Skip to main content

Honor Idaho film sites

http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005119953


With the Senate recently passing a bill, to create a fund to offer incentives to film movies and TV shows within the state, Idaho leaders could further bolster this opportunity by asking that our transportation department revisit Professor Tom Trusky's innovative "Statewide Movie Signage Proposal." Expanding our already successful Idaho Highway Historical Marker program to include tributes to films made in Idaho could be next logical step in this popular program's evolution.


To quote Professor Trusky from last year, "The tourist/publicity value of such signage is apparent—and locals might appreciate such knowledge, too, if they are unaware of their cinematic heritage. As well, given the recent interest in bringing film production to the state, such signage would not only be public acknowledgment of Idaho's considerable contribution to the film industry but also serve as a reminder to contemporary filmmakers of the Gem State possibilities."


As it stands now, every day, thousands of travelers pass directly by Highway 75's old North Fork Store, unmindful to the fact, that in her breakout performance, Marilyn Monroe starred there in "Bus Stop."


Who knows to what high level such a pioneering program might soar? Perhaps one day we will create interactive signs, offering holograms with brief clips for tourists to enjoy.


To thwart vandals, we could program Clint Eastwood's voice, to sternly announce, "Go ahead! Make my day! Because you are now being filmed by an interactive sign, commemorating Idaho films!"


Let's not miss this important bus, because by merging the information superhighway with our back road signage, Idaho could show the rest of the world how we stand on the cutting edge, as well as being capable to cut though bureaucracy, when truly original ideas like Professor Trusky's crop up, like some of the diamond blockbusters filmed in Idaho's rough.


Footnote: Last year, Professor Tom Trusky the director of the Idaho film collection, assisted Brad Nottingham and I in our successful quest for a commemoration of the filming of Clint Eastwood's "Pale Rider" in Idaho. Although, the highway department did not construct a sign up by the Boulder Mountains as we had hoped, they did amend the Wood River Mines historical marker sign, north of Bellevue, to include a tribute to Mr. Eastwood's groundbreaking Idaho film.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hey, Jim,

Good luck on this good plot! I'll pass that link on to a few friends around the state to see if it might prod somebody, somewhere....

FYI, I'm off soonly to the Land of Dreams & Despairs. The paste below should explain.

Cheers,

Tom
(paste follows)
********************
PREMIERE CALIFORNIA SCREENING

The recently restored Nell Shipman film, "The Grub-Stake" (1922) (100 min., now tinted, as per original) DVD projected with live accompaniment by the Bijoux Orchestrette of Indian Valley, Idaho Introduction by Tom Trusky, Boise State University Screening courtesy of Profs. Audrey Bilger and James Morrison of Claremont/McKenna College

Shipman is the recently re-discovered Silent "Indie" writer, actor, director, editor and producer now being recognized for her humane treatment of animal actors, her reverence towards nature, and her insistence that films be shot on-location--not back lots. As well, women are the heroes in all her films--assisted by animal co-stars.
Long thought lost, "The Grub-Stake" is considered to be Shipman's magnum opus.

Mary Pickford Auditorium
Claremont McKenna College
7:30PM
Monday, March 31st
Anonymous said…
Jim, f.y.i. (forwarded response)

Prof. Trusky;

I read with great interest your proposal to commemorate film locations in Idaho. I think it's a wonderful idea that all states should adopt. I had particular interest because I'm presently writing a book about Clint Eastwood's westerns, including Pale Rider. If it helps at all, my magazine Cinema Retro would donate any film posters or stills that might be needed to the project. In the interim, our web site reaches hundreds of thousands of readers every month. If you would like to write an article detailing your proposal, we would be happy to publish it. Please keep us apprised of your efforts.

Best regards,


Lee Pfeiffer
Editor-in-Chief
Cinema Retro magazine
732-752-7257
WWW.CINEMARETRO.COM
Tom,



Wow!



It's great that you know the right people to contact and the fact that somebody with powerful influence in the movie industry believes that every state should adopt such a proposal and is willing to donate posters and such!



I believe that this makes two publishers now that are both working on books about Clint Eastwood Westerns. I had several correspondences with Dave over at Solo Publishing in the U.K. and sent him the revised 'Wood River Mines' photo.

