How ‘8-Bit Cinema’ turns classic movies into old-school video games

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How ‘8-Bit Cinema’ turns classic movies into old-school video games
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CineFix presents a special look behind the scenes of 8-Bit Cinema, where your favorite movies are retold via old-school 8-bit game tech. No quarters or controllers required.

Series creator and director David Dutton takes you into his studio to demonstrate how they "gamify" classic Hollywood blockbusters into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action.

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