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Old 05-10-13, 08:36 AM
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If you could show one film to a 1930's audience, what would it be?

If you could go back in time and show one film to a 1930's audience, what would it be? Obviously your choice of film will depend on what type of emotion you want them to exhibit...shock, wonderment, horror, awe, disgust, etc.
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Wizard of Oz. Definitely. Freaky shit there.
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I'd show them a documentary about the rise of Germany and WW2.
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Re: If you could show one film to a 1930's audience, what would it be?

Wrong forum but good question.

I'd imagine something with a strong f/x would have the most impact, so in light of the recent rerelease, I'll go with Jurassic Park (it was mind blowing seeing dinos come to life in 94, imagine seeing that 60 years sooner) although Avatar would be a good one though. Amazing f/x + 3D and the plot would feel completely fresh to a 1930's audience.
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Terminator 2. I think everyone would of shit their pants if they had seen this one back then.
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Re: If you could show one film to a 1930's audience, what would it be?

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Wrong forum but good question.

I'd imagine something with a strong f/x would have the most impact, so in light of the recent rerelease, I'll go with Jurassic Park (it was mind blowing seeing dinos come to life in 94, imagine seeing that 60 years sooner) although Avatar would be a good one though. Amazing f/x + 3D and the plot would feel completely fresh to a 1930's audience.
Whoops...I meant to post this in the Movie forum. Hopefully a mod can move it there.

Avatar is a good choice as the 3D is the best I've seen.
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2001: A Space Odyssey
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Pretty much any Adam Sandler movie, just to demonstrate that society has crumbled.
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I would show them Star Wars. They would trip out because it would start off as like a typical Buck Rogers serial.

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Originally Posted by Groucho
I'd show them a documentary about the rise of Germany and WW2.
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
2001: A Space Odyssey
First one that came to mind.
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United 93 or World Trade Center. Take your pick.
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The Zapruder film.
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The Artist: Black and white AND silent would blow their minds.
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The Green Berets so they know that Vietnam was the right move!
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Re: If you could show one film to a 1930's audience, what would it be?

I'd say 2001 as a serious answer.

Although it would be fun to show them Django Unchained.
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Primer, and I'd bring Shane Carruth along to introduce it. Blow their goddamn minds.
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Primer, and I'd bring Shane Carruth along to introduce it. Blow their goddamn minds.
Primer blew my GD mind!
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My Dinner with Andre so that they will get the Community reference.
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Inglorious Basterds.
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To steal Groucho's idea:

Schindler's List.


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