In what way is this cropped, Jim? I ask because I can clearly see the usual sidebars for the 1.33 aspect ratio. Perhaps by cropped, you mean the original film image itself is cropped on all four sides and then zoomed in?I have noticed lately that TCM HD has been cropping films shot in the old 1.33 ratio. This morning's showing of 42ND STREET is an example. Not sure whether contacting TCM will help, but has anyone else noticed this?
Likely a broadcast leftover from the old days of overscanning for CRT Televisions. Is it more convenient for stations to just leave the Aspect Ratio at 1.33 for pre widescreen era films, perhaps?You are welcome. It is annoying when cable channels crop movies. If HBO has a movie I want to see, I usually still rent the Blu-ray from Redbox or Family Video so I can see it in the correct aspect ratio.
It almost seems like cable channels are incapable of broadcasting in 1.37 because I've seen almost every different aspect ratio broadcast on TV except 1.37, which I've only seen on Blu-ray.
OK... glad to have that cleared up. I know TCM sometimes shows 2.35 at 1.75, etc and has even shown SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at 1.75. It is kinda the last bastion of getting things right on cable for vintage films. I am happy to be proved wrong. Thanks.
HBO is actually one of the better channels. You never know when it's going to happen, but occasionally they slip in a 2.35 film, black bars top and bottom, but you get the full picture.You are welcome. It is annoying when cable channels crop movies. If HBO has a movie I want to see, I usually still rent the Blu-ray from Redbox or Family Video so I can see it in the correct aspect ratio.
It almost seems like cable channels are incapable of broadcasting in 1.37 because I've seen almost every different aspect ratio broadcast on TV except 1.37, which I've only seen on Blu-ray.