Free Cinema Tickets - Discussion thread

Dotty13

We watched Chariots of Fire at school. Oh, and we also saw Footloose, but had to do a sponsored dance beforehand (even then, there was no such thing as a free lunch!).

There are so many good films to choose from, it's going to be a hard choice for you.....What about Titanic? Do you have to tie it in with a subject the kids are studying?

The_Old_Bag

thefrenzexperiment wrote: »

Good God...have you actually WATCHED it?!!

One of my favourite films of all time (and I showed it to my son when he was about 7), but it's packed with swearing and general filth, full frontal nudity, and in particular has those pretty explicit oral sex scenes....

It's a Certificate 15 - I've just checked the box !!
Interestingly, the bits I remember are Pontius Pilate with the speech impediment, the pseudo union meeting - where they are arguing over the wording of their groups title !!, and the prisoner who calls everyone else lucky 84&$t@rd$

When we go to the pet shop to buy supplies we try to work out which one of the fluffy creatures could be a "Wild" rabbit like the one from the Holy Grail who ripped out throats and tore off limbs...... :rotfl:

Re the swearing and general filth, I think on current form, a film with the same type of swearing and general filth probably wouldn't even warrant a 12 certificate these days.:cool:

quoia

The_Old_Bag wrote: »

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Maybe you could pick them appropriate to the time of year
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Which was my point exactly with my suggestion for the first one (presuming it's imminent) given what's just happened this week ... 70th anniversary

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - 1969 >> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064072/
A cracking film and the soundtrack's not bad

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HALOWEEN - 1978 >>> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/
Ratings around the world vary significantly from 12 (France) 13 (Argentina, Canada) 14 (Italy, Chile) 15 (Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden)

BUT as was pointed out only a few days ago in some film discussion I was listening to, 99% of what you think happens is all implied and is in the mind of the viewer NOT actually on screen - eg you see a girl, you see a knife in a hand, back to the girl now with a bloodstain and then the knife also with blood

If you think this is TOO EXTREME ...

Check out the PARENTS GUIDE for it >>> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/parentalguide

Quote at the bottom ...

Many frightening/intense scenes - Nothing a 13 year old couldnt handle

willeynotwiley

Dotty13 wrote: »

We watched Chariots of Fire at school. Oh, and we also saw Footloose, but had to do a sponsored dance beforehand (even then, there was no such thing as a free lunch!).

There are so many good films to choose from, it's going to be a hard choice for you.....What about Titanic? Do you have to tie it in with a subject the kids are studying?

No, the only link to education is to offer a club that's open toa ll regardless of ability (academic or otherwise) and to discuss the themes within the film...be it a deep and meaningful discussion or light hearted about how long it took to film Wallace and Grommit (1 minute = 3 seconds for anyone who's interested!)

willeynotwiley

The_Old_Bag wrote: »

Re the swearing and general filth, I think on current form, a film with the same type of swearing and general filth probably wouldn't even warrant a 12 certificate these days.:cool:

Trust me...we are trying to get some films recertified given the ridiculousness of some older certificates - Gremlins for instance still carries a 15 certificate...my fifteen year old found it amusing rather than scary or 'rude' My problem is it only takes ONE complaint from a parent and no more filmclub

Dotty13

willeynotwiley wrote: »

No, the only link to education is to offer a club that's open toa ll regardless of ability (academic or otherwise) and to discuss the themes within the film...be it a deep and meaningful discussion or light hearted about how long it took to film Wallace and Grommit (1 minute = 3 seconds for anyone who's interested!)

How about something lighthearted then - maybe Grease.? Or anything with Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey in - kids love 'em (can't stand them personally!)

The hard thing will be choosing a film that appeals to both boys and girls. I was thinking maybe Star Wars, but remember going to the cinema with my grandad as a kid to watch this, and spending most of the time in the toilet! I used to love musicals as child - everything was so magical then, and the colours were really bright in those films, dont you think?

MisterLondoner

Anyone going to the LOST marathon at Prince Charles cinema next week? just got the email confirming the details.

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Due to the capacity of the cinema we can only accept the first 280 people to arrive on the day so make sure you get there early otherwise you may be disappointed (doors open at 9am).

You will need to sign the attached document confirming you are over the age of 18 and that you accept the terms & conditions stated. This document will need to be brought with you on the day and you will not be admitted unless you have a signed copy with you.

·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Please find below important information regarding the marathon:

·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Location: Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London, WC2

·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Date: Monday 13th - Thursday 16th September 2010

·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Arrivals: please arrive at 9am for registration

·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Time: the marathon will begin on at 10am on Monday 13th and finish in the evening of Thursday 16th

·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]All 121 episodes of Lost will be played back to back with 15 minute breaks every four hours

You will need to bring your own food and drink although hot food and alcohol are prohibited. We recommend fruit, sandwiches and snack bars. We also recommend that you bring a bottle of water with you. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase throughout the marathon.

willeynotwiley

Just got back from Avatar...wow...amazing graphics - gives a whole new meaning to CGI. Was a little let down with the Pocahontas storyline but the effects were amazing!

I'm thinking Inception this weekend!;)

Poochface

willeynotwiley wrote: »

Just got back from Avatar...wow...amazing graphics - gives a whole new meaning to CGI. Was a little let down with the Pocahontas storyline but the effects were amazing!

I'm thinking Inception this weekend!;)

I knew you'd love the effects:T
Make sure you have your thinking head on for Inception

MeowMeow_2

can anyone tell me how I subscribe to emails that let me know when new codes are posted up in the code thread? Thankyou :-)