I didn’t like the first IRON MAN, so I won’t be be seeing the sequel.
By the way, has anyone else noticed that’s it’s been two years since IRON MAN and INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL was released and neither of them have been broadcasted on a pay-tv channel yet. Anybody know what’s up with that? Traditionally, SHOWTIME has shown the movies released by Paramount Pictures.
I would give anything to be able to attend the TCM Film Festival. I’d love to meet Robert Osborne. Unfortunately, I live on Long Island, NY and paying the airfare to get there is not very feasible right now.
It died in the ‘50’s and it died in the early '80s. Oh, I hope and pray it dies again, because I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay $19.50 for ANY kind of movie ticket! I’d sooner stop going to the movies for the rest of my life!
I’ll never forget when Gene Siskel gave a thumbs down to BLADE RUNNER back in 1982. I never forgot that unfortunate verdict and I always wondered if he came to feel differently about the film as the years went on and it’s standing in sci-fi film history became apparent.
I had to search around to find VHS copies of THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, A GUY NAMED JOE and THE ISLAND OF LOST SOULS on Amazon in very good condition. It took some time, but I finally got them all.
At the time of GOODFELLAS release during the Fall of 1990, gangster films had a surge in popularity – THE GODFATHER-PART III, MILLER’S CROSSING and KING OF NEW YORK were also released.
I’m young enough to remember to remember when movies were special enough to have major theatrical re-releases. I remember how excited I would get everytime the original STAR WARS was re-released. Here’s some other re-release poster captions I remember…
“If you forgot what terror was like, it’s back.” (JAWS, re-released 1979)
“One good bit deserves another.” (JAWS 2, re-released 1980)
“It is now rated PG.” (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, re-released 1979)
“Guess who’s back!” (ANIMAL HOUSE, re-released 1979)
“The greates musical of all time, one more time!” (GREASE, re-released 1980)
“The reutrn of the great adventure.” (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, re-released 1982)
“Return…to a galaxy far, far away.” (RETURN OF THE JEDI, re-released 1985)
“The story that touched the world.” (E.T., re-released 1985)
Movie534, you and I are definitely speaking the same language –
To hell with digital 3D!
To hell with digital 3D $16.50 ticket prices!
To hell with 3D glasses that pinch the space between your eyes and make the picture on the left and right side of the screen look like it’s bleeding!
To hell with disgustingly-overpriced concession food!
To hell with inconsiderate cell phone and text message users!
To hell with multiplexes!
To hell with bad, bad, bad movies!
Now, as far as AVATAR goes, I saw it, and thankfully, I had a $12.00 “Movie Money” voucher and only had to pay the balance. The movie itself did not have one original element in it, but I’d be lying if I told you that I did not find myself getting caught up in it and enjoying it. If I had the time and opportunity, I’d go see it again in traditional 2D this time. I think I’d enjoy the movie a lot more.
Rick Wolfe, I wish I lived near your theater. I’d be more than happy to respect your wishes of not sneaking food into the theater to preserve your business.
As for the big multiplex chains, I have no problem sticking it to them whenever I can!
I’ve been saying this for years and years now, and the general public is just starting to catch up on it???
I’ve also been sneaking in my own snacks and drinks for at least 20 years now, and if I’m hurting the business of the local amusement park-style, inconsiderate-patroned mulitplex – GOOD!!!
For a minute, I thought this was about the theater in Montauk, Long Island. Thank goodness, because as long as I’ve been going to the Hamptons, I’ve never been to a movie at that theater.
Would you believe I didn’t see THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK until its re-release in the summer of 1981?? Do you know how devestating that can be to a 13 year-old kid??? My father tried to get tickets a couple of times during the summer of 1980, but the shows were always sold out and he wasn’t the most patient of movie enthusiasts, if you know what I mean. He certainly wasn’t a Star Wars fan, like his sons.
Here are the almost-very-appropriate-middle-school-age movies I do remember seeing in a theater in 1980:
AIRPLANE!
THE BLUES BROTHERS (my 3rd R-rated movie ever!)
CALIGULA (just kidding!)
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND-SPECIAL EDITION
My choice for the single best movie of the past decade is, without question, SIDEWAYS.
…and in case you’re interested…
1990s – PULP FICTION
1980s – DO THE RIGHT THING
1970s – THE GODFATHER
1960s – 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
1950s – BEN-HUR
1940s – CASABLANCA
1930s – GONE WITH THE WIND
1920s – METROPOLIS
1910s – BATTLESHIP POTEMPKIN
I’m having a dilema with whether or not I want to see AVATAR. One the one hand, it looks like the kind of science fiction story that has been recycled over and over again that is relying heavily on CGI effects more than anything else.
On the other hand, I have liked every film that James Cameron has direction so far (thought I did not see PIRANHA II: THE SPAWNING). I may decide to put my faith in the director’s track recond. We’ll see.
I’m rather surprised that STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY would be shown as a double feature considereing they were released by two different studios.
I didn’t like the first IRON MAN, so I won’t be be seeing the sequel.
By the way, has anyone else noticed that’s it’s been two years since IRON MAN and INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL was released and neither of them have been broadcasted on a pay-tv channel yet. Anybody know what’s up with that? Traditionally, SHOWTIME has shown the movies released by Paramount Pictures.
