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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!*

Candelle Mon 13-Apr-15 21:05:59

How about West Side Story?

Breath-taking dancing, wonderful acting and an eternal plot (how to inject a dose of Shakespeare without a recalcitrant teenager noticing, anyone?).

One can shed a quiet tear, too... after laughing at wonderful witty lyrics. It's just brilliant!

billyboychrisd Mon 13-Apr-15 20:16:18

I love Happy Gilmore! It leaves me in stitches each time I watch it, and It would have to be the first film I caught in my own personal cinema! :D

carowood Mon 13-Apr-15 18:28:31

Grease - we can all get up and have a good old singalong

greig23 Mon 13-Apr-15 17:56:04

jurassic park

its such a classic even now and its full of so much differnet things it has something for everybody

kymee Sun 12-Apr-15 19:16:47

Laurel and Hardy good old slapstick humour which has been lost to this generation

tweedle Sun 12-Apr-15 16:39:19

I would watch 'Jaws' again ,a classic and would see if I would jump when the severed head floats out of the damaged boat.

megamitts Sun 12-Apr-15 13:46:33

Tron

Because it's Tron and there doesn't need to be any other reason.

ANNMRMILLIGAN Sun 12-Apr-15 12:52:48

Miracle on 34th Street

This is one of the very best Christmas movies smile

Miracles can happen.

bridgej Sun 12-Apr-15 10:37:23

I would most definately choose 'The Lion King' as it is great for the whole family from young babies as they just love all the colours, to toddlers as they love the animals, to kids in general as it is timeless. The teenagers even love it which is really something!
My sons who are 28 and 32 absolutely love it as it brings back memories and Nanna (Me) loves everything about it. The fact that it is suitable for everyone and it has a great soundtrack of music too. What else could you possibly want?

PamGregory Sun 12-Apr-15 07:38:56

Avatar to help everyone understand how important & fragile the environment is!

Stef1972 Sun 12-Apr-15 01:55:52

I would have to say it has to be The Breakfast Club with the iconic brat pack of Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. It really brings home what my schooling was like and how I sometimes behaved to teachers. It is such an iconic eighties film.

sineaddimmer Sat 11-Apr-15 22:33:20

Ghost, I love a classic love story which has a bit of everything in it, romance, ghosts and action

donglemouse Sat 11-Apr-15 21:22:40

the lego movie because everything is awesome

kaizen99 Sat 11-Apr-15 21:14:19

I would screen Dr Strangelove, as it is the most under-rated film ever made. Peter Sellers deserved an Oscar for his performances, as did the scriptwriters.

scooter Sat 11-Apr-15 20:36:23

Mamma Mia (singalong version) because although I can't hold a note, love singing along with my family and makes me feel better as my own daughter flees the nest for new adventures.

seb3003 Sat 11-Apr-15 19:22:35

Definitely Kinky Boots, great underdog story line, fantastic soundtrack and Chiwetel Ejiofor is stunningly funny

Granna123 Sat 11-Apr-15 18:35:11

The Devil Wears Prada so I could get all the girls round, drink some wine, eat some popcorn and chocolate and generally have a laugh!

sassygirl25 Sat 11-Apr-15 17:21:24

I'd screen Star Wars episode 6. A firm favourite of all in our household. Would love to see it on the big screen

canary Sat 11-Apr-15 14:20:41

Some fantastic film in this prize, i would be thrilled to win.

kiuks Sat 11-Apr-15 13:42:32

Les Miserables as I just love the movie and I would sit there and watch it whole week. Others can join me if they wish ;)

twinklez Sat 11-Apr-15 13:07:46

All of the Harry Potter movies in one long screening

jo1book Sat 11-Apr-15 11:44:17

Some Like It Hot.

Ruby6918 Sat 11-Apr-15 11:36:42

i just watched philomena the other day as i had recently moved into a flat with no aerial so thankfully had brought dvds with me, !! it was a beautiful film in every way, fab story, funny and sad and a real joy to watch,
for a funny i still love its a mad mad mad mad world, funny, stupid, slap stick humour and its suitable for all ages, and it always makes me laugh out loud
for kids jungle book is always a favourite king louis and balloo r brilliant

imacmum Sat 11-Apr-15 10:35:03

Gone With the Wind, just because it's the best film ever. And the author only wrote it because she was recovering from a car accident and had read everything in the library so decided to have a go herself

vickimac Sat 11-Apr-15 09:44:06

grease- just love the clothes the music & most of all John Travolta