Nostalgia Now goes to the movies
They don't make movies like they used to!
It's when those images of late-night TV murders remain in your mind that you wonder if this may be the best way to end your night. So the answer is to create your own viewing via DVD and going to Nostalgia Now Movies at the State Theatre.
For me the local picture theatre held all the memories of childhood until it was knocked down in the 80s for a Pizza Hut.
The first movie I saw was Walt Disney's Swiss Family Robinson. Because the island was attacked by pirates, they dug holes for the pirates and tigers to fall in.
From then on I was fixed on the idea of having a tree house. My family was living in the UK at the time and my brother and I dug a pit and cut down bamboo which was growing in a mass at the end of the garden.
We checked the pit after a few days and found the next door neighbour's cat and a hedgehog. So it was not as successful as we thought - there were no pirates or tigers!But the film certainly opened the door to imagination and adventure.
Here is a bit of nostalgia memory.
Dave Rietveld, Rector of Wellspring
1st movie Herbie goes to Monte Carlo
Was it memorable? The movie wasn't, but the occasion was.
Where did you see it? Blacktown NSW Drive-In
Favourite actor Tom Hanks
Why? Captures the moments
If you could star in a film what would it be? The Truman Show
Pam Lake, CMS Secretary
1st movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Was it memorable? Was at the time, not any more!
Where did you see it? Collins St, Melbourne
Favourite actor Colin Firth and Russell Crowe
Why? They play strong characters.
If you could star in a film what would it be? Pride and Prejudice
Louise Priest, priest at Wynyard
1st movie Superman (Black and white version)
Was it memorable? No
Where did you see it? As a kid in Wynyard
Favourite actor Nicole Kidman
Why? She is Australian.
If you could star in a film what would it be?
Something with no crime, no violence.
Phil Rushton, mechanic, Edge Claremont
1st movie The Sound of Music
Was it memorable? Not any more
Where did you see it? Can't remember
Favourite actor Denzel Washington
Why? Variety of characters
If you could star in a film what would it be? Back to the Future
Barbara Robinson, retired teacher, Moonah
1st movie Black Beauty
Was it memorable? Yes, I loved animals and it had a happy ending.
Where did you see it? Somerset UK
Favourite actor Bill Nighy
Why? He's a dish
If you could star in a film what would it be? Strictly Ballroom
From Bruce Geeves, Nostalgia Now
Nostalgia Now's next showing at the State is The Sound of Music on 27 June. Cost $10