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Well, all of us have to make due with what we have available to us. For most of us, screenshots might not be accurate enough in comparison to a movie in motion on a much larger screen than a 43" monitor.

Anybody remember how much that Japanese Blu-ray cost?

I'm not offended, but DVDBeaver screenshots are not respected by many HTF members.

:laugh: Are you serious posting those here.

I don't know, but what wondering what you based your stated opinion on. I watched the Criterion Channel stream and it didn't appear dark to me.

Are you basing your opinion about the Criterion Blu-ray on those screenshots?

Looks great if it was in 1.66 or 1.85.

Yeah, but you lose picture quality doing so.

Furthermore, this Criterion Blu-ray will be derived from a new 4K scan which wasn’t the case for the Japanese disc.

No offense to RAH, but that post means nothing until we hear something from Criterion.

What makes you think they're finally getting the message?

Before this announcement, if Criterion had decided to release this Blu-ray in 1.66 ratio, there wouldn't have been much controversy and that most of us would have applauded them releasing it in widescreen format. Oh well!

As much as I have a problem with Criterion not offering this movie in widescreen format, there is no doubt this disc will look significantly better than that Japanese disc due to the below excerpt from Criterion's site. New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the...

That's our right! You don't like it then stop reading this thread. Problem solved!

Then don't tell others to deal with it because we're all dealing with it in our own way.

We are all dealing with it, with some of us refusing to buy this Blu-ray. If that upsets you then that's too bad because I have no problem with you buying this Blu-ray. That's your decision, the same for me, it's my decision to not buy this Blu-ray.

I'll never applaud other people doing the wrong thing.

Shocking!:laugh: Anyhow, on to the next title controversy.:)

The HBO Max stream is derived from the same source as the Criterion and iTunes streams. Nothing new here!

I've been accused of being many things, but being a purist isn't one of them.:laugh:

What aspect ratio do you think this Blu-ray should have a released in? Or your ratio preference?

I disagree it's the same argument as Ridgemont High wasn't about aspect ratio.

Let's remember that Citizen Kane was released by Criterion through an agreement with Warner Home Video. A Star is Born was a Warner Archive release so it's not surprising that it's not being streamed anywhere yet, not even on HBO Max as it seems like WA is trying to protect their WA disc sales.

If it was a Warner Home Video title via Criterion, like Citizen Kane then I can see it on iTunes. However, with this old UA title that is now controlled by Janus Films, I have a feeling it's going to be exclusive to the Criterion Blu-ray and The Criterion Channel.

I was actually expecting it to be 1.66, instead of a 1.37 aspect.

Well, at this time, I'm refusing to purchase this Blu-ray. With that said, aren't we discussing the ratios?

I could see it being projected at 1.66.

That is one of the things that Criterion is counting on.

I wouldn't call it anger, but disappointment. At least, that's what I am right now.

Their arrogance comes through with their messaging here. Yet, just looking at the film you can plainly see that the framing top to bottom isn't right in 1.37.