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Leticia | @

I fell in love with Alves when we where Seventeen, but after High School we lost contact and this really affected my metal health. After all this time, I couldn't get him off of my mind cos he was very lively whenever i am around him. I tried 5 online spell which i saw on topix Morocco forum but they stole my money. I was introduce to Priest by a colleague i meant at a seminar in the capital city. I contacted him through email but i was afraid of losing my money again after all the other 5 spell casters done to me, i tried him and it surprisingly worked. Alves searched for me on Facebook and called me. I was shocked because Priest told me that it will only take 3 days for Alves to call and it all happened as he said. i gave Alves my house address and he really came. We both are happy together as lovers. I know that someone out there needs his help. Send him an email through templeofpermanethealing@gmail.com and tell him that Leticia directed you to his temple.

6 October 2012 - USA

Lori | @

Dennis I am so glad you are on the TCM message boards! Those few "nasty" people have really got on my case a couple of times, and just recently I was almost ready to give up, and leave. Tom who post frequently over there is a real good guy as is ginnyfan.

I have an important announcement. Please READ.
Below a link to the National Film Registry site's of movies not yet on the Film Preservation Board Registry. You probably will be stunned by which films are listed on this link. Many classic and iconic film are not yet on the Film Preservation Board of Registry.

http://www.loc.gov/film/NFRposs.html

There are 13 films of John Garfield's that are not yet in the Film Preservation Board of Registry yet, and most important to me is Four Daughters.
I am nominating 6 of his films including Four Daughters.

You may nominate a film or films to the Librarian of Congress at this link http://www.loc.gov/film/vote.html

On this link you will find an e-mail where you can send your nominations to. Donna Ross is her name and she is very nice and provided this information on the TCM message boards. dross@loc.gov

As of 2011, there were 575 films selected. The films that are selected must meet two criteria:
1. they must be culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant
2. they must be at least ten years old

When you list your nomination(s) you don’t have to write why you think the film(s) meet the above criteria. However if you wish to you can state why you believe your nomination meets the criteria. The only John Garfield film that is in the Film Preservation Board of Registry is “Force of Evil” 1948, and I believe we probably have Mr. Martin Scorsese to thank for that. Thank you Mr. Scorsese!

The selection takes place after the Librarian of Congress reviews public suggestions and consults with film experts and the 40 members (and alternates) of the National Film Preservation Board.

This link shows the films that are already on the Film Preservation Board of Registry.

http://www.filmsite.org/filmreg.html

Thanks Lori

The deadline this year, for the public to get in their nomination is September 28th.
So please get you votes in early.

22 September 2012 - Lori

Dennis | @

Yes Lori Garfield was star of the month in 2003 when TCM first aired the bio that his daughter Julie narrated, and was on as part of his day last Wed. I am glad I am part of the TCM forums also...there are some real lets call them weird people who post in those forums. But I am there now and I wont stop talking up our favorite actor, and keeping his memory alive!!! I am there for keeps!!!

22 September 2012 - Hamburg NY

Lori | @

Hello everyone. Oh yes, Wednesday with the TCM airing many of John Garfield films was great. This was the first time I ever saw one of his tributes on TCM. Has he ever been TCM’s “star of the month?” Lu, I know what you mean though, that TCM didn’t even say as a voice over, “TCM is honoring the legendary John Garfield today.” Maybe they did and I just missed it. I also am upset with them that they didn’t even advertize his two films (Body and Soul, and Force of Evil) had been restored and re-released by Olive Films in July. I let them know this when I put “Force of Evil” in their “Suggest a Movie” site, stating I found it strange since TCM is selling these new restored films on DVD / Blu-ray” that they are not promoting them through their “new on DVD this month” segment. I also voiced my confusion when the Film Noir Foundation put on their Facebook page on Tuesday, the 18th “Future noir icons Ida Lupino and John Garfield star in the OUT OF THE FOG (1941) playing on TCM tomorrow.” I wrote, TCM is airing many of John Garfield films on Wednesday, 19th. It is his tribute day. Also to be shown, "Nobody Lives Forever" which I just saw as part of FNF films in Portland Oregon, excellent early film noir. And the great film "The Breaking Point and Garfield's performance in this film is "flawless."
You guys, Dennis is doing an excellent job over on the message boards at TCM. He voices his thoughts, feelings and opinions about JG in a very knowledgeable, caring and convincing way. I am so glad you are there Dennis. I agree with you Barbara, no one could smoke a cigarette or light a match or toss the match like John Garfield. Although I wish he had never smoked “not good for his damaged heart and from my readings towards the end he was “chain smoking” very heavily. If he only had a little faith, and realized that “this too shall pass” he might have lived a little longer. I do not blame him though, because I imagine the stress he was under at the end was quite unbearable, bless his heart.He does deserves to be much better remembered and cherished, and that is what we are all working towards, right?
Thanks

22 September 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

Hi, Rocky, this is Lu. You are so right. Julie Garfield in the John Garfield Documentary stated that Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney both were nearing the end of their contracts and Warner Brothers wanted John Garfield to replace them.

