Vintage 3D: "The Bubble" coming in November
Vintage probably isn't the right word to describe Arch Oboler's SF movie but I can't think of polite one.
The SpaceVision 3D on the big screen was remarkable (also very cool specs) and puts most of today's efforts to shame, so it's to be hoped that it's retained on the Blu-Ray release.
Restored by 3D Movie Archive from the (mercifully) shorter version, any 3D fan should grab it.
Seen with an open mind, no expectations of good acting or logical plot development, plus alcohol, and a good time is guaranteed.
Robert Bernier's 3D system was an ingenious way of shooting 3D with one camera (and in widescreen without the need for anamorphic lenses) by splitting the 35mm frame horizontally. Although it was only used for a few other movies, e.g. the execrable "Flesh for Frankenstein", it was the basis for the 3D camera systems used in the 80s revival.
"The Bubble" was probably SpaceVision's finest hour.
The SpaceVision 3D on the big screen was remarkable (also very cool specs) and puts most of today's efforts to shame, so it's to be hoped that it's retained on the Blu-Ray release.
Restored by 3D Movie Archive from the (mercifully) shorter version, any 3D fan should grab it.
Seen with an open mind, no expectations of good acting or logical plot development, plus alcohol, and a good time is guaranteed.
Robert Bernier's 3D system was an ingenious way of shooting 3D with one camera (and in widescreen without the need for anamorphic lenses) by splitting the 35mm frame horizontally. Although it was only used for a few other movies, e.g. the execrable "Flesh for Frankenstein", it was the basis for the 3D camera systems used in the 80s revival.
"The Bubble" was probably SpaceVision's finest hour.
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I can't remember much about the 3D itself, I think it was ok...but the film itself is truly dreadful.
The problem with creaky antiques like this is that no matter how much they dress them up in new editions, new formats, new releases etc...after watching them you inevitably wonder what you ever saw in the film in the first place..especially if you have not seen it for some years.
Both it and "The Bubble" will now be region free.
Both have been painstakingly restored by 3D Film Archive.
No coloured specs. these are Blu-Rays for 3DTV (and suitable 3D player). According to 3D Film Archive passive 3D is best and they know a thing or two about 3D
Red/Blue anaglyphs only work well in black and white and not very well on TV in any case.
That's the one. It may have been the inspiration, for good or ill, for Stephen King's "Under the Dome".
It's the drinks tray lifting off the bar and out of the screen that people usually remember.
No one is ever going to consider it a masterpiece but it deserves a chance to be seen.
Director Arch Oboler kicked off the 50s 3D boom with "B'Wana Devil" and was still at it in the 60s.