Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater

Dr. DVD · 06-07-12, 05:59 PM

I'm not talking about current releases, but movies that were released when you were either too young to attend , or before you even lived. Movies you love but haven't seen theatrically and really want to see on the big screen.

My list:

2001
Blade Runner
Alien and Aliens
Any of David Lean's movies from the 50s or 60s
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom-the only one I have not seen in theaters, caught Raiders at a restoration screening.
Clockwork Orange

Giles · 06-07-12, 06:18 PM

speaking of David Lean, I'm hoping 'Ryans Daughter' is shown at the rumoured AFI Silver 70mm Film Festival

I've never seen 'Jaws' on the big screen

the first time I saw 'Alien' was on VHS and a little 13 inch TV - it was not ideal way to see/experience it. The second time, 70mm on the Uptown screen - was unreal, scary, intense.

the thing I remember about the theatrical screening of 'Aliens' was the when the facehugger scampers towards Ripley and leaps onto her face - the entire audience was wincing... pause... scream!

I really like 'Speed Racer' - I resent not seeing this in IMAX

now if I could time travel - I'd love to experience the hype and see 'The Exorcist' with a sold out audience in 1973 (for the record I was four in '73)

riotinmyskull · 06-07-12, 06:35 PM

BLUE VELVET and DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

davidh777 · 06-07-12, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull

BLUE VELVET and DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

I saw Blue Velvet at a midnight showing in London!

The bus ride home was a little freaky, though.

Ky-Fi · 06-07-12, 06:59 PM

I've seen a fair number of older favorites on the big screen during my college years, and at various showings over the years around the Boston area. One biggie for me that I haven't seen in a theater, though, would be the original King Kong. Maybe The Searchers, Forbidden Planet and some Hammer films, as well.

Dr. DVD · 06-07-12, 07:13 PM

Others:

The Searchers
Superman -1978, and part II if I could find the Donner Cut
War of the Worlds-George Pal
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Ky-Fi · 06-07-12, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. DVD

Others:

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

That one would be on my list as well. For kids that grew up in the 50s, I bet that one was almost the equivalent experience as seeing Star Wars was for those of us who were kids in the 70s.

Crocker Jarmen · 06-07-12, 07:41 PM

King Kong
Frankenstein
Psycho
Night of the Living Dead

gp1086 · 06-07-12, 07:42 PM

All in 2D:

Terminator
Terminator 2
The Shining
Jaws
E.T.
Star Wars original trilogy (theatrical)
Back to the Future - Part 1
Jurassic Park
Psycho
The Dark Knight (IMAX scenes shown)

Would also love for seasonal movies to be shown (i.e. Halloween (1978) in October, Home Alone (1990) in December)

KillerCannibal · 06-07-12, 07:48 PM

I'd love to catch 35mm showings of:

Street Trash
any Godzilla film made up to 1994
Hardcore
Death Wish
Altered States
Day of the Dead (1985)
Brain Damage
Electra Glide in Blue
Vanishing Point

Sonic · 06-07-12, 07:50 PM

Terminator 2

Back when it was released all my neighborhood buddies grouped up to see it, I declined the invitation. I regret not going.

bdshort · 06-07-12, 08:00 PM

2001
Lawrence of Arabia
Bridge on the River Kwai
Braveheart (Yes, I unfortunately missed this one during its theatrical run)

Blade Runner

Mondo Kane · 06-07-12, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerCannibal

Electra Glide in Blue

mike45 · 06-07-12, 08:20 PM

My one and only film I want to see on the big screen is Lawrence of Arabia

Dr. DVD · 06-07-12, 08:29 PM

If I got a theater with really good sound, 1980s Flash Gordon.

JANK · 06-07-12, 08:30 PM

Yes, Alien & Aliens on big screen was awesome. Walking home through the West Covina suburbs was rather unnerving!

Chadm · 06-07-12, 09:05 PM

troystiffler · 06-07-12, 09:32 PM

Saw 2001 and Citizen Kane. Saw Wild at Heart and Lost Highway. Saw Evil Dead II. And a handful of others. Madstone Theaters used to show old movies before they closed (after only being open for a couple years). A place opened in Mesa AZ last year and closed already.

With all the distractions in my day to day, I tend to stay more focused when I'm watching a movie in the theater. Because of this, home theater will never wn.

