New Kubrick DVD set being released?
02-08-06, 04:47 PM
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The films received better transfers in 2001 after Kubrick's death but the earlier DVD releases used laserdisc transfers that were created to Kubrick's specifications while he was still alive. I understand why people want his films in their OAR but the simple fact of the matter is this: Kubrick decided to release them with modified aspect ratios while he was still alive and his estate will undoubtedly insist that the aspect ratios remain as they are.
02-09-06, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Zhivago
Hey man, it's my trip, I'll peak when and where I feel like it... 
Yes, Johnny... I'm sure you will 
As for my 2 cents on the aspect ratio issue, many people believe many different things about what was intended, not to mention what personal preferences maybe for the framing of movies on DVD. Personally, all of these movies are masterpieces, and I've enjoyed many of them repeatedly, never breaking away from being absorbed in the film (including the super long ones) to grumble about the framing of the picture. Heck, I'm used to going to theaters and seeing films inappropriately framed, which does stress me sometimes, but I don't stress the DVDs.
Anyway, what I really want to see are up-dates on the contents and release dates of these new DVDs. That's what I would like to see on this thread, not the same old, redundant Kubrick aspect ratio debate.
02-09-06, 07:07 AM
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So, when we get HD versions they're going to reformat the films from the theatrical release ratio to fit the the shape most television screens had at the time Kubrick died?
02-09-06, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Zhivago
As for the transfers... I'm going out on a limb here but if they are indeed HD-DVD... Well, anamorphic widescreen should be a lock, no?
02-09-06, 10:56 AM
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"So, when we get HD versions they're going to reformat the films from the theatrical release ratio to fit the the shape most television screens had at the time Kubrick died?" -Mammal
That says it all.
That says it all.
02-25-06, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cameron
after that you will see a second wave of Barry Lyndon, Lolita, and A Life in Pictures. Odd that they are not upgrading them all at once and making a box....
02-26-06, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Skoobooz
Not to mention Full Metal Jacket.
02-26-06, 09:43 PM
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According to various sources, including WB reps at the HTF chat-
ALL of Kubricks WB films will be getting WS Anamorphic treatment-even the 1.66 films, such as Clockwork and Lolita-and as for precedence-Columbia already has released a great 16:9 version of STRANGELOVE-and the world didnt come to an end.
And of course, an uncensored, 16:9 EWS is coming!
And as for the photo that had THE SHININGs on-set camera monitor clearly marked as "save for 1:85" there goes the urban legend that SK only wanted his films foolscreen-he merely kept an eye out for a 1:33 safe area in his compositions, for eventual showing on TV-Home theater had not advanced enough for the ill and reclusive SK to get into the nitty gritty of home theater and DVD-no doubt he would have approved the BEST possible presentation for todays home viewing.
At any rate, THEYRE COMING!
ALL of Kubricks WB films will be getting WS Anamorphic treatment-even the 1.66 films, such as Clockwork and Lolita-and as for precedence-Columbia already has released a great 16:9 version of STRANGELOVE-and the world didnt come to an end.
And of course, an uncensored, 16:9 EWS is coming!
And as for the photo that had THE SHININGs on-set camera monitor clearly marked as "save for 1:85" there goes the urban legend that SK only wanted his films foolscreen-he merely kept an eye out for a 1:33 safe area in his compositions, for eventual showing on TV-Home theater had not advanced enough for the ill and reclusive SK to get into the nitty gritty of home theater and DVD-no doubt he would have approved the BEST possible presentation for todays home viewing.
At any rate, THEYRE COMING!
02-27-06, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Seashellz
And as for the photo that had THE SHININGs on-set camera monitor clearly marked as "save for 1:85"
03-04-06, 01:10 AM
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NOOO!!! These are being released on HD-DVD??? And you need a HD-DVD player to play them. I don't plan on getting one anytime soon. Wow, I expected them to just be released on the traditional format. Now I'm pissed!
03-04-06, 01:18 AM
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Good!! I was being told that they were being released on HD-DVD
Are you sure, though? On the HD talk forum, there is a list of release dates and the shining is on there. Being released in HD
Good!! I was being told that they were being released on HD-DVD
Are you sure, though? On the HD talk forum, there is a list of release dates and the shining is on there. Being released in HD
03-04-06, 01:26 AM
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simulatnious releases perhaps....think of it this way, HD/Blu-ray as cool as they are in no way have the initial financial impact that standard dvd has/will have for a long time to come. Lets just say that 100 Kubrick fans have standard dvd players. Out of that same 100 only say 4 of them own a HD/BR player. Why would warner only try to sell to 4 people when they can sell to 100.
I see hd/BR as a partner with dvd, much laserdisc to vhs. While many cinephiles and videophiles crave the new equipment (and can afford it) The mainstay american family doesn't need it, want it, or care about it. But this is for another thread....not the Kubrick one
rest assured that these dvds will be available on standard dvd.
I see hd/BR as a partner with dvd, much laserdisc to vhs. While many cinephiles and videophiles crave the new equipment (and can afford it) The mainstay american family doesn't need it, want it, or care about it. But this is for another thread....not the Kubrick one
rest assured that these dvds will be available on standard dvd.