This is what I like to see. We have fantastic news that the Godfather 1 & 2 will be re-released in theaters. We get the following scoop from IMDB:
Cleaned-up 35mm versions of the mafia epics - directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro - will be screened at September’s Gotham Film Forum in New York before hitting movie theatres across the U.S.
The work has been carried out by Robert A. Harris, under the direction of Coppola and original cinematographer Gordon Willis. Harris - who also worked on a Lawrence of Arabia restoration - claims his job was made tougher because high demand for prints of the movies had left the original negative in poor condition. He tells Daily Variety, “(It was) the worst I’ve ever seen in a picture from the modern era.”
I am very much in favor of re-releasing films. I think there are a ton of classics that would appeal to modern audiences; and we want to see them. In an age of remakes, I think that the re-release is a welcome change of pace, and the correct way to pay tribute to gems of the past.
I am excited to see both of these films in theaters and hope that a trend develops.
22 Comments, Comment or Ping
Dragonslayer
I’ll see em both! Godfather was great!
Aug 21st, 2008
Dragonslayer
Doug, since I can’t seem to get this question answered, I’ll ask it now. Which do you think was better: 300 or Beowulf?
Aug 21st, 2008
Dragonslayer
I know they’re of topic, but I can never get it answered
Aug 21st, 2008
doug nagy
@ Dragonslayer
Good question! I can answer that on the live show tomorrow if you like.
Aug 21st, 2008
Zach
re-release Lawence of Arabia, Gone With The Wind, Ben-Hur, Star Wars, Jaws, and other classics!!!
Aug 21st, 2008
Dragonslayer
Yes, please Doug
Aug 21st, 2008
BLF
Interesting they didn’t even dare mention..part 3. i’d be down to see the extended version of both films combined. though it would require an intermission. wow don’t see those anymore…
think cracking up george lucas should have followed what coppala did and just stick to what you got and not fuck up the original story. sure jedi rules over part 3 in the trilogy world but lets say lucas had it his way. we’d see prequels and eventually a fucking animated story that would ultimately fuck up the entire saga.
Aug 21st, 2008
entertainmenttodayandbeyond
I totally agree with you Doug that Re-releasing films is a great idea. Why it’s not done in the down seasons is beyond me. I don’t know if anyone is aware that there is a thing called the Clearview classic series were Some of the theaters this group owns have revival showings a few times a year. One of these theaters is the Ziegfield in NYC. It holds 1200 people and it’s one of the best theaters in the world. Ive been there many times! In April they showed JAWS, BACK TO THE FUTURE, PLANET OF THE APES, E.T and a few BOND movies. The year before they showed The Godfather 1&2, GREASE AND WEST SIDE STORY. Not for just a day, but for a whole week. Im trying to get them to show The POSEIDON ADVENTURE which is my all-time favorite film. I’ll keep everyone updated when they do it again, and if anyone gets to NYC its a great time!
Aug 21st, 2008
DarkKinger
Sign me up. This is a great idea!
Aug 21st, 2008
wxph8r
I like the idea of re-releasing great films but I wont see The Godfather as I don’t like any movies that sensationalize gangsters and make them seem like heroes. I have of course watched both as I can’t judge something without viewing, but I would never care to see the Godfather Saga ever again.
Aug 21st, 2008
Johnny Boy
WHEN????
Aug 21st, 2008
Fearhurst
This is very exciting news. I am one of the few people left on earth that has never seen either of these movies. I certainly won’t miss them on the big screen this time.
Aug 21st, 2008
George
why are they re-releasing these films? why don’t they just remake them??
Aug 21st, 2008
George
wow WXPH8R..sounds like its a real barrel of laughs at your place!
Aug 21st, 2008
cosmic
Only U.S. realease?
:(
Aug 22nd, 2008
cosmic
What? did someone just said “REMAKE” them??
this 2 movies are PERFECT and a remake its the most STUPID idea ever!
Aug 22nd, 2008
Bazlurgan
Someone shoot George … please
Aug 22nd, 2008
bryan
This the best news ever. The Godfather is my all time favorite film and since i was not old enough to see the film in theaters this is a dream come true. I also hope that people my age take this opportunity to experience one of the greatest achievements cinema has to offer.
Aug 22nd, 2008
wxph8r
@George, Yea I know. Its just a personal choice of mine. I have watched a lot of crime movies and for me, Goodfellows is the quintessential mob film of all time. It doesn’t try and paint or glorify these gentlemen as heroes, just shows them as what they are., criminals. I have seen Goodfellows countless times, its just an excellent film.
Aug 22nd, 2008
Dragonslayer
Re-release Ben-Hur, please! I actually would like to see someone remake that film
Aug 22nd, 2008
rez
it’s gonna be good.
i’m gonna be there.
oh yeah.
Aug 24th, 2008
Dragonslayer
I wonder when Guillermo del Toro’s gonna announce that he’s remaking The Godfather
Nov 19th, 2008
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