What a treat! I love that these films aren't ashamed of being adaptations of pulpy 60s comics. They own the cheese! Raimi was the perfect choice.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

And he made them just in time - before the CGI went too over the top. John.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@Clown_prince_of_Crime Hudson It seems that many of us agree that CGI has taken things a little too far. But the younger generations seem to like it so I don't suppose there's much hope of reigning things in a little. John.

@northwindkey

3 жыл бұрын

And the irony is, by owning the cheese they also become more sincere. Like I'd argue the MCU films are actually even more campy because they have an obsession with turning to the camera and winking like "Yeah, we know this is stupid" with the incessant quipping and ironic humor. Meanwhile, the Raimi films were goofy, but just did that. Just embraced that kind of environment. That's what I want. A CBM to embrace its tone rather than just sarcastically make fun of itself.

Love these films - Spider-Man 2 is easily one of the best comic book movies ever - doesn’t rely on action and has heart. Saying that, when the action kicks in - it’s stunning.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's a damned good summary Clark. John.

@raheemjames447

Жыл бұрын

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I worked at my local cinema when these films came out. Great times and great films!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

And in those days we could still enjoy a film on film. Happy days. John.

@craighmandy1982

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 yeah for sure. I actually was at the cinema when the first digital projector was installed. We watched The Lives of Others as our first showing on it. It was great but still love film.

@blueversace4447

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 I saw Tenet in 70mm IMAX recently and I have to say I think we’ve hit the point where digital beats film for at least projection. I didn’t get to directly compare with IMAX laser, but the consensus online is that the laser projection was superior. I had a blast seeing Nolan films in 70mm over the years, but I hope next time I can see one of his 70mm-shot movies projected via Laser.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@blueversace4447 Interesting. I haven't seen the laser video projection so maybe they've hit the spot now. I hope they've introduced projector drumming sound effects to complete the illusion though!

I've never been the biggest Spider-Man fan in general growing up, but even I have to acknowledge the great work Raimi achieved. It's the world building and comical flourishes, coupled with the colourful cast of delightfully oddball characters that make the films fun to return to. Thanks for the video.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent post Morroch. I hadn't really thought about what non-Spidey fans might have thought of the films. My wife didn't want to go to see that first Raimi film and that's why I went straight from work whereas now she really likes the 2002 film and the sequels. Perhaps they have wider appeal than I ever considered. John.

It always make me excited to see you have uploaded a new video. Wonderfull content John!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. I rather enjoyed having an excuse to spend all week with Spider-Man! John.

I've waited all week for this video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

And it's taken me most of the week to get it done Lee. I just couldn't get away from everything else to focus on it and even today when trying to get the finishing bits and pieces done the bloody phone just didn't stop ringing. Grrrrrrr! John.

@BeersAndBlurays

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 mate, your doing a fantastic job. I tested positive for covid 9 days ago so I've been isolating and you've kept me sane all the way through. I've watched each one of your videos twice... I've learned so much. So thank you.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeersAndBlurays I hope you're not getting any or too many symptoms Lee. Make sure you're getting plenty of vitamin D down you just in case but it takes seven days for the liver to process it and get it into the blood stream. That's why so many people have got so ill because we're vitamin D low or deficient, particularly here in the UK where we're so far north because we don't get enough sun to make the vitamin D. Sorry, didn't mean to lecture, you probably already know all this. Now go and stick a Spider-Man film on... a Sam Raimi Spider-Man film! John.

@jeevanmotors4275

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John' Why you are Not Prefer Epson Eh tw9400 Projector Since quality of Black levels and Color are Superior than this Dlp projector Know" Regarding Joseph Charles from India"

Another great review. This guy is kinda the Bob Ross of movie reviewing for me. Like a comfy blanket.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think we need to shout to say what we need to say on KZread. That's just my approach so it's good to know some people like it. John.

I like Willem Dafoe as the green goblin and Alfred Molina as octoman the most of all spidey films. Nice review as always. Cheers!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Those two chaps are great actors so that probably helps. Great films with great casts.

The Raimi spider-man trilogy was essentially my first introduction to the character, spider-man 3 specifically. I love this series. To me its the definitive live action take on spidey. Great video! You got a new subscriber

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grayest - good to have you here. As you now know from the video, I'm a near life-long Spidey fan and I am of the opinion that the Raimi films are never going to be bettered because it really was the original comic book brought to life with a couple of good modifications for the first hour of the first film to help move things along so we could get to the action. John.

I really enjoy the effort that go into these videos. This channel definitely deserves a lot more subscribers.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean. The channel had a bit of an explosion two months ago so it's been going a lot better as a result. John.

Joss whedon said that the first 2 Raimi films are unmatched! I couldn’t agree more

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Joss Whedon knows a thing or two about film making so who are we to argue? John.

@northwindkey

3 жыл бұрын

@Paraone Ngatai I mean, he wanted Vision to have a dick hanging out like Doctor Manhattan. Him knowing Avengers is debatable.

@agoogle6454

3 жыл бұрын

@@northwindkey loved watchmen. One of Snyders few good ones but for the life of me why he thought we needed to see it for more than one or two scenes 😂

Excellent detail and thoroughly enjoyable. Great video as always! There has always been something about the first 3 movies, that has always set them apart from the other/newer movies, in a positive light.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I watched 'Homecoming' recently and it's not so bad as the other post Raimi films but it's just not Spider-Man as far as I'm concerned. If it appeals to a new generation though, that's the main thing. John.

Hi, comprehensive background as usual. I can tell from the shirt and tie it's been a long term interest! Nicely presented, and a great touch with the mug shot (!) at the end. Thanks. BobUK.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I surprised myself that I managed to do that ending in one shot. A nice cup of tea is always a good incentive though. John.

thanks for another great video, so happy to have found your channel. I think the videos are both informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sjoerd. Spider-Man was a bit of a special case for me but hopefully there are quite a few videos up there now of similar quality with more to come. John.

Hello, John. This is more than a KZread review: this is the highest level professional review one could ask for. I believe you're making the world of cinema a better place by making these videos. - Erik

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erik. Fortunately I've enjoyed making them so it's been rather good fun. Communicating with fellow enthusiasts has been probably the best part of the whole process. The 4K review of Apocalypse Now should be live tomorrow evening and I think it's a good 'un. Might be a bit too technical even for me so I might have to watch it a few times myself to fully understand it all!!! John.

@loekegaard9

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Great! I've been looking forward to that one.

Yet another brilliant review and snipets of fantastic information regarding the movies. Very enjoyable video.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Stephen. It took way too long to make this one but what the hell, it's Spider-Man!

“With great power comes great responsibility” I think this definitely applies to you John as your knowledge and insight is paramount to anything I have ever seen by any film critic on TV or on any platform online. Thank you very much.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Koko.

Great videos man! You're doing the best reviews I know of, keep up the great work!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gordon. John.

Very informative review, I'm looking forward to more!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Currently getting everything together for the next video which will be my ten favourite comedies which will be on various formats. John.

Another stellar review John , absolutely made my weekend watching this . This is the best version Spider-Man man and it’s great to hear it’s yours too. Really love your dedication to making such insightful reviews . 👍

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. It seems that most of us who like the Spider-Man stories think the Raimi films are the best. Some don't like the third instalment but I think that's more down to the first two being an impossible act to follow rather than number 3 being a bad film. John.

@richardtimms9298

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Agree with you John, the first two films were so good they were always going to be a hard act to follow. Always a pleasure to watch your reviews, I Really like how you weave in your comments and opinion on the quality of the 4K UHD alongside the history and facts of the film as well as any relating to how the film was originally shot etc. Your time is much appreciated

Great reviews of the movies. Also just updated my blurays to 4k with the HMV 3 for £30 offer. Am very much enjoying your in depth reviews. Keep making them. Cheers

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary. Glad you like them. And well done for getting the 3 for £30 before they sold out again. John.

