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  1. Matt_P

    HELP! If you had $1000 to spend on a TV, what would you get?

    Tell me more. Are you speaking of an InFocus projector? What model (there seems to be at least a couple X1s on CC's website)? How often does one need to replace a bulb, and how pricey are they? Possibly some stupid questions: Did you just hook up an HD reciever to view HD programming? Can you...
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    HELP! If you had $1000 to spend on a TV, what would you get?

    I'm looking to get a new TV, and am willing to spend a grand (or less...). I've been considering some HD models, mostly CRTs from Samsung (30'' 16:9 or 32" 4:3). Still, HD sets are kind of pricey, and for a grand, they're kind of small. Also, I would need an HD set with an integrated tuner...
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    Amazon/Tribeca Short Film Competition

    Sorry mods...please move to the Movies forum. :b
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    Amazon/Tribeca Short Film Competition

    The Amazon Theater/Tribeca Film Festival Short Film Competition began today. You can view and rate the films at http://www.amazon.com/screeningroom (you need to sign in at Amazon to access the theater). Just something you may want to check out.
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    Errol Morris Collection Release?

    I saw a flyer for these titles in MGM's When Will I Be Loved (strange marketing choice), but I don't have it any longer. Rest assured, they're coming.
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: L'Eclisse - The Criterion Collection (RECOMMENDED).

    Simply a beautiful film and a splendid set. One of the best releases so far this year.
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    Closer - only a Superbit version?

    The trailer is included. I find it interesting this release is still dubbed a Superbit, even though there are trailers, a motion menu, and a music video. My take at dOc: http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/sho...w.php3?ID=7137
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    Best value HDTV with integrated tuner?

    Somebody's got to have an opinion!
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    Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement: May 24 (now JULY 12)

    No, I knew going in how the film would be structured, but I felt like Jeunet's heart was in the war sequences, while the other material seemed rather labored. Just my take. We should probably try to focus conversation on the DVD....
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    Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement: May 24 (now JULY 12)

    This was a real disappointment for me; though visually stunning, it seemed as though Jeunet wanted to make a straight war picture, but got bogged down in the somewhat forced interludes. Audrey did a fine job, but her search had little gravity for me, and the end was rather cliched. Amelie is...
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    Best value HDTV with integrated tuner?

    Hello all. Sorry if this is a rehash of a previous topic. I'm in the market for an affordable 16:9 HDTV with an integrated tuner. I've had my eye on some Samsung models (a 26" and a 30") that run for under a grand. Right now, I wouldn't want to spend much more than this. These seem like solid...
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    Terence Malick Special Editions?

    I'd love to see an SE of The Thin Red Line more than anyone, but I've started to get more realistic about the prospect; Malick avoids special features, and I don't think the 6 hour cut was intended for release. Prove me wrong, Fox!
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Night And The City - The Criterion Collection (RECOMMENDED).

    La Commare secca is a beauty! My review should be up tomorrow at dOc. A very comprehensive job, Herb.
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    2046 coming out this week

    Where's the best place to pick up the HK release? There seems to be mixed opinions on the subject.
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    ur favorite Albums that last the test of time, and why

    Radiohead - Kid A
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    Criterion announces Kagemusha dvd with Lucas & Coppola interviews

    Looking forward to seeing the cover art...
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    2046 coming out this week

    I really really want to see this, but I think I'll wait for the official HK release, which should be better than the Face disc...any word on its release date? Nice Chungking Express sig, ThomasC.
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    Criterion's The Battle of Algiers & John Cassavetes: Five Films announced!

    Hey Josh- Here's my take on Algiers at digitallyOBSESSED, which includes a description of the gorgeous packaging (at first I was a bit disappointed this didn't come in a 3-disc keepcase, but I've come to like the digipak quite a bit): http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/sho...w.php3?ID=6535...
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    Kino's Wong Kar-Wai Collection

    I haven't seen any discussion on this yet, so I thought I'd get a thread going. Kino's set, due 10/19, includes: As Tears Go By (first R1 release) Days of Being Wild (first R1 release) Chungking Express (same Miramax DVD) Fallen Angels (remastered) Happy Together (remastered)...
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    Criterion's The Battle of Algiers & John Cassavetes: Five Films announced!

    Here's my take (in progress) at digitallyOBSESSED: http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/sho...w.php3?ID=6463 It's a beautifully done set, well worth picking up despite the Carney controversy.
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Star Trek: Generations - Special Collector's Edition

    Here's my take at digitallyOBSESSED!: http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/sho...w.php3?ID=6360
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    DVD Review HTF Review: The Martian Chronicles

    I'm reviewing this for digitallyOBSESSED! Each part has its own opening and closing credits. The end credits are preceded by a "next time" preview. This looks to be the complete, originally broadcasted version, though I'm not sure if the "additional 20 minutes" merely indicates this, or if...
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    Will SeaQuest ever make it to DVD?

    I was a fan of this show, too. Roy Schieder did a fine job, as did much of the cast. I'd love to revisit it on disc.
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    2046 US release?

    True, Dan. I wasn't aware WKW was going back to shoot additional bits. He's certainly notorious for tweaking his films till the last possible second.
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    _2001: A Space Odyssey_ in 35mm — not 70mm — at the Arclight (but not the Dome), next week. UPDATE.

    I saw 2001 in 70mm locally at the Heights theater a while back. Simply breathtaking stuff. Like Lawrence of Arabia, this must be experienced in the theater, on 70mm.
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    2046 US release?

    Hey all, Being a fan of Wong Kar-Wai, I've wanted to see 2046 ever since I heard it was in the works. It looks like another superb effort--a kind of sci-fi/futuristic quasi-sequel to In the Mood for Love. It garnered praise at Cannes (but was overshadowed by a little editorial/documentary...
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    Bill Cosby: Himself - 8/10

    Thanks for grounding us, Rob. :) Even though this debate brings up a legitimate question, I think it's safe to say either ratio will provide nearly two hours of solid comedy (though I do prefer the roomier 1.85.....:D )
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    Bill Cosby: Himself - 8/10

    That's what we call a conundrum. :D
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    Bill Cosby: Himself - 8/10

    Good question, Adam. I see what you're saying Zachary, but what determines the true OAR in this case? It was clearly shot 1.85:1, so should this be considered the OAR, or the modified TV ratio, for which you say it was "intended" for?
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    Bill Cosby: Himself - 8/10

    I compared the widescreen and fullscreen transfers during my review. The 1.85:1 anamorphic image clearly contains more picture information on the sides and is not a vertically cropped 1.37:1. This may have been a dual venue title, but I'm not certain. It seems clear the camera operators were...
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