HOME CINEMA TOUR with Simon Nicholls

For this video we're visiting Simon Nicholls and his fabulous 35mm and digital home cinema. Simon is currently Head of Film for the Courtyard Centre for the Arts Hereford where he oversees all the cinema’s technical aspects as well as curating and booking the venue’s eclectic film programme. He's also now going to be one of the team at the British Film Collectors Convention and as I type this, with less than four weeks to go until the BFCC on 29th April 2023, we wanted to get together to see if the portable 35mm projector he thought might be suitable was something we both thought was up to the job. It seems to be perfect so you'll also get to see that machine in this video.
To find out more about Simon and his history with film, go to www.simonnichollsfilm.co.uk
The British Film Collectors Convention web site is at www.bfcc.biz and to see the NEXT EVENT on 29th April 2023 simply click on the NEXT EVENT option from the menu on the right hand side of the screen.

[@bobswanson8464]

I impressed with how many quality friends you have. Your friends trust you and allow you to show their home and theater. We all get to share in the knowledge and love for film you share back and forth with each other. Truly amazes me how 35mm projectors have changed over the years, what a special time in cinema history.

[@moviecollector5920]

I think it's because we're all enthusiasts that when we get together the enthusiasm is infectious. We don't often meet up with other people with the very same interest so it's nice to be able to share it. That's what I like best about the BFCC because so many of us get together there. Running the films at the BFCC rather gets in the way of the social aspect but that's the main focus of putting on a collector convention so there's no way around it. Maybe we'll see you there one day Bob. John.

[@davidjames2431]

The lengths some cinephiles will go to for home cinema are truly impressive.

[@moviecollector5920]

We all have very good therapists too!

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

Of course not all of the great films are available on a 4K disk but my new LG OLED,combined with an excellent Sony player,gives me picture quality that takes my breath away. Lawrence Of Arabia,2001,several BBC nature documentaries.... I guess that rules me out as a "videophile".

[@moviecollector5920]

@@jackfitzpatrick8173 2001 A Space Odyssey and Lawrence of Arabia owe the excellent picture quality on 4K disc to their 65mm origins Jack. Those are the discs that make the whole pastime worth investing in a video projector for. I know many people have only ever known telly but projection isn't as daunting as it's made out to be and you only need the projector and a white wall to make a start. John.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

@@moviecollector5920John,of course it's true that what one sees in their living room...or home theater...starts at the filming itself (equipment used,film used,lighting,etc) then moves to post production (editing,etc,etc) and then to the transfer process of getting it onto a 4K disc...or onto 65mm acetate. I guess part of my attitude toward a setup like the one seen here results from living in an apartment (flat) small enough to make anything bigger than a 55 inch flat screen TV rather silly. ;-) There is an Imax theater in my town that I've been meaning to visit...including to see Top Gun Maverick. But laziness has won out so far. Jack

[@moviecollector5920]

@@jackfitzpatrick8173 Most cinemas using the IMAX name aren't really IMAX Jack, just video projection with one of four different varieties and not always on particularly big screens, so be careful that you don't expect 1990's 35mm master print image quality and get shown something second rate. We lived in the West End of London for many years and the living room was 10ft 3" wide. The screen we currently project on is ten feet wide and it's that size because it was the largest drop down we could fit in our London flat. You really don't need a big space to enjoy projection at home. And there's really nothing else quite like it. By the way, 65mm was the filming gauge which was then printed to 70mm for release prints. The extra 5mm was to provide room for the outer sound stripes. John.

[@Celestialrob]

John, I'm humbled. How I'd love to have this setup. God knows how we can collect 35mm prints and store them. You are the best. Rob

[@moviecollector5920]

I tried to fit a full length print of Blade Runner down my jacket front but it looked a bit obvious and thought I'd get caught!

[@dmitripopov8570]

So much manipulation. Pure magic! It is very educational. Thank you for making this video, gentlemen! The best of success to you all at the convention!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!! Dmitri

[@moviecollector5920]

Thanks Dmitri. You should be flying over for the BFCC!

[@dmitripopov8570]

@@moviecollector5920 Believe me, I really wish I could. We are very much looking forward to see some video fragment, which you will undoubtedly present on this channel! The best of success to you all and do not forget to enjoy!!!!!!!!!!! Dmitri

[@richardcahill1234]

This man is living the dream.

[@moviecollector5920]

Amen to that!

[@keithmockett3810]

well done Simon!

[@moviecollector5920]

Well said Keith!

[@darkvader7231]

Fantastic home cinema, thanks for the excellent video John👍

[@moviecollector5920]

It's all down to Simon really Dark Vader. A great chap and exciting to have him join the team for the upcoming BFCC. John.

[@sage11x]

This is badass. REAL Home theater!

[@moviecollector5920]

That says it all Sage, thank you. John.

[@JesusMartinez-mk6fc]

Wow amazing to see such an big 35mm film projector in a home theater John. Thanks for the tour. And I thought your projector was large, which it is but this one is even bigger. It's a good thing Simon has a spare garage at his disposal and he did a wonderful job of converting it to a home theater.

[@moviecollector5920]

It's a very special home cinema Jesus and the sort of place you could spend far too much time in... which is what Simon did during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But I'd have been sitting next to him for much of it if I'd have had the chance! John.

[@SplicesAndCelluloid]

A Vic 5 with Dolby Digital & a CP-650 at home. Quite the setup indeed!

[@moviecollector5920]

Every home should have one Thomas.

[@erikmolnar6585]

Awesome!!! Wow, thx for showing us this incredible home theater. Sending great appreciation from Corpus Christi, TX

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you for saying so Erik. I expect Simon will be rather pleased by all the nice feedback so far. And greetings from sunny Wiltshire in England by the way... where it's currently raining! John.

[@davemillage6129]

Hi John! Thanks for this video what a pleasure. Between you and Trevor at Double Bill I cannot avoid the temptations to begin the "let's install a 100ft screen in our ceiling dear"! lol I did well to avoid the corvette and did NOT cheat during my mid life crisis so I deserve this lolololol Hope you guys have a blast at the convention and all goes well technically! My best to you all over there Cheers Dave !

[@moviecollector5920]

Projection is cinema Dave so don't wait forever if it's something you really feel you want to do. If you have a suitable wall then just paint it brilliant matt white and you'll be ready for an entry level projector. Trevor got the £900 (ish) Optoma and he's very impressed with it. That's really all anyone needs but salesmen and 'experts' start talking about expensive screens and nonsense like that and it puts people off. None of that is required because nothing beats a flat white wall. Paint some black masking around the projected image or blu-tak some black card to the wall and hey presto, you have a cinema. John.

[@tyo101]

Yet another brilliant video with fascinating insights on the medium of film, thanks, John.

[@moviecollector5920]

Thanks Boss. Another great comment from you as usual. John.

[@tyo101]

@@moviecollector5920 You're welcome, John, all thanks go to you for bringing this nice community of film fans together.

[@jdavid1801]

I love this videos and all your content, greetings from Colombia! 🟡🔵🔴🙌

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you José. I hope the weather is better in Columbia than it is here this evening - bloody pouring down! John.

[@Private-Hudson]

Great to watch as usual.

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you Hudson. Best wishes, Corporal Hicks.

[@lightvalve]

Excellent video as always. Thank you for making it. Keep up the great work.

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you Lightvalve. John.

[@hansformat]

Simply superb setup and video!

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you. Simon will be pleased to. John.

[@Designsbyg]

greetings from ontario canada. i wish we had a film group like this here. There is one other guy that runs 35mm at home here and he is 2.5 hrs away. there are 4 theaters that i know of here that can still run film. I hear there is an IMAX close to me that still has film. Thanks for this vid. its nice to see how others set things up. film will never die

[@moviecollector5920]

You have six genuine IMAX cinemas in Canada currently. There may be more but that was the number of them that screened OPPENHEIMER in 15/70. Given the success of that film and the blatant, obvious, undoubted superiority of film it displayed it's wholly possible that it's opened many eyes within the [former] film industry. We can but hope! John.

