Oh yes…I remember “Jaws”! Although I first saw “Jaws” when it was kind of out of date, and past the height of its popularity, and despite the obvious fakery in some spots, I’ve enjoyed it the few times I’ve seen it. Regarding “Jaws II”, which I never saw…why does Hollywood insist on making sequels all the time, instead of leaving well enough alone?
Btw—did anyone here on CinemaTreasures know that “Jaws” is actually based on a true story of a Great White Shark that terrorized a New Jersey coastal resort town, in the early 1900’s? If anyone can get hold of the book “Close to Shore” (the author’s name escapes me at the moment), I strongly recommend reading it. It’s a great book.
To all those who attended this afternoon’s screening of IMMMW: here’s hoping you had lots of fun, good times and laughter. What a cool film! I saw it when it first came out—cool.
That sounds like a wonderful idea, susieq60! Hope it all goes well, and that the community continues to enjoy this great-sounding little movie theatre!
I saw “The Graduate” as a high school Sophomore, at the height of its popularity, and loved it! Although “The Graduate” doesn’t hold the same kind of special place in my heart regarding movies as “West Side Story”, it, too is one of those irreplaceable golden-oldie-but-keeper movies.
They should have a TCM Festival in some of the Eastern big cities, such as Boston, NY, etc., Too bad it’s so expensive for the normal, ordinary, everyday person to afford to get into!
True enough, tisloews, but I think that there should also be more ushers, etc., around to keep the movie pests in check somewhat, which seems to be sorely lacking these days.
There was an Orson Welles Film School? That I honestly didn’t know about. Some of my classmates in undergrad school during the mid-1970’s, used to call it the “Orson Smells”. Familiarity and recognition, and memories abound. I don’t know who Ricky Leacock and John Marshall were, but it must’ve been interesting for you, as a film teacher, to hear them lecture.
RIP, Joe Musil.
Oh yes…I remember “Jaws”! Although I first saw “Jaws” when it was kind of out of date, and past the height of its popularity, and despite the obvious fakery in some spots, I’ve enjoyed it the few times I’ve seen it. Regarding “Jaws II”, which I never saw…why does Hollywood insist on making sequels all the time, instead of leaving well enough alone?
Btw—did anyone here on CinemaTreasures know that “Jaws” is actually based on a true story of a Great White Shark that terrorized a New Jersey coastal resort town, in the early 1900’s? If anyone can get hold of the book “Close to Shore” (the author’s name escapes me at the moment), I strongly recommend reading it. It’s a great book.
I saw “Empire” when it first came out, at the Sacks Theatre here in Boston. What a cool film, too!
To all those who attended this afternoon’s screening of IMMMW: here’s hoping you had lots of fun, good times and laughter. What a cool film! I saw it when it first came out—cool.
That sounds like a wonderful idea, susieq60! Hope it all goes well, and that the community continues to enjoy this great-sounding little movie theatre!
Let’s hope some of the Boston-area drive-in theatres also make a come-back!
I saw “The Graduate” as a high school Sophomore, at the height of its popularity, and loved it! Although “The Graduate” doesn’t hold the same kind of special place in my heart regarding movies as “West Side Story”, it, too is one of those irreplaceable golden-oldie-but-keeper movies.
Okay. Thanks for the heads up, Bill Huelbig. I stand corrected.
I remember attending a screening of the Wizard of Oz in Boston that was affiliated with TCM, but it wasn’t free, however. Tickets were $8.00 apiece.
They should have a TCM Festival in some of the Eastern big cities, such as Boston, NY, etc., Too bad it’s so expensive for the normal, ordinary, everyday person to afford to get into!
That’s fantastic!
Hi, Eric! Thanks for posting your blog and sharing it with us! Way to go!
Yay!! Looking forward to Tuesday’s two features, and your other classics. Thanks for the heads up!!
Thanks for the heads up on the Jeff Bridges series, and more future classic and specialty film programming, Ian M. Judge.
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Cool!!
True enough, tisloews, but I think that there should also be more ushers, etc., around to keep the movie pests in check somewhat, which seems to be sorely lacking these days.
Good point, Don S.
good idea!
Gosh, it sounds like you guys had lots of fun! Sure wish I could’ve been there!!
glad you enjoyed yourself, bolorkay!
Have fun, everybody!!
Yup. I hear you, StanMalone. Times have changed, and not always for the better.
I wish there were more theatres like the Tivoli in the Bay State, and in New England, generally.
Thanks for the info, billchayes.
btw, I don’t think they use 16mm films anymore. At least I haven’t heard of that, but I might be wrong.
There was an Orson Welles Film School? That I honestly didn’t know about. Some of my classmates in undergrad school during the mid-1970’s, used to call it the “Orson Smells”. Familiarity and recognition, and memories abound. I don’t know who Ricky Leacock and John Marshall were, but it must’ve been interesting for you, as a film teacher, to hear them lecture.