For color correcting Empire, what is the most accurate reference available? The 2004/2011 versions had a blue tint while we know that the GOUT was also not accurate. So how exactly does a theatrical restoration/reconstruction approach this challenge of having accurate colors for Empire?
I believe there are quite a few 16mm prints, that have excellent colors. These prints are generally sourced from their 35mm counterpart, and thus have the original color timing, albeit a bit more contrasty, because they’re another generation apart from the original color timed interpositive.