Tonight - Several Old Racing Movies On
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Tonight - Several Old Racing Movies On
In case you are interested, things start off with the classic "Grand Prix" at 8 pm, followed by "The Green Helmet" and then several older racer movies after that.
The shows are TCM (Turner).
I'm looking forward to Green Helmet, since it's the only one I've not seen previously. Here's a note I got from a friend on it. "Watch for the 1960 MGA Sebring Twin Cams early on in the movie. The scene is during some credits as I recall, but you will get a good glimpse of #38, #39 and #40 Twin Cam on the first lap. Film was produced in 1962 with actual footage from Sebring, LeMans and the Mille Miglia. Campy movie but fun, not released in the US. Set your recorder as you will want to go back over some of the scenes."
The shows are TCM (Turner).
I'm looking forward to Green Helmet, since it's the only one I've not seen previously. Here's a note I got from a friend on it. "Watch for the 1960 MGA Sebring Twin Cams early on in the movie. The scene is during some credits as I recall, but you will get a good glimpse of #38, #39 and #40 Twin Cam on the first lap. Film was produced in 1962 with actual footage from Sebring, LeMans and the Mille Miglia. Campy movie but fun, not released in the US. Set your recorder as you will want to go back over some of the scenes."
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I couldn't help but notice your leanings toward Morris Garage/Triumph types in your past. I guess you've heard all the Lucas electric jokes ever made
Thanks for the heads up on some classic movies, maybe I'll watch one.~ Steven
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I saw Grand Prix when it was first showing in theaters.
It played at Lowes Theater in Norfolk and was shown in wide screen Cinerama. I was blown away. I felt like I was in the car with James Garner and taking the turns at Monte Carlo.
It's a great movie but the small screen doesn't do it justice.
It played at Lowes Theater in Norfolk and was shown in wide screen Cinerama. I was blown away. I felt like I was in the car with James Garner and taking the turns at Monte Carlo.
It's a great movie but the small screen doesn't do it justice.
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Grand Prix is now available in DVD (which I have) and I can tell you that watching it on a HD plasma screen is awesome in any size - the enhancements make it as good or better than the original.
I too originally saw it on the wide screen Cinerama and was on pins and needles from the opening sights and sounds!
Lucas jokes... yes, I think I've heard them all. One of my favorite patches says "Lucas Challenge". It was intended to advertise a special race series but most motorheads know what it reallys stands for.
I too originally saw it on the wide screen Cinerama and was on pins and needles from the opening sights and sounds!
Lucas jokes... yes, I think I've heard them all. One of my favorite patches says "Lucas Challenge". It was intended to advertise a special race series but most motorheads know what it reallys stands for.
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Originally Posted by zzziippyyy,May 8 2008, 07:22 PM
watching Gran Prix now....WOW looks awesome! Great in-car shots for a movie this old.
One of the main reason one should see this film is for the camera effects. And remember too -- these were all done the hard way; there was no computer imaging back in 1966!
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Originally Posted by batguano,May 8 2008, 10:34 AM
I saw Grand Prix when it was first showing in theaters.
It played at Lowes Theater in Norfolk and was shown in wide screen Cinerama. I was blown away. I felt like I was in the car with James Garner and taking the turns at Monte Carlo.
It's a great movie but the small screen doesn't do it justice.
It played at Lowes Theater in Norfolk and was shown in wide screen Cinerama. I was blown away. I felt like I was in the car with James Garner and taking the turns at Monte Carlo.
It's a great movie but the small screen doesn't do it justice.
I still remember seeing it at the theatre. Just amazing.