The article discusses the growing trend of 4K restorations and rediscoveries in cinema, driven by pioneers like Martin Scorsese and entities like Milestone Films. Margaret Bodde recounts Scorseseâs early experiences with fading prints that triggered his passion for film preservation. Amy Heller and Dennis Doros, through Milestone Films, focus on forgotten works, paving the way for audience engagement with significant films that deserved better recognition. This movement marks a significant evolution as the film restoration field nears its hundredth anniversary, highlighting the importance of preserving cinematic heritage.
It seems like every month, there's an exciting new 4K re-release or a newly restored rediscovery that's reaching audiences for the first time.
He went to a screening at LACMA that Ron Haver put together... the print for 'Niagara' was pretty faded⦠but it was screenable.
Years later, newly wed couple Amy Heller and Dennis Doros used their distributor and restoration knowledge to start Milestone Films highlighting works that traditional distributors had overlooked.
We just got Daddy's barn and started a distribution company⦠instead, we asked for a fax machine, and we dedicated a whole closet to it.
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