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Elston Gunn Plugs This Week’s 70mm L.A. Screenings of 2001, ALIEN, ALIENS, ABYSS, STAR TREK II, GREMLINS, UNTOUCHABLES & More!!

1st by landrvr1	Dec 16th, 2008 03:58:14 PM
Punks
Crap! by DarthCorleone	Dec 16th, 2008 04:01:33 PM
I would definitely be there for more than one of these screenings, but December 19th-23rd I - like many other LAngelenos, will be headed back east for the holidays. Lame timing!
I HATE LA!!!! by Six Demon Bag	Dec 16th, 2008 04:06:54 PM
fuck all yall
I would kill to see 2001 in 70mm by Zeegloo	Dec 16th, 2008 04:08:10 PM

OMG! Sometimes I hate it to not live in the US of A... by Motoko Kusanagi	Dec 16th, 2008 04:10:06 PM
Like, right now :-( I mean, HOLY FUCK, what an awesome bunch of classics. ALIENS on the big screen? Beauuuuuuuuuutiful!
I recently watched 2001 on HD-DVD by Ultron ver 2.0	Dec 16th, 2008 04:11:25 PM
man, that movie is still spectacular, 40 years old! The cavement/ape fx still look phenomenal, whoever did the makeup/costume on those should be commended. The evolution/space travel ending is still pretty cool (and scary with Dave's face) too.
Agreed. by Hercules	Dec 16th, 2008 04:15:36 PM
The HD version of 2001 is mesmerizing. Just keep in mind that 35mm has far more resolution than 1080p -- and the Royal is showing it with four times the resolution of 35mm.
70mm does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Dec 16th, 2008 04:16:18 PM
Yeah i'm with you Ultron. A well-lit model made by a craftsman STILL looks better than the best CGI has to offer. Great selection of films for this run.
Aliens on the big screen... by worldofwarcraft	Dec 16th, 2008 04:16:21 PM
Sounds fantastic.
Soooo tempted for Khan by DeCypher44	Dec 16th, 2008 04:19:58 PM
Man, I may ask my son if he would want to go. Although 2001 would be unbelievable. Hmmm.
The Abyss in 70mm by kwisatzhaderach	Dec 16th, 2008 04:26:50 PM
Holy shit - one of the greatest cinema experiences ever!
I wish I livedi nt he west coast by Bloo	Dec 16th, 2008 04:27:36 PM
and not in the middle of the US we never get cool screenings like this
Last Crusade by jrags1138	Dec 16th, 2008 04:28:09 PM
was the only film I knowingly saw in 70mm of that bunch. I now have the opening vistas of the desert, the crunching of the rocks by horse hooves, and the scout leader going "Disssssmount!" backed by the John Williams score in my head now, thank you.
Alien does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Dec 16th, 2008 04:30:46 PM
I saw most of these films at the cinema on their original run, but ALIEN... ALIEN was just a little before my time. I would LOVE to see that movie in 70mm with a couple of friends, a big cup of coke and a cheeky hip flask of whisky...perfect.
HARRY by enough22	Dec 16th, 2008 04:32:46 PM
Harry, I know why you are so overweight: you are soooo full of shit! How about you stop treating us like shit and do your job? We want the dvd section every week and on time, get it!? Enough of your bullshit!
Switch Space Day with James Cameron Day. by veebeeyes	Dec 16th, 2008 04:34:55 PM
