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    Fathom Events’ “The Thing” Shown in Wrong Aspect Ratio

    Mary Anne ButlerBy Mary Anne ButlerJune 19, 2022Updated:June 20, 20221 Min Read
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    “The Thing,” directed by John Carpenter, turns 40 this year. That’s a huge milestone for any film, especially one that remains as iconic as this one. Fathom Events, who pride themselves in bringing great films to theaters for special engagements, included “The Thing” in their offerings this month. Many fans flocked to see the special anniversary screening, only to be disappointed.

    Filmmaker Mick Garris (among others) took to Twitter to explain.

    FIRST of all, the film was shot in the 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio, but was shown in 1.85:1, literally cutting out a third of the film.

    — Mick Garris & The Post Mortem Podcast (@MickGarrisPM) June 20, 2022

    It wasn’t just Garris’ screening, either. How…how does an organization like Fathom show a film like “The Thing” in the wrong freaking aspect ratio?! HOW?! I’m angry on everyone’s behalf.

    The power of Carpenter's genius movie carried us through, but I remain disgusted by this ripoff. @fathomevents

    — Mick Garris & The Post Mortem Podcast (@MickGarrisPM) June 20, 2022
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    We went to see it in Burbank and had the same experience, plus our sound was really muted. I have a better theatrical experience watching at home. Will avoid @fathomevents in the future. https://t.co/yZnOqOlybJ

    — Jose Molina (@JoseMolinaTV) June 20, 2022

    We happened to notice someone in particular chiming in on the thread- Drew Struzan, who created the iconic poster art we all associate with the film.

    Noted. 👍🏻 Thanks for the warning!

    — Drew Struzan 🎨 (@DrewStruzan) June 20, 2022

    We do highly suggest picking up the recent 4K release, which just happens to be on sale on Amazon right now.

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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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