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Topic: MY DAY AT THE BFCC
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Chris Quinn
Master Film Handler
Posts: 372
From: England, Bedfordshire.
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted May 22, 2004 06:06 PM
Just want to say a big thanks to all the organisers of the BFCC, with a special thanks to John and Keith, they put on a brilliant show, i was most impressed with the 2nd release of Gladiator and the extract from Spiderman and 5th Element.
It was a crying shame that Kev couldn't make it due to a laryngitis, i hope you feel well soon mate.
Thanks to Rake Movies i got my L&H fix and Derann supplied me with some nice cartoon shorts, Gone Nutty and Early Bloomer and a nice spanking brand new copy of T&J's Night Before Xmas. CHC supplied their magical formula (Cresclean) which i have tried out for the first time and has repaired what i thought was a bin job. Made £70 on the bring and buy and then spent it on some more lovely film, i only wish i had more lolly to spend on some of the great features on the Derann and CHC tables, oh well.
Shame the attendance was not higher, was a shock to see after an absence from the hobby for 12 years, i found it rather worrying that it seems to have shrunk, lets hope the BFCC gets more support in October, Eh lads! but we need more dealers too, after about an hour i had to start again, as i run out of tables to browse, so come on dealers where were you??
Well, after a day mingling with other collectors i feel great and my other half even agreed to watch some of my new acquisitions. Brill! Right now where did i put my Spaceballs!! Bugger time for bed.
Chris.
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Tom Photiou
Film God
Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted May 23, 2004 01:56 AM
Hi Chris and everyone, i agree whole hearteldly with what you said Chris, it was great to meet some of the forum gang for the first time, sorry not to have had Kevin there, maybe some time in the future, i have to echo what Chris said about the dealers, altough i understand that maybe with the costs of having table etc etc however i do belive that with the exception of health or berevement all dealers should attend to show their full support to the hobby, if our friend can make it over from New York then there is no excuse,anyway my brother and i did have a great day and echo everthing Chris has already said, Dealers and collectors alike should keep it going while we still can and while the hobby still has some life, we last attended a couple of years ago and did note how fewer people were there, not so many good 2nd hand features about, or did i miss them in that first 20 min stampead ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) Excellent, lets all do that again and next time we'l do our best to stay to the end, i was knackeard by 3pm and Brother had a jab at the Doc's into his coller bone two days before and it was playing him up so apologies to all for not saying tata.
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Barry Attwood
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1411
From: Enfield, U.K.
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted May 23, 2004 02:56 AM
I too was most impressed with the long "Spider-Man" extract, pulse sycned with 5.1 DD sound, it was a marvel, and the print has to be one of the best German releases I have seen. I enjoyed all the pulse sync demonstration, and found all the extracts (Gladiator & The 5th Element) to be of very high quality, and how Keith can get them into sync (especially "The 5th Element" extract) with the DVD is still a marvel too me.
As a previous dealer of many years at this event, I can perhaps guage better than most on attendance levels, yes I think it was a little down yesterday, but you have to remember that this BFCC was unique in the fact that the date was changed at short notice (even Buckingham Films could not attend as usual), and many people who have to work most weekends could not change their schedule at the last minute, and of course it was also F.A.Cup Final day, and last but not least, it was a nice day in London, and the 'How about you take me out somewhere nice' factor comes into play, where you "JOINED" collectors cannot get away with saying it's a rotten day and sneak off to the BFCC for a few hours (usually with the family credit card, which comes along for the ride, of course!). I think if you ask either Keith or John, I'm sure they would say that they were pleased with the attendance in this unique situation, and I found that the 2 dealers halls were busy for most of the day, and you can't say fairer than that. One thing is for sure, I had a great day, I saw most of the film shows, picked up one or two things for myself, and finished up accross the road at the UGC Ealing watching "Van Helsing" for the second time, what better way for rounding a day out watching films, than by watching another.
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Mike Peckham
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1461
From: West Sussex, UK.
