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News & ArtsFriday, January 27, 2012
Film "Dear Mr. Scorsese: This Is What They Did to Your Movie Last Night."
Posted by David Schmader on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Gothamist shares the story of the NYC screening of Martin Scorsese's Hugo that was plagued with problems, including two film-stopping projection malfunctions before the audience was made to watch the film's climactic 30 minutes overlaid with preshow advertisements. Enjoy the hilarity below.
The Gothamist report focuses on the crowd's anger, but in the video it sounds like they're having a great time enjoying the stupidity. (All attendees were given refunds and free passes to another screening.)
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"film-stopping projection malfunctions" almost implies they were projecting 35mm film. But this was likely a problem with digital files/projection.
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The projectionist union was busted years ago. Apparently it is not unskilled labor after all. The person responsible for the program was probably helping out at the concession stand.
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Popcorn ftw!
Would you like jalapeno peppers with that?
... what was I forgetting about ... oh, right, the film projector ...
Would you like jalapeno peppers with that?
... what was I forgetting about ... oh, right, the film projector ...
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I wonder if the disc melted...
Also, yay for putting a color other than blue or orange on the screen!!
Also, yay for putting a color other than blue or orange on the screen!!
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I hope they were offered free popcorn after that fiasco. Oh, and I hope no one paid $1.50 for seasoning on their popcorn.
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