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I have this great movie on DVD-R in its 2:35 widescreen splender!!

posted 16 years ago by classicstarletsfan
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I recently got this movie on DVD-R and its very special because its from a HD recording and its in its true 2:35 ratio so its the true widescreen version and what a difference this makes from the always seen pan and scan versions on VHS and laserdisc and, when shown on TV.

When this movie has been shown on TV, it was shown in widescreen during the first 2 or 3 minutes and, goes to pan and scan after the words fade of who directed it.

The widescreen version I have is remastered and truly appears as if the studio released this to DVD!! There is a small logo at the bottom right of the screen that says "INHD only on cable tv". I have no idea what HD channel had shown this but, no matter, I am truly thankful to have this in widescreen and that it looks so sharp and is remastered. It is the complete unedited and ad free version so it must have been shown on some HD pay channel.

Now here is the strange thing about this DVD-R: When it plays, the movie is in the 1:85 ratio and, of course you are not seeing the complete picture this way and, so, the TV I have is a Sony Wega 32 inch which has a feature on it which is a 16:9 enhanced thing where when you have a DVD that says on it "enhanced for widescreen TVs" ,this feature on the Sony will make the movie seem HD as you do not see the scan lines at all!

Well, what I tried is, I first put the DVD player into the 16:9 mode and then did this with the Sony and, oh man was I very pleasented surprised to find the picture was then in its 2:35 ratio!!!!! I tested this about 3 times as I would go to a scene, and make a note of the sides of the movie and then, put it back to the 16:9 mode and WOW, sure enough, there was the FULL image, as the director filmed it!!!!!!!

And also, I mentioned the logo thing on the right side of the screen and, this is shown just a little part of it when the dvd plays in the 1:85 ratio but of course when I fix it to play the 2:35 ratio, then you see the logo fully.
I believe that if Paramount does put this wonderful movie to DVD it will look just as good as my version as it looks so sharp and clean and is remastered!!.

I just had to share my joy about this with you as its really exciting to finally have this in all its 2:35 widescreen splender!!!!!!!!!! :)

[–] gressos 16 years ago

That's very interesting,since I've been watching this film from its original release date and never had a chance to watch it in this format on TV.
I happen to have some other films on DVD-R made of DIGITV transmission and I can confirm that what you say is absolutely true.
Could you tell me where you bought this version from or make me a copy(for a price,of course)?

[–] d5ive 16 years ago

Can you say where you got it?

[–] classicstarletsfan 16 years ago

it was recorded off some HD channel and they aired it in its full 2:35 ratio and this truly does look like it was released by Paramount as the image is super and is remastered. A friend got it recorded for me on DVD-R. It was a very rare showing of it in HD and in its true widescreen of 2:35. I really feel so lucky to have this as I know its VERY rare!

[–] mikeharrris1975 16 years ago

Was it aired in the United States--is that where your recording was made? Thanks.

[–] hodie 16 years ago

Was the original music on it? (For example, John Lennon's "Oh My Love")

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[–] suprjoint 15 years ago

I also have the INHD version in widescreen, looks amazing, if anyone needs it message me and we can work something out.

[–] ohserase 15 years ago

I'd love a copy. Please message me. Ty

[–] ohserase 15 years ago

To the two guys who have this in widescreen, can I get a copy from you? I contacted both of you with no response. I hope to hear from you. Thank you.

[–] gressos 15 years ago

I am also interested in a widescreen copy of this film.Please mail me so we can arrange it.
GEORGE

[–] tony-1181 15 years ago

http://cinemageddon.org/details.php?id=17370

[–] gressos 15 years ago

Awesome print!!!!Million thanks.

[–] ohserase 15 years ago

Have you purchased from that website? So it's in it's original 2:35 widescreen? What about the music? For example, when Kristy and Matt Dillion go for a boat ride, is it "All My Love" by John Lennon playing? Thank you.

[–] gressos 15 years ago

Yes,it is the original aspect ratio and the colour is pristine.
I have so far watched every version available(Asian import,VHS rip)and this one is beyond comparison.
And yes,the Lennon song is included.
Sincerely thanks to the guy who gave the link or uploaded it.Try it,you'll download it very easily.They seed helpfully and you register for free.

[–] tpeters_iii 15 years ago

Hey !!!! can I order a copy of "Little Darlings" in (widescreen) from you ??

Thanks!!!! ted

[–] tpeters_iii 15 years ago

Hey !!! Is "Little darlings" still available in widescreen (2:35:1) ??

Thanks A Lot !!!!

[–] Linda1973 15 years ago

Amazon.com has this for rent now for 2.99 and it is 2:35 widescreen. You can get the HD rental for 3.99. Also, the John Lennon song "Oh My Love" is included. Seems to be all the original music.

[–] Daniel_Klugh 14 years ago

"2:35"?!? Thats one narrow picture! Tbhat's like a strip of film!

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Daniel Klugh

[–] SlasherFreak 14 years ago

I just saw this movie for the 1st time and I loved it. I made myself a dvd-r from the YouTube uploads so yeah the quality wasn't THE best but still watchable. I really wanna get this HD version you guys are talking about and that link provided for the place to download won't let me register because it says it has reached it's user limit or something.

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[–] Jessexxxy 14 years ago

You can download it from warez.bb, also.

Since it's unavailable on DVD in widescreen, what alternative do fans have until they release it onto DVD. Once they do, then I'll support it.

[–] preppy-3 14 years ago

I just saw this on FLIX. The soundtrack was the original...but it was NOT in widescreen! Only at the opening and closing credits. I'm really surprised because usually FLIX is better than this! Also some of the jokes don't make sense in the crummy pan & scan print.

[–] frwhl 14 years ago

Does this "INHD only on cable tv" version have the original music, by chance, or is it the redone version? I have VHS original blue box. 1980 release immediately after the movie came out. They have sold as much as $39 on eBay, if excellent, as this one is...