21 - Projection with Genevieve Havemeyer-King

Projectionist Genevieve Havemeyer-King joins us to talk about recent articles on theatrical film exhibition in The New York Times, Vulture, and n+1. Along with co-host John Klacsmann of Anthology Film Archives, we get into how pre-digital trends toward multiplex automation, corporate union busting, and studios stacking the deck in their favor with the DCP specification have shaped the current state of theatrical film presentation. We also talk about 35mm projection, 70mm blow-ups, the projectionist as mechanic vs. magician, and how the repertory experience is changing.

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Hosts: Jon Dieringer & John Klacsmann; Editor: John Klacsmann; Producer: Marielle Ingram

Links:

Genevieve Havemeyer-King website
Digital Rocks (Will Tavlin, n+1)
Why New Yorkers Still ❤️ Film (Ted Alcorn, New York Times)
Bad Projection Is Ruining the Movie Theater Experience (Lane Brown, Vulture)
Avant-garde film preservation (Klax & JD in discussion on Screen Slate)

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