zen Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 Coming back to the topic, Godfather is slated to hit the cinemas for its 50th anniversary in 2022 in a newly restored transfer! "All that will change next year, as Coppola has announced that a new 4K restoration of "The Godfather" is bound for theaters in 2022. This news (via Collider) comes out of the Paramount Pictures panel at Brazil's Comic Con Experience, otherwise known as CCXP. Right now, it's not quite clear if the theatrical release of "The Godfather" will only be a limited engagement in a few select cities, or if Paramount will be doing a larger rollout, though I'd wager the former is probably more likely." Link Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 7:12 PM, zen said: Coming back to the topic, Godfather is slated to hit the cinemas for its 50th anniversary in 2022 in a newly restored transfer! "All that will change next year, as Coppola has announced that a new 4K restoration of "The Godfather" is bound for theaters in 2022. This news (via Collider) comes out of the Paramount Pictures panel at Brazil's Comic Con Experience, otherwise known as CCXP. Right now, it's not quite clear if the theatrical release of "The Godfather" will only be a limited engagement in a few select cities, or if Paramount will be doing a larger rollout, though I'd wager the former is probably more likely." Link although I am all for it, I feel the 4K restorations add more zing to movies with a "larger" canvas such as Apocalypse Now, Gone with the Wind, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Vijy said: although I am all for it, I feel the 4K restorations add more zing to movies with a "larger" canvas such as Apocalypse Now, Gone with the Wind, etc. Films like Godfather can benefit with a) increased resolution (current transfer lacks desired details), b) HDR -> The film has many indoor shots in a relatively dark environment and it also relies on lighting to set the mood (see Darkest Hour clip below which is not in HDR, but his film in 4k HDR looks fantastic.) On the current transfer, there is black crush too iirc, c) Black levels - can improve contrast further, d) WCG - need to see if new shades can be seen esp. in the red/orange spectrum. However, would not mind a "bleach bypass process" look for this one as well ... The last Blu-ray transfer was done around 2008 iirc so the film's transfer could benefit from the latest technology (scanners for e.g.) as well! Darkest Hour: Edited December 10, 2021 by zen Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 13 hours ago, zen said: Films like Godfather can benefit with a) increased resolution (current transfer lacks desired details), b) HDR -> The film has many indoor shots in a relatively dark environment and it also relies on lighting to set the mood (see Darkest Hour clip below which is not in HDR, but his film in 4k HDR looks fantastic.) On the current transfer, there is black crush too iirc, c) Black levels - can improve contrast further, d) WCG - need to see if new shades can be seen esp. in the red/orange spectrum. However, would not mind a "bleach bypass process" look for this one as well ... The last Blu-ray transfer was done around 2008 iirc so the film's transfer could benefit from the latest technology (scanners for e.g.) as well! Darkest Hour: yeah, that's true. the film will improve undoubtedly in 4K, but I still feel the most dramatic changes are visible for old Hollywood movies with outdoor scenes and larger canvas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Talking about Red Shoes, its art design: Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 30 minutes ago, zen said: Talking about Red Shoes, its art design: a true masterpiece. Big fan of Moira Shearer - I always thought she was more beautiful than most actresses in Hollywood/world. being a ballet dancer, she also had a killer physique of course. Obviously the ATG directing team of Powell and Pressburger does not need anything more to be said. zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HamHindustani Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Any reason "A Few Good Men" does not make the list? And when it comes to Bollywood , Gulaal and Paanch( Unreleased ) are right up there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 For the diehard fans: ^ Special collector's edition set. Set to launch in March. On pre-order at US$183. A regular set should be available too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 5:58 PM, zen said: For the diehard fans: ^ Special collector's edition set. Set to launch in March. On pre-order at US$183. A regular set should be available too. looking good, albeit expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Vijy said: looking good, albeit expensive. It is a collector's set. The 3 films would be like $75-100 (regular set) at release, add to that the hardcover exclusive book, the paintings, and of course the overall packaging. For collectors and/or diehard fans, it is not bad. In fact, if it is limited edition, it could get sold out (and even sell for much more on eBay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, zen said: It is a collector's set. The 3 films would be like $75-100 (regular set) at release, add to that the hardcover exclusive book, the paintings, and of course the overall packaging. For collectors and/or diehard fans, it is not bad. In fact, if it is limited edition, it could get sold out (and even sell for much more on eBay) true, the cost is reasonable. I could go for it, but I think I will hold off for a bit. let me know your impressions if/when you get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, Vijy said: true, the cost is reasonable. I could go for it, but I think I will hold off for a bit. let me know your impressions if/when you get it At this point, I am not sure if I would be getting it (maybe the regular set) as I am not too much into The Godfather. But you never know at the last minute ... Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 By looking at the trailer, it appears as if the films looks at its best (the real transfer would have HDR too): Tempting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, zen said: By looking at the trailer, it appears as if the films looks at its best (the real transfer would have HDR too): Tempting!! indeed. cost is not excessive, but still high enough such that it is worth contemplating before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Vijy said: indeed. cost is not excessive, but still high enough such that it is worth contemplating before buying. I don’t mind buying it esp. the collector’s edition now as the quality appears to be good but I do not have too much place left (I have given away many dvds and blu rays as well), therefore for discs now I go with films with a repeat value for me. Godfather is more like watch once in say 3-4 (if not more) years film for me. And there is the digital option as well which may be a little low in quality but convenient. I am thinking b/w digital (convenience) and disc (esp. for audio as it has a great score) Edited January 19, 2022 by zen Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zen Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 A nice take on Oscar winners: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 @Vijy just received the Godfather 50th Anniversary special collector’s set (the one w/ the book and of course the 3 prints)!! Vijy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, zen said: @Vijy just received the Godfather 50th Anniversary special collector’s set (the one w/ the book and of course the 3 prints)!! great! I am sure it will be an amazing experience zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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