American Movie Classics, MY ASS!!!!!

[Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus]

TCM and AMC are two distinct channels, and very different too. TCM still seems to be maintaining a generally high quality level.

I agree with the OP about AMC though. Predator? Puh-leeze. And all those friggin’ Backstories. Whenever I see one of those looming I change the channel. I mean, the reason I tune in to AMC (rarely) is my (dwindling) hope that there will be a worthwhile movie being shown, and not a bunch of interviews, outtakes, little anecdotes, and technical film stuff.

[Eve]

“They don’t even show the Three Stooges on a consistent schedule any more!”

—That’s because they’re all three too busy in the scheduling and programming departments.

[Zappo]

You know, Eve, I didn’t even think of that. But that couldn’t be the case. I think Jerome, Lawrence and Moses had better taste than the current crop of AMC programmers.

Must be the Little Rascals running things.

But damn, I’ll miss those Fairbanks and Carlisle short subjects.

[MovieMogul]

And all those friggin’ Backstories. Whenever I see one of those looming I change the channel. I mean, the reason I tune in to AMC (rarely) is my (dwindling) hope that there will be a worthwhile movie being shown, and not a bunch of interviews, outtakes, little anecdotes, and technical film stuff.

I think the Backstories are valuable and interesting, but only for movies like Bonnie and Clyde, not My Cousin Vinny.

–AG (who doesn’t get TCM)

[Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus]

Right now as I type this, they’re showing the classic It Happened One Night (1933). Right, while the whole country is either arriving at work, on the way to work, or getting ready to leave for work.

Tonight during the prime viewing hours it’ll probably be Predator or similar tripe.

[Winnowill]

Adrian Zmed is coming to town. He’ll be starring with…oh, I’ve forgotten who, but basically his female equivalent…in a production of “Same Time, Next Year.”

Great play, but, geez - Adrian Zmed?

[elf6c]

“Tonight on AMC, that American Cinema classic Porky’s” http://us.imdb.com/Title?0084522

Just wait. . . .

Here is why (user reviews- must be a AMC executive):

I thought Porky’s was the funniest movie I have ever seen. I liked it because they are all friends playing tricks on each other. I mean, who doesn’t do that. I have always played tricks on my friends. It made me laugh. That’s why I enjoyed it so much. Laughing is my most favorite thing to do. I’m 28 and still playing tricks. I love to laugh. All the characters made me laugh. I like comedy. And this movie made me laugh the most. This is funnier than American Pie. That’s only my opinion. I laughed throughout the whole movie. I still watch it. It’s fun to joke around with your friends. I loved this movie. It still makes me laugh and have a good time. My dad loves this movie. It’s just a bunch of teenagers playing tricks on each other. It’s the greatest!

A more critical review, probably from some rat bastard at Turner Classic Movies with their hoity toity “standards” : http://www.reel.com/movie.asp?MID=1221&buy=closed&PID=10046450&Tab=reviews&CID=18#tabs

[dantheman]

That user review sounds completely fabricated.

[elf6c]

You can’t make up stuff this good.

Here it is in all its glory:

http://us.imdb.com/CommentsShow?0084522

More comedy gold straight from the source:

Porky’s, the 1981 hit about hormone raging teenagers in 1950’s Florida is a hillarious film from start to finish and is a rare gem in comedy history. Considered by many (including me) as the original “American Pie” this film has many hillarious moments ranging from the infamous “shower scene” to Pee-Wee and his desperate quest to lose his virginity and the equally hillarious outcomes. If I was to pick the best comedy about teenagers and sex it’s a no brainer that I would pick Porky’s over American Pie anyday. The reason I would pick Porky’s is because it is just a hell of a lot funnier than American Pie and has a lot more substance. I recently was able to purchase this great film at Blockbuster for only $9.99 on DVD and I was happy I was able to find it. Overall this is a film you can watch repetedly and it still remains to be funny. OVERALL: 10/10

:rolleyes:

[amarinth]

They just showed “Follow the Fleet” without commercials.

Perhaps there is hope. I doubt it, but I can always dream - at least until I can finally get TCM…