Posted by Roy L. Fuchs on 06/10/06 05:57

On Fri, 9 Jun 2006 23:28:43 -0500, "Jay G." <Jay@tmbg.org> Gave us:

>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.

Except that it was "artistic blindness", and we have all gone over
it several times and know that is what it was.
>
>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.


They saw the light at the end of the bank statement.

>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

Tooting your own horn now? Are you sure your name isn't Max? Oh...
that's right... he was far more stupid than you are.

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