Oklahoma! (1 Viewer)

[Adam Lenhardt]

How's the Region 1 DVD? On Ebert and Roeper, it was mentioned that this was filmed at 30 fps... that should mean that there is no 3:2 pulldown, and thus a smoother picture. Anyone know?

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

Good theory, but no prize. This is a pretty mediocre transfer, from the not-so-good-old Fox days.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Ugh. Hopefully they'll do a re-release on this great musical.

 

[Steve Tannehill]

The DVD version is the 30fps Todd-AO version of the film, and the 3-2 pulldown detection is indeed not indicated. But with the right line-doubler, even 3-2 pulldown elimination is not an issue.

Oh, and agreed, the transfer is mediocre.

- Steve

 

[Hendrik]

...if your set-up allows you to play R2/PAL discs, I can recommend this DVD of the London stage version:
http://www.blackstar.co.uk/video/item/7000000058783
. . .

 

[Steve Tannehill]

Hendrik, I'll second that, although some of us might find the sight of a singing, dancing Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), too much to handle!
- Steve

 

[Peter Kline]

My understanding is that the Todd AO version needs a restoration. The material used by the Goldwyn Company (who had distribution rights) back in the 70s for a theatrical release was not in the best of shape (the version on the DVD).. There's a lot of color shifting from scene to scene. Because this version has passed from one company to another through the years, I wonder if any original elements remain? Also the Todd AO version was filmed in Eastman Color - which means FADE.

Peter

 

[DaViD Boulet]

The dvd is THX certified...if that tells you anything

 

[Peter Kline]

"THX Certified" means nothing. Garbage in, garbage out. All it means is a royalty to Mr. Luca$ and that the DVD was mastered to certain standards that only he and his people know what they are for sure. .

 

[DaViD Boulet]

Actually I take issue with that, Peter.
Thinking of the Abyss, King and I, South Pacific...
THX certainly *does* tell you something. By and large it tells you that a particular DVD is probably mastered from a non-anamorphic recycled laserdisc transfer.
dave

 

[John Knowles]

A local theater is showing this in Todd-AO (they claim to have the equipment to project it) so I'll have to go check it out this week and see how good/bad their print is, color-wise...