A film for every day of the year
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surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
Well there is the Charles Lindberg ticker tape parade in New York..
This took place June 13th 1927 - but that date has already been filled..
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Per request by bellaozzydog I've put it all in a spreadsheet, seeing as the character limit here was making it unwieldy. I've corrected a few clangers, hopefully it is more or less up to date.
SpookyFrank
Float like a caterpillar, sting like a tree
Argo - US embassy in Tehran overrun, November 4th 1979.
Spandex
A crazy bulbous punchbag of sound
15th February - in Some Like It Hot, Joe & Jerry witness the St Valentine day massacre, but we've had a few films on 14/2. However, they then dress as women, join an all women band and get the overnight train to Miami, where the band parties into the early hours of 15/2.
A380
How do I change this 'custom title' thing then?
13th August. Police investigating the Great Train Robbery (8th August already covered) arrive at a deserted Letherslade Farm. The overlooked forensic evidence leads to many convictions.
Buster. (or the Great Train Robbery) but Buster is better.
Buster. (or the Great Train Robbery) but Buster is better.
surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
January 12th (1992) - 2001: A Space Odyssey..
During the deactivation of Hal 9000 - the computer reveals the date it became operational...
This occurs around the 3:20 mark....
During the deactivation of Hal 9000 - the computer reveals the date it became operational...
This occurs around the 3:20 mark....
A380
How do I change this 'custom title' thing then?
February 13. First of three nights of the firebombing of Dresden.
Slaughter House5. Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) - IMDb
(Although of course dates are meaningless to Trafmorgladons)
Slaughter House5. Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) - IMDb
(Although of course dates are meaningless to Trafmorgladons)
Indeliblelink
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I've not seen this, I've no intention of seeing this but I'm guessing at least part of it takes place on 2nd January.
surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
Or Tralfamadorians....
Spandex
A crazy bulbous punchbag of sound
Also on 2nd January - the commodities floor scene in Trading Places.I've not seen this, I've no intention of seeing this but I'm guessing at least part of it takes place on 2nd January.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Dammit, 17 April already taken 
At least it's an appropriate film, as the track of the same name appears on the Grosse Point Blank soundtrack
At least it's an appropriate film, as the track of the same name appears on the Grosse Point Blank soundtrack
JimW
支那暗杀团
Made me look for the prom in Carrie and one fan site says it was May 25. We have something for that thoughDammit, 17 April already taken
At least it's an appropriate film, as the track of the same name appears on the Grosse Point Blank soundtrack
Spandex
A crazy bulbous punchbag of sound
DaveCinzano - can you swap this in for 17th April? The Grosse Point Blank school reunion is a much better choiceDammit, 17 April already taken
At least it's an appropriate film, as the track of the same name appears on the Grosse Point Blank soundtrack
(and while you're at it American Graffiti is 19th August, not 16th).
Thanx, you're a
Indeliblelink
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May 4th, obviously the day the first Death Star got blown up.
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Will do - I aim to do all updates as an evening thing so I can blitz it in one go, so nobody panic if changes aren't effected immediatelyDaveCinzano - can you swap this in for 17th April? The Grosse Point Blank school reunion is a much better choice
(and while you're at it American Graffiti is 19th August, not 16th).
Thanx, you're a
Spandex
A crazy bulbous punchbag of sound
23rd February - Laura Palmer murdered in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
23rd May - monster attacks NY in Cloverfield on the evening of 22/5, but that's taken. However, our irritating band of protagonists continue to bumble around the city well into 23/5.
23rd May - monster attacks NY in Cloverfield on the evening of 22/5, but that's taken. However, our irritating band of protagonists continue to bumble around the city well into 23/5.
A380
How do I change this 'custom title' thing then?
Will do - I aim to do all updates as an evening thing so I can blitz it in one go, so nobody panic if changes aren't effected immediately
It’s almost as if your job is more important than a film spreadsheet on the internet!
SpookyFrank
Float like a caterpillar, sting like a tree
No Direction Home: 17th May - Bob Dylan's 'Judas' gig in Manchester.
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Gaps:
January - 17 days
February -12 11 days
March - 24 days
April - 11 days
May - 10 days
June - 11 days
July -18 17 days
August - 14 days
September - 18 days
October -19 20 days
November -18 17 days
December - 19 days
January - 17 days
February -
March - 24 days
April - 11 days
May - 10 days
June - 11 days
July -
August - 14 days
September - 18 days
October -
November -
December - 19 days
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DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
It's all up to date
SpookyFrank
Float like a caterpillar, sting like a tree
It's all up to date
Still missing Argo
e2a: It's down as October instead of November.
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Apols - for some reason I put it in October. Sorted.Still missing Argo
e2a: It's down as October instead of November.
