uncledougie
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As long as the 5.1 track is included, I don’t find it a problem because I, too, manually set my audio options, if any, prior to watching a film. Since some surround tracks are created later from films that were originally presented in mono, it would seem prudent to set the original format as the default audio (5.1, stereo, mono) and allow for selection of the different formats by the viewer. What’s problematic is when original tracks aren’t offered if they’re locatable, to accommodate purists (the new 4K of Cinderella comes to mind which omits previously available original mono), even if most viewers end up preferring something different. I have Is Paris Burning? preordered, so hoping it shows up promptly. It’s sure to be an upgrade from my old laserdisc version. I share some if the reservations about the film that Mr. Harris’s remarks reflect, but it’s nonetheless a worthwhile take on the historical times only a little over 20 years removed when the film premiered. I also have always been partial to the Maurice Jarre score, having long had the CD soundtrack.Out of habit, I always manually select my audio option before playing the movie.