Great and informative video as usual John. Enjoyable films and thorough history for all to enjoy. I certainly bow to your knowledge. Glad to see word seems to be spreading and hoping you hit 10k subs soon......its definitely deserved. Keep up the genuinely brilliant and informative reviews mate. Best regards to you and Sue John

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you as usual John. The last couple of reviews have been a bit of a labour of love really, particularly Spider-Man. And as you only really get one chance to hit the mark I think they were worth all the time I put into them. Hopefully they'll continue to gain views long into the future but you never know. John.

Enjoyable review as always, keep up the good work!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I'll try to. Still trying to get everything together for my top ten comedies video that was suggested so long ago that I can't remember who suggested it. John.

Another amazing review! and surprising us with your mug in the end :)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I thought you meant my face for a moment! Yes, you can't beat a nice cup of tea. That mug was with an easter egg many years ago and I've used it ever since. It's a beauty. John.

@m_thebox

3 жыл бұрын

John, I'm also a huge fan of the Saimi's trilogy and his cast.

Remember, with great review comes great responsibility! We just want more from you. Thanx.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Well done Jørn - I almost expected that one. John.

Great presentation: the tie, background, etc.! The material is as always: very interesting and all-encompassing! Another wonderful presentation! Thank you! :)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dmitri. It was good fun [and a good excuse] to re-visit the Spider-Man films. I haven't worn the tie in almost 20 years but I dug it out for this. The Spidey mug gets used every day though. John.

@dmitripopov8570

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 It is fascinating how each generation has its pop cultur phenomena that last a life time for certain individuals. I believe, such things touch hearts of primarely free-minded people with good imagination that can actually imagine being in those worlds - not everyone I know fits this description. "Each generation has its own retro." - indeed, it is so! So, who's mug I would actually like to hold in my hand day after day? Neither Deckard, nor Neo had one.. haha. Something made by elves, perhaps? )) Your videos are very educational and entertaining. I am very grateful to you for that! Keep on enjoying your craft!

I saw the first Spider-Man three times with friends at the Cinerama Dome that they just announced is closing down :( great memories, when I saw the first trailer I knew I was going to love it, the newer movies come off as tv show quality. Great video.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I only heard about the CineramaDome a couple of days ago and I hope someone with deep pockets steps in. That would be the loss of a piece of cinema history too far. I too knew I was going to really enjoy that first Spider-Man film but not as much as I did. It was a real treat to see Spider-Man done properly... unlike the post Raimi films perhaps.

*Greetings! Amazing video! One of the firsts on youtube to include a Super 8 and 35mm into a review of a Spider-Man movie. Does your 35mm theatrical cut of Spider-Man 2 include the aunt May scene deleted from the retail cut? It'd be astonishing to see this rare, almost urban legend-ish scene. Hope you can show it in the future if it actually contains it! Cheers!*

@paulin8411

3 жыл бұрын

Look who I found here!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Whoops, replied in the wrong box. Glad you found me though GuilhermeBenicio. John.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

You'll have to tell me what that Aunt May scene is because I'd not heard about it. I don't think I noticed anything missing on the 4K but I was enjoying myself too much watching the film and humming "Spider-man, Spider-man - does what ever a spider can!". John.

@Joevenon

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 According to IMDB, there's a scene that goes like this: "In some theatrical versions of the film, there is a scene near the end where Peter calls up Aunt May on the phone, and she just sits there, listening to the answering machine, but not bothering to pick up. This scene has been completely removed from the DVD release." Thank you for answering! Cheers!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joevenon Nope, that's not in the 35mm UK cinema release print either. Can't imagine how that scene would have fitted because Peter and Aunt May had already reconciled earlier in the film. Very interesting all the same. Perhaps they were considering an alternative ending to that whole business so that they could reconcile in the third film but decided against it after early previews didn't score well. John.

Your channel is really fascinating to watch. Seeing you collecting the original copies of the makes me envy you.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

I've been into this malarkey a long time Leon so 35mm just became the ultimate iteration of home cinema really. I don't run 35mm very often but it's always special to run any film whether it is Super 8, 16mm or 35mm. The funny thing is that home video is now so good that in terms of quality there isn't much point to film other than the thrill of having a mechanical projector actually running one of those precious prints. What a wonderful hobby this is. John.

Just discovered this channel, loving the informative nature and content of these videos. Glad to be here :) keep it up

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chaddy. Glad to have you with me. Next video I'm planning is my ten favourite comedies which is proving to be a lot of fun to re-watch all the films I think could be in the list - a good laugh just what we need after the past 14 months so I hope people will enjoy it and perhaps watch some of the films I think are best. John.

@chadster225

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 nice! I've been watching some comedies recently too... And I'll be upset if Ace Ventura, dumb&dumber and Caddyshack don't at least get a mention! :)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadster225 Great films but I still have quite a few to revisit. Having a great laugh doing so though. We watched 'Heartbreakers' last night and it seems to get more hilarious as time goes by. I think that's true for quite a few of the older comedies.

Hi John, I was so excited when this popped up. Hats off to Susie. I loved the first two and need to revisit the 3rd. I’m waiting till the end of year sales over here to repurchase in 4K. I simply love how you shower your disc reviews with your experience and knowledge. Quite simply, the best disc review channel!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Robert. The first film might only be over bright through my system - possibly the player misinterpreting something. But other than that, I think they're damned fine discs with the second film looking even sharper than my 35mm print. However, I plan to get some upgrades done to my 35mm projector eventually and then I'll have to re-visit that. John.

@Celestialrob

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 there is definitely something magical about projecting.I sit in my chair watching films on a 150" screen and it's truly like being at the cinema, though I realize that not everyone has the space for a dedicated theater. I'd love you to do a video on your curtains, as they take it to a whole new level and create a true experience. I can only imagine the start of an epic with the overture and the curtains slowly pulling back. BTW, as promised I purchased the 4K Ad Astra based on your review. Maybe the choice for tonight. Thanks and enjoy your weekend!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Celestialrob I hope you like Ad Astra as much as I. Don't know what we'll be watching tonight but I have a few comedies waiting as I may do my ten favourite comedies as a KZread video next. Forgotten who suggested that now about six months ago but I like the idea. The red curtains - I spotted those in the local department store and I immediately thought "they look theatrical". Forgotten how much they cost but apart from Susie having to take them up at the bottom (she's a good gal!) that was it. I also purchased a corded curtain rail at the same time and then set about working out how to automate them. It's really all quite easy once you stop and think about it. The side masking works on a second corded curtain rail and the top and bottom masking is on a roller blind. All run off the same type of curtain motor and controlled by X10 which turns the wiring loom of the house into a receiver. That was all about 20 years ago now but it's still working... or at least, it was the other night!!!

@Celestialrob

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 John, you're far too modest. It would be awesome to see a short video on how you made this work. it looks wonderful and very inspiring! I wish KZread would allow me to post you a picture of my baby :)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Celestialrob How about taking a look at www.bfcc.biz and contacting me via the contact page? John. (only one John on there by the way)

Excited for these releases. Raimi's Spiderman 1 and 2 are easily my favourite superhero films to this day.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. But the original 1978 Superman and the 1989 Batman aren't too far behind. John.

Another quality Review from the Cinema Guru. Thank you John! Great Spidey Neck Tie very suitable for this 4K Review. Stay safe and well. Bye for now. (Wink, wink)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't put that tie on in over 15 years. Yesterday was a good excuse. But I use the mug every day for a "nice cup of tea".

Great review! I need to pick up these 4K releases. Spiderman 2 is one great comic book movie. Probably one of the best! Thanks as always!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. In terms of comic book adaptations I think Spider-Man is the best then Spider-Man 2 and then Superman The Movie followed by Batman. John.

I think that during my childhood I only ever bought two of the super hero type comic.. not impressed, I went over the the horror type and found them far more satisfying. Saying that I saw the first two at the cinema and was delighted. Great review John. Keep 'em coming.... that's a big cup of tea!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ged. That was a mug of tea... for a mug!

