Post by twothousandonemark on Feb 7, 2021 16:32:56 GMT
Back to the Future
Citizen Kane
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Star Wars
Each still in my top 10 all-time.
BTTF - My first ever owned VHS movie, from McDonald's of all places. Also probably my first genuine nostalgic film which is is funny since that's a premise of the movie.
CK - I watched one time. Then another upon studying the critical acclaims of Eberts & Maltins. More viewings to follow, my eyes opening more each time. Ebert's DVD commentary was the real enlightenment, laying down the ways CK help pave the future of modern cinema. Now I just plain love the movie.
Raiders - My first blockbuster purchase from Columbia House VHS, allowing me re-watches & re-examinations. That showed me the blockbuster likes of Jaws or Terminator were far more than just popcorn.
Star Wars - THX VHS box. Re-visiting in full my first time since as a kid watching it in parts from birthday parties as a 5yr old. The art & craft of SW began to shine through, & its place in cinematic lore as well.