Great write-up. I also purchased this set and viewed them for the first time, expecting some dated SF, but was surprised how good the first one was. I ended up reading the excellent book, too. Like you, I found the last two almost unwatchable.
They played Chronos at the IMAX near my university every Friday night at 9PM. I lost count after seeing it 16 times with various friends over the years there. It was an experience that I knew could never be replicated without my own personal IMAX and a 70mm print.
For those who haven't seen...
I'm not sure how it took me so long to discover this forum, but after purchasing the Hitchcock set to watch one of my favorites again, Rope, I watched The Man Who Knew Too Much next and was blown away by the gorgeous restoration. Mr. Harris discusses it in the included documentary and a quick...