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Lee Mannering
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- posted December 18, 2006 06:35 PM      Profile for Lee Mannering     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I am new to Forum but have loved every minute so far...
I wonder what Christmas film show you have put together so far. To get the ball rolling here is mine and what I will be showing Xmas eve.

Super 8mm
The night before Christmas
Lights Out & Stars Appear (story of 9~5mm film)

Standard 8mm
Christmas Pudding (Sherlock Holmes)

9.5mm Optical sound
Betty Boop.March of Wooden Soldiers.

16mm
White Christmas (The main feature)

Super 8mm
Christmas with the stars. (Perrys Movies)

This programme will be run twice. Once for film fans, and also for family who asked for certain titles. Its not unusual for me to show various gauges at my shows, so its all go here at Chrimbo time !!

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Peter Richards
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- posted December 18, 2006 07:03 PM      Profile for Peter Richards   Author's Homepage   Email Peter Richards   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Great line up Lee,i'm kicking myself a bit as i saw 2 Tom & Jerry's "Night Before Christmas" on the bay last week that had buy now prices and i let both of them go [Mad]
They both went really quick

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Graham Ritchie
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- posted December 18, 2006 07:21 PM      Profile for Graham Ritchie   Email Graham Ritchie   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Only slightly faded scince new but still a joy to watch at Christmas.
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PS, Both Santa's Workshop 1932, and The Night Before Christmas 1933,are available as complete extracts, and are excellent prints.

Graham. [Smile]

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Osi Osgood
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- posted December 18, 2006 10:05 PM      Profile for Osi Osgood   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I also show that one (Walt Disney Christmas) as well as "The Small One", and let us never forget, "Good Will to Men" followed by a Disney animated feature, (This year, Snow White)

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Paul Spinks
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- posted December 18, 2006 11:07 PM      Profile for Paul Spinks   Email Paul Spinks   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
It'll be "Scrooge" with Alastair Sim again. Now if I can only get my hands on "It's a wonderful life" I'll have a great double bill.
"Black Christmas" on 16mm always goes down well with adult audiences.

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Tony Milman
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- posted December 19, 2006 02:36 AM      Profile for Tony Milman   Author's Homepage   Email Tony Milman   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Things have been a hectic for me since the summer and to be honest, until Sunday I had not had chance to run a film . However, by request of the family we sat down to a short programme of

The Snowman
Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
Mickey's Christmas Carol

I am lucky in that all three titles are in perfect condition with great stereo sound. I even set up the Elmo speakers and had quite forgotten what an amazing sound these produce.

Needless to say that led on to my running North by North West last night (albeit late in the evening!) which is a cracking print and looked superb on thebig screen.

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David Pannell
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- posted December 19, 2006 04:20 AM      Profile for David Pannell   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I don't actually have any "Christmassy" films as such, so I haven't quite decided yet, but will probably be as follows, as there is Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day:

Christmas Eve
Cartoon Compilation (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Alice in Wonderland, Mr Magoo)(colour & B&W Std 8 silent)

Feature: either The Iron Horse or The General (B&W Std 8 sound)

Christmas Day
Czec Cartoon Compilation (similar to Brer Rabbit)(really vibrant colour, Std 8 silent)

Feature: Cinderella (colour, Super 8 sound)

Boxing Day
Selection of family movies in both formats and silent/sound, but particularly our son's wedding in June of this year, which is in colour, Super 8, sound.

Feature: either Some Like it Hot (B&W Super 8 sound), or The Ladykillers (colour, Super 8, sound)

Things may change around a bit, in order to accommodate grandchildren and 'bed times' etc. but that's what I have in mind at the moment.

I am hoping that all this will still leave plenty of time to consume lots of Christmas fare!

Dave.

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Paul Adsett
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- posted December 21, 2006 03:04 PM      Profile for Paul Adsett     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
The Christmas day film show at our house will be:

A Walt Disney Christmas 400ft

Mickey Mouse- the first 50 years 400ft

Brave Tin Soldier - Ub Iwerks cartoon 200ft

Peace on Earth - MGM cartoon 200ft

Feature: High Society - Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra

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James N. Savage 3
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- posted December 21, 2006 04:51 PM      Profile for James N. Savage 3     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Another movie I show sometimes at Christmas, is "Gremlins" (2 x 600 foot digest). It has a Christmas feel to it, with all the snow and Christmas trees and lights.

This will depend on the audience. Some very young kids do tend to get scared at some of the scenes. Best for 8 and up.

A REALLY good Christmas movie is "The Small One", which is an animated short that focuses on a small and somewhat sickly donkey. The donkey is not wanted by anyone, but finds his purpose when Joseph purchases him to carry a pregnant Mary to Bethlehem.

I believe both are still available from Derann.

Nick.

