Topic: BLACK-AND-WHITE (Read 11376 times)

George · « **Reply #90 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:43:18 AM »

Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 11:33:45 AM

There are actually two Criterion editions, anamorphic and non-anamorphic. I own the first (non-anamorphic) release.

Do you know if there are other differences? Different bonus material, perhaps?

According to Amazon, Aspect Ratio of the original 1999 release is 1.85:1 and on the 2006 release, it's 1.78:1. Is that really a big difference?

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #91 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:45:12 AM »

Josh Duhamel, a Minot, ND native was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight for people to help Minot.

Laura · « **Reply #92 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:49:49 AM »

Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM

My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Where's the baby? Isn't that why people go to China?

Laura · « **Reply #93 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:54:05 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM

I'm walking my dog yesterday morning. This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

Very nice. Was that all taped in your yard?

Druxy · « **Reply #94 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:57:04 AM »

Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:54:05 AM

Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning. This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

Very nice. Was that all taped in your yard?

In my front yard.

FJL · « **Reply #95 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:58:26 AM »

I must perk up since I'm going out to dinner later.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #96 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:59:22 AM »

Now we know the truth about reality show audiences

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/sharpeyed-viewers-catch-master-chef-faking-a-huge-crowd--3229

Nothing like cooking the audience

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #97 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:00:09 PM »

I wish there was a way to send the water from here down there.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #98 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:00:33 PM »

The outflows from Garrison are dropping so that is good news

Laura · « **Reply #99 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:05:22 PM »

Was that the watering expert watering your plants?

Laura · « **Reply #100 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:05:42 PM »

You have a very pretty yard. Do you get butterflies?

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #101 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:08:29 PM »

Donations can now be mailed to the Red Cross at PO Box 456, Minot, ND, 58701-0456.

George · « **Reply #102 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:28:15 PM »

Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 11:49:49 AM

Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM
My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Where's the baby? Isn't that why people go to China?

That's why my friend Margo went...twice!

George · « **Reply #103 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:36:21 PM »

Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 07:07:30 AM

My sister just got back from China:

https://picasaweb.google.com/112213841614046419130/Jun232011China?authkey=Gv1sRgCOn9mbyv-bb02QE&feat=directlink#

Very nice pictures, JMK!

George · « **Reply #104 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:36:51 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:42:30 AM

I love black-and-white movies, though I think that some movies that were made in black-and-white back in the 30s and 40s should have been made in color (e.g. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, THE SEA HAWK).

I think the problem with black-and-white movies made during the past 40 years is that many of them were actually shot on color stock, therefore they look "soft". The blacks are not not as rich as they were in earlier movies.

I remember reading a few years ago (I think) about some film maker who wanted to make a black and white film, but he wanted to use actual b&w film stock and not remove the color from a film filmed in color. All I remember is that he was (at the time) having a very hard time trying to find b&w film stock. I don't remember if he was able to find any or if he actually made the film...or who he even was. I always wondered if it really made a difference, but I guess it does.

Jennifer · « **Reply #105 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:38:57 PM »

I guess I won't be exercising today. Raining hard all day. Same with yesterday. Supposed to be the same tomorrow.

George · « **Reply #106 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:41:06 PM »

Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 09:04:47 AM

George, thanks to your PM of a few days ago, I now finally have SMITH. Thank you.

I'm glad! I never got a response from the place that I mentioned. $:-\$

JMK · « **Reply #107 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:48:59 PM »

George, the difference between the two editions is that the first is not anamorphically enhanced. Therefore the 1.85:1 image plays out in a "window box", i.e., there are black bars on all four sides. The anamorphically enhanced version will take up the full screen size on your 16x9 television, hence it's listed as 1.78:1, though the film's OAR is 1.85:1, so you'll be missing just a tiny smidge of image (nothing to get concerned about--typically even 1.85:1 Blu-rays are overscanned to play at 1.78:1).

George · « **Reply #108 on:** June 24, 2011, 01:07:57 PM »

Quote from: JMK on June 24, 2011, 12:48:59 PM

George, the difference between the two editions is that the first is not anamorphically enhanced. Therefore the 1.85:1 image plays out in a "window box", i.e., there are black bars on all four sides. The anamorphically enhanced version will take up the full screen size on your 16x9 television, hence it's listed as 1.78:1, though the film's OAR in 1.85:1, so you'll be missing just a tiny smidge of image (nothing to get concerned about--typically even 1.85:1 Blu-rays are overscanned to play at 1.78:1).

Thanks for the info. I didn't think that the difference between 1.78 and 1.85 would matter that much, but having it anamorphically enhanced is worth it.

Druxy · « **Reply #109 on:** June 24, 2011, 01:29:27 PM »

Quote from: Laura on June 24, 2011, 12:05:22 PM

Was that the watering expert watering your plants?

No

vixmom · « **Reply #110 on:** June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM »

Tried uploading and got tossed out again - Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater

vixmom · « **Reply #111 on:** June 24, 2011, 01:52:59 PM »

I do not think so

vixmom · « **Reply #112 on:** June 24, 2011, 01:53:50 PM »

well it is time to get ready to go

KevinH · « **Reply #113 on:** June 24, 2011, 02:41:54 PM »

Sorry I can't see your pictures, vixmom.

KevinH · « **Reply #114 on:** June 24, 2011, 02:48:55 PM »

I'm going to NY in the morning. Another last-minute decision. The airfare would have been over $500 at this late date! And amtrak was about $300 for the times I wanted. So I'm going to try boltbus again. I just hope I don't get caught in a torrential downpour while waiting for the bus this time!

Ginny · « **Reply #115 on:** June 24, 2011, 02:54:27 PM »

Cousins arrived a couple of hours ago and we're about to go to The Meadows for dinner - bye for now!

KevinH · « **Reply #116 on:** June 24, 2011, 02:58:56 PM »

Going to see Silence the Musical, with Mr. Barrett, at 10:30 pm tomorrow (I know: late! I hope I can take a nap on the bus). And I was thinking of seeing Celebrity Autobiography beforehand. Any New Yorkers like to join me for either or both shows?

Jane · « **Reply #117 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:26:52 PM »

Quote from: George on June 24, 2011, 11:20:27 AM

Quote from: Druxy on June 24, 2011, 07:35:58 AM
I'm walking my dog yesterday morning. This woman from YNN stops me and asks if I want to be interviewed by the local news.

The subject: How to care for your lawn during the Texas drought.

http://austin.ynn.com/content/279059/tips-to-help-keep-your-yard-alive-during-drought

The only thing I know about lawn care is how to turn on my automatic sprinkling system (My wife knows how to program it; I don't.) and how to write a check to our gardener, which my wife also does.

That's pretty cool, Druxy!

That was.

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:30:26 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 24, 2011, 01:51:56 PM

Tried uploading and got tossed out again - Jose lets see if I did this right

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2078729055264&set=a.2078727975237.2122057.1456144221&type=1&theater

Great photos!!!

Jane · « **Reply #119 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:32:10 PM »

I had a nice 30 minute hike before PT then over an hour walk after. It has been awhile since I've walked along the creek inside the park.

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