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ELVIS is in the building….

idiotproof67 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:38:28 +0000

The Elvis print has arrived & it looks to be in almost perfect condition.
The projectionists noted no unnecessary splices or imperfections. So ooh er, a lovely cinemascope presentation & Dolby Stereo on our Giant Screen.
I’m not an Elvis fan at all, but I have enjoyed the cinematic quality & the high production values of the film for historical purposes.
Highly recommended. Could be the last time you will be able to see the film on a cinema screen…

Screening 7:15pm Friday 17th & 3pm Sunday the 19th February. 2 sessions only.

The murder of film…

idiotproof67 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:33:32 +0000

*Shakes head in despair*

- ’35mm will be Dead by 2015′ – Rosa Golijan (Nov 2011). Article HERE

- ‘The Sudden Death of Film’ – Roger Ebert (Nov 2011). Article HERE

- ‘As 35mm Film Dies, How Do Revival Theaters Cope?’ – Craig Hubert (Feb 2012). Article HERE

Brilliant short on the duties of a dedicated projectionist

idiotproof67 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:18:14 +0000

Facts About Projection from Studiocanoe on Vimeo.

ELVIS director interview.

idiotproof67 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:25:03 +0000

Here’s an interesting interview with the director of ‘Elvis: That’s The Way it Is’ from 1970. Denis Sanders wasn’t exactly the most prolific director, but he did direct the African-American participated concert film in Ghana ‘Soul to Soul’ (1971) & the cult favourites ‘Shock treatment’ (1964) & ‘Invasion of the Bee Girls’ (1973).

Check it out HERE.

Upcoming film ELVIS & NIXON

idiotproof67 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:23:22 +0000

Cary Elwes is probably best known as Westley in the classic Rob Reiner film from 1985, The Princess Bride. Well now he’s directed a comedy based on a meeting of 2 famous Americans. Yes, Elvis Presley & Richard Nixon. It will star Australian Eric Bana & Englishman Danny Huston. So to get you into a refresher course on all things Elvis, hows about venturing out on either Friday the 17th or Sunday the 19th for the classic documentary/live performance ‘Elvis: That’s the Way it is’.

More info on the upcoming film Elvis & Nixon here.

JAWS (1975) 2nd & 4th March 2012

idiotproof67 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:09:58 +0000

Yes, we managed to score a 35mm print for Jaws to screen on Fri 2nd & Sun 4th of March.
It will finally be released on Blu-Ray this August in the USA, but considering that it will be winter here, we figured we’d screen it before summer ends. Okay Autumn is actually in effect from March, but we aren’t that pedantic to point it out. Oof!

ELVIS: THAT’S THE WAY IT IS trailer

idiotproof67 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:55:57 +0000

ELVIS: THAT’S THE WAY IT IS on 35mm. 17th & 19th February, 2012

idiotproof67 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:45:18 +0000

Yes, we’ve been asked for a music documentary type film & the consensus is that this 1970 film is one of the best ever made.
The only version available on 35mm film is the Special Edition, so that’s the one that we will be screening. Luckily this version from 2001 is in stereo whereas the original release was in mono.
Go figure.
Even if you aren’t an Elvis Presley fan, but a fan of music in general, or even a fan of filmmaking, then you will definitely appreciate this gem.

More information on the film, including songs performed, can be found here.

Exact times will be announced closer to the date, but roughly 7pm for the Friday 17th evening session & 3pm for the Sunday 19th.

ALIENS print has arrived.

idiotproof67 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:13:07 +0000

Click to view slideshow.
ALIENS print has been tested & it looks a ripper.
Was tested very late at night whilst all non-projectionists were asleep.
because it’s a 70mm print it’s a huge task to put it together. Most 35mm films come in a couple of 40x40x20cm boxes, 70mm prints come in enormous metal cases. Aliens came in 8 reels/cases.

THE REP. Documentary on cinemas that show classic films.

idiotproof67 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:32:48 +0000

Wow! Something to admire. HERE.