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Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on December 18, 2006, 06:35 PM:

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 !!

Posted by Peter Richards (Member # 738) on December 18, 2006, 07:03 PM:

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

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on December 18, 2006, 07:21 PM:

Only slightly faded scince new but still a joy to watch at Christmas.

PS, Both Santa's Workshop 1932, and The Night Before Christmas 1933,are available as complete extracts, and are excellent prints.

Graham. [Smile]

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on December 18, 2006, 10:05 PM:

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)

Posted by Paul Spinks (Member # 573) on December 18, 2006, 11:07 PM:

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.

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on December 19, 2006, 02:36 AM:

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.

Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on December 19, 2006, 04:20 AM:

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.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on December 21, 2006, 03:04 PM:

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

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on December 21, 2006, 04:51 PM:

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.

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on December 21, 2006, 04:52 PM:

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]

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on December 21, 2006, 04:55 PM:

Std 8 Silent THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Super 8 Sound BIG BUSINESS
Super 8 Sound A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Sim) - 400'

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on December 21, 2006, 05:05 PM:

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]

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on December 21, 2006, 06:07 PM:

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 ]

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on December 22, 2006, 12:29 AM:

That's excellent, Paul! Does Bonfire Night have a Peckham based origin also? [Big Grin]

Doug

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on December 22, 2006, 12:38 AM:

I'll second that Doug. But does Mike distribute them to the needy at a later date? [Big Grin]

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on December 22, 2006, 05:48 AM:

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.

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 22, 2006, 06:01 AM:

I do!

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

Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on December 22, 2006, 06:06 AM:

Very interesting link, Kev.

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

Dave.

Posted by Robert Wales (Member # 502) on December 23, 2006, 10:36 AM:

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!

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on December 23, 2006, 10:52 AM:

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

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on December 23, 2006, 02:06 PM:

Good one Tony [Razz]

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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.

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on December 23, 2006, 03:48 PM:

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.

Posted by Jose Artiles (Member # 471) on December 24, 2006, 12:11 PM:

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.

Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on December 24, 2006, 12:55 PM:

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]

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on December 24, 2006, 12:57 PM:

Jose,

THAT's the real Christmas spirit!

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

Posted by Jose Artiles (Member # 471) on December 25, 2006, 03:03 PM:

Hi Dan!
Is really difficult to take under control so many childs but...once the film is running the magic of the cienma is created
and all is calm,all is brigth (hey,that was a christmas song! jajaj) [Big Grin]

Jose,

THAT's the real Christmas spirit!

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

thanks for your words in spanish Steve,yes thats is the real spirit of christmas...i love to do the show every year because i like to make the others happy and i think that nothing like a good christmas classic movie and some hot food for the poor people can do better.

Posted by Trevor Adams (Member # 42) on December 25, 2006, 03:55 PM:

Robert,NZ celebrates Boxing Day(today) in a consumer fashion also!Every store is open, flogging off cut price goodies!You really have to be nuts to buy on the 24th if you can get 50% off on the 26th! I've just been down at the local Mall and people are shoulder to shoulder grabbing the bargains........... [Smile]

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on December 26, 2006, 06:47 AM:

But what films are you showing this Christmas?

Kev.

Posted by Sam James (Member # 477) on December 27, 2006, 02:51 PM:

Singin' In The Rain - Friday night, just me and my partner.
The Elephant Man (scope) - New Year's Eve, with some friends who are deeply sceptical about the idea of "projecting" movies at home. I now have a 2 metre wide pull up screen (with blackout masking material for scope viewings) and a GS Xenon which arrived 3 weeks ago and has completely blown my socks off. I don't want to get up anyone's nose by continuing the "what's best?" debate, but the whiteness and brightness of light is quite astonishing. The sound's pretty damned good too.

Sam

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on December 27, 2006, 06:14 PM:

Sounds like your wait for the machine from Germany has ended well.
Yes your right about the sound from the Xenon version of the GS. The amp has twice the sound output and there are slight differences in the circuitry which add to the better sound quality.

Elephant man in scope? that one of my Favs and I didn't know it had been released on 8mm [Frown]

Looking forward to a pint in town when your free [Smile]

Kev.

Posted by Sam James (Member # 477) on December 27, 2006, 06:47 PM:

Kev,
The Babychams are on me anytime! Yep, had a quick look at the opening of The Elephant Man that I purchased from Ricky Daniels' "for sale" list, and it really is in Cinemascope and it really does look terrific. Sir John Hurt, Dame Anthony Hopkins and that Lynch chappie creating a knockout filum! (Another of my faves.)
As you know I weaned myself into this game with an ST1200. It was described by members of the forum as the "Elmo workhorse" and it fulfilled the purpose of teaching me how to be a little less cack-handed and a little more involved in the cinematic experience. However, it was always going to be a stepping stone to a machine that could enable me to, (a)sync up pre-recorded sound with film that I'd shot (assuming that I buy the correct products from Pedro) and (b) sit in my and my missus's (?) house to watch a classic whilst feeling that we're really, really, really at the Saturday morning pictures. The Xenon does exactly that.
When Jenny Agutter said "Daddy, my Daddy...." at the end of The Railway Children and I turned to see the tears flowing down my girlfriend's cheeks, I knew that I had her in the palm of my hand.
Who am I kidding, I was in floods - she was asking how to turn off the projector!!
Definitely meet up early in the new year.
Sam

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on December 27, 2006, 06:51 PM:

Brilliant reply. Glad that machine has met all your expectations [Smile]

Was that the full feature of Railway Children? Have thought about getting that myself.

Now to find a copy of Elephant Man.....Ricky, have you got another one???

Kev.

Posted by Sam James (Member # 477) on December 27, 2006, 07:01 PM:

Yep full feature. If you do get it, bear in mind that when showing it, your job as projectionist will neccesitate you sitting at the back, in the dark with the projector and occasionally "cleaning" it with the box of tissues you have to hand. Obviously any sniffling sounds will be caused by the workings of the machine itself and any apparent moisture of your eyes will be due to the chemicals in the film.
Yep he's got another one, but I'm not sure he'll flog it as the one I bought was his spare.
Sam

Posted by David Kilderry (Member # 549) on December 27, 2006, 10:39 PM:

We ran an Our Gang festival here and some great old travelogues including a German language Kodachrome fishing film set in Tasmania!

I have another pile of unwatched Super 8 to go through too......... just the way I like it!

Sorry to all the English reading this, I have the 4th test in Melbourne on in the background and another wicket has just fallen. No doubt my dad and sister currently residing in London are enjoying it much more than the rest of you!

David

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