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Posted by Jay G. on 06/10/06 04:28
On Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:16:12 -0400, Joshua Zyber wrote:
> "Jay G." <Jay@tmbg.org> wrote in message
>>> Read full review:
>>> http://www.avrev.com/hddvd/revs/0606/full_metal_jacket.shtml
>>
>> Wait, this release is in WS? Whatever happened to "Kubrick wants all
>> the home video releases of his films in 4:3"?
>
> The OAR for the film is 1.85:1. The fact that Kubrick was a black bar
> hater and died before he could change his mind shouldn't be held against
> everyone who'd like to see his movies as they were actually composed.
I agree. However, I've seen many arguments against OAR even on DVDs of
Kubrick's work, with people often citing his "artistic vision" for movies
on home video.
It's just amusing to me that WB cited Kubrick's preference for 4:3 as hard
fact the entire time they were releasing the DVDs, insisting they were
following the "director's wishes," yet they quickly abandon this position
when it comes time to release an HD version of the film.
Of course, I've thought OAR versions of his films in HD were likely for
about 3 years now:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.video.dvd/msg/0b97b98fb48cc890
-Jay
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