Man, do I feel old - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Jack Torrance · 10-25-2008, 08:23 PM

I saw "Halloween" on British broadcast TV when I was 10 years old (it was "uncut" I believe). My parents were incredibly lax when it came to my viewing habits at home I guess.

Not to put a date on myself, as my birthday is coming up soon and I feel ancient, but I saw "Star Wars" in 1978, the earliest I could see it as we had to wait for it to come to our local cinema in Canterbury (England) - the cinema is site of the "new" Marlowe Theatre now... and I also saw "The Smurfs and the Magic Flute" and that cheap American Spider-man TV movies they released theatrically in Europe on their first (and only?) release there.

Can we change the title of this thread to "The Geezer Thread"?

MATTYBLU2 · 10-25-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

I was in a alcohol blackout most of the 80s and 90s! On the up side I havent touched it in almost 5 years!

so your an addict

hence your screen name

A HOME THEATER ADDICT that is...

MATTYBLU2 · 10-25-2008, 08:30 PM

[QUOTE=Jack Torrance;1254942]I saw "Halloween" on British broadcast TV when I was 10 years old (it was "uncut" I believe). My parents were incredibly lax when it came to my viewing habits at home I guess.

Not to put a date on myself, as my birthday is coming up soon and I feel ancient, but I saw "Star Wars" in 1978, the earliest I could see it as we had to wait for it to come to our local cinema in Canterbury (England) - the cinema is site of the "new" Marlowe Theatre now... and I also saw "The Smurfs and the Magic Flute" and that cheap American Spider-man TV movies they released theatrically in Europe on their first (and only?) release there.

Can we change the title of this thread to "The Geezer Thread"?[/QUOTE]

ah, sorry but i am not a geezer yet

Jack Torrance · 10-25-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

ah, sorry but i am not a geezer yet

Cheeky whippersnapper - you mind your elders! [shakes walking frame in anger]

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-25-2008, 08:38 PM

Wow! What a bunch of old farts! I wasn't even born when Halloween and Star Wars first came out. I'm 28 by the way and going on 30 but I feel like 50.

According to my family tree, I won't make it past age 70

Rob71 · 10-25-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

ah, sorry but i am not a geezer yet

My secret to staying young? Old whiskey and young women.

Actually I think that's a song, but good advice nonetheless.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-25-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

so your an addict

hence your screen name

A HOME THEATER ADDICT that is...

Im just substituting one for the other!

MATTYBLU2 · 10-25-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

My secret to staying young? Old whiskey and young women.

Actually I think that's a song, but good advice nonetheless.

i hear ya man

MATTYBLU2 · 10-25-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

Im just substituting one for the other!

there ya go, iam glad for ya

quexos · 10-26-2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

I saw Halloween in 1978 at the theatres.

*falls asleep in his chair*

I was 6 years old that year and I feel old nonetheless

crazyBLUE · 10-26-2008, 03:06 AM

THIS THREAD HAS LASTED LONGER THAN I THOUGHT ! I LOVE IT !!!

cravnsn · 10-26-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

THIS THREAD HAS LASTED LONGER THAN I THOUGHT ! I LOVE IT !!!

With any luck, it will outlast all of us

Lucy Diamond · 10-26-2008, 08:23 PM

Definitely saw StarWars in the theaters.

Remeber when Empire came out and they released yoda and Boba fett, before we even knew who they were??

Remember the whole sticker thing with Boba fett and how he was supposed to have a firing missle on his back.

Damn...good times.

METAL LUNCHBOXES!!!!

Samsang · 10-26-2008, 09:51 PM

I was twenty-three when Star Wars hit the theaters. So yeah, I'm an old phart.

My wife and I avoided seeing it at first because of the long lines at the box offices. After about four months it was still showing but the lnes had diminished. We decided to go and see what all the fuss was about.

WOW! I can't wait to see it on my 56" screen.

I wonder -- who amongst you young whippersnappers can identify my avatar? No, it is NOT a Klingon bus token.

Blu-Ron · 10-26-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Definitely saw StarWars in the theaters.

Remeber when Empire came out and they released yoda and Boba fett, before we even knew who they were??

Remember the whole sticker thing with Boba fett and how he was supposed to have a firing missle on his back.

Damn...good times.

METAL LUNCHBOXES!!!!

Fett appeared in the Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) way before Empire.

naturephoto1 · 10-26-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

Im just substituting one for the other!

Changed your avatar?

Rich

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Changed your avatar?

Rich

Yea, they asked me to change Jessica Biel because she was to revealing(not to me) so used Onkyo receiver for a few weeks, then thought Id try Jessica Alba!!!

Ive seen a few avitars that are more revealing than my older one. Something about Jessicas, next it will be Simpson!

cravnsn · 10-26-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samsang

I was twenty-three when Star Wars hit the theaters. So yeah, I'm an old phart.

