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Poochface

lamb7994 wrote: »

What about Slumdog Millionaire?

Excellent choice :T Funny and thought-provoking and they have a lot to talk about afterwards.

willeynotwiley

Rainey_LB wrote: »

I disagree, attitudes and society has changed considerably since Carry On's were made, there was less political correctness and people were able to speak more freely and the films were tongue & cheek, as I female I would never take offence, I still love them today.

From educational point of view, all the classics film/tv of that time had similar content, Carry On's, On The Buses, Step Toe & Son......... it would demonstrate how attitudes and humour has changed. They are also a great representation of British 1960's film making.

As for the sexist content, its slapstick, not really offensive and I have no problem with my children watching them as did I as a child.

Our view exactly...if we are opening their minds to a whole range of films...why not the history of British comedy?

Poochface wrote: »

Oh I adore Howl's Moving Castle, what a brave move to show that to a group of children. I'll have a little think and dig around because I'm sure language will be a factor in any choices.

I did try an Iranian film called 'Offside' last year however had some kids who struggled with the subtitles

As a matter of interest, how long is it before most films go to rental?

3-4 months

Personally, I wouldn't show any of the Carry On films but have you considered some of the Laurel and Hardy films or The Three Stooges?

Was looking at Laurel and Hardy the other day in the poundshop of all places! Again I wouldn't know which one to pick or all they all equally good?

Rainey_LB

Poochface wrote: »

Excellent choice :T Funny and thought-provoking and they have a lot to talk about afterwards.

Slumdog is a great film, and I get your points, but the chances are the majority of them would have seen it with it being so modern and currently popular.

willeynotwiley

Thought I would share some of last years favourites (in no particular order):

Johnny English...slap stick comedy done as only Rowan Atkinson can
The Illusionist...kept them all guessing till the end...and beyond
Clash of the Titans (original)...they hated and staff laughed saying it must have been the worst punishment at a chosen activity EVER
Karate Kid(original)...all loved it (even managed to take 3 of them to the preview of the new one and they preferred the original!)
Howls Moving Castle...can't beat Ghibli
Edward Scissorhands...need I say more???
Offside...those that could keep up with the subtitles enjoyed
Boy in Striped Pyjamas...shock, silence, awe
Highlights...special screening of StreetDance3D with George Sampson and Flawless..and special Preview of ToyStory3D with Q&A session with marketing director for Disney!

Sometimes I really love my job

Poochface

geordie_ben wrote: »

just as a PM'd them and told them

I don't understand this comment. Are you telling me (yet again) that I should have pm'd the turnip about posting the link?

What was the point of that when it has been on here for several hours? You don't think Sky won't know about it by now? You think I've put an idea in Sky's collective head to close the loophole?

You know very well that Sky will close this loophole down just as they have done in the past when others, including you, have posted it publicly.:mad:

Rainey_LB

willeynotwiley wrote: »

Thought I would share some of last years favourites (in no particular order):

Johnny English...slap stick comedy done as only Rowan Atkinson can
The Illusionist...kept them all guessing till the end...and beyond
Clash of the Titans (original)...they hated and staff laughed saying it must have been the worst punishment at a chosen activity EVER
Karate Kid(original)...all loved it (even managed to take 3 of them to the preview of the new one and they preferred the original!)
Howls Moving Castle...can't beat Ghibli
Edward Scissorhands...need I say more???
Offside...those that could keep up with the subtitles enjoyed
Boy in Striped Pyjamas...shock, silence, awe
Highlights...special screening of StreetDance3D with George Sampson and Flawless..and special Preview of ToyStory3D with Q&A session with marketing director for Disney!

Sometimes I really love my job

What about Beetlejuice? That was very of the moment.

Poochface

Rainey_LB wrote: »

I disagree, attitudes and society has changed considerably since Carry On's were made, there was less political correctness and people were able to speak more freely and the films were tongue & cheek, as I female I would never take offence, I still love them today.

From educational point of view, all the classics film/tv of that time had similar content, Carry On's, On The Buses, Step Toe & Son......... it would demonstrate how attitudes and humour has changed. They are also a great representation of British 1960's film making.

As for the sexist content, its slapstick, not really offensive and I have no problem with my children watching them as did I as a child.

I agree that they are tongue in cheek and are peculiar to their time along with Steptoe and Son but have you seen On The Buses recently? Shocked is too strong a word but I was surprised at some of the terminology used and I'm not part of the pc brigade. I had forgotten how people spoke in that show and some others. Attitudes have changed immensely, thankfully, but the way in which the brother-in-law Jack treated his wife Olive isn't something I would want children to be exposed to. But that's just my opinion. I still have fond memories of all those shows and others.:)

I don't think the people in charge would agree to the Carry On films but that's only a guess on my part.

Poochface

turniplord wrote: »

only the code before the .php will be disabled - but as long as you have clicked the link once it adds a cookie to your browser - the cookie lasts for 6 months and the 'came from sky' flag lasts until jan 1st 2020 - meaning if this link is closed but you have clicked the link already then you wil have access to the sky booking page until 2020

Look love, you aren't the first (or maybe you are) and you won't be the last who posts a Sky link, Sky will close the loophole down as they have in the past.

There are ways of helping people without letting Sky read about it on a public forum but maybe you were only after the hits on the thank you button.

willeynotwiley

Rainey_LB wrote: »

What about Beetlejuice? That was very of the moment.

Good call! It is a 15 though so would have to rewatch it fisrt...My 12 year old LOVES Drop Dead Fred and that's her top suggestion whenever I ask her...again it's a 15 and only takes one parent to complain and I'm in bad books with the head

May offer guidance as to which over rating films we'll watch..eg Fred, Beetlejuice, Slumdog???

Any parents of Y7 who would object to their kids seeing these films at school? (I have been told by many I am not a 'normal' parent so ask for others for their veiws!!!)

Poochface

There you go, Pooch has her paw on the pulse NOT!!:rotfl:

willeynotwiley wrote: »

Our view exactly...if we are opening their minds to a whole range of films...why not the history of British comedy?




Was looking at Laurel and Hardy the other day in the poundshop of all places! Again I wouldn't know which one to pick or all they all equally good?

I don't know but I'm sure that a rootle round on imdb will give you an idea.

I searched on imdb for Laurel and Hardy but strangely nothing came up,
so here is the link for Stan Laurel http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491048/

and the on for Oliver Hardy

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001316/

Have you thought of showing a silent film? Maybe Chaplin

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000122/

Then you could tie that in with Robert Downey Jnr as Chaplin?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103939/