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- #228430
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- Another Form Of Protest?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228430/action/topic#228430
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- #228426
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- first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
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So, maybe I'll be the only one- but I don't care, I'm doing it anyway. It would be better if we all did it, though. "Hanging onto" your bootlegs isn't going to do any good. We need to make a statement here- thousands of unwanted SE discs pouring into the LFL offices!
You can write F**K YOU, GEORGE! on your DVDs with a sharpie if you like.
Who's with me?!
BTW, I've just re-sent all of my protest emails to Jim Ward, John Singh and Lynne Hale, and I'm going to forward them to Roger Ebert (who may still be in the hospital) and Leonard Maltin as well.
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- #228419
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- Another Form Of Protest?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228419/action/topic#228419
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- #228305
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- Star Wars prequel Box set
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228305/action/topic#228305
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video being, relating to, or used in the transmission or reception of the television image.
Don't DVD players transmit a television image? I guess their lawyers didn't have a dictionary. LOL!
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- #228302
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- first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228302/action/topic#228302
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Originally posted by: gltaylor74
“The transfers are absolutely incredible,” Sansweet said, “I have never seen a movie look this good at this level, despite what you may have heard in Internet rumors.”
The original laserdisc transfers went through a frame-by-frame digital color correction, he said".
“The transfers are absolutely incredible,” Sansweet said, “I have never seen a movie look this good at this level, despite what you may have heard in Internet rumors.”
The original laserdisc transfers went through a frame-by-frame digital color correction, he said".
That's interesting...I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
*ahem* Did they pass this button out there? "Bonus Feature", eh?
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- #228298
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- Can anyone help me get hold of the 'TB' 97 SE release?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228298/action/topic#228298
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- #228297
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- Jay?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228297/action/topic#228297
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- #228295
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- Lucas: I can make just as much money with less effort
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228295/action/topic#228295
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I love this part:
KURTZ: .....I just don't like changing whatever a film is like when it's finished – good, bad, or indifferent, that's the way it was it released and the way the audience perceives it. To keep fiddling with it, long after the fact... Jean Renoir said in a documentary interview that we did with him when we were all film students, that something that he learned from his father was that, for an artist, the most important thing is to know when you're done, and leave it. Of course for a painter, it's absolutely crucial, because you put too much extra paint on and you've ruined the painting. With a filmmaker, you have a certain amount of recourse and you can change it again, but the principle is still the same – to know when you're done, and when it's over, and when it's finished – and you walk away. It's critical, because you can be like Kubrick, and you can work on it forever, and it's still not going to get any better.
IGNFF: At least one can say Kubrick didn't go back 25 years later and add a scene to Dr. Strangelove.
KURTZ: No, he didn't; or 2001, or any of those early films. He at least accepted that they were finished, and that was it.
IGNFF: And wouldn't allow others to tinker with them, either.
KURTZ: No.
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- #228287
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- first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228287/action/topic#228287
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I can't WAIT to read Sound and Vision's review.
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- #228282
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- Good comparison website
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228282/action/topic#228282
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Originally posted by: Star Wars Fanatic
One improvement he seemed to miss was the changes to the Rancor...
Originally posted by: Mike O
Yes, I noticed that too. The matte lines are still there. What goes through Lucas's mind, I have to wonder?
One improvement he seemed to miss was the changes to the Rancor...
Originally posted by: Mike O
Yes, I noticed that too. The matte lines are still there. What goes through Lucas's mind, I have to wonder?
LOL! That's a riot- I noticed the Rancor matte lines as well.
The funniest thing is that the Rancor scene from the OOT was used as an example in the MTV special as to what scenes needed cleaning up and updating. I remember noticing the matte lines in the SE and thinking- WTF?? (which is amazing considering that I was still reeling from the horror that is 'jedi rocks'!) 
You can STILL see through the cockpit in ESB? I thought they fixed that. They made such a big deal out of it.
