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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016, D: Ang Lee)

Old 03-22-17 | 10:05 AM
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Re: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016, D: Ang Lee)

^ an acquaintance in Toronto said it was advertised as 120fps, but not 3D, at the one cinema that was showing it. Not sure if that was an error or not, though.

I can only imagine that, when the Sony execs watched it (in HFR or whatever), they realized what a poor film it really was, and cut off any potential plans to show it in 120fps more widely. Even here in Houston, there was no option for 120fps.

Anyway, you're probably right that being filmed in 3D was maybe one of the reasons for my complaints about the cinematography... I hadn't thought about that. All I can say is, in 2D, it doesn't look good at all.
Old 03-22-17 | 10:09 AM
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It's just something we probably won't ever get used to since there will never be regular films being made this way. It was an interesting experiment. Oh, the Atmos sound track is incredibly good. So there's that.
Old 03-22-17 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016, D: Ang Lee)

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I can't say much about sound quality, since I don't even have a proper 5.1 setup anymore.
You have a great tv but inferior sound system? I oughta beat you like a baby harp seal
Old 03-22-17 | 10:44 AM
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I know, I know.
After moving, our new place just doesn't have the space for the speakers I have, and I'm not inclined to buy new mini speakers anytime soon. So two speakers have been re-purposed for my turntable setup, and the others are just... not used.

Spoiler:
and I just don't watch as many movies as I used to...
Old 03-22-17 | 10:45 AM
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Ah, that sucks. On all counts.
Old 03-22-17 | 01:28 PM
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Re: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016, D: Ang Lee)

Most movies I don't really question a 3D option, but this one I don't really see a point. But yeah, either way, the movie isn't good.

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