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Kevin Faulkner
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- posted December 21, 2006 04:52 PM      Profile for Kevin Faulkner         Edit/Delete Post 
At in-laws for Xmas day but on Boxing day we will be having a simple prog of Mickey's Christmas Carol followed by The Sound of Music (6 x 600 version).

My son has requested the full feature of either Alien or Close Encounters for New Years Day.

Kev. [Smile]

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Joe Caruso
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- posted December 21, 2006 04:55 PM      Profile for Joe Caruso     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Std 8 Silent THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Super 8 Sound BIG BUSINESS
Super 8 Sound A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Sim) - 400'

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Dan Lail
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- posted December 21, 2006 05:05 PM      Profile for Dan Lail   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
It will be a random selection. Nothing in partucular. Just whatever strikes our fancies or other parts. [Big Grin]

Kev, what is boxing day? Ho,ho, ho, Merry TKO! [Big Grin]

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Paul Adsett
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- posted December 21, 2006 06:07 PM      Profile for Paul Adsett     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Dan,
For all of us on this side of the Atlantic:

Boxing Day in England is the day after Christmas day, so named because it is the day when Mike Peckham puts all his 8mm film boxes away until next year. [Big Grin]

[ December 22, 2006, 10:25 AM: Message edited by: Paul Adsett ]

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Douglas Meltzer
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- posted December 22, 2006 12:29 AM      Profile for Douglas Meltzer   Email Douglas Meltzer   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
That's excellent, Paul! Does Bonfire Night have a Peckham based origin also? [Big Grin]

Doug

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Dan Lail
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- posted December 22, 2006 12:38 AM      Profile for Dan Lail   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I'll second that Doug. But does Mike distribute them to the needy at a later date? [Big Grin]

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Kevin Faulkner
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- posted December 22, 2006 05:48 AM      Profile for Kevin Faulkner         Edit/Delete Post 
Do you guys in the US not have a holiday after Christmas day? I sometimes think the day after Christmas day should be called "Hangover" day!

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/boxingday.html

Kev.

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Steve Klare
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- posted December 22, 2006 06:01 AM      Profile for Steve Klare   Email Steve Klare   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I do!

It's called "Wife's birthday" and is an added "bonus" for somebody who hates to shop!

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David Pannell
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- posted December 22, 2006 06:06 AM      Profile for David Pannell   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Very interesting link, Kev.

I knew most of the origins, but not all. Thanks for that!

Dave.

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Robert Wales
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- posted December 23, 2006 10:36 AM      Profile for Robert Wales   Email Robert Wales   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
In the United States the day after Christmas has become an appalling orgy of consumerism as many stores open up as early as 4:00 in the morning, with loss-leaders offered on such products as DVD players and such. People line up in the cold all night in order to be one of the 10 or 20 people who get a crack at the various door-crasher specials being offered, and every year there are more and more reports of people being crushed or injured when the doors open and the greed in people takes over their common sense. Canada does share Boxing Day with England, but while it used to be a true public holiday with almost no shopping allowed, that has fallen by the wayside in recent years and it has now become the most important shopping day of the year for many merchants. Early openings are becoming more and more common as well, although I've not seen anything as silly as 4 a.m.

Hope I haven't offended any bargain hunters out there but the day after Christmas really brings out the worst in people.

On a brighter note, Best Wishes to everyone on the forum who haven given me many hours of enjoyable reading in 2006!

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Tony Milman
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Now if they were selling Eumigs, Elmos or Sankyos that would be a very different proposition

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James N. Savage 3
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Good one Tony [Razz] .

Robert,

I think you might be talking about the day after Thanksgiving, "black Friday", which is considered the biggest shopping day of the year in the U.S.

I have always thought it to be rediculous too. Some people actually sleep in front of the stores, just to save a few dollars [Eek!] . I guess if I needed the deal bad enough though, I might be tempted.

Or, like Tony said, if they advertised some GS1200's for $500 dollars, I'd probably consider it [Wink] .

Merry Christmas!!

Nick.

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Kevin Faulkner
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But we digress!
So what other films are you guys showing this Christmas, what are the favourites your families like to see each year? How long should the Christmas show last without boring the family?

Kev.

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Jose Artiles
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HI ALL!!
I use to show the film "white christmas" on super 8 and tomorrow
I will show "the wizard of oz" and "miracle on 34 street" in spanish lenguaje for near of 250 little children of my town.I do this every year for christmas, follow by a special show for the poor people of my town.The special show is made in the charity house including a special lunch and dinner.I attendance that special shows for ten years now.

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Dan Lail
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Hi Jose, that sounds like the real spirit of Christmas! I could not think of a better Christmas film showing. It must give you great pleasure. [Smile] How do you keep that many children under control at Christmas. [Big Grin]

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Steve Klare
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- posted December 24, 2006 12:57 PM      Profile for Steve Klare   Email Steve Klare   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Jose,

THAT's the real Christmas spirit!

Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo a Ud., todos sus amigos y familia!

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