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the Full frame aspect ratio ruins it for me..

posted 11 years ago by the_departed94
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Too bad Friedkin didn't like widescreen.

This would have looked epic in 2:35. He does his best but at times it looks like a tv movie.

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[–] robertrmeiers 11 years ago

William Friedkin is the one responsible for the full frame aspect ratio. Like Jade, he insisted on a full frame release because he was worried what tv showings would do to his compositions. In the days before widescreen TV's and dvd releases this was a big concern. He even kept television viewings in mind when composing his shots.

[–] nite_eternal 11 years ago

April 22 now I do believe. Never heard of it til the bluray announcement.