Video/DVD formats

[TACtalk at adelanta.co.uk]

I originally bought the DVD  of PS/SS and have watched it...well, quite a
number of times. A friend asked for the video for Christmas, and I try to
check them through before I give them (nothing so disappointing as a
present that has a fault) and noticed that the video version looked
different to my DVD. I realised that my DVD was widescreen, but the video
was fullscreen-format.

It was amazing how much more of the picture you could see in full-screen;
so last week I went out and bought the DVD in fullscreen (am I addicted or
what??). You lose a bit at the sides, but gain about 20-20% at the top and
bottom of the screen, and the image is larger, which means that you can see
the actors' faces more clearly. I noticed many subtle expressions which I
hadn't seen before, and would recommend the fullscreen DVD to anyone who
doubts Daniel Radcliffe's ability to emote. Facially, he is very good
indeed, and if Cuaron is able to get rid of some of his awkward physical
mannerisms, he will be superb.

Incidentally, I heard that DR's favourite actor is Tobey Maguire; another
actor who goes in for very understated performances. That's rather telling,
I think.

Regards,
Nicholas