Another great video 👍picked up various versions of all the Spiderman films including the latest 2 MCU tie in movies and have them in all in 4k and the last 4 films in 3D which are superb. Really looking forward to the new film this Christmas along with Venom 2 to be released as well. Thanks for sharing and look forward to the next video 👍

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. I've got to try to get into the new versions of Spider-Man but the Tobey Maguire incarnation is impossible to follow. Got to get over that first. John.

Great video, as usual.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Ghost.

Thanks John, that was another superb one. I’m always fascinated to find out how the 4K compares to 35mm.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

And it's looking increasingly like it compares very well. I want to get some upgrades to my 35mm projector though because I've not really taken it so seriously up to now - more just a bit of fun. You'll have to get one next Danny! John.

Really awesome you only saw these on film before watching them in 4K (except for Spider-Man 3). The perfect comparison between the remaster to how they originally looked

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Skywalking. It was my knowledge of how that first film should look that immediately alerted me to something being awry. I only have a pair of similar Panasonic 4K players so it could be that other makes and models handle it differently and it will look much better without the need for any adjustments to the image. John.

Great job again John 👍👍

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Roy. John.

Love the history lessons and comparison to prints in your videos. Definitely bringing something unique to the space. I hope your channel takes off. At 3:13, I didn't realize 35mm prints had multiple reels per movie. Do you have to manually change them throughout the screening?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I've only ever really done 35mm for a bit of fun but it is amazing how changing the reels becomes part of the show. However, I am approaching the time to finally look for a long play unit and a few other upgrades. Mainly I just love playing at cinemas and there's nothing better than film to make you feel like you're doing the 'reel' thing. John.

@HeroesReforged

2 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 I miss running projectors at the movie theater and building prints. Alex, normally you stitch the reels together using a splicing device with projector tape and then load all 7 reels onto your projector platter. It’s a fun process.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeroesReforged I don't think I'll ever have the room for a cakestand/platter system but an under projector big reel adapter to take about an hour is a strong possibility one day... maybe quite soon actually. John.

@HeroesReforged

2 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Very cool! I’m jealous. I’ve got 35mm trailers sitting in a bin that I’d love to play someday.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeroesReforged Small and portable 35mm projectors do come up for sale occasionally so it might be worth snagging one while they're still around. Be warned though, features will follow! John.

Great content for the week! Thanks John. -Lyle

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lyle. Took all week to get the damned thing done because of so many interruptions. John.

Great video as always sir I remember seeing all these in the theater the first one came out when I was 16 so I was pretty much the age P.P was supposed to be in the film. I grew up reading the comics and watching the 60s cartoons and the 90s ones. Going to see the first movie was one of the most I’ve ever been excited to see a movie. I had read lots about the film in the months up until it’s release. I enjoy all 3 but the third one did drop the ball a bit though especially with Venom. Keep up the good work mate🙂

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you again. I think you hit the nail on the head - it's the Venom introduction that spoils the film. One villain too many but apparently it was a studio instruction which makes a lot of sense. Too many cooks. John.

Great video. The first two Spider-Man films and The Dark Knight are my favorite superhero movies. The extended version of SM2 has good extra moments if I remember right. It adds some things in the Doc Ock fight scenes. They also released Editor's cut of SM3 few years ago. I haven't seen it but I heard it adds some scenes and removes some. The running time is a bit shorter.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I only found out about the shorter version of the third Spidey film today thanks to yourself and a couple of others. Thank you. John.

i think a more understandable and concise explanation for vistavision is that it is essentially the 35mm still photography frame. this could clarify the formats to most viewers too. i know that for myself, i long time thought that the frames for 35mm still photography were the same as the frames for 35mm motion picture film. it did not occur to me that the motion picture film spooling vertically meant that the sides would be defined by the regions before the sprocket holes whereas in still photos, the sides could be much wider and that the sprocket holes would define the top and bottom of frame now (that is, the widest part of a 35mm motion picture frame is the NARROWEST part of a 35mm still photo and (therefore) vistavision frame.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

That's actually a good explanation. Not sure about the sound stripes though because I think they take up some of the image area. Must look into that. John.

mmm, The shirt.., the tie..., the mug - something tells me you're a Spidey fan?. Loved the review, John, and agree 100%, Raimi's films reign supreme!. How lucky we are to have such an eloquent well informed lover of cinema like you. May your fan base grow!. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility!. Michael - SA

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good post Michael - I love the Uncle Ben quote. Yes, I've been a bit of a Spidey nut from about the age of 8 and that film in 2002 rekindled my love of the web slinger. I'm not so keen on all the post Raimi films though. John.

Another Great Review John 👍

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary. Took way too long to put together yet again but hopefully it will get views for years. John.

A really interesting and intelligent review. Just discovered your channel and it's a breath of fresh air compared to other KZread "reviewers". Fantastic set up you have there too! I am a big fan of 1989 Batman and those prints immediately caught my eye. I love the Sam Raimi films (even 3!) and just picked up the 4K Blu-Rays.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

You may find the same as I did on my system Andrew and that you need to turn the HDR down a little. The first film was the most overblown as I recall with the third being the best. Best of the lot was the second film on 35mm though!!! The 4K of the 1989 Batman causes a lot of angst among some fans who all seem to have told me the same thing - that there is too much 'teal' in the colouring. My suspicion is that someone put something out there to claim this and it's caused others to get upset about it and essentially get on the bandwagon because it's a darn fine interpretation of the film as far as I''m concerned. My 35mm pre-release teaser trailer did go off for a 4K scan following my review of that film and it does look strikingly similar to the 4K disc so the graders didn't do too bad a job when you consider they were starting from scratch as it was a transfer of the original negative. So, no grading on that just the raw camera elements all spliced together. John.

@SNESDude

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Thanks so much for all the info, John! Keep up the fantastic work on your channel 👏

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@SNESDude Thank you Andrew. Currently I'm looking at the moon landing films (Apollo 11 documentary and First Man) as well as Apollo 13 all in 4K. Not sure if I'll break them up into individual reviews as a 3 part series or do them all in one. I'm not a particular fan of the later Spider-Man films so I doubt I'll be reviewing them in 4K even though I've got a couple of them. Don't want to be seen to slag Spider-Man off! John.

@SNESDude

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Sounds good! Look forward to your future videos. I’m with you on the later Spider-Man films too, personally not a fan but love Sam Raimi’s trilogy

Love the Batman lobby cards you have there. Great video. Thanks.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I should have put those up for the last review but better late than never! John.

A true spidee fan.. wish I could watch all 3 films with you in your personal theater..

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Well if this channel manages to resurrect the British Film Collectors Convention in the future then I'll ensure we put Spidey up on the 24 foot wide CinemaScope screen. We're planning to look for a venue around the Ealing, London area next year. Everywhere has got really expensive in recent years though so that's been the problem. John.

That Spider-Man 3 4K Blu-ray cover is great. I have always liked that image they used for it. It was the first teaser poster if I remember right.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking how good it was when I dug it out to include it in the video. The 4K slip case (and inlay as they're the same) is very nice too and all three of the discs do look rather nice together. It's a shame they just go on a shelf really. John.

Another beauty John. I can remember as a lad going to the pictures to see a couple of Spiderman film staring Nicholas Hammond as Spiderman. Looking back they were lousy but I thought they were fantastic. I did some reading up and I think they were films made for American TV big got a big screen outing over here in the UK, it must have been in the early 80's. I got sick of watching Spiderman 2 when it came out on DVD as my eldest son, who was a toddler at the time, watched it over and over again.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I saw those television Spider-Man films when they were broadcast and remember the rather poor effects with him walking up the walls, clearly on a rope being hauled up. At the time it didn't seem that it would ever be possible to do a decent representation of the ol' web slinger on film but then these classics came along. I too have watched Spider-Man 2 over and over again but somehow it's more interesting on 35mm. The Super 8 of the first film is pretty much the same too. John.

