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VirginiaGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 18-Mar-15 11:40:15

Attention all gransnetters, we're giving away a fabulous set of DVDs worth £199.42 courtesy of the lovely people at Twentieth Century Fox. The bundle includes a huge variety of films and television series such as Modern Family, Bones, The Fault in our Stars, The Book of Life and many more - perfect entertainment for all the family during a miserable month of April showers.

To be in with a chance of winning we want you to tell us which movie you would screen (and why) if you had your very own cinema for just one night. The more funny and outrageous the better. May the Force be with you all smile

*Congratulations trisher, you are the lucky winner. We LOVED the hilarious account of what you would have everyone do whilst screening South Pacific!*

jaizko Wed 15-Apr-15 23:46:35

Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended edition) Loved it on my 28" telly but would be fantastic to see it on the big screen. I'd need some very comfy seating for that marathon ....... and maybe a commode too

valleysgirl Wed 15-Apr-15 21:27:26

Invictus really inspired me, I was a great admirer of Nelson Mandela, and still can hardly believe that he was not bitter about his inhumane treament at Robben Island
He did so much to preach tolerance for all colours and religions, and this film really shows how sport helped bridge the wide gulf between nations, and how crass and stupid racial prejudice is.
It's not a morally preachy sort of film at all, it's full of humour, action, football, tears and laughter, and as many of my friends seem to have missed seeing it in mainstream cinemas, I would love to see it again with them, and throw a party afterwards to toast such a great man's memory.

shirlz51 Wed 15-Apr-15 21:15:52

Always loved Kellys Heros

scrapgran Wed 15-Apr-15 20:53:48

Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Great story and history, wonderful haunting music and a brilliant cast
Who could ask for more

villababe Wed 15-Apr-15 20:13:22

The Fault In Our Stars, my teenage daughter had a pizza and movie night and this was the film they were supposed to watch, however, they all giglled and chatted so much no one actually saw the film!

spencer77 Wed 15-Apr-15 19:20:15

The film would have to be National Lampoon's Vacation. According to my darling family, I am just like the main character, Clark W. Griswald, in that I plan our holidays & routes meticulously. The plans don't always work out either. And just like the family in the film, we've even turned up to a theme park to find it empty! We were literally the only people there for the first hour or so!

Cward5544 Wed 15-Apr-15 18:34:11

It would have to the house bunny it is an favourite funny and ridiculous and a guilty pleasure of me and my friends

Jillmcp Wed 15-Apr-15 17:12:29

It would have to be dirty dancing. It's such a fun movie that reminds me if my youth and always puts you in the mood for a boogie smile

zeenie Wed 15-Apr-15 17:01:46

Sleeping with the enemy - i love that film

lollipop123 Wed 15-Apr-15 15:26:02

Labyrinth - I loved it when I was younger and still do now (must be David Bowie in those leggings, lol). My kids love it too - great film with great soundtrack x

Lesevans6 Wed 15-Apr-15 14:33:34

Alien ( Very Scarry )

feejee Wed 15-Apr-15 13:19:27

Id screen the classic Grease, perhaps have a grease singalong!

Nocona Wed 15-Apr-15 11:48:01

I would screen a spoof like hot shots and get everyone to do fancy dress of the characters and then party with movie themed nibbles after! It would be hilarious!

Tegan Wed 15-Apr-15 10:34:05

I've got an old video of that on my desk, complete with a game to play. Great film [and a good book, also].

01zesty01 Wed 15-Apr-15 09:36:13

The princess bride is a lovely film

racarson39 Wed 15-Apr-15 03:09:42

I would screen American Beauty because it is the first film I watched with my partner

reaper101 Wed 15-Apr-15 00:33:00

Well I'm going the completely politically uncorrect route of Blazing Saddles!! I love it, its back when humour was that, humour! People taking the mickey out of themselves and each other. Its just a plain daft film and I challenge anyone old or young not to laugh at the campfire baked beans seen :D I can sing every song on it and recite the script too, I've seen it THAT many times and I have my parents to thank for introducing me to it. They still love it too, my dad crys with laughter at it :D

laurenold Tue 14-Apr-15 18:36:36

Scream - what a scream!

cheryl88 Tue 14-Apr-15 16:27:45

I would screen pricilla queen of the desert, how cool and funny would making that be !!!

jeberdes83 Tue 14-Apr-15 15:35:53

"Shall We Dance" A lovely feel good film with George Clooney & J.Lopez.
It has everything, pathos, mirth, and lovely dancing.

laurensam Tue 14-Apr-15 15:23:31

Grease really loved that film

sandra63 Tue 14-Apr-15 09:25:06

The Naked Gun as I would laugh my socks off and I would remember life as it was then too!

Patterry Tue 14-Apr-15 07:50:43

Alien, always been my favourite

galadrial Mon 13-Apr-15 23:41:51

I would love to screen Saturday Night Fever, when each dance scene was screened you had to get up and dance along with it.

trisher Mon 13-Apr-15 22:22:26

South Pacific. All male guests will be expected to wear white t-shirts and bell bottomed trousers and to join in "There is nothing like a dame". Female guests can choose between shorts and sun top or grass skirt/sarong and will sing "I'm gonna wash that man right out of my hair". All will sing "Bloody Mary" Song sheets provided. Tissues available for when the lieutenant is killed. Choc ices served.Paper bags of sticky boiled sweets will be passed around. At the end of the screening all will stand in silence for the National Anthem