haineshisway
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They had the new transfers of Rio Bravo and East of Eden up before the Blu or 4K came out.Probably after the initial theatrical run of the 70mm print and after the 4k WHV is released.
They had the new transfers of Rio Bravo and East of Eden up before the Blu or 4K came out.Probably after the initial theatrical run of the 70mm print and after the 4k WHV is released.
They have screwed up the Max streaming service for me. They even showed those new transfers on TCM.They had the new transfers of Rio Bravo and East of Eden up before the Blu or 4K came out.
Quick question, Mr. Harris: other than, say, Dolby Cinema, can a theater projecting digitally match the deep blacks one would see from a 70MM traditionally projected image? I remember seeing quite a few 70MM (and 35MM) films projected at The Music Box in Chicago (yes, they definitely know their way around a 70MM print/projector) and was always blown away by the blacks. Thx!How many domestic venues with large screens are able to run 70mm PROPERLY?
Still not understanding what the overriding interest is in 70mm vs 4k projection. The 4k will be closer to the restored data, and many theaters outside of half a dozen major cities can run 4k.
That’s true but it seems like they are trying a new strategy w The Seachers.They had the new transfers of Rio Bravo and East of Eden up before the Blu or 4K came out.
How many theaters would show this film on their largest screens making the experience akin to seeing the film as it was first released ? In the NY City area once the Ziegfeld Theater closed classic films on large screens disappeared in the area for the most part. Most theaters would show it in a smaller auditorium as most Fathom screenings are. I think anyone lucky enough to see it at the TCM Festival will be the only ones who experience what the film was like when it was new. Though seeing 5 movies a day at the Festival for 4 days might dull that experience
Land of the Pharohs is not The Searchers. Rio Bravo is not The Seachers.They have screwed up the Max streaming service for me. They even showed those new transfers on TCM.
That’s your argument. Granted, The Searchers is a better film but the difference between it and Rio Bravo is not as great as you implied by including Land of the Pharaohs in your comment too. Either way, it’s not a discussion I want to have with you because The Searchers is among my five favorite movies that I’ve watched more than any other film over the last 60 years or so.Land of the Pharohs is not The Searchers. Rio Bravo is not The Seachers.
I disagree. I think you’re just going to have wait a bit for your physical media fix . And I think they want the added “buzz” from this little 70mm tour - and w the pr it will generate - to help spur sales etc. PS - also a new TCM podcast on John Ford. This is all a strategy to build awarenessGIANT as well
Sadly, their new strategy will prevent people who really want to see it from seeing it..
I need to see more concrete details as to whether this limited theatrical release will spur sales or not.I disagree. I think you’re just going to have wait a bit for your physical media fix . And I think they want the added “buzz” from this little 70mm tour - and w the pr it will generate - to help spur sales etc. PS - also a new TCM podcast on John Ford. This is all a strategy to build awareness
GIANT as well
Sadly, their new strategy will prevent people who really want to see it from seeing it..
I forgot people are made of money and cavalierly just book a flight to go see a movie and come backWell, Delta flys into LAX from two NYC airports, so you have a chance on the 3rd and 4th of May in Santa Monica!
Again, if you are dying to see it ASAP, spend the money.I forgot people are made of money and cavalierly just book a flight to go see a movie and come back
Yes will be interesting to see if it makes a difference. One important note, is that WB are really prioritizing getting people back to seeing films in theaters vs. getting people to subscribe to MAX. So while an older strategy would to immediately make things available on MAX, that seemingly isn't happening anymore. To eventize The Searchers restoration seems to be part of this. I'm sure it's an experiment. But this is also, probably wrapped up into the Film Foundation (Spielberg, Scorsese, Paul Thomas Anderson) and that is wrapped up into TCM, and TCM is under the executive watch of the two co-chairs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group - Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca (who are both film lovers.)I need to see more concrete details as to whether this limited theatrical release will spur sales or not.
Maybe for the same reason people are choosing vinyl records instead of CDs.Still not understanding what the overriding interest is in 70mm vs 4k projection. The 4k will be closer to the restored data, and many theaters outside of half a dozen major cities can run 4k.
No. But the alternative?Quick question, Mr. Harris: other than, say, Dolby Cinema, can a theater projecting digitally match the deep blacks one would see from a 70MM traditionally projected image? I remember seeing quite a few 70MM (and 35MM) films projected at The Music Box in Chicago (yes, they definitely know their way around a 70MM print/projector) and was always blown away by the blacks. Thx!
No.I'd love to know more about the restoration, which I'm sure I will do in time. I just couldn't get on with the current Blu-ray, which I believe was made from from the b/w separation dupes, the original negative being faded beyond use. I'm thinking this new restoration (I think we can safely call it that) was made by combining the faded original negative with one of the separation dupes, I believe that Spartacus was done like that. Anyway, I'll be very interested in finding out how it was all done...& seeing the results!
I'm thinking 70mm is a good selling point, just like a 4K scan is for Blu-rays.