Quentin tarantinos hateful eight to be widest 70mm release. Tarantino is a unique writer and an even more unique director, so reading the hateful eight was a bit like watching it hes a very visual writer, often mentioning the 70mm superscope film he is going to use, and expounding on a specific image of a cross. Interstellar opened on only 11 screens in 70mm, and the theaters playing it could use conventional 70mm lenses. Hateful eight in 70mm will be the best cinematic experience of the year kevin wintergetty images as my colleague jordan crucchiola likes to say, quentin tarantino is a perfect filmmaker. Quentin tarantinos the hateful eight to debut in 70mm. Sep 03, 2014 the hateful eight will be shot for a 70mm release, and the weinstein company is promising the widest release this shooting format has been offered in 20 years.
We sit down with famous director quentin tarantino to discuss his new film, the hateful eight, his thoughts on 70mm and the new phrase tarantinoesque. Jan 21, 2016 the only reason 70mm panavision lasted as long as it did is because of its quality and their accompanying roadshows. Panavision rebuilt the 65mm cameras being used on the hateful eight. Quentin tarantino extending the hateful eight 70mm. A special gift arrives for cinephiles just in time for christmas, as director quentin tarantinos eighth film, appropriately named the hateful eight, enters limited release this week as a. Dec 08, 2015 quentin tarantino wanted something special for the hateful eight. Shooting a movie uses enough film for eastman kodaks movie film brand to manufacture one or more master rolls of film and customfinish it slit, perforate, spool, package. This will be the first film parkway has shown in 70mm. Readers and fans of 70mm are always welcome to contribute. Ben fritz at the wall street journal adds that the hateful eight will initially be released exclusively in 70mm, followed by a 35mm and digital release in the following weeks. Parkway has confirmed it will be bringing the 70mm print of the hateful eight to the north of england. Cinecitta studios will be the only place in central and southern italy offering the public the chance to become immersed in the 188minute film, shot in ultra panavision 70mm format chosen by the. If the words quentin tarantino and western capture your interest, then youll likely think the same way.
When i first heard about the plans for the hateful eight 70mm screenings, i quickly contacted boston light and sound about being a. Classic imax theaters projected film in 70mm, and while they, too, offered truly epic productions, even they were not quite as exciting as the hateful eight. Dec 28, 2015 the 70mm roadshow release of the hateful eight filled me with dread it sounded great quentin tarantino announced he would shoot and release his new film in a defunct format, and the weinstein. The hateful eight will first be presented on ultra panavision 70mm film, and at an aspect ratio of 2. Dec 23, 2015 with the hateful eight hes going old school and shooting on a format panavision ultra 70mm that hasnt been used in nearly half a century, and that presents challenges. The hateful eight will receive widest 70mm release in over. Quentin tarantinos the hateful eight is a throwback in its content, but its also bringing back a bit of film history along with it weve previously discussed how the film utilized the ultra panavision 70 technique along with 65mm lenses that havent been seen in decades. The weinstein company and quentin tarantino have pulled out all the stops to make sure that people see the hateful eight in 70mm, and anyone who. The end result is a higherresolution and wider image on.
Where to watch the hateful eight in 70mm in the uk the list. The hateful eights roadshow isnt anything new or groundbreaking, though. The only reason 70mm panavision lasted as long as it did is because of its quality and their accompanying roadshows. For projection, the original 65 mm film is printed on 70 mm 2. But the hateful eight 70mm roadshow is a project on a much vaster scale. He knew he wanted to shoot it in 70mm so much so that the words in glorious 70mm are peppered throughout his. Aug 17, 2015 parkway has confirmed it will be bringing the 70mm print of the hateful eight to the north of england. Oct 12, 2015 quentin tarantino sure is making his 70mm roadshow version of the hateful eight the mustsee cinematic experience of the holiday movie season read more.
