List of Fullscreen 16:9 1.66-1.85 Blu-rays

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by Kyle Million

To clarify, this isn't like DVD's option for fullscreen or widescreen. We're not dealing w/ 19-27" box tv's. We're watching our BDs on pretty nice TVs, if you can't understand then fine. We're not asking for the movie to be altered to fit our entire screen, but w/e. IMO your comments clutter this thread. It's meant to update a list. Please leave your drama at the door. Anyways, I'm glad to report a personal finding. I probably won't be able to contribute much, but it seems like this blu hasn't received any play since it's release:

Kings of Leon: Live at The O2 London. (Amazon says 1:33/1, but blu-ray.com shows 1:78/1 and I don't know the exacts other than it fills my screen! Is that good enough? lmao

It seems like most concerts will make me happy. Is there a list of concerts that don't fill? Is that being too silly? Probably...

thank you for your words, support, and contribution! I'm glad I get to put another movie on the list that would have been mistakenly put into/or excluded from a search engine! Also, sometimes I feel like you do and get down that this thread is meant to update a list but instead becomes a debate/discussion on the validity of the list and its intentions. But, as I try to practice, I try to "live and let live..." and it's a free country and everybody's entitled to their opinion. This is an open forum and it comes with the territory. I just wish we could keep on track...but as I sift through all of it, I get a few nuggets like yours and others (QuasidodoJr gets special mention) that contribute to the list and not to the debate that makes it worth it...again thank you!

Originally Posted by james33

This is an very helpful list - thanks simplepinoi177. Some that I didn't see on the original post but that fill my 16x9 screen are:

A Passage to India (great PQ)
sex, lies, & videotape (1.85?)
Sex and the City (1.85?)
Married Life (1.85?)
Then She Found Me (French)
Leatherheads
Unbreakable

I'm glad you're finding the list helpful! It exists for you and for others. When starting the list, I wish I had a "helpful" resource as well that I could get physically confirmed fullscreen blurays. That's why I tried and compiled my own with the help of knowledgeable others; and like you as well! Since you made a great contribution! Thanks!

[Chester Lime]

"FULL SCREEN" is somewhat antiquated. It still refers to DVD'S that are formatted to fit the old almost square TV sets (4:3).

[exolstice]

I'm 100% on board with this thread. Who are these directors to tell me what aspect ratio I should be watching my films in? Jerks!



I expect them to bastardize their work to fit my technology! The consumer is always right! And if a new size TV comes out, well they better go back and change their movie dammit! I know that whenever I buy a painting, I cut off any excess to fit the frames I already own! That's the AMERICAN WAY!

I also only buy books that fit my existing bookcases. I don't care if your book is the most life-changing, best piece of literature ever written, if it doesn't fit my bookcase it's going straight into the fire!

And what's the deal with black and white movies? Who watches that crap? Last time I checked the world is in color people! Stupid directors.

Now excuse me while I go watch Nascar and crush empty beer cans on my forehead! USA! USA! USA!

[jerwin]

Originally Posted by VirtualOasis

I've had a PS3 and netflix with blu-ray so I've been renting them for a while now. I too was under the assumption that ALL movies would fit the entire screen on my tv. It was the purpose of buying it. I won't NOT buy a movie that won't fit the entire screen but I DO love this list!

The hdtv ratio was a compromise (geometric mean) between 1.33:1 and 2.40:1. But as a compromise, most existing ratios would not fit without black bars, however minimal.

Scope films are almost unwatchable on a small 4:3 screen (with, or without cropping, but for different reasons). A 16:9 display does reduce the effect of the bars. If you really don't like black bars at all, a constant height screen is the best solution.

[TheZoof]

I just watched Van Helsing and it is one of the BEST 1.85:1 ratio movies I have watched.

Just brilliant quality.

[killat0n]

Originally Posted by exolstice

I'm 100% on board with this thread. Who are these directors to tell me what aspect ratio I should be watching my films in? Jerks!



