz Böhm's father

Nazi or Nazi supporter? I guess the latter is worse, even if one is not a member of the Nazi party. I guess musicians as famous as Herbert von Karajan, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Richard Strauss could be called Nazis, though they didn't like other Nazis, unlike Karl Böhm. But it seems doubtful whether Karl Böhm really was "a Nazi supporter". If so, then why was he dedicated to operas banned as 'cultural bolshevism', and does his son, who is married a Black woman, have nothing to say about it?

[edit] Image tagging for Image:49thParallel.jpg

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[edit] Helen Mirren

Hello SteveCrook. I had to leave a quick note saying that I had exactly the same reaction to the edit that you did. I almost typed your words into the edit summary line when I took it out and reading your note made me chuckle about it all over again. Thanks :-)) MarnetteD | Talk 19:34, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

Hi again. I have been following your discussion with the anonymous user on Helen's page and since, inremoving their edit, I was the instigator I just thought that I would drop a couple of ideas. My first reaction, and the reason I took the edit out, was that a) Most people who know her work know that she has never been bashful about stripping off and b)I agree woth you that noting just the one film seeemed awkward. Reading the comments of the anon user I have wondered if a sentence along the lines of "One of the features of Ms Mirren's career is that she has never been bashful about appearing nude in front of the camera if the role called for it". As I reread this I am saying ack as there has to be a better way to express this idea.
I guess the main reason that I am writing is that I don't want to shoo a new member of wikiP off. The last note seemed a little defeatist and, if possible maybe we can show that what they wanted to mention has some value. If you feel that I am overstating things or just disagree in general please don't worry about it these are just a couple of suggestions. MarnetteD | Talk 23:06, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Attenborough Antics

Hey SteveCrook. You're quite correct. I misread a citing for David as Richard (as I was searching for info on him). I'll remove it now.

[edit] Banned films

Where ever possible, I've linked back to the banned films page for further clarification. - User:Lugnuts 07:56 11/09/2006

[edit] Who the blazes is Allan Gray?

Hi, I've just done some work on Forty-Ninth Parallel, and wondered where you got the information (in your original infobox) that the music was by Allan Gray. According to the IMDb, the music was by Ralph Vaughan Williams (whose page notes that he was "talked into it by Muir Mathieson to assuage his guilt at being able to do nothing for the war-effort"). If there was an Allan Gray involved, he should probably be credited - however the Allan Gray linked to is the largest privately owned investment management firm in Southern Africa, so I doubt that they do many film scores.... TheMadBaron 12:44, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. I've now created Allan Gray (composer), moved the nasty bank and created a disambiguation page. TheMadBaron 17:56, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Screenonline

I was just asking around if screenonline.co.uk was notable when I saw this modification. If you are interested, Chessemite added many screenonline.co.uk links you may want to convert to template, and advice him how to use it to prevent our spam bot to catch him. Thanks. -- ReyBrujo 04:53, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Anglo-Scot David Niven

You asked recently what Qualifies David Niven as an Anglo-Scot. Well the definition of Anglo-Scot is anyone born or associated with England who has Scottish ancestry, as Nivens father was Scottish and his mother was of French extraction maybe he should be a Franco-Scot?. Although he was born in London (as was other 'Scot' Rod Stewart] His heart lay in the land of his father, he served as an officer in the Highland Light infantry and often would quote Scotland as his birthplace whilst alive (although this has been refuted after death) But the nationality of his father alone qualifies Niven as an Anglo-Scot. Thank you for your query. -- The Equaliser 23:45, 26 November (UTC)

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