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HipsterTrash · 03-01-2023, 05:11 PM

A24 Acquires Darren Aronofsky’s First Film ‘Pi,’ Sets Imax Re-Release on Pi Day (EXCLUSIVE)

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So it looks like Aronofsky's debut film Pi is getting a remaster and playing fairly soon. He's worked with A24 before so this is cool.

RevolverOcelScott · 03-01-2023, 05:14 PM

Please for the love of god, give me something to replace my ancient DVD of it a24!

Of course, playing nowhere near me.

Modren · 03-01-2023, 05:29 PM

I question the logic of doing an "8K with Atmos" (as the trailer claims) remaster of a no-budget black and white movie shot on 16mm. Seems a little overkill.

RevolverOcelScott · 03-01-2023, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Modren

I question the logic of doing an "8K with Atmos" (as the trailer claims) remaster of a no-budget black and white movie shot on 16mm. Seems a little overkill.

I don't want to get my hopes up, but something tells me a 4K disc is coming. Why do all of that work, "8K" restoration, Atmos mix, for a super limited one day only screening.

HipsterTrash · 03-01-2023, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

I don't want to get my hopes up, but something tells me a 4K disc is coming. Why do all of that work, "8K" restoration, Atmos mix, for a super limited one day only screening.

Agreed. To post this all over socials just for a one day thing that's happening in 13 days seems super silly. Probably a physical release on the horizon from Lionsgate.

RevolverOcelScott · 03-01-2023, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

Agreed. To post this all over socials just for a one day thing that's happening in 13 days seems super silly. Probably a physical release on the horizon from Lionsgate.

I emailed a24 begging for it, but I guess we'll see what comes. I honestly haven't watched it in a while and am due for a rewatch. At least wide release the screenings if you don't plan on a physical release, you know?

stvn1974 · 03-01-2023, 05:55 PM

Hmm, I haven't seen this since it first came out on DVD back in the old days. The clerk at Blockbuster recommended it to me. I remember liking it.

HipsterTrash · 03-01-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

Hmm, I haven't seen this since it first came out on DVD back in the old days. The clerk at Blockbuster recommended it to me. I remember liking it.

I remember that I told one of my buddies to watch this. This was back when we started becoming friends and I recommended it to him. From then on he's trusted my recommendations.

Haven't seen it in like over a decade. Hoping to retire the DVD for a blu and (current) completion of my Aronofsky collection.

Cremildo · 03-01-2023, 06:12 PM

A 4K UHD is all I want; hell, even a Blu-ray would do (yes, yes, I'm aware there's an older one available in the UK).

Deciazulado · 03-01-2023, 06:22 PM

RevolverOcelScott · 03-01-2023, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

I remember that I told one of my buddies to watch this. This was back when we started becoming friends and I recommended it to him. From then on he's trusted my recommendations.

Haven't seen it in like over a decade. Hoping to retire the DVD for a blu and (current) completion of my Aronofsky collection.

The only Aronofsky I don't own, and haven't revisted was Noah. I'm sure I'll watch it again someday, but it left a sour taste in my mouth. The only of his films I didn't really care much for.

Poya · 03-01-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Terry Gilliam designed this?

Poya · 03-02-2023, 03:32 AM

No one's mentioning the irony that Nolan's Following can't have the "First 16mm Movie On IMAX" claim.

Kevinicus · 03-02-2023, 03:45 AM

I considered this my least favorite movie of all time for quite awhile.

I don't remember it enough now to really know if some others (like maybe The Witch) took over that spot.

I do remember this being painful (literally) to watch though.

Walter Kafka · 03-02-2023, 11:48 AM

Super ugly movie. I suppose that's the point. Enjoy it in IMAX though.

-JKR- · 03-02-2023, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Modren

I question the logic of doing an "8K with Atmos" (as the trailer claims) remaster of a no-budget black and white movie shot on 16mm. Seems a little overkill.

The Atmos remix is obviously something extra, but there's nothing to question about an 8K scan of a movie, even if it were shot on 8mm.

High resolution scans are not about the "bling," or making this look like a high-end big budget blockbuster movie from last week. For the conservation of filmed material, the more there are of these, the better.

deatheats · 03-02-2023, 01:35 PM

Crazy….saw this during its initial theater run and maybe just once since. Really liked it at the time, but definitely never expected an IMAX release…tempting!

dancerslegs · 03-02-2023, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinicus

I considered this my least favorite movie of all time for quite awhile.

I don't remember it enough now to really know if some others (like maybe The Witch) took over that spot.

I do remember this being painful (literally) to watch though.

I found it one of the most unintentionally hilarious movies I've ever seen. I laughed my head off through the whole thing.

03-01-2023, 05:11 PM	#1
HipsterTrash Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Canada 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:3003	Pi (1998) - A24 Hosting the 25th Anniversary on Pi Day A24 Acquires Darren Aronofsky’s First Film ‘Pi,’ Sets Imax Re-Release on Pi Day (EXCLUSIVE) trailer So it looks like Aronofsky's debut film Pi is getting a remaster and playing fairly soon. He's worked with A24 before so this is cool.

03-01-2023, 06:12 PM	#9
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	A 4K UHD is all I want; hell, even a Blu-ray would do (yes, yes, I'm aware there's an older one available in the UK). Last edited by Cremildo; 03-01-2023 at 06:18 PM.

03-01-2023, 05:14 PM	#2
RevolverOcelScott Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Capital Region, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:851 Blu-ray collection:1598 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:11	Please for the love of god, give me something to replace my ancient DVD of it a24! Of course, playing nowhere near me.

03-01-2023, 05:29 PM	#3
Modren Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2019	I question the logic of doing an "8K with Atmos" (as the trailer claims) remaster of a no-budget black and white movie shot on 16mm. Seems a little overkill.

03-01-2023, 05:55 PM	#7
stvn1974 Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Hmm, I haven't seen this since it first came out on DVD back in the old days. The clerk at Blockbuster recommended it to me. I remember liking it.

03-01-2023, 06:22 PM	#10
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:7061 DVD collection:4065

03-02-2023, 03:32 AM	#13
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	No one's mentioning the irony that Nolan's Following can't have the "First 16mm Movie On IMAX" claim.

03-02-2023, 03:45 AM	#14
Kevinicus Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2011 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:225 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:83	I considered this my least favorite movie of all time for quite awhile. I don't remember it enough now to really know if some others (like maybe The Witch) took over that spot. I do remember this being painful (literally) to watch though.

03-02-2023, 11:48 AM	#15
Walter Kafka Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2022 Location:Middle America	Super ugly movie. I suppose that's the point. Enjoy it in IMAX though.

03-02-2023, 01:35 PM	#17
deatheats Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:816 Blu-ray collection:2579 DVD collection:61	Crazy….saw this during its initial theater run and maybe just once since. Really liked it at the time, but definitely never expected an IMAX release…tempting!

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