I expect them to bastardize their work to fit my technology! The consumer is always right! And if a new size TV comes out, well they better go back and change their movie dammit! I know that whenever I buy a painting, I cut off any excess to fit the frames I already own! That's the AMERICAN WAY!

I also only buy books that fit my existing bookcases. I don't care if your book is the most life-changing, best piece of literature ever written, if it doesn't fit my bookcase it's going straight into the fire!

And what's the deal with black and white movies? Who watches that crap? Last time I checked the world is in color people! Stupid directors.

Now excuse me while I go watch Nascar and crush empty beer cans on my forehead! USA! USA! USA!

Brilliant!

[simplepinoi177]

Merry Christmas Happy Holidays everybody! Now unto the board...

Originally Posted by exolstice

I'm 100% on board with this thread. Who are these directors to tell me what aspect ratio I should be watching my films in? Jerks!



I expect them to bastardize their work to fit my technology! The consumer is always right! And if a new size TV comes out, well they better go back and change their movie dammit! I know that whenever I buy a painting, I cut off any excess to fit the frames I already own! That's the AMERICAN WAY!

I also only buy books that fit my existing bookcases. I don't care if your book is the most life-changing, best piece of literature ever written, if it doesn't fit my bookcase it's going straight into the fire!

And what's the deal with black and white movies? Who watches that crap? Last time I checked the world is in color people! Stupid directors.

Now excuse me while I go watch Nascar and crush empty beer cans on my forehead! USA! USA! USA!

Your post is quite entertaining...but as I've said, everyone's entitled to their own opinion and you are certainly entitled and open to yours

Originally Posted by jerwin

The hdtv ratio was a compromise (geometric mean) between 1.33:1 and 2.40:1. But as a compromise, most existing ratios would not fit without black bars, however minimal.

Scope films are almost unwatchable on a small 4:3 screen (with, or without cropping, but for different reasons). A 16:9 display does reduce the effect of the bars. If you really don't like black bars at all, a constant height screen is the best solution.

Thanks for the info...

Originally Posted by TheZoof

I just watched Van Helsing and it is one of the BEST 1.85:1 ratio movies I have watched.

Just brilliant quality.

Thanks for the contribution and opinion/info! If it's not up there already, I'll put it up and probably even check it out after this...thanks again!

Again, happy holidays to everyone and thank you for keeping this thread alive and all the contributions! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

[QuasidodoJr]

Originally Posted by exolstice

I'm 100% on board with this thread. Who are these directors to tell me what aspect ratio I should be watching my films in? Jerks!



I expect them to bastardize their work to fit my technology! The consumer is always right! And if a new size TV comes out, well they better go back and change their movie dammit! I know that whenever I buy a painting, I cut off any excess to fit the frames I already own! That's the AMERICAN WAY!

I also only buy books that fit my existing bookcases. I don't care if your book is the most life-changing, best piece of literature ever written, if it doesn't fit my bookcase it's going straight into the fire!

And what's the deal with black and white movies? Who watches that crap? Last time I checked the world is in color people! Stupid directors.

Now excuse me while I go watch Nascar and crush empty beer cans on my forehead! USA! USA! USA!

You actively searched out this thread just to make a useless snarky comment? Seriously?

Anyway... Here's a few more for the list:

District 9 - 1.85:1
Extract - 1.85:1
The Girl Next Door - 1.85:1
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - 1.85:1
Julie & Julia - 1.85:1
Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season - 1.78:1
Taking Woodstock - 1.85:1
There's Something About Mary - 1.85:1

[scott0999]

I would have to agree with the OP

I cant stand the letterbox format. why cant the picture fit the whole screen on ALL movies?

maybe it will eventually..

[retablo]

Originally Posted by scott0999

I would have to agree with the OP

I cant stand the letterbox format. why cant the picture fit the whole screen on ALL movies?

maybe it will eventually..

It never will, sorry.

[mozen_1ne]

Originally Posted by exolstice

I'm 100% on board with this thread. Who are these directors to tell me what aspect ratio I should be watching my films in? Jerks!



