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My Vanity ^ | August 29, 2024 | beaversmom

Posted on 08/29/2024 8:41:18 AM PDT by beaversmom

Fathom Events Link


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My oldest son and I have been going to see a few old movies this year through Fathom Events. They rerelease movies throughout the year all over the country. You can go to the link to see upcoming movies and type in your zip code.

So far this year we have seen Gone with the Wind, Lawrence of Arabia, and Rear Window (last night). I've seen both GWTW and LOA many times as they are two of my top movies, but Rear Window only once in the past. It was a nice distraction from life and the world 🌎 to revisit it. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the Close Encounters reshowing in July.

I am so hoping Jaws will be rereleased next year for it's 50th anniversary.

Oh, and for Mel Brooks fans, Blazing Saddles will be showing September 15 and 18. I hope no censorship. That would be a crime.

Oh and other old movies I have seen on the bigscreen in the not so recent past that were rereleased are 2001 and Alien.

1 posted on 08/29/2024 8:41:18 AM PDT by beaversmom
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Interview with “Miss Torso”:

https://youtu.be/CFOjkNiKLkc?si=OHoTjrcklTN8EAsy


2 posted on 08/29/2024 8:43:28 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: beaversmom

I’m still hopin’ for the American favorite, “Song of the South” from my childhood. I loved Uncle Remus. Zippidy Doo Dah!


3 posted on 08/29/2024 8:45:11 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Liberals are FOS. The greatest threat to "democracy" is "immigration". Stupid morons.)
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To: beaversmom

retreating to the old movies and tv shows is the way to go. Best way possible to say the producers of the modern day shat, they we aren’t interested in your PC, woke, minority heavy creations.


4 posted on 08/29/2024 8:48:25 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: beaversmom

Fascinating interview. Gorgeous woman. Had to laugh when she said “My mother wanted me to become a stripper”!


5 posted on 08/29/2024 8:49:16 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowd)
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To: beaversmom

I am waiting for Godfather 2 to come back. I saw Godfather for the first time on the big screen for the 25th anniversary rerelease in 1997. It made a difference. Coppola knows how to film for a theatre.


6 posted on 08/29/2024 8:52:39 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: beaversmom

Saw ‘rear window’ last night. You know the whole movie is from his apartment right? In the theater you feel like you’re in there. Her clothes alone make it a great watch. Edith Hrad costume designer. Great score. Delightful

Fathom shows operas as well -missed Turandot. Saw some of Porgy and Bess.


7 posted on 08/29/2024 8:56:49 AM PDT by stanne
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To: Dr. Sivana

I’d love to see The Godfathers on the big screen.


8 posted on 08/29/2024 8:57:32 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: BigFreakinToad

Yep. However, this summer, “Twisters” is good. “The Fall Guy” very nice.


9 posted on 08/29/2024 8:58:18 AM PDT by stanne
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To: stanne

I really enjoyed seeing it on the big screen. Quite a few people in the theatre last night, too.


10 posted on 08/29/2024 8:59:13 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: BigFreakinToad

Certainly not interested in anything modern. The music. The movies. The TV shows. The have completely ruined everything.


11 posted on 08/29/2024 9:00:40 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: stanne

fall guy was pretty good. Also saw Trapped, that was surprisingly good.


12 posted on 08/29/2024 9:00:57 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: stanne

Grace lived up to her name.


13 posted on 08/29/2024 9:01:51 AM PDT by beaversmom
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Yes, I am so glad I waited to see it on the big screen. At the time, I knew little of the story. The movement from Don Vito’s dark office to the sunny wedding. The development of the characters. As I had assumed to title only referred to Vito, Ihad NO IDEA how the showdown between Michael and Sollozzo/McCluskey was going to go. A great movie experience.


14 posted on 08/29/2024 9:02:34 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: beaversmom

All I watch are classic films. TCM is mostly great.


15 posted on 08/29/2024 9:02:41 AM PDT by Vision (Woke is communism and it has no place in America. Election Reform Now! Obama is an evildoer.)
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To: beaversmom

I can’t lie, I do go to the movies, but not nearly as much as I used too. Movies are no longer entertainment, but a lecture, I want to be entertained, not lectured at.


16 posted on 08/29/2024 9:03:14 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: beaversmom
I understand the lure of watching on the big screen, but there are other resources, too:
Turner Classic Movies
Tubi
17 posted on 08/29/2024 9:04:43 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6 ("The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed." Romans 8:19)
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To: Hebrews 11:6

Yes, I do revisit and find “new” things on Tubi and Pluto when I have the time.

Before my second son left for his infantry training in the Marines in January, we had a great time “renting” a few of my old faves from the 70s. Cuckoo’s Nest. Deer Hunter. Dog Day Afternoon. And the two Godfathers.


18 posted on 08/29/2024 9:10:47 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: beaversmom

Thanks so much! I had no idea, but I don’t get out much :)

I’d like to think I’ll actually go see some of these :D


19 posted on 08/29/2024 9:14:39 AM PDT by CaptainPhilFan
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To: BigFreakinToad

I know. It’s turned me completely off. I stopped going to the movies regularly about 93. Not because of wokeness. I guess just other interests at the time. Then having kids. But other than a few movies here and there and taking my kids to some early Pixar movies, I’m just no longer interested.


20 posted on 08/29/2024 9:15:45 AM PDT by beaversmom
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