"Widescreen is for intellectuals"
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Originally posted by digitalfreaknyc
Actually I'm allergic to cats, thanks. And stereotypically it's the lesbians that are into them. Dogs are for gays.
And watch the usage of the word, bub.
Actually I'm allergic to cats, thanks. And stereotypically it's the lesbians that are into them. Dogs are for gays.
And watch the usage of the word, bub.
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Originally posted by PopcornTreeCt
I think its funny how everyone wants widescreen because it preserves the aspect ratio that was seen when it was run theatrically yet so many people don't even go to the theatres anymore.
I think its funny how everyone wants widescreen because it preserves the aspect ratio that was seen when it was run theatrically yet so many people don't even go to the theatres anymore.
Now as for those who still "mock" widescreen, just ask them what they're going to do when they're forced to buy a 16x9 widescreen TV in the next couple of years and their Fullscreen DVDs will have black/grey bars on the sides.
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Originally posted by GmoneyOwnsYou
But if dogs are for gays, and dogs are a mans best friend. Does that mean all men are gay
But if dogs are for gays, and dogs are a mans best friend. Does that mean all men are gay
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What I say is this:
"Are you ever going to buy a widescreen tv?
Most of the time they say yes then I say:
"Well you know those black bars you complain about are soon going to be gray bars because those fullscreen dvds aren't future proof"
They say "Really?"
I say "Yes. Really."
They then say "Wow, you are smart I never thought of that"
"Are you ever going to buy a widescreen tv?
Most of the time they say yes then I say:
"Well you know those black bars you complain about are soon going to be gray bars because those fullscreen dvds aren't future proof"
They say "Really?"
I say "Yes. Really."
They then say "Wow, you are smart I never thought of that"
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Originally posted by Me007gold
that man should be shot. any one who works in a video store and dosnt understand or perfer widescreen(OAR) should not be allowed to live
that man should be shot. any one who works in a video store and dosnt understand or perfer widescreen(OAR) should not be allowed to live
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Originally posted by jiggawhat
What I say is this:
"Are you ever going to buy a widescreen tv?
Most of the time they say yes then I say:
"Well you know those black bars you complain about are soon going to be gray bars because those fullscreen dvds aren't future proof"
They say "Really?"
I say "Yes. Really."
They then say "Wow, you are smart I never thought of that"
What I say is this:
"Are you ever going to buy a widescreen tv?
Most of the time they say yes then I say:
"Well you know those black bars you complain about are soon going to be gray bars because those fullscreen dvds aren't future proof"
They say "Really?"
I say "Yes. Really."
They then say "Wow, you are smart I never thought of that"
And then they laugh at you.
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Originally posted by CUBuffsMike41
And then you say, "I am white but I call myself jiggawhat on a dvd message board."
And then they laugh at you.
And then you say, "I am white but I call myself jiggawhat on a dvd message board."
And then they laugh at you.
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Originally posted by PatrickMcCart
Don't forget, though... Even if you get a 16x9 TV, you still should watch 4x3 material windowboxed.
Don't forget, though... Even if you get a 16x9 TV, you still should watch 4x3 material windowboxed.
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I got mixed up in the widescreen crazy mad dash too. But I do not think widescreen movies are better per se. It depends on other things. Most pan and scan full screen movies have lower quality on purpose. Anyone ever see Animal House full screen? The studio purposfully made the reds bleed and the picture was not clear. It was still a DVD, so why not the high quality? Then they release it widescreen and it is much clearer and no bleeding of colors. Is it coincidence studios release the same movie multiple times?
I think the people who argue for widescreen per se are not intellectuals. They are just repeating some argument like a parrot. And they are paying for the re-releases of movies and buying new 16:9 TV's. And I bet the studios love them. Give it 10 years, and 4:3 will be back, and there will be a new generation of "intellectuals". LOL.
I have a friend who brings over wine from time to time. And every time he does it he brings over a photocopy of some "wine spectator" magazine which shows some subjective rating. But yet, if you put a wine in a decanter, he wouldn't know what to say. Sometimes, those are the kinds of people who advocate widescreen to the smarter folks who realize it's a parrot talking.
Edit: I just realized what I wrote above could sound harsh if read the wrong way. I guess what I am trying to say is personal preference is paramount when it comes to entertainment.
I think the people who argue for widescreen per se are not intellectuals. They are just repeating some argument like a parrot. And they are paying for the re-releases of movies and buying new 16:9 TV's. And I bet the studios love them. Give it 10 years, and 4:3 will be back, and there will be a new generation of "intellectuals". LOL.
I have a friend who brings over wine from time to time. And every time he does it he brings over a photocopy of some "wine spectator" magazine which shows some subjective rating. But yet, if you put a wine in a decanter, he wouldn't know what to say. Sometimes, those are the kinds of people who advocate widescreen to the smarter folks who realize it's a parrot talking.
Edit: I just realized what I wrote above could sound harsh if read the wrong way. I guess what I am trying to say is personal preference is paramount when it comes to entertainment.
Last edited by JohnSeminal; 04-29-04 at 03:32 AM.
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Give it 10 years, and 4:3 will be back, and there will be a new generation of "intellectuals". LOL.
Give it 10 years, and 4:3 will be back, and there will be a new generation of "intellectuals". LOL.
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Originally posted by PopcornTreeCt
I think its funny how everyone wants widescreen because it preserves the aspect ratio that was seen when it was run theatrically yet so many people don't even go to the theatres anymore.
I think its funny how everyone wants widescreen because it preserves the aspect ratio that was seen when it was run theatrically yet so many people don't even go to the theatres anymore.
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Originally posted by Joshua Clinard
I haven't seen ANYONE here or at any other forum advocating cutting the top off of fullscreen programs to make it fit on their widescreen televisions.
I haven't seen ANYONE here or at any other forum advocating cutting the top off of fullscreen programs to make it fit on their widescreen televisions.
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People don't get pissed,,,at the people who don't like WS, sooner or later thats all is going to be available...just look at the TV trends give another 5 years there will be no Square TV to purchase new, all the new RPT are WS, Plasmas, DLPs and soon all the Tubes....
So the black bars will be on the side if these clowns still want FS that way Frank won't get a Head Ache with a WS tv and WS dvd...
So the black bars will be on the side if these clowns still want FS that way Frank won't get a Head Ache with a WS tv and WS dvd...
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Originally posted by Me007gold
that man should be shot. any one who works in a video store and dosnt understand or perfer widescreen(OAR) should not be allowed to live
that man should be shot. any one who works in a video store and dosnt understand or perfer widescreen(OAR) should not be allowed to live