In this episode, Tyler and David are joined by writer/director Ben Mekler to talk more about Stephen Sommers’ Van Helsing than anyone has in over a decade.
So much talk about theatrical formats recently, I’ve been really digging it even when I disagree. I’ve been doing my best to grit my teeth and agree to disagree, because I get it: sometimes a vintage print with a lot of damage (or even a pristine print projected incorrectly, as both Tyler and Ben mentioned), simply isn’t going to present the movie in the best way for a paying audience. However much I may disagree with the filmmakers’ intended format or not, I totally agree that being able to see a movie in a theater on the big screen is preferable to home video.
So much talk about theatrical formats recently, I’ve been really digging it even when I disagree. I’ve been doing my best to grit my teeth and agree to disagree, because I get it: sometimes a vintage print with a lot of damage (or even a pristine print projected incorrectly, as both Tyler and Ben mentioned), simply isn’t going to present the movie in the best way for a paying audience. However much I may disagree with the filmmakers’ intended format or not, I totally agree that being able to see a movie in a theater on the big screen is preferable to home video.
Great ep guys!