I also suggested that he considering subtitling his book:

Clint Eastwood = Old West Action -since they are anagrams of each other.

Furthermore, he could design the ‘equals sign’ to resemble a smoking rifle barrel!



Dave liked the idea.
JBanholzer said…
Correction! It appears as though Dave and Lee are working in conjunction on the same book about Clint Eastwood Westerns.
Anonymous said…
[b][url=http://www.bestuggobootsoutlet.com/]www.bestuggobootsoutlet.com[/url][/b] My pro guidance is frequently quoted in many main newspapers, publications and internet sites including the Washington Submit, Usa Currently, Women's Overall health, US Weekly, Additional, VivMag, Improved Houses and Gardens, Woman Working day ,For that Bride. I am a speaker for non-profit, corporate and university companies. I offer you tone, research-based romantic relationship guidance which makes sense -- specializing in difficulties these kinds of as wise dating, women's marriage tips, career coaching, people, post-traumatic strain, sexual dysfunction, and leadership training..

[b][url=http://www.louisvuittonoutletsonline.co.uk/]cheap louis vuitton[/url][/b] Aside in the community educational institutions in Georgetown, you will find several colleges administered from the Catholic church. These include things like elementary concentrations at St Brigid School on Miller Generate, St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School on Barber Travel, and St. Youngsters can check their catching abilities with all the drinking water balloon toss. Every single team of gamers starts off the sport facing each other while in the center. With just about every toss, the tossing lover normally takes 1 stage backwards.

[b][url=http://www.fashionuggbootsstore.co.uk/]ugg boots uk[/url][/b] christian affordable purses room are in reality classy and so are also pretty useful. With certain product or service top quality, all solutions from christian louboutin are examined employing accuracy digital instruments in advance of packing and delivery to clientele. There'll be good price cut as a way to back again the help of majority of clients.

[b][url=http://www.uggsaustraliawebsite.com/]ugg australia[/url][/b] You should not stop by saying, "thank you," like they are executing you a favor. You're carrying out them a favor. Your tales ought to be personalized and related to some stage you are generating. Created towards the end of your Georgian time period, Princes Road is one of about three parallel streets laid out inside of a grid development. The about three streets operate inside of a west to east course from earlier mentioned the positioning of Edinburgh Castle, the opposite two streets are George Road and Queen Road. At the west conclusion of such several primary streets is use of Charlotte Sq. and to the east is St Andrew Sq..

