Recent content by Ken Groulx

Upon viewing this disc, I feel compelled to echo Roizman's sentiments; Friedkin's revision of The French Connection looks terrible, even ridiculous. I really have no issue with manipulating the color in a fashion different from its original release if it honestly would have benefitted in some...

Disappointing, to say the least. Especially since it probably doesn't have enough of a fan base to be revisited any time in the near future. Thanks for saving me $25 bucks though... Ken.

Never mind the unenlightened Robert. The words "Highly Recommended" from you is all the review I need.

This is all wonderful news, and there are some great suggestions for titles here, but how many are coming to HD? I was under the impression after Warners last chat that their catalog titles would be released in HD in conjunction with their standard DVD counterparts. Yet I was massively...

This combo disc strategy is utterly pointless for a title that is released in conjunction with the standard DVD. I was under the impression this would be a flagship title for HD-DVD. If it really is merely a single layer disc, that would be a shame for such a great looking and sounding movie...

Herb, I see you're Canadian, as am I, and I was wondering if you've noticed that this movie isn't distributed by Warner up here in the Great White North. IIFC, it was released through TVA(?) Is it the same disc? The packaging didn't even indicate if it was anamorphic.

Am I correct in assuming these will be among the early titles Warner will release on Blu-ray in conjunction with their standard DVDs?

I've always loved the Harper movies, and am surprised that they still aren't available on DVD. These two titles, and the others mentioned here should definately be inquired about during the next Warner chat.

I received my boxed set from Columbia House Canada, and disc two of The Wild Bunch works fine on all my players.

I wasn't familiar with that Denon model, but yes, you're right, many newer consumer turntables do in fact have a built-in preamp that can be enabled/disabled depending on your system. (I absent-mindedly assumed you were looking at a model that didn't). I actually have a Sony PSLX250H as a...

First off, if your receiver doesn't have a phono input, you'll need to purchase a phono preamp; prices vary, but they're fairly cheap in general. Regarding cost: If vinyl isn't your main source for musical listening, then the $200 you're willing to spend is fair enough for casual use...

That's a shame about Papillon; it deserves better. Still, a great bargain for the entire collection though.

Is Papillon just a repackaging of the original DVD, or does it have a new transfer?

Carlo, the "problem" you are experiencing is not technical. It is a result of the mix itself, which was done by Nick Didia, who also did surround mixes for The Thorns and the recent Springsteen record, among others. Sometimes he opts not to use the rears or the center; in fact, he rarely employs...

I read on another forum that it's actually the back of the disc that is mislabeled. BTW, what is up with the interview with Jon Lovitz?