KFSF TELEFUTURA 66

Well, it appears that someone at KFSF reads my reviews. How reassuring. After my older review about their GRIT TV station broadcasting 4:3 films as widescreen, leaving the image to look stretched and scrunched, someone went and fixed the problem (or so it would appear).
My background; I worked in the local film and video industry from the late 80s up through the mid 90s as a camera operator, grip, stage manager, and a few other things. I was routinely around BETACam cameras, Arriflex and Panavision motion picture cameras, lights, stages and what not, so I have a kind of knowledge that I was able to apply here. And I’m glad the KFSF people read my review and listened.
All the best.
OLD REVIEW;
The only reason this station gets 2 stars in stead of 4 or 5 is because during broadcasts that feature films shot in a 4:3 aspect ratio the station broadcasts those same films in widescreen. Which means you get this image that’s been stretched showing squat characters and scenary. I tried emailing the station but it bounced, and I really don’t feel like calling.
KFSF needs to contact GRIT TV in Vallejo, and tell them to straighten out their act and double check that they’re broadcasting films in the proper aspect ratio. Because otherwise it’s highly annoying.