@stevenandnicola123

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 yep they were shoddy fims John.

Great as always 👍

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cameron. John.

loving your movie reviews, i have a love of movies as well not just because of the acting visuals story telling and generally being able to switch off from real life just for a bit but because of the memories over time with them. Remembering my father insisting we go to every new Bond release or talking my mum into letting him take me to see jaws (i think he regretted that one as i had nightmares) then sneaking into see Apolclypse Now managing to see blade runner with a school friend being forced to take my little sister to see Grease..now a movie i am ashamed to admit to being a guilty pleasure :) I have a man cave projector movie collection all spawned from those movies and memories..please keep up the excellent reviews i really look forward to them.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Great memories. And Apocalypse Now was the first X certificated film I managed to sneak into too. I didn't understand it at the time but I loved the look of it. John.

@littlemanitor

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 i did not really understand Blade Runner or Apocalypse Now either but remember the emotions of being absorbed in them but due to my youth being confused at the same time. Not now in my late fifties i do get them...sci-fi becoming reality at my age is the problem now facing me with technology raging on at great pace leaving this old fella behind and just as confused as the kid watching those movies ..funny how life pans out Martin

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlemanitor I know what you mean ellishme. I can't understand the fascination with mobile phones. It's jolly handy to make a phone call away from home sometimes but this constant obsession with being on-line while you're mobile seems nonsensical to me. I spend all my time on a computer I suppose and I just want to get away from the bloody things! John.

Great review as always! Just checked on IMDb: Spiderman 2 was shot on the grainier Kodak Vision 500T (as opposed to the finer grain 200T used on Spiderman 1) and of course the wider 2.39:1 format meant more cropping top and bottom of the Super 35 camera negative. The 4K digital intermediate was of course made with early 2000s scanners. Today's film scanners are much better. I agree that a good 35mm print has that silky image which for me is what cinema is (should be) all about. Thanks for sharing your passion!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Good information there about the film stocks. My interpretation was that the first film was the coarser grain so that makes it even more interesting. I wonder if a digital sharpen tool was used on the first film for the 4K discs and that introduced noise and it's not film grain that we're seeing. Spider-Man 2 has finer grain that the first film on the 4K disc so it would explain it. The 35mm print is excellent and one of the best we've ever screened on the 24ft BFCC 'Scope screen which belies its origins really. John.

@truefilm6991

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 As far as I know, the "master" of most movies from the 2000s is the digital intermediate. It states on IMDb that in 2017 a 4K remaster was made of Spiderman 1. I am not 100% sure how this worked in each case, but I presume that the camera negatives were scanned at 2K and all editing, CGI, digital clean up and color grading was done in the computer (probably Final Cut Pro and similar) and then lasered out for the 35mm internegative and prints, so we are stuck. As I said I am not 100% sure since this was a transition era. I have seen mid 2000s 35mm prints that looked awful because of apparently poor scanning and bad color grading. Examples are "The Island", "Taking Lives" and "Constantine". The film prints lacked the transparency and gorgeous colors of 1990s movies that still were all photochemical. BUT I am not a purist. Have you seen "Knives Out"? It was shot on digital (ARRI Alexa 65) and the latest film emulation software has been applied. Now you get that sweet highlight rolloff, the typical film halation (red-orange countours around high contrast situations), very convincing film grain, colors, texture and even gate weave. Very inpressive (and also a great movie). (Edited for typing errors)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@truefilm6991 If they really were outputting an internegative from a 2K master back in the 2000s then it would explain why films at the cinema looked so lacklustre. I remember seeing The Island in Leicester Square and the uninvolving image quality spoiled what was an interesting film. A lot of decent films at that time were ruined so what you have said does make sense. I lost interest in cinema because of the poor image quality and I've been cautious to ensure I am only seeing a film print ever since (which is increasingly difficult these days). However, the Spider-Man 2 prints were wonderful so maybe there was a marriage of two technologies for that one. I haven't seen 'Knives Out' as the awful trailer put me off that one. But I have seen 'Midway' and I was fooled by the computer generated film grain so I think that probably went through the same process. That's the way forward if film isn't being used.

@truefilm6991

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Yes, 2K digital intermediate was the standard during the 2000s and beyond. I have read comments on the Blu-Ray Comparisons channel. Most movies from that time period are stuck with 2K and there is no visible increase in resolution from the Blu-Ray to 4K. Earlier movies look (mostly) stunning in 4K, especially when taken from the original negative cut. The detail modern scanners can squeeze out of film is incredible - and there is still room for improvement. And I do agree with you to the extend that I refuse going to the movie theater, because my memories of those grand old cine theaters and 35 or 70mm prints are too vivid.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@truefilm6991 I guess we might both be going to the cinema in October providing Death on the Nile arrives in some theatres in 70mm. No doubt that's coming from an 8K scan but the original film will still somehow be retained in the end result. I suppose that confirms how the scanners have improved.

I've never heard anyone pronounce dates from the 2000s like that. Love your videos btw!

@moviecollector5920

9 ай бұрын

In one thousand nine hundred and ninety nine we said nineteen ninety nine. It was understandable to say two thousand in 2000 and probably owing to the film to say two thousand and one in 2001 but after that we should have got our act together. People still use the long drawn out two thousand and twenty three more often than not rather than the simpler, correct twenty twenty three. John.

@crunchie101

9 ай бұрын

haha I appreciate the consistency! Now I have the urge to pop in my 4k of twenty oh one: A Space Odyssey @@moviecollector5920

Just ordered my 3 Spiderman & ten commandments, good review John as always. 👍

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

You're in for a heck of a time then Stephen. Let me know what you think of them all. I'm working on how I'm going to put together my top ten comedies video which someone suggested months ago but I can't find who it was now. John.

@stephenmanley4097

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 that will be something to look forward too, pink panther would be possibley be in there?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenmanley4097 Nope! I like the Pink Panther cartoons though, didn't care much for the films but they're from a different era compared to my own movie going history. The oldest film on my list dates from 1979 I think so I expect everyone can work that one out! However, I'm excluding old time comedies from Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Laurel and Hardy because I think they're a different genre all of their own and there would probably be a plethora of them in my top ten if I included them.

Great video! You’ve been inspiring me to start collecting some 4K Blu Rays. I thought I’d be happy just streaming, but I guess not. Had to actually get a 4K Blu ray player, first, but I think it’s already been worth it. Got “Waterworld” and the new Star Trek trilogy to start with (please don’t judge me...) They look great, but honestly the sound has been what’s really impressed me. Thanks for the content and inspiration, John!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I have always really liked 'Waterworld' and don't understand the hatred it generated upon release. These days it's getting some deserved respect. As for the recent Trek trilogy - brilliant. Not as good as the original films but still brilliant. So I'm glad you're getting good use out of your new player Timothy. It beats streaming for quality but also ease of use because that faffing around on-line is something I really don't like. Just stick the disc in and press the button. Easy.

@timothyj.wright5833

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Hear hear!

Loving that tie John!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I was just telling Dmitri a minute ago that I haven't worn that tie in probably 20 years but I had to dig it out for this. People used to think I was a little odd at work with all my film related/comic related ties. John.

Fantastic video!

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Venny. I could blather on about Spider-Man all day. John.