[@raymondhall8629]

Hi John, I really enjoyed the video and behind the scenes ❤👍

[@moviecollector5920]

I enjoy making the 'location' videos more than any of them Raymond so I'm pleased to know you enjoyed it. John.

[@charlespell7762]

Thank you so much for this content. Cinema isn't the same anymore now film has gone. Looking forward to trying to get to one of your events

[@moviecollector5920]

John Franklin and I have been discussing the next step with regard to the conventions. He put so much work into the latest one in Leicester and all I could do (apart from one site visit three or four months ago) was to give him encouragement over the phone. These things are too much for one person but I hope we'll be able to carry on with the new Film Is Fabulous! type of event incorporating a British Film Collectors Convention. If not then we'll have to see where that leaves us and whether there is a future at all. John.

[@micjoseph6250]

Beautiful wow , ive never had an indepth look at what we use to kinda take for granted , man thats something thx to you both.

[@moviecollector5920]

Simon's going to be projecting at Film Is Fabulous! in Leicester on 29th October. I'll be 'supervising'! Actually, I'll be the excited chap watching what he's putting on for us but I also have some projecting to do later as we're going to attempt to fill the enormous Screen 1 at The Phoenix with a couple of Super 8 'Scope extracts. John.

[@micjoseph6250]

@moviecollector5920 I would come in a heart beat John , if you ever come to Ontario Canada I will surely make it, I am in Toronto, I am bindging your videos though,

[@moviecollector5920]

@@micjoseph6250 I think England is the place for movies and home movies Mic. We still have a few cinemas that screen film in the centre of London and when it comes to the BFI IMAX they are more regularly screening the genuine IMAX films after their success throughout this year so if you're ever planning a holiday maybe put London on the top of your wish list because not only can you coincide with a genuine IMAX screening but you'll have the Prince Charles just up the road on the fringe of Leicester Square for 35mm and 70mm throughout the week, FOPP for the most successful movie and music store in the UK and the original HMV reopening on Oxford Street which is the longest shopping street in the world I believe. Hopefully we'll have another film collector event scheduled next year too so is there any better world destination for us movie lovers? But if I don't see you here I really must get to Canada one day. John.

[@roberthenderson5945]

Very interesting John ❤

[@moviecollector5920]

Morning RRRRRRRRRRoberto. Garage nearly finished so you'll have to come over for the grand opening. Then it should mean we can get them onto the cinema.

[@stephenjones5079]

Mind boggling stuff, that was very interesting indeed.

[@moviecollector5920]

Simon's been doing this for a very long time and he makes it all seem so easy. It's going to be great having him on the BFCC team. John.

[@dalecarney2581]

Wow old school theater stuff,amazing how big the whole thing is

[@moviecollector5920]

That Victoria 5 projector came out of a cinema somewhere Dale so not the sort of space saving portable unit most of us seek out to run 35mm at home. It's brilliant to have a floor stander if you have a dedicated room and the space. John.

[@simonnichollsfilm]

To keep it now I must be crazy especially when you see the quality of some of the new collector discs being released. even so its very nostalgic being able to play a film as it used to be done despite some of the older titles beginning to fade.

[@dalecarney2581]

@@moviecollector5920 I miss old days when went to theaters and could hear the sounds of flim going threw the machine in the theater and lights ,now it all on a small disc in a theater,it just not same so sad, I got 1-3 old trailers on 35 film I use them to blow in to pictures

[@moviecollector5920]

@@dalecarney2581 When you see a video projection in a cinema it should be a DCP which is 'Digital Cinema Package' and not a disc of any kind. Some do occasionally try to get away with running a Blu-ray disc but that's not quite up to the 2K of a DCP. I only get tempted off my backside and travel to a cinema if I know a film print is being screened as I've had so many terrible disappointments with video projection in cinemas and so the thing to do is to find cinemas near you that do still have real film projection facilities and keep a look at their web site or whatever else to find out when they are screening a film. Genuine IMAX theatres all over the world will be getting 15/70 print of OPPENHEIMER for 23rd July so don't rule out flying to get to one of those. But check they do still have the real McCoy and aren't trying to palm you off with a 2K or 4K video projection because even some of the purpose built IMAX houses removed their IMAX film projectors. John.

[@dalecarney2581]

@@moviecollector5920 thank for information really cool your videos,I grew up in 1960s remember the old school theaters seeing movies in a big theater with one big ass screen and theater would hold 300-400 people those are good old days ,when they had intervention between when changing the movie reels and you when to get your self more soda and popcorn,these days it not fun going to theaters anymore plus movies theses are just crap CGI

[@tundraportal]

Very cool tour!

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you. 35mm is always interesting and therefore easier to shoot than video projection. John.

[@bijinkrishnakumar7777]

incredible settings :) love from a 35 mm analogue projector lover from Kerala, India

[@moviecollector5920]

Simon joined the BFCC team Bijin and we've done a couple of events together this year. Simon has another 35mm projector which is termed 'portable' but it's still a substantial machine to cart around. He and his wife hauled it along to the 66th BFCC in April and then again to the expanded 'Film Is Fabulous' event in Leicester last month. He's a first-rate projectionist. I didn't do any 35mm projection but managed to handle a few of the Super 8 shows. John.

[@robertgraziano]

I love it!

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you Robert. I'm sure Simon will appreciate your comment too. John.

[@fedenovo1]

Love this content. Thanks John!

[@moviecollector5920]

Love this comment Federico!

[@TerminatorJuice]

That's an impressive Home Cinema with that big and loud 35mm projector! As far as native 4K projectors go, I'd have to recommend the JVC NP5 after having one for about 2 weeks now and being absolutely blown away by the image quality! Tenet in 4K HDR on my 115" screen has to be the best projected image I've ever seen in my life!

[@moviecollector5920]

I too have found that TENET is the best on my new Optoma so unless there's something else hiding away out there that neither of us have discovered yet, then it's probably the best 4K disc. It's not a patch on the real thing though but that has to be seen to be believed... and even then it's still unbelievable! I've already recommended the JVC D-ILA projectors but they're a little too expensive over here still. John.

[@TerminatorJuice]

@@moviecollector5920 I've only seen Tenet on my JVC since the first time I watched it was last Sunday, And I don't have a legitimate IMAX within driving distance, So the JVC is probably the best I'll ever see it! Also, I only have Dunkirk on standard Blu-ray, so do you think it's worth upgrading to the 4K?

[@garyharper2943]

Yes, definitely.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@TerminatorJuice Do I think Dunkirk is worth upgrading to 4K? I suppose it depends how much you like the film but also, I think I put it in third place when I ranked all my 4K discs. TENET was number two at the time but with the new projector TENET is now number 1 and DUNKIRK number 2. Murder On The Orient Express is number 1 through the older Optoma and probably still best of all of everything I've seen through either projector. John.

[@Celestialrob]

@@moviecollector5920 I have a JVC DILA as well and it looks great at 150" (2.35:1) as well! Definitely beed a light controlled room.

[@ChristopherJohnBall]

Looking forward to the BFCC day. Since you inspired me to start collecting Super 8 again my collection has grown. I have been trying to get prints of package films I used to own but sold. To this day, when I think of Star Wars it is the 400ft edit that plays in my head such is the impact Super 8 had. See ya then

[@moviecollector5920]

It will be great to finally meet up Christopher. I don't know how many others who comment on here will also make an appearance but I hope there will be at least a few. 35mm in the home seems to be intriguing a lot of disc collectors so I hope some will come along to find out how to make a start with real (reel) film. John.

