formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
In recent years, as film projection has been reduced to the margins of the industry thanks to the comparative cost-effectiveness (for studios, anyway) of digital photography and projection, it’s become a precious luxury for some moviegoers who believe that film-forward … Continued
Today, most movies are projected digitally. But there’s more to seeing a film projected the old-fashioned way, from a 35mm or 70mm print, than a nostalgic return to the days when movies flickered on theater screens. To learn more, The … Continued
Using ultra-high definition restoration techniques, classic films from the 20th century are now being brought back to life. At least 300 have been restored worldwide – and hundreds more will be over the next few years. Source: Dam Busters footage … Continued
THE legacy of Westerns and women in cinema are among the topics being discussed at this year’s Widescreen Weekend, held in the city centre. The 22nd annual festival will take place at the National Science and Media Museum in October, … Continued
BUNKER HILL– Bob Orndorff recalled a contest from 1936 that united him with one of his most prized possessions – an 85-year-old hand-crank projector. Source: Glimpse into the past: Hand-crank projector holds memories, history | News, Sports, Jobs – Journal … Continued
A heartwarming new documentary tells the story of the history teacher who stumbled upon the Brinton Collection, a unique archive of films from the earliest days of moving pictures Source: How did some of cinema’s greatest films end up in … Continued