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Mark Williams
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 846
From: West Sussex
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted October 20, 2007 05:23 PM
Another great day out was had by all,many thanx to Keith Wilton,John Clancy etc,Many thanx also to Mike Peckham for giving me a lift to and from convention yet again,it was great to meet fellow collectors such as David Pannell etc,picked up loads of cheap 400ft goodies such as PHANTASM (cheers Mike),THE PASSAGE full 200ft Cannes promo in scope,MURDERERS ROW with Dean Martin as Matt Helm,which will go nicely with my 400ft of THE SILENCERS,PERCY PROGRESS & ADVENTURES OF A PLUMBERS MATE!!
And Barry many thanks for the print of TROUBLE IN STORE.
Roll on May 2008!!!
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Barry Attwood
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1411
From: Enfield, U.K.
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted October 21, 2007 03:34 AM
Yes another brilliant day, Keith and the gang always put on a good display, with varied programs. The first program of the day had trailers, cartoons, a great "Look at Life" on Holiday Camps, and the last item was the Walton print of the Laurel & Hardy comedy "Busy Bodies", this is over 70 years old now, but it still had us rolling with laughter, you can't beat timing, can you! I missed the Silent film presentation with live piano music, so perhaps someone else can talk about that. We then had the new and current release show, which included Derann's excellent 2 new trailers to "Spider-Man 3" (4 1/2 minutes) and "Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and the show ended up in Scope with the new Derann release of "End of Days", lovely print and all action. The last show was a tribute to Elvis on 8mm and featured lovely Viacom prints, with extracts from "King Creole", "G.I. Blues" & "Paradise Hawaiian Style", just brilliant. What with picking up a bargain or two, what a great day out, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, now roll on Blackpool in a month's time, it never stops!
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted October 21, 2007 04:37 AM
Many thanks to all who made my first visit to the BFCC such an enjoyable and memorable occasion, particularly Mike Peckham who was kind enought to pick me up and share the ride with Mark Williams.
Unfortunately I didn't get to meet as many members as I would have wished, though I was introduced to some; and introduced myself to others. I purchased another railroading film - The Elizabethan Express - on Standard 8 B&W sound, and at long, long last snapped up a pair of superb condition Elmo 16mm rewinds from Rob Koeling.
We didn't stay right till the bitter end, but I must say that I did enjoy all the screenings that I did watch. The silent movied presentation was excellent and, for me, at least, re-created what it must have been like to go to a 'Picture Show' in the '20s and '30s. Congratulations to those who organised it, particularly the pianist who played live on stage adjacent to the screen, on the grand piano.
I was impressed, too, with the definition achievable from Super 8 on a screen 24ft wide. Better than I would have thought possible. I was only slightly disappointed with the lack of illumination in the 'End of Days' presentation, due mainly, I would guess, to the film being shot in very low light levels. I found it difficult to capure every detail of what was going on.
The whole experience has whetted my appetite, so hope to attend more of these 'shindigs'.
Finally a big thank you to Keith, John et al who put so much into organising this event; and I felt priveliged to be photographed with the group holding up this year's banner, and to be associated with such a fine bunch of chaps and chapesses.
Best to all,
-------------------- Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination! Early technology rules OK!
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Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted October 21, 2007 05:17 AM
I cannot add too much to the comments already given above other than to agree with all. As David said, it was great to meet other members and "put faces to names" and have a good old "chin wag" about the hobby we all love. Went to the convention with the thoughts of not spending too much, if any, money (how silly is that?)just to enjoy the occasion and the friendliness of the occasion. Well I certainly did the second of those two statements and boy oh boy, did I also NOT do the first!! I came home with a copy of "Thunderball" - Scope feature, The Last Command - 4 x 400ft and a UFA version of "El Cid" - 4 x 400ft - redubbed into English - all courtesy of the lads at Derann. Needless to say I was a "happy, but poor bunny". What the heck, it's only money Great to meet Mike P (thanks for the discs and mags), David P, John C, Adrian W, Rob K, Barry A, Colin H and all the dealers, the Derann lads, Ian O'Reilly, Phil Sheard etc. My apologies to anyone not mentioned. Hope to see you all again next May (or at Blackpool). Great Day without a doubt - you must try to attend Mark. It is expensive, but well worth it
-------------------- "We'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as a turnin' of the earth".
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