Uk based fans (or even those from slightly further afield who are looking for an excuse to visit the cultural centre of the universe) should put Sunday October 26th in their diary in bold red ink.
As part of the 52nd BFI London Film Festival Leone’s classic Once Upon a Time in the West is being screened in celebration of it’s 40th birthday in all it’s techniscope glory at the Odeon West End. Kick off time will be 12.00 midday with a running time of 165 mins. The print on show will be the one recently restored by Paramount and it is hoped that the film will be introduced by Sir Christopher Frayling.
Tickets go on sale to BFI members from September 18th and to the general public from the 27th. Price £11.
Just a reminder to all UK forumites that this event is just a month away and that tickets are now on sale to the general public online or by phone.
Details of the screening and how to book can be found here:
There’s also a couple of other films being shown as part of the London Film Festival which may be of interest to some here.
A newly restored print of Delmer Daves’ The Last Wagon. Aclassic 50s western from one of the genre’s best directors. (Hopefully this restoration means there will be a new DVD release o this film soon).
Also, from Korea, The Good, the Bad, The Weird. Kim Jee-Woon’s homage to Sergio Leone set in 1930s Manchuria looks like it could be an interesting ride.
Lastly, how about a Bangladeshi western? Sadik Amed’s take on the genre transplanted to the sub continent, The Last Thakur, should offer an intriguing slant on the conventions of the lone gunman seeking revenge in a town with two masters.
Just got back from this screening and I can happily report that it was magnificent. The newly restored print is absolutely beautiful and on a large screen in front of an almost full house it was showcased to perfection. Great colours and crystal clear with only the few minor imperfections you might expect with celluloid. So sharp you would almost think it was digital and booming sound. A really great way to enjoy this wonderful film. So glad I went.
Apparently this print has been shown already at a couple of other places including the Tribeca Festival in New York so if it ever gets an airing anywhere near where you live I would heartily recommend you go see it.
Christopher Frayling gave an introductory speech which was a welcome bonus and interestingly he mentioned that he has recently interviewed Morricone for a BBC radio programme celebrating his 80th birthday. This will be aired soon on Radio 4 in the UK so I will keep an eye out and pass on details here when I have more info. BBC radio should be accessible to everyone I think through their website so you should all be able to tune in.
[quote=“Phil H, post:16, topic:1273”]Just got back from this screening and I can happily report that it was magnificent. The newly restored print is absolutely beautiful and on a large screen in front of an almost full house it was showcased to perfection. Great colours and crystal clear with only the few minor imperfections you might expect with celluloid. So sharp you would almost think it was digital and booming sound. A really great way to enjoy this wonderful film. So glad I went.
Apparently this print has been shown already at a couple of other places including the Tribeca Festival in New York so if it ever gets an airing anywhere near where you live I would heartily recommend you go see it.
Christopher Frayling gave an introductory speech which was a welcome bonus and interestingly he mentioned that he has recently interviewed Morricone for a BBC radio programme celebrating his 80th birthday. This will be aired soon on Radio 4 in the UK so I will keep an eye out and pass on details here when I have more info. BBC radio should be accessible to everyone I think through their website so you should all be able to tune in.[/quote]
Wonderful, Phil
We haven’t decided time and place yet, would our appartment in Mayfair be okay with you? And let’s say 3.30 ?
[quote=“scherpschutter, post:17, topic:1273”]Wonderful, Phil
We haven’t decided time and place yet, would our appartment in Mayfair be okay with you? And let’s say 3.30 ?[/quote]
Of course mate. PM me the address and I’ll give you a call to reconfirm after you’ve arrived.
Hope the weather improves though. It has been raining like a bugger for the past couple of days and London always looks better with a blue sky over it.
