When tickets went on sale, Search for Paradise was advertised as a faded pink print (3 strip I guess) and now ArcLight's site says nothing about the format. You have been warned. Frankly if it's pink I think it should be substantially discounted, but then again they did nothing last time I saw HTWWW when the sound had an awfully annoying loud groan through the last 3/4 of the movie and they said and did nothing about it. I would have offered return passes or at least concession vouchers. That would have been the classy thing to do, but I have never found the operation or administration of this venue (or its chain) to be anything remotely close to that word.Professor Echo said:Carter, after some deliberation, I decided what the hell and bought a ticket for tomorrow afternoon's digital screening of SOUTH SEAS. I figured no one could be a better judge of whether it was an effective presentation for me than ME! So I am giving this one a chance, but most likely will not go to any of the other digital showings unless I am very impressed.
Of course, the best seats were taken already the day before the screening, but I got an ok one. For the other three screenings I am going to, GRIMM, SEARCH FOR PARADISE and THIS IS CINERAMA Anniversary screening on Sunday night, the seats are only fair, with the latter being the worst one. Well, I had been traveling most of the summer and didn't know anything about the festival until three days ago when I saw a promo on TCM for it. Wherever I sit I will have a good time and enjoy the shows.
I'll report back here on the screenings and hope others will too!