It was thirty years ago today...

Star Wars premiered. I was at the Essex Green movie theater with my mom and dad.

Essex Green was a General Cinema theater, which I think are gone now, but if this looks familiar, you've been to one:

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And hey, here's the original Star Wars trailer (I can't believe that I actually remember seeing this; I don't remember what movie I saw it before...)

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(Today is also my mom's birthday. Guess what my dad had thought would be a great present for him her thirty years ago?)

I believe I officially qualify as "old" now.

ETA:

The original New York Times review of the film (no registration necessary for this).

Star Wars, in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies.