(The original) The Shining: filmed on a 1.37:1 negative for display on a 1.33:1 TV or matting to 1.85:1 in theater (see 1, 2, 3 and many other sources). So why does my PC's DVD player grab screenshots at 1.50:1? [more inside]
posted by Tuwa on Sep 30, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm going to backcountry Alaska to work for 3 months. What should I do in my spare time? [more inside]
posted by joshuaconner on May 10, 2006 - 26 answers