What 16mm Films Did You See Last Night?

[Melvin England]

Tonight I watched one of my purchases from CHC's 16mm open day that took place a few weeks ago, together with a short from the BFCC.


1x 200' - Pieces of Silver - Presented by Kodak featuring the progress of movie photography from the first 100 years, featuring film snippets, adverts and famous news reel images.

2x 1600' - You Light Up My Life - Starring Didi Conn (she of "Grease" fame). The story of a girl who's father wants her to do stand up comedy all her life, when really her heart and talent lies in singing, acting and composing. A not too heavy film as you can imagine. I must say that the colour has stood up very well although there are one or two sporadic scratches along the way but nothing serious.

[Andrew Bauer]

A Coronet film from 1970 about becoming self sufficient.

[Evan Samaras]

It had been a couple of weeks since I had the chance to run a film, since I’ve been working on my own. So last night I went with Mr. Bond!

[Janice Glesser]

Last night I watched "Time After Time" (1979). It had been exactly one year since I screened this print and it's always a fun watch. It's definitely a low budget sci-fi film with early attempts at special effects. However the casting is very good in this film. David Warner as Jack the Ripper is truly frightening and Malcolm McDowell's H.G. Wells is just the antithesis of Warner's character... warm and vulnerable. My print has very good color and sound. I'm so glad to have this film in my collection.

[Janice Glesser]

Last night after having dinner at my son's house I came home and watched Michael Keaton (One of my favorite actors)... In "Multiplicity" (1996) with co-star Andy McDowell. My TV pan and scan print doesn't do this films special effects justice, but it is still a fun watch.

[Janice Glesser]

Last night I watched Neil Simon's "Max Dugan Returns (1983)." It's starred Jason Robards, Marsha Mason, Donald Sutherland, and Matthew Broderick. This film doesn't come close to "The Goodbye Girl" but it is entertaining.

[Janice Glesser]

Last night I ran the 1955 film "Picnic." My print is a black and white version... The original was in color. This movie always seems strange to me in the casting. William Holden was 37 and Kim Novak was 22. William Holden plays a character that would be 10 years younger than his actual age. This movie is a typical '50s with over the top stereotypical characters and dialogue. Despite its flaws it's a classic... Especially the dance scene with William Holden and Kim Novak at the picnic.

[Evan Samaras]

This week I had a chance to run my Agfa print of F/X! A unique thrill

[Matt Tyson]

First screening of a recently acquired print of this lifetime favorite last night.

[Janice Glesser]

John Burgess Thanks. As much as my three grandsons prefer to watch digital movies in color... I am always amazed at how much they enjoy watching films with me and even the ones in black and white. True love.

[John Burgess]

Looks a lovely sharp print Janice, a few lines here and there doesnt matter when you are watching a classic like that!! Glad you are educating your Grandson with proper celluloid, I am sure you both enjoyed it.
John

[Janice Glesser]

My 16-year-old grandson came over to spend the night. We decided to watch "Some Like It Hot" (1959). My print is on 2 - two thousand foot reels. Some occasional black lines on the sides but very watchable with good sound.

[Evan Samaras]

Last night I got to thread my first (and hopefully not last!) Corman feature:

[Janice Glesser]

Last night I watched Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep in "Kramer vs Kramer"(1979).

[Janice Glesser]

It was a fun night watching Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn in "Bringing Up Baby" (1938).