Not that it really matters since everyone has already seen these movies dozens of times already. But it's sort of weird showing Aliens BEFORE Alien.
DAMN YOU LA!!! by rhcp2sweet	Dec 16th, 2008 04:41:36 PM
I'd eat my own shit to see these movies in 70 mm. I'll just keep hoping I won Capone's The Wrestler contest.
Inaccuracy does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Dec 16th, 2008 04:42:18 PM
And Elston Gunn's banner headline says TERMINATOR is showing, but the program says TITANIC. You're gonna get a few Arnie fans sobbing into their popcorn when Celine Dion and the Oirish panpipes strike up.
You lucky fucks. by Gilkuliehe	Dec 16th, 2008 05:06:05 PM
L.A. fucks, that is. I'd KILL for watching Aliens, Gremlins and 2001 on the huge screen. Oh and Cobra-Kai is right. Screw you, Terminator fans!
this is why... by The Amazing G	Dec 16th, 2008 05:09:15 PM
I wish I lived in L.A.
DAMN I wish I could go by Gungan Slayer	Dec 16th, 2008 05:50:48 PM
Seriously, we need more of these events to happen nationwide, not just fucking LA and NYC. Film lovers live elsewhere too, ya know
2001 and Aliens are amazing in 70mm... by ScoobySnack	Dec 16th, 2008 06:08:23 PM
I had the fortunate opportunity to see 2001 in REAL wraparound Cinerama at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood about 12 years ago... it was absolutely mind-blowing. The best experience I've ever had in a theatre, short of seeing Close Encounters opening weekend in 1977. And I saw Aliens in its 70mm version about three years later at the short-lived 70mm film festival in Long Beach. That was impressive. But keep in mind the 70mm version of Aliens is the original theatrical cut. The director's cut was only made for home video release. I heard they did make a theatrical presentation of the director's cut of The Abyss, but I'm not sure if the 70mm version is that one. Does anyone know?
What an amazing line-up! by Carl XVI Gustaf	Dec 16th, 2008 06:18:27 PM
I want to be american! Who do I need to marry?
Alien & 2001 should be screened together... by film_fanatic_in_the_original_bla ck_and_white	Dec 16th, 2008 06:23:12 PM
...if no other reason than how Ridley was inspired by Kubrik, as well as George Lucas, when he made Alien. I think that would be a perfect double bill.
The Abyss is probably the theatrical cut by Ditch Brodie	Dec 16th, 2008 06:34:53 PM
The Abyss screens at 4PM and Titanic screens at 7PM. Since the director's cut is almost three hours, that wouldn't leave any time for the crowd changeover.
Cameron and Paxton live for Q&A on Cameron day? by Zardoz	Dec 16th, 2008 06:40:58 PM
That's what another site says about the 3 movies being shown that day. (Aliens, Abyss, Titanic) Which versions of the movies? As I recall, the Director's cut of The Abyss can be shown in a theater because it's additional scenes were completed on film, unlike Aliens, whose additional footage was completed on video only. (I could have that backwards, though.) Anyway, which versions are they? And are Cameron and Paxton definitely appearing?
2001:? by one9deuce	Dec 16th, 2008 06:41:59 PM