[b][url=http://www.cheapuggbootsonlineshop.co.uk/]www.cheapuggbootsonlineshop.co.uk[/url][/b] And for no rationale possibilities that; all your relations can also keep working with it do absolutely nothing much more than slightly like ost common plastic food stuff and drug administration container. And,your loved ones can make use relating to it for more information about marinade your favorite recipe dishes efficiently and instantaneously. Should you always use vacuum storage for extra specifics on marinade beef,a useful resource box proceeds going for being the meat skin pores for that reason heading to get the flavoring can straight away are typically all through the meat in depth during the united states a source box What all your family members think about acquiring is usually that a complete flavored meat never at any time amongst the most backwards and forwards from going to be the out of the workplace that might probably be the typical scenario but take soul also all of them are as section of the meat.
Anonymous said…
compete with a dominant defense like the SteelersEvery game is important in an [url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/terrell_suggs_jersey_super_bowl]Terrell Suggs Super Bowl Jersey[/url]
season, hence every team only plays 16 games Louis Rams will host the San Diego Chargers for [url=http://www.patriotsfootballprostore.com/rob_gronkowski_jersey_super_bowl]Rob Gronkowski Women's Jersey[/url]
Week 6 on October 17 at 12:00 pL With plenty of teams making moves [url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/ray_lewis_jersey_super_bowl]Ray Lewis Authentic Jersey[/url]
or getting penalized, the league will look much different next season with some of the drastic changes that have been made"Kelsay was encouraged to hear Williams was feeling betterApparently, the Colts offer was too good to pass up [url=http://www.49ersonlineofficialstore.com/alex_smith_jersey_super_bowl]Alex Smith Super Bowl Jersey[/url]
who can blame him to accepting it with receivers like Reggie Wayne [url=http://www.49ersonlineofficialstore.com/frank_gore_jersey_super_bowl]Frank Gore Women's Jersey[/url]
Dallas Clark to throw to
锘縍ecently, Harvin has been suffering from migraines once again [url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/ray_rice_jersey_super_bowl]Ray Rice Women's Jersey[/url]
as a result has missed considerable time in training camp, but despite missing time, the Vikings were optimistic about one of their best wide receivers being ready to go once the regular season beganThe Eagles are more than capable of getting a win in Week 9 against the Colts, but with Peyton Manning under center [url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/cary_williams_jersey_super_bowl]Cary Williams Women's Jersey[/url]
playing like the league? I am sure he will not waste any time doing so either [url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/joe_flacco_jersey_super_bowl]Joe Flacco Authentic Jersey[/url]
I am positive that this was a good move for the Eagles There are many after Q once stood in Orl[url=http://www.49ersonlineofficialstore.com/justin_smith_jersey_super_bowl]Justin Smith Super Bowl Jersey[/url]
o for Quentin RichardsonNot only will this game be the last one that Brett Favre will ever play at Lambeau Field (if he stays retired after this season), but it will be an extremely important one in terms of the st[url=http://www.footballravensprostore.com/jacoby_jones_jersey_super_bowl]Jacoby Jones Authentic Jersey[/url]
ings in the NFC North division as a win for the Minnesota Vikings would put them in second place behind the Chicago Bears
Anonymous said…
[p]Stay in that room,uggs bailey, [url=http://www.newcheapuggbootsau.co.uk]cheap ugg boots[/url] more suitable conditions really are in front of you,straighteners, anyone moment you should happily indicate to any message regarding how you will overrode difficulty . How does this condition transpire? All property of the root in [url=http://www.newcheapuggbootsau.co.uk]cheap ugg boots sale[/url] the fake . Aussie twin-faced merino sheepskin might be priced at proudly owning, which is out there [url=http://www.newcheapuggbootsau.co.uk]new ugg boots[/url] simply inside realistic manufacturers connected with UGG shoes . Not only are these ugg shoes incredibly comfortable to wear if you are traveling through airports and on planes, [url=http://www.newcheapuggbootsau.co.uk]ugg boots australia[/url] but they work well when you are kicking around film festivals or ski towns . This truly one of a kind glamorous capsule collection has rocked the fashion world . These are seconds, essentially . And also subsequently your label, my own image the brand also have [url=http://www.newcheapuggbootsau.co.uk]chestnut ugg boots[/url] room pertaining to progress!Centimeter.[/p]

Popular posts from this blog

Old post from the Anthropik network

"I noticed, when she delivered the plate of fruit, that my Balian hostess was also balancing a tray containing many little green bowls-small, boatshaped platters, each of them woven neatly from a freshly cut section of palm frond. The platters were two or three inches long, and within each was a small mound of white rice. After handing me my breakfast, the woman and the tray disappeared from view behind the other buildings, and when she came by some minutes later to pick up my empty plate, the tray was empty as well. * On the second morning, when I saw the array of tiny rice platters, I asked my hostess what they were for. Patiently, she explained to me that they were offerings for the household spirits. When I inquired about the Balinese term that she used for "spirit," she repeated the explanation in Indonesian, saying that these were gifts for the spirits of the family compound, and I saw that I had understood her correctly. She handed me a bowl of sliced papaya and
Secret Lives of Meter Readers If you are looking for a long walk every day with not bad pay, maybe meter reading is the ticket. Generally, you get to spend a lot of peaceful time by yourself, plenty of serene reflecting space, unhindered by a bickering work crew. Simply dedicating yourself to reading meters all day can actually lead to a very ascetic lifestyle. When a vault into the earth is uncovered, great mysteries lie inside. Neighborhood kids dash over and want to spy. Newts and frogs, snakes, snails and polliwogs are all revealed from these tiny underground arenas. If the meter reader does not watch carefully, he may uncover a hornet's nest. Thus, most workers carry a medicine pouch within their toolkits. Meter reading routes are hard roads at first; but endurance soon builds up, as the man (or woman) becomes self-reliant. As he walks along, he strengthens his full character, all the way down to his stem cells. Striding along, his breathing becomes natural and he fin