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Author Topic: I'm out of the business!! Bruce McGee Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1776 From: Asheville, NC USA... Nowhere in Particular. Registered: Aug 1999 posted 11-08-2012 05:15 PM                     I'm no longer in the cinema business. I couldn't work enough to really stay on top of everything like I wanted, so I decided to go. Dont be sorry for me. I'll still be here, and I'll be OK.  |  IP: Logged David M. Leugers Film Handler Posts: 43 From: Fairfield, Ohio, united States of America Registered: Jan 2005 posted 11-15-2012 12:24 AM                     Sometimes one knows when to leave. Better than staying too long, Bruce it would only drain your soul. Here's to all the professionals in the booth like yourself that provided me with many many years of great enjoyment. I have not seen a poorly presented film on the big screen in over 30 years. You guys knew what you were doing and did it well.  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 11-15-2012 01:20 AM                     Best of luck Bruce. I left the business in '07 after a total of 27 years. I love this business and am hoping I can return to it. But they'll have to teach me all this digital stuff.  |  IP: Logged Kenneth Wuepper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1026 From: Saginaw, MI, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 11-17-2012 07:33 AM                     Hello Bruce, I am still handling the reels and loving every minute while it lasts. Now you will have time to experiment with your Allen Organ and other worthwhile projects. Break a leg! KEN  |  IP: Logged Tony Gallimore Expert Film Handler Posts: 108 From: Willis, Virginia, USA Registered: Jul 2009 posted 11-17-2012 11:10 PM                     Bruce, your announcement brings with it a lot of mixed emotions. This business really gets in your blood. I had always hoped to jump on the Blue Ridge Parkway and drop down your way in hopes of meeting you in person, but that didn't happen, even though we're geographically not too far apart. Best of everything in your future endeavors... maybe our paths will still cross someday.  |  IP: Logged Bruce McGee Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1776 From: Asheville, NC USA... Nowhere in Particular. Registered: Aug 1999 posted 11-18-2012 04:33 PM                     Thanks guys. I'm not going anywhere. Staying in western NC, of course. I decided that it was time when my employee evaluation went to hell overnight because 'we got rid of film.' In the past week, my issues with shingles has lessened, and that is nothing short of wonderful! There is no showmanship with digital. I could bypass the automation on the film projectors and use the curtains, etc. I did wind up getting alot of film equipment, so it wasn't all bad!!  |  IP: Logged Bruce Hansen Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 847 From: Stone Mountain, GA, USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 11-20-2012 07:18 PM                     I hope you will find something else to do that you enjoy as much as film.  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 11-21-2012 03:31 PM                     It's sad to hear that digital takes all the control away from the operator. Keep us informed about your progress Bruce. It's my guess that for years to come 35mm prints of classics will be available. Perhaps you could open a classic house.  |  IP: Logged

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