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yoadrians
10-13-2005, 09:28 PM
I was just sitting at work, waiting for something to do, and I caught myself daydreaming about going to the movies when I get done tonight. Popcorn. Mountain Dew. Snickers Poppables. MMMMMMM.
Anyways, got me thinking: What's the first movie you ever went to see at the theater?
For me, it was Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, in Oshkosh, WI, when I was almost 4 years old. Great memory. Went with my dad - the first of many movie trips we've made together over the years.
How about you guys?
utmt40
10-13-2005, 09:29 PM
Batteries not included
ddollevoet
10-13-2005, 09:30 PM
I'm old.
The Shaggy D.A. at the Viking Theater on College Avenue in Appleton.
peachy
10-13-2005, 09:31 PM
one of the 1st i can remember was Karate Kid and Willow...i know i saw ones before this...my dad MADE me go see Gremlins...id have to think hard to remember other ones...i can remember the little mermaid but for all of these i was 7+ or so...and i can remember tricking my great aunt into taking me to see When Harry Met Sally when i was like 9
Dominic
10-13-2005, 09:35 PM
a re-issue of Peter Pan when I was 4...my Uncle Mike took me. We're talking 1967...i remember being awestruck at the size of the theater...biggest room of all-time! and what's this? a counter that serves nothing but candy, soda and popcorn?? Holy crap!
And then the movie started and I thought I was watching actual magic.
One of my favorite memories.
Hamish McBagpipe
10-13-2005, 09:36 PM
My Dad took me to see Jaws when it came out. I was 6. First movie I went to. The shrieking and jumping in the audience was something I never forgot. Only when Schindler's List came out in '93 did I see reactions from an audience that were as pronounced. At Schindler's List I saw a couple of fights break out between older folks and kids who were laughing. Spielberg, if anything, is a master exploiter of the audience.
yoadrians
10-13-2005, 09:37 PM
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a re-issue of Peter Pan when I was 4...my Uncle Mike took me. We're talking 1967...i remember being awestruck at the size of the theater...biggest room of all-time! and what's this? a counter that serves nothing but candy, soda and popcorn?? Holy crap!
And then the movie started and I thought I was watching actual magic.
One of my favorite memories.
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Very good description. My experience was basically the same thing.
PhatTBoll
10-13-2005, 09:37 PM
The Road Warrior. I was 3. My older brothers took me.
ET, and I cried like a little girl.
peachy
10-13-2005, 09:41 PM
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ET, and I cried like a little girl.
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i think this was one of my 1st movies...i was very very very young and barely remember it...but i remember my dad making a big deal out of it
DukeSucks
10-13-2005, 09:43 PM
First one I saw was some Roy Rogers movie with my dad. First one I remember was Star Wars at the drive in.
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For me, it was Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, in Oshkosh, WI, when I was almost 4 years old. Great memory. Went with my dad - the first of many movie trips we've made together over the years.
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Oh God I'm old....lol
Manque
10-13-2005, 09:43 PM
It was either ET or the Jungle book. The thing I do remember was that there was an intermission when they sold icecream.
rusellmj
10-13-2005, 09:44 PM
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/8662/frogs3ae.jpg
I paid $.50.
lighterjobs
10-13-2005, 09:44 PM
city slickers. i think i was five-ish.
Bigdaddydvo
10-13-2005, 09:45 PM
http://www.unicorn1972.com/Pictures/OtherArtists/Movies/GhostBusters.jpg
Hamish McBagpipe
10-13-2005, 09:50 PM
I like how back in the late 70s and early 80s for the first Star Wars movies, ET, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc. it would be like "Now playing in its 18th amazing week!!!" These days the movies are in and out in a week and on DVD the next month.
lighterjobs
10-13-2005, 09:50 PM
heh. that made me smile.
miajag81
10-13-2005, 09:53 PM
Ghostbusters.
yoadrians
10-13-2005, 09:58 PM
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I like how back in the late 70s and early 80s for the first Star Wars movies, ET, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc. it would be like "Now playing in its 18th amazing week!!!" These days the movies are in and out in a week and on DVD the next month.
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I totally remember that. Huge ads in the newspaper - "HELD OVER for an astonishing 26th week ... CROCIDILE DUNDEE!!!"
ptmusic
10-13-2005, 10:03 PM
Song of the South - that old musical (Disney?) with the song
"Zippadee doo da, Zippadee ay,
My oh my what a wonderful day.