I love this video. You summarized exactly what I love about these 3 movies. I have great news for you though: Tobey Maguire is returning for Spider-Man: No Way Home, so are Alfred Molina, Willem Dafoe, and Thomas Haden Church. Sam is probably involved in some capacity so there is something to look forward to. It got confirmed by a guy on Reddit who verifiably worked on the set of the new movie. They had to bring back the heavy hitters to make some money in this pandemic. I know I'll be crying like a little baby watching that movie later this year. Anyways, I have a request, would you ever do a comparison of all 3 live-action Spider-Men, from the movies, CGI, writing, home media, and action, and then your perspective as a comic book reader on who is the "best"? It would be intriguing to hear a more in-depth retrospective view from an older and hardened fan. I also am a fan of the comics but not too avid of reading them all the time, my choice would be Sam's Spider-Man, as I assume most comic readers would also say the same.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

That is indeed great, exciting news Dan. Thank you! I'll be there watching the new film too but with regard to reviewing the best of the Spider-Man actors, well, I don't think I can do that one because I don't like any of the films that came after the parting between Raimi and Sony. 'Homecoming' was okay and the young man who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man is likeable and very good, but it's just not Spider-Man as I know it. I don't like to talk films down as a lot of work goes into every single production so I always try to find the good points or say nothing at all. Tobey Maguire was perfect and surprisingly so. I wouldn't have chosen him but for that version of the character in those films - perfect! Maybe when the new film has been released on home video I'll have another excuse to re-visit the Spider-Man films so maybe then I can mention the other two chaps and say how suitable I think they were. Maguire was impossible to follow though so that needs to be kept in mind. John.

@TheRobloxianTacoLord

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 I appreciate your response, Sir John 😄. I am watching all of your videos and they are superb. I am a filmmaker and I have always been fascinated with celluloid film and the various projection methods that get thrown around. I am trying to educate myself through your KZread videos right now. I am still confused about all the various projection formats and filming formats like the ones that end with "-vision", "-scope", and "-rama". So much for a young kid to absorb! I have two questions now, (sorry for being a massive newbie), 1. How did you get your hands on a Super 8mm print of Spider-Man? 2. Did you work at a movie theater?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRobloxianTacoLord Classic Home Cinema got the Super 8 prints of Spider-Man and because I was involved with the biggest film collectors convention - the British Film Collectors Convention - I heard it was coming. My name was in immediately and the print was shipped to the BFCC top man for me and I went over there the Friday after it arrived and we ran it in his home cinema. It was then the highlight new release of the next convention. I think that was 2003 but I'd have to check. I never worked in a theatre but I've been lucky enough to be shown around some of the top projection boxes in the world by the projectionists. Magical places at the time that are now a bit of a bore as they're just projecting video in the main. In terms of all the different formats the easiest one to clear up is anything with 'Scope in the name because that means a 2x squeezed film print. I demonstrated this in the Jaws review simply because I had the 2x squeeze Jaws trailer on my Super 8 projector and it has a swing in and out 'Scope lens attachment on it. 'Rama' is just a sort of buzz word to make a filming format sound special and 'Vision' was really just VistaVision which was horizontal 35mm doubling the exposed film to twice the size of normal vertical 35mm. In other words, the film usually goes through the camera vertically but the VistaVision camera has it go through the camera horizonatally just like a stills camera. The exposed frame size is 4 sprockets on standard 35mm and 8 sprockets with VistaVision. Technirama is VistaVision with a 1.5x squeeze which gives a final aspect ratio of 2.20.1 which just happens to match 70mm and means 70mm release prints can be struck for special presentations. IMAX is 70mm film with each frame being 15 sprockets and if you've never seen a genuine IMAX film print then it's... well, words cannot describe. John.

@TheRobloxianTacoLord

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Thank you for the explanations! I'm loving the videos, they're very unique and hard to find elsewhere on the interwebs. 😁

Really cool video, think I might get these on 4K 😁

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Even if the discs were no good Stephen, the boxes look really special all together. But they are good, maybe just the first one ain't so good on my player, that may be it. John.

Amazing video! The Raimi trilogy will always be my favourite series of films, the second one in particular is my favourite film ever. These films just get better and better as the years go by, and I hope there’ll be some sort of celebration for the 20th anniversary of the first film next year. The 4Ks do look pretty good all things considered. I did notice a missing sound effect on the Atmos track for the second film though, when Octavius knocks out Spidey on the train. I actually did a video on my channel comparing the theatrical and extended versions of Spider-Man 2, going through every change, of which there are quite a lot of minor recuts and alternative takes. I do wish the 2.1 version was included on the 4K disc for completionist reasons. Aside from that and some minor nitpicks, I’m overall very happy with these discs!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I think we all need to bear in mind that it takes a lot of work to get one of these 4K discs mastered. Getting a standard Blu-ray mastered is big enough and can set you back weeks if anything goes wrong, so a 4K much be a massive undertaking. That is why I believe the distributor usually only includes the original version of a film. That may change when Aliens appears but that may prove to be a little unique. Right, now I need to look up a certain channel that did a review of the differences between the two versions of Spider-Man 2!!! John.

@TheGargantuanAppleHMPBTS

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 That’s very true. It’ll be interesting to see how the Alien sequels handle the alternate cuts when they eventually come to 4K... hopefully they’re included!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGargantuanAppleHMPBTS People have told me to look at the re-hash of Alien 3 because it's much better than the original mess so I plan to give that another look as I only ever saw it on opening night and that was enough for me. I've just watched your own Spider-Man 2 video and it's really interesting. I didn't care for the re-working of the film at all but that's because I've had the 35mm print so long and watched it so many times that any changes spoil it. Must have taken a lot of time to put your video together. My own was three or four days so well done - I know what it takes.

@TheGargantuanAppleHMPBTS

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 I would definitely recommend the Assembly Cut of Alien 3, it’s a much much better film in every way, especially if you only know the theatrical cut. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video, and yeah it took a while to put together haha, but I’m glad people enjoyed it

Another stellar video, John. I was also a huge Spider-Fan growing up, and while I was disappointed the first film wasn't going to be made by James Cameron as had long been discussed, I really liked the 2002 film. I was working at the movies at the time, and it was like the Second Coming of Jesus, and the reaction of the recent Avengers films have amused me since the younger fans of those movies love to now pistol whip these nearly 20 year old films that everyone loved. Spider-Man 2 was even better, and really one of the best summer blockbuster screenings I've been to when I saw a midnight show in Orlando in 2004. 3 was disappointing, but it's competently made and has some good points. If the storyline was less cluttered (one of the big problems I have with the MCU series), it could've been great. Are you a fan of the 70s Spider-Man tv series? It's tacky by today's standards, but seeing repeat viewings of it as a kid was always special since we weren't drowning in the excess of superhero fare like today.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I think the modern superhero films are CGI bores. Well, that's my summing up but I accept that they're made for the current youngsters who have grown up with video games so the film makers can get away with unrealistic imagery because most of the audience can't tell the difference anyway. The Raimi Spider-Man films were real films although the third one was going a bit too over the top with CGI so the future probably wouldn't have been particularly good if they had have carried on. I have seen a couple of the later Spider-Man films and whilst 'Homecoming' wasn't terrible, it wasn't good and that's the best of them. In other words, the Raimi films cannot be compared to what are being made today - they're just in a different league. I did enjoy the Spider-Man cartoon series in the 70s but I haven't seen it since. I nearly bought an episode on Super 8 a few years ago so maybe I'll snap one up next time I see one for sale just to see what I think today. It will be worth it for the theme song if nothing else. James Cameron has made some of my favourite film but then things went a bit awry for me with Titanic. I enjoy watching it but I don't like the main characters which makes it a bit difficult.

Love these. One I’m dying to see get a 4K release is The Crow.

@moviecollector5920

Жыл бұрын

I've never seen The Crow. It didn't appeal back then so maybe I'll have a gander one of these days. John.

Love these movies! Batman ‘89 is great, but Spider-Man 1 and 2 are the quintessential comic book movies for me. Great review too!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that score Ian. John.

Another excellent review! That is so cool you have a 35mm print of spiderman 2 in your possession. With the news that Zack Snyder’s Justice league is coming to 4K blu ray in May, would you consider doing a trilogy review of Man of Steel (2013), Batman V superman (2016) and Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the modern interpretations of Batman and Superman.

