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Pitch Perfect because it makes me smile every time I watch it
It would have to be 'Lawrence of Arabia' for so many reasons.
I skived an afternoon off work to go and see it, shortly after the premiere, at the Odeon Leicester Square. I got in trouble with my boss, but 'Lawrence' was so worth it.
I'd never been in such a big cinema before. The size of the screen amazed me and the sounds of the women wailing as their men rode out to fight echoed around the cinema making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
I fell completely in love with Peter O'Toole that day and was a huge fan until his death.
I've been to see 'Lawrence' in many places since, but the best was watching it screened on the gable end of a friend's house over the course of a long, hot and wine-soaked Summer evening is my most memorable.
I would invite everyone I love to come and watch my private screening; there'd be plenty of ice-cream which we'd wash down with gin and tonic and raise our glasses to a truly Great British film!

Tea with Mussolini.
This is supposed to be the true story of director Franco Zeffirelli's own childhood. In 1936, with the Nazis loose in Germany and the Fascists loose in Italy, the young director finds himself left in the care of a Jewish-American millionairess and three eccentric British women. It features Oscar-winners Judi Dench and Cher and other fine actors. Very funny and, yet, upliftingly sad. Wonderful Florence Art, Music and, of course, Florence itself.
I have seen this film many times but would be happy to see over and over. I LOVE this film. 
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, great songs, great dancing, and real good feelings, and I like it!
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, just because the film is almost as good as the book.
It would have to be The Judge because it reminds you that life is too short and that you need to hold on to those you love!
Clockwise John Cleese. Think this is funniest file ever, suitable for all the family.I could watch it aa many times as I wanted.
Hi folks,
I would show the first film of Freaky Friday, from 1976 starring Jodie Foster. The eldest two. Of my grandchildren have seen the remake of this film and loved it, but you can't deny the charm of the first movie. You can call it twee but I loved it, as did my two daughters.
We would get a big bucket of popcorn and all curl up on the settee under a blanket. Perfect for a winter's evening, when the wind is howling and rain teeming down outside.
I might have to veto Frozen, which I could probably quote verbatim - the kids have watched it practically on repeat and I even find myself humming 'Let It Go!' - oh my... !
Thanks all, Val
It would have to be It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World - starring Spencer Tracy and many other great film stars, some in just cameo roles. I remember watching this with my two sons when they were aged 8 and 13 and we laughed so much all through the film. So I would love to watch this again on the big screen along with my six grandchildren and their numerous cousins - it would be a great family day out.
TOP HAT Staring Fred Astair, all of his films give me a 'feel good' factor, whatever my mood I am always carried away with the big band music, and the tapping, and fantastic movements of Dance. I'm getting excited just thinking about it.
Then again, if I was in active Gran mode, it would have to be a box set of all 8 of the Harry Potter films. I've been reading the books with my grandson, and we're on the last one. He hasn't seen any of the films as yet, and has a birthday coming up.....so the time would be right for a party, with everyone coming dressed as their favourite character and a viewing of the first film in the series. Magic!
The Way We Were - with a young and very handsome Robert Redford and the awesome Barbra Streisand. Bring on the wine, chocs and, of course, a huge box of tissues..... Nostalgia doesn't come any better than this!
It would have to be The Best Marigold Hotel, I totally lost myself in this film! Happy, sad it had it all, laughed and cried. Well, maybe it's something to look forward too, watch this space.....
Saturday night fever was one of the first films I went to see in the cinema with my friends. Loved it then and still love it now. Timeless even my daughters love it
I'd screen 'The Sound of Music'. Its a favourite with all the family and with all ages and we could all sing along with the music.
I've found adventure/sci-fi/fantasy blockbusters to be the best movies for cinema - dazzling special effects, grand score/theme, extravagant sets - Star Wars / Avatar / Indiana Jones / Back To The Future / Terminator 2 / Jurassic Park / Pirates Of The Caribbean .... take your pick!
But out the current films on release, it would have to the 'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' .... absolutely incredible!!!
I would screen Mary Poppins - something that all the family can enjoy from the youngest to the eldest, and sing along to too!
I would screen Jewel in the Crown in order for me to share my passion for India with my family.
Difficult.
Gone with the Wind, because however old I get, when he carries her upstairs, I go weak at the knees, and my heart starts thumping. Dream!
Dirty Dancing because Patrick was gorgeous and that dance leap is sensational, and I wish I could do it - and I could have been there. I would to have been put in the corner either!
West Side Story, because it was my first date in London. The film swept me away, sadly the date did not have the same effect.
BUT THOSE ARE MY MEMORIES.
If it was a family night viewing it would be
Herbie - I loved that film, and so have my children and grand children.
Or Toy Story which had the same effect.
The toys and the car became human, and we felt all their fun, laughter, troubles and sadness.
I would screen. The Rocky Horror Show. What could be better...a great sing a long and the chance to see my conservative male friends in a basque and fishnets.
Casablanca. Oh that film title alone makes me swoon. How to choose between two men - one an irresistible rogue, one a thoroughly decent chap. Everyone, of all ages, cannot fail to be moved by this extraordinary film. I could watch it every month for the rest of my life. And beg Sam to "play it" -again and again and again.
Absolutely any Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movie. Why? Forget the fact that they are in black and white, that Astaire's voice isn't the greatest, and that the plots are pretty thin. The dancing is divine, the songs of Cole Porter are pretty special and every film is a classic in its own right. Wonderful!
Yanks..The second world war drama set in a Northern town when the Gi's came over.It's funny, its poignant, it has something to say about racial issues, it's sad and it's complex.I would invite my friends, my sister, my niece, my Mother and Mother in law.I would cook up some wartime ration food to have in 'The interval'.We'd wear turbans and draw lines up the backs of our legs !!!!
Mamma Mia. Best viewed in a crowd, even the doubters can't help but be carried away with the our joy of this movie. Pierce Brosnon performance is a particiular treat.
Truly, madly,deeply..... Moves me to years every time!
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