Plenty of sunshine heading my way,
Zippadee doo da, Zippadee ay
Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder...."
This was decades ago. A few years back, I heard that movie is considered to be somewhat racist now (like earlier Bugs Bunny cartoons). I don't remember anything about the movie except that song.
-ptmusic
The first movie I ever say in the theatre was Pinoccio when I was 5. However, on a much cooler note; the first "R" rated movie I saw in the theatre was Judge Dredd. It was a glorious day for a 12 year old..... I was finally a man!
yoadrians
10-13-2005, 10:16 PM
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The first movie I ever say in the theatre was Pinoccio when I was 5. However, on a much cooler note; the first "R" rated movie I saw in the theatre was Judge Dredd. It was a glorious day for a 12 year old..... I was finally a man!
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As far as 'R' Rated movies go, my dad took me to see Predator. I couldn't believe my eyes! Greatest day of my life.
MonkeeMan
10-13-2005, 11:01 PM
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000067FP3.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
I'm talking about giant mutant ants baby!
Roybert
10-13-2005, 11:06 PM
Very similar ... the original Star Wars. I was 2.
Patrick del Poker Grande
10-13-2005, 11:09 PM
http://www.gdtv.com.cn/newpage/download/pic/moive/5.12/pinocchio.jpg
STLantny
10-13-2005, 11:09 PM
The first one I can actually remember is the original Batman, but Im sure I went before that.
beernutz
10-14-2005, 12:41 AM
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I was just sitting at work, waiting for something to do, and I caught myself daydreaming about going to the movies when I get done tonight. Popcorn. Mountain Dew. Snickers Poppables. MMMMMMM.
Anyways, got me thinking: What's the first movie you ever went to see at the theater?
For me, it was Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, in Oshkosh, WI, when I was almost 4 years old. Great memory. Went with my dad - the first of many movie trips we've made together over the years.
How about you guys?
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This isn't exactly what you asked but when I was 8 my friend Vic's mom took us to 'Bonnie and Clyde' for Vic's birthday party (I'm old obviously). I was, frankly, changed for life after watching that.
My next life-changing movie moment was when my dad and I went to a movie for the first time, just the two of us. I was 13 and it was The Godfather. [censored]-yeah dad, you rock, RIP.
I can remember everything about both of those experiences right down to what kind of candy I had and where I sat.
Funny the things that stick with you over a lifetime.
Blarg
10-14-2005, 12:49 AM
That really is a good memory. I'm surprised anyone would remember that. Then again, I remember eating half a hardboiled egg in a high chair, and not while I was with a dominatrix.
TheBlueMonster
10-14-2005, 12:50 AM
first one I can remember would have to be All Dogs Go to Heaven.
Blarg
10-14-2005, 12:58 AM
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http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000067FP3.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
I'm talking about giant mutant ants baby!
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And they've come for our women!
Will their socialist hordes overwhelm our American Way of Life??????
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I was just sitting at work, waiting for something to do, and I caught myself daydreaming about going to the movies when I get done tonight. Popcorn. Mountain Dew. Snickers Poppables. MMMMMMM.
Anyways, got me thinking: What's the first movie you ever went to see at the theater?
For me, it was Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, in Oshkosh, WI, when I was almost 4 years old. Great memory. Went with my dad - the first of many movie trips we've made together over the years.
How about you guys?
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I'm not too sure about this but I believe it was The Last Emperor. I'm about 70-80% sure.
12ozLongneck
10-14-2005, 03:59 AM
Clash of the Titans. I was 3 or 4 and it scared the crap out of me.
Boris
10-14-2005, 04:21 AM
The Cheech n Chong movie where they smoke dogshit. Gawd I couldn't stop laughing. Me and my little sister went with our aunt and uncle. My sister and aunt couldn't stand it and left. Me and my uncle almost pissed our pants laughing. Oh yea, the scene where Cheech pisses on the cop was one of my favorites too.
ChipWrecked
10-14-2005, 06:54 AM
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Clash of the Titans. I was 3 or 4 and it scared the crap out of me.
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Mine is the Aristocats, but this made me laugh.
