Seeing "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 70mm

Article: Christopher Nolan returns Kubrick sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' to its original glory - Los Angeles Times

Trailer: "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 70mm - Warner Bros.

Movie Site: "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 70mm - Warner Bros.

Press Release: "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 70mm - Warner Bros.



I got to see the 70mm re-release of "2001: A Space Odyssey" in New York City last month. "Dunkirk" director Christopher Nolan, and his cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema worked for four months to get the prints ready for release.

I got to see the print at the Village East Cinema in the East Village in Manhattan. I have gotten the chance to experience "2001" in 70mm before. But, it was quite something to get to see it again. And, in this case, I got to see the direct print made from Stanley Kubrick's interpositive that he had worked on prior to his death.

I am hoping that more and more people get to see the film as it is hopefully sent out to more theaters across the country that are equipped with the same 70mm projectors that showed Nolan's "Dunkirk."

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"Stargate: Origins" New Series!

Article: 'Stargate' Revived as MGM Launches Digital Franchise Destination - Hollywood Reporter

Trailer: STARGATE: ORIGINS - Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube

Official Page: Stargate Command - MGM



Comic Con is underway! And so, news from Day 1 is out!

First up is news that a new prequel to "Stargate" is coming! And, it will premier on MGM's new streaming service, Stargate Command. Read all about it in the links above!

“Stargate Command” premieres this fall.

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"Spectre" - First Review

Review: "Spectre" Review - Variety

Review: "Spectre" Review - The Hollywood Reporter

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter review the newest James Bond adventure! Variety sees this film as more breathless and workmanlike than "Skyfall," but still entertaining.

I am going against the grain in saying I LOVED "Casino Royale," and actually really liked "Quantum of Solace." Marc Forster did great in QoS adding artistic touches, even though he got a bit crazy with the rapid-fire editing of action sequences. But, "Skyfall" did nothing for me, save the great opening sequence. Just way too serious for me, and the desatured color stuff drives me nuts. Sounds like more of the same this time around. Can't these movies just be a little bit fun? Even the upcoming "Force Awakens" has everyone depressed and moping around.

"Spectre" opens November 16.

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"Spectre" - New Trailer!

Official Site: 007.com - MGM

Trailer: "Spectre" - MGM/YouTube



James Bond is back in action in the newest James Bond adventure! Watch the trailer, and view other videos on the "James Bond" YouTube Channel, including filming the newest car chase through the streets of Rome!

"Spectre" opens November 16.

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"Poltergeist" (1982) - Movie Review

My Lord, this movie is loud! Two hours of nonstop noise that you are thankful is over, when it's finally over. This movie signified the end of Spielberg's filmmaking magic. It was the beginning of his making brainless, soulless fare like this and "E.T." It was at this point that he became more a manufacturer of "entertainment" than a creative director of it.

"E.T.," also in 1982, is essentially a dumbed-down version of "Close Encounters" for children or for those who want all the edges polished away. No need for characters you could believe exist in the actual world. Instead they're replaced by mannequins who have little to no dimension.

The 1980's was all about that, following the Reagan call to give up on humanity, give up on dreams, and just crank out lifeless stuff and make the most money possible.

And so, "Poltergeist" is one of the most perfect examples of this. It is sort of entertaining in its thoroughly stupid way, but that's about it. Tobe Hooper, who had directed "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," went on to direct something much closer to his fairly perverted sensibilities with the great, and thoroughly nuts, "Lifeforce" in 1986. Here, he's more gun for hire, technically being the director, while it is said that Spielberg was on the set more than Hooper, and shot most of the movie. You can tell!

If this movie accomplishes anything, it is an accomplishment for the Visual Effects and Practical Effects teams. Creating an atmosphere of horror is out of reach to a vast majority of those who worked on this.

The one person in the cast who hits the mark is Heather O'Rourke, who out acts everyone else by a good margin. Jerry Goldsmith, as expected, turns in an excellent score, and contributes what is easily the most artistic component to the film.

** (2 Out of 5 Stars)

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