Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Murch and Ebert give thumbs down to 3D

Film editor Walter Murch thinks moviegoers should be "fed up" with 3D and explains why in this letter to Roger Ebert. Ebert agrees.

Murch is one of my heroes so what he says carries a lot of weight. I did a two-part tribute to Mr. Murch several years ago. Is he right? Are 3D films just a gimmick, or are they the wave of the future? I suppose time will tell.
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3 comments:

  1. redeyespyJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    It was a cyclical gimmick in the 50s and 80s, though now even home theater is being modified for it so who knows?

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  2. Stephen LeyJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Yes, and I believe the technology is now available for 3D viewing using the naked eye. No more of those clunky uncomfortable glasses!

    I think 3D will remain a novelty for the foreseeable future -- a tool for theater chains to pump up dwindling reveneues.
    I can't imagine present-day auteurs like Fincher or the Coen's ever shooting a 3D feature. I could be wrong of course!

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  3. redeyespyJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Well...Marty sems to like it....

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/nov/21/martin-scorsese-3d-interview-kermode

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