This is the place place to find and watch videos that are being created by Joe Farace. This includes videos about film cameras and photography, which is Joe's recent focus, as well as some about digital, infrared and studio photography. It's also the home of the Joe's Movie Club. The "Joe and Cliff Go to Cars & Coffee" video series is produced/directed by Cliff Lawson. Here too you'll find some vlogs that were originally designed for and appeared on JoeFarace.com and JoeFaraceShootsCars.com.
How does this Paramount WWC transfer compare the the 2020 stand alone blu ray release from "imprint" studio? The "imprint" studio release was taken from a 4k scan of the original film negative.
I honestly don't know. I don't have any Imprint titles although I know they have a great reputation. I have the DVD that looks pretty good and this Blu-ray looks fantastic. Right now I don't have the budget to buy more discs. This video was made before I was injured in January and I have been slowly recovering. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
@@joefaracevideos No problem. Found a review that compared the paramount release to the imprint. Imprint is vastly superior both in detail and proper color timing. So I will stick with my imprint for now.
Love the list Joe, just to set you right on Cillian Murphy's name it's pronounced with a K sound , like Killian , the Irish(Gaeilge)spelling can be misleading 😀
THanks so much for your insightful comment. Yes, I really love this film. I wish the transfer was better. One of my other commenters said a pristine print exists. One can only hope that they make a 4K transfer from it. A guy can dream...
I love this film one of the best films I've ever seen. It's a masterpiece. I watched it for the second time the other day and I cried like a baby at the end for the second time. I felt allsorts of emotions watching this film. I loved it even more on my second watch. Not many films have made me cry as much as this one did. It's in my top five favourite films of all time.
I was just thinking about this movie last night when a friend asked for recommendations for films to watch for her Film Club. They wanted a movie "that didn't have any murders in it." But I told'em be sure to have some Kleenex handy. All that thinking about "Umbrellas" just made me want to watch this great movie again.
The Dark Knight is really good but I personally liked the newest one "The Batman" more. I thought for the longest time that those movies were called "Internal Affairs" not "Infernal" haha Cheers Joe!
There is a 1990 film called Internal Affairs with Richard Gere and Andy Garcia that was well reviewed at the time but not-so-much for the audience. I liked it at the time; wonder how I would feel now.
Best lists are always so subjective..My top film would have to be 'Vertico' It's the film that forever draws me close to loving films. Fellini's Nights of Caberia is the other. I enjoyed your list. There are so many.
I agree about best lists. And especially about Vertigo. I remember seeing it in 1958 when I was in high school. It made a big impression on my little movie-crazed mind. I've owned many copies of the film and have seen it many times, including on Blu-ray. I keep threatening to get the 4K but haven't sprung for it yet. (Maybe today?) But this is just my favorites list so it is highly subjective.
About Fellini: There is a RU-vid video called "The MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOTS of FEDERICO FELLINI" that takes my breath away. I showed it to my wife and told her "this is why I love cinema." She didn't get it. So many great movies...
Scene by scene, line by line, shot by shot, The 3rd Man is one of the towering landmarks of motion pictures, right down to possibly the most perfect ending of all time.
I couldn't agree more. Interestingly I hardly ever hear anybody talking about this film. I think many people are missing a real cinematic treat, which is why it's my #1 favorite. Hopefully my little band of subscribers will help spread the word. Look for my upload of the second part, Friday or Saturday.
Glad to hear this one is good! It's one of my favorites from the 80's. Have you thought about making a list of the best 4ks for 80's movies out there? I think you could make a solid video out of that one! Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the suggestion. Great idea. I'm going to put it on my to-do list. In the meantime, I'm currently working on a list of my favorite movies that were released fro the time when I saw my first movie until today. Look for it this week sometime.
Picked up the collection recently. Great review! Some absolutely stunning sequences and cinematography throughout the series. In The Lost World I had forgotten how funny so many of the Goldblum lines were. Just a fun ride throughout and something every kid grows up imagining. Capturing that sense of childlike wonder and adventure on film is the best appeal of the series in my view.
You are so right. The Lost World is my favorite of all the films (although I have a soft spot for Jurassic Park III) and the 4K transfer for this film is amazing.
@@joefaracevideos I'm also impressed with how much motion and speed they incorporated into the camerawork for The Lost World, with vehicle and dinosaur sequences, all choreographed seamlessly.
Half Priced Books is a chain in the midwest for resale books and movies, and their standard blu-ray prices can be really good, although I find their 4K blu-rays are often over-priced. The digital retailer Vudu often has great deals and weekly sales on 4K digital movies, although of course the bitrate is reduced from what you would find on a physical disc.