I'd want to see the big movies. Die Hards, Terminators, Superman, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future. Maybe Dune.

asianxcore · 06-07-12, 09:34 PM

Chasing Amy
Alien
Aliens
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Infernal Affairs
Jackie Brown
A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

sauce07 · 06-07-12, 09:39 PM

I'm so glad that I got to see Lawrence of Arabia and 2001 at the Uptown in DC, both were experiences I will never forget.

I would have to say This is Spinal Tap is my number 1, it's my favorite movie and I would love to see it on the big screen with the sound turned to 11. I'd also love to see the Steve McQueen classic Le Mans, the racing footage is mesmerizing.

BigDaddy · 06-07-12, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. DVD

I'm not talking about current releases, but movies that were released when you were either too young to attend , or before you even lived. Movies you love but haven't seen theatrically and really want to see on the big screen.

My list:

2001
Blade Runner
Alien and Aliens
Any of David Lean's movies from the 50s or 60s
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom-the only one I have not seen in theaters, caught Raiders at a restoration screening.
Clockwork Orange

I saw a double feature of The Shining and Clockwork Orange a few years ago during the summer movie series at The Paramount.

davidh777 · 06-07-12, 09:48 PM

I saw Lawrence of Arabia years ago when it was restored, and my parents took us to special showings like Seven Samurai and Singin' in the Rain. I'd love to see some other big musicals, though, like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Dubya · 06-07-12, 09:51 PM

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Boogie Nights
The Road Warrior

Chadm · 06-07-12, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubya

Boogie Nights

Imagine seeing a John Holmes flick on the big screen. I'd get nightmares.

Charlie Goose · 06-07-12, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull

BLUE VELVET and DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

Saw DotD theatrically around 1982, double-featured with the original Mother's Day. Freaked me OUT!

Anyway, I'd like to see a big epic in a theater, like Ben Hur or Gone With the Wind, neither of which I've yet seen at all.

Or my favorite all time movie, West Side Story.

06-07-12, 05:59 PM	#1
Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 18,491	Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater I'm not talking about current releases, but movies that were released when you were either too young to attend , or before you even lived. Movies you love but haven't seen theatrically and really want to see on the big screen. My list: 2001 Blade Runner Alien and Aliens Any of David Lean's movies from the 50s or 60s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom-the only one I have not seen in theaters, caught Raiders at a restoration screening. Clockwork Orange __________________ "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." -Verbal Kint in The Usual Suspects

06-07-12, 06:18 PM	#2
Giles DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 29,867	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater speaking of David Lean, I'm hoping 'Ryans Daughter' is shown at the rumoured AFI Silver 70mm Film Festival I've never seen 'Jaws' on the big screen the first time I saw 'Alien' was on VHS and a little 13 inch TV - it was not ideal way to see/experience it. The second time, 70mm on the Uptown screen - was unreal, scary, intense. the thing I remember about the theatrical screening of 'Aliens' was the when the facehugger scampers towards Ripley and leaps onto her face - the entire audience was wincing... pause... scream! I really like 'Speed Racer' - I resent not seeing this in IMAX now if I could time travel - I'd love to experience the hype and see 'The Exorcist' with a sold out audience in 1973 (for the record I was four in '73) __________________ [2ndDVDTalk Action/Adventure/Crime Challenge 2013 Film List / Unrated-Alternate-Director's Cuts: DVD (updates) / My DVD collection Entertainment or Die soundillustrated - Weekly Music Food Last edited by Giles; 06-07-12 at 06:49 PM.

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riotinmyskull DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: portsmouth, va Posts: 8,676	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater BLUE VELVET and DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) __________________ my collection rank 'em as you see 'em: 13 \| 12 \| 11 \| 10 \| 09 october horror movie challenge: 12 \| 11 \| 10 \| 09 \| 08 \| 07 holiday movie challenge: 12 \| 11 \| 10 \| 09 \| 08

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Ky-Fi DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cape Ann, Massachusetts Posts: 6,728	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater I've seen a fair number of older favorites on the big screen during my college years, and at various showings over the years around the Boston area. One biggie for me that I haven't seen in a theater, though, would be the original King Kong. Maybe The Searchers, Forbidden Planet and some Hammer films, as well. __________________ "You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war." Winston Churchill, commenting on Chamberlain's signing of the Munich Agreement with Hitler."When all that says 'it is good' has been debunked, what says 'I want' remains."--CS Lewis. Atlantica Vox