@Kobiedog31

3 жыл бұрын

Justice League is presented in a 4:3 aspect ratio at home, and was shot in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio in an attempt to fill a full imax frame for the entire movie. It certainly is a unique experience.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I might give the Batman vs Superman remastered 4K a bit of a bash but I made the mistake of watching the trailer which doesn't exactly do a good job of selling the movie. I didn't like Man of Steel so maybe it's going to take me a while to get to the new brand of comic book film. Funny how I loved the original Superman (1978), Batman (1989) and Spider-Man (2002) but I can't get into these modern interpretations yet. We'll see. John.

Tremendous video!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Conner.

I love your videos. So intersting and in depth. Will you talk about 2 perf techniscope when the good the bad and the ugly comes out in 4K soon?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I think Good Bad & The Ugly was shot 4 perf but the first two films were the cheapo, widescreen 2 perf and that's why they look so comparatively poor on everything. John.

@nireviews8492

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 acording to IMDB and the restoration featurette on the bluray. Good bad and ugly was also shot in 2 perf.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@nireviews8492 You're right - I just looked it up. TechniScope it was. Oh well, no point in putting that one out in 4K either. Then again, HDR is what tends to make the difference so you never know. John.

@nireviews8492

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 exactly. I wonder how they're gonna treat the warm levels of the desert. Since every version has its own color tone.

The first two Raimi Spiderman films are by far the best. Love how he changed the webs coming organic from his body. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko should have had it that way from the begging. Makes Spiderman way more powerful. Is also a more practical way to have him shoot webs.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

And it was also a time saving way to get past that without having to show Peter Parker as a genius in a laboratory. Would have taken quite some explaining and slowed the pacing of the first film too much. It was a great film makers solution to a problem. John.

Spider-man 1 and 2 were a giant leap for comic book films when they came out and are still some of the best in the genre to this day.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And the standard of the comic book adaptations today it looks like the Spider-Man films will remain at the top for a long time to come. John.

Agree, the Sam Raimi Spidermans were excellent although I did enjoy the Andy Garfield reboots as well. The new ones with that kid are more for school/college kids and sometimes too difficult to understand with very little character building in them. Keep up the good work!!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I need to watch the remakes again but I didn't like them as I recall. I did watch the more recent 'Homecoming' and thought it was better than the previous films post Raimi. It just goes to show how we're all different I suppose. John.

@darkvader7231

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 True, we are all different. I think I liked the amazing Spiderman films because there was a lot of character building and it shows his vulnerabilities. On a diffrent note, i have purchased 4k versions of the 5th element and the 2020 invisible man. I also got san andreas on blu ray for £2 from poundland- yet to view them.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@darkvader7231 I too have The Fifth Element here on 4K waiting for a suitable time. But I've had it on 35mm for many years so I won't exactly be watching the 4K for anything other than a KZread review video. The Invisible Man is a good film but you'll need to concentrate to keep ahead of what is coming and how it all hangs together.

@darkvader7231

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 looking forward to your review of 5th element.👍

I always felt Raimi understood the Spider-Man character. Spider-Man 2 will always be the greatest superhero movie to me.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's probably the second best Lord Kitt, but only because I think the first Spider-Man film is even better. John.

Very excited to see Sam Raimi coming back to comics, directing Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and with rumours of Tobey Maguire appearing as his incarnation of Spider-man (and Danny Elfman scoring) - we may get to see him in a unofficial Spider-man 4 after all!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I only heard about the possibility of Tobey Maguire returning to the role earlier today so thank you for backing that up Dominic. I'm all excited about it now!!! Let's hope Sam Raimi gets the directing job for it. John.

Have you seen, Movie Collector, the Editor's Cut of movie 3? And would you be willing, once they release, to watch the film again in it 168 minute format?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

No, I haven't seen it. It's not in this 4K pack and wasn't on the Blu-ray I purchased so I don't know if I'll want to shell out on it again. You never know though because I might see it going cheap somewhere. John.

I remember how excited I was when the first Spiderman movie trailer was shown, because CGI had made it possible for the character to MOVE the way I imagined from the comic books. Movie technology had finally caught up with the imaginations of comic book writers.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

They used the computer well in that first film Robert. Over used it a little in the second and then went over the top in the third. Now it's overkill and it's more like watching a cartoon than a film although I have to admit that I haven't yet seen the last Spider-Man film which I think is Far From Home. Who knows, I might really like that one. John.

I Love Your Videos 😊

@moviecollector5920

9 ай бұрын

Kind of you to say Maher, thank you. John.

Do you know any places where I can purchase myself 35mm prints of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy? Also Great Review.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I used to keep an eye on the 35mm Forum every day to see what collectors were selling around the world. Always cost more to ship the prints into the UK than the actual cost of the film. I don't know if the forum is around any longer but there have got to be 35mm groups on Facebook so if I were still looking for 35mm films then that's my recommendation. John.

how do you store your film reels?

@moviecollector5920

Жыл бұрын

They're all together on a couple of shelving units. Actually, I started my recent review of NOPE by picking out Super 8 reels of Jaws and Close Encounters so that one will give you an idea. John.

Hello John, I see that your spiderman super 8 film doesnt have many lines running down the image, how do I prevent the super 8 projector scratching the film? I might save up some money and get my projector completely serviced. Thanks! have a great day!

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

Scratches can occur for a variety of reasons Clark with the worst offenders being worn film guides. They can be impossible to see without dismantling a projector but it is possible to work out roughly where scratching is occurring by running a film backwards and then forwards and so on and so forth. I usually check down the leader of a film before running it through and if any new scratches occur then it comes out, I give the projector a good clean through with a cotton bud to remove any grit that may be lurking in there and then try again. Some projectors can be rather too tight to get a cotton bud all the way through the film path so be careful not to force one in to a place where you can't remove it. I've had to resort to tweezers and all sorts in my time owing to a ripped off cotton bud blocking the film path. John.

@ClarkTeddles

2 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Thanks John, I will order some cheap home movies off of ebay and do the testing that you do. the movie "Super 8" has arrived in the mail and I am very excited to watch it (I havent bought the 4K yet but If I enjoy the film, I will for sure purchase the 4K disc, for now I have the blu ray that I will watch on friday night) thanks again!

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClarkTeddles Super 8 on 4K isn't much better than the 2K as it's a 35mm shoot that was only transferred at 2K so all you're getting is better colour and density by splashing out on the 4K. However, I thought the steelbook was beautiful and that was why I decided to take the plunge. John.

@ClarkTeddles

2 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 I am sure I will purchase it one day. I was just looking at bfcc and independent-8, I saw an old video of one of the conventions and looked like heaven! I am now just looking at the super 8 films for sale on independent 8, seeing if I can find any I may purchase. Thanks!

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClarkTeddles Take a good look at Classic Home Cinema's web site too. They're now the biggest in the world. John.

In the hospital scene in Spider-Man 2 where Otto leaves the hospital was the cross red, white or there was no cross in the theatrical release? Because in some tv spots and trailers it was red and others it was missing.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

I don't even remember the scene right now but we've just moved house so my memory is not exactly as it normally is right now. Next time I run the 35mm film I'll keep an eye out. John.

@Moviefan-yz7js

2 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Ok, thanks for telling me.

Thanks for another awesome review John :) It's definitely the 3 best Spider-Man movies and I have always preferred Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. The Amazing Spider-Man films are decent but just not as good and I just can't get into the recent Spider-Man films with Tom Holland.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I rather like that young man playing Spider-Man now but the character is changed from the comic book character I know. Maybe he's appealing to a new generation though so Spider can live on long into the future. John.

I just watched No Way Home, it felt like a love letter to spider-man fans! Highly recommend it. I have the legacy blu-ray steelbooks and also double dipped for the 4ks. Can't wait for No Way Home 4k blu-ray.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

Any Spider-Man film with Tobey Maguire playing Spider-Man is going to be worth watching. John at Mondo Chelloveck Movies is also very enthused by the new film so although I don't feel I want to re-visit a cinema yet I'm sure it will be almost as good on my home system... although we're in a new home now so it's going to take a while longer to get it all sorted. John.