[@ChristopherJohnBall]

@@moviecollector5920 So long as the Tube runs, I am there. Have checked on Transport for London site for future line works and the Met line is running to Chorleywood on that date. So long as that stays I am there. Public transport is my only means of getting about these days - my disability means it would be safer for all if I didn't drive;-) I may be bringing a friend as well - bore them to death about just how good Super 8 can look. Have just rewatched a KZbin video of a BFCC event five years ago and that kicked off a lot of memories. Can't wait.

[@ElectricGeek]

Great video John and what a fantastic home cinema Simon has. My wife came through saying she couldn't hear the tv for the noise of it running when I was watching on my laptop! 🤣Mrs. Geek was not happy! lol And both you and Simon have me very jealous over your lightbox posters! I'm currently decorating my movie room and am sorely tempted to have a go at putting one together myself for it. Anyway I hope the convention goes well and I'd love to come down one year. Seeing a reel of your Spider-man 2 projected on 35mm would be pretty special, Hope your well, Andy ⚡

[@moviecollector5920]

Morning Andy. The lightbox I have was a £245 purchase on eBay and they're still up there. They do require a double sided poster to make them really special and that's what makes the Spider-Man 2 poster because it's fairly ordinary otherwise. Having said that, I don't think the Terminator 2 poster is double sided and that looks good in Simon's lightbox. His also has the added attraction of the famous 'Empire' cinema logo at the top which I'd love to have too. Now then, there's a nice portable 35mm projector on eBay right now too so maybe you and Mrs. Geek should take a look at that and see if you can fit it in somehow! John.

[@URBONED]

Love that Spidey 2 poster. Might need to make myself a light box for a poster or two in the future 🤔

[@moviecollector5920]

Morning Luke. I got mine from 'Art of the Movies' via their eBay shop for £245: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124674900418?hash=item1d073401c2:g:mzcAAOSwDahgcW4t&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA0GoN%2BkuiXQKNtlntd7Egq7G%2BXHChLfjNg9bQ8LRy6woGhTm7AHfo7uP4qZWJYk6gTl9FXikmAP7HMmafW%2BZs27kfOYeF716vg41T9HRfbxUa2M%2Fed3Klxuw3Tqu8W7dyLvlIB0%2F8mnxRwCKqVqVKYuaJGum9tXZfupfqU4UybGqYuvUT36I8lzwFXKTqi9LOTtg%2Fj%2BatqskivVFhhp%2FxyEOvVQpSrkyM8ZIqdVhrwK6UMeLZhPSaGLDFjCoVZa%2FEn8DEs0Cx%2F2p79KGME0eY9i0%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7rSvNnqYQ

[@cliffordtracy1989]

A great one John.

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you uncle Cliff. All homes should have a Victoria 5 installed... and a home cinema of course! John.

[@cliffordtracy1989]

@@moviecollector5920 There is a Cinema in another town near me, and the massive projector is in the foyer. Looks the same as Brian's. I want to take a pic. But can only do that if I am with another person. It's on a one-way street with a set of traffic lights. It's there just as a showpiece and stands sideways on. The town is Ondara.

[@RoyMurphy1]

Very interesting John.... enjoyed that👍

[@moviecollector5920]

Thanks Roy. I always find it informative and educational to get out to see fellow film enthusiast's home cinemas and screening setups. John.

[@steffylovesmedia7735]

Great video

[@moviecollector5920]

Thanks Steffy.

[@ernestmarsh9698]

Nice one John, see you there.

[@moviecollector5920]

It will be jolly pleasant to see you again Ernie. Looks like quite a few of you chaps from the film industry are going to be there which is rather exciting. John.

[@grahambird4135]

Great video… home cinema with a Vic 5 mech definitely my dream, think I’ll buy a lottery ticket this week!

[@simonnichollsfilm]

Hi Graham, its cheaper than you think. Now Cinema has moved to digital most equipment can be got for very reasonable prices although you need the space!

[@moviecollector5920]

There is a cut down Victoria 5 on eBay right now for just under two grand. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225495335189?hash=item348091c115:g:GOcAAOSw~iJkHvjW&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwIHpPUanYW4SMui4VrDxJ6TelO%2B94kRAs7Rj0R38HUWGvVG2H22oNHzWgWAjh1WOHA8tCERDB2%2B3B4N%2FHsRS9QFgU0D5drqXROKpeJ6IMKobMQnlUmjQIaYBEI8gZa8ngXAmO%2FShMONegmws3dqHOkFcb1mjGMz3YS%2FNKq%2BXJ1p2topdJzmd%2BuIEZ8pEmufKEcKhFpv%2BTNQUNZXYap%2F1uwop1tnXcCsjhKv7500rvnT2G0yjTaQ7eppT0bpzOZAVcw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8ykpuHqYQ

[@grahambird4135]

@@moviecollector5920 If I had the space and the money I know where to get a Vic 5 from.

[@loekegaard9]

Several great, humorous comments in this video, John - "famous last words" being one.

[@moviecollector5920]

I was asking for trouble Erik. And I've actually had some today as I was checking some of the Super 8 reels for the big day and the HTI lamp immediately dislodged from its holder. I then spent the next hour or so trying to get it back in and then ran about an hour of other reels whereupon a drive belt has started causing a serious vibration so the back's got to come off to give it a bit of grease to settle it back down. That's always worked in the past so I'll have to see how that goes if I get a chance tomorrow. By the way, this is the only HTI equipped projector in the UK that I know about which means it is the brightest of all Super 8 projectors here and it was installed for the BFCC about 20 years ago now, probably longer than that actually. John.

[@loekegaard9]

@@moviecollector5920 It seems like you've got your own little super advanced home cinema society there, constituted by capable, competent people.

[@09hunterboy8]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing !

[@moviecollector5920]

You're welcome Hunter Boy. John.

[@sanctanox]

Fascinating for historical reasons but I'm quite happy that we are living in the digital era. I have more than 2000 movies available by just starting a server, pushing some buttons on a single remote control and using a super silent projector that doesn't need a lot of energy to run. It lasts over 10000 hours without maintenance can project 3D movies and is very bright and sharp. Not talking about the availability of 35mm films, the need for a dedicated projector room for heating and sound reasons and preparing for quite a while for just wathing a single film. Don't get me wrong. I AM fascinated by this 35mm projector, I love watching these videos but still: Thank god there is a technology to enjoy cinema like experiences for me now without having to deal with all that.

[@moviecollector5920]

Every home should have a dedicated cinema with 35mm in it Michael. Seriously though, if you do ever get the chance to play with real film don't miss it. Video is a pastime whereas film is a proper hobby. Much of the fun of film collecting is in the preparation and everything else that goes with it but like you, I'm very pleased to have video projection of the quality we enjoy today. I never would have thought video would reach such heights in quality. John.

[@sanctanox]

@@moviecollector5920 I get what you mean but I am more of a film fan. I love watching and analysing them, listening to commentary tracks to learn even more about it - I don't care about the technical aspect of projecting. It must work and provide the best picture quality possible. But how this is achieved is not important for me. But nevertheless I love watching your videos and can understand your passion of the hardware side. But after trying to digitilize my fathers 8mm films (shot from 1962 to 1989) and having to deal with hot lamps, stuck film, etc. I gave up. This should tell you how lost I am with the hardware side. People watch football without ever having played the game. I'm one of those people.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@sanctanox I played football for far too long and I'll pay for that in the end. But I found I couldn't watch the professionals on the telly quite a few years before I packed it in as i can't stand all the cheating. Transferring 8mm and Super 8 films to video is a cumbersome process and there aren't many people around who can do it well. I have a whole load sitting upstairs awaiting transfer but I don't know when I'm likely to get the time, probably not until Christmas at the earliest. It's a long job and not just the transfer process because authoring a disc and then checking it all thoroughly once it's done eats a load more hours. But getting into film projection using Super 8 is surprisingly easy and that tends to make the other gauges look more viable. I have always loved watching films almost from before I can remember but it's the moving image that fascinates me more than anything else I think. With film you can see the images that make it all up and even hold them in your hand. We can't do that with video and something is lost a result. Real film is magic and it's been around since the 1880's in largely the same form all those years. It's still got something that video hasn't when projected even if sometimes the image quality wouldn't be up to what some would expect. Good 35mm should always look pretty special though and that certainly helps. I also like playing at real cinemas as they used to be. Right now, I'm trying to work out how to fit an IMAX GT projector in here.... I think I need therapy! John.

