TCM Presents: Big Screen Classic Events - Blu-ray Forum

The Mad Kiwi · 06-10-2015, 03:04 AM

As a big fan of TCM, I try to go to as many of their special screenings as I can. Having them roll out a different film every month is exciting, and if you throw in the ones they've presented already this year (The Wizard of Oz, Rear Window, and The Sound of Music), they'll have gone only two months without any screenings for 2015.

That's a heck of a lineup they've got going on. I'm most excited for Grease (I know it's been re-released dozens of times, but I've never been able to go until now), Roman Holiday (the perfect film for my first theatrical Audrey Hepburn experience), and Miracle on 34th Street (tied with the remake as my all-time favorite Christmas film). I hope this series is successful enough for them to continue through 2016. I keep hoping TCM's partnership with Disney will result in Disney film screenings, and Disney's not necessarily averse to Fathom Events. They did a Beauty and the Beast sing-along in 2010, and this month they're doing the Insider's Look at Inside Out.

Yojimbo68 · 06-10-2015, 04:00 AM

They really need quality control on these Fathom events. Tickets are not cheap and many times they have issues with over all quality and proper aspect ratios. I get that these movies can't be shown on film with such a wide market of theatres but at least try to give a decent digital presentation.

Duke_45 · 06-11-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Yojimbo68

They really need quality control on these Fathom events. Tickets are not cheap and many times they have issues with over all quality and proper aspect ratios. I get that these movies can't be shown on film with such a wide market of theatres but at least try to give a decent digital presentation.

Yup, completely agree. The few times I've made the long trip into the city and shelled out the bucks, to see an old classic up on the big screen, I've usually left disappointed with the quality of the presentation. These digital showings are nothing like 35mm film.

snobird · 06-24-2015, 06:55 PM

Thanks Astro Zombie, going to see Jaws tonight. Got some cupcakes made up for the event:

DanTheMan · 06-24-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by snobird

Thanks Astro Zombie, going to see Jaws tonight. Got some cupcakes made up for the event:

[Show spoiler]

Damn you. Now I'm craving cupcakes.

Love the fins!

Have fun seeing Jaws on the big screen!

Astro Zombie · 06-24-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by snobird

Thanks Astro Zombie, going to see Jaws tonight. Got some cupcakes made up for the event:

[Show spoiler]

Those look great!

BluPat · 06-24-2015, 09:12 PM

So terrific that these classics are making a comeback to the big screen! Would love go see Psycho (1960) in September.

snobird · 06-24-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dantheman89

Damn you. Now I'm craving cupcakes.

Love the fins!

Have fun seeing Jaws on the big screen!

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Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Those look great!

Thanks guys, the letters stuck to the Fondant cutter a little bit but I'm happy with the way they came out but they were baked by a friend mine.

Vlad Draculi · 06-25-2015, 04:08 AM

Definitely seeing Double Indemnity next month and hopefully Psycho in Sept.

Why is Dracula listed as a double feature?

I might go see that too depending on what my Drafthouse does.

Astro Zombie · 06-10-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

As a big fan of TCM, I try to go to as many of their special screenings as I can. Having them roll out a different film every month is exciting, and if you throw in the ones they've presented already this year (The Wizard of Oz, Rear Window, and The Sound of Music), they'll have gone only two months without any screenings for 2015.

That's a heck of a lineup they've got going on. I'm most excited for Grease (I know it's been re-released dozens of times, but I've never been able to go until now), Roman Holiday (the perfect film for my first theatrical Audrey Hepburn experience), and Miracle on 34th Street (tied with the remake as my all-time favorite Christmas film). I hope this series is successful enough for them to continue through 2016. I keep hoping TCM's partnership with Disney will result in Disney film screenings, and Disney's not necessarily averse to Fathom Events. They did a Beauty and the Beast sing-along in 2010, and this month they're doing the Insider's Look at Inside Out.

Definitely go see Grease, I went to the sing-a-long a few years ago and it was an amazing experience

I'm watching Roman Holiday for sure, already saw Breakfast at Tiffany's and Charade in theaters earlier this year so this is perfect.

BoSoxFan · 06-11-2015, 07:58 AM

Dracula double feature! Thats awesome, i'll be there!

cinemaphile · 06-11-2015, 08:01 AM

I love the idea of seeing older films back on the big screen, but I am not interested in any of these selections.

Hopefully they do more in the future.

AaronJ · 06-24-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Definitely go see Grease, I went to the sing-a-long a few years ago and it was an amazing experience

I'm watching Roman Holiday for sure, already saw Breakfast at Tiffany's and Charade in theaters earlier this year so this is perfect.

I saw Grease when it was first in theaters with my mom. I was in love with Olivia Newton John for decades afterwards. Great, fun movie!.

06-24-2015, 06:55 PM	#4
snobird Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:TN 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:488 Trading Score:42	Thanks Astro Zombie, going to see Jaws tonight. Got some cupcakes made up for the event: Last edited by snobird; 06-25-2015 at 04:50 AM.

06-10-2015, 03:04 AM	#1
The Mad Kiwi Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:902 DVD collection:128 Digital collection:16	As a big fan of TCM, I try to go to as many of their special screenings as I can. Having them roll out a different film every month is exciting, and if you throw in the ones they've presented already this year (The Wizard of Oz, Rear Window, and The Sound of Music), they'll have gone only two months without any screenings for 2015. That's a heck of a lineup they've got going on. I'm most excited for Grease (I know it's been re-released dozens of times, but I've never been able to go until now), Roman Holiday (the perfect film for my first theatrical Audrey Hepburn experience), and Miracle on 34th Street (tied with the remake as my all-time favorite Christmas film). I hope this series is successful enough for them to continue through 2016. I keep hoping TCM's partnership with Disney will result in Disney film screenings, and Disney's not necessarily averse to Fathom Events. They did a Beauty and the Beast sing-along in 2010, and this month they're doing the Insider's Look at Inside Out.

06-10-2015, 04:00 AM	#2
Yojimbo68 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1563 DVD collection:683 Digital collection:1328 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 8	They really need quality control on these Fathom events. Tickets are not cheap and many times they have issues with over all quality and proper aspect ratios. I get that these movies can't be shown on film with such a wide market of theatres but at least try to give a decent digital presentation.

06-24-2015, 09:12 PM	#7
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	So terrific that these classics are making a comeback to the big screen! Would love go see *Psycho* (1960) in September.

06-25-2015, 04:08 AM	#9
Vlad Draculi Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:567 Trading Score:2	Definitely seeing Double Indemnity next month and hopefully Psycho in Sept. Why is Dracula listed as a double feature? I might go see that too depending on what my Drafthouse does.

06-11-2015, 07:58 AM	#11
BoSoxFan Active Member Member since:May 2014 Location:Columbia, SC 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:357 Digital collection:503	Dracula double feature! Thats awesome, i'll be there!

06-11-2015, 08:01 AM	#12
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	I love the idea of seeing older films back on the big screen, but I am not interested in any of these selections. Hopefully they do more in the future.

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