70 MM Film May Make A Comeback In Theaters.

[Himmel]

Test footage from Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight — photographed by two-time Oscar winner Robert Richardson — received enthusiastic applause when it was projected in 70mm anamorphic film for a full house at the Paramount Theater on Saturday at Cine Gear Expo, which is being held on the Paramount lot.

This led to an enormous effort at Panavision, which reworked 19 of these classic lenses for the production in just a few months. (Incidentally, these lenses are expected to next be used for Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One by cinematographer Greig Fraser.)

Word on the street is that plans are underway to equip roughly 50 U.S. theaters to show the movie in 70mm film. Work is also being done to find the most precise way to create a digital version for digital cinema release.

So if this becomes successful could we see more films being shown this way??

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/beh...l-eight-800623

[spectre08]

I would love to see more films shot and shown in 70mm.

We have a few theaters here in Dallas with 70mm projectors already.

[imsounoriginal]

Apparently the movie's also gonna be presented at 2.76:1!
This NEEDS to be seen in a theater, will try to seek out a 70mm screen if there's one near me.

[klauswhereareyou]

I'll be honest, the switch from film to digital filming/exhibition is a big reason why I don't go to the movies as much as I used to. I never went to see movies with an audience (if anything that's the worst part), I went for the technical superiority. 4K projection still doesn't hold a candle to film projection, unless of course your theater had an ancient projector that barely worked, had an old bulb in it, and the screen had a giant tear in it. And I swear the Regal cinema near me had got to be like 2K or something, because it looks really bad to me.

[imsounoriginal]

I actually prefer digital projection simply because it's consistent - don't have to worry about cigarette burns, prints getting scratched up as they're used, consistency in color and clarity, etc. I ended up seeing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy at a local art house that used film and there were even slight color fluctuations when the reels changed that weren't evident on the BD, plus the image was a bit dark/dim which is something I'm sensitive to. I wanna see Hateful Eight in 70mm just for the experience, but if I have to see it digitally, no big deal.

[dvdmike]

One release means a comeback? Lol

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

I actually prefer digital projection simply because it's consistent - don't have to worry about cigarette burns, prints getting scratched up as they're used, consistency in color and clarity, etc. I ended up seeing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy at a local art house that used film and there were even slight color fluctuations when the reels changed that weren't evident on the BD, plus the image was a bit dark/dim which is something I'm sensitive to. I wanna see Hateful Eight in 70mm just for the experience, but if I have to see it digitally, no big deal.

Either you've been exposed to really awesome digital projection, or really #$%%% film projection.

To me there is a definite depth, liveliness, and warmth missing from the digitally projected image.

[Leonidas King]

You got a 70mm supporter here.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Either you've been exposed to really awesome digital projection, or really #$%%% film projection.

To me there is a definite depth, liveliness, and warmth missing from the digitally projected image.

Probably both. I'm lucky enough to have several good theaters (and a 70mm IMAX screen) within driving distance, and digital projection has never been an issue except for occasionally being too dark. And I'm one of those pesky millennials who just prefers the newer technology haha.

[Coenskubrick]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

One release means a comeback? Lol

Well there's also the Master and Samsara, and it's probably all these new projector installations that are making some people think it's in for a comeback.

[spanky87]

I doubt this will lead to anything, but it would be cool if 70mm film projectors replaced the 3D projectors and that became the new fad.

I'm just so glad I live near Toronto because there's a few good places to watch 35mm and 70mm. I'll actually be seeing Bonnie & Clyde in 35mm in a few weeks at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

As for the user talking about lack of consistancy with a film print, I haven't had a problem with any new films I've seen projected on film. I saw The Master in 70mm when it was first released and the print was flawless in it's presentation. At worst there was the odd speck of dirt.

[spf781]

Paul Thomas Anderson is also apparently mulling a return to 70mm as well:

http://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com/...return-to.html

[Himmel]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

One release means a comeback? Lol

Finally changed that dreadful avatar i see.

[spectre08]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I doubt this will lead to anything, but it would be cool if 70mm film projectors replaced the 3D projectors and that became the new fad.

I'm just so glad I live near Toronto because there's a few good places to watch 35mm and 70mm. I'll actually be seeing Bonnie & Clyde in 35mm in a few weeks at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

As for the user talking about lack of consistancy with a film print, I haven't had a problem with any new films I've seen projected on film. I saw The Master in 70mm when it was first released and the print was flawless in it's presentation. At worst there was the odd speck of dirt.

what? most, if not all, 3D films are shown digitally, usually from the exact same projectors as show 2D films.

A 70mm projector is a MASSIVE piece of equipment, and it requires people who know how to use it and maintain it.

70mm and 35mm showings of Interstellar had huge problems with showing going sideways because theaters dusted off projectors that were long out of use in order to get the film early.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by spf781

Paul Thomas Anderson is also apparently mulling a return to 70mm as well:

http://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com/...return-to.html

Great news..hopefully he can make a movie that people actually want to watch.

[klauswhereareyou]

70mm replacing digital...of course not, then the theaters would have to actually employ skilled people to run them, maintain them, etc... Plus also the studios would have to make up more film prints again...they don't want that overhead anymore. They totally fast food industried film projection and turned your Gourmet Steak into a wimpy microwaved soggy White Castle burger.

[spectre08]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

70mm replacing digital...of course not, then the theaters would have to actually employ skilled people to run them, maintain them, etc... Plus also the studios would have to make up more film prints again...they don't want that overhead anymore. They totally fast food industried film projection and turned your Gourmet Steak into a wimpy microwaved soggy White Castle burger.

that is a fair bit of hyperbole you've got there

[aiman04]

Now this something I'm really excited of, should've done it years ago but instead they bring back 3D again. However, honestly this very hard to catch on. The general public will never be bothered unless theaters upgrade to giant screens.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I doubt this will lead to anything, but it would be cool if 70mm film projectors replaced the 3D projectors and that became the new fad.

I'm just so glad I live near Toronto because there's a few good places to watch 35mm and 70mm. I'll actually be seeing Bonnie & Clyde in 35mm in a few weeks at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

As for the user talking about lack of consistancy with a film print, I haven't had a problem with any new films I've seen projected on film. I saw The Master in 70mm when it was first released and the print was flawless in it's presentation. At worst there was the odd speck of dirt.

Film projection just doesn't make sense to me anymore, aside from maybe the nostalgic charm aspect of it. Digital just offers a cleaner, clearer, and more consistent image from start to finish. I have no problem with (and in fact I encourage/love) shooting on film, but when it comes to projection, I prefer digital. If people like film projection, more power to them. Good film projection is probably easier to come across nowadays anyways since there's less of it; reels aren't re-used as much, so they're in better shape, and the projectionists doing it probably (hopefully) know what they're doing.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by spectre08

that is a fair bit of hyperbole you've got there

Like your icon, glad I got to see that Spike Lee masterpiece projected in beautiful 35mm back in 2002!