Not exact matches
Framing the film in its 1.85:1
widescreen theatrical aspect ratio (as opposed to the DVD's 1.33:1 open matte),
New York Stories» picture is extremely sharp, clean, and detailed.
Working with a mix of technical collaborators old and
new, Villeneuve has once again delivered an impeccably well - crafted film, not least in Deakins» arresting
widescreen lensing, which alternates between vast aerial canvases that capture the epic sprawl of the border land, and closeups so carefully
framed and lit as to show particles of dust dancing on a shaft on sunlight.
Also worth mentioning but not having a significant effect on the viewing experience: the Blu - ray and
new DVD's
framing differs slightly from the original DVD's 1.66:1 «family - friendly
widescreen» presentation, showing a little bit less height and a little bit more width, leaning ever so slightly in one direction depending on the shot.