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Re: Escapism Film Festival Next Weekend

Jett Loe — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:03:43 -0000

We'll be there Saturday :) Gareth and I should be there for The Black Hole, (a film that looks great...the script, alas, is another matter ;)

Re: Escapism Film Festival Next Weekend

Jeff Draughon — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:53:00 -0000

My girlfriend and I have decided (rather abruptly) to drive down this Saturday and catch a few films at the Festival.

We are particularly interested in seeing 'The Black Hole'. The Professor is not the only person with childhood nostalgia for that film. As luck would have it, my girlfriend and I both saw the film in its first run as children, and neither of us have seen the film since then, in any format. Revisiting the film now, 30 years later, should be an interesting experience.

We also hope that Messrs. Loe and Higgins will be covering the event during Saturday. We would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to shake hands and say "hello." Considering the uncertain future of the show, I fear this may be our last opportunity to meet you guys in person.

Re: Escapism Film Festival Next Weekend

Tom — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:03:07 -0000

Oh boy guys, how I'd love to be there with you. Many of the films on your list are childhood favourites of mine too. You'll have to let us know which ones have stood the test of time.

I have been known to use the film club that I run for my pupils as an excuse to delve into my cinematic past (which is not to say that the kids don't have fun too!) This week we watched Superman 2. It was the first time I must have seen it in 20 years. Whilst the effects didn't hold up well, the performances did. Reeve was so good, especially as Clark and Terrance Stamp hams it up beautifully. Happy memories.