This film was not Hard Matted and shot On Technicolor 35mm 4 Perf film,any Ratio from 2.40:1 to 1.33:1 is an acceptable variation on the film if it is BOTH Director and Cinematographer approved,which it is.That said the change from 2.35:1 has not omitted or removed anything,so stop whining.You would have seen the film in 2.40:1 if you went to a 70mm equipped theatre.
It is really dependent on the Distributor whom is restoring and has right to said film and the processes involved.DNR can have many negative side affect and leave a film unwatchable,a pristine 35mm (technicolour) 4 perf print will have a maximum 4k overscan/datacine resolution with 12 million pixels total,how this is ‘restored’ or more appropriately ‘manipulated’ is subject to debate and the team at work.Certain films (2001:A Space Odyssey) lend themselves better to the process because they are shot on 70mm prints(8k resolution) and have a finer grain structure.(Kubrick was also obsessive with quality)Others like “The Last Emperor” have a very delicate and fluid grain that is apparent through-out the Blu-ray release. On the contrary films utilizing a modern Digital Intermediate will have a more clean and sterile look (Gattaca comes to mind) or use this to enhance the cinematographers effect already in use (The Aviator). It is the Directors/Cinematographers choice and quite honestly ends there.That said with the rise of digital 2/4/6k Cameras and Projectors grain will most likely be added or used as tone enhancement and re-enforcement.
I like the Film,I dislike the fact the Wachowski brothers,stole ideas,plotlines and cinematographic techniques(minus Bullet time) which had been better executed.A few of the same sets in Dark City were reused in the Matrix.Combine that with scenes in the Matrix that are IDENTICAL to DARK CITY (Rooftop Chase/Counter-rotating staircase shot) and using the same hue and saturation in the color palette,makes the Matrix far less original,and innovative and more of a hack,asking the same questions. Am I entertained?Mildly. Do I have any respect for the Wachowskis or their film of stolen Ideas? NOT AT ALL
Sean Keeley… Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was complete and utter crap as was War of the Worlds,Oldboy will be crap. Minority Report was Mediocre at best
My nomination goes for George Lucas who has only directed one decent film that being THX 1138
@ Thorsten Funke “…do not want to invest considerable amount of time in learning…”
D: this depresses me, its really not that hard if you are mildly computer/tech literate and rather interesting
@ Thorsten
Ha! Indeed. I do believe the whole point of “high-def” is to emulate the Cinema experience,of which one will only be able to have a crude facsimile of at best,NOT to improve the film in any way,just to show the Directors vision. In any case I would much rather sit and watch a battered and worn distribution copy of some old film in a cinema with cinephiles,film purists and enthusiasts,than watch a Blu-ray Disc in my home theatre, the ambiance and emotion is and will always be worth the price.
One of the best films of ‘08 ( I saw it in early December) the 80’s setting caught me off guard but the sterile,calm cinematography was entrancing,a lovely film.
Gus Van Sant
Paul Thomas Anderson
Wes Anderson (guilty pleasure)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Guillermo del Toro
Alfonso Cuarón
Darren Aronofsky
Wong Kar Wai
Park Chan-wook
Martin Scorsese
Terry Gilliam
Charlie Kaufmann
Crap Monster
Oskar : I like you
Eli : I am NOT a boy.
Ha! I am not trying to be an ass but I do see your point.In any case it is so beautifully shot it really doesn’t matter.
The Pedophilic nature of the older man/caretaker and his true intentions is subject to debate.And a more important one at that.
CM
It is not stated that the old man is Eli’s father,I believe him not to be his father and to be in love with the boy either out of lack of companionship or subservience.His only motive is the feeding and well-being of Eli,exemplified by his self sacrifice. Also I believe Eli to be the embodiment of Oskar’s fantasies,although alter ego is going a bit far,the affectionate undertones are not to be misconstrued as this film is ultimately about acceptance.
