DVD experts: what the fuck is "WIDESCREEN" format ?
 

i have a widescreen TV that has a 16:9 aspect screen ratio.

but when i buy "widescreen" DVDs, i stll get black, cut-off margins on top and bottom.

wtf ?

I'll wait and let an "expert" answer.

Most likely in your tv menu settings you can adjust your aspect ratio.

widescreen is what we use to watch movies of your momma. :P

Aspect ratios are listed on the DVD cases. not all movies are filmed in 16x9, they vary.

Its a big pain in the ass and much like anything to do with eletronics everyone does their own thing and gives a juicy middle finger to the end user.