TOLAND CENTENARY RESPONSE - CALL FOR PAPERS

[tonyw]

??? According to recent information, the call for poapers at the Eeastern Illinois Toland Centenary Celebrations has been poor. Those of us who have submiited prposals have been
informed that the end result may be "informal discussion" unless things change.

I've suggested Jonathan Rosenbaum and Bill Krohn as possible guest speakers.

Obviously, Toland is not as "cool" as Tarantino and the poor response reflects the "market
values" syndrome for academic paper proposals.

So sad!

Tonyw

[R Kadin]

Sorry to hear that, Tony. It goes to show just how unheralded an art cinematography truly is. I mean, just look at the man's body of work! I guess the local connection isn't enough, on its own.

Perhaps in a town like Los Angeles or NYC the pick-up for a Toland tribute would fare a little better, where audiences for the photgraphic arts, per se, are a little more established.

Maybe we Wellesnetters could resolve to do our part and make a point of buying/renting at least one other (i.e., non-Kane) example of Toland's artistry in the near term. With titles like The Grapes of Wrath and The Best Years of Our Lives to choose from we're sure of a rich and rewarding viewing experience.

And, with Jeff looking for articles for the proposed Wellesnet Journal, a paper on Toland might make a good thematic fit.

[PT Caffey]

Toland's "The Westerner" airs this month (July) on Turner Classic Movies.