[@sanctanox]

@@moviecollector5920 I can understand the fascination for older technology as you describe it. In my case it is not film but cars. I love manual shifting a car and especially convertibles. My friends cannot understand that. They all drive automatic and can't understand why somebody would love to sit full frontal in the wind. It is a sensation. You mentioned IMAX - this is something special. The closest IMAX cinema is around 70 KM away from here (it is of course digital nowadays but I also loved it when it was analogue). It is located inside "Technik Museum Sinsheim" - they have a fantastic collection of old cars, airplanes, etc. So a win-win-situation for me. Best possible picture quality is so important for me that I drive 70 KM to watch a movie properly even though I have a local cinema - not kidding - 500 meters away from my house. I can walk there in a few minutes. But each time I come out of this IMAX I feel like a left earth for 2-3 hours and just came back. Avatar 2 in 3D with high frame rate in 4K was something I will never forget. I was IN the film as if I used a VR-headset. If I had the money, I would spend it for a home cinema that good. So, yes, therapy is a word "normal" people would use.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@sanctanox I'm a classic car enthusiast too Michael so we have that in common too. Film is still the best exhibition format for movies but I'm not really a 3D fan. I did finally just watch the original Avatar on the 3D Blu-ray but the only thing I think I can say about it is that the 3D is very good. Apparently the sequel actually has a decent story so I will try to give that one a go. If you watched it with the LCD glasses then I bet it was just about the best 3D ever since Omnimax 3D which, unless something incredible has just happened, is still unsurpassed. Video projection in cinemas is something I've avoided and why I had to stop going to the cinema regularly. Too many bad experiences led me to give up so it's good that IMAX is still just about kicking as that gets me on the road but I won't go to any of the faux IMAX cinemas that can't screen the real McCoy. I have seen some faux IMAX screenings at the BFI IMAX and all I can say is that it's still good to see a movie on a big screen even if the image quality isn't what it was in premiere cinemas in the 1990's. Right, I'm off for an evening drive in my 1977 Triumph TR7 now cos' you've made me fancy a blast up the roads where I can feel everything under every tyre, hear the rorty engine and chuck the stick through the gears. I'm not into convertible cars though, I was a child of the wedge era when ragtops had been outlawed and all sports cars and supercars were being designed as fixed head coupes. Those were the days. John.

[@KevinLee-sb3ed]

Another great video!!

[@moviecollector5920]

Another great comment!

[@rcordiner]

Just wondering if you have ever come across the 4k restoration of Sally Potter's 'Orlando'? It is without a doubt the best picture I have ever seen.

[@moviecollector5920]

Was it shot 70mm then? All the best 4K discs originate on large format film but video is getting there with a handful of very good image quality 4K discs having originated on video in recent years. John.

[@paulcadman3562]

Great video !, should be a great night to remember .

[@moviecollector5920]

The BFCC is a day event Paul so from 10am until 5pm. Then once we've cleared away we can all bugger off to a top London cinema! John.

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks John for the tour

[@moviecollector5920]

You're welcome Craig.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you John.

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you Cheekster.

[@Nummer6]

Fantastic video, love it 😊 Thanks for the tour of this spectacular projection booth! Takes me right back to my very first job as a projectionist at our local cinema. And that's nearly 40 years ago. I miss REAL film projection nowadays...

[@moviecollector5920]

Well, you'll just have to get a 35mm projector Nummer6. There's a very nice looking portable on eBay right now which I'm trying to resist so feel free to outbid me on that one. John.

[@stpworld]

There’s a drive in movie theater in my state that still uses 35 mm film it’s the last one in the country operating with this they have the first copy of jurrasic park on film . I also have a cool device that does a slide show on film with an audio cassette .

[@moviecollector5920]

@@stpworld Well that drive-in deserves to draw in crowds from all over. 35mm is alive and so much more natural for our eyes than cinema video projection. It's always a relief when I go to see a film and the video projected adverts and trailers end and a real film starts up. So much easier to look at and relax to. John.

[@stpworld]

@@moviecollector5920 I think they did get some after the star of monsters go home visited there. They have a youtube video if you want to look. It was fun I went there once but not for along time were going to try and go again this summer i think you listen on fm in your car to. As recently as 1990 they were still using the old school wired speaker to.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@stpworld We can't have drive-ins over here because of the weather but they always looked like an interesting experience. I particularly like the look of the one in the 1996 film 'Twister' as it was ripped apart by the tornado.

[@nc-1715]

Ah I am coming in August … would have love to check out the BFCC I could have brought you guys some thing to play.. next time loving your chanel m8

[@moviecollector5920]

We might be doing something at the end of September but it's all in the planning stages at the moment. If I'd have known you were coming over I'd have insisted we aimed for an August event! John.

[@nc-1715]

@@moviecollector5920 very sweet man.. I msged ya on Facebook.. btw .. :)

[@grahamritchie7508]

Fantastic John

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you Graham. It's rather like being at your place! John.

[@PwewX460]

Amazing projector.. i would like to see it live.. As for the 4K projector .. then I think the new JVC would be perfect for this cinema Thanks for the material John

[@moviecollector5920]

Well, that's four of us who have plugged the JVC D-ILA range Heniek. I think they're still a little too expensive though. John.

[@simonnichollsfilm]

thanks for the suggestion and I will certainly consider the JVC range. As I have a fixed height screen and 4m throw I do need to consider a decent zoom as well as lens position memory for scope.

[@PwewX460]

@@moviecollector5920 The strength of the JVC D-ILA is the fantastic black level minus the huge price.. that's true Maybe Epson TW9400 and BenQ W4000 looks very impressive.. it is on the new DMD 0.67 chip which helps to improve contrast and black levels. It is supposed to exceed DCI-P3 and is LED Looks like a fantastic home theater projector

[@PwewX460]

@@simonnichollsfilm Yes. The JVC has a fantastic black level. what is the contrast.. But the Epson TW9400 is also very good and certainly cheaper The JVC D-ILA is fantastic and has no competition But as John mentioned they are too expensive

[@simonnichollsfilm]

@@PwewX460 the Epson TW9400 or the LS1200 were on my shortlist. Bulb or laser not sure. I use a Barco laser at work and was surprised at much I love it after using Xenon lamps for so long.

[@ClarkTeddles]

Great video, John! love seeing these 35mm home cinemas, hopefully I can setup one myself one day! Hope the BFCC goes swell this year, sounds like it'll be a great time! Interstellar is in about a week which is exciting, I'll try make a video about that if I can. have you gone to your interstellar 1570 screening at the BFI yet? Cheers, Clark

[@moviecollector5920]

Interstellar is 23rd April over here Clark. I haven't yet thought of a way to do a video of it but maybe I'll speak to the chief there to see if we can sort something a bit different out. John.

[@ClarkTeddles]

@@moviecollector5920 sounds good John! Can’t wait to see what you come up with.

[@MarcoZuccardiChannel]

I really like your cinema room

[@moviecollector5920]

If Simon doesn't see this post Marco I need to give him a call soon so I'll mention it. John.

