The Bird with the Crystal Plumage – Technically Speaking

[Prince_Vajda]

Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

It is a real shame about this. Bloody Storaro needs his head examined. Not ideal, but why didn't he even digitally remove the viewfinder marks and place them in the frame. Having them at one side is just utter madness. Oh well, still got the whole package to look forward too. I bet you anything that he's mad as hell that Apocalypse Now is now in it's intended aspect ratio again!

It is a pity indeed when one's ego comes first and the work is only second. To be honest, Stephen, that's what I've been thinking, too - with all that bloody CGI and DNR around: why in god's name did no one train a chimpanzee monkey to put the now-missing viewfinder marks back in place? Shouldn't have caused too much trouble, ey? If they had asked me I would have done it for board and lodging.

Originally Posted by Daemonia

I don't know why Storaro couldn't have met people halfway and agreed to having two versions up for license. By that, I mean Storaro's reframed version could be used as an extra, an alternative way to view the film as it were. But no, he and the licensor will only allow Storaro's version to be licensed out. Is there any way to sue him and the licensor for selling Arrow something 'not fit fior purpose'? That'd shut him up good and proper.

Don't forget this: it has to be a Storaro release to satisfy him. The way most people describe him and the way he handles the works he contributed to he really seems to suffer from some inferiority complex - "It ain't no good release until I have messed it up." I guess he very often would love to see his name replacing the director's.

Originally Posted by Daemonia

And another thing, I think there's only about 12 people left on the planet with 4:3 TV's now, so get your facts straight.

As I happen to be one of those 12 I strongly recommend a decent apology.

Greetings!

PS: Maybe I should add that I own about 500 VHS and the only way to watch them properly is to own an old and big 4:3 TV.