Thanks for talking about Alita: Battle Angle. An excellent and imaginative film, and the 4K version elevates it subtly for home viewing at an affordable price, although you're definitely right, it could be improved. Really glad to have discovered your channel. Your style of discussing and covering both the subject matter of the films, your own thoughts and taste, and the quality of the discs is thoroughly enjoyable!
@@joefaracevideos Can't go wrong with that! And your experience shows in the videos. Impressive production with excellent audio, lighting, framing, etc. It's clear you put a lot of passion into it.
Joe Farace, what you said about the presentation of human misery is interesting. I often wonder if a cynical philosophy of life drives such a presentation. I believe it's safe to say that most films convey a certain "take" on life. Frankly, life should not be boiled down to the singular reality of human misery. Life (thank God) has far more to offer. Thanks so much for your stimulating and sincere comments. By the way, I really enjoyed your views regarding "Casablanca". Undoubtedly, "Casablanca" is a superlative gem. Bogart's character (Rick) does have a heart of gold. I put him right beside good old "Atticus".Characters of great nobility are always inspiring. They keep away the pest of cynical notions. Well, thanks for sharing your insights. Thanks for posting some great videos. Take care!
First time watching a review from you. Really nice job! I agree somewhat about whether to watch Director's Cuts. Nine times out of ten I'd go theatrical first. The exceptions would include something like Kingdom of Heaven, as that's the story they really wanted to tell.
Phil, you got me to thinking. So much so, that I decided to write a blog post as part of Joe Farace's Movie club on this subject. The post will run this coming Saturday, March 25, on my website, address shown above. Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m going to have to get this new 4K version. Casablanca has always been one of my favorites. It should have been just another studio contract player film, but something magical happened and the whole film shines brighter with time. Thanks Joe!
I think that's the right word: Magic. Every frame, every scene is a master class in filmmaking that I think some modern studios in their quest for creating the biggest CGI blockbuster-and I like some of them too-forget the magic of telling a simple story with a team of people who are at the top of their game. And, you're so right, that;s exactly what happened in Casablanca.
Can't wait to get Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon when it's released. The Fabelmans can take a hike. I would like 4K King Kong '33 and 4K Camille with Garbo. Thanks for your review.
I'm with you on King Kong '33 in 4K. One of my subscribers told me UCLA has a pristine print of the film that's better than what Warners used for the Blu-ray, which I had problems with, He also told me he thought the DVD of King Kong is better than the Blu-ray, something I plan to look into. I recently re-read The Maltese Falcon so I'm anxious to see the 4K and will get that video up as soon as I get my hands on it and watch it. Garbo in 4K? Sublime.
The DVD version has not been tampered with as much as the Blu-ray. If you’re a purist hang onto your DVD because the surface gauges that pop up on single frames have been removed on the Blu-ray. I also suspect some digital tampering and censorship during the famous screen test scene. I’ve seen King Kong on the big screen and can definitely say that this particular scene has been tampered with. UCLA has an absolutely pristine print in their collection and definitely would’ve been the best source for a 4K upgrade. Unfortunately with the shake up at Warners because of the discovery takeover, I don’t see that happening.
Thanks so much for the advice and information. You know, I had a feeling that something was different about the "screen test scene" but couldn't quite put my finger on it. I sill have my DVD copy and planned to hang onto it.
I have the DVD and the Criterion laserdisc, and when I watch them both on my projector... The DVD has superior resolution, but the laserdisc looks and sounds like I'm watching a 35mm repertory print. I'm sure Criterion would love to be able to license it for release on Blu Ray, but I'm sure it's become a far more expensive title to license now than in the mid 80s when laserdisc was still a niche.
I haven't seen the Director's Cut Spawn (gotta put it on my list) but, I think, that the Director's Cut of del Toro original Hellboy is also better that the theatrical release.
Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies but I've only ever seen the Final Cut. You are actually the first person I've heard who prefers the theatrical but I'm glad you shared this as it gives me a reason to rewatch. I will make sure to watch the theatrical next time. Glad to have found this channel, I enjoyed hearing your take on the film and the release itself. I had never heard of push-processing prior to this, so I appreciate you explaining the process!
Thanks for you kind comments. To me the saddest part if that only The Final cut is available in 4K. I have seen clips from it and it looks amazing. Maybe some day they will release all versions, including the European version, in 4K.
Thanks, so much for the thoughts. I think you'll like it and it has lots of extras that are worth watching if you like that kind of behind-the-scenes information.
