Filmspotting Extra: Playtime
Feb. 16: Earlier today, Adam and Sam were given a few minutes on Chicago Public Radio's weekday magazine show "848" to determine if Jacques Tati's 1967 film "Playtime" is deserving of its 'masterpiece' label. A restored 70mm print of "Playtime" is showing this weekend at Chicago's Music Box Theatre.
Labels: 848, Chicago Public Radio, Jacques Tati, Playtime
1 Comments:
Hi Adam and Sam. Two years ago I went to Vancouver’s Pacific Cinematheque to watch Tati’s Playtime. It is one of the greatest movie-going experiences of my life. I tried to buy the Criterion DVD but it was not available until last year. I bought it right away, took it home and showed the movie to my wife on our 21’’ screen.
I had talked to her endlessly about this movie and... There we were, watching this film that didn’t look as great as I thought it did.
So, I agree with you guys. This movie must be seen on the big screen. The good thing about the DVD is all the extra goodies.
Thanks for commenting on Tati’s work.
Lino Coria
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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