Jackson, kurt russell, jennifer jason leigh, walton goggins. The hateful eight and the 70mm film experience whether its at the milwaukee film festival, the uwm union cinema or with the 70mm roadshow release of the hateful eight, the use of traditional film is creating new cinematic experiences. Tarantino told variety that the hateful eight, in addition to the standard 70mm multiplex release, will receive an additional roadshow release, which will arrive two weeks earlier, also in 70mm. How the hateful eight cinematographer revived lenses from. Regardless of what one thinks of him as a person or of his choices of subject matter, it cant be denied that quentin tarantino is a skilful filmmaker, and he proves this yet again in his eighth film, the. The aspect ratio of the 70mm hateful eight is something like 2. The frames on a 70mm film are nearly the same height as standard 35mm film, but about twice as wide and cost twice as much to produce. Quentin tarantino sure is making his 70mm roadshow version of the hateful eight the mustsee cinematic experience of the holiday movie season read more. Quentin tarantino wanted something special for the hateful eight. How tarantinos the hateful eight brought back 65mm. Dec 15, 2015 the weinstein company, the pro70mm distributors behind paul thomas andersons the master and now, the hateful eight, have prepared for the largest release of the format in 20 years. We stand in line for the red carpet premiere of the 70mm roadshow version of the hateful eight, quentin tarantinos 8th motion picture, and the third one i witness premiering in germany.
The hateful eight contains the traditional tarantino values of racism, violence, and controversy but sets itself apart with brilliant cinematography and classic, mysterious storytelling. This type of film also changes the aspect ratio of the film, stretching it to a wider 2. Dec 08, 2015 but the hateful eight 70mm roadshow is a project on a much vaster scale. How the hateful eight cinematographer revived lenses. Dec 31, 2015 when i first heard about the plans for the hateful eight 70mm screenings, i quickly contacted boston light and sound about being a projectionist for quentin tarantinos roadshow. Cold wind grabs a small group of men, their coats only a mediocre protection from the freezing winter temperatures. Assuming both are pristine performances, its like the difference between 3x4 old school colour telly, and a really impressive monitor. Quentin tarantino 70 mm film and the hateful eight.
They get stuck in a small inn of sorts during a blizzard with several other mysterious and untrustworthy folk. Formally striking but morally bankrupt, just like always. John doc strange the hateful eight is the eighth film from. The hateful eight revives a decadesold film technology one of the most unusual aspects of this film is that it was shot in ultra panavision 70mm, a rare film format that hasnt been used on any.
With the hateful eight hes going old school and shooting on a format panavision ultra 70mm that hasnt been used in nearly half a. Quentin tarantino on hateful eight and why 70mm might. Filmhouse 88 lothian road, edinburgh 70mm screening 1225 feb a threescreen independent cinema showing around 700 films every year, either in 2d, 3d, 35mm, 16mm or 70mm. The passengers, bounty hunter john ruth and his fugitive daisy domergue, race towards the town of red rock where ruth, known in these parts as the hangman, will bring domergue to justice. The hateful eight was released in 70mm film, but should. The colors are richer, the panoramic projection more spectacular and in all it creates for an extraordinary experience. The hateful eight, quentin tarantinos muchawaited new movie, will be shown in the legendary studios of via tuscolana, starting january 29, 2016. Dec 23, 2015 quentin tarantino shot his latest movie, the hateful eight, on superwide film stock and reverted to lenses not used since khartoum starring charlton heston. It is not easy though and requires more time, money. Jan 27, 2016 we sit down with famous director quentin tarantino to discuss his new film, the hateful eight, his thoughts on 70mm and the new phrase tarantinoesque. Not only that, but the roadshow version will feature an overture, intermission, and six extra minutes of footage, bringing the film to a whopping. Since tarantino and richardson wanted long takes for the movies dialogueheavy sequences, panavision also developed larger magazines for the film cameras while kodak made longer 1,800foot film.
