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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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Sometimes I wonder (where I've been... Who I am [Big Grin] ... Just remebering this evergreen song).

I was saying... I wonder if there's a title you would really like to have on 8mm for a particular reason (an unforgettable moment, the greatest love of you life, great feelings, you do like that actor/actress or director).

I'm not only considering existing prints, but just the one/ones you all wish, or dream to have.

My choices:

* Tornatore's NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO. I love that movie. The way Alfredo and Salvatore like cinema is simply magic;

* Leone's ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA. One of my favorite ever. Great script, great actors, great direction. A masterpiece reminding me a happy childhood. I was so fascinated while watching it at cinema when first released in 1984. Not boread at all (even if it was a very long feature and I was so young).

It would be great to have them on 8mm.

Now, what about you?

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Jean-Christophe Deblock
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Hi Gian,

"Once upon a time in américa" was release by Film Office, in frensh, but it was an abridged version ( 1h20, I think).

For me, the film I will see in super 8 was "AIRPORT" (of course! ), but now, I've find it in 35mm, technicolor ( waouw! ).

But There are 2 films ( or meabe 3) I would lilke to see in super 8:
1) LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, in scope, with intermission.
2) MIDWAY, in scope too.
3) THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY ( starring John Wayne ), in scope too.

Regards,

JC.

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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Hi Jean-Christophe.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA in super 8? Are you serious?

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Jeroen van Ooijen
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My wish is Dirty Dancing with Jeniffer Grey and Patrick swazy it remind me on thhe song of I've have the time of my life!
that song i playback in 1987 with my best girlfriend that is passed away by an accident in 2004,i have only her daughter now where i come,Denise and i where friends for 20 years.and i miss her very much!
And Don Bluth's Anastasia because i love that movie and his beautiful songs,and the animation is great! [Smile]

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James N. Savage 3
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Well, alot of titles have come and gone through the years, as my tastes change. But, one consistent title that I have always wanted to see on super 8, is-

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.

This 1983 film starring Mel Gibson, was so impressive to me on the big screen. I was working in the theater back then, and tried to watch it every time it came on.

The cinemascope cinematography was fantastic, as well as the impressive music score. Lots of good action, and atmosphere.

James.

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Fabrizio Mosca
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I agree with Gian for Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, even if I know some copies in 16mm exist.

Maybe the one I'd like to have is The Godfather saga (I have the complete italian print for the godfather, but it's not a good print)

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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Hi Fabrizio. I kwen some 16mm prints of NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO exist... It would be great to have it on 8mm as well, don't you thing so? Wonderful movie.

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Osi Osgood
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I agree with James!

"The Road Warrior" has magnificent photography. The camera at many times is literally inches away from the ground, actually looking up at the vehicles and it really gave you the impression of being there! That scope image, with those close-ups roaring by at top speed really put you "in the drivers seat"! Good choice James.

I also agree that "Anastasia" would make a good choice. The music was very good. I think, (personally), that this was Don Bluth's high point. The Secret of Nimh and American Tale were well received, but "Anastiasa" also had what really becomes a very good romance with realistic performances ... and in animation. That's not easy to really easy to do.

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Mark Williams
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Perhaps its not the greatest movie ever made but the 8mm print that has always evaded me is SOLDIER BLUE,the last sighting for me was on Derann's used list in the late 80's.but it was sold to someone else prior to my telephone call.

I think it was originally released in Italy so it could have possibly been a bootleg print but surprisingly it was in english!!

I wonder if any of our forum members still have it in there collection??

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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Mark, great choice (and movie).

I have a terrible piece of news for you: SOLDIER BLUE was definitely issued here in Italy (pirate print). One of the worst movie ever released in 8mm.

I had and sold my copy longtime ago. I really don't miss it. But I wish you to find a good one. Good luck.

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Mark Williams
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Gian,Many thanks for your comments,glad you liked SOLDIER BLUE too.

I,m really glad I didnt manage to get hold of a copy then!!

Regards Mark W

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Mikael Barnard
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Wish I could find it on 16mm, would be almost as cool on 8mm, has to be my favourite film- 'Phantom of the Paradise'. Don't ask me why it's my favourite film, everyone does (when they're not saying 'ooh are you sure you don't mean 'Phantom of the Opera' [Mad] ) and I really don't know, it just is, 92 minutes of pure and total genius. Of course I've got more hope of finding Lord Lucan but I can dream can't I?! Failing that Clockwork Orange would be cool! That's the hell of it...

Mikael.

P.S. Being one of those crazy Doctor Who fan people either of the 60s Cushing movies would be cool too!

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Jeroen van Ooijen
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Oh i was forget one film the live action movie of Peter Pan from 2003,a great movie with nice special effects. [Wink]

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Steve Klare
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"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" feature length and 'scope would be a hoot!!!

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
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Well, you all know about the ones I really dream.
But I forgot to mention Disney's TREASURE PLANET.

I love Stevenson's novel. And this recent animated version really stunned me at cinema.

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Jeroen van Ooijen
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Yeah that too Gian,i was forgot that one very lovely movie! [Big Grin]

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Panayotis A. Carayannis
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THE CRIMSON PIRATE, that classic swashbuckler hommage in a full length brightly colored print.( I know of a truncated dutch edition, but I won't touch it!)

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Antonio Costa Mota
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Gian
NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO is the film of my life. It takes me back to my childhood , the hours I spent in the projection box of the local cinema, the bits of film I collected,etc. I would love to have this film on 8mm. I have it though in DVD and I watch it again and again. It is a beautiful movie in many ways.

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Patrick Walsh
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I would like to see some of the recent family type films released say as a 600ft scope/stereo digest.
THE WATERHORSE would make a good digest.
the latest JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
as for full lengeth features say VALKYRIE
Oh and also a scope feature and 600ft digest of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.
Pat [Big Grin]

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Mikael, I agree about "Phantom of the Paradise." Check out my latest blog post and you'll see what I think...

http://weirdmovievillage.blogspot.com/

The 2003 "Peter Pan"would also be fantastic; really excellent version. And of course the "LOTR" films...

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Mikael and Kurt

I'm with you both on PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE!

I love that film and it is also one of my favorites.

I was told of the existense of a trailer reel on super 8 with PHANTOM, 200 MOTELS(Zappa) and THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN! Man, I'd like to find that one!

Bill

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I know the silent film THE MONSTER (1925) exists but I have not found anyone who has it that wants to give it up......Boo [Confused]

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Osi Osgood
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Bill, I could be wrong, but I'd swear that I remember seeing a print of the feature "Magic Christian" on super 8. It might have been a pirated feature and I remember the listing saying that the color was faded, but I do believe that it exists on Super 8.

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Mikael Barnard
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Bill and Kurt, glad I'm not the only person outside of Winnipeg who thinks 'Phantom' is brilliant! I stumbled across a website recently and the guy who runs it says he has a mint 16mm print of it, unfortunately he does not seem in the least interested to part with it [Frown]

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I thinking about an release of the openingscene of the movie Enchanted,great animation and a real classic for all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMTj2Yi29oM

[Wink] greets Jeroen.

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