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A cartridge-based film format using 8mm wide film. Was commonly used to make home movies from the mid 60s to the early 80s.
I found an old super 8 film my parents filmed 50 years ago. I think it might be porn.
by 8Bit_Cat July 31, 2024
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A motion picture film format using 16mm wide film. Invented in 1923 as a home movie format because 35mm was (and still is) too expensive. Was commonly used in lower budget movies, educational films, and television productions throughout the 20th century.
I was watching an educational 16mm film about zinc when Bart Simpson made a nose-picking joke.
by 8Bit_Cat July 31, 2024
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Ride on cars are the coolest fucking thing ever invented.
"Ride on cars are the coolest fucking thing ever invented."

-Huggbees
by 8Bit_Cat July 28, 2024
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A pre-decimal British denomination used until 1971. It was valued at one twentieth of a pound and at twelve old penny's, during the process of decimalisation, they could be exchanged for 5p (£0.05).

TL:DR old coin for 5 pence.
"Hey look, I found some shillings dated to the 60s! In 1971 they'd be worth £3.85."
by 8Bit_Cat May 18, 2023
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Used in movies when the producers have too much money.
The cinema is presenting a movie in 70mm, they probably have too much money.
by 8Bit_Cat July 31, 2024
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"I just got myself an Afga Isolette!"
"Don't you mean Agfa?"
by 8Bit_Cat July 31, 2024
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