[@MarcoZuccardiChannel]

OK!@@moviecollector5920

[@boredtech]

Great video! Lot’s of effort to watch a movie though.

[@moviecollector5920]

Press the start button and go and sit down. Making a feature up onto big reels is the best part of the whole process though. John.

[@comiccollex958]

Looks amazing and a fantastic 35mm set up! Did I notice a Sony HD projector? I used to have one and recently upgraded to the 4K Sony which I am really happy with.

[@moviecollector5920]

I believe it is a Sony but I don't think there's a Sony 4K in the price range that Simon is looking at. I'm recommending a JVC D-ILA but they're also a little too expensive. John.

[@simonnichollsfilm]

Thanks for your kind comments The digital projector is a Sony HW55es and the second Sony i've had. Looking for a motorised zoom so I don't have to keep manually changing the settings in between screenings. I think the Sony 4k may be a little too much at the moment .

[@Celestialrob]

Hey John, I first saw the theatrical version and I'd argue that for most peeps, it's perfect. The longer version adds narrative elements that provide a richer experience. It's not insignificant, about 40+ minutes from memory. Beware of the non Eric Serra version.

[@moviecollector5920]

It did flow through very well Rob but was certainly overly long. I estimated that about half an hour had to come out of it but I really enjoyed it nevertheless. By the "non Eric Serra version" do you mean that there is a version of the film where the original score has been replaced? John.

[@Celestialrob]

@@moviecollector5920 hey John, yes, The Eric Serra score was replaced by an abomination from Bill Conti for the US release. I think version longe only really works if you saw the original cut, loved it and wanted more 🤣

[@moviecollector5920]

@@Celestialrob Fancy replacing that great music score. What is wrong with people at times?!?

[@garyharper2943]

Watched Cool Hand alike today, I’m going to predict you’ll love it.

[@moviecollector5920]

I liked it years ago Gary but it was only a television broadcast so not the best way to ever see a film. That was probably more than 40 years ago and I still remember quite a lot of it. John.

[@garyharper2943]

@@moviecollector5920 Maybe Newman’s best and a really nice transfer.

[@robertromero8692]

I've been to someone's house who is local to me who also has a 35 mm projector. They're quite impressive, although too much for most people to set up and operate.

[@moviecollector5920]

A lot of fun to play with once you know how Robert but the films do take up a lot of space. I don't have much 35mm but it's wonderful to have a few top features. John.

[@timothymathetes]

What a great setup! And to have Jurassic Park 35mm to watch any time you want..Wow! It's too bad I can't attend your event, I would like to see what it's like to be surrounded by film folks I know very few myself.

[@moviecollector5920]

We're a complete bunch of nutters Timothy! Simon has some of the most amazing titles in that 35mm collection and Jurassic Park is just one of many. John.

[@timothymathetes]

@Movie Collector how fascinating! Would it be okay to mention another such title or two? I'm curious to know: how does one obtain film reels? I didn't know that was done or even possible.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@timothymathetes Simon's been collecting films for a long, long time. Until recently it was all done by contacts and people putting fellow enthusiasts onto others who were getting prints a little illicitly before they went in the crushers. Those days are gone now and 35mm is traded openly and freely without any fear of prosecution. As for other titles, some are a little faded now as they were pre-low fade stocks in 1982 but others such as Alien from 1979 have not faded noticeably at all. Blade Runner has but one of the reels is low fade which means it must have been a bit of a mix and match to make up a good print from two when the bulk of the general release prints were shipped over from the USA after the theatrical release was finished there. Shipping english language prints over when releases of films were identical between the two nations saved a lot of money. Silent Running is another one I spotted but however much I tried, it just wouldn't fit in my pockets! Simon might see this and add a few more titles but I don't want to give too much away and get a ticking off! John.

[@timothymathetes]

@Movie Collector Thanks so much for your responses. I really appreciate it. This stuff about the reels has me completely blown away. I first saw Jurassic Park at a drive-in theater with a large screen back when it first came out. I am not sure of the ratio, so I can't say exactly what it is, but boy, what an impact it had, seeing it projected like that is something I have never forgotten. I've had a handful of such viewing experiences, and if I could see those films projected perfectly anytime I wanted to, I would probably thank God for every time I did.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@timothymathetes I have a print of Jurassic Park on Super 8 and I think it's 1.85:1 but may be 1.66:1. Either one will work. It's interesting that when I project it full frame, the CGI sections have all sorts of icons and information at the base of the film which no one is supposed to see. I don't often run it without the black velvet masking in place so I rarely see them myself. John.

[@ronsonroll]

Has anyone heard of this Guy? Ümit Mesut runs a tiny movie theatre in the back room of his store, Ümit & Son, in east London.

[@moviecollector5920]

He's often had a dealer table at the BFCC and I've been over to his store. There are videos of him and his film hobby on KZbin if you haven't seen them. Basically, we're all nutters in this game! John.

[@nc-1715]

Ah reminds me when I had my beast… your mate has a nice set up …

[@moviecollector5920]

And he's got a print of Aliens Peter. I could do with seeing that sometime. John.

[@snowymatrix]

Wow is it really that loud in the projector booth as it's coming out across the video!? 😎

[@moviecollector5920]

Probably. That's largely why cinemas had soundproof projection boxes designed. But if you think that's loud, you want to experience genuine IMAX first hand. Fantastic! John.

[@alaindelacourt9030]

salut belle machine et belle vidèo très cool comme dab

[@moviecollector5920]

Juste au cas où Simon verrait cela, je vais le traduire pour lui Alain, mais je ne suis pas sûr de ce que signifie 'dab', donc je me suis probablement trompé: Simon, the basic translation of Alain's comment is: Hi nice machine and nice video very cool as DAB.

[@simonnichollsfilm]

merci alan vous etes tres gentil

[@paulallenMacca]

Thanks for sharing John,I really enjoyed watching this video,does he have any 16mm Projectors.

[@simonnichollsfilm]

I do indeed. It didn't make it to the final cut. Its a Fumeo long player with Xenon lamp. I think there is a video of it on KZbin. I enjoy using it especially for summer screenings when I point the projector into the garden and set up some deck chairs 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKqoqOFhLt8d9k

[@moviecollector5920]

Evening Simon. Lennon & McCartney Fanatic is a regular on here and it's Paul from Northern Ireland. I bet Paul will be wanting photos of all your projectors because I took photos of all of mine for him and sent them over a while ago. A great chap. John.

[@paulallenMacca]

@@simonnichollsfilm Thanks for the info,in my school days I would love to have had a 16mm Projector but didn’t have the money.

[@arindamdas936]

And I thought getting a 75 inch TV, an 7.1 AV receiver is all that is needed for a 'Home Theater'. I think after watching this, I will stop telling people that I have a Home Theater.

[@moviecollector5920]

I don't think you're wrong there Arindam but I have to say that during the late 1980's and early 1990's when journalists started calling anything with a surround sound system a 'home cinema' I couldn't quite understand it. It seems that those of us who had spent much of our lives trying to re-create the cinema experience at home with the various film gauges had been completely missed by journalists. They seemed to think running movies at home was a new thing. The best advice I can give is the next time you have to change your telly for whatever reason, get a smaller, cheaper set and put the bulk of the money into a reasonable video projector. Projection is cinema and you'll never go back once you've gone down that route. John.

[@Spidey-ny1do]

Hey John, just subscribed to your channel, you have very insightful information on movies. I wish more directors can shoot on film and do their movies photochemically. Unfortunately only few directors like Christopher Nolan do that. If you ever get a chance to come to California you should visit the academy of motion pictures museum because they screen older films on 35mm and sometimes 70mm film once in a while. Next month they will be screening The Dark Knight in 35mm which I’m excited to go see. It’s sad that most movies are shot digitally nowadays and it’s full of cgi. Christopher Nolan is really is our only remaining hope to keep true cinema experience alive. Oppenheimer will be an awesome experience in IMAX 70mm.

