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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted March 09, 2009 06:41 PM

Hello guys, does anybody know if Adrian Lyne's FLASHDANCE has ever been released on super 8? Thanks a lot for all info!

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Osi Osgood
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posted March 09, 2009 07:44 PM

I think I have seen a optical super 8mm print of Flashdance.

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted March 09, 2009 08:01 PM

Hi Osi and thanks a lot for your reply. At least I know it probably exists. Hope to find it! Thanks once more!

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James N. Savage 3
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posted March 10, 2009 02:03 PM

Gian-

I only know of the trailer for "Flashdance". It was released on super 8 by Jeff Films. It is on low-fade stock and still looks brand-new, with beautiful colors.

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted March 10, 2009 05:42 PM

Hello james. Thanks for your info. If you decide to sell it (do you have it?) I'm here, eh eh eh. Take care!

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Eberhard Nuffer
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posted March 10, 2009 07:18 PM

Osi,

are you sure you don't confuse "Flashdance" with "Footloose"? I have never heard of "Flashdance", but optical sound prints of "Footloose" were distributed via Famous Films.
By the way: There was a German trailer of "Flashdance" available as well on super 8.

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Osi Osgood
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posted March 10, 2009 10:49 PM

You could be right Eberhard!

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted March 11, 2009 08:40 AM

Hi. Thank you all, guys. I knew about FOOTLOOSE (optical sound), but I am now a little confused about FLASHDANCE, even if I'm quite sure it has never been released in super 8. Well, I hope to find the trailer at least. Thanks once more.

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James N. Savage 3
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posted March 17, 2009 08:33 AM

Just remembered something-

There is a great "Flashdance" scene available on SUPER-8.

The scene where Jennifer Beals (& her body double) perform for the judges in the climax of the movie. The scene starts when Ms. Beals starts the record, "What a Feeling", and then the entire performance is shown.

The movie is called "That's Dancing", and is currently available from Derann Films. This particular scene is on REEL #5 . "That's Dancing" is one of the few features available from Derann that can be purchased 'by the reel', which means you would only have to purchase reel #5 (400 foot). The quality is very good on this movie. This particular reel also has a neat long clip of Michael Jackson's famous video for the song "Beat It", among others. A very entertaining reel.

James.

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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posted March 17, 2009 08:45 AM

Thanks a lot for all this very interesting info!
Very helpful!
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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted March 17, 2009 10:15 PM

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This particular reel also has a neat long clip of Michael Jackson's famous video for the song "Beat It", among others.

James, is that the long clip of "Beat it" from start to the end?

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James N. Savage 3
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posted March 18, 2009 06:36 AM

Winburt-

In reference to the "Beat It" video- unfortunately, its not the whole music video. If I remember correctly, its about the last one or two minutes. Too bad, because it really looks good up on the super 8 screen. I would have loved to have seen this as a release by itself. The choriography is so good, and there's so much energy in the video. "Billy Jean" would have been a good one too.

James.

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted March 18, 2009 09:53 PM

Sorry a bit off topic now...

If between all MJ clips then I'll choose "Thriller" as the choreographic is monumental to date. It's still been using around the party & communities. Even the latest movie "13 Going on 30" performs that dance. You can see the clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO0810JIF4Q

And inmates in the Philippines do together here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnk7lh9M3o [Wink]

And an Indian movie ..... he..he... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbvP7dT3Dx0 [Wink]

The original "Thriller" clip is 13 minutes, quite fit in 400" reel. But I never heard a company released it in Super 8mm. [Mad]

cheers,

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Michael Hyde
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posted March 19, 2009 04:46 PM

Hi Guys, Yes i can state that Flashdance is available on 8,i have this as an optical print,along with Footloose too,both stunning quality and sound,bought from Derann about 17yrs ago,and still as good today,another rarity picked up was Rhinestone with Sly trying to sing with Dolly Parton...real gem..and sorry guys,wont part with either for any price.

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