The Art of Restoration with The Film Foundation | WB100

[@azohundred1353]

Thank you Warner Bros, The Film Foundation, and all Directors involved for restoring Rio Bravo and East Of Eden, two of my absolute favorite movies of all time. And thank you for continuing to restore so many other films, both well known classics and underrated. And of course, thank you for TCM for keeping all of these classics circulated and remembered, as they deserve to be.

[@jeffarent]

You can thank Scorsese, Spielberg, Coppola, and Lucas. Without their involvement, studios wouldn’t care about their past.

[@jcortese3300]

Glad she mentioned pre-Code films. They were incredibly modern, daring even for today and not in the conventional ways. Not restoring and conserving pre-Code films gives people an extremely distorted idea of the past and the people who lived during it.

[@clementlin552]

I’m completely blown away by how absolutely gorgeous these films look after restoration, it’s not just the high definition but every color becomes so vibrant and lifelike, you’ve done an incredible job

[@007Julie]

The Film Foundation not only restores American films but incredibly important films from around the world, restoring them it's such a pain staking job but their work doesn't go unnoticed by true fans. Cannot thank them enough for their commitment to save those beautiful works of art. Thank you so, so much.

[@taymur0804]

You guys are doing an amazing job of restoring these goleden era pictures. I really appricate for preserving them forever.

[@matthewbaduria]

It's amazing,thank you Warner Bros,The Film Foundation and all actors who take part of this restoration movies and all the directors of involved for restoring timeless movies classics and underrated.and TCM thank you keeping all of these classics circulated and cherished for 100 years to come.and for more 100 years to come.

[@Paul_Wetor]

The current generation might not be aware of what movies used to look like. Growing up, I remember seeing scratches and dirt on the TV screen. Then over time, the color fades. Now we get to enjoy older movies that look better than brand new. I am exceedingly grateful for all the work it takes to clean up old movies (and TV shows).

[@precertvideo]

Thank you Warner Bros for preserving your history for us. Can't wait for Gone With The Wind on 4K Blu-ray.

[@darthkurland]

They just did “The Wizard of Oz” in 4K. So “Gone With the Wind” can’t be too far behind.

[@simonlunt353]

I have for a long time been very passionate about film and yes we have big TV and surround sound which I love watching but they will never be anything better than seeing a film at the cinema l feel the same way about restoring all films that need it and seeing what the Director has filmed seeing you people and other people do this fantastic job makes me feel so happy we shouldn’t lose these movies thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with you wonderful people I look forward to seeing these films restored 👏👏😊

[@johnnytoobad7785]

I have digitally restored old family photos. It's a time consuming and tedious process to do it right. The patience and perseverance required to restore and entire movie (frame-by-frame) must be daunting.

[@teddyfurstman1997]

Thanks TCM for Supporting Film Restoration.

[@DannyKoKo]

Thank you TCM

[@michaelspilman5220]

film history most be protected it contains many good lessons . thank you to all who are involved in film preservation and restoration . my hat is off to you . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@dk60ish]

SO stoked that they chose "The Strawberry Blonde" (1941) for restoration, it's one of my fave Cagney films I got under their made-to-order "Archive" DVDs series years ago, a long neglected gem overshadowed by Cagney's gangster movies that well deserves this attention & treatment, that's the "kind of hairpin" it is! 😉

[@spockboy]

Agreed! Great movie.

[@jillkjv3816]

I enjoyed seeing the few shots of Joanne Woodward. Just read a news article yesterday that she's in her last days with Alzheimer's. 😢

[@judd442009]

Thank God for the art and science of film restoration and the people who are the driving forces behind the efforts.

[@catlover34fl]

One Way Passage 1932, what a film! What a story! Kay Francis was great. Thank you for restoring that film and others too.

[@karenleemallonee684]

Thank you to you two ladies & everyone else who takes part in restoring these treasures called films!!!

[@rjmcallister1888]

It is almost criminal this is all happening too late. Some 90-95% of films made before sound have rotted or dissolved away; the percentage after that is not much lower. That work, and our history, are lost every time a can of film crumbles or is so damaged it's nearly unwatchable. It's kind of like burning books, and we should be just as outraged.

[@cindymaceda2999]

Martin Scorcece, you are my Hero ! You are a treasure. You are preserving human culture.

[@darthkurland]

When it comes to film preservation and restoration, you’re a hero, Marty.

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

That is awsome! Specially for movies of the pre code era. They are so different. The plot, the dialogues, you sense that those are movie made for grown ups and they also have a care free feel that would be back only in the late 1950s through European cinema. I hope not only WB but also other companies do it so I will be able to watch more movies of the pre code era. And after, of course.

[@spockboy]

I breaks my heart how old Marty looks. I want him to keep making movies for at least 30 more years.

[@cindymaceda2999]

My Hero. I would propose we build a monument to honour his efforts in preserving films. They are an inherent part of human culture.

[@moldyoldie7888]

@@cindymaceda2999 Give a louder shout-out to Mr. David W. Packard, whose generosity and deep pockets have allowed old films to be properly stored and transferred.

