Create a new 3D IMAX feature film that is entirely visual and without dialogue, enhanced by one of the world's greatest themes, a Pulitzer-worthy script, awe-inspiring cinematography, memorable performances, and a haunting music score that resonates long after leaving the theater, and ensure that p...

Replaced scores, repeated frames of film (sometimes at the wrong location), and improper speed are three items that annoy me. The last copy of Griffith's "Broken Blossoms" seen years ago had a reimagined orchestra score that did nothing to support the story, often going 'dead silent' for more than ...

Just ordered THE BLOT, Hitchcock's wartime propaganda shorts, and Films of Evgeni Bauer. Thanks for the hot tip!

MaryGH wrote:Thank you for sharing!

I signed the petition and shared the link on several silent film Facebook pages.

If you watch it, please post here to let me know if it was captioned or not. Jim It is captioned.[/quote] Great! That would be an indicator that if they ever get around to putting it out on DVD, it should be captioned. Jim[/quote] It's old news now, but this was actually released on DVD (R) in 2013...

Go region-free and never look back. I've been region-free since 2001.

Unfortunately, you can't do 1080p/60Hz with a Blu-ray, so you are stuck with either 720p/60Hz (lower resolution), 1080i/60Hz (combing artifacts unless your scaler is very good) or 1080p/24Hz (repeat frames). The consensus is that 1080p/24Hz should be used whenever possible if the frames can be repe...

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WaverBoy wrote:Exhibit A: the subject of this thread, mastered by the publisher of the article you linked.

So because Michael wrote it, it has to be biased ?

Nope. I didn't say that. I just made an observation.

1080p can be done right - http://www.bfi.org.uk/news/how-do-you-solve-problem-potemkin" target="_blank" target="_blank However, as Kino proved with Nosferatu, it can be messed up. HZ is interesting. Except that article is incorrect; it IS noticeable in motion. Exhibit A: the subject of this thread,...

Looky looky...

When Knighthood Was in Flower is available now on Amazon as are Ben's editions of my Kickstarter projects, The Bride's Play and Beauty's Worth . I have not seen the latter films but I understand Ben has sharpened the video image and re-instated the original tinting for The Bride's Play . I picked u...

BenModel wrote:Also, this link takes you to all 3 at once.

Ben

Perfect, I just posted the 3-way link along with a rave recommendatory writeup on the KNIGHTHOOD thread at Blu-ray.com.

Hopefully this film can be pieced back together from all existing elements someday, with stills & text to cover the gaps. I'd love to see it, and would donate toward such a project. Cohen permitting, of course.

The first new VHS I've purchased in decades. Can't wait to fire up old Betsy the VCR this evening.

20fps seems pretty slow for 1927 silents, but in any case, as they're not 24fps, they should be 1080i, not 1080p. If they were 1080i, we wouldn't have every fifth frame duplicated, resulting in jerky-motion.

Here's a great review of the Blu:

http://thrillingdaysofyesteryear.blogsp ... e.html?m=1

I never thought I'd ever be holding this treasure in my hands, but here it is at long last. I'll be watching it this weekend. Thank you Eric, so very very much. Your efforts mean one hell of a lot to this Colleen Moore fan.

I just got the disc, and both movies are incorrectly transferred at 1080p. For The Lodger , every fifth frame repeats; Downhill , every fourth. Yep. They effed them up. Which is strange, because these late-20s silent films would run just fine at 24 fps, and then there'd be no problem. It's maddenin...

Fantastic! It's a goal!!! Well done YOU (and everyone else too). We'll now prepare to start hamming it up.... if you see what I mean... Thank you again. I'll keep you posted of all developments via Kickstarter. We'll certainly be looking at extra treats if the funds keep coming in :) Dave Congrats ...

Stretch goal time! Any possibility of adding another Hamilton short if enough extra funds are generated?

The print has some decomp in some spots and was preserved from Marion Davies' print in the LoC collection. It's not going to look any better unless another print turns up. It's a great film, and I remember the audience really enjoying it when we ran it at LoC Packard. Ben Maybe now that one of the ...

I just caved and shelled out a Jackson for a new copy of the Critic's Choice VHS off eBay. First new VHS I've bought in a loooooong time. This most likely means it'll be announced by the WAC for official DVD release tomorrow.

I don't know how the hell I missed this release. As soon as my wallet has recovered from this month's DVD/BD acquisition expenses, I'll be ordering this. Sounds fantastic in both content and quality, and will go nicely with the Baby Peggy DVD from Milestone. I hope the restoration of HELEN'S BABIES ...

PAPA'S BOY (1927) is available in good quality from the only known print (16mm) on Accidentally Preserved Vol. 2, the second in silent film accompanist/film historian/all-around great guy Ben Model's excellent DVD series of extremely rare silent films mastered from prints in his personal collection,...

BenModel wrote:Blackhawk sold at least one of the Collegians series at one time. I have a nice 16mm of their release of THE RELAY.

Ben

Any chance of a COLLEGIANS Kickstarter, Ben?

Anyone know if the copies of this set now being sold by VCI have the liner notes booklet included? I ask because the listing says the following under Specs & Features: DVD | 4 DISC | 460 minutes | 1915-1925 | B&W | Not Rated | English language | 1.33:1 / 4x3 | Dolby Digital 2.0 | All Regions Audio c...

And...still no BROWN OF HARVARD release. C'mon, WAC!

OK guys we've launched it! David Wyatt and I are pleased to announce..... (drum roll)...... The Lloyd Hamilton Kickstarter project!!!. SIX of his rarest comedies can be yours on DVD. More details here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/321833650/lloyd-hamilton-silent-comedian" target="_blank" ta...

Although I consider Hamilton probably the most grossly overrated comedian of the silent era (neck and neck with Snub Pollard and Ben Turpin), I'm in this business to support the proliferation of, and, eventually, world conquest (or re-conquest) by, classic silent comedy. So I'm in! Jim For a second...

I backed this, but I'm late to the Perez party, so I just ordered Vol. 1 along with Steve's companion book to prep me for the eventual arrival of Vol. 2 this fall. Always great to explore the work of an unfamiliar silent comedian, especially one I've heard such good things about. Super stoked!