Excellent review. I think Carpenter is a fine director. Above average for these types of movies. Halloween and The Thing are beautiful films and The Fog is beautifully photographed..I wish he would have done Friday the 13th..BTW I also like the soundtracks many are his. Morricone's score for The Thing is another good example of good filmmaking. And finally I love Karloff's Mummy the best..
War of the Worlds one of the great 50s sci fi. I believed I've owned it in every available format until now. It's on the level of the color film Forbidden Planet. Spielberg can take a hike! Another big color sci fi film of that era is Invaders From Mars. But Invaders needs an upgrade. I enjoy your reviews.
First, thank you so much! I agree about Forbidden Planet; I love it. I have it in every format from pan and scan VHS, widescreen VHS, DVD, special anniversary DVD with a model of Robbie the Robot and a Blu-Ray. If it comes out in 4K, it will be a day one buy for me. I would be happy with just a good Blu-ray of Invaders From Mars, the DVD I own is junk. I never saw the remake.
@@g_vezz I love both including Invasion of the Body Snatches with Leonard Nimoy (too) I didn't know it was in 4K. I've got to add that to my list for Santa. Thank you.
My Desert Island film. The one and only. The others can take a hike. I don't think people understand its relevance to the depression or to cinema history. Don;t forget the score was written by Max Steiner. The first score ever composed for a film. The score is heart breaking. The film that changed my life.
I could not agree more. It is not surprising that when the Criterion Collection started making laser discs that their first film releases was Citizen Kane. But their second release was King Kong. While this Blu-ray release is not perfect, it''s the best and most complete-so far. When films such as Metropolis can find better versions hidden away somewhere, I can only hope that happens with King Kong and we get a truly pristine version,
You are so right! Michel LeGrand was always one of my favorite film composers and the music for this film is heartbreakingly beautiful. If anyone's interested search RU-vid for "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" and you'll find several videos featuring the music.
Among my favorites with odd relevance to today. Rich man, something hurdling near earth!! Can't wait to get this set. I hope the 4k is up to snuff....Very good review. Thanks
Thank you for the kind words. According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, Deep Impact is the most scientifically accurate movie about a giant meteor crashing into earth. It's a great film too. As far as the 4K of War of the World. Review is coming. Hint: it's amazing.
Just got this disc the other week and had such a great time with both movies, I thought I had seen War of the Worlds before but probably haven't and the quality is unreal!! 👌👌 When Worlds Collide was also a grear watch and quite nihilistic in a way 😲 great review 🤩🤩👍👍
I enjoyed your vlog Joe I’ve just received my copy of this double bill and have watched War of the Worlds which amazingly I had never seen before and loved so looking forward to watching when worlds collide . Keep up the good work my friend and I look forward to seeing your other vlogs. 👍 Phil.
Phillip, thanks so much for your kind remarks. I'm looking forward to seeing the 4K War of the Worlds, although I have seen it several time, including in the theater.
I miss the days of labs in every city. I even had a high quality one-hour shop in my town. Now, living in Mexico I've returned to processing my own film. So when the film is screwed up I have only myself to blame. For color I've resumed using digital.
I know what you mean. We had some great labs in Denver during film's heyday. Only one sort-of survived. It turns out (in Part II) that my local camera store's lab has the best and most consistent quality but they are slow. I keep thinking about doing some processing. Maybe in 2023...
Agreed. Part nostalgia and part the cameras. Shot the first roll with the new-to-me Fujiwide GSW690III. Surprised myself in taking all eight frames of two artists building a block long mosaic. I figured I'd just shoot one frame then found myself 'covering' the subject. Also banged off a few frames with the recently CLA'd Widelux F7. Actually a first time I didn't back up with digital. The toughest part is deciding which camera(s) to carry...as my Hasselblads cry alone in the cabinet.
Thanks for sharing, Mark. And there is the fun factor as you discovered. To paraphrase Jay Leno talking about potato chip, "you can't just make one shot." Its too much fun.
Thank you for this thought Greg. And I think that's true for many of us because of the many hands-on and craft aspects, film photography seems more personal.
2:39...Almost exactly what got me hooked on photography. The very first pictures I had ever taken in my life with my dad's 110 point & shoot film camera looked nothing like what I saw through the viewfinder. From then on, I was determined to learn how to take pictures that look like what I see. While I sort of miss shooting film, my decision to "go digital" was purely economic and turnaround time driven. I do miss the feel and sound of film cameras both 35mm & medium format. But I'm eternally grateful for digital if for no other reason, I learned a lot faster.
Thank you so much for your story. I especially liked your comment about the "sound." The A2 winder attached to my Canon A-1 make beautiful music together.