[@darthkurland]

@@moldyoldie7888I’m also glad that he donated that building in Culpeper, VA to give the National Film Registry a proper facility to keep these films alive.

[@Graphicxtras1]

Excellent video, some lovely films being restored for cinema / 4K / Bluray etc releases.

[@johnprudent3216]

Fascinating albeit short look into the restoration process. Beautiful work.

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

..... yeeeaaaaaah. So why did WB decide to systematically scrap their Home Video DVD department? I've noticed that many WB titles that I've ordered on DVD via Amazon Prime are now being transfered to DVD-R discs. This obsession with streaming has bit the studio so hard in the backside, it amazes me that they assume consumers only like streaming services. And to those who want to dismiss my comment as an old man whining digitally, I make no apologies for supporting DVD sales that actually supports the pocketbooks of companies AND entertainers! Oh yeah, and let's not forget owning the artist's work restored and uncut to watch anytime i want!❤

[@PRW1888]

Did anyone see the Rio Bravo restoration ? Just asking for, I just checked and made a screen cap at 3:41 to compare the same screen cap on the Warner Bluray at 57:27 and I was quite puzzled. The colors on the restoration pop more than the bluray which looks almost washed out, however on my TV screen and projector, the restoration looks like details have been erased like a pimple(?) on Dean's right cheek (visible on the bluray screen cap), details on his hat (the stains of sweat look less detailed!) and his face looks kind of waxy compared to the bluray. I hope it's only YT and that the 4K bluray won't be like that with some dnr applied like it seems here.

[@arlenecaruso7592]

All of these films are wonderful in their unique way and I am so glad they are being restored and preserved. I love me some Strawberry Blonde and Kay Francis!

[@cad2046]

It's wonderful to see this but I'm trying to reconcile this aspect of the restoration work WB is doing while reading in the same month that staff are reporting 1940s-60s vintage Warner Bros promotional materials (posters, press kits, memorabilia) are being thrown into dumpsters in Burbank at the WB offices. Would be nice to see TCM acknowledging this -- or even trying to work with WB to transfer this stuff to the Academy's museum. Once it's gone -- it's gone.

[@flippinguitar1979]

Actors and Actresses were much more believable and sincere in the classic films, it's hard for me to watch recent Hollywood productions. I really appreciate the restoration of these films and TMC for the value they hold on them. Thank you!

[@yvonneplant9434]

The studio system created the illusion that the actors/actresses were perfect people which, of course, they were not.

[@flippinguitar1979]

@@yvonneplant9434 I didn't comment on personal lives.

[@chriswright4677]

Amazing. I’d love to see hours more of this kind of thing. Thank you.

[@donaldauguston9740]

This was soooooo interesting. Thank you for posting. DA

[@ShaMicKan]

If I were starting over in my career, I would have gone into film preservation/restoration.

[@magicknight13]

Thank you!!

[@TrevorMoses312]

I wish the Film Foundation would assist the Pretoria National Film Archive in restoration and digitization of its collection of films dating back to 1916.

[@gilition]

Wish this same enthusiasm was shared with WB's cartoon library as so many haven't been restored yet and ones that have, they might have digital hiccups.

[@BrianandSnoopy1]

That must be one of the coolest jobs to have. at least for awhile.

[@OffRampTourist]

What was the name of the William Powell film? Always ready for another from him!

[@JudgeCrater22]

Its great that we have technology like the Lasergraphics digital scanner to make copies of old movies. The problem is that you can't digitize a movie or television print that doesn't exist anymore. And if a print does exist, like that of the Technicolor swashbuckler "The Black Swan" from 1942, the studio management in the late 1970s shipped off the original Technicolor matrices to a Los Angeles garbage dump. To save on storage costs.

[@richin2123]

I'm very excited to see "Land of the Pharaohs" get the restoration treatment. The last DVD release looked like a bad VHS transfer and was marketed as if it was a B picture.

[@yvonneplant9434]

It ctually has some amazing moments: like the return of pharaoh in the beginning. Terrific visuals and the music!

[@filminginc405]

Thank you...

[@AdLed]

this job is necessary for the future generations, otherwise some films gonna rot and we will lose those titles forever, the sooner the better I say, and not restore just a select few, but everything !!!

[@Traveling_Texas_in_a_Tesla]

IMO, all films should get the HIGHEST scan that is available at the time, so in her example, it should always get 8K! I have also read that there are 10K scanners out now

[@darthkurland]

One recent blunder that WB made was with the Christopher Reeve “Superman” films in 4K. The biggest mistake was with the score for “Superman IV” which sounds inferior to the original mix.

[@PageEmpson]

Marty said it best. You hear him, Zaslav?

[@TheBlues088]

I wish we had TCM in Europe.

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

TCM is in UK, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, in Norway.

[@klabenz]

Love the inclusion of Rachel, Rachel!