Doctor Lemonglow…so what exactly is your stance on the matter, i found PALINDROMES
to carry no pretense and to be an intellectual and emotionally evocative film,all actors are compensated accordingly.The film material features a taboo subject in our society deemed illicit that needs to be addressed.One must consider that moral stances are subjective and fluid,holdouts form outdated ideologies as societal boundaries progress and regress.
“I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life, I absenteed myself from Christian assemblies.”- Benjamin Franklin
Stalker/ Metropolis...Which one should I buy? about 3 years ago
Stalker is a stunningly sparse and cold film and as for Lang “M” would be my favourite as it is encompassing ‘film noir’ .
VELLAEM
Blade Runner is best seen on Blu-ray!
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Storaro, you sell out! about 3 years ago
This film was not Hard Matted and shot On Technicolor 35mm 4 Perf film,any Ratio from 2.40:1 to 1.33:1 is an acceptable variation on the film if it is BOTH Director and Cinematographer approved,which it is.That said the change from 2.35:1 has not omitted or removed anything,so stop whining.You would have seen the film in 2.40:1 if you went to a 70mm equipped theatre.
Univisium = Super 35 2.0
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Directors that consistently make terrible films about 3 years ago
David Twothy
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What is your most memorable film going experience? (Only one per post please!) about 3 years ago
I am quite sure mine would have to be Blade Runner,in an eerily vacant and melancholy cinema;which added to the ambiance.Mesmerizing and hypnotic.
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How important is a perfect image quality for cinephiles? about 3 years ago
It is really dependent on the Distributor whom is restoring and has right to said film and the processes involved.DNR can have many negative side affect and leave a film unwatchable,a pristine 35mm (technicolour) 4 perf print will have a maximum 4k overscan/datacine resolution with 12 million pixels total,how this is ‘restored’ or more appropriately ‘manipulated’ is subject to debate and the team at work.Certain films (2001:A Space Odyssey) lend themselves better to the process because they are shot on 70mm prints(8k resolution) and have a finer grain structure.(Kubrick was also obsessive with quality)Others like “The Last Emperor” have a very delicate and fluid grain that is apparent through-out the Blu-ray release. On the contrary films utilizing a modern Digital Intermediate will have a more clean and sterile look (Gattaca comes to mind) or use this to enhance the cinematographers effect already in use (The Aviator). It is the Directors/Cinematographers choice and quite honestly ends there.That said with the rise of digital 2/4/6k Cameras and Projectors grain will most likely be added or used as tone enhancement and re-enforcement.Go to Comment
Oscar snubs that piss you off... about 3 years ago
Synecdoche,New York,although I did see it coming. Surreal Existentialist Cinema? Far too Art-House for the Oscars!
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The Matrix about 3 years ago
I like the Film,I dislike the fact the Wachowski brothers,stole ideas,plotlines and cinematographic techniques(minus Bullet time) which had been better executed.A few of the same sets in Dark City were reused in the Matrix.Combine that with scenes in the Matrix that are IDENTICAL to DARK CITY (Rooftop Chase/Counter-rotating staircase shot) and using the same hue and saturation in the color palette,makes the Matrix far less original,and innovative and more of a hack,asking the same questions. Am I entertained?Mildly. Do I have any respect for the Wachowskis or their film of stolen Ideas? NOT AT ALL
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Directors that consistently make terrible films about 3 years ago
Sean Keeley… Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was complete and utter crap as was War of the Worlds,Oldboy will be crap. Minority Report was Mediocre at best
My nomination goes for George Lucas who has only directed one decent film that being THX 1138Go to Comment
How important is a perfect image quality for cinephiles? about 3 years ago
@ Thorsten Funke “…do not want to invest considerable amount of time in learning…”
D: this depresses me, its really not that hard if you are mildly computer/tech literate and rather interesting
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How important is a perfect image quality for cinephiles? about 3 years ago
@ Thorsten
Ha! Indeed. I do believe the whole point of “high-def” is to emulate the Cinema experience,of which one will only be able to have a crude facsimile of at best,NOT to improve the film in any way,just to show the Directors vision. In any case I would much rather sit and watch a battered and worn distribution copy of some old film in a cinema with cinephiles,film purists and enthusiasts,than watch a Blu-ray Disc in my home theatre, the ambiance and emotion is and will always be worth the price.
