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New Images from THE AVENGERS [Updated With High Resolution]Keanu Reeves Documentary SIDE BY SIDE Tackles Film vs. Digital Debate; Includes Interviews with Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, and David Fincher
by Adam Chitwood Posted:January 9th, 2012 at 11:10 am
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A curious little website has popped up announcing a new documentary produced by Keanu Reeves that tackles one of the foremost issues facing filmmakers today: the advent of digital filmmaking. Entitled Side by Side, the documentary takes an in-depth look at the issue of film vs. digital, and “examines all aspects of filmmaking – from capture, to edit, to visual effects, to color correction, to distribution to archive.” Through interviews with numerous well-respected masters of the medium, Side by Side “explores what has been gained, what is lost and what the future might bring.” Take this sample quote from Christopher Nolan:
“No credible source really has been claiming to have invented something that is aesthetically superior to film at this point.”
The documentary will feature Reeves interviewing filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Lana and Andy Wachowski, George Lucas, James Cameron, Steven Soderbergh, and many more. Hit the jump for more details.
While the website is currently only one page, it includes a few interesting pull quotes from some of the filmmakers Reeves has spoken with. The Matrix co-director Lana Wachowski says:
“Digital cameras are the new aesthetic…and at the same time we are going to mourn in the loss of film.”
Predictably, George Lucas also has some pro-digital thoughts to share:
“It’s magic now. It’s just, whatever you can think of, you can do, and that’s the whole idea.”
The list of interviewees also includes David Lynch, Lars von Trier, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Boyle, Lena Dunham, Greta Gerwig, and director of photography Wally Pfister (The Dark Knight, Inception). Needless to say, I’m incredibly interested to check this thing out. With the increasing frequency of 3D and the fact that most multiplexes are converting to digital projectors, the “film vs. digital” debate is more relevant now than ever. The future of filmmaking is at a turning point, and Reeves has rounded up a stellar group of filmmakers to discuss the issue at hand. No official release date is given, but the website claims that Side by Side is “Coming in 2012”, so hopefully we’ll get to see it sometime this year.
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What about actually posting the link to the film’s site?
sidebysidethemovie.com
Uhh, Greta Gerwig? Am I the only one who thinks shes extremely out of place here?
Mumblecore shoots on digital, for the most part.
I like both,they both have strengths.
Lana Wachowski, eh? It’ll be interesting to see at last what she looks and sounds like these days…
She’s pictured in that little banner at the bottom of the article, opposite Scorsese.
So she is, thanks. But I meant video footage – we’ve seen an occasional still before. Nice to see that she’s found the confidence to be interviewed and photographed since such a significant life change. Now let’s hope that if Wachowski is happier in her personal life, the quality of her films will improve a bit…
But Speed Racer was awesome. I’m serious, too.
Keanu Reeves is such an awesome star. He is always doing interesting and surprising stuff. This documentary sounds fascinating.
“No credible source really has been claiming to have invented something aesthetically superior to film at this point.” – C. Nolan
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I’m sure he elaborates on it in the doc, but I wonder: how can a credible-source-slash-inventor ever really claim aesthetic superiority? By doing so, wouldn’t they be taking credit from those who best used their invention in the making of their aesthetically superior films? And who are these credible-source-slash-inventors who could conceivably make such a claim, anyway?
Those who evaluate aesthetics for a living — critics, academics, industry pros — have been impressed by Fincher/Cronenweth’s work in The Social Network and Dragon Tattoo, both shot on RED. Is it aesthetically superior to The Godfather? Maybe not, but do we need to wait for the Gordon Willis of Digital to show up before making the transition?
I have no problem with Nolan using film, by the way. He can use it forever. I agree with Scorsese’s quote completely.
Love documentaries! I think he’s talent will shine through in this format. Hope they plan on doing more docs – there are so many subjects waiting to be explored.
Website’s been expanded – has a few pages now and a twitter feed…
This is an interesting topic and a doco I would probably see anyway, with or without the KR ref (although it absolutely worked… that’s how I found this article so can’t complain!). Can’t see Australiasia on the release list… that’s OK… it’s not like Aus has a thriving mainstream & arthouse movie industry or engaged audiences or anything…
Sydney Film Festival, 6-17 June 2012, deadline for submissions 27 Feb ’12.
(hint)
This is an Anthropological look!