2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
04-03-18, 05:52 PM
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2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
released 4/3/1968
^ spoilers
still chilling
I know what I'm watching tonight
can't wait to hopefully see the 70mm theatrical showing and possibly get the upcoming 4K UHD BD even though I'm not ready to support that format
^ spoilers
still chilling
I know what I'm watching tonight
can't wait to hopefully see the 70mm theatrical showing and possibly get the upcoming 4K UHD BD even though I'm not ready to support that format
04-03-18, 06:08 PM
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re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
Some more info:
http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2018/03/...ing-to-america
I haven't been able to find any of the theatres that this will screen at yet.
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey turns 50 this year. If you grew up watching those apes learn how to master tools and then encounter the jet-black monolith on battered VHS, that statement's going to send you back somewhat. Kubrick's masterpiece is one of the most revolutionary films ever made, and now we get to celebrate its half-century existence in grand style.
At this year's Cannes Film Fest, Chris "How It Was Intended to Be Seen" Nolan is premiering a newly-struck, 70mm "unrestored" print of the picture. What that means is that Warner Bros. has created new printing elements, made from the original camera negative as a true photochemical film recreation. There are no digital tricks, remastered effects, or revisionist edits. This is 2001 as close to how you would've witnessed it in a theater on opening day in '68. As Nolan himself says:
“One of my earliest memories of cinema is seeing Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, in 70mm, at the Leicester Square Theatre in London with my father. The opportunity to be involved in recreating that experience for a new generation, and of introducing our new unrestored 70mm print of Kubrick’s masterpiece in all its analogue glory at the Cannes Film Festival is an honour and a privilege.”
If you're a print-head, this is an unmissable event. I've seen 2001 on old 70 and 35mm stock a few times - complete with an overture and intermission - and the experience is as close to seeing God on screen as one can get. The fact that the studio has gone to such lengths in order to pay homage to the movie and its creator is rather astonishing in this era of Netflix binge-watching and poorly color-timed DCPs. They're bringing the "event" back to theaters, when that method of exhibition is quickly dying.
But you don't have to buy an overly expensive ticket to France in order to see this 70mm spectacle, as the print will be touring select US theaters beginning May 18th. If you live somewhere without access to 70mm projectors, WB is also releasing a 4K iteration of the movie - overseen by Nolan himself - so that you can witness this re-release come Fall in the comfort of your own living room.
At this year's Cannes Film Fest, Chris "How It Was Intended to Be Seen" Nolan is premiering a newly-struck, 70mm "unrestored" print of the picture. What that means is that Warner Bros. has created new printing elements, made from the original camera negative as a true photochemical film recreation. There are no digital tricks, remastered effects, or revisionist edits. This is 2001 as close to how you would've witnessed it in a theater on opening day in '68. As Nolan himself says:
“One of my earliest memories of cinema is seeing Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, in 70mm, at the Leicester Square Theatre in London with my father. The opportunity to be involved in recreating that experience for a new generation, and of introducing our new unrestored 70mm print of Kubrick’s masterpiece in all its analogue glory at the Cannes Film Festival is an honour and a privilege.”
If you're a print-head, this is an unmissable event. I've seen 2001 on old 70 and 35mm stock a few times - complete with an overture and intermission - and the experience is as close to seeing God on screen as one can get. The fact that the studio has gone to such lengths in order to pay homage to the movie and its creator is rather astonishing in this era of Netflix binge-watching and poorly color-timed DCPs. They're bringing the "event" back to theaters, when that method of exhibition is quickly dying.
But you don't have to buy an overly expensive ticket to France in order to see this 70mm spectacle, as the print will be touring select US theaters beginning May 18th. If you live somewhere without access to 70mm projectors, WB is also releasing a 4K iteration of the movie - overseen by Nolan himself - so that you can witness this re-release come Fall in the comfort of your own living room.
I haven't been able to find any of the theatres that this will screen at yet.
04-03-18, 06:17 PM
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04-03-18, 06:38 PM
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04-03-18, 06:56 PM
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re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
My local theater has made a deal with the studio where they have their own new 70 mm print of it. This’ll be showing there for 2 weeks in June, and most likely again in September.