That's a very interesting site, BTW. I've only seen one other site that shows the subtle "censoring" of the laser blast impacts on their intended victims. I have to say I prefer the Jabba from the 1997 SE, to the one on the 2004 DVD- he looks horrible! (IMO) I also prefer the colors of the binary sunset from the OOT than from the '97 or '04 versions.
There will never again be a "definitive" version of these films as long as GL is alive. As computer effects improve, the films will be updated every 5 or 10 years. Enough is enough already.
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- #228278
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- first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228278/action/topic#228278
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- #228262
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- End of SE ROTJ...
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228262/action/topic#228262
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Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Hmm. I could have sworn I always remembered a Luke/Wedge moment. I'll have to go back and check that. And I never noticed those cuts in that last shot either. I'll have to check that out, too. Thanks!
Hmm. I could have sworn I always remembered a Luke/Wedge moment. I'll have to go back and check that. And I never noticed those cuts in that last shot either. I'll have to check that out, too. Thanks!
Have you had a chance to compare the two yet?
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- #228260
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- Star Wars prequel Box set
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228260/action/topic#228260
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Originally posted by: Mike O
They compeletely altered most of the original music for many of the episodes because the producer did not want to pay for the rights, so generic music was used instead. No, the original version of AG was never released on DVD and probably never will be.
Originally posted by: Mielr
I loved Northern Exposure- what did they do to those DVDs???
Didn't GL also alter the opening shot of American Graffitti? Was the original version ever released on DVD?
Originally posted by: Mike O
Don't forget THX 1138. I'd love to see that film someday, but Lucas doesn't seem to want to release it. And T.V. shows. Apart from the idiotic censorships of Tom and Jerry, there is also the situation of the producers of shows like Northern Exposure and Quantum Leap whod don't want to buy the original music. We'll probably never see proper release of those. The recent Justice League season 2 set was released in widescreen after a massive letter writing campaign, but not anamorphic. After complaints, future sets will be 16:9. Why can't I just watch things the way the they were originally presented in high quality on DVD? Is that too much to ask?
Don't forget THX 1138. I'd love to see that film someday, but Lucas doesn't seem to want to release it. And T.V. shows. Apart from the idiotic censorships of Tom and Jerry, there is also the situation of the producers of shows like Northern Exposure and Quantum Leap whod don't want to buy the original music. We'll probably never see proper release of those. The recent Justice League season 2 set was released in widescreen after a massive letter writing campaign, but not anamorphic. After complaints, future sets will be 16:9. Why can't I just watch things the way the they were originally presented in high quality on DVD? Is that too much to ask?
I loved Northern Exposure- what did they do to those DVDs???
Didn't GL also alter the opening shot of American Graffitti? Was the original version ever released on DVD?
They compeletely altered most of the original music for many of the episodes because the producer did not want to pay for the rights, so generic music was used instead. No, the original version of AG was never released on DVD and probably never will be.
That sucks about NE - that show used great music! I remember the one where they used the Lindsey Buckingham track ("D.W. Suite" - I think it was called)
Sucks about AG too!
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- #228259
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- Jay?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228259/action/topic#228259
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- #228257
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- Star Wars prequel Box set
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228257/action/topic#228257
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Originally posted by: Mike O
Don't forget THX 1138. I'd love to see that film someday, but Lucas doesn't seem to want to release it. And T.V. shows. Apart from the idiotic censorships of Tom and Jerry, there is also the situation of the producers of shows like Northern Exposure and Quantum Leap whod don't want to buy the original music. We'll probably never see proper release of those. The recent Justice League season 2 set was released in widescreen after a massive letter writing campaign, but not anamorphic. After complaints, future sets will be 16:9. Why can't I just watch things the way the they were originally presented in high quality on DVD? Is that too much to ask?