Cheers John i was thinking today i haven't seen a video of yours in must of been a week, Always great content mate, Can I ask what you thought of the Hulk 2003 and Incredible Hulk 2008, I i always hoped they'd of had Edward Norton play Banner in Avengers films 👍🏻

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I only saw the first Hulk film and thought it was terrible. I liked the original television series though and the re-hash to cut the first episodes into a feature film which I have on Super 8 (a 2x400ft cut down). I have to admit that I gave up on these superhero films after Spider-Man 3 when they re-made the first film because at the time I just couldn't understand why they'd done it. I used to enjoy all the Marvel comics as a child so it's a shame that I just don't get the current movies. The look of them is all wrong to me. But what do I know? They make a fortune and that's what it's all about. John.

@RonD84

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 I love the original television series With Bill bixby in and lou ferrigno in, Yeah the 2003 was terrible i thought and didn't mind the 2008 as it had a better story to it and was less cartoonish, I dont think much to all these new Marvel film and crossovers, I always find them to chaotic and lose where the storys actually going 👍🏻

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonD84 I think we need to accept that we're from a different era and today's cinemagoers are predominantly younger people who have spent their whole lives playing video games. The films they are being given today are representative of the computer games and given how successful they seem to be, it's what the younger generation wants and it sells, then it's good business. It will be interesting to see if any of today's comic book films are remembered in 25 years time with similar respect to how Superman (1978), Batman (1989) and Spider-Man (2002) are remembered today.

@RonD84

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 hit the nail on the head i think pal, My 16 year old son and 14 year old son sat and watched Godzilla v Kong with me a a couple of weeks ago and while i couldn't wait for it to end they loving it, Don't get me wrong the graphics and CGI involved were awesome but it was all a bit much for me, But it does sell and there is a huge following no doubt 👍🏻

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonD84 Interesting that your children bear out the theory.

Really great to hear your thoughts on these releases. May I ask how you acquired a 35mm print of Spider-Man 2 and indeed a 35mm projector (and what model is it)? Many thanks

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

The place I used to find everything was on the 35mm Forum. I lost touch with it years ago but if it's not still around there have got to be groups on Facebook now. I expect 35mm prints are prized possessions these days and asking prices will have gone up as a result. The projector is a Chinese portable machine from the 1970s made by Ging Gan Shan (or something like that) and known as a Spectra 90. There were made to be sold and used in pairs for reel changeovers and we still being manufactured in Spain until quite recently. John.

@ShahidM45

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Thanks for the reply John! I think you are absolutely right about film prints these days being prized possessions. Interesting to know that the Chinese were making portable 35mm projecors! Thanks again for the response!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShahidM45 They made them in pairs so films could be taken to the villages around the country and they could have flicker shows much like when film first started in the western world. I'm not sure if there is still a market for this in China but if there is I expect it's done by video projection now. Still, there are plenty of these Spectra 90 projectors still around apparently.

Always loved Sam Raimi's Spider-man films, especially 1 and 2. As someone who grew up reading the Spider-man comics in the 70s and 80s, Raimi gave us the truest and most faithful rendition of the character. But you're right - the 4K UHD of the first Spider-man is overly bright. In fact every home video version of it has always had a slightly odd 'bubble gum' colour palette that, throughout most of the film, is quite distracting - especially those scenes with the overly pinky skin tones. And it is even more prominent on the 4K. But, like you, I have been able to mitigate the effect somewhat by adjusting the settings on my Panasonic UHD player, namely minus 2 points on the 'Dynamic Range Adjustment' and minus 2 points on the 'Hue'. It's not a perfect solution, but it is better. Ideally the film could do with a new top-to-toe restoration sourced from the original camera negative (preferably supervised by Raimi) in time for its 20th anniversary next year ...but that may be wishful thinking as it's doubtful the studio would ever want to go to the expense and trouble of doing that.. But here's hoping.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

The Super 8 print of Spider-Man is not the best quality ever achieved but it's the most accurate representation of the original 35mm theatrical release I've seen without actually getting a 35mm theatrical release print. That one eluded me but thankfully I was able to nab the second film - for £122 including carriage if I remember correctly. Somewhat cheaper than a Super 8 print would have been! John.

What do you mean by "more natural look of film"? I'm kinda getting the impression that the 4K discs are good substitutes for prints.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

The Spider-Man 4K trio are not quite as good as most 4K transfers of films so particularly with regard to these three videos film has a more natural look. Film also projects more naturally at home as it's exactly the same technology as cinema whereas most of us only have a single chip video projector for home use and therefore these are not up to the standard of current video projectors used in cinemas. Having said that, a lot of cinemas in Britain are using old 2K video projectors and I never saw a good one so perhaps our budget 4K home video projectors are better in some regards. A few cine 4K cine transfers do indeed look like film prints. Jaws and Apocalypse now are the two stand-out 35mm transfers but all of the 65mm film transfers look exceptional. John.

@Butter-Milk

2 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Thanks for the reply

Can you provide the spider man 2002 35 mm format version ?

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have the original film on 35mm, just Super 8. John.

Questiom. Your 35mm is open matte? Thank

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Spider-Man 2 was printed anamorphic 35mm so it's not a masked widescreen film as it was when shot. Basically an optical blow-up. John.

Raimi Spider-Man movies means the world to me. No other movie adaptation after them comes even close.

@moviecollector5920

2 жыл бұрын

Well we're in agreement there then! John.

great review as always.i would have loved to see the cannon films version of spider man or the james cameron. the raimi spider man movies are good but if you love a character so much you want the movie version to be perfect wich is almost impossible. a perfect spider man movie version for me would be if ivan reitman would have directed it right after ghostbusters with the same team around 1985 or 86 with michael j fox as spidey. the last spider man movie far from home was absolute garbage,didnt even buy the blu ray. anyway great review and im looking forward to the next.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you again. Expectation often results in disappointment. If you haven't seen the original three films for a while you may find you like them much more now. John.

Nice video as usual :) But out of curiosity how much does a movie on 35mm film or other film mediums like Super 8 cost for you to buy? My guess, can't be cheap. ;) Also it can't be easy to get movies on 35mm so how and where do you get them? Can't comment in terms of quality differences between film and discs. But my general opinion is that digital is almost always sharper than film. The rest of the differences I'll leave to you or other people with great experience with film to comment on. But anyway the closest to film must be 4K UHD Blurays might even be better in some cases. Not taking grain into consideration because I think it's more of a byproduct from ware like clicks and pops on vinyl although I know some directors add grain to the movie to make it look a certain way. Am I right about Bluray or is film ALWAYS superior in terms of picture quality?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Video cameras have come a long way in the last twenty years so there are occasions when shooting on video is possibly better. That's because a lot of feature length videos go straight to television, subscription or pay-per-view now rather than to a cinema. But film has a different, more natural look and that is what film makers are trying to achieve by adding computer generated film grain and such like. Spider-Man 2 on the 4K disc may be sharper than my 35mm print (but when I get an upgraded lamp in my 35mm projector I hope to be able to discern that better) but the 35mm image has a nicer, more natural look to it. As I said in the video though, this is a domestic video projector so the inference I was making was that I expect that it would look even better on a 4K cinema video projector rather than a budget home machine. Similar can be said of the 35mm though so I want to address that sometime in the future with a whacking great lamp housing to punch the brightest light I can afford through it. I haven't purchased any 35mm for years. They used to cost between £80 and £250 for a feature but there were exceptions for really sought after prints. Pre-1982 were rarely on low fade stock (unless dye-transfer Technicolor) so possibly not worth the risk and the same can be said for most Super 8 prints. Fortunately the best Super 8 releases came out from the second half of the 1980's onwards so it's not much of a problem. A two hour feature used to cost £300 but I think you can probably more than double that now given the miniscule market and the cost of film stock and the labour to produce them. Second hand features probably go for about what they used to sell for new but some titles are so sought after that it's gotten ridiculous. Alien, Terminator 2, Star Wars etc. could be £1,000 a time now but I wouldn't pay anywhere near that much. I expect something similar has happened with 35mm as prints are rarely struck these days so those that are still around will be more valuable. John.