I expect them to bastardize their work to fit my technology! The consumer is always right! And if a new size TV comes out, well they better go back and change their movie dammit! I know that whenever I buy a painting, I cut off any excess to fit the frames I already own! That's the AMERICAN WAY!

I also only buy books that fit my existing bookcases. I don't care if your book is the most life-changing, best piece of literature ever written, if it doesn't fit my bookcase it's going straight into the fire!

And what's the deal with black and white movies? Who watches that crap? Last time I checked the world is in color people! Stupid directors.

Now excuse me while I go watch Nascar and crush empty beer cans on my forehead! USA! USA! USA!

wow it's that serious huh? you really should get out more often.

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

You actively searched out this thread just to make a useless snarky comment? Seriously?

Anyway... Here's a few more for the list:

District 9 - 1.85:1
Extract - 1.85:1
The Girl Next Door - 1.85:1
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - 1.85:1
Julie & Julia - 1.85:1
Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season - 1.78:1
Taking Woodstock - 1.85:1
There's Something About Mary - 1.85:1

Thanks Quasi! This contribution actually has a lot of entertaining and interesting movies...i'll put 'em up!

Originally Posted by scott0999

I would have to agree with the OP

I cant stand the letterbox format. why cant the picture fit the whole screen on ALL movies?

maybe it will eventually..

Thanks for the support! If only...
but it's as retablo says...it most likely will never be...
if anything, they may make newer tvs/technology make it so it stretches or formats it so it won't have to have the bars but still take up the whole tv and doesn't change the intended aspect ratio...
here's hoping...

[6thDeadlyVenom]

I actually think the 1.85 or full screen movies feel a lot better and are more immersive/enjoyable to watch than the blue rays with black bars even if more picture is visible. The objects are much bigger and closeups a lot better this way and it feels more in the movie.

[6thDeadlyVenom]

why cant all blue rays just have the option to change it like dvds did?

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by 6thDeadlyVenom

why cant all blue rays just have the option to change it like dvds did?

Actually I wonder this myself...
I mean, if studios were to do this, then I think everyone who has issues with/without black bars would be happy. Those who want the full screen experience can, and those who want specific OAR black bars or not can as well.
The thing is that bluray is still a new technology and not as widespread/accepted as DVD. Maybe when it gets as popular/accepted as DVD we may see it...
But the whole sell about bluray now (as a new technology) is that they offer the best picture quality out right now; which means they need to offer the best picture aspect ratio wise as well. This is how I see it at least...

So yeah, just my 2 cents, and I admit I am not a A/Vphile so I am no expert and these could be generic/simpleton perspective, but "to each their own" right?!

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by 6thDeadlyVenom

why cant all blue rays just have the option to change it like dvds did?

Because many HDTVs now can do it for you. Zoom 1

[retablo]

Originally Posted by simplepinoi177

Actually I wonder this myself...
I mean, if studios were to do this, then I think everyone who has issues with/without black bars would be happy. Those who want the full screen experience can, and those who want specific OAR black bars or not can as well.
The thing is that bluray is still a new technology and not as widespread/accepted as DVD. Maybe when it gets as popular/accepted as DVD we may see it...
But the whole sell about bluray now (as a new technology) is that they offer the best picture quality out right now; which means they need to offer the best picture aspect ratio wise as well. This is how I see it at least...

So yeah, just my 2 cents, and I admit I am not a A/Vphile so I am no expert and these could be generic/simpleton perspective, but "to each their own" right?!

Does the Mona Lisa have the option to change its size just because you have a square frame? Nope. And neither should movies. They are all works of art and should be treated as such.

[Deciazulado]

Please remember that this thread's topic is about the list of movies available made in film formats that have a similar shape to modern TVs so people that prefer those type of movies can find them, not about a discussion of how movies should be viewed.

[thebluemax]

I wish all movies were shot in 1:85:1 or close. There is no reason for recent films to be shot in extreme wide screen, most films will be seen in 16x9, so directors should adjust to that aspect ratio, why not?

[Deciazulado]

what did i just say?