06-07-12, 07:13 PM	#6
Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 18,491	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater Others: The Searchers Superman -1978, and part II if I could find the Donner Cut War of the Worlds-George Pal 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea __________________ "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." -Verbal Kint in The Usual Suspects

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Crocker Jarmen DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,152	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater King Kong Frankenstein Psycho Night of the Living Dead __________________ www.redcoatblackcoat.blogspot.com

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gp1086 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 973	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater All in 2D: Terminator Terminator 2 The Shining Jaws E.T. Star Wars original trilogy (theatrical) Back to the Future - Part 1 Jurassic Park Psycho The Dark Knight (IMAX scenes shown) Would also love for seasonal movies to be shown (i.e. Halloween (1978) in October, Home Alone (1990) in December) __________________ 2013 Oscar Challenge Letterboxd

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KillerCannibal DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind the Orange Curtain Posts: 17,062	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater I'd love to catch 35mm showings of: Street Trash any Godzilla film made up to 1994 Hardcore Death Wish Altered States Day of the Dead (1985) Brain Damage Electra Glide in Blue Vanishing Point __________________ DVDAf Horror Movie Challenges: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Sonic DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 12,298	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater Terminator 2 Back when it was released all my neighborhood buddies grouped up to see it, I declined the invitation. I regret not going.

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bdshort DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: The Last Frontier Posts: 4,582	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater 2001 Lawrence of Arabia Bridge on the River Kwai Braveheart (Yes, I unfortunately missed this one during its theatrical run) Blade Runner __________________ PSN: bdshort

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mike45 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 1,514	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater My one and only film I want to see on the big screen is Lawrence of Arabia

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Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 18,491	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater If I got a theater with really good sound, 1980s Flash Gordon. __________________ "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." -Verbal Kint in The Usual Suspects

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JANK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: on some faraway beach Posts: 977	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater Yes, Alien & Aliens on big screen was awesome. Walking home through the West Covina suburbs was rather unnerving!

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troystiffler DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Phoenix, AZ, Passively angry as heck but gosh darn I'll sit back and take it you know, whatever Posts: 10,277	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater Saw 2001 and Citizen Kane. Saw Wild at Heart and Lost Highway. Saw Evil Dead II. And a handful of others. Madstone Theaters used to show old movies before they closed (after only being open for a couple years). A place opened in Mesa AZ last year and closed already. With all the distractions in my day to day, I tend to stay more focused when I'm watching a movie in the theater. Because of this, home theater will never wn. I'd want to see the big movies. Die Hards, Terminators, Superman, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future. Maybe Dune. __________________ Hrmph.

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asianxcore DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 10,894	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater Chasing Amy Alien Aliens The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Infernal Affairs Jackie Brown A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) __________________ R.I.P DVDSpot DVDTalk "October Horror Movie Challenge" 2012 2011 2010 2009 DVDTalk "B-Movie/Exploitation/Drive-In Challenge" 2011 2010

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sauce07 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 5,523	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater I'm so glad that I got to see Lawrence of Arabia and 2001 at the Uptown in DC, both were experiences I will never forget. I would have to say This is Spinal Tap is my number 1, it's my favorite movie and I would love to see it on the big screen with the sound turned to 11. I'd also love to see the Steve McQueen classic Le Mans, the racing footage is mesmerizing. __________________ "It's hard to explain why you end up in ERAGON and not GOODFELLAS." - John Malkovich on turning down the role of Jimmy Conway. PSN - sauce07 DVD Aficionado My Countdown Counting down to: April 20th Bubble Bubble Bubble

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davidh777 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 16,028	Re: Movies you REALLY want to see in the theater I saw Lawrence of Arabia years ago when it was restored, and my parents took us to special showings like Seven Samurai and Singin' in the Rain. I'd love to see some other big musicals, though, like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. __________________ Challenges: Drive-In 2013 \| Action 2013 \| Academy Award 2013 \| TV on DVD* 2013 \| Holiday 2012 \| Comedy 2012 \| Horror 2012 \| Criterion 2012 / 2011 \| Animation 2012 / 2011 / 2010 \| Sci-Fi 2012 / 2011 / 2010 \| Historical 2012 / 2011 / 2010 \| Make-Your-Own 2012 (Buffy/Avengers) / 2011 (Chuck) \| Leap Day 2012

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