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
One of the best films of ‘08 ( I saw it in early December) the 80’s setting caught me off guard but the sterile,calm cinematography was entrancing,a lovely film.
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A Random Film You Like about 3 years ago
2046 – Wong Kar Wai
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
SPOILER KINDA
Doctor,your diagnosis is wrong… Eli is a boy.A eunuch more like.
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How important is a perfect image quality for cinephiles? about 3 years ago
Aoaijea,what are you going on about? Editing does not equal lighting.
Mikerswllg-VHS (and magnetic tape as a storage medium) is terrible and you should feel bad for liking it. :D
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YOUR OPINION OF THE ABSOLUTE BEST DIRECTORS WORKING TODAY about 3 years ago
Gus Van Sant
Paul Thomas Anderson
Wes Anderson (guilty pleasure)
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Guillermo del Toro
Alfonso Cuarón
Darren Aronofsky
Wong Kar Wai
Park Chan-wook
Martin Scorsese
Terry Gilliam
Charlie Kaufmann
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
I know its off topic but SPEED RACER WILL BLOW YOUR VERY MIND
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Editing/Post-Production about 3 years ago
I recommend Avid as well.As it has been the majority of my training :o
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The Matrix about 3 years ago
RICH YOU ARE THE MATRIX ..HEAD ASPLODES…
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auteur definition and if speilber fits into it. about 3 years ago
Wikipedia Son, DO YOU USE IT? auteur theory look it up.
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
Read the book Eli is a castrated male.
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BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL about 3 years ago
Carlo Beer
Into the Wild is one of the best(recent) films i have seen,I would consider it the Kerouac tale of recent for its more obvious parallels.
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
Crap Monster
well yes that is my point,there should be no questioning his gender as it is clearly stated,which it seems some were not aware of.
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Objections to The Godfather about 3 years ago
I have sat through many a viewing of this film and quite honestly just not found it appealing to me,maybe another viewing is in order.
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
Crap Monster
Oskar : I like you
Eli : I am NOT a boy.
Ha! I am not trying to be an ass but I do see your point.In any case it is so beautifully shot it really doesn’t matter.
The Pedophilic nature of the older man/caretaker and his true intentions is subject to debate.And a more important one at that.
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
CM
It is not stated that the old man is Eli’s father,I believe him not to be his father and to be in love with the boy either out of lack of companionship or subservience.His only motive is the feeding and well-being of Eli,exemplified by his self sacrifice. Also I believe Eli to be the embodiment of Oskar’s fantasies,although alter ego is going a bit far,the affectionate undertones are not to be misconstrued as this film is ultimately about acceptance.
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Let the Right One In about 3 years ago
Indeed it is,at least thats what i gathered.
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PRETENTIOUS FILMMAKERS/FILMS about 3 years ago
Doctor Lemonglow…so what exactly is your stance on the matter, i found PALINDROMES
to carry no pretense and to be an intellectual and emotionally evocative film,all actors are compensated accordingly.The film material features a taboo subject in our society deemed illicit that needs to be addressed.One must consider that moral stances are subjective and fluid,holdouts form outdated ideologies as societal boundaries progress and regress.
“I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life, I absenteed myself from Christian assemblies.”- Benjamin Franklin
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Best film of the '90's? about 3 years ago
La Cité des enfants perdus!( The City of Lost Children) a Caro and Jeunet film.
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June Criterions Announced about 3 years ago
finally some more blu ray releases
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PRETENTIOUS FILMMAKERS/FILMS about 3 years ago
To pretend is not to carry pretense, to pay homage is not to be pretentious.Illiterate uncouth individuals.
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