[@michaelspilman5220]

the crowd 1928 is in bad need of restoration. could somebody please do it . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@BlackPantherStudios]

Great video

[@The_Ferbguy]

I hope The Film Foundation will also consider remastering animated features as well. Not just Disney but also animated films from Universal, Paramount, Sony, and even Warner Bros. As Guillermo del Toro said... “Animation is cinema. Animation is not a genre. Animation is ready to be taken to the next step, We are all ready for it. Keep animation in the conversation.” Animation is more than kids stuff, a lot of really mature, highly acclaimed adult animated films exist. Look at Flee for example... A documentary about a real life person escaping just as the Soviet-Afghan War was beginning, staying in the USSR for years, looking for freedom until he's finally free, and living in Denmark. This got 3 awards at the Oscars for Best Documentary, Best International Feature, and yes, Best Animated Feature. This is one adult animated film not to be ignored and thought as a kids film, real people died, and this person lives on to tell his story about how he risked his life!

[@mikenixon2401]

Many times old B movies have more entertainment to them than the popular and well known films. Classics are definately better than mainstream grooming pieces of today. Thank you for restoring history.

[@MothGirl007]

"Grooming"? I agreed with you until you used that word. smh

[@ianross9738]

@@MothGirl007 Same. Sick of hearing it thrown around so much lately.

[@brianmuhlingBUM]

My concern is, after restoration, how is it stored? Back onto film?

[@robfriedrich2822]

0:17 Tell this the people, who requested the film projectionists always to return the copies, that they may be destroyed. Tell this the people who implement some functions into digital content, to force the self destruction.

[@georgeulrich3823]

It would be nice if they would restore "Smart Money'" with the original titles an I suspect some missing scenes.

[@jillkjv3816]

Something's missing in her narrative. "Let's look at the ... TWENTIES!"

[@smadaf]

"The first piece of criteria": so eloquent . . .

[@lynnturman8157]

Okay, so what are the 10 films?

[@ACD1994]

One Way Passage Helen of Troy Safe in Hell Storm Warning A Lion is in the Streets Land of the Pharaohs Rio Bravo Rachel, Rachel The Strawberry Blonde East of Eden

[@lynnturman8157]

@@ACD1994 Thanks

[@VeerMaharaj]

She says it would be tragic if East of Eden had disappeared, What about shows like Infinity Train being disappeared from all streaming and ota services...? All the hard work and effort from the creators, disappeared overnight, because HBO/WB/HGTV didn't want to pay the creators. Raised by Wolves was another incredible piece of film also disappeared. This entire video is incredibly ironic given what is happening at HBO/WB/HGTV I am a massive advocate for the need to restore films, of all manner. I would argue this also applies to videgames, music, literature and arts of all forms. But the two facedness of the people in corporate is just disgusting.

[@JonCeres]

Wow ! Helen of Troy restored could be a Major success as any others films mentioned

[@dogratco]

Where does the Warner Archive Collection come in with these restorations? The Max Fleischer Superman cartoons are controversial for the Archive Collection team being taken off of the restoration project.

[@chaturongarchary9773]

It looks darker than an original..perhaps better for b/w film...

[@MustafaKemalAtatürk-1921]

I'm asking seriously ,are my flims restored or not

[@skyeslaton3435]

Tcm is what movies are all about, not mcu films

[@qui_etes_vous]

We like it old so don’t make it look “modern.” It’s our history, it is the art.

[@arricammarques1955]

Duped prints badly stored & degrading film negatives. Major task in restoring films.

[@Saturnome]

I want silent films...

[@joeharris3878]

I hate the look of "ai" redone old movies. Worse when seen on a "high definition" television set. Produces nausea.

[@spookylemon4947]

None of these used AI as far as I’m aware, they’re just high quality scans

[@joeharris3878]

@@spookylemon4947 I suppose it's the new television sets. We haven't had a tv at our house for 4 or 5 years The one we had before was a cathode ray tube set. We stayed at a motel last year, tried to watch an old movie and the effect was sickening, is suppose it's the high definition. Anyway it's a shame what's being done to old movies and TV shows, The idea of coloring old black and white movies is ridiculous. Maybe if hadn't watched those shows decades ago I wouldn't know any better. But the unnatural, nauseating effect..... they've got to do better.

[@spookylemon4947]

@@joeharris3878 Make sure you turn motion smoothing off! That totally ruins the motion of films, it makes a huge difference In your TV menu it might be called TruMotion, or Motionflow or something along those lines.

[@joeharris3878]

@@spookylemon4947 Thank you Spooky, that sounds good. But I don't have a television set. I only watch what I can find on youtube and watch on my tablet. Whe I'm at my brother's I'll see if he knows how, but I don't think he is aware or if he just doesn't mind. But, ugh, it makes me ill.

[@davidbcalhoun]

Luckily these AI restorations you see on KZbin are amateur and very different methods than the professional restorations.

[@Corrine-x5i]

That SOB Ned Price founds the film negatives of several early two color Technicolor feature films back in 2013 and then threw them back into the Warner Bros vault… that’s how much TCM loves film restoration. A big royal FU

[@JamesHarrison-y1z]

I want silent films...