Don't forget THX 1138. I'd love to see that film someday, but Lucas doesn't seem to want to release it. And T.V. shows. Apart from the idiotic censorships of Tom and Jerry, there is also the situation of the producers of shows like Northern Exposure and Quantum Leap whod don't want to buy the original music. We'll probably never see proper release of those. The recent Justice League season 2 set was released in widescreen after a massive letter writing campaign, but not anamorphic. After complaints, future sets will be 16:9. Why can't I just watch things the way the they were originally presented in high quality on DVD? Is that too much to ask?
I loved Northern Exposure- what did they do to those DVDs???
Didn't GL also alter the opening shot of American Graffitti? Was the original version ever released on DVD?
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- #228252
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- first viewing of the 2006 OOT dvds
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228252/action/topic#228252
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Originally posted by: grifter
Quint from AICN has seen some images of the the dvds of the September release, it's not looking good!
comicon presentation
Quint from AICN has seen some images of the the dvds of the September release, it's not looking good!
comicon presentation
Well, I'm not going to get all upset over THAT. I'll wait to get hysterical after I've seen them myself.
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- #228001
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- SUPERMAN RETURNS REVIEW
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/228001/action/topic#228001
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Originally posted by: greencapt
I knew some old... or young... fogey would get it!
Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
I just had to give you props for the Soap reference. Sometimes I feel too old for my age...
I just had to give you props for the Soap reference. Sometimes I feel too old for my age...
I knew some old... or young... fogey would get it! I got it too....unfortunately! Now I have the theme music stuck in my head, too!
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- #227998
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- 20 years ago, would anyone believe...
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227998/action/topic#227998
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Originally posted by: JennyS1138
-George Lucas would paint his face blue and appear onscreen in one of the prequels
-George Lucas would paint his face blue and appear onscreen in one of the prequels
Was George in one of the prequels? I must have missed that-LOL! I did spot one of his daughters, though.
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- #227799
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- Info Wanted: Has anyone done a Super 8 preservation of Star Wars?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227799/action/topic#227799
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Originally posted by: boba feta
After Jambe revealed the audio variations on ESB for his Building Empire DVD it got me thinking "Why hasn't anyone done this yet?". It's a worthwhile project with some obvious flow on benefits. So i've tracked down some good condition Super 8 reels (two of Star Wars and two of Empire) and I'm currently in discussions with some companies now to get quotes on a decent transfer.
I have two reels of each movie, but they're all labelled pretty similar. Ken Films, Selected scenes, 17 minutes, Colour Sound, Super 8. The Star Wars have the codes F-64 and F48 on them, ESB F-63 and F-64. Dows anyone know if they contain the smae footage?
After Jambe revealed the audio variations on ESB for his Building Empire DVD it got me thinking "Why hasn't anyone done this yet?". It's a worthwhile project with some obvious flow on benefits. So i've tracked down some good condition Super 8 reels (two of Star Wars and two of Empire) and I'm currently in discussions with some companies now to get quotes on a decent transfer.
I have two reels of each movie, but they're all labelled pretty similar. Ken Films, Selected scenes, 17 minutes, Colour Sound, Super 8. The Star Wars have the codes F-64 and F48 on them, ESB F-63 and F-64. Dows anyone know if they contain the smae footage?
I know that there were 2 different Ken Films Super-8 versions of ESB, each having different scenes (talking about the long versions- not the short). I think there were also 2 different versions of Star Wars.
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- #227797
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- SUPERMAN RETURNS REVIEW
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227797/action/topic#227797
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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
I didn't have a problem with Superman's suit. The red could have been a little less brown, and I'm not really sure how he hides those boots under his Clark Kent clothes, but then again how would he hide the cape too? It's a movie!! Besides, during a Daily Planet meeting, Perry White even says 'is that a new suit?' and tells his Fashion editor to get on the story, which I thought was a nice touch. At least in this film we actually see Clark remove his clothes to reveal the suit ubderneath, instead of just 'fading' into it like in the old movies.
I thought Superman looked pretty damn cool in this film.
