Hello Mr. Birchard, and thanks for joining us! My question to you is from the technical side of film making. I believe you have worked as an editor of both animation and live action. What are the main differences (challenges) of the two? Thanks. There is a popular conception that animation editors ...

I'll follow Jon's question. Having never seen a Tom Mix film (and am embarassed about it) would would made him such a compelling figure? How does he compare to other western stars? What is your thought on why westerns exploded in the 50's? I know they have always been with us but as many as were on...

Welcome! I remember you from a.m.s. several years ago. My question: What do you think were the reasons that Tom Mix never managed to make it in talkies? I've heard that his voice was ok, so was it just that, like Pickford, the public had grown tired of him and ready for someone new? Or were there o...

Welcome, Mr. Birchard! To get us started, may I please ask how you became a movie fan, and what led you into your profession as an editor and author? Thanks in advance for your insights. moira [/i] I guess I can trace my serious interest in film to seeing the David Wolper TV special "Hollywood...

Dear Silver Screen Oasians, Just checking in a day early to say "Hi," and to say that I'm looking forward to a week in the hot seat. :wink: My only complaint, and this is not unique with SSO, is that hitting the tab key (which we writers commonly do to start a new paragraph) jerks these fo...