04-03-18, 07:49 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
This movie has aged remarkably well.
04-03-18, 08:21 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
I must be getting old, in that my first thought was, "50 years? Feels like it should be more than that."
04-03-18, 09:08 PM
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04-03-18, 09:39 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
But I can tell you that my eyes see a much sharper and clearer image of 4K compared to 1080P.
4K done right looks amazing because of the very fine details your eyes can see in the image (Bladerunner is a perfect example). It's something my eyes don't pick up that easily on 1080P.
04-03-18, 09:49 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
Nah not at all. It gets much better. Even after 8K I bet as well. We haven't reached the full spectrum of visual imaging. I'm sure at one point it has to end.
But I can tell you that my eyes see a much sharper and clearer image of 4K compared to 1080P.
4K done right looks amazing because of the very fine details your eyes can see in the image (Bladerunner is a perfect example). It's something my eyes don't pick up that easily on 1080P.
But I can tell you that my eyes see a much sharper and clearer image of 4K compared to 1080P.
4K done right looks amazing because of the very fine details your eyes can see in the image (Bladerunner is a perfect example). It's something my eyes don't pick up that easily on 1080P.
04-03-18, 10:58 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
One of the three best films ever made (along with Blade Runner and Duck Amuck). Groundbreaking in so many ways and it still continues to entrance new audience members. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this on film multiple times, mostly in 70mm. If you haven’t seen it on the big screen, you must. It takes full advantage of large screens in a way most movies wish they could.
04-04-18, 12:39 AM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
I remember the first time I saw it was around 1972 or so.
A group of us youngsters partook in a considerable amount of various prohibited substances.
It was quite the trip...so to speak.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Can't wait for the 70mm showing and UHD disk!
04-04-18, 02:22 PM
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04-04-18, 02:26 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
I watched the BD last night and the film seems shorter every time I watch it, which is often. Still a great film.
04-05-18, 11:41 AM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
"2001" is best seen on a big screen, the larger the better. The epic nature of the film comes through strongly on a big screen.
04-05-18, 11:55 AM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
I'd consider seeing it at the theater, provided I can figure out where it's being shown. It's one of my favorite movies, originally released long before I was born.
04-05-18, 03:56 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
I’ve only ever seen it on 70 mm. I think it’s been about 4 times. A few of which have been sold out crowds of like 800 people. It’s great that everyone shuts the fuck up and just silently watches the first bit with the apes. People laugh at the outdated “State your Christian name” part, and “aww” at the little girl’s video phone conversation. It’s cool to have genuine reactions.
04-05-18, 06:29 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
This shows in 70mm around Los Angeles several times each year. New 70 mm prints are frequently struck. It's probably the most circulated 70mm title along with Lawrence of Arabia and the restored Vertigo.
The press release's choice of words is weird. "What that means is that Warner Bros. has created new printing elements, made from the original camera negative as a true photochemical film recreation. There are no digital tricks, remastered effects, or revisionist edits."
New prints from the original negative are made for this film frequently. And no one has ever done any digital fixing to any part of the film, so it's a very poor choice of words. It seems to insinuate that the film has been fucked with in the past, which it hasn't.
The press release's choice of words is weird. "What that means is that Warner Bros. has created new printing elements, made from the original camera negative as a true photochemical film recreation. There are no digital tricks, remastered effects, or revisionist edits."
New prints from the original negative are made for this film frequently. And no one has ever done any digital fixing to any part of the film, so it's a very poor choice of words. It seems to insinuate that the film has been fucked with in the past, which it hasn't.
04-05-18, 06:56 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
04-05-18, 08:02 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
If anyone finds out about a national release schedule, please post it here.
I'd really like to see it 70mm again. Never saw its original release, but did catch it in 70mm in a re-release some years later. Nothing since then.
I'd really like to see it 70mm again. Never saw its original release, but did catch it in 70mm in a re-release some years later. Nothing since then.
04-05-18, 08:32 PM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
It's one of my favorite movies. I'd love to see it in 70mm. I last saw it in the theater about 20 years ago, and I assume it was a 35mm print. The movie is literally hypnotic on a big screen: I walked out of the theater in a light trance.
04-20-18, 10:49 AM
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Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50 4/3/18
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