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted May 23, 2004 05:49 AM
I had a great day and considering the date change and the FA cup thing [what ever that is] ![[Wink]](wink.gif) the attendance really wasn't that bad.
There was a mad rush at opening time around all the dealers and I certainly managed to pick up a couple of good titles. [I'm now nearing the end of my search for MGM titles but that will be the subject of another post].
The Bring and Buy was interesting, there was even a GS 1200 on there for £395 but the general opinion was that it had lead a full and rewarding life, still good for the price though.
It was great to meet Doug Meltzer [we still haven't had that warm beer] and Paul and his wife, all from the States. We all hope that you will be making return visits ![[Smile]](smile.gif) .
Also, to put faces to names of some of the UK forum members, Tom and Dave of course amongst others.
The shows were marvellous, Keith and John put a lot of effort in to them and it payed off, I am always amazed to see that tiny 8mm frame blown up and stretched on to such a big screen, the resulting picture quality really is testament to the potential of our favorite guage! The sync pulse shows, despite a certain amount of nervousness and trepidation on the part of the projectionists ran perfectly, the sound was brilliant.
Just looking forward to the Autumn show now, have to start saving .
Mike
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Tom Photiou
Film God
Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted May 23, 2004 11:49 AM
Oops, hope i didnt give the wrong impression, we did very much enjoy the day, and like you say it was great putting faces to the names, i'd slap a pic on here but someone may put out a bounty on me!! if anyone gets a copy of that picture of us on that stage id love a copy if poss, next time ill bring a camera.
Kev, hope you get better soon, the film shows were brill, i couldnt but help myself tell some one to shut that F***** door!! all the trouble Kieth and john go to ensure times of film shows are given to eveyone and how many donkeys just kept coming in and out putting light onto the screen ![[Mad]](mad.gif) Still, i made the bloke sat in front of me laugh for a long time, got myself and my brother some excellent 8 and 16mm goodies to, kicked myself when i got home for not treating myself to both Gladiator extracts and forgetting to get some cres clean, still,, good excuse to go back in either Oct or next May,
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Tom Photiou
Film God
Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted May 24, 2004 04:21 PM
By the way, next time we all go r u all aware of the carpark around the back of the very town the convention is held in? it only cost me £2 for the whole day and its a secure parking lot. thats a handy bit of info there Kevin, i'll copy and paste that onto word, your going to have to do some techy tips for our mag, anyone know how many official good projector repair people are left these days? i only know of two, one in stoke on trent and i think the other is in sussex,(possibly). Any chance we can ban E bay?
Next time we all go theres a nice pasta bar right next door that my brother and i nipped into for dinner and a quick drink, be a nice place for a half hour break next time, maybe. Must admit it was excellent to meet you all and my 4 hour trip in the car was like being next door compared to the effort doug made from New York, well done mate
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Douglas Meltzer
Moderator
Posts: 4554
From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted May 25, 2004 01:21 PM
Alan,
I’ll be posting shortly about my UK adventures, but I just wanted to tell you and my fellow countrymen that there is no reason not to head on over for the October BFCC. London is an absolutely beautiful city and it is amazingly easy to get around. I never encountered any real difficulty in my travels. Since you are a New Yorker, you’ll find the tube system quite similar to our subway (much quieter due to those rubber wheels!) and easier to comprehend. You can take the train to Dudley and visit the folks at Derann, or head over to Cleethorpes to check out Classic’s shop. The highlight of the trip though, will be the warmth and friendliness of the UK forum members, which left a lasting impression on me.
It’s a bit curious that the first group of forum members I’ve had the chance to meet live 3,500 miles away! You’d think that the east coast group would have met up by now. So yes, definitely make plans for the next BFCC, but come on gentlemen, a social gathering of Yanks (with cold beer!) is in order.
Doug
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Tony Milman
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1336
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted May 27, 2004 05:32 PM
Hey Grandpa Ian,
its well past bedtime for you.....don't those nurses look after you these days? Oh, by the way I have some great video ooops sorry ahem, modern day super 8, footage of you holding a large portion of Mr Foster....'s,,,,,cash!
Tony
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