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Special When Lit
Turvey:
http://www.pbs.co.uk/157/Special-When-Lit/92
SKY Channel 166 Sunday 8.30pm
--- Quote --- They were the epitome of cool and made more money than Hollywood - not bad for a game that could never be won.
Much like the mobile gaming in the 21st century, pinball machines in the 1950s and 60s took the world by storm.
These twinkling, mechanical beauties are rarely seen today. But a sub-culture of passionate fans, collectors, designers and champion players keep the iconic game alive.
Much like other obsessive hobbies, 'pinheads' are predominantly middle-aged and male. Much of their time is spent in bars or basements amongst flashing lights and tinkling sounds. A game to us, but to them, it's a sport and a lifestyle.
Special When Lit is a nostalgic, whimsical and touching documentary, features a cast of occasionally eccentric but always likeable characters, and tells the definitive story of the pinball machine - a game which can't be digitally reproduced.
Sure plays a mean pinball.
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wp34:
Thanks for the tip. Found it on another channel. :cheers:
SammyWI:
Available on Netflix streaming. Added to my list. Thanks for the heads up.
Dervacumen:
I stumbled upon this a few months ago about 1/3 of the way though. It's definitely worth a look. I ended up playing my MAME machine shortly afterwards since I don't have a pin.
yotsuya:
Just let me know what shipping to AZ is, James.
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