@sebulbathx

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Oh damn. I thought they would be more expensive for sure but not that expensive. Sure the price is dictated by how many there are out there but still. It is interesting how analog media still has advatages over digital media. I mean we're still debating vinyl vs cd/digital. The really big advantage is the physical size which trumps quality in most peoples eyes I guess. Tbh, yes I am a noob at film projectors😁, I thought that the projector itself didn't do that much since it's analog and basically the picture is on the film and a light source just had to go through it compared to a digital projector that has to process the data before making out the image. I get that there are differences in the lamp source as with digital projectors. Thanks for explaining.👍 How far would you say the digital media (4K Bluray) has come compared to film? Are we almost there or is it like 10 more years until digital are even or better?

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@sebulbathx The brighter the light the sharper the projected image looks. I have the brightest Super 8 projector in the UK and Spider-Man and everything else looks better on it. We used that projector for years at the film collector conventions and it was a one-off conversion at the time. In terms of how close video projection is I don't know for sure. I was told by another subscriber yesterday that laser video projection has now surpassed film but I haven't seen it. I stopped frequenting cinema during the mid-2000s when the top cinemas abandoned film for low quality, 2K video projection. It looked awful compared to what I had always been used to so could no longer see the point. Video cameras and video technology generally has come on remarkably but as far as I'm concerned film has a unique, natural look. The 4K release of Midway is worth looking at with its computer generated film grain. I need to take a closer look because I was fooled at the time - it looked like video but had grain so I couldn't work it out. Then I was told it was fake but I think it was a step in the right direction. Some of these videos look just that - video. I think that's the one down side of the film 1917 even though it's amazingly sharp and colourful. If it had have been shot on film (probably not possible) or looked like a film then it might have been perfect. John.

Great video, thanks! Have you seen the Spider-Man 3 editors cut? It's an interesting version. It's almost better than the theatrical to me, but I think the best version would be somewhere in the middle between the two version.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, haven't seen it Mark. I don't tend to like the re-hashed versions of films but some are interesting to watch once. Spider-Man 2.1 isn't one of them though! John.

@delboy3k1

3 жыл бұрын

The editors version of 3 is worth a watch and is in the evolution pack. Slightly shorter than the theatrical with some scenes made longer and others shorter. It's a must if your fan of number 3 but a curiosity if your not.

Out of curiousity, what was it about Spiderman 2.1 that spoiled the film for you? Keep up the great videos! Thanks!

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Mainly J.K. Simmons in the Spidey suit but I only saw a few bits and pieces of what had been added before deciding it wasn't for me. I know the film too well so anything that changes it and upsets the pacing of what I consider almost perfect just doesn't float my boat. John.

I love all 3 movies

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

You're alright in my book Victor! John

Awesome video as always. As you can probably tell by my profile image I’m a huge Spidey fan, I too was raised on the comics, I had Spider-Man Comics Weekly put aside at my newsagents every week. I’m still reading them today! I was really looking forward to the Raimi movie in 2002, as I really loved the Nicholas Hammond Spidey movies in the late 70’s, no matter how cheesy they may look today. Unfortunately I was really disappointed with the Raimi films, in particular the casting choices. I thought Tobey was terrible as Spidey and Peter. He and the equally awful Kirsten Dunst had no chemistry onscreen. Kirsten certainly wasn’t the fun loving glamorous party girl/model/actress MJ from the comics, and where was the sense of humour and snark that Spidey had when fighting his enemies? I thought that JJJ, Aunt May and Betty Brant were perfectly cast though. It’s a shame as I really enjoyed Spider-Man 2, and Alfred Molina was awesome as Doc Ock, but I just couldn’t get past mopey Maguire and miserable MJ. I did however love The Amazing Spider-Man. Now Andrew Garfield had perfect snark as Spidey, straight out of the comics, he was also his own genius, creating his own web shooters and costume. He had great, real, chemistry with Gwen Stacy (Spidey’s first true love before MJ), and the end scene of ASM2 is truly heartbreaking - again, straight out of the comics, even down to Gwen’s costume design. I think ASM2 was ruined, like Spider-Man 3, by cramming too many (weak) enemies into the film. I would have loved to have seen Andrew complete his trilogy at least. While I like Tom Holland, he’s not Peter or Spidey to me. He’s too ‘Stark’ built, and his supporting cast of characters are so far removed from their comic book originals, that it’s painful to watch. He also doesn’t carry the weight of the world on his shoulders, as Peter should. (Again, I think Andrew portrayed this greater than either Tom or Tobey). I hope you’ll get to give your views on the ASM and MCU Spidey entries. It would be interesting to hear your reviews :) Keep on doing what you are doing. I really love seeing your reviews and your collection. All the best - G :)

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Gary, I'm the complete opposite and really don't like the Andrew Garfield portrayal so I'll have to take another look sometime. I rather like the young man playing Spidey now but the stories aren't the Spider-Man/Peter Parker character I know. Times move on though and youngsters today are a different audience. You and I will just have to conspire to write the ultimate Spidey story and sell it to Columbia Pictures so we can supervise them getting it right. I'll direct, you supervise! John.

@Spider-Mancini

3 жыл бұрын

@@moviecollector5920 Sounds like a plan John ha ha! I do actually believe that elements could be taken across all existing movies to give a true cinematic Spidey movie. It will be interesting if the MCU Spidey 3 will bring in Andrew and Tobey as rumoured alongside Tom Holland in a live action Spiderverse movie. By the way, I’ve met Nicholas Hammond, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. (Along with many of their costars) I’ve got to say that Nicholas and Andy are among the nicest people I’ve been fortunate to meet.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Spider-Mancini And there I was plotting to bring Tobey Maguire back as an older Spider-Man who was still having problems but managing to keep things together with Kirsten Dunst as Mary-Jane. If they're bringing Mr. Maguire back in any way to appear as Spidey that's a film I'll be going to see. Not so with the other incarnations though. John.

I have 7 spiderman movie's not including the avenger movie's and i must have bought over 80 superhero movie's in the last 10 year's including 3 version's of watchmen and i decided to buy venum which i really enjoyed but the cost of these movie's is becoming bonkers and i remember movie's like star wars and Alien made in the 1970s and they had much smaller budgets but did a lot more with it, great review.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

Film making used to be a much tighter process than it is today. But there was only the theatrical outing and television rights to sell and that was it. Today if a film doesn't do very well at the box office there are a whole host of other avenues down which the film can be sold. It's a different market and it seems that it's worth a studio pumping hundreds of millions into the comic book adaptations because the younger audience will watch these films over and over again. If Alien was to be made today it would be destroyed by money. I can just imagine all the CGI proliferating at every step as well as the rushed nature of story telling today. No way would we have the first hour where hardly anything happens other than scene setting and character development/introductions. John.

I recommend watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse animated movie that was released in theaters few years ago. Its very good. It has some references to Raimi's movies.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't actually considered it so thanks for giving me a push. I may very well pick one up when I see one on the shelf for a good price. John.

How did you acquire Spider-Man 2 on 35mm?

@moviecollector5920

Жыл бұрын

A fellow collector somewhere in Australia or California as I recall. Shipping the damned thing here cost more than the actual print but very special to have it so I didn't care. John.

So sad about the 2nd movie being in super 35mm. Meaning they cropped quite a bit of image to make it 2:35:1. Sure its likely 'the directors vision' but I'm always thinking what I'm missing. Not nearly as bad as the claustrophobic infinity war/endgame crops.

@moviecollector5920

3 жыл бұрын

The decision to go Super 35 rather than 2x anamorphic was at the request of the special effects people as the squeezed frame tends to cause them more problems. As it happens the resultant squeezed release prints were so good that it's hard to believe it didn't originate that way. Amazing really. John.