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03-03-2004, 12:28 AM
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Duplex - Uh, why use two discs?
Well, I just saw that Duplex has two discs inside the case.
One is "Widescreen with Features"
The other is "Fullscreen"
So, I'm trying to figure this out...the runtime on the movie is 89 minutes. Why in the hell couldn't they just put them on one disc or make it a flipper? Just doesn't make sense, especially on a movie like this. Guess I have two choices A) Sell the Fullscreen disc to some schmuck who doesn't know better or B) Use the Fullscreen version as a coaster. Either way works for me!
The movie, after drinking a couple of beers, had a few funny moments, . It wasn't great. It wasn't bad. It was just there. I guess after living in a duplex and an apartment and having noisy-ass neighbors, I can relate.
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03-03-2004, 03:19 AM
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Why two discs?
Maybe so the DVD producers did not want to sacrifice picture quality? It may only be 89mins but two versions at 89mins plus extras sure eats up disc space. Space that could be used for a better bit-rate. Which in turn leads to a better picture.
But I'm just quessing here. Anyone else have any theories?
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03-03-2004, 03:39 AM
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It can boost the sales.
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03-03-2004, 01:59 PM
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I HATE 2-disc sets!
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03-03-2004, 05:25 PM
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The dictionary definition of duplex is "having two parts or elements". So it couldn't really be a "Duplex" unless it had 2 DVD's. That's the real reason.
Sorry, couldn't resist. 
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03-03-2004, 06:26 PM
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Personally, I like this idea much better than seperate wide and full releases. It would cut down on customer confusion on many levels.
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03-03-2004, 08:09 PM
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Ah, the extras...or lack there of!
Good theories, good smart-ass-isms and good conversation.
As for picture and sound, it was pretty good in the video departmet, and okay in the sound department. Sound was fun during a few select scenes. Anyway, I was just curious as to why the two discs. Cutting down on sales-package versions is okay.
For me, I would love for studios to make a DVD cover for Fullscreen that was all zoomed in, edges chopped and you could barely make out the title of the movie. That would be full screen. Then, for widescreen, so everything on the cover, all of the title, etc. so they can see right on the package what they're getting. LOL! |
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03-03-2004, 08:10 PM
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Well, all DVDs were SUPPOSED to include BOTH versions to satisfy everyone when the format was launched, but the "foolscreen" version was usually dropped if it was a long movie or they had a lot of extras to put on the disc. The yokels at Wal-Mart complained about them black bars though, which started dual releases rather than just telling them to shut up and deal with it. (At the very least, they could just enable the auto pan-and-scan to crop the picture and be done with it.)
I'd much rather have both versions included than have to make sure I'm getting the "right" one, or even worse not having it available at all, but it's silly to do it on 2 separate discs. Those who aren't obsessive collectors will probably sell off the disc they don't want, and I don't think the movie studio will like that.
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03-04-2004, 01:08 AM
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Disc one, which includes the widescreen version plus extras, is a dual-layer disc.
Disc two, which includes the "full frame" version, is a single-layer disc.
I'm sure this method is cheaper than releasing two seperate editions of the film. This method should also be used more (by studios similar to MGM and FOX).
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03-04-2004, 07:57 AM
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I would love for studios to make a DVD cover for Fullscreen that was all zoomed in, edges chopped and you could barely make out the title of the movie.... Then, for widescreen, so everything on the cover, all of the title, etc. so they can see right on the package what they're getting.
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I know you're kidding, but frankly, I've never understood why this idea hasn't been tried. Package the full screen version with the DVD case portrait, the widescreen with the DVD case landscape. No confusion.
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03-04-2004, 12:44 PM
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The copy I rented only had one disc in the case, widescreen with bonus features.
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03-04-2004, 06:31 PM
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