Dr Strangelove: SE (Superbit)
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Dr Strangelove: SE (Superbit)
I saw over on DavisDVD that in late January Columbia Tri-Star will be releasing Dr. Strangelove: SE in Superbit. Im left wondering why? I mean its a great movie and the SE was a great disc with the extras, what really will be gained by a "superbit" release of this film?
The only answer is that it can be of reference quality sight and sound, but Im not too sure if that can happen with this film.
Im not knocking the film, but since Kubrick has passed away and there are always debates on how a film of his should look. Will this SB really do the trick? Your thoughts are welcome.
The only answer is that it can be of reference quality sight and sound, but Im not too sure if that can happen with this film.
Im not knocking the film, but since Kubrick has passed away and there are always debates on how a film of his should look. Will this SB really do the trick? Your thoughts are welcome.
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I would like the title to be completely anamorphic, so maybe a new transfer is a GOOD thing.
I have the old Kubrick collection - never picked up the SE, so maybe I'll pick up the SB SE.
Besides, it's got a nice low price, too.
I have the old Kubrick collection - never picked up the SE, so maybe I'll pick up the SB SE.
Besides, it's got a nice low price, too.
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Originally posted by jough
I would like the title to be completely anamorphic, so maybe a new transfer is a GOOD thing.
I have the old Kubrick collection - never picked up the SE, so maybe I'll pick up the SB SE.
Besides, it's got a nice low price, too.
I would like the title to be completely anamorphic, so maybe a new transfer is a GOOD thing.
I have the old Kubrick collection - never picked up the SE, so maybe I'll pick up the SB SE.
Besides, it's got a nice low price, too.
I mean it was filmed to be presented in a number of different aspect ratios and if we are "morphing" it wouldnt that simply be presenting in a different manner than which was intended?
My whole thing is, why SB this picture. I think SBs should be used for titles that SCREAM for awesome video and audio. Im not characterizing movies here, but The Rock, Armageddon, or even Die Hard are all movies which thrive on sound effects and their video presentation a lot more than their plot/script.
I love Strangelove and if they SE this SB and keep the extras I might "double dip", hell I "double dipped" when they corrected FMJ. I just dont see this movie as warranting an SB. I tend to side with Rhyno when it comes to this, if it has a better suped up secret name then the consumer (is believed by the studios) will have to buy it.
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All films on DVD should have superbit bit rates (and many do - the "Superbit" line is more of a marketing gimmick than anything else).
Anyway, anamorphic enhancement has nothing to do with aspect ratio (well, it has *something* to do with it, but that's another discussion).
From 1.66:1 to 1:85:1 it could all be anamorphic (whereas the current disc isn't anamorphic, is it?).
I'll wait for the reviews to see if this is a new transfer or just the same old disc in new packaging.
Anyway, anamorphic enhancement has nothing to do with aspect ratio (well, it has *something* to do with it, but that's another discussion).
From 1.66:1 to 1:85:1 it could all be anamorphic (whereas the current disc isn't anamorphic, is it?).
I'll wait for the reviews to see if this is a new transfer or just the same old disc in new packaging.
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From 1.66:1 to 1:85:1 it could all be anamorphic (whereas the current disc isn't anamorphic, is it?).
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They could window-box the 1.33:1 segments anamorphically, since the other half of the film would benefit.
It's hard to say which is better. How are they going to consider the "director's intentions" when most people have widescreen HD-TVs? Will they then all be cut to 1.78:1 to make them fit the 16:9 displays?
Hmm?
It's hard to say which is better. How are they going to consider the "director's intentions" when most people have widescreen HD-TVs? Will they then all be cut to 1.78:1 to make them fit the 16:9 displays?
Hmm?
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Originally posted by jough
They could window-box the 1.33:1 segments anamorphically, since the other half of the film would benefit.
They could window-box the 1.33:1 segments anamorphically, since the other half of the film would benefit.
Windowboxing 1.33:1 in order to make it anamorphic actually results in lower resolution, so if Columbia were to release an anamorphic version of "Dr. Stranglelove" it would actually be inferior.
Anamorphic enhancement is a good thing where it is appropriate but it is clear that it would be a bad idea for this movie.
How are they going to consider the "director's intentions" when most people have widescreen HD-TVs? Will they then all be cut to 1.78:1 to make them fit the 16:9 displays?
Hmm?
Hmm?
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Perhaps you're not aware of Mr. Kubrick's intentions, then.
He's said that he wants the picture to fill the entire screen on home video versions. In order for that to happen with 16:9 sets the ratio of the films would have to be trimmed/boxed to 1.78:1.
He's said that he wants the picture to fill the entire screen on home video versions. In order for that to happen with 16:9 sets the ratio of the films would have to be trimmed/boxed to 1.78:1.
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I am aware of Mr. Kubrick's intentions and your statement is an oversimplification.
There are plenty of threads discussing Kubrick's preferred framing. To discuss it further here would be off-topic and would quickly derail this thread.
There are plenty of threads discussing Kubrick's preferred framing. To discuss it further here would be off-topic and would quickly derail this thread.
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Originally posted by jough
Perhaps you're not aware of Mr. Kubrick's intentions, then.
He's said that he wants the picture to fill the entire screen on home video versions. In order for that to happen with 16:9 sets the ratio of the films would have to be trimmed/boxed to 1.78:1.
Perhaps you're not aware of Mr. Kubrick's intentions, then.
He's said that he wants the picture to fill the entire screen on home video versions. In order for that to happen with 16:9 sets the ratio of the films would have to be trimmed/boxed to 1.78:1.
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Originally posted by jough
Perhaps you're not aware of Mr. Kubrick's intentions, then.
He's said that he wants the picture to fill the entire screen on home video versions. In order for that to happen with 16:9 sets the ratio of the films would have to be trimmed/boxed to 1.78:1.
Perhaps you're not aware of Mr. Kubrick's intentions, then.
He's said that he wants the picture to fill the entire screen on home video versions. In order for that to happen with 16:9 sets the ratio of the films would have to be trimmed/boxed to 1.78:1.