[@moviecollector5920]

Edgar Wright shot Last Night In Soho on 35mm but unfortunately it was then transferred to a miniature 2K video and worked on from there. This seems to be happening increasingly nowadays but someone needs to get a grip and at least transfer nearer to 6K or finish the film on film and then whack out the low quality videos from there. But there are still quite a few people around who successfully insist on a film shoot. Christopher Nolan has the clout to insist on genuine IMAX now and that's brilliant. OPPENHEIMER should wake a few more people up so let's hope for more films shot on film in the coming years. John.

[@garyharper2943]

That was fun. Next for me, Cool Hand Luke.

[@moviecollector5920]

"What we have here is a failure to communicate!" I need to get a copy of 'Cool Hand Luke' Gary.

[@garyharper2943]

@@moviecollector5920 Some are reporting not a great transfer, but I love the movie.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@garyharper2943 The only way we can really judge how good a transfer is, is if we can remember how it looked in a cinema or have a 35mm print to judge it against. In other words, it may be a perfectly good transfer but the film never looked particularly good in the first place. It's also possible the negative is too far gone and so another master had to be sourced and how far down the line that is would have a definite impact on a cine to video transfer. John.

[@garyharper2943]

@@moviecollector5920 I hope better than Blu-ray since the only way I can judge.

[@BishwajitKumarPaul-pn7ru]

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[@moviecollector5920]

I don't understand what you mean there Bishwajit. Do you mean it's not being promoted as well as it could be? John.

[@BishwajitKumarPaul-pn7ru]

Yes right. I can help you.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@BishwajitKumarPaul-pn7ru What do you have in mind Bishwajit?

[@BKTechUnlimited]

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[@moviecollector5920]

@@BKTechUnlimited Any guidance gratefully appreciated. John.

[@etms]

With a (fantastic) home Cinéma like this, equiped with a real projection booth (oups room sorry 😋), for video projection, it has to be a JVC! No br-ai-ner !

[@moviecollector5920]

We're all recommending a JVC D-ILA. It's interesting that we all seem to be on the same wavelength on here. If I'd have had six grand knocking around, I'd have gone one myself recently rather than the far cheaper Optoma. But it is still very good despite JVC being much better still. John.

[@etms]

@@moviecollector5920 Don't worry, you're not alone. The (NX5) JVC was originally in my cart (I personally always buy pre-owned previous models, that kind of high-end product prices go down very fast, never buy new) but I needed to make a hole in my wall...and the "equivalent" Sony was still too heavy for my shelf.....such a bummer...and I rent....so the Optima became my "third" choice (I was not keen with the fake 4K Epsons). I'm still very happy with it but as expected, the blacks are far from being black...hopefully a Cinegrey type of surface from Elite Screen should "correct a little bit" that problem, we'll see, because I share that same screen with my 16mm projector...not sure if a high contrast screen material is a good idea for that...

[@moviecollector5920]

@@etms I'll have to have a look at 'Blow Out' as that had velvety blacks so that will tell me if the new projector is as good as the old one. John.

[@MarcoZuccardiChannel]

1:52 great victoria V

[@moviecollector5920]

The sound is fabulous too. All hooked up to a Dolby Digital unit in that rack you see a bit later on. John.

[@MarcoZuccardiChannel]

All right! I can't wait@@moviecollector5920

[@jessechristensen6028]

For the BFCC is there an equivalent for here in the states?

[@moviecollector5920]

There is a gathering of film collectors in Florida called 'Cinesea' but there's nothing else the same as the BFCC. Having said that, we're starting again and I don't know if the hall we've hired is going to be quite big enough to fit our 24 foot wide CinemaScope screen into. But if this one is a success we'll get things sorted for a follow up next year and the years that follow. I'd like to get back to the massive shows we used to do with extracts from top titles on 35mm and the best Super 8 releases with multi-channel digital sound from disc. Those were the days! John.

[@josh82112]

Hi John, when people went to the cinema when film projectors were in mainstream use, was the noise of the projector ever a problem? Did it ever spoil your enjoyment?

[@moviecollector5920]

Oh no Joshua, projector noise was never intrusive but on the rare occasions the distant drumming could be heard it was wonderful. It added to the magic of the movies and that's something we've lost now but we really shouldn't have. It's great to sometimes hear a projector running again at the BFI IMAX. Cinemas need to get back to screening film when they can as it's so much more lifelike and more involving than the electronic image of video. Then again, I've been watching genuine IMAX lately and it's not fair to compare video to IMAX but even 35mm has that more natural look that just can't be quantified. John.

[@andymasterson8059]

Ok, I give up... What is the film you use in your intro video that's playing through your projector?

[@moviecollector5920]

Those are trailers and coincidentally the identical set of trailers that Simon has on the start of the reel he put on in this video. Anna & The King is one of them and then The Beach. John.

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for the tour John.

[@jameswasman8046]

Thats pretty cool set up where do you fine all this equipment.

[@moviecollector5920]

Mainly you've had to be into film collecting for a long, long time. We all had to make contacts and find fellow enthusiasts around the world but thankfully some of the 35mm prints avoided the crusher. It was illegal to own them until relatively recently so it was all a bit hush, hush really. Film collectors have proved to be a God send though because so many films and television programmes were kept in private collections down the ages and have found their way back from the dead as a result. I'm actually hoping to get an interview with one of the people responsible for getting 'lost' Dr. Who episodes back from the dead soon. John.

[@jameswasman8046]

Thank you you John for the quick response

[@MercuryCircuit]

Hello John. I may be able to make it that weekend. How does watching the movies work and do you have a schedule of what you are showing in place? I'm very interested as my grandfather was a projectionist in a small Scottish town after serving with the Canadian army in WW2. He absolutely imbedded the love of cinema in me. He took myself and my sister swimming in Coventry often and we often went to the Cinema afterwards. It was a cinema called Theatre one in Coventry which was an independent cinema that had 5 screens of varying capacities. It's no longer there, but not far from there was a shop that sold second hand and new super 8 reels. I loved our time together when we watched those's super 8 reels together, that my grandad bought. Setting everything up and the magic of Cinema in your own home was something not many people back then could do....or afford. I loved your review of the Criterion 4k release of Cinema Paradiso. That movie is very special and I love it so much. My Grandad was also of Italian descent. Keep up the great work John. Hopefully I can make it to the event and it would be nice to meet you and other genuine cinema lovers. Take care, John.

[@moviecollector5920]

It will be very nice to meet you if you can get along to the BFCC. I think we'll be showing Super 8 all morning and then probably a 4K projection during the lunch break followed by another Super 8 show and then 35mm and 4K until the close of business at 5pm. I'm hoping we can get the 24ft wide screen up to really show it all off. If not, the hall's 16ft roll down screen has been paid for just in case but it won't be quite so impressive. John.

[@MercuryCircuit]

@@moviecollector5920 Thanks for the swift reply John. Can I just turn up and pay for the day or do I have to pay in advance? I'm only asking as I am guessing you want to keep check on numbers attending. Best wishes, John D.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@MercuryCircuit We can have 225 (ish) people along John so just come along and stick a fiver in the bucket on the day. I don't know how many cars we can get in the car park and I don't know the area as I only visited to check the hall out last Summer and that was it. But Chorleywood isn't far away and there should be plenty of parking there, it will just mean a short walk back to the hall. It's a lovely area though and apparently where the series Midsomer Murders if filmed. John.

