Hey all! My name is Matt, and I have visited these forums in the past, but really posted. My recently becoming a step-dad has really reignited my love for the original trilogy, and we’ve unfortunately become accustomed to watching the “specialized” versions on the latest releases.

However, a few weeks before the quarantine came into effect, I lucked into a copy of the DVD set with the theatrical versions on the bonus discs - at a thrift shop for $5!! Luckily, my blu-ray player has a 2x zoom feature, which eliminates most of the letterboxing issues, but watching Empire on the 40th anniversary a few weeks ago was like I was a kid again!! Like a cohesive film.

I can’t wait to present these original films to my kids, so that they can know and love the originals as much as I do.

Thanks for having me!