Yesterday I braved the dark at the Koning Micro Cinema to find a seat for a showing of found and treasured 8- and 16-mm films at the Home Movie Day. A and I witnessed a grandfather's 1960s trip to Japan and Hawaii, a young shipman's wrestling match with his lover before he ran off, a spirited, Orphan Annie-inspired rendition of various Halloween songs, and some open-water swim races.Heard at the festival (on and off screen):
*Mom, I'm sorry that I said out (US pronunciation); I forgot that I was Canadian.
*If I touch your face in the dark, I don't mean to.
*I almost kissed you just then.
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I'm so glad you came to the screening! I'm one of the Home Movie Day (Grand Rapids) coordinators and was the little girl singing Halloween songs in the super 8 film. I'd love to read more overheard snippets...
i left the quote list at home! And only approximated your brother's statement. What was it exactly?
[such a lovely event, margo!]
These are great quotes! I love all the little words that are exchanged at these screenings, and I usually can't hear them (I was with Margo behind the projectors). If you have more quotes, I'd love to hear them!
I'm afraid I missed this, as I just found out about it today. It sounds like a lot of fun. I have around 10-20 reels of 8mm given to me by my grandmother after my grandfather passed away that I have been meaning to run through the projector or editor I also was given. There's also one reel I shot when I was a kid that I can't currently remember the content of.
Any idea yet if there will be a Home Movie Day in Grand Rapids next year?
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