As anyone who’s seen “Roma” has already told you, the best way to watch Alfonso Cuarón’s wrenching drama is in a movie theater.
If that’s not possible, fret not: The acclaimed film made its Netflix premiere this weekend, allowing you to take in the crisp black-and-white cinematography and absorbing narrative from the comfort of your own home.
Before you do that, consult this guide on the best practices for viewing the movie on your TV.The first few rules are fairly simple and common — turn off motion smoothing or interpolation, set your color temperature to “normal,” and enable Hdr.
Motion smoothing is anathema among filmmakers and cinephiles (including Tom Cruise and Chris McQuarrie), making that on no surprise.However, the guide’s rationale for the temperature setting is of note: “‘Warm’ color temperature can make the film appear tinted sepia or yellow.
When set to ‘cool’ the film can appear overly blue.
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