Posted by Matthew Kirkcaldie on 10/11/05 13:48

In article <i_O2f.5120$MN6.1447@fed1read04>,
Bill Binder <whbinder@whbinder.com> wrote:

> No need to get upset. I gladly stand corrected on the cleaned up
> transfers issue. I still stand by the assertion that the area of
> intended ratio is in dispute: not that they were definately intended to
> be wide, but that the intended ratio is an area of some contention. The
> fact that people are discussing it here, with intelligent arguments on
> boths sides supports this. And yes, the film was shot open-matte as are
> a huge number of films not intended that way. It is after all, a much
> cheaper process to matte the film than buy more expensive filmstock.
> If you enjoy the fullscreen transfers, God Bless.

Cheers Bill, sorry to jump down your throat like that. I get a bit
worked up with Kubrick's stuff, I love it so much.

MK.

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