ELSTON GUNN! Bring back your "Weekly Recap"!!! by D.Vader	Dec 16th, 2008 06:42:44 PM
Please, we all miss it! Your stories are infinitely more interesting and informative than ScriptGirl. Come on back. She's just filling the gap you left when you stopped your weekly recaps. If you start it back up, perhaps AICN will be spared her stigma.
2001: A Space Odyssey by one9deuce	Dec 16th, 2008 06:55:51 PM
I saw a 70mm print at the Seattle Cinerama earlier this year and it was mind-blowing. I'm a big proponent of seeing films on the big screen, but if I could only recommend one it would probably be 2001: A Space Odyssey. It really is that amazing in 70mm.
GOD-DAMMIT by Flyingcircus	Dec 16th, 2008 07:10:38 PM
And all I can go see here is crap, projected crapilly. We need more of these events, more of these good films, widespread. sigh This is an awesome lineup, and I hope you west-enders take advantage.
I don't know... by wampa 1	Dec 16th, 2008 07:37:29 PM
...but it sure smells good!
Wow! Kahn in 70mm! I look more forward to this than STINO in May by swivile bobble fizz fizz	Dec 16th, 2008 08:08:09 PM

I saw a screening of STAR TREK II in NYC about 3 years ago by YackBacker	Dec 16th, 2008 08:12:05 PM
Damn, was that a lot of fun. To anyone who is geographically near this theater, go and see KHAN on the big screen. It's fucking brilliant, and to see it with a crowd is so much fun.
So close by gotilk	Dec 16th, 2008 08:13:21 PM
and yet so far. Wish I could just drive down there and see it all.
2001 is a fascinating film to watch. by Orionsangels	Dec 16th, 2008 08:17:01 PM
Yes it's slow going, but I can't look away. It's from 68 or 69. I forget, but it forever feels state of the art.
The Abyss Director's Cut, first film to use CGI Wave by Orionsangels	Dec 16th, 2008 08:19:55 PM
Ah the CGI wave, used in countless movies, Perfect Storm, Deep Impact, The Day after Tomorrow. Even an upcoming end of the world movie is using it, but we first saw it in The Abyss, Director's Cut
D Cut of Abyss by jrags1138	Dec 16th, 2008 08:34:53 PM
has it ever been released theatrically, I got the 100 dollar laserdisc on display. It was the primary reason I bought a laserdisc player, then T2 extended, etc. I bet it played for a weekend before the LD hit stores
this july i saw 2001 in 70mm in columbus OH, by Westonian	Dec 16th, 2008 08:40:40 PM
and it was awesome. Some parts were so clear it made all this current "hd" shit look silly. It also ruined the film purists "there has to be grain!!" argument. Because there doesnt have to be grain.
Sweet! I'll bring my REMAINS OF THE DAY lunch box by George Newman	Dec 16th, 2008 08:58:37 PM
I wish I was in LA and not in the reverse corner of the country
Fuck I wish I lived in Cali right now. by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz	Dec 16th, 2008 09:00:12 PM
That's just too awesome. I will admit I am jealous.
Most of these are 35mm films... by Mazzer	Dec 16th, 2008 09:33:49 PM
...which have just been blown up to produce 70mm prints, so they're not going to give the awesome resolution of a movie shot for the format. I love Alien and The Abyss, but they're Super 35 which is even worse. Still, I agree with you guys that 2001 is the ultimate true 70mm experience!
Who cares about this shit when there are only 31 days until... by Nasty In The Pasty	Dec 16th, 2008 09:35:41 PM
...Paul Blart: Mall Cop opens?
I love Khan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by picardsucks	Dec 16th, 2008 10:17:35 PM

Y'all should move to LA. by DarthCorleone	Dec 16th, 2008 11:01:31 PM
It's one of the primary reasons I moved here - just for opportunities like this. In the last four years I've lost count of the rare screenings I've attended and the number of cool directors/actors/etc. that I've been lucky enough to hear speak in person. But - as I said - unlucky timing here with the holiday, or they'd have me in the seat for at least 2001 & Star Trek 2. And if Cameron and Paxton were making an appearance, I'd certainly be there. I was fortunate enough to catch most of these on the big screen in my youth, but events like this never get old. I'm still going on about this because I'm hoping that some of these can be screened again soon once I'm back in town.
KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH NNNNNNNN by SingingHatchet	Dec 16th, 2008 11:45:30 PM
Carol Marcus gotta eat!
2001 in Cinerama by Ricky Retardo	Dec 17th, 2008 12:58:17 AM
I saw 2001 in 1968 in it's first run at the Loew's Cinerama theater in Times Square. The space sequences were the most powerful experience I've ever had in a movie theater. Astronauts at the time said it was the closest thing to being in space. I saw 2001 a week later in ordinary 35mm. I literally fell asleep during the film. To be truly appreciated, this film has to be seen in it's original Cinerama format.
The Abyss special edition was released theatricaly. by Fortunesfool	Dec 17th, 2008 03:16:19 AM
I saw it shortly before the VHS release. Of course, it wasn't actually shot in 70mm though so the blown up image doesn't look much better than 35mm, as a recent 70mm screening of Aliens showed. 2001 however looks absolutely stunning.
2001 mothafuckas by Vern	Dec 17th, 2008 03:35:06 AM
I saw it in 70mm as well, a couple years ago at the Cinerama in Seattle. The print was a little scratched up but fuck, it gave me goosebumps to hear Zarathustra speaketh as the curtains opened... and opened... and kept on opening to reveal the giant screen. I love that movie and the bigger the better. But I sure hope ALIEN and ALIENS come to the next festival... I haven't caught those in 70 mm before. I did see TOTAL RECALL and, for some reason, KRULL. (Turns out that one is no 2001.)
What of the films that weren't filmed in 70MM by s0nicdeathmonkey	Dec 17th, 2008 04:12:44 AM
does the 70MM give them enhanced quality, or does it just look like seeing a movie projected larger on an IMAX screen?
I saw El Cid in 70mm in LA, in 1993 by Mr Gorilla	Dec 17th, 2008 04:19:38 AM
It was life changing! I have to say, though this film list is great, there is a bit of an emphasis on 80s movies.
I would kill to see Total Recall on the big screen by Falling_Gruber	Dec 17th, 2008 04:20:30 AM
See you at the party Richter!
no "Black Cauldron"? what's that about? by beamish13	Dec 17th, 2008 04:27:40 AM

