In the year 2006, this should not even be a debate anymore. Original aspect ratio is the only way to go, period. Let's not forget that a lot of older movies were shot in a "full frame" aspect ratio, so it's not only a matter of full vs. wide. I remember one guy making a big scene in a DVD forum because he could not find a Widescreen version of Casablanca. Dude... Come on.
It happens to me a lot, unfortunatly. Last time, coming over from a 12hrs flight, I had the "delight" of taking a ride back home in the cab of a man who sang show tunes to me and explained in details how he missed his true calling of working in "The Theaaaatre". True story.
I looooove Robert Wise - he's one of my favorites. The news of his death made me really sad, even if he's had a long, productive life. I think I'll rewatch The Day The Earth Stood Still again this weekend for the 25th time to thank him for all the good movie moments he gave us.
It's one of my all-time favorite, bar none. The Criterion edition is great! I don't know any neo-noir (i.e. recent "noirish" films) that gives me as much pleasure as this one. Gritty goodness!
I strongly recommend that you check out the recent edition of Jules Dassin's Night and the City (Criterion), also featuring the great Richard Widmark in what may be the role of his career. If you speak French, you can read the DVD review I did here: http://www.uneporte.net/index.php3?action=page&id_art=85095
Nope, I could not find it. :)
All entries rock, but Odysseus gets my vote.
In the year 2006, this should not even be a debate anymore. Original aspect ratio is the only way to go, period. Let's not forget that a lot of older movies were shot in a "full frame" aspect ratio, so it's not only a matter of full vs. wide. I remember one guy making a big scene in a DVD forum because he could not find a Widescreen version of Casablanca. Dude... Come on.
Hey thanks Lukeprog! Is this easy to find? I'll check this out as soon as I can. Yay for new music!
It happens to me a lot, unfortunatly. Last time, coming over from a 12hrs flight, I had the "delight" of taking a ride back home in the cab of a man who sang show tunes to me and explained in details how he missed his true calling of working in "The Theaaaatre". True story.
This is so sad! Also, I can't help but wonder how it smelled over there, with the melting clay and all.
sooooooo annoying, right? Grrrrr
too late ! ;)
I looooove Robert Wise - he's one of my favorites. The news of his death made me really sad, even if he's had a long, productive life. I think I'll rewatch The Day The Earth Stood Still again this weekend for the 25th time to thank him for all the good movie moments he gave us.
Cool games! I played for a few nights in a row and did a 237. Now I want to play again and get everything right!
aaawwww... Too cute for words! I hope they'll show it at the IMAX.
Is 4 Bruce Willis?
I see what you mean ; Chinatown would definetly fit the bill for me. More recently, I liked L.A. Confidential for its tone and character development.
It's one of my all-time favorite, bar none. The Criterion edition is great! I don't know any neo-noir (i.e. recent "noirish" films) that gives me as much pleasure as this one. Gritty goodness!
I strongly recommend that you check out the recent edition of Jules Dassin's Night and the City (Criterion), also featuring the great Richard Widmark in what may be the role of his career. If you speak French, you can read the DVD review I did here: http://www.uneporte.net/index.php3?action=page&id_art=85095
Don't worry, I know! ;) It's just something fun to do as a movie lover.