American Cinematheque programming makes me feel old!

Not Afraid · 04-09-2005, 11:51 AM

Not only am I aging another year today but I get an email from Amrtican Cinematheque highlighting a film festival of films from 1980. They then remind me that that was 25 years ago!

Films include:

RAGING BULL
STAR WARS: EPISODE V – THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
THE BLUES BROTHERS
and more.

It was ESB that hit me hardest. That was 25 years ago? I saw it on a date with a guy who is now the County Coroner for OC. Ahhhh, memories. Ain't age grand?

MerryPrankster · 04-09-2005, 12:18 PM

Ahhh, yes. 1980, it was a very good year -- the year I graduated from high school. How time flies when we're having fun!

I saw The Blues Brothers on a double date. We had to sit in the very front row of the theater, trying to be sly with the beers we smuggled in.

And I saw Friday the 13th at the Drive-In on it's opening night.

That would be a very cool event to attend. I'd love to view some of those films in a theater again.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-09-2005, 12:53 PM

I was three years old. I'm sure my parents left me with a sitter while they saw Empire.

Motorboat Cruiser · 04-09-2005, 01:02 PM

Wow, I would love to see "The Elephant Man" and "Raging Bull" on the big screen.

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2005, 01:53 PM

Hmmm... I made need to check out ESB on the 15th. That would be fun to see on the big screen again!

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-09-2005, 03:19 PM

Are they showing the orginal Empire or the Special Edition?

I checked the site and it doesn't specify, but it does say "it played here 25 years ago", so one can hope.

mistyisjafo · 04-09-2005, 03:45 PM

That sounds way cool. Especially ESB and Raging Bull. It's been 25 yrs? How is this possible??!!

Not Afraid · 04-09-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Are they showing the orginal Empire or the Special Edition?

I'll find out what version they are showing. (A good friend is on of the programers.)

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Are they showing the orginal Empire or the Special Edition?

I checked the site and it doesn't specify, but it does say "it played here 25 years ago", so one can hope.

I would guess that it is the original as I don't think they have a digital projection system at the Egyptian and would have to rely on the old film (the "Special Editions" were all done digitally and I doubt they transferred them to film).

Boss Radio · 04-10-2005, 02:11 AM

ESB will be the Special Edition. Lucas debuted the SE trilogy in theatres as the run-up to Ep 1.

Don't feel old...Just accept the fact that everybody else is too young to remember 1980 with any clarity.

That's why they need us.

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	American Cinematheque programming makes me feel old! Not only am I aging another year today but I get an email from Amrtican Cinematheque highlighting a film festival of films from 1980. They then remind me that that was 25 years ago! Films include: RAGING BULL STAR WARS: EPISODE V – THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK THE BLUES BROTHERS and more. It was ESB that hit me hardest. That was 25 years ago? I saw it on a date with a guy who is now the County Coroner for OC. Ahhhh, memories. Ain't age grand?
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MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	Ahhh, yes. 1980, it was a very good year -- the year I graduated from high school. How time flies when we're having fun! I saw The Blues Brothers on a double date. We had to sit in the very front row of the theater, trying to be sly with the beers we smuggled in. And I saw Friday the 13th at the Drive-In on it's opening night. That would be a very cool event to attend. I'd love to view some of those films in a theater again. __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I was three years old. I'm sure my parents left me with a sitter while they saw Empire. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Are they showing the orginal Empire or the Special Edition? I checked the site and it doesn't specify, but it does say "it played here 25 years ago", so one can hope. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	ESB will be the Special Edition. Lucas debuted the SE trilogy in theatres as the run-up to Ep 1. Don't feel old...Just accept the fact that everybody else is too young to remember 1980 with any clarity. That's why they need us.
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