Old Films

[barry1010]

Why were roman numerals used to show when the film was made? The film industry was forward thinking and cutting edge so why use such an outdated format?

[Ken4155]

Appears to be so that the viewer doesn't realise just how 'old' the film or production is.

https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/10149/why-do-studios-use-roman-numerals-in-the-copyright-notice-in-the-end-credits

[barry1010]

Thanks, Ken, it's obvious now it's been pointed out, I didn't realise that roman numerals were still being used.

[ToraToraTora]

They use them for the superbowl too.

[ToraToraTora]

This year was LVII.....

[barry1010]

57.

This year is MMXXIII

[ToraToraTora]

I meant this year's superbowl!

[ToraToraTora]

They are numbered the first one was 1967.

[barry1010]

Oh! I have no idea what a superbowl is

[ToraToraTora]

NFL ? American Football?

[barry1010]

Nope, not interested in sport nor the USA

[ToraToraTora]

Seriously, no sport nor anything about the USA interests you?

[barry1010]

Seriously

[barry1010]

Sport is for doing, not watching

[ToraToraTora]

Right oh barry, whatever.

[douglas9401]

A tribute to the young Polanski