Regarding the open matte transfers, was checking out the original trailer and discovered its framing is the most open.
Theatrical Trailer
Compare it with the frames seen here: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdcompare/shining.htm
Nothing unusual but fun seeing how different the cropping is between transfers. By the look of it, it seems they did a stellar job in 2007.
Sorry, is this the THX thread? A little Shining cannot hurt, all work and no play... ;)