As someone who lived through the glory days of VHS tapes, let me tell you, it brings back a flood of memories. The struggle to rewind a tape without damaging it, the fear of getting tangled film strips, and the joy of popping in a favorite movie for the umpteenth time. Oh, the good old days!
As someone who came of age during the golden era of home video, do you recall those magical times when you’d insert a cassette into your trusty VCR? Oh, the joy of watching a movie, even if it meant having to “rewind with care” and untangle the film strip afterwards. It wasn’t always perfect, but the fun we had made up for any minor inconvenience.
The DVD may have made its way into homes and replaced VHS tapes, but it doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten our favorite pastime. A lot of people on Reddit have been looking back at their childhood moments of watching VHS tapes on repeat as a kid and threw back to a lot of family-friendly classics. @SylancerPrime recalled a Walt Disney Animated Studios Feature with your favorite literature outlaw character in the form of a red fox:
The Disney animated version of “Robin Hood”.
…Ooh da la lee, ooh da la lee, golly what a day.
Disney never fails to spark curiosity in children about English folklore characters, by creating lively stories with talking animals. This has led many Reddit users down memory lane, reminiscing about Robin Hood, even recalling him as someone’s first crush. After all, we were young! @jharrisimages also suggested another animated masterpiece that would captivate fantasy enthusiasts and admirers of J.R.R. Tolkien alike.
For me it was the Rankin and Bass animated Hobbit film. None of my friends knew or cared about hobbits until Fellowship came out when we were 15. Felt so good to be vindicated after years of being a nerd to see everybody suddenly start giving a shit about DC, Marvel, Star Wars and LotR.
The live-action Lord of the Rings films remain a timeless and captivating series that will endure forever. It’s truly a source of pride for a Lord of the Rings fan to have watched the original 1977 animated television special before the Peter Jackson movies. In today’s world, it’s hard not to be considered a fan or enthusiast with franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and Lord of the Rings consistently breaking box office records. @originalbrowncoat chose Peter Pan, but not the Disney animated film commonly associated with that title.
Mary Martin as Peter Pan
As a gamer, I’ve got to say, it was mind-blowing to witness Peter Pan take flight with the Darling Children in an enchanting animated spectacular back in the day! Mary Martin, the Broadway star, breathed life into that role from 1954 to 1960. Fast forward to the ’90s, and kids like me could catch the stage musical at home on our VCRs when it was released on video. A few years later, we could rewatch it on DVD. The magic didn’t stop there; in 2014, NBC even produced a live musical special inspired by this timeless tale!
All Dogs Go to Heaven and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
Gathering around the living room with family to revisit cherished childhood movies is a special bonding experience. These films, such as ‘An American Tail’ and ‘All Dogs Go to Heaven’, not only offer captivating stories but also convey important lessons about loss, family, friendship, and resilience. Characters like Fievel Mousekewitz and Charlie B. Barkin serve as inspiring role models for young viewers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with determination. I wholeheartedly agree with @Vox_Mortem’s suggestion of revisiting these VHS classics!
1. Way of rephrasing (informal and conversational): Instead of saying “Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, and Spaceballs”, you could say “I’m thinking about watching Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, and Spaceballs tonight. By the way, remember when Men in Tights came out during junior high?”
Among these four films, there are some real gems that truly stand out. For instance, watching Labyrinth was my first encounter with David Bowie and the dark storyline of rescuing a baby from the Goblin King left me quite spooked. On the other hand, no matter how old you grow, The Princess Bride, Spaceballs and Robin Hood: Men in Tights will never fail to tickle your funny bone.
Among the VHS tapes from my childhood that hold a special place in my heart are adaptations of Roald Dahl books such as “Matilda,” which ignited my passion for reading, and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” where I would compile a list of candies mentioned in the movie and store it within the VHS case. I mustn’t overlook the 1994 family film “The Little Rascals” with Alfalfa serenading Darla, and Buckwheat singing about pickles. A lesser-known gem that introduced me to Frances McDormand was “Madeline,” where I would rewatch it again and again, enjoying the school girls’ repetition of, “Good night, good night, Miss Clavel.”
Reflecting on the nostalgia of Reddit users recalling the days of VHS, it takes me back to those moments when I’d open multiple VHS tapes and share them with my family for viewing pleasure. Even though we now have top-notch streaming platforms to revisit our cherished childhood memories, home videos remain instrumental in bringing classic movies onto our TV screens, creating endless opportunities for repeated enjoyment.
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2024-08-19 03:07