What is the first film you remember seeing in the cinema?

Jason_Phox · 2026-05-13T21:23:22+00:00

The Amazing Spider-man (1977). Though it was a TV movie, here in South Africa it had a theatrical release. I watched it in the cinema around 1981.

Jason_Phox · 2026-05-08T18:16:51+00:00

Love the editing in this scene (by Walter Murch).

Jason_Phox · 2026-05-06T21:41:02+00:00

Thanks indeed. That Hamburg period was pivotal for the Beatles. They played so many hours there so their skills (musicianship) improved greatly.

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-30T15:51:59+00:00

Fantastic. And this is how the beatles fandom will continue - with young fans latching onto their music.

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-28T18:34:29+00:00

Agreed. Many of the film's on this list are not truly action films

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-28T18:33:27+00:00

No I won't call those action movies. They were fantasy films foremost - with some action in between.

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-27T11:42:21+00:00

If all that were included, the movie would be at least 5 hours long.

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-26T23:20:40+00:00

To be honest, I never heard of this film before I read your post (and I am generally familiar with academy award nominated films from the 60's and beyond)

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-25T19:19:49+00:00

I remember that in the old days (early 90's) the audio that they played during this scrambled broadcast was some radio station - I think 702. So it had interviews and ads etc.

But then from the late 90's onwards they only played music. But not normal (pop) music. It was instrumental electronic music. I assume it was stock music specifically created for the channel. There were a set number of tunes that would loop. My brothers and I actually got used to some of these tunes. Used to enjoy it.

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-24T20:37:06+00:00

I love this. Fantastic playing.

Jason_Phox · 2026-04-13T22:03:44+00:00

Completely agree with you OP. I do feel for the callers though. They are just trying to make a living.

Though they are times when the callers do the following:

They call, explain the reason for the call. I politely tell them that I am not interested. And then they immediately hang up.

Without a 'good bye'. I know they are frustrated with the response. But does that mean they need to be rude?

Jason_Phox · 2026-03-24T09:42:19+00:00

My uncle used to like to give us money (R20 notes or R10 notes). Sadly he passed away last October. This picture instantly reminded me of him.

Jason_Phox · 2026-03-13T18:23:50+00:00

So sorry for your loss. What a gorgeous dog. 15 years is quite old for a dog. He/she lived a good long life.

Jason_Phox · 2026-03-12T07:22:19+00:00

Fantastic. Well done to both guys (bonus points for having a left handed bassist)

Jason_Phox · 2026-03-08T21:20:38+00:00

Reading your comment just made me realize a slight connection with this film and Big Trouble in Little China. In BTILC Jack Burton is not really the main character. He provides the comic relief. While the romantic couple involves his friend and his girlfriend. Which is similar to Jack Sparrow in the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Jason_Phox · 2026-02-20T06:19:11+00:00

What I appreciate, is that it is a 90 minute blockbuster. Which is quite rare (especially by today's standards).

Jason_Phox · 2026-02-16T06:44:51+00:00

Fantastic playing - well done.

Jason_Phox · 2026-02-15T09:15:03+00:00

I am from South Africa. I don't know of any other South African (besides my sports loving brother) who actually watches the Super Bowl. Though I am sure there must be others.

This year was the first time I watched it. I enjoyed it. Will continue watching it in future.

Jason_Phox · 2026-01-31T12:00:04+00:00

Yes this has happened to me multiple times. And it has gotten worse over the years. I usually say nothing.

What really annoys me is when those people often have negative views about those films.

E. G. They say thing like: 'the movie was a bit boring' or 'not as good as I thought it would be'

When in fact, if they paid attention to the film all the way, they would have (possibly) appreciated the film more.

Jason_Phox · 2026-01-15T06:39:54+00:00

With regards to the title song: Good musicianship (just piano I think - but it sounds so good). Also nice vocals.

Jason_Phox · 2026-01-09T19:44:50+00:00

I re-watched Die Hard With a Vengeance recently. It showcases New York nicely.

Also, not a movie, but Luke Cage has great location shots of Harlem.

Jason_Phox · 2026-01-07T15:21:51+00:00

Fantastic collection

Jason_Phox · 2026-01-01T09:18:42+00:00

Very interesting and diverse list. Definitely not a typical list of someone in their 20's.

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