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Old 11-07-2006, 07:00 PM
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Just checked a DVD recording of a film that was on this afternoon: I COULD GO ON SINGING - Judy Garland, Dirk Bogarde, sixties drama musical Britflick - off of Channel 4 - and my jaw hit the floor in shock/surprise/pleasure... they broadcast it in glorious 2.35:1 widescreen, instead of their usual cropped 1.85:1.

Did anyone else notice? :eek: (stupid question)

Was it a one-off?
Was it a mistake?
Will Channel 4 do it again?

I hope so. Anyone know anything about this?

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Well, anyone?

I'll guess I'll find out on Monday. They're showing The Quiller Memorandum, and I'm pretty sure that was shot in 2.35:1. Can't wait to see whether they show it like that.
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Well, anyone?

I'll guess I'll find out on Monday. They're showing The Quiller Memorandum, and I'm pretty sure that was shot in 2.35:1. Can't wait to see whether they show it like that.
And was it?

Like you, I saw "I could go on singing" - I could hardly believe my eyes!!
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Well, I recorded The Quiller Memorandum. Usually when a film changes from proper widescreen, it's the first shot/edit, after the director's name.

The first show was 2.35:1.

The second shot was 2.35:1... then it changed to 1.85:1!

Gutted. But I've ordered the DVD in 2.35, so I'm happy lol.
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