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Opinion. Newer scanners are better. More film friendly. More bit depth. Higher resolution. Would a major difference be seen on a 4k Blu-ray comparing a 2007 scan and a 2024 scan. I don’t believe major. Especially after compression. The main reason to re-scan on newer gear is more toward...

Why would they focus something designed to be out, if the filmmaker is overseeing?

A very thoughtful and meticulously prepared video. One point does not tell the precise story, and that is the comment re running the OCN through printers/scanners and the perceived value of the OCN reels. Film printers and scanners are two very different mechanisms. While a physical film to...

Totally agree with your point that the majority of viewers have no basis for understanding how these films initially looked. And presumably don’t care.

I doubt that many home video fans being labeled as “purists” have an inkling of what’s behind creating a perfect or near perfect video representation of a film. Most will have an absolute memory of what a film looked like on their neighborhood screen thirty years ago, but no concept of things...

Thanks for chiming in, Robert. One very important point that you’ve made is the concept of viewing methodology for the masses. I neglected to bring this up. The way that most civilians are viewing these are via low-end Costco specials, where bigger always outshines quality. And the studios...

My reps attempted to find a facility, but failed, inclusive of the new division of Betty Ford. Seems they only treat those still using Windows 10 and AOL. I spent years attempting to work within the MS systems, had multiple computers, until I discovered the Xerox GUI c. 1981. Couldn’t be...

Actually, no other computer will meet my needs as I live within the Apple Multiverse.

The overriding disconnect here seems to be the filmmaker/studio/IP owner releasing what they want vs attending to the fan base. The unfortunate reality today is probably that for these films to sell in requisite numbers, they must attract the crowd that never saw them via film, and now will...

Or any archive. Plenty of original prints out there, including UK dye transfer on Star Wars.

The answer then is buy Disney.

There is no Star Wars restoration necessary. Sit back. Relax. Breathe deeply. All is well.

Not sure that I believe it, as it would have been totally unnecessary, regardless of who confirmed.

We do?

Allow me to chime in again, and possibly clarify. Very much akin to Titanic, these films seemingly were restricted during production based upon accessible technology - be it film stock, optics - whatever. The original filmmaker, by virtue of newer technologies, has seen fit to update the way...

While I’ve not had the time to read through the past several days of this thread, I can at least hopefully explain my perspective toward these films. I perceive films as fitting into two very distinct categories — pure popcorn entertainment vs art. While there can be cross-overs, and there are...

To be clear, that's incorrect, as THESE THREE FILMS along with Titanic should be considered apart from all other reviews. Honestly, how many situations have you seen occur, via which the original filmmaker reorients the look, resolution, grain structure et al of his or her film to purposely...

Not vision alone, but vision linked to the final presentation. The three films in discussion have been de-grained, digitally adapted and then given a light wash of digital noise to imitate grain.

You’re referencing apples, oranges and pomegranates. Very different types of films, by very different filmmakers, via different taking technologies, film stocks — and most important — the original desires of the director, producer and cinematographer. Most important, you’re equating a film...

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I believe I made it known via text that the imagery had been digitally altered. Have you seen the new 4k disc? It sounds as if you don’t like what you’re seeing.

Over four decades James Cameron has "only" directed about a dozen films. Far fewer than John Ford. But all of these had the complication of sound. Disney (bless their souls) is about to release three that fans have been craving since the days of the mutoscope - so it seems. Aliens (1986), The...