tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post2676419466431899449..comments2023-12-24T19:38:00.242-08:00Comments on Mendelson's Memos: All Warner Bros tentpoles to be in 3D...Scott Mendelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131426080984100749noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-91177195216431512032010-03-24T05:25:25.894-07:002010-03-24T05:25:25.894-07:00This is sad and stupid. For me, the big reason is...This is sad and stupid. For me, the big reason is that 3D films make me sick. My partner and I went to see Avatar in 3D, happily paying the '3D-premium'. We left about 40 minutes in, both suffering what felt like mahoosive motion sickness. I doubt I'd go see another 3D film in cinemas. So, if all films are 3D, and I can't watch them, I won't go to the cinema again.<br /><br />Perhaps it's just Avatar - I watched "Christmas Carol" and that was OK, apart from the dull bits where they were clearly just showing off the 3D.<br /><br />However, I doubt I'll be going to another 3D film any time soon.<br /><br />Excellent blog, by the way. I'll be recommending it.Rhys Wilkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942432139296101263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-3904525167774329012010-03-19T21:16:47.836-07:002010-03-19T21:16:47.836-07:00I'm not too sure it's a fad, Gabe, because...I'm not too sure it's a fad, Gabe, because it's growing beyond a simple gimmick (and it works fairly well). <br /><br />3D is making money for the studios and it's driving people to the theaters. And it's a merchandise cash grab for TV/Blu-ray manufacturers and cable networks eager to show content in 3D -- sporting events are going to look incredible.<br /><br />And, as someone always interested in new filmmaking techniques, I'm excited about how the expanded depth of field can be toyed around with. That's what made Avatar a gorgeous 3D experience. The backgrounds and visual design popped like never before. And honestly, I imagine someone like Chris Nolan would make a solid 3D Batman film, and not a gimmicky feature. So I wouldn't worry about that.<br /><br />The only drawback I see are for people who still get headaches when they see a 3D movie. That really stinks. But I imagine 2D options will always be available. I can't watch Paul Greengrass movies or anything with a shaky camera because they make me dizzy. That doesn't stop the popularity of shaky-cam movies, or the growth of that trend.<br /><br />And I've heard the "I hate wearing glasses" complaint, but as someone who's worn glasses since kindergarten, to that I say, "suck it up."<br /><br />If this were red/cyan 3D, I'd say that it's gonna go away -- but I'm guessing that stereoscopic and RealD 3D is here to stay. the only thing that might drop off will be smaller pictures that shoot in 3D -- the appeal probably won't be there, but I can tell you, I would have loved to see the roller derby matches in Whip It in 3D.R.L. Shafferhttp://www.dvdfuture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-60035951749467948472010-03-19T21:01:05.446-07:002010-03-19T21:01:05.446-07:00That's sad....because all it is IS a fad! (why...That's sad....because all it is IS a fad! (why not bring back smell-o-vision)I hope to God this is over when the next Batman comes out. <br /><br />Next to Jamie Foxx playing Lynch in Kane & Lynch: Dead Men this is the most disappointing news of the day.<br /><br />(Hello...Ray Liotta and Paul Giamatti would have been perfect!)Gabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761448004395095851noreply@blogger.com