Blockbuster is enjoying incredible profits even during our current economic stagnation. Part of the reason is the growth in DVD rentals, the profits from which they DO NOT have to share with the studios. Unfortunately, they have chosen, on a corporate level, to carry only pan and scan versions of movies in their stores. I understand that not everyone owns a big screen TV, and many do not want to give up part of their viewing area to black bars. But I think we should be given the choice! Many DVD's have both choices (double-sided); that's great. So is the brilliant way that "Shrek" was marketed, with TWO discs enclosed with both choices. But many films are being sold in two versions, and Blockheader, er, Ballbuster, er, Blockbuster has chosen ONLY pan and scan. (One recent example was "Cats and Dogs").
Blockbuster employees have been instructed to BS their patrons as to why the W-I-D-E-S-C-R-E-E-N is not available. I urge movie lovers to badger Blockbuster about this policy. Let your voice be heard.
I cannot take credit for the image below. But whoever developed it has hit the nail on the head, IMHO.
....an option would be great for BOTH sides....some movies, I may feel like watching in widescreen.
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