The Shining 4K UHD (1980)

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

Yes it is. Except for a sliver more top/bottom.

So, it is... except that it isn't.

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

I can't help you if you do not understand what I said they did.

I do understand what you said they did. It's irrelevant. The correct aspect ratio is 1.85:1; the disc is 1.78:1.

It doesn't matter how they arrived at the wrong destination - 1.85 =/= 1.78.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

I had a mullet in 91. Crazy times...

You have now obligated yourself to post a photo of this. Congratulations.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by Matt89

Gotta disagree with that. Philadelphia is about the AIDS epidemic that started in the '80s and continued into the early '90s and deals with issues that were very 1980s, BTTF III is a period film so that doesn't really count (and was actually shot in 1989), Home Alone was shot in the first few months of 1990 (there's no way it had a "90s" look to it) and Batman Returns is very similar stylistically to the first one, which came out in the '80s. The shoulder pads and Whoopi's big frizzy hair in Sister Act scream 1980s.

Also, Mel Gibson's hair looks '90s to you? That mullet is one of the most '80s haircuts I have ever seen.

My theory still applies.

~Matt

That is all true and I see where you're coming from, but those movies still feel very '90s to me. totally. They don't have that look or style of the '80s about them. Mullets were still big in the '90s. lest we forget grunge and that sloppy look. Philadelphia was about the Aids epidemic that in the '80s, but when I watch that movie all I can think of is the '90s. It's just got that '90s vibe down very well in my mind. Not to mention I don't think Batman and Batman Returns shares that much stylistically. It's a much darker movie than Batman.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

I would definitely agree with you about the '80's style and how it influenced movies very much so, but rather later than other decades. However, once the '80s ended it ended full stop. It was the only decade to do that I think. Cause once 1990 hit the changes were noted immediately. Take Singles for example. Cameron Crowe's last movie before that was Say Anything and it was totally an '80's movie. 3 years later and Singles couldn't be any more '90s if it tried. right down to the grungey soundtrack.

I think people just moved on quick from the '80s and that style/scene died quickly as well. Part of why that is I believe has to do with the music scene. just about 2-3 years earlier (from 1990) college/alternative rock was starting to actually break into the mainstream and would change the scene completely once it took over in 1991. It helped shape the look as well as the sound. By spring of '94 the grunge look was hitting fashion runways in a big way. It's funny how sometimes music can shape fashion and culture to such a degree that it has a lasting effect on the decade. Like the '60s for example. Anyway, that's my two cents.

In Britain things were heading for an overkill of 60s nostalgia.

[moviebuff75]

There is no visible difference between 1.78 and 1.85 when projected. You would lose the extra information. Some theaters may show more at the top, others more at the bottom. This way they have covered both bases. As far as the width goes, it is common width. 1.85 isn't wider, it is shorter.

[TylerFitzgerald]

My apologies if this has been discussed (I cannot seem to find it mentioned in this thread)....

Has the original Bass logo been restored or is it still the newer one?

[Colson]

Originally Posted by TylerFitzgerald

My apologies if this has been discussed (I cannot seem to find it mentioned in this thread)....

Has the original Bass logo been restored or is it still the newer one?

Still the newer one, sadly.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

There is no visible difference between 1.78 and 1.85 when projected.

Umm... I beg to differ.

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

Some theaters may show more at the top, others more at the bottom. This way they have covered both bases.

The correct approach would be to cover neither of those bases because they're both outside of the intended picture area.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

I would definitely agree with you about the '80's style and how it influenced movies very much so, but rather later than other decades. However, once the '80s ended it ended full stop. It was the only decade to do that I think. Cause once 1990 hit the changes were noted immediately. Take Singles for example. Cameron Crowe's last movie before that was Say Anything and it was totally an '80's movie. 3 years later and Singles couldn't be any more '90s if it tried. right down to the grungey soundtrack.

I think people just moved on quick from the '80s and that style/scene died quickly as well. Part of why that is I believe has to do with the music scene. just about 2-3 years earlier (from 1990) college/alternative rock was starting to actually break into the mainstream and would change the scene completely once it took over in 1991. It helped shape the look as well as the sound. By spring of '94 the grunge look was hitting fashion runways in a big way. It's funny how sometimes music can shape fashion and culture to such a degree that it has a lasting effect on the decade. Like the '60s for example. Anyway, that's my two cents.

Not at all. 1990-1991 were still very much like the late 80s in their overall style - a lot of neon, a lot of dance music. There was a tonal shift around 1992 when grunge broke out into the mainstream, so while I agree that the 90s as a decade found its footing a little quicker, there was still an 80s influence in the very early part of the decade.

[moviebuff75]

Aperture plates were not precise either. It depended on how they were filed. You want it down to the pixel, but that isn't how composing and projecting work. The difference is about two or three scan lines on a television. You are literally splitting hairs.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

Aperture plates were not precise either. It depended on how they were filed. You want it down to the pixel, but that isn't how composing and projecting work. The difference is about two or three scan lines on a television. You are literally splitting hairs.

Figuratively speaking of course.

[moviebuff75]

I don't know what people do in their own homes.
.lol.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by KubrickKurasawa

And scaring people like me off our forums is the BEST MOVE YOU CLOWNS GOT? You know how close I am to blocking all you thankers?? Trust me I get PM's from others that think the same!! Get real Boycott or Buy, but hate on me for facts? Kubricks rolling in his grave at you people smack talking this not being in 1.85 or MONO. Needs to change around here.

I'm not saying don't buy it, but no way does this deserve 90+ as a Movie it's 100 as a release this thing is maybe 60% what WE fans deserve. Don't play it any other way. YOU ARE MISSING THE SOUND AND THE PICTURE. Last time I checked those were important. And something you get RIGHT not WRONG.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

You have now obligated yourself to post a photo of this. Congratulations.

If I had a pic I definitely would post. I have no shame.

[hoejunter]

If I were to pick a film that showed the 80s in all its glory, it would definitely have to be Working Girl.

[Matt89]

LOL there's a pic of me and my partner at a '70s themed party that we went to a few years ago. Got the long hair, big glasses and short gym shorts that scream 70s. It's a mix between Bruce Jenner and William Katt in Carrie lol.

Coulda been early '80s tho.

~Matt

[fighthefutureofhd]

Now you GOTTA post it. Don't tease us like Ross does.

[Matt89]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

Now you GOTTA post it. Don't tease us like Ross does.

LOL hold on lemme find it.

No shame.

~Matt

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

Now you GOTTA post it. Don't tease us like Ross does.

[Weirded Wonder]

Can anyone post a link on how to play alternate audio while watching a 4k movie? Thank you!