Memph, TN The SMT Summer Film Series

Well, I know we talked about this in the past, but I wanted to touch on it again after talking with Lin last night. I do want to do this still, but I think six films spread throughout the summer/early fall would be plenty. That number would include the one scheduled for May 22nd, and would happen monthly until October, when we would show Sleepy Hollow.

That leaves us with figuring out what four films we want to watch. We have to keep two criteria in mind for choosing, though: First the films have to be family-friendly, meaning no graphic sex, violence, and language. (I know, I know... There goes showing Showgirls. I know you're all disappointed, and we know it's really an art film, but we'll just have to skip it.) Second, someone must have the suggested film on DVD in Widescreen Format, or must be able to rent it from a video store.

My suggestions are any of the Indiana Jones films and The Fifth Element.

I'd love to hear everyone's suggestions over the next couple of weeks. We'll narrow down the list and make the final choices for the remaining four films after the first Drive-In night in May.

 

I vote for the indy movies and fifth element that would make 4.

Chuck

 

"There goes showing Showgirls."

Man, how am I gonna break the news to Gina Gershon..?!

I think one a month will give everybody a chance to check at least one out- if not more. Keeping it simple, and having everyone bring something to snack on would work best- and it won't be too big of a hassel for our hosts!

I'll throw some movie suggestions out there-

The Blues Brothers (spec. ed.)
Flash Gordon (1980's)
GalaxyQuest
Corvette Summer (if I can get it on DVD)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Aliens (spec. ed)
American Graffiti
Gross Pointe Blank
Better Off Dead
Superman:The Movie (spec. ed.)
Stargate (spec. ed.)

 

Unfortunately, Aliens will be out, Lin. Adult language, you know. Not that the kids in this neighborhood can't hear their share of F-bombs from the passing cars that are blaring rap music, but as long as it can be heard publicly, I want to keep it as clean as possible. Maybe if we do one in a more private, secluded locale, then we can choose more freely.

Galaxy Quest would be a good one. I love that movie.

Let's start nailing down some possible dates for the rest of the summer in advance. How about June 26th, July 10th, August 28th, September 11th, and October 16th? (Since we're hosting, I'm trying to accommodate Traci's work schedule as best as possible.)

Also, I want the ladies to choose a flick for June 26th: Ladies Choice Night at the SMT Drive-In. Y'all get together and choose. We dudes have no say in that night whatsoever. (All it has to do is follow the guidelines that I mentioned earlier.)

So, let's get busy and get our movie list nailed down over the next couple of weeks. That way, we have something set to announce on our website.

-Tim

 

Yep, forgot about that. Maybe once I get my house back in order I can have folks over to watch it. I've got the extended director's cut. It doesn't really change too much of the flick, but makes you go, "I don't remember that..?"

Galaxy Quest would be cool- we could all lose our shirts and roll around on the ground...or not.

So what say the ladies for 'Ladies Night'..?

"...oh yes it's ladies night- oh what a night, oh what a night!"

 

Well, I have anything Muppet you could want to see (you know, the whole Frank Oz/Yoda connection).

 

I love 'The Muppet Movie' and 'Muppets From Space'.

Maybe when it gets darker earlier again- Sept/Oct we could do a dbl feature- one a bit more family firendly than the other. As a kid I used to love it when they'd show a 'kiddie' movie like 'Peter Pan', 'Robin Hood', 'Mr. Toad's Wild Ride', or 'Escape From Witch Mountain', and then a slightly more grown up one- like 'Hot Lead, Cold Feet'! If we could start the movies at 7pm, most younger films are only about 1-1.5 hrs anyway, which means we could watch two movies and still be done by 10-11pm.

What time does it start getting dark in the summer- 8 or 9'ish?

 

woah......the 5th Element sounds cool....real cool

 

Really, I wonder why..?

BTW- how's Lee-Loo?

 

Swell, Swell....and once again...swell

 

Excellent, most excellent...