I didn't have a problem with Superman's suit. The red could have been a little less brown, and I'm not really sure how he hides those boots under his Clark Kent clothes, but then again how would he hide the cape too? It's a movie!! Besides, during a Daily Planet meeting, Perry White even says 'is that a new suit?' and tells his Fashion editor to get on the story, which I thought was a nice touch. At least in this film we actually see Clark remove his clothes to reveal the suit ubderneath, instead of just 'fading' into it like in the old movies.
I thought Superman looked pretty damn cool in this film.
There were a few shots in the original Chris Reeve films that show him removing his clothes, revealing his costume underneath.
The new costume does look like the 'bad' Superman costume from Superman III, though!
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- #227796
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- Pirates of the Caribbean Two
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227796/action/topic#227796
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- #227564
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- Pirates of the Caribbean Two
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227564/action/topic#227564
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Originally posted by: Mike O
Out of sheer curiosity, Mielr, are you a girl or no? Don't take it the wrong way. On a forum it's a bit difficult to tell. For we know, there could be people here who are disembodies hands that type.
Yes, I'm a girl! LOL! Out of sheer curiosity, Mielr, are you a girl or no? Don't take it the wrong way. On a forum it's a bit difficult to tell. For we know, there could be people here who are disembodies hands that type.
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- #227533
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- SUPERMAN RETURNS REVIEW
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227533/action/topic#227533
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Originally posted by: HotRod
I'm with Jenny on this one...I like the new suit. They changed the suit for every other suerhero film made in the last 15 years, why not Superman?
I'm with Jenny on this one...I like the new suit. They changed the suit for every other suerhero film made in the last 15 years, why not Superman?
They didn't change the Spiderman costume, did they?
I noticed in the new "Spidey 3" trailer that they're using that black and white costume (for Spidey's "alter") that they came up with about 20 years ago when they tried to change Spidey's "look" for the comic book. It didn't last very long. LOL.
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- #227532
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- Pirates of the Caribbean Two
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227532/action/topic#227532
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Originally posted by: Invader Jenny Johnny Depp really doesn't have anything going for him in the looks department
If the only movie of his you've seen is "fear and loathing in Las Vegas", I could understand how you'd come to that conclusion. Otherwise....LOL!
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Depp could have his own Legion of Fangirls and I'd still watch a Depp movie before Bloom one.
If the only movie of his you've seen is "fear and loathing in Las Vegas", I could understand how you'd come to that conclusion. Otherwise....LOL!
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Depp could have his own Legion of Fangirls and I'd still watch a Depp movie before Bloom one.
He does.
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- #227530
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- $36 pre-order (AR) for all 3 titles...anyone found it cheaper??
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227530/action/topic#227530
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Originally posted by: bgx90
I believe that the new DVD's will be more durable than available bootlegs; pressed DVD's always are. I've heard that's true. I guess it has to do with the relatively fragile nature of the dye in the DVD-Rs (same goes for CD-Rs).
I guess this time it can be called "ONE LAST TIME...NO, REALLY! I MEAN IT THIS TIME!!"
Originally posted by: bgx90 I just think that while they were doing all of this editing of the LD masters, they should have removed the most glaring artifact: the letterboxes and made the picture anamorphic..
But that would require a new transfer. Apparently, they're not willing to do that this time around.I believe that the new DVD's will be more durable than available bootlegs; pressed DVD's always are. I've heard that's true. I guess it has to do with the relatively fragile nature of the dye in the DVD-Rs (same goes for CD-Rs).
Originally posted by: bgx90
After reading that, I am cautiously optimistic that a better version may follow, but I am still discouraged by the fact that LFL is using the "ONE LAST TIME" ploy.
After reading that, I am cautiously optimistic that a better version may follow, but I am still discouraged by the fact that LFL is using the "ONE LAST TIME" ploy.
I guess this time it can be called "ONE LAST TIME...NO, REALLY! I MEAN IT THIS TIME!!"
Originally posted by: bgx90 I just think that while they were doing all of this editing of the LD masters, they should have removed the most glaring artifact: the letterboxes and made the picture anamorphic..