[@MercuryCircuit]

@@moviecollector5920 No problem John. I'l have a look at the area and see about alternate parking. I don't mind doing some walking.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@MercuryCircuit If the hall wasn't over 100 miles from me I'd have made a second visit and done a thorough reconnaissance but we had to get a date booked and I didn't want to hang around any longer. Also, I couldn't afford the time or the fuel! But I'm sure we'll all be okay. John.

[@michaelhutchings6602]

John, where do acquire your 35mm films?

[@moviecollector5920]

Fellow collectors from around the world. The BFCC is a good place to start making contacts. John

[@xix94]

At the start of your videos what's the movie playing on the projector ????

[@moviecollector5920]

The same set of trailers that you see running in Simon's cinema. First extract is ANNA & THE KING and the second is THE BEACH. John.

[@jessechristensen6028]

I think you’ll want to look at the Cinderella 4K coming out Disney has righted their wrongs for that classic.

[@moviecollector5920]

Don't tell me they've messed with the original cartoon Jesse? Surely not! John.

[@jessechristensen6028]

They simply had bad transfers in the past with some blu ray releases. The most offensive was for Sword in the stone. This new transfer with Cinderella did not use DNR and it looks like Snow White will be getting the same treatment soon. The UK is going to get this 4K of Cinderella soon.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@jessechristensen6028 Good to know they're not messing with these classics other than to make them look their best. There were re-releases in the early to mid-1990's that were exceptionally good and that resulted in fabulous full length Super 8 copies of top quality. It was always best to get a first run print though as the lab didn't appear to look after Super 8 negatives particularly well by then. First run prints were so clean but later runs tended to have too much 'sparkle' which is 'know-it-all' speak for negative dust, I don't have a copy of Cinderella but I remember the check print being fabulous. The only Disney release from this period that did look sub-standard was the first they did which was The Little Mermaid and that was because Disney had lost the knowledge of how to produce a 16mm negative and messed it up. Blacks tended to blue with The Little Mermaid and the definition just wasn't there. Still very special to own it at the time though. John.

[@ShahidM45]

Hi John, fantastic video as usual. I wanted to ask would you recommend any other avenues for purchasing from a reliable and friendly source please? I contacted Classic Home Cinema and didn't receive a particularly warm or helpful reply. I shall speak with them again. Amy other recommendations? Also, how would one go about attending the BFCC? Is it by invitation only? Many thanks and all the best!

[@moviecollector5920]

It's only a fiver to come into the BFCC Shahid. Classic Home Cinema will be there with three tables laid out, probably just inside the entrance, but I don't know if they'll have many film projectors on sale. Others probably will have though so it will possibly be a good starting point if you do get along to the convention. Barry from Independent 8 should be there but not with a table so might be worth speaking to him beforehand and you'll find Independent 8 on www.bfcc.biz if you haven't seen what he has for sale already. Just click on the Independent 8 menu item on the right hand side of the main page. Not many dealers find 35mm equipment for sale but there are some. Ebay may be the route for a 35mm projector but come along and maybe Noel Pratt will be there who might be able to offer you something. John.

[@ShahidM45]

@@moviecollector5920 Cheers John, I will see if I can make it. I wasn't too sure if it tickets were open to the public but that is great to hear! Thanks for all the advice!

[@moviecollector5920]

@@ShahidM45 I've just spoken to Noel who may be there on the 29th so well worth talking to, as is Simon so you'll be able to make a good start. The NEXT EVENT page of www.bfcc.biz has a rough outline of shows and dealers but I need to add Debonair Films to the list who may well have some 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm projectors for sale.

[@ShahidM45]

@@moviecollector5920 Fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@SuperExige]

Forget all these new state of the art fandangled laser projectors and the like, that there 35mm projector is a thing of dreams. If you know film, you know digital can’t touch the analogue nature of film. Todays generation is completely obsessed with sharpness, but look at any iconic picture of the last two centuries…99% shot on film, and how many are super sharp.?? Yet those images are imprinted in your mind. The sailor and the nurse kissing in Time Square New York after World War 2 ended. Muhammad Ali stood over Sonny Liston or George Foreman, take your pic😏 after knocking them out. The list is endless…you must have an image in your own minds, chances are it was shot on 35mm or 6x6 film, which is nearly Imax size at 56mm. I currently have a Sony laser projector, I would love love love to be able to house that 35mm and learn to use it. Then there’s the little matter of buying the movies on 35mm, I’ve already amassed some 470 4Ks over the last year and a half. I think my wife would divorce me if I went down the 35mm route. God help the cinephile 😂😂 One of, if not my fave, video you’ve posted to date. Brilliant and thank you🙏🏼

[@moviecollector5920]

I'm going to make sure Simon sees your comment Talat because it's wonderful. Thank you for taking the time and I'm glad you enjoyed it. As for 35mm in the home, it's not so difficult as you might expect but probably not quite as cheap as some may expect. Take a look at this beauty which is sure to go for a couple of grand at least: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304864574511?hash=item46fb583c2f:g:7EIAAOSwj~JkJWPY&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwO%2Fvz8VMLbUnbB6RpMNpK50KT%2B3Ey9WLfXI67tthDJVCWgEUjZFeXzmNXK0388k0R66gF9NLx8PX%2BJeLoofIjOb2iaaFQ74pf3KcbmGmKQmoFIJGFAlWL19j%2Fuk0%2B0mPhWv5zdhbDz%2BwlhMSG5J9UjxIvvQG%2F%2FokV3vCyiWAtdztK9HOgm5Og8ACfw6UaBLTGC4JviZBhLZ8NLuhDoTCYhRZiQRxJ3awg3VuquthEU2xWbl7yML3kRV2vptCNlHk1Q%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7iZ4NjqYQ John.

[@SuperExige]

@@moviecollector5920 I think the only thing missing was the Pearl & Dean intro😂 I may have mentioned in a previous comment, on another post of yours, I still shoot on film, both 35mm and medium format, although not as much lately. Anyone reading this that is in the know, will know depending on film stock, how that can influence the natural look of an image, the same goes for movies shot on film. Take Man of Steel for argument sake, the film stock that was used to shoot the movie was to enhance and make the reds and blues standout, the film is then further manipulated at the colour grading stage. If anyone wants to see a director that was dedicated to his craft of shooting on film, watch The Grandmaster, which was shot on the last rolls of Fujifilm, which inherently enhances the colours green and blue. Film stock also influences the colour palette and cinematography of a movie, from the landscape, the decor, to wardrobe and to whatever is being put in front of us scene after scene. The movie itself is a stylistic martial arts movie with amazing choreography and cinematography. The movie is a labour of love, and it seems the director wanted to justice to each last frame of the last ever rollIs of this film. I’d recommend people to go find this film. t was the original 35mm film comparisons of your reviews that drew me to your channel initially, because you were comparing 4K to the original 35mm prints in most cases, and that was unique. A lot of the KZbinrs, talk the talk about film being organic and try and explain why grain is present on 4K discs, or “digital noise” to the millennials but it seems a lot of them have read up on what they are saying and have never worked with film to even be talking about it. None of them talk about how natural an image looks on film, as they don’t have an original negative to compare to a digital image. I don’t mean to sound condescending or come across like I’m all knowing, but to understand something well, isn’t it best to experience something first hand and then better convey that to the masses. I think that way the passion can be seen exuding from a person about a given subject. At least that’s my thoughts on the matter, as I can clearly see your love of film, film projection and movies. Your best reviews, for me are the ones where you intertwine the 4K release of a movie with its brief but concise film history before it found its way onto its present form. Fascinating and enlightening. I would love to get down to one of the BFI or BFCC meetings and just listen in on groups just enthusing over original films, the prints, the projectors and anything else the events bring. Apologies for the long reply, I know todays society prefer 30sec snippets and 3 word replies, I’m happy to say I’m old school and like a good face to face conversation. 😊

[@ravenelektra]

I'm interested in attending the film collectors fair, can we pay on the door or is it pay in advance?

