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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!*

lstewart257 Sat 11-Apr-15 08:19:22

i would like Pretty woman xx

worzi Sat 11-Apr-15 02:52:46

I have experienced Deja vous a couple of times. It was quite an eerie feeling and even though it was some years ago I can still remember the time very clearly!

Nandee Fri 10-Apr-15 23:06:02

I would choose "Paulie" as my most favourite film ever.
The reason is that I once had a parrot and it flew away and seeing this film I am given hope that he may still appear.

Ha joking .. It's still a great film and I recommend to anyone.

janerowena Fri 10-Apr-15 22:57:22

101 Dalmatians. Because I think that Cruella de Vil had a very bad press, and was a much misunderstood woman in need of a little pampering. grin [removestonguefromcheek]

I loved it when I was little. I went through every emotion known to Little Madam.

karenusher Fri 10-Apr-15 22:05:55

Grease! Who could not love this classic!?

MALPALLY Fri 10-Apr-15 21:59:34

Billy elliott - always gets my toes tapping when i love to boogie is played - great film x

Penstemmon Fri 10-Apr-15 21:26:19

Some Like it Hot would be my choice..it made me laugh when I first saw it and raises a smile every subsequent viewing. Recently saw it with my 9 year old DGD who also laughed out loud.. but could not quite understand why women did not wear trousers as then it would have been easier to pretend to be a woman! Cross generational films are good!!

boothby26 Fri 10-Apr-15 20:58:35

if had one night it would have to be home alone the first one cause gauranted laugh after laugh with the family

piggitch Fri 10-Apr-15 20:19:18

Yankee Doodle Dandy, in which James Cagney won an Oscar for his potrayal of George M Cohan. It is also Cagney's only song and dance movie. I was brought up on a diet of old black and white movies, especially those starring Cagney, Bogart etc. But for me Yankee Doodle Dandy is special. Cagney was an amazing dancer and this film is a tribute to his apprenticeship spent in vaudeville. Watching Yankee Doodle Dandy and I can almost imagine my father sitting next to me. Bliss.

DylanCalderon Fri 10-Apr-15 19:28:21

The Exorcist because of how much of a classic it is and how authentic and brilliant it is

grandmax3 Fri 10-Apr-15 18:36:52

THE ODD COUPLE, the one with matthaau and lemmon, so funny, it has me in stitches

JillD42 Fri 10-Apr-15 18:32:28

I would screen Gone with the Wind I have seen it more times than I care to remember, I still love the characters, I love the clothes and I would never, ever have wanted to leave Rhett for that annoying whining wimp Ashley. Of course I would regularly need someone to come round with one of those trays with ice cream and chocolate, some cold drinks and the odd pause for a call of nature.

Lupin Fri 10-Apr-15 18:30:26

I'd choose Zulu. That was my first real date with a young man and it wasn't successful, but the experience of the film transcends the rather uncomfortable memory of my young ,gauche and naive self. I've always loved that film and can watch it again and again. Oh that thrilling Zulu and Welsh singing and oh that gorgeous young Michael Caine. I can watch that film over and over again. These days I prefer Stanley Baxter. A good chap in a crisis.

Dottyhols Fri 10-Apr-15 18:06:35

Frozen with all my ladies (big and small) so we could all sing our hearts out!

feetlebaum Fri 10-Apr-15 17:55:05

@plastigffantastig - Properly done, the silent film experience can be amazing. I remember going to a Buster Keaton season, when Ena Baga was the pianist, and good quality prints were shown at the right speed - it was magic! For reasons of sound quality, film projectors were made to run at 24 images per second, while silent films were made at 16 images per second. Projecting a silent film on a sound projector means that nothing moves at the right speed, everything is 'undercranked' and timing goes out of the window.

Stephllewellyn Fri 10-Apr-15 17:13:24

The graduate because its my favourite film of all times. Great acting good story and the best music

AlexPM Fri 10-Apr-15 17:11:10

Some like it hot. The first film I ever owned

dolang2012 Fri 10-Apr-15 16:44:31

The Ghost and Mrs Muir love this romantic comedy made before all these silly romcoms and just love monkey puzzle trees

SusieWilkinson Fri 10-Apr-15 16:35:33

I think it would have to be One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, I'd love to see that on the big screen!

floorflock Fri 10-Apr-15 16:25:09

Shallow Hal because I think that most of us can identify with this.... If we are really reincarnated I think that next time (and I can't be alone here) many people will want to come back as the lovely/thin/inner Rosemary.

prettypistol Fri 10-Apr-15 16:16:55

grease, as its timeless! aalways makes me smile x

bumblebee Fri 10-Apr-15 15:58:18

I've found adventure/sci-fi/fantasy blockbusters to be the best movies for cinema - dazzling special effects, grand score/themes, 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 most recent films, if I had the chance, I would screen 'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' .... absolutely incredible!!!

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Wurzelernie Fri 10-Apr-15 15:55:23

'High Society.' It had everything, gorgeous ladies, handsome men, a superb brat of a child and the most fabulous music. Can't think how many times I've seen it and would be very happy to see it many times more. Why don't they make films like this now?

plastigffantastig Fri 10-Apr-15 12:19:24

It with Clara Bow - I've always wanted to see a silent film at the cinema, with the accompaniments and everything. This would probably be my best chance of it!

greenfinger5 Fri 10-Apr-15 12:05:20

I would film - Mickey blue eyes, That film made me cry with laughter especially the bit where there is a dead body on the floor & James Caan says to Hugh Grant, get me a bag to put it in & he comes back with a sandwich bag! LOL.