IngmarRosengaard

One cannot discuss the MPAA without discussing the American mindset, which, if anything, is admirable both in its foresight and lust for civil disobedience. Look at the Bill of Rights: aern't people guarenteed the "pursuit of happiness?" If I wish to pursue my happiness by watching a an NC-17, but I am 16 years old, then you have a conflict of the direst kind. Of course, the MPAA is not subject to said article of the constitution, as are not 14 year olds who wish to smoke, and 20 year olds who wish to drink. The Constitution is the greatest peice of practical literature ever written, but Ageism is not addressed at all. Both in my own country and everywhere else I have been, there is a fundamental recognition of "minors" as being intellectually inferior, which is plain nonsense. The R-rating should be the top, because, if a parent wishes to take a child to an NC-17, and the MPAA's rules do not allow that parent to make the desicision for their own child, then it is a bastard of an organization, and people should not submit to the ghastly rating.

I am conducting research on buying a B&H Eyemo 35mm camera, and would greatly appreciate any comments, both from those with past experience with the model and those who know if it.

I was depressed for a bit this morning, but this page has certainly cheered me up. A most interesting and intellectually sadistic joke, eddiefruchter has played on you lot.

One cannot learn how to load a camera over the internet.

And I thought we were liberal. :P Kubrick shot a lot of Super16 home movies with his Arri, and even they look better than what most people would produce.

Gentlemen prefer Arriflex.

I have recently read that to use a scanner, as opposed to a Telecine is quite cost effective. Opinions?

The Socratic method, as it were. From the writing of the Talmud, to the drafting of Constitutional law, to the ratings of motion pictures. An ideological paradigm free from corruption...until we show up, that is.

Tempestuous, perhaps?

If the thesis in question is that the aformentioned production constitutes the norm, then it is a matter of little question. Conversely, one need account for deals, and unconventional wisdom. Case in point, my last feature was: + 35mm color + Cost of film = $0.5/ft. x 10,800 ft. = $5400 + Cost of Telecine = $7500 Beyond that, I can't remember the other details. Final Budget: $50,000 U.S.D

The NC-17 has, of course, acquired less of an associated stigma in recent times. It has evolved into an effective marketing campaign. I met Lars Von Trier, and he explained to me that he wanted Dogville to get an NC-17, and purposefully included the scene of the infant being shot to that end. It didn't work. This, ironically, may be a positive sign. :P

Audiris, In theory, Graphic denotes actual sexual contact. The term is misused. 21 Grams was quite tame for mainstream tastes.

Most pleased to see this discussion reincarnated. The MPAA is quite a splendid idea as it prevents government interference. It is my feeling that the MPAA should split the R rating into 2 seperate, yet official distinctions: the R1 and R2 (this is what we get at when we call a film Hard R) The Soft R covers violence and excessive profanity; the Hard R denotes full-frontal male and female nudity and heavily simulated sexual acts.The NC-17 should be revamped to cover acts of visible penetration and real violence, unless a strong intellectual argument can be made, as in the case of documentary. The MPAA should not allow overtly religious persons to cast a vote on ratings, and should select from only the most educated among society: Professors, doctors, lawyers, filmmakers, playwrights, actors and so on. An arts council with equal intellectual representation, guided only by the Socratic method.

Keep in mind, of course, that it is often as loud as a sewing machine. I only shoot silent footage with it, and it has to be modified to shoot Super 16. You get what you pay for, but, that being said, it's still nice to have laying around.

At this point, the I remain unmoved. My contact at Canon is quite pessimistic about technological matters being fully resolved with regard to projected street dates. I have directed him to this website so that he may review the "erection of criticism." :P

Upon true assimilation into the general market, HD will represent cost effectivness far beyond modern standards. I estimate it has saved my productions over $250,000 to date, primarily concerning the issues of developing. The film print exists as the final cut/distribution print. On another note, Super 35mm is outstanding.

I have used the Krasnogorsk for over three years; It is a very sturdy camera. I have read that Spike Lee and Martin Scorsese keep them in their arsenal. I purchased mine for $125, and, though I work 90% in 35mm, I use it regularly.