Return of a classic

So that is one giant tick from my bucket list! Last night I attend the screening of Ghostbusters, as it returned to UK cinemas for 1 night only (at least for multi-chain cinemas). There is something significantly different about watching a film in the cinema; compared to at home on DVD. There are sounds and sights that seem to go unnoticed on the small screen, which are impossible to miss on a screen larger that the external wall of the average terraced home. Though I have seen Ghostbusters numerous times on DVD, to see it in the cinema, for me, was to see a whole new film. And as I sat in my red felt seat, gazing up to the screen I could feel a surge of both anticipation and excitement pulse through my limbs and torso as that oh so distinctive and welcoming theme tune began!

Many of you know the plotline of the film and those of you who don’t: "Where the heck have you been? Go to your local DVD rental store, hire Ghostbusters and watch it!" So for you almost extinct minority, the plotline follows a trio of scientists who endeavour to pursuit a career in ghostbusting (hunting menacing spirits, which are plaguing the city of New york - at a small fee!) With a classic cast, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis as the Ghostbusters, it is impossible not to love this film for their sheer acting brilliance! I have to confess, that this film also boasts the single occasion in which I can tolerate Sigourney Weaver's acting - which usually consists of drab, predicable and a little robotic - which is maybe why she harnesses the spirit of Zuul so effectively?

As I previously mentioned, cinema viewing is significantly greater than DVD viewing for several reasons, one being that you see and hear things that can go unnoticed on a 14" or even 32" tv. One of these classic moments (which was a totally new experience for myself) was as the streets of New York collapse outside the doomed apartment complex. As the Ghostbusters fall under the streets, you hear a solitary voice from the crowd, in a monotonic and, considering the circumstances, quiet tone call "Oh no Ghostbusters!" Which had me in tears; but they do say it is the simple things in life!

So for those of you, who did miss out, do not fear, as this will probably be just one of many classic pieces of film to return to the big screen, with some local cinemas running special return screenings on a monthly basis. I urge you, one and all, to go see your favourite movie on the big screen as no matter how well you know it - there will be something new for you there!

Until next time....