Summer after high school, my buddy and I were so baked he forgot everything. The next day I would say something about the movie, the mechanical owl or something, and he'd be, "Really? I don't remember." Then I'd rofl because we were baked again, of course. We saw it about four more times. I still enjoy it on TV whenever I can catch it.
diebitter
10-14-2005, 06:56 AM
I think it was the Jungle Book. I love the Jungle Book.
samjjones
10-14-2005, 09:24 AM
That would scar a kid for life.
daveymck
10-14-2005, 09:27 AM
Born Free with the school. Whic lok ing came out in 1966 so must have been special screenings or somthing cos this must have been 79-82 somthing like that.
Slow Play Ray
10-14-2005, 09:27 AM
It was either E.T. or Gremlins, whichever came out first.
*Edit* yeah, it was E.T.
samjjones
10-14-2005, 09:29 AM
Star Wars. I was 2. I had very vivid recollections of the whole experience. My 2nd movie was Grease.
4_2_it
10-14-2005, 09:33 AM
My parents dragged me to see Jesus Christ Superstar in 1973 (?). I thought I successfully purged that memeory, thanks for starting this thread.
lu_hawk
10-14-2005, 09:40 AM
The first movie I can remember seeing was Goonies. I am not sure how old I was but I was young enough that towards the end I did not want to miss anything so I ended up pissing in my seat.
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The Cheech n Chong movie where they smoke dogshit. Gawd I couldn't stop laughing. Me and my little sister went with our aunt and uncle. My sister and aunt couldn't stand it and left. Me and my uncle almost pissed our pants laughing. Oh yea, the scene where Cheech pisses on the cop was one of my favorites too.
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How old were you? That movie was all about weed. Like, there was a van made of weed in the movie.
diebitter
10-14-2005, 09:53 AM
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That would scar a kid for life.
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IF you're talking about the Jungle Book, you could be right. I often find myself standing in the middle of nowhere with buddies, saying stuff like 'what you wanna do?', 'I dunno, what you wanna do?','I dunno...' etc etc
dcasper70
10-14-2005, 09:59 AM
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40/dcasper70/blob1958.jpg
It was at a local drive-in sometime around halloween '76 or '77. I was about 7 years old and didn't sleep for a week.
Uethym
10-14-2005, 10:10 AM
"The Rescuers", at age 4. Evenrude was a badass.
Shajen
10-14-2005, 11:47 AM
First one I remember anyway:
http://www.scifimoviepage.com/images/et.jpg
drewjustdrew
10-14-2005, 11:53 AM
1st one I remember was Bambi. 2nd one was Jaws.
Rev. Good Will
10-14-2005, 11:54 AM
Home alone
Boris
10-14-2005, 01:06 PM
I was 5 or 6. can't remember. I didn't really understand the whole "van made out of weed" joke. But I got a kick out of cheech (or was it chong) playing guitar in a pink tutu.
YourFoxyGrandma
10-14-2005, 01:14 PM
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Hey, me too.
Up in smoke. I think I caught this for the first time on cable. all the scenes you and SFer mention are classic, but my favorite is when they dropped the spliff in the Nun's lap at the border crossing.
Either The Gay Divorcee or Gold Rush (Charlie Chaplin). Not first run for either of them.
bluefeet
10-14-2005, 01:35 PM
First one I remember.....Return of the Pink Panther ('75)
Bulldog
10-14-2005, 01:46 PM
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The first movie I can remember seeing was Goonies. I am not sure how old I was but I was young enough that towards the end I did not want to miss anything so I ended up pissing in my seat.
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Goonies, me too.
Probably E.T. but I don't really remember. I remember seeing Ghostbusters and crying so that was my first real memory.
Wintermute
10-14-2005, 02:45 PM
Top Gun.
I was 6, wanted to see some animated gayness, dad and brother dragged me kicking and screaming to Top Gun. Never looked back.
The first one i remember seeing on a big screen was Snow White (the Disney version) at a drive in. The first remeber seeing in a cinema was either Hello Dolly or Fiddler on the Roof with my Mom.
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Had to see that one also. My mother loved musicals.
wayabvpar
10-14-2005, 03:33 PM
I saw Bambi at some point in my childhood, but the one I remember for sure was King Kong. This was back in the days when a movie would only play in one theatre per town. My dad took my brother (4) and I (6) to a matinee, but the line was around the block. We got special permission to stay up late and ended up going to a showing that night.
Also remember being scared shitless by a Boggy Creek movie. I thought it was the original, but according to IMDB, that came out when I was 2. I doubt I would remember that far back. It was probably the sequel, which came out in '77 (when I was 7).
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