- Curtis Hanson - Director: [Referring to the 1498 painting by Leonardo da Vinci] Imagine "The Last Supper", let's say, to take an obvious example. Do you care if you see six disciples or twelve disciples? You know, you're still seeing Jesus in the middle, but you wouldn't be seeing six of the disciples and how they react. Well, that in fact is what happens with pan-and-scan.
- Martin Scorsese - Director: Without seeing the full frame, you're not getting the whole story. You're not getting all the information. Become used to those black bars on top and bottom, and please, remember that you're seeing the entire picture. You're seeing the entire story.