Gadgets "Ruin" Film - 3rd Sep 2007 1:57pm
Originally Posted by BBC News
British director Sir Ridley Scott has claimed technology which allows people to watch films on mobile phones and computer screens is killing cinema.
"We try to do films which are in support of cinema, in a large room with good sound and a big picture. But we're fighting technology."
"While it has been wonderful in many aspects, it also has some big negative downsides," Sir Ridley told reporters.
The director was among a host of stars attending the Venice Film Festival.
The film-maker, whose credits include Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, and Alien, was at the annual Italian event to introduce a digitally remastered version of 1982 cult classic Blade Runner.
"We try to do films which are in support of cinema, in a large room with good sound and a big picture. But we're fighting technology."
"While it has been wonderful in many aspects, it also has some big negative downsides," Sir Ridley told reporters.
The director was among a host of stars attending the Venice Film Festival.
The film-maker, whose credits include Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, and Alien, was at the annual Italian event to introduce a digitally remastered version of 1982 cult classic Blade Runner.
Maybe these mulit-millionaire directors should consider making inventive and refreshing movies, making quality instead of cheese, and forcing cinema's to ripping consumers off in everything instead of blaming the downfall of film on mobiles and PC's...
BBC News Report
