Tarantino is a purist for 2.35:1 'Scope. The Open Matte is not his approved framing. In fact, you will occasionally see a microphone boom or the edge of a set. However, for cinematography nerds, it’s a treasure trove. You get to see exactly how Robert Richardson lit the frame outside the theatrical crop.
He would find out soon enough.
The Bride turned off the screen.
To create a "cinematic" look, the top and bottom of the filmed frame are "matted" or blocked out. Kill Bill - Vol 1 -2003- OPEN MATTE -1080p Web-...