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California Suite (1978) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte 4K *CROPPED
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*Note: This is the cropped version as it would have been shown in theaters, to see the uncropped version, click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JB1S3hGhdM
This 35mm film trailer has been given to me by a contributor and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera.
www.imdb.com/title/tt0077289/
www.rottentomatoes.com/m/california_suite 48% - 45%
Thanks to Max Nunez for sending me this roll!
The Gugusse Roller is a DIY project consisting mainly of 3D Printed parts, a Raspberry Pi, a small arduino, 3 stepper motors, a few rods, a good quantity of small bearings and a lot of bolts and nuts. Build your own Gugusse Roller, visit www.deniscarl.com and/or www.facebook.com/Gugusse-Roller-2216783521714775, no registration, no fees, no fuss.
**Synopsis and review by ChatGPT**
"California Suite" (1978) is a star-studded comedy-drama directed by Herbert Ross, adapted from Neil Simon’s play of the same name. The film weaves together four separate stories of guests staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel, each dealing with personal dilemmas. The ensemble cast features Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby. Maggie Smith earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as an insecure actress attending the Academy Awards with her husband (played by Michael Caine). Other storylines include a divorced couple (Fonda and Alda) battling over custody, a vacation gone wrong for two couples (Pryor and Cosby), and a man (Walter Matthau) frantically trying to cover up a mishap involving a hooker, unbeknownst to his wife.
The film skillfully balances humor and drama, with each vignette offering a unique perspective on human relationships, insecurities, and life’s unexpected turns. Maggie Smith and Michael Caine deliver standout performances, particularly in their sharply written exchanges about fame and failure. The tone shifts between lighthearted comedy and poignant moments, reflecting Neil Simon’s signature style. While the film can feel episodic due to its multi-story format, the cast's performances and Simon’s witty dialogue keep it engaging.
"California Suite" was filmed on location at the Beverly Hills Hotel, with cinematographer David M. Walsh capturing the lush, sun-drenched California setting. The film grossed approximately $50 million, a respectable sum for a 1970s comedy, and remains a nostalgic snapshot of Hollywood’s late-70s glamor and personal drama.
This 35mm film trailer has been given to me by a contributor and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera.
www.imdb.com/title/tt0077289/
www.rottentomatoes.com/m/california_suite 48% - 45%
Thanks to Max Nunez for sending me this roll!
The Gugusse Roller is a DIY project consisting mainly of 3D Printed parts, a Raspberry Pi, a small arduino, 3 stepper motors, a few rods, a good quantity of small bearings and a lot of bolts and nuts. Build your own Gugusse Roller, visit www.deniscarl.com and/or www.facebook.com/Gugusse-Roller-2216783521714775, no registration, no fees, no fuss.
**Synopsis and review by ChatGPT**
"California Suite" (1978) is a star-studded comedy-drama directed by Herbert Ross, adapted from Neil Simon’s play of the same name. The film weaves together four separate stories of guests staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel, each dealing with personal dilemmas. The ensemble cast features Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Richard Pryor, and Bill Cosby. Maggie Smith earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as an insecure actress attending the Academy Awards with her husband (played by Michael Caine). Other storylines include a divorced couple (Fonda and Alda) battling over custody, a vacation gone wrong for two couples (Pryor and Cosby), and a man (Walter Matthau) frantically trying to cover up a mishap involving a hooker, unbeknownst to his wife.
The film skillfully balances humor and drama, with each vignette offering a unique perspective on human relationships, insecurities, and life’s unexpected turns. Maggie Smith and Michael Caine deliver standout performances, particularly in their sharply written exchanges about fame and failure. The tone shifts between lighthearted comedy and poignant moments, reflecting Neil Simon’s signature style. While the film can feel episodic due to its multi-story format, the cast's performances and Simon’s witty dialogue keep it engaging.
"California Suite" was filmed on location at the Beverly Hills Hotel, with cinematographer David M. Walsh capturing the lush, sun-drenched California setting. The film grossed approximately $50 million, a respectable sum for a 1970s comedy, and remains a nostalgic snapshot of Hollywood’s late-70s glamor and personal drama.