formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Screening problems are reportedly plaguing Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, The Hateful Eight, since its release on Christmas Day in the USA – allegedly due to its unusual 70mm film format. Source: Unusual 70mm format disrupting screenings of new Tarantino film The … Continued
Quentin Tarantino continues to direct as if he’s the son of Gloria Swanson. “I am big,” she said in Sunset Boulevard, “it’s the picture that got small.” QT doesn’t do small. The Hateful Eight, his new western, opens this week in 70mm … Continued
Gordon Elliott and Adam Witmer have never met, but the 55-year-old projectionist from London and the 22-year-old film student from North Carolina share a deep love of celluloid. Source: The Hateful Eight: Celluloid lovers screening vintage 70mm print of Quentin … Continued
Before delving into the Sisyphean task of putting together the 100 theater roadshow and some of the problems with individual 70mm screenings you’ve been reading about, it’s important to first remember that while the ability to shoot on film might … Continued
To show Quentin Tarantino’s latest movie, “The Hateful Eight,” six Chicago-area theaters have needed to do more than simply dim the lights and make sure the popcorn doesn’t burn. Source: Showing Tarantino’s latest movie, ‘Hateful Eight,’ is an old-school effort … Continued
The 70mm roadshow release of The Hateful Eight filled me with dread.It sounded great – Quentin Tarantino announced he would shoot and release his new film in a defunct format, and The Weinstein Company launched a plan to install restored … Continued