I would give anything to be able to attend the TCM Film Festival. I’d love to meet Robert Osborne. Unfortunately, I live on Long Island, NY and paying the airfare to get there is not very feasible right now.
Hey, people, you can see what I look like now!
Thanks for posting it, guys!
It died in the ‘50’s and it died in the early '80s. Oh, I hope and pray it dies again, because I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay $19.50 for ANY kind of movie ticket! I’d sooner stop going to the movies for the rest of my life!
I’ll never forget when Gene Siskel gave a thumbs down to BLADE RUNNER back in 1982. I never forgot that unfortunate verdict and I always wondered if he came to feel differently about the film as the years went on and it’s standing in sci-fi film history became apparent.
This kind of news makes me want to change my name to LOVE MOVIES-NOW I REALLY, REALLY HATE GOING!!!
Oh, that’s f*cking great! As if the mass of idiots who fill a movie theater these days aren’t disrupting things enough with their damn cell phones!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC saved 20th Century Fox’s ass from the tragic disaster that was known as CLEOPATRA!
I had to search around to find VHS copies of THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, A GUY NAMED JOE and THE ISLAND OF LOST SOULS on Amazon in very good condition. It took some time, but I finally got them all.
First time I ever saw it was on television on NBC. I generally don’t go for musicals.
I saw it opening weekend in Westhampton Beach, Long Island on a very rainy Saturday evening.
At the time of GOODFELLAS release during the Fall of 1990, gangster films had a surge in popularity – THE GODFATHER-PART III, MILLER’S CROSSING and KING OF NEW YORK were also released.
I’m young enough to remember to remember when movies were special enough to have major theatrical re-releases. I remember how excited I would get everytime the original STAR WARS was re-released. Here’s some other re-release poster captions I remember…
“If you forgot what terror was like, it’s back.” (JAWS, re-released 1979)
“One good bit deserves another.” (JAWS 2, re-released 1980)
“It is now rated PG.” (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, re-released 1979)
“Guess who’s back!” (ANIMAL HOUSE, re-released 1979)
“The greates musical of all time, one more time!” (GREASE, re-released 1980)
“The reutrn of the great adventure.” (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, re-released 1982)
“Return…to a galaxy far, far away.” (RETURN OF THE JEDI, re-released 1985)
“The story that touched the world.” (E.T., re-released 1985)
Movie534, you and I are definitely speaking the same language –
To hell with digital 3D!
To hell with digital 3D $16.50 ticket prices!
To hell with 3D glasses that pinch the space between your eyes and make the picture on the left and right side of the screen look like it’s bleeding!
To hell with disgustingly-overpriced concession food!
To hell with inconsiderate cell phone and text message users!
To hell with multiplexes!
To hell with bad, bad, bad movies!
Now, as far as AVATAR goes, I saw it, and thankfully, I had a $12.00 “Movie Money” voucher and only had to pay the balance. The movie itself did not have one original element in it, but I’d be lying if I told you that I did not find myself getting caught up in it and enjoying it. If I had the time and opportunity, I’d go see it again in traditional 2D this time. I think I’d enjoy the movie a lot more.
Just when I thought the entire modern moviegoing experience couldn’t get more ridiculous!!!
Rick Wolfe, I wish I lived near your theater. I’d be more than happy to respect your wishes of not sneaking food into the theater to preserve your business.
As for the big multiplex chains, I have no problem sticking it to them whenever I can!
I’ve been saying this for years and years now, and the general public is just starting to catch up on it???
I’ve also been sneaking in my own snacks and drinks for at least 20 years now, and if I’m hurting the business of the local amusement park-style, inconsiderate-patroned mulitplex – GOOD!!!
For a minute, I thought this was about the theater in Montauk, Long Island. Thank goodness, because as long as I’ve been going to the Hamptons, I’ve never been to a movie at that theater.
1980 – all those horror movies…
Would you believe I didn’t see THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK until its re-release in the summer of 1981?? Do you know how devestating that can be to a 13 year-old kid??? My father tried to get tickets a couple of times during the summer of 1980, but the shows were always sold out and he wasn’t the most patient of movie enthusiasts, if you know what I mean. He certainly wasn’t a Star Wars fan, like his sons.
Here are the almost-very-appropriate-middle-school-age movies I do remember seeing in a theater in 1980:
I have to say that this is the ONLY blog I participate in. Thanks everybody!
My choice for the single best movie of the past decade is, without question, SIDEWAYS.
…and in case you’re interested…
1990s – PULP FICTION
1980s – DO THE RIGHT THING
1970s – THE GODFATHER
1960s – 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
1950s – BEN-HUR
1940s – CASABLANCA
1930s – GONE WITH THE WIND
1920s – METROPOLIS
1910s – BATTLESHIP POTEMPKIN
I’m having a dilema with whether or not I want to see AVATAR. One the one hand, it looks like the kind of science fiction story that has been recycled over and over again that is relying heavily on CGI effects more than anything else.
On the other hand, I have liked every film that James Cameron has direction so far (thought I did not see PIRANHA II: THE SPAWNING). I may decide to put my faith in the director’s track recond. We’ll see.
I’m rather surprised that STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY would be shown as a double feature considereing they were released by two different studios.
Oh, but man, what a show that must have been!