SteveK
Supporting Actor
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2000
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I was previously under the impression that Independent Film Channel (IFC) shows all their movies in OAR. However, I no longer believe that is true. Last night, I watched "Eight Men Out" which I had previously recorded on my PVR. The movie was presented full frame. Previously, I had seen a portion of "The Gods Must Be Crazy". Not only was it presented full frame, but at least the opening 10 minutes was cut from the movie! At first I thought my PVR had simply started late, but even the schedule showed that only 90 minutes was allocated to this movie.
Although IFC shows independent movies you'd be unlikely to see anywhere else, they don't seem to care about artistic integrity, as evidenced by full screen presentations or even abridged versions. What gives?
Fortunately, Sundance Channel (part of the Showtime Unlimited package) seems to show everything in OAR and full-length. I was hoping that IFC would be another channel for OAR presentations, but apparently that is not always the case. I'm disappointed to say the least.
Steve K.
Although IFC shows independent movies you'd be unlikely to see anywhere else, they don't seem to care about artistic integrity, as evidenced by full screen presentations or even abridged versions. What gives?
Fortunately, Sundance Channel (part of the Showtime Unlimited package) seems to show everything in OAR and full-length. I was hoping that IFC would be another channel for OAR presentations, but apparently that is not always the case. I'm disappointed to say the least.
Steve K.