 

DOUBLE FEATURE!!!!...Now that's a novel idea!!! Jay you know Lee Loo.......the one I'm thinking about? O never knew you to be such a stud w/ the ladies!!!

JOHN

 

Its just my Smooth Mandalorian Swerve... (just kidding..yeah right)


cruisin mos espa in my delorian
war's over I'm a peacetime madalorian
my story has stumped star wars historians
deep in deabte buffet plate at bennigans
rhyme renegade sure to penetrate
first and second defense I won't hesitate
got a job to do darth's the guy that delegates
got something against skywalker someone he really hates
I don't give a **** I'm after solo
For all I care he could be hiding at yoda's dojo
Got make the money credit's no good
When the jawas run the shop in your neighborhood
Think you can cook I got a grappling hook
Let's make this quick cuz I'm really booked
I'm a devious degenerate, defender of the devil
Shut down all the trash compactor's on the detention level


My backpack's got jets
I'm Jaygo the fett
I bounty hunt for jaba hut
To finance my vette
I chill in deep space
A mask is over my face
I deliver the prize but I still narrow my eyes
Cuz my time I don't like to waste.
Get down

I'm a question wrapped inside an enigma
Get inside the slave one find your homing signal
From endor to hoth, ripley to spock
I'll find what you want, but there's gonna be a cost
Say my name is boba fett I know my **** is tight
Start not acting in right, you're frozen in carbonite
Got telescopic sight, flame throwers on my wrist
You still don't get the jist, spiked boots are made to kick
Targets are made to hit, you think I give a ****
Yer mama is a ****, I see you in the sarlaac pit
You just flipped my switch integrity been dissed
You scratchin on my itch you know I shoot the gift
Got bambinas at cantinas waitin to lick my lusty lips
So I'll let you get back inside you're little space ship
Give you a head start, cuz I'm the sportin kind
Consider the starting line the sneaky smile I hide inside
Hope you have hyper drive, pray to stay alive
Don't try to slip me a five cuz I never take a bribe
To the beat of a different drummer, bad *** bounty hunter
Let no man put asunder or else they be put under
As in six feet, got an imperial fleet
Backin me up gonna blow up any attempt to defeat
They gotta death star, got four payments on my car
Hand it over to hammer head at mos eisley bar
He used to carjack, now he's a barback
Just goes to show how you can get back on the right track
As for me that's not an option can't say that with more clarity
Me going legit would be jar jar in speech therapy

 

Great, it's DJ Jazzy Jaygo. Someone fetch me a rabid Wookiee.

 

Jedi masters just don't understand...(record scratching noises)

 

In the non-SW category, here are some Neighborhood-Appropriate Movies That I Wouldn't Mind Sitting In The Back Yard And Risking The West Nile Virus To Watch:

Galaxy Quest
The Fifth Element
Ghostbusters (the kewl pic of Kev inspired me )
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Almost anything by Pixar
X-Men or X-2

 

I like the Ghostbusters idea. Anybody have a widescreen copy of it?

 

OK, how about this list:

Star Wars: A New Hope
Galaxy Quest
The Fifth Element
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Ghostbusters
Sleepy Hollow

Suggestions?

Comments?

Changes?

Tepid applause?

 

All of the above.(applauses tepidedly while commenting on suggestions of changes!!!!!!)

Chuck

 

yep yep, sounds cool. word man word. Tim, you my Jedi dog!

 

Works for me.

 

Word!

I think my DVD copy of 'Ghostbusters' is widescreen, if not I'm sure Kev has it- go figure!

 

I got widescreen DVD Ghostbusters.

Of course.

 

So is everyone cool with this? I'm open to any suggestions or changes. Or, you can always bend my will with liquor.

And it looks like it may just be ESB instead of ANH.

 

So, did we decide on ESB or ANH? I've seen ANH on the website.

Anyway, posted this on Captain Comics' forum, and this at MSC's and some info on the MSCA's on-line calendar.

Also emailed some radio and tv buds the other day, and told everyone at the MSCA dinner meeting last night.

Just trying to spread some of that SMT propaganda around! Now to go buy some bug spray...