I reeeeeeally envy you guys who get to go to this. by Mr Nicholas	Dec 17th, 2008 05:18:20 AM

Damn I hate living in Australia right now by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Dec 17th, 2008 05:37:48 AM
This is the most jealous I have ever been. 2001...just damn......
the space-station in 2001 in 70mm by swanstep	Dec 17th, 2008 06:52:48 AM
rolls right around you. Don't miss it if you have the chance...
Damn!! by Mr.Krinkle	Dec 17th, 2008 10:26:40 AM
If I weren't going back east for X-mas I would totally be there for the Star Trek 2-Alien double bill in 70mm. Shit.
Wasn't Aliens shot in a standard by skimn	Dec 17th, 2008 01:24:53 PM
widescreen ration, not Super Panavision? Does that mean a blow up to 70mm will lose top and bottom screen information?
Nice! I'm so there by shaft478	Dec 17th, 2008 01:54:03 PM
Aliens, Alien, and Indiana Jones 1 on the big screen? Fuck yeah!
2001? by shaft478	Dec 17th, 2008 02:01:48 PM
How come I've never watched this? Are you all telling me to go see this this weekend? It never looked all that great to me.
shaft1 by kwisatzhaderach	Dec 17th, 2008 02:05:23 PM
You really should go see it. It's a change your life experience on the big screen. And it's Last Crusade that's playing, not Raiders.
I meant shaft478 not shaft1 by kwisatzhaderach	Dec 17th, 2008 02:06:11 PM

Yup by shaft478	Dec 17th, 2008 02:20:37 PM
You're right
Westonian by Klytus_I.m_Bored	Dec 17th, 2008 03:26:24 PM
70mm film has grain dude. The grain is the recording stratum of film. The silver salts (the grain) are what make film film.
70 MM IS DEAD!! BLU-RAY IS GOD!! by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Dec 17th, 2008 03:53:30 PM

klytus by Westonian	Dec 17th, 2008 07:01:39 PM
i know its got grain dude...you just can't fucking see it!! I'm talking about the film buffs that like films really grainy...where the screen is buzzing with grain..and they use that as an excuse to hate on digital cinema...cause you cant see any grain. During most of 2001 on 70mm...you cant see any grain. Its crystal clear.
bring back 70mm by lynxpro	Dec 17th, 2008 10:22:59 PM
To tell you the truth, I can't remember the last film I saw in the theatres in 70mm. It was either The Abyss or Batman Returns. It has been a total crime for Hollywood to ditch 70mm. Hell, digital has caught up to 35mm with 4K projectors. With that in mind, I really wish they'd shoot any film deemed "good" in 70mm for mastering if only to "future proof" the material. I bet George Lucas wished he was able to have shot the original Star Wars in 70mm instead of 35mm. I submitted a question along these lines to Chris Nolan to hopefully answer tomorrow night during BD-Live presentation about why he selected IMAX for portions of TDK instead of just forcing Warner Bros. to allow shooting the entire film in 70mm. I figure it had to do with Warner's special relationship with the Imax Corporation. So if you guys see Nolan answering that type of question, or if he'll push Warners to re-encode "Batman Begins" and "TDK" using AVC [instead of VC-1] for the eventual double dips, and when exactly did they dump plans to use Talia Al Ghul in TDK, then you'll know I am the one that submitted those questions...
FUUUUCK!! I wish I was in LA for this... by Crimson King	Dec 18th, 2008 04:29:42 PM
Goddammit. Capone, make something like this happen here in Chicago...

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