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On kaka and 78s

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clarkjohnsen

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In Reply to: Well, that's fine. But... posted by Dalton on March 15, 2004 at 10:25:48:

Frankly, LotR was kaka and I've said so on numerous occasions, and been attacked for that. So, maybe I don't like New Zealand film-making, I can live with it.
And I've said I enjoyed Pirates of the C. and been attacked for *that*. There's no justice.
But man do I love those 78s! You people have no idea how great they can sound, because you judge them by transcriptions on tinkly LPs and edgy CDs.
Likewise I try not to judge a movie -- either way -- after seeing it on tape or DVD. Those are not the theatrical experiences everyone involved in film-making intends us to have.
clark

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Re: On kaka and 78s - patrickU 13:14:59 03/15/04 (8)
You have a real strong point1 I long want to have a discussion on how TAPES or DVD�s transfigure the director intend.
- Re: Tapes and DVDs - rico 13:26:33 03/15/04 (2)
  I'll stick with DVDs because I hate tapes. I think that a properly transferred film to DVD in the correct aspect ratio with sound as intended (i.e., mono, stereo, surround in its many incarnations) shown on a calibrated wide screen home theater can achieve what the director intended as much as seeing it in a theater with screechy sound, underlit screens, incorrect aspect ratio, noisy audience, etc.
  However, the very best theaters provide the best viewing experience.
  - "A DVD... can achieve what the director intended as much as seeing it in a theater." LOL! - clarkjohnsen 13:42:00 03/15/04 (0)
    You won't be so sanguine after you start seeing high-rez DVDs, coming soon.
    clark
  - Re: You mistakes director intention and... - patrickU 13:36:17 03/15/04 (0)
    Viewer convenience.
- Bon chance! All you'll get is talk about how noisy theatres are, which isn't the point. nt - clarkjohnsen 13:19:52 03/15/04 (4)
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  - I'll try - Victor Khomenko 13:43:16 03/15/04 (2)
    There are several levels to this, clark.
    You keep telling us only a theater experience counts... I don't think so. Just like not only a symphony hall experience applies to music, the movies CAN be enjoyed in many forms.
    You DO have a stereo system... I believe. Don't tell me it sounds like Carnegie Hall.
    So I don't understand your hard nose attitude towards home videos.
    Most people can never see most good films in their natural environment. There is no art movie theater here - within 100 miles, at least. I can catch some recent good films, but not old ones, and certainly no obscure things.
    Given the choice of not seeing many fine films, or seeing them at home I do not hesitate renting a DVD.
    Does one get full experience, as intended by the director, in his home environment?
    Well, one can come close.
    But this is the area where one can be tolerant. I know many people who can listen to Beethoven on a small radio and get more out of it than many "audiophiles" on their Grande systems, or many concert goers. The ability to appreciate fine things is internal, and it transcends the poor media quality... well, to some degree.
    In addition, we are getting closer to the theater experience with our large screen installations.
    - Worth discussion, but start a new thread so everyone can see it. nt - clarkjohnsen 08:08:13 03/16/04 (1)
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      - No problem, but this this was your tread, go ahead! - Victor Khomenko 08:24:05 03/16/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Worth discussion, but start a new thread so everyone can see it. nt posted by clarkjohnsen on March 16, 2004 at 08:08:13:
        
        Link my post as a reply.
  - Re :Yes. - patrickU 13:33:08 03/15/04 (0)
    But I post for a new discussion above. Maybe you an make your point. I will too.

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