Linked Stones

That's Entertainment
$9.99
I know what you're thinking...who would want to watch the 'standard' version of a movie when they can watch the 'original widescreen?' Well, i've found that to be true in every case...except for all three That's Entertainment movies. Luckily, these discs are double-sided, with the widescreen on one side and the standard on the other.

Typically, a 'standard' or 'full-screen' version of a film is obtained by taking the original widescreen presentation, zooming in on the center of the image, and eliminating the sides to make it fill up the screen on an old-school 4:3 CRT television. If you're a movie buff, then you know how annoying that practice is, as you lose picture information off to the sides, and sometimes on the top.

But in this ONE instance, i strenuously recommend watching the 'standard' version side for all the movies. The reason is this...the vast majority of these old musicals that are showcased on this box set were originally shot with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1 (4:3). That was the old screen standard of most movies up until the 1950's, when little by little, more movies began to switch over to filming in widescreen ratios. It's also why televisions were that same size ratio (4:3) for more than 50 years. They were just matching the movie studios' frame ratio at that time.

When the studios came out with VHS/DVD versions of their movies, they were often released in the 'standard' or 'full-screen' versions as described above. So, the standard version is basically changing a new movie to fit on an old TV. But with the widescreen versions of That's Entertainment, they're doing the opposite. They've changed an old movie to fit on a new TV. Many of the shots in the widescreen version of these films were cropped on the top or bottom to change the shape of the image to fit on a newer, widescreen TV. There are many scenes where the image is cut off right at the top of somebody's head, so it will fill up a widescreen TV. Often times, there's a lot of extra stuff going on there that the DVD has now cut out of the image, just to conform with the standards of newer TV's. Often times, the picture was zoomed in so much that it felt really crowded, with no deep visual field for the context of the scene in the movie.

That said, it DOES mean that any genuine widescreen images will appear with letterboxes on all 4 sides of the image. But if you are a film buff, and want to see the clips of these old films as they were intended to be seen, do yourself and watch the 'standard' side of the disc. If you don't you'll end up watching some very doctored cut ups from scenes.

So, my advice? Watch all three movies in their STANDARD definition cases, so you can take advantage of seeing the ENTIRE movie, as the directors intended them.

I hope i was able to help some folks.

That's Entertainment
$2.99
I know what you're thinking...who would want to watch the 'standard' version of a movie when they can watch the 'original widescreen?' Well, i've found that to be true in every case...except for all three That's Entertainment movies. Luckily, these discs are double-sided, with the widescreen on one side and the standard on the other.

Typically, a 'standard' or 'full-screen' version of a film is obtained by taking the original widescreen presentation, zooming in on the center of the image, and eliminating the sides to make it fill up the screen on an old-school 4:3 CRT television. If you're a movie buff, then you know how annoying that practice is, as you lose picture information off to the sides, and sometimes on the top.

But in this ONE instance, i strenuously recommend watching the 'standard' version side for all the movies. The reason is this...the vast majority of these old musicals that are showcased on this box set were originally shot with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1 (4:3). That was the old screen standard of most movies up until the 1950's, when little by little, more movies began to switch over to filming in widescreen ratios. It's also why televisions were that same size ratio (4:3) for more than 50 years. They were just matching the movie studios' frame ratio at that time.

When the studios came out with VHS/DVD versions of their movies, they were often released in the 'standard' or 'full-screen' versions as described above. So, the standard version is basically changing a new movie to fit on an old TV. But with the widescreen versions of That's Entertainment, they're doing the opposite. They've changed an old movie to fit on a new TV. Many of the shots in the widescreen version of these films were cropped on the top or bottom to change the shape of the image to fit on a newer, widescreen TV. There are many scenes where the image is cut off right at the top of somebody's head, so it will fill up a widescreen TV. Often times, there's a lot of extra stuff going on there that the DVD has now cut out of the image, just to conform with the standards of newer TV's. Often times, the picture was zoomed in so much that it felt really crowded, with no deep visual field for the context of the scene in the movie.

That said, it DOES mean that any genuine widescreen images will appear with letterboxes on all 4 sides of the image. But if you are a film buff, and want to see the clips of these old films as they were intended to be seen, do yourself and watch the 'standard' side of the disc. If you don't you'll end up watching some very doctored cut ups from scenes.

So, my advice? Watch all three movies in their STANDARD definition cases, so you can take advantage of seeing the ENTIRE movie, as the directors intended them.

I hope i was able to help some folks.

Precious Stones & Metal Necklace - CRYSTAL IN GOLD (1SZ)
$44.00
It takes a thick, linked chain to suspend so many cut crystals and teardrop charms. Metallic and crystal necklace sweeps along the nape of your neck with precision cuts. Each bauble stone catches the light with every turn. Charmed pieces create a soft swag of precious metals and stones. Closes with an adjustable lobster claw clasp for a secure hold.

Wilder
$2.99
Rutger can come onto the screen & you no you are going to see a wonderful performance. Wilder has a good pliot good actors and the music isn't to bad either. I own this movie and I enjoyed watching this flick. I am a huge Rutger Hauer fan he does not get the credit he really really deserves! Rutger Hauer and Pam Grier are very good together in this movie they have a very good chemistry together. They bounce off one another brilliantly. It's a thriller/mystery with some romance and some very touching moments that Rutger does so well because he is such a good actor. If you are a Rutger Hauer & Pam Grier fan I suggest that you get this movie.