Tarantino shot his latest film, the hateful eight, in the elite 70mm format in fact, he used an even more rare variant of the 70mm format, called ultra panavision 70, which results in a very. John ruth kurt russell is bringing a bounty, daisy domergue jennifer jason leigh into a town for to hang. Jackson, kurt russell, tim roth and jennifer jason leigh will be presented in a. The weinstein company and quentin tarantino have pulled out all the stops to make sure that people see the hateful eight in 70mm, and anyone who doesnt is making a huge mistake. Fully loaded dolby cp200 that can play back all 35mm and 70mm sound formats. The resolution of 70mm film is much better than 35mm, providing a richer visual experience and extremely detailed images that are a joy to watch.
As others have pointed out, the image is a scan of a 15perf 70mm film cell, which is larger than 5perf 70mm, which is what the hateful eight is filmed in. The basic premise of the hateful eight is provided in the trailer for the movie. A new bts video dives even deeper into this history, including the discussion of the return of the roadshow, with select. Jan 07, 2016 since tarantino and richardson wanted long takes for the movies dialogueheavy sequences, panavision also developed larger magazines for the film cameras while kodak made longer 1,800foot film.
Shooting a movie uses enough film for eastman kodaks movie film brand to manufacture one or more master rolls of film and customfinish it. Quentin tarantino extending the hateful eight 70mm roadshow. In the dead of a wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters. The hateful eight fulfills all of that criteria, but tarantino once again manages to impress with what will surely be considered to be one of the best films of 2015. Jan 04, 2016 the hateful eight revives a decadesold film technology one of the most unusual aspects of this film is that it was shot in ultra panavision 70mm, a rare film format that hasnt been used on any. Jackson, kurt russell, tim roth and jennifer jason leigh will be presented in a 70mm format that has not been seen in. Thats partly because roadshows didnt begin with 70mm panavision. The 70mm roadshow release of the hateful eight filled me with dread it sounded great quentin tarantino announced he would shoot and release his new film in a defunct format, and the weinstein. Another local group plans to donate their dts xd10 and sound readers to add digital capability for 35mm and 70mm. Theres one great reason to see quentin tarantinos the. Jan 26, 2016 the hateful eight, quentin tarantinos muchawaited new movie, will be shown in the legendary studios of via tuscolana, starting january 29, 2016.
The weinstein company, the pro70mm distributors behind paul thomas andersons the master and now, the hateful eight, have prepared for the largest release of the format in 20 years. Dan provided the filmmakers of the hateful eight with 15 ultra panavision lenses, with eight focal lengths ranging from 35mm to 400mm. Jan 06, 2016 the hateful eight and the 70mm film experience whether its at the milwaukee film festival, the uwm union cinema or with the 70mm roadshow release of the hateful eight, the use of traditional film is creating new cinematic experiences. Quentin tarantino shot his latest movie, the hateful eight, on superwide film stock and reverted to lenses not used since khartoum starring charlton heston. I have been waiting for it ever since he made the announcement, shortly after django, that his next movie would be a western. The weinstein company twc announced today that academy award winning writerdirector quentin tarantinos upcoming feature the hateful eight, will premiere in 70mm on december 25, 2015. Quentin tarantinos hateful eight to be widest 70mm. Regardless of what one thinks of him as a person or of his choices of subject matter, it cant be denied that quentin tarantino is a skilful filmmaker, and he proves this yet again in his eighth film, the hateful eight. The hateful eight was released in 70mm film, but should you.
What its like to be a hateful eight 70mm projectionist. At the end of the day, they were still digitally projected onto a screen, just like standard 35mm. Does the hateful eights 70mm roadshow really impact the. Hateful eight 70mm plan extends to 50 theaters film. Some lenses were just refurbished, some were recoated and some had their spherical components swapped, while others the 40mm, 50mm, 5mm, 180mm and 190mm were brand new builds. Dec 02, 2015 the hateful eight will first be presented on ultra panavision 70mm film, and at an aspect ratio of 2. Jan 25, 2016 dan provided the filmmakers of the hateful eight with 15 ultra panavision lenses, with eight focal lengths ranging from 35mm to 400mm. Quentin tarantinos anticipated new western, the hateful eight, will premiere this christmas, only in 70mm film, ahead of its digital theatrical release jan.
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