He wanted to do biographical movies which he stated to the studio "Parole Me".

I, too watched his movies on Wednesday which I so enjoyed. I am also frustrated because I have all of the movies that were shown but until I can figure out how to get my VCR to tape again, I can't do anything. Although I have bought some of his dvd's. All the cables are connected it is just a matter of trying what the manual states to have the VCR working again but I am afraid, since I am not a technical person of doing something that might jeopardize playing the dvd's.

Also I noticed that when advertising TCM they still never show his face or his movies. Oh, I suppose that I should be glad that they DID dedicate a day to him. They also don't advertise his movies that they are selling when they advertise the other stars' movies.

I'm wondering they have been showing a lot more of his movies lately, is that because Lori, Dennis, Karen and Barbara have been working on this project to have John Garfield rediscovered.

21 September 2012 - Bergen County, NJ

Dennis | @

Was in my glory today watching in my opinion the best actor ever...just love the guy...loved that last film The Breaking Point...what a tremendous movie, and Garfield was just fabulous in it!!

19 September 2012 - Hamburg NY

Barbara | @

Like everyone else, I have been enjoying the Garfield films all day! Two more to go! What a great way to spend an afternoon! By the way, No one could smoke a cigarette like John Garfield!

19 September 2012 - New York

ROCKY | @

YOU KNOW, AS I HAVE BEEN WATCHING JG DAY ON TURNER..I CAN SEE HOW WARNER WAS TURNING HIM INTO ANOTHER "CAGNEY"

19 September 2012 - BROOKLYN

Dennis | @

Hey Lori...I am denninoir on the TCM site...thought we would make a good tag team...conderning our fav actor!!

16 September 2012 - Hamburg NY

Hi, Lori, this is Lu. As Karen has said, only in different words, you are too much. You are indeed passionate, where do you get the time to do all this????? I really don't know, maybe a little of both, his acting and his good looks. Although when I read other postings that critique his acting, I guess I am not into that, I just enjoy seeing him when he is on the screen. I really don't have much time to post anything since I am busy at the moment cleaning parts of my house and I was at a wake yesterday and part of a funeral this morning which cut into my duties for the day. Tomorrow and Sunday, I don't have much time either since I do grocery shopping, cart no car and Sunday is another cleaning day so you see I don't have too much time. I got home today to see the end of The Sea Wolf and I will try to watch The Postman Always Rings Twice since I wake up during the middle of the night. I will say that my late aunt liked him too before I discovered him. By all means use "Our Beloved Star" because that what he is to all of us. When I watch his movies, I kind of "talk" to him in my mind and tell him all about this website and you, the wonderful lady that even though Dennis, Karen and Barbara are helping, you seem to be the one doing most of the work. Tell you the truth, I didn't even know that TCM had a message board. Do you have to be a member to look at it? How do you access it?

14 September 2012 - Bergen County, NJ

Lori | @

This is a really late reminder, but do all of you know that TCM is airing The Sea Wolf at 9:30am this Friday the 14th. Then on Saturday the 15th, TPART is on at 3:45am.
All times I listed here are EST. Then on Wednesday the 19th is the "John Garfield Tribute Day. YEAH. I am going to post a little reminder of his tribute day on the TCM website, on Monday the 17th, with just a little write up of why I am such a passionate fan of JG. I would love it if some of you who want to would write up a paragraph or two of why you are all such a passionate and / or devoted fan of his. So you can either write in here and I will get your write up off of this website or you can send it to my e-mail address directly. I will then copy and paste all your write ups on the message board of my post. I will need it by Sunday evening please so I can get everything in a proper form for the post, OK? I am like the "lone voice" over there at TCM boards. He does have few fans on the boards but most everyone is really passionate about all the iconic well known stars like Bogart, Flynn and others. That is fine really, I like all those great too, I just see JG as a great actor who should be right up there with all the iconic star of the Golden Age of Hollywood. So I figured it would be nice if people could read what you long time fans of his have to say. So please if you want to write up a little something for JG, that would be great. If don't or don't have time or whatever that is fine too, no big deal.I figure it should be regarding his acting, but if want to write about his love for his country, his fight to give minority actors more dignified roles, his bravery with the HUAC monster or anything else that is fine too. Lu, I am using what you say about him as the title of my post, "Our Beloved Star." I will give you credit for it in the post itself, OK?
Thanks
my e-mail is dlsmoore@yahoo.com

