A Few Words About A few words about...™ My Fair Lady (Take Two) -- in Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

[OliverK]

Baraka is in the works like Samsara AFAIK. I thought Cleopatra was scanned in 4K. And we need "West Side Story".

The data from the previous 8k scan of Baraka apparently was discarded and going back and scanning it again for UHD is something that the owners may not want to risk as the financial rewards will probably be slim. I would expect that they release Samsara first and if the sales are good enough go back to Baraka.

Cleopatra was one of the very first 4k scans and it is not up to the current standards of modern 8k scans and the Blu-ray is not exactly a shining example of perfection.
Hopefully Fox will see fit to make Cleopatra the first 70mm movie that they revisit.

 

[PMF]

ALL of the aforementioned; no matter the order.
I'd buy each and every one in 4K UHD - DAY ONE - just to support the cause;
despite my not being set up, yet, with a 4K panel, et al.

 

[Dave Moritz]

The 1080p version looks very good but if it comes out on 4K UHD BD I will for sure be adding it to my 4K UHD collection! Robert you did a great job restoring MFL and it looks great!

 

[Robert Harris]

The 1080p version looks very good but if it comes out on 4K UHD BD I will for sure be adding it to my 4K UHD collection! Robert you did a great job restoring MFL and it looks great!

Kind words always appreciated. Looks four times better in 4k, as the resolution is built in.

 

[david hare]

If only, or when? Fox seems to be pretty proactive on its 4K/UHD/HDR titles.

 

[Dave Moritz]

Did MFL ever get a 70mm film print? Was just wondering as if so it would be a great movie to see from 70mm or if not a 4K DCP.

 

[Robert Harris]

Did MFL ever get a 70mm film print? Was just wondering as if so it would be a great movie to see from 70mm or if not a 4K DCP.

Yes. CBS properly supported their asset, with a new recorded 65mm negative, datasat track, and fully timed answer print.

I don't believe in 70mm projection, except in special circumstances, on proper equipment, and most importantly, with trained projectionists -- reel to reel.

Far too many prints damaged, at too high a cost.

 

[Andrew Budgell]

For Canadians: Cineplex will screen My Fair Lady across the country as part of their Classic Film Series in October. I'm really looking forward to this--it will be my first time seeing the film on the big screen!

https://www.cineplex.com/Movie/my-fair-lady-classic-films

 

[Robert Harris]

For Canadians: Cineplex will screen My Fair Lady across the country as part of their Classic Film Series in October. I'm really looking forward to this--it will be my first time seeing the film on the big screen!

https://www.cineplex.com/Movie/my-fair-lady-classic-films

Depends upon how it's being presented

 

[Worth]

I'm pretty sure Cineplex has projected blu-ray on occasion.

 

[dpippel]

For any Amazon Prime members who might be interested, the 50th Anniversary Blu-ray price is only $10.11 today:

https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Lady-Bl...01878004&sr=8-1&keywords=my+fair+lady+blu+ray

Unfortunately it's a Prime exclusive.

 

[PMF]

The 1080p version looks very good but if it comes out on 4K UHD BD I will for sure be adding it to my 4K UHD collection! Robert you did a great job restoring MFL and it looks great!

Not even set up yet for 4K. Nonetheless, when a 4K UHD copy of "My Fair Lady" is offered, I fully plan on buying one anyway; just to plain out support this magnificent job, that has never paled nor taken for granted since its 50th Anniversary release.
Genius revealing the work of geniuses past.

 

[usrunnr]

Kind words always appreciated. Looks four times better in 4k, as the resolution is built in.

I'd buy half a dozen copies at least for gifts and for myself.

 

[PMF]

For any Amazon Prime members who might be interested, the 50th Anniversary Blu-ray price is only $10.11 today:

https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Lady-Bl...01878004&sr=8-1&keywords=my+fair+lady+blu+ray

Unfortunately it's a Prime exclusive.

Is there actually anyone left at HTF who hasn't seen the 50th Anniversary edition?
No shame if you haven't; but shame if you don't purchase it today, at $10.11
This singular title, restoration and transfer is more of a steal than any of the other July/August sales.
Don't miss out.

 

[dpippel]

I haven't seen it! But I *did* take advantage of my own post and now own the disc. Just have to find the time to screen it.

BTW, the price has dropped to $9.96 and it's no longer a Prime exclusive.

 

[nara]

I saw this projected in 4K on the big screen at Bradford last Friday.

Absolutely stunning! Well done Mr. Harris.

 

[Robert Harris]

I saw this projected in 4K on the big screen at Bradford last Friday.

Absolutely stunning! Well done Mr. Harris.

That is the best way to see it.

 

[B-ROLL]

That is the best way to see it.

Better than a relatively virgin (restored) print in a 70mm theatre ?

 

[Robert Harris]

Better than a relatively virgin (restored) print in a 70mm theatre ?

Yes. On a large format screen, and presuming that both have proper projection.

 

[richardburton84]

My Fair Lady is one of the 25 films inducted into the National Film Registry this year:

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/...-fair-lady-national-film-registry-1203087491/