It's been rumored for years but the story is finally gaining substance. That pillar of truth and insider info, Peter Bart, has let it be known that Paramount are currently restoring one of the most revered and seminal films in the history of the medium - The Godfather. The negatives for the 1972 classic are being lovingly polished by a man who's widely considered the finest at his craft - Restoration guru, Robert Harris.
With a resumé that includes returning such sumptuous fare as Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus and My Fair Lady to levels of pristine perfection even their Directors would never have believed possible, it's clear this momentous duty is in very capable hands. The Godfather, [as Tom says in "You've Got Mail,"] is the I-Ching. It's among the most universally admired and quoted movies in history, and to entrust its rebirth to anyone even remotely less qualified would have been nothing less than barbarism.
Mr. Harris has been forbidden to discuss the work, which has engaged the skills and patience of more than a dozen people, but the first official press release about the project will be released on Monday and the DVD and Blu-Ray editions are slated to be available by late September.
I don't know how you folks feel about the news of this well deserved renaissance but I've got a Blockbuster nearby, my sleeping bag's ready and I'm counting the days -- You bring the Canole.
With a resumé that includes returning such sumptuous fare as Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus and My Fair Lady to levels of pristine perfection even their Directors would never have believed possible, it's clear this momentous duty is in very capable hands. The Godfather, [as Tom says in "You've Got Mail,"] is the I-Ching. It's among the most universally admired and quoted movies in history, and to entrust its rebirth to anyone even remotely less qualified would have been nothing less than barbarism.
Mr. Harris has been forbidden to discuss the work, which has engaged the skills and patience of more than a dozen people, but the first official press release about the project will be released on Monday and the DVD and Blu-Ray editions are slated to be available by late September.
I don't know how you folks feel about the news of this well deserved renaissance but I've got a Blockbuster nearby, my sleeping bag's ready and I'm counting the days -- You bring the Canole.
