Taxi Driver 35th Anniversary at AMC 3/19!

[octagon]

New 4k Digital restoration


"In order to restore the film in spring 2010, the original 35mm negative was first read by a high resolution 4K scanner. The film was also re-graded and digitally restored in 4K: the media files were restored by Sony Pictures in California under the supervision of Grover Crisp; Scorsese’s cinematographer Michael Chapman supervised Scott Ostrowsky as he created a colour matched version that was approved by Scorsese. The 4K files were subsequently given a digital clean up by MTI film in Los Angeles. This involved removing scratches, stains and tread marks from the archived negative. Some scratches proved especially difficult to remove without altering the underlying imagery, particularly the faces of characters. The restoration of the sound was equally extensive and involved the production of a new multi-track stereo soundtrack from the film’s original recordings. The final version of the restored film was approved by Martin Scorsese in January 2011."

http://www.amctheatres.com/taxidriver/

[mgauction]

My favorite 70s flick.

[jimk]

I've seen "Taxi Driver" two or three times on TV. And I have to say it is one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen; sleazy, even. And that alto sax in the score couldn't be sleazier. So I guess it was well played, for it sure fits. I've tried to find some redeeming qualities about the flick, but so help me, it just makes me feel like I could jump off a bridge.
JimK

[NFB-418]

And I have to say it is one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen; sleazy, even.

That's Paul Schrader for you.

And that alto sax in the score couldn't be sleazier.

Would you believe that was Bernard Herrmann's last film score?

The film is also getting the Blu-ray treatment on April 5th.

[whojamfan]

"You talkin' to me?"

Great movie, a bit slow, very depressing, and some great action sequences at the end.

Amazing how much Robert Deniro and Joe Strummer look alike with mohawks-

[ajish4]

...as if I didn't feel old enough!

I STILL want to own a Checker!

I remember riding in the back of those babies with the fold down jumper seats.

Great movie.