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[Robert Harris]

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[Brian9229]

This is a great set. I'm happy to finally retire my DVD set.

 

[Nelson Au]

I just saw all these titles earlier this year in poor quality discs. So I’m curious to revisit them on these newly made discs. I’ll be curious I end up liking some of the titles better.

 

[French Creek]

Thanks for the brief reviews. Most welcome.

 

[bujaki]

Any Words... on Mary?

 

[B-ROLL]

Any Words... on Mary?

Mary .. Last I heard she was quite contrary ...

 

[bujaki]

Mary .. Last I heard she was quite contrary ...

That would be Mary, Mary, another movie.

 

[Robert Harris]

Any Words... on Mary?

Sorry. Didn’t look at it. It’s an extra. Up-rezzed.

 

[dana martin]

That would be Mary, Mary, another movie.

yeah Hitchcock didn't have anything to do with that one!

 

[Mark-P]

I just watched Kino's Blu-ray of "Murder!" Here is the perfect example of why the correct masking should be used for an early talkie with a 1.19:1 aspect ratio and not "open-matte" 1.33:1 which this presentation is.

Left side crew equipment visible:

Left side edge of set visible (this is supposed to be a small enclosed prison visiting/interrogation room):

 

[Robert Harris]

I just watched Kino's Blu-ray of "Murder!" Here is the perfect example of why the correct masking should be used for an early talkie with a 1.19:1 aspect ratio and not "open-matte" 1.33:1 which this presentation is.

Left side crew equipment visible:
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Left side edge of set visible (this is supposed to be a small enclosed prison visiting/interrogation room):
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Agreed. Quite correct.

 

[Gary16]

I just watched Kino's Blu-ray of "Murder!" Here is the perfect example of why the correct masking should be used for an early talkie with a 1.19:1 aspect ratio and not "open-matte" 1.33:1 which this presentation is.

Left side crew equipment visible:
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Left side edge of set visible (this is supposed to be a small enclosed prison visiting/interrogation room):
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Has this been reported to Kino? They should fix it.

 

[Robert Harris]

Has this been reported to Kino? They should fix it.

I’ll ask.

As an aside, seeing the matte open, can be quite educational. Some filmmakers protected, while some did not. Hitchcock and De Mille are among them.

 

[Mark-P]

Has this been reported to Kino? They should fix it.

I’ll ask.

As an aside, seeing the matte open, can be quite educational. Some filmmakers protected, while some did not. Hitchcock and De Mille are among them.

Honestly I only posted the images for educational purposes. I didn't want people to pile on to Kino, as they tend not to respond well to criticism. It's really a minor issue, as those were the only two shots I even noticed that had things revealed that you weren't supposed to see. I think the next time I watch the movie, I will use my projector's blanking feature to mask about 140 pixels on the left side of the image.

 

[Robert Harris]

I don’t see it as a big deal.

much rather see them release more Ealing than go back and do a fix. I’m certain released what was delivered.