Posts: 4001
From: New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2006
posted April 07, 2015 04:22 PM
I remember years ago some of us used to get together every second Sunday night at a different house and put films on. Features are dodgy to say the least, as everyone tastes are different. The best evening film shows, were always a mix of shorts joined on larger reels "something for everyone".
However if you put a feature on, do make sure it has lots of trains in it for Steve
Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
posted April 07, 2015 07:33 PM
I need to explain this a little:
"A Train For Christmas" is a New Zealand Film Unit film about a tourist train that used to run every year between Christmas and Easter.
It is easily the best portrayal of a steam locomotive I have ever seen on film: any better and it would become hard to breathe the air in the room pretty fast.
Something about showing that on a screen ten feet high with a couple of healthy speakers just makes sense.
-------------------- All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...
Posts: 3468
From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011
posted April 08, 2015 08:26 PM
I know I'll be missing a great time in not going to Cinesea, but I know you guys will come back with some great pics and stories. So please think of us that can't be there and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to mingle with your fellow hobbiest.
Have Fun!
-------------------- Janice
"I'm having a very good day!" Richard Dreyfuss - Let It Ride (1989).
Posts: 111
From: Selbyville, DE, USA
Registered: Oct 2014
posted April 08, 2015 09:26 PM
I haven't been successful getting a hold of the hotel to make a reservation. I left a message last Saturday, and no call back. I will try again in the next few days.
Posts: 111
From: Selbyville, DE, USA
Registered: Oct 2014
posted April 09, 2015 04:55 AM
I have a terrible schedule this semester. Free from 8-9:30, at the very beginning of the day, then work non-stop until 5:00, except for a half hour lunch break. I scarf down lunch and keep going. I will try to carve out 15 mins somewhere to get a hold of them.
posted April 09, 2015 09:50 AM
Doug, since it is a gathering of people headed to a destination of fun and adventure, (and these would be cut-downs, more or less), how about the 800' MAD WORLD - 2nd option, Frankenheimer's THE TRAIN - Naturally, I'd like to see a short thrown in for good measure - Which reminds me...
Posts: 111
From: Selbyville, DE, USA
Registered: Oct 2014
posted April 12, 2015 06:05 AM
I finally got someone Friday afternoon at the hotel. All is well, and I will see everyone there the evening of the 24th.