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Post by John Pandora on May 10, 2005 20:52:27 GMT -5
Thanks to Ken Heathly in New Zealand we were finally able to enjoy the closing installment of (DR WHO) THE MACRA TERROR at our March screening. Despite the first three parts being available to members since 1992, the final episode has always eluded our grasp until now.
I am told that on the basis of this screening two of our American members have already purchased copies for their collection.
This would seem an ideal time then to compare notes on both the serial as a whole and the newly found episode. Did it live up to everyone's expectations, or was it a let down?
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Post by Jacob Brannagh on May 11, 2005 3:49:55 GMT -5
I enjoyed it - not badly made. Peter Jeffrey was great, wasn't he, and Troughton was definately finding his feet by then. The Macra were a bit of a let down after the first couple of episodes - bit too brightly lit now, they looked much better earlier on in the darkness and smoke.
I notice on the camera copy I took that the directors caption is missing on Part Four... was that one of the times the film broke in the projector?
Anyway, it was great to meet all the guys, and well worth a ticket over there!
Jacob
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Post by John Pandora on May 11, 2005 6:03:16 GMT -5
I notice on the camera copy I took that the directors caption is missing on Part Four... was that one of the times the film broke in the projector? Anyway, it was great to meet all the guys, and well worth a ticket over there! Thanks Jake. I apologise once again to all members for the difficulty with the hotel bookings, and wish to re-assure them that we will NOT be using the same venue again. I have sent an angry letter to the manager stating my disatisfaction. In fact almost the entire closing credits for episode 4 are missing and were patched in from another episode. Fortunately we didn't miss out on the Doctor and his companions doing the "highland fling" in the closing moments, a scene which has assumed almost mythical status in the past ten years. Nice to see it at last, and I wonder if you noticed one of the majorettes almost fall over when Troughton (probably accidentally) "flung" himself into her! |
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Post by AlanB on May 11, 2005 6:22:26 GMT -5
I notice on the camera copy I took that the directors caption is missing on Part Four... was that one of the times the film broke in the projector? At least we didn't have a repeat of the "Masterplan incident"! LOL!! |
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Post by John Pandora on May 11, 2005 6:35:08 GMT -5
At least we didn't have a repeat of the "Masterplan incident"! LOL!! Dear God no!  |
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Post by Kev Munroe on May 11, 2005 8:11:04 GMT -5
Bloody Doctor Who!  I must admit that this one wasn't too bad. Although having seen the first 3 eps a few times now, I think I was expecting more from ep 4 than it delivered. It's the usual Who story, really - a half-decent idea let down by stupid looking monsters. "Giant crabs" - oh, bloody great idea I don't think. Fine in a still photo, but once you see them in motion, they're clearly rubbish. You can see the same thing in that Rill footage that whatshisname has. |
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Post by Jacob Brannagh on May 11, 2005 8:25:38 GMT -5
At least we didn't have a repeat of the "Masterplan incident"! LOL!! Fear not, the repairs are going well. Soon it will be good as new. Jacob |
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Post by Fabien on May 11, 2005 8:29:06 GMT -5
Great, seeing Katerina jumping on that bloody trampoline always makes me ;D
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Post by Kev Munroe on May 11, 2005 8:35:11 GMT -5
Fear not, the repairs are going well. Soon it will be good as new. Are you restoring it on film or are you doing a digital resto in the PC? |
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Post by Jacob Brannagh on May 11, 2005 8:50:58 GMT -5
Are you restoring it on film or are you doing a digital resto in the PC? Its a digital job, theres nothing that can be done about the huge dents the teeth left in the print. I had the print transfered, and am working off a Digital Video copy. Fortunately I've been able to paint it out very well as the damage varies from frame to frame. Its looking pretty good, even if I do say so myself! I knew we should have had it transfered to Digi before we put it through that projector..... oh well, these things happen, huh? Jacob |
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Post by GrantB on May 11, 2005 9:11:45 GMT -5
Your are making me so envious at having missed the screening (chasing shadows again; that person who said he had one of the four missing Kenneth Williams Hancock's Half Hours had nothing of the sort. It was a complete waste of my time).
I look forward to getting my copy of the print, though. It will be good to have the whole story.
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Post by GrantB on May 11, 2005 9:13:13 GMT -5
That has made me laugh. Hanthingy should be Hancock.
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Post by GrantB on May 11, 2005 9:13:56 GMT -5
I shall try once more: Hanthingy should be Hanc.ock
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Post by Kev Munroe on May 11, 2005 9:43:19 GMT -5
I knew we should have had it transfered to Digi before we put it through that projector..... oh well, these things happen, huh? We lose more kinescopes that way!  I keep saying it - telecine everything! A digibeta deck in the home costs (comparatively) nothing. I learnt my lesson years ago with a print of Six O'Clock Rock - scratched to buggery after it passed though the gate. If the JO'K fans found out they'd kill me! |
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Post by Dane JJ on May 11, 2005 23:44:21 GMT -5
I am told that on the basis of this screening two of our American members have already purchased copies for their collection. Yes indeed! Best money I ever spent!! Carol is happy as she says its high time I spent my money on something other than gambling! |
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