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List of 35mm features released in 1.37 after 1953: Difference between revisions
List of 35mm features released in 1.37 after 1953 (view source)
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Some films made in the late 1950s, after the rise of widescreen, can be played in either 1.37 or widescreen without suffering. In some cases there is an obvious correct choice. However, during this transitional period many films were framed by their makers with the expectation that they would play in both widescreen cinemas and in cinemas that hadn't yet updated their equipment for widescreen. (For more about this history, see Kyle Westphal's essay "[http://www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org/2012/07/02/invasion-of-the-aspect-ratios/ Invasion of the Aspect Ratios]"). | Some films made in the late 1950s, after the rise of widescreen, can be played in either 1.37 or widescreen without suffering. In some cases there is an obvious correct choice. However, during this transitional period many films were framed by their makers with the expectation that they would play in both widescreen cinemas and in cinemas that hadn't yet updated their equipment for widescreen. (For more about this history, see Kyle Westphal's essay "[http://www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org/2012/07/02/invasion-of-the-aspect-ratios/ Invasion of the Aspect Ratios]"). | ||
Lively debate about the "correct" aspect ratio exists around many films from this period. In situations where the correct choice is unclear, we recommend considering (1) how the print looks on the bench or on the screen (perhaps looking at the film through the aperture plates for the ratios you're considering), (2) historical resources and primary sources (such as interviews with the film director), and (3) what the consensus | Lively debate about the "correct" aspect ratio exists around many films from this period. In situations where the correct choice is unclear, we recommend considering (1) how the print looks on the bench or on the screen (perhaps looking at the film through the aperture plates for the ratios you're considering), (2) historical resources and primary sources (such as interviews with the film director), and (3) what the consensus among third parties seems to be (check IMDb, look at home video releases, and try searching for your film's title and the phrase "aspect ratio"). | ||
===Filmmakers to watch out for=== | ===Filmmakers to watch out for=== | ||