[@moviecollector5920]

Just a fiver as you come in Mark. We can have 200 people along and I don't think we're anywhere near that so I'll see you there. John.

[@ravenelektra]

@Movie Collector thanks for the info John. A friend of mine might be coming too, sounds like a good day.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@ravenelektra They're usually good fun as we show clips,trailer and extracts from films almost all day along with the odd cartoon or short. Not something you tend to get anywhere else... and all for only £5 this time too. John.

[@ravenelektra]

@Movie Collector are there dealers tables too? I'm always adding films and memorabilia to my collection

[@moviecollector5920]

@@ravenelektra There are but they will be mainly Super 8 and 16mm I think. I hope discs will be more prevalent than they always used to be because that's the direction I'd like the BFCC to take. Renown Films have two tables and they are actually Talking Pictures TV which you may watch on telly occasionally. They have rights to a lot of more obscure titles from the past so I expect they'll have discs but I don't know if any or many are available Blu-ray yet. Take a look at the NEXT EVENT page of www.bfcc.biz where I hope I've put a little more information. On that site you'll get a good idea of what we've been getting up to at past events too. John.

[@megansavage7152]

Arnold sweaty knickers

[@moviecollector5920]

Do cyborgs sweat Megan?

[@thribs]

Does seem rather excessive how many things you have to feed the film through on that projector. I’m sure it’s all necessary though

[@moviecollector5920]

Film projectors from the 1920's were still in cinemas when the big downgrade took place in 2011 and they were still in place because 35mm remained the worldwide standard throughout all the years and could have different light sources, reel extenders,lenses and sound system readers added onto them. The top set of rollers on this Victoria 5 is the Dolby Digital reader which makes things look a little more complication than they really are. But all the rollers everywhere ensure the film is not under strain at any time and so very kind to it to ensure every print a long, undamaged life expectancy. John.

[@stpworld]

Do you ever come across Pokémon the movie 2000 I know this is on film to?

[@moviecollector5920]

That's not a print I've ever come across on 35mm. I don't know if it's the sort of thing that would get around really because film collectors tend towards more adult oriented titles rather than cartoons. There are exceptions though so I expect someone out there has a 35mm print in their home. John.

[@stpworld]

@@moviecollector5920 I uploaded the Dukane viewer I have it’s a really cool compact film viewer check it out if you got time hopefuly it doesn’t get a strike I also subbed to you and that drive in is playing body snatchers on film next month.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@stpworld I've just seen your little video and left a comment. Thank you for doing that. A really interesting little piece of engineering that I don't think I've ever seen before. As for 'Body Snatchers', is that the 1978 film or the sequel that I believe was 1993 or '94. I think I was at the world premiere for that sequel which was pretty good as I recall. John.

[@xix94]

What projectors do cinemas use now in 2023 ??

[@moviecollector5920]

35mm and 70mm are still around Bella but mainly it's second rate video projection now. IMAX video projection have three or four different versions to their own design with dual laser at just over 4K being regarded as the ultimate but some say DOLBY have superior imagery with their 4K video projector. None match up to a good 35mm print through my eyes but then 35mm is reckoned to be about 6K so that's to be expected. 15/70 IMAX is the ultimate. I stopped going to cinema when the downturn started to really hit home by around 2005 and after a few big disappointments where poor quality video projection ruined what I was watching, I now only venture out occasionally when I know the cinema I'm going to has a genuine film print. John.

[@jasonthomas4151]

How much does the average movie on 35mm cost?

[@moviecollector5920]

I think they tend to go for a lot more money today but 20 years ago a top feature title could be had for around £100. You can probably add a nought onto that these days. But lesser titles will change hands for far less. Have to be careful with films up to 1982 which is when low fade stock came in but some are still good from the 1970's and previous to this dye-transfer Technicolor prints are the ones to seek as they don't fade. However, acetate film stock is prone to returning to its constituent parts at times and this is known as vinegar syndrome. Fortunately, polyester stock replaced it. John.

[@cp070476]

Nice set up.. Me and my friends were discussing 4k films yesterday, personally I don't think they are worth it. I can't see any resolution improvement over Bluray. The colour grading is usually worse and HDR is very hit and miss.. Jaws was my biggest disappointment. Looks identical to the Bluray sharpness wise and colour.

[@moviecollector5920]

I know you keep saying this same thing Lborg and I keep responding but with Jaws I am able to assure you that the 4K is perceptibly better with regard to colour. Much better actually. But in terms of definition we're in agreement. However, would we see a difference if we were projecting onto a 24ft wide screen? There's no chance in seeing a difference in clarity on even the largest telly so absolutely right, but on a huge cinema sized screen, I think we would perceive the difference. Academic of course, as hardly any of us are ever likely to have a permanent home setup so enormous. Then again, outside shows in the summer perhaps. Hmmmmm. John.

[@cp070476]

@@moviecollector5920 I bought the A95K Sony tv. Top of the line and Jaws looks no better. Tv's produce much more vivid colours than any projection image. The Matrix UHD looks terrible due to the colour grading. No Time To Die HDR is so dark it's unwatchable. These are all watched in Dolby Vision. The Bluray of Top Gun Maverick wipes the floor with all my 4k films??. It's very disappointing I must say. Stick to 1080p Bluray😂👌 Cheers John.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@cp070476 There's something wrong somewhere for certain because each of these titles you've mentioned look fabulous on my system with the Blu-rays being perceptibly second best, albeit still of very high quality. All our systems vary and it's going to be a case of finding out what is going wrong with yours through trial and error. My new video projector is producing different results to the older model but some discs do look better on the older model than they do on the new. The new projector seems to generate even better definition from each disc most of the time which means that Blu-ray is closer to the 4K with most titles even though I can see the more accurate, more film-like colour and density of the 4K. Next on my wish list is the 820 series Panasonic 4K player which may make the difference between the two formats more obvious but equally, it may make it even more difficult to discern. Last night I watched a 4K disc that didn't have HDR and the difference between that and the Blu-ray seemed impossible to tell but I did feel that the 4K was better defined with slightly better density, possibly due to superior colour over the Blu-ray. So don't give up too easily because the undoubted superiority of 4K with HDR is there, you've just got to find it! John.

[@cp070476]

@@moviecollector5920 My friend has a 2 projectors John, he was eying up a 4K JVC but at £7k it's pretty damn expensive. Laser projectors are nearly £30k. It's not cheap getting a big image into a house. I'd love to see 15/70 IMAX of Interstellar with that sound. Top film top soundtrack. Cheers.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@cp070476 My new Optoma has laser light and now under £2K. I'm not entirely convinced it's better than the previous LED light source model but it does make people think the projection is done by a series of lasers and therefore something special, which it isn't. I just checked the BFI IMAX for INTERSTELLAR and it's not a surprise to see that that fourth showing of the film is also now sold out. I don't suppose there will be many people in the audience at any of the three remaining screenings who haven't seen the film before which is probably telling us something. John.

[@garyharper2943]

What’s new? You on holiday?

[@moviecollector5920]

Been busy writing for a publication due out later in the year Gary. Car related though, not film. John.

[@garyharper2943]

@@moviecollector5920 no rest for the wicked! Latest pickup Midnight Run.

[@wernerherzog3502]

Two weeks John ! ! !, where are you my old mucker ?.

[@moviecollector5920]

I actually shot something yesterday but haven't had a chance to make a start on it yet. Been a little busy with writing recently and the difference is that magazine articles actually pay! John.

[@inmate1614]

Sounds like a generator lol

[@moviecollector5920]

The unmistakable noise of cinema... until they were all downgraded in 2011. John.