Awesome responses fellas! You have left me much to think about. While I am a casual gamer, I do like multiplayer games so the X-box has the slight edge there. However, the machine will be used primarily to show DVDs but I don't mind buying the remote. I really need to decide what 2-3 games I'm...
Great. Thanks for both your opinions. I must admit I'm leaning towards the X-box because of X-box Live but since most of my friends have PS2 systems, I would have greater access to games with that system. Thanks again for your input. If anyone else cares to respond, I welcome other opinions. :)
I'm really not a gamer, but my DVD player is on its last legs and I need a new machine. I thought about replacing it with a game console since all I would like the ability to play games and only require two features from my DVD player: *Component video out *Optical audio out It's getting...
Great review, Ron. I saw this the night it premiered (New York, LA and Omaha) and loved it. This movie is alternatively thought provoking and funny - hilariously funny for those who have lived in the Omaha area. You almost have to be local to "get" the mockery of the Woodmen tower cake, the...
I stopped at Circuit City right after they opened to pick this one up since David Lambert's roundup showed they had the best price. The clerk there tried to look it up and said that he had no record of this movie coming out today. Next I went to the local Best Buy over lunch and checked the...
I've asked for this one here a few times myself. I would really love to see this DVD.
For those interested in a little Crossroads (the actual intersection where the bluesmen sold their souls) history, Slate has put up an interesting peice about it: http://slate.msn.com/?id=2073792
If you want to know all the DVDs from retailers advertisements, check out Sales Circular.com. I've found this site to be an invaluable tool in conjunction with David's wonderful roundup!
Count me in as another who got the incredible Pulp Fiction/Jackie Brown $5 off deal + a free From Dusk 'til Dawn at my local Best Buy. What a great deal, one which I would have never known about without HTF and Mr. Lambert. Thanks much David!
Wow, what a great article! I'm looking forward to many more articles from Mr. Harris. I can only hope that this additional exposure on The Bits will add to the legendary status that the film preservation/restoration community, cinemaphiles and members of HTF have known for a long time. Thank you...
Another DVD released (or after further research may be a price reduction) today but previously unmentioned is The Center of the World.
I know that as an indie film this title has limited appeal but I thought my fellow HTFer's would be interested to know that Circuit City has it for $10.99, a...
Some random thoughts on the film since I saw it last night.
Slave 1 - I've never fully understood the attraction that many fans have to Boba Fett, who aside from looking very cool never really lived up to the hype through actions. (Jango on the other hand was everything Boba wasn't in the OT)...
My most watched DVD is probably Dumb & Dumber. It's not even close to making my top 10 favorite all time films but damn, it sure cracks me up everytime.
[SIZE=2]Oh no, they're both sneaky. But "John on the other hand is the kind of sneaky bastard that I could never forgive." The kind that hasn't an ounce of loyalty beyond that which benefits himself and is enjoying his leadership position a little too much. To put it in Shakespearian terms, John...
My hometown loyalties have disappeared. Originally I was pulling for John as he is from Omaha. I don't know him personally but I do know people who know him quite well.
Both John and Rob are assholes. But, Rob is the kind of asshole that afterwards you could have a beer and a few laughs with...
I have my speakers placed just about exactly as the Dolby room diagram that Phil posted.
As someone who has experimented with just about all manners of surround placement (ear level at the sides facing the listening position, just off the rear wall facing the front soundstage, behind and toe'd...
Mostly due to the good value they offer, I prefer Papa John's. They always have a decent special and a large Papa John's pizza is truly large.
I used to be a big Godfather's fan. They are all over here since this is their birthplace and headquarters. Sadly, the quality seems to have gone down...
Definitely the NFL for me. I appreciate the other sports too but the seasons are too long for me to devote much time to following them. I usually get into MLB, NHL and NBA after their respective all-star games.
While it's less about actual filmmaking than it is about the struggle to get a film seen by the public, I recommend RKO 281, the story behind the making of Citizen Kane. It's a great film about a great film. :)
Louis, that's about as high as I have mine but the height that will work best for you depends on your preference for sound and your room. Decide if you want to have a very directional rear soundfield or if you prefer a more diffuse, ambient sound. If you like it really directional, mount them at...
Count me as another disappointed Outpost customer. The email I received this morning says that the back ordered Oz may not be arriving for a month. Rather than wait, I canceled my order and picked it up at Best Buy with a Circuit City ad price match.
I would appreciate it if Outpost/Fry's would...
Joseph - Thanks for the tip on Oz at Outpost. Total price with second-day air is only $35.94. Not too shabby and I've always had good luck with Outpost. (Sure miss that free overnight shipping, though!)
Yes, Daniel, you are right on the money. According to my tape measure the total heighth of the Mini plus bracket is just under 18".
My only complaint is that the speaker doesn't feel real secure when you have them at a 10-degree down angle. The speaker just doesn't sit perfectly flat on the...