14 September 2012 - Damascus Oregon

Lori | @

Hello everyone. Oh you guys I know what you mean when John Garfield get looked over in documentaries and books. It is really shameful in my opinion and I don't understand why it continues to occur. I let TCM know that I found it strange that they did not advertise his two new restored / Blu-ray films Force of Evil and Body and Soul. They are selling them so why not promote them. I just recently watched the restored Force of Evil and WOW they (Olive Films) did a beautiful job. I am finding I really like that film more and more. On the disc Martin Scorsese talks about how the film influenced him. He thinks it is a classic. He ends his 3 minute talk with describing how the dialogue is almost like poetry "blank verse" Then he says, "for me the poetry culminates with the graceful and tormented presence of John Garfield." WOW, huh? One more thing before I end. I sent a e-mail to Barbara about this. This morning I checked my e-mail and found a notification from Julie Garfield. She out of the blue really, posted the link to the petition and wrote "Please sign." I wrote her a post saying I was the author and I thanked her for promoting the petition on her FB page, stating that her name had more power than mine in garnering names because the petition is related to her father's films. My last count at about 9:30pm showed that 25 people had added their names to the petition and that is a record number for one day. I meant to go back tonight and post that all of you here and DeeDee should be thanked for making this petition a reality and helping promote it. You all have been fans of John Garfield far longer than I have and you all deserve to be thanked for your loyalty and devotion to her father. Of course for some reason now I can not open her FB, or even mine, so there might be a problem with FB or me. But once it is fixed I will be sure make she knows how important you all are to helping get her father the recognition he deserves. OK? I have another announcement to make but i will save it for another day.
Thanks

12 September 2012 - Damascus Oregon

Karen

Guess who is on Facebook Eleanor Parker
I did send her a message. Maybe an assistant
will send me a reply. Now I know she is 90, and I am not sure how her health is, but like Lori mentioned her Dad being 85 and active... My Mom is 82 and still lives on her own and drives around shopping. She also has a 97 year old sister who is doing well.

Anyway, Lori you are absolutely incredible.
Is Dee Dee from Ca? I may know her.

I am still trying to make " star/famous" people connections. Johnny Depp be a great person to
help with the petition!
Many stars are on FB.

I have a old friend that works for Fox
and produced a movie.... I have not talked to her in many years but I ll try to reconnect. We both liked the same Steve McQueen movie that is how
we were linked together.
She was a sweetheart.

Life get so busy, especially having 5 kids ...
so I lost touch with a few people.

Karen

11 September 2012 - Pa

Dennis | @

I know the book you are talking about Barbara...I went throught it a year ago...and lo and behold very little next to nothing about a MAJOR star at their studio...John Garfield....i feel Warner was upset at JG because he didnt resign with Warners and of course the HUAC problems....if Cagney...Bogie...Davis...Flynn are mentioned so should Garfield....just another example of ignoring a great movie actor...this is why we as true Garfiled fans need to continue to talk him up....and somehow, some way he will finally get the recognituion he deserves!!!

10 September 2012 - Hamburg NY

Yes, Barbara, this is Lu. I agree wholeheartedly with you. IT IS A SHAME!!!!!!!!!! I've noticed that, too.

10 September 2012 - Bergen County, NJ

Barbara | @

Last night on PBS I watched a documentary made a few years ago on the history of Warner Brothers called "Here's Looking At You Kid". It was made in conjunction with the book of the same name. Oc course, John Garfield was almost totally ignored,his name was not even mentioned, except they showed 2 film clips with him in it, one emphasizing Joan Crawford in Humoresque(who didn't even start out at Warners, but MGM) and one from Air Force (talking about the war) as opposed to brief histories given on Cagney, Robinson,Davis,Bogart, Flynn and Joan Crawford. John Garfield was the only major star from Warners without even a mention, even in the book, his name was mentioned just twice. It's unbelievable how his own home studio completely ignores him. The documentary did show Jack Warner testifying as a friendily witness at the HUAC hearings, so I would imagine this is part of the reason Garfield is ignored!

10 September 2012 - New York

Dennis | @

I put my email down...but I aM VERY CAREFUL of the emails that I open!!

7 September 2012 - Hamburg Ny

Gary, this is Lu. I know what you mean even though there are WONDERFUL people who post on this website, I don't like to put my email address down either because you never know. So don't feel bad.

7 September 2012 - Bergen County, NJ

Gary | @

Lori, that "Golden Age of Hollywood" site sounds interesting, but it's the type that requires you to submit your birth date to join. I always avoid joining sites requiring that, out of fear of identity theft. Call me paranoid, but I'll just stick to this one for now. Thanks again for all the work you're doing, though!

6 September 2012 - USA

Lori | @

Hello everyone. Dennis and Gary great idea regarding Tommy Cook. 82 isn't old now days. My dad is 85 and he still golfs a couple of times per week. There is a website I found through sending out my petition messages that has a John Garfield group. It is called "The Golden Age Hollywood." The main person who "runs" the group is a fairly new (compared to all of you) Garfield fan, but she is very passionate. I joined the group because of course just to keep his name a live and promote the petition. However it really is a nice site and I told Patti I would tell all of you about it, in case you want to check it out. I will never leave this site though, this is like "home" to me. I am still posting over at TCM on a regular basis, to keep JG's name alive. I know that TCM is doing his tribute on the 19th,and that is wonderful. I just get upset because no advertising was given to his two remastered DVD's Force of Evil and Body and Soul, AND when will a actor or actress do a promo talk on John Garfield. TCM is running that new one with Kelsey Grammer talking about Lauren Bacall, so when is it John Garfield's time?

5 September 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

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