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

    Mary Anne ButlerBy No Comments

    “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.

    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.

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    https://twitter.com/JoseMolinaTV/status/1538706835867283456

    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.

    https://twitter.com/DrewStruzan/status/1538704141916069890

    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) got her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine as a teenager. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (News Editor), Nerdbot (as Editor-In-Chief), and now [Bad]Influencers, where she is Editor-in-Chief. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a well-known 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. She also produces award-winning immersive events, including Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis.

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