Posts by Rob W

I work for a major theatre chain and had to answer an angry e-mail from a customer today who was livid that we were not offering the 70th anniversary screening in an area where we were the only option. Having read about Fathom events...

I saw the restored TEMPLE DRAKE in 35mm at last year's TCM Classic Film Festival ; it was a spectacular restoration and one of the highlights of the festival. HOOP-LA was also premiered in a new restoration that year. This year I saw...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein  Allen, I strongly agree with you. This is a very odd choice to convert to 3D.  I would almost say bad choice. Not a great film by any means, and I am certain that if we had a list of...

The Jim Carrey remake has been a rumour for close to ten years now. I wouldn't be holding my breath for it to appear anytime soon.

TCM is promoting the World Premiere of the 60th anniversary restoration of SITR at next month's TCM Classic Film Festival; my guess is a Blu-Ray announcement is on the horizon.

The titles are also well within the 1:85-safe area - almost always strong proof of the correct ratio.

Quote:Originally Posted by haineshisway I've said this before elsewhere, but it would be fun to sit people in a room and play them some compressed and uncompressed tracks side by side, without telling them which is which. Lossless...

TCM announced today that Dick Van Dyke is going to introduce a program of Laurel and Hardy shorts at this year's Turner Classic Movies Film Festival April 12-15 in Hollywood. No info yet on the shorts they will be running.

Quote:Originally Posted by David Weicker So, did TT continue their practice and include a magnet? David Yes

Restored HD masters are not created just to satisfy the home video market. With high-definition television becoming the norm anyone without a library of HD titles is not going to make a lot of sales. The studios are also mastering many...