My wife and I avoided seeing it at first because of the long lines at the box offices. After about four months it was still showing but the lnes had diminished. We decided to go and see what all the fuss was about.

WOW! I can't wait to see it on my 56" screen.

I wonder -- who amongst you young whippersnappers can identify my avatar? No, it is NOT a Klingon bus token.

A 45RPM record adapter (I'm younger than you

)

crazyBLUE · 10-26-2008, 10:34 PM

Man you beet me to it !

Old_Guy · 10-26-2008, 10:55 PM

OK-I saw 3D movies in the '50s. I saw Old Yeller, The War of the Worlds and The Blob with some new guy named Steve McQueen when they first came out. My mom took me to see Dial M For Murder and From Here to Eternity.
The movie theater I used to go had a "kiddie" matinee on Saturday afternoon.
For a dime, you got to see 2 movies, 3 cartoons and a news reel
When I was born, a new car cost $1,220, gas was 21 cents/gal, a new house cost $8,600. Bread was 9 cents/loaf and milk was 62 cents/gal-not a quart. A stamp was 3 cents.
Of course, the average annual salary was $2,600
So, I'm probably the oldest guy here in age, and I'm here to tell you that Blu-ray ROCKS.

Stay young at heart, your kids will appreciate it

10-26-2008, 09:51 PM	#74
Samsang Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Mt. Pleasant, NC	I was twenty-three when Star Wars hit the theaters. So yeah, I'm an old phart. My wife and I avoided seeing it at first because of the long lines at the box offices. After about four months it was still showing but the lnes had diminished. We decided to go and see what all the fuss was about. WOW! I can't wait to see it on my 56" screen. I wonder -- who amongst you young whippersnappers can identify my avatar? No, it is NOT a Klingon bus token. Last edited by Samsang; 10-26-2008 at 10:03 PM.

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10-25-2008, 08:23 PM	#61
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	I saw "Halloween" on British broadcast TV when I was 10 years old (it was "uncut" I believe). My parents were incredibly lax when it came to my viewing habits at home I guess. Not to put a date on myself, as my birthday is coming up soon and I feel ancient, but I saw "Star Wars" in 1978, the earliest I could see it as we had to wait for it to come to our local cinema in Canterbury (England) - the cinema is site of the "new" Marlowe Theatre now... and I also saw "The Smurfs and the Magic Flute" and that cheap American Spider-man TV movies they released theatrically in Europe on their first (and only?) release there. Can we change the title of this thread to "The Geezer Thread"?

10-25-2008, 08:30 PM	#63
MATTYBLU2 Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:21	[QUOTE=Jack Torrance;1254942]I saw "Halloween" on British broadcast TV when I was 10 years old (it was "uncut" I believe). My parents were incredibly lax when it came to my viewing habits at home I guess. Not to put a date on myself, as my birthday is coming up soon and I feel ancient, but I saw "Star Wars" in 1978, the earliest I could see it as we had to wait for it to come to our local cinema in Canterbury (England) - the cinema is site of the "new" Marlowe Theatre now... and I also saw "The Smurfs and the Magic Flute" and that cheap American Spider-man TV movies they released theatrically in Europe on their first (and only?) release there. Can we change the title of this thread to "The Geezer Thread"?[/QUOTE] ah, sorry but i am not a geezer yet

10-25-2008, 08:38 PM	#65
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Wow! What a bunch of old farts! I wasn't even born when Halloween and Star Wars first came out. I'm 28 by the way and going on 30 but I feel like 50. According to my family tree, I won't make it past age 70

10-26-2008, 03:06 AM	#71
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	THIS THREAD HAS LASTED LONGER THAN I THOUGHT ! I LOVE IT !!!

10-26-2008, 08:23 PM	#73
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Definitely saw StarWars in the theaters. Remeber when Empire came out and they released yoda and Boba fett, before we even knew who they were?? Remember the whole sticker thing with Boba fett and how he was supposed to have a firing missle on his back. Damn...good times. METAL LUNCHBOXES!!!!

10-26-2008, 10:34 PM	#79
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Man you beet me to it !

10-26-2008, 10:55 PM	#80
Old_Guy Member Member since:Jul 2008	OK-I saw 3D movies in the '50s. I saw Old Yeller, The War of the Worlds and The Blob with some new guy named Steve McQueen when they first came out. My mom took me to see Dial M For Murder and From Here to Eternity. The movie theater I used to go had a "kiddie" matinee on Saturday afternoon. For a dime, you got to see 2 movies, 3 cartoons and a news reel When I was born, a new car cost $1,220, gas was 21 cents/gal, a new house cost $8,600. Bread was 9 cents/loaf and milk was 62 cents/gal-not a quart. A stamp was 3 cents. Of course, the average annual salary was $2,600 So, I'm probably the oldest guy here in age, and I'm here to tell you that Blu-ray ROCKS. Stay young at heart, your kids will appreciate it

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