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  1. Tom Logan

    UHD Review A Few Words About While we wait for a few words about...™ West Side Story (2021) -- in 4k UHD

    Of course how we respond to movie actors is the very definition of "subjective," but Natalie Wood's flat, false performance is the main reason I can't bear to watch the '61 version anymore. To paraphrase Mary McCarthy, "Every word she acts is a lie, including 'and' and 'the.'" I never believe...
  2. Tom Logan

    Criterion Press Release: World of Wong Kar Wai (Blu-ray)

    Thanks for the replies and links! (I promise I did check at bluray.com before posting, but must have hit a wrong page there.)
  3. Tom Logan

    Criterion Press Release: World of Wong Kar Wai (Blu-ray)

    I'm not finding reviews anywhere for this set. I need to find out just how outraged I should be... Any links appreciated. :)
  4. Tom Logan

    A Few Words About A few words about…™ The Godfather CODA: The Death of Michael Corleone – in Blu-ray

    Sorry if I wasn't clear: Vito's death in G1 was the "happy death," not Michael's in original GIII. Original GIII ending with Michael's death echoing Vito's muddied original GIII's ending, which Coppola clearly meant to be tragic for Michael. The Coda version now un-muddies the tragic-ness by...
  5. Tom Logan

    Is it possible to reproduce the original look of Eyes Wide Shut on Blu?

    OMG thank you for verifying that this happened. I remembered seeing this in the theatre, and then never saw it again on any home release. Thought it 'twas faulty memory.
  6. Tom Logan

    A Few Words About A few words about…™ The Godfather CODA: The Death of Michael Corleone – in Blu-ray

    The Coda ending now rhymes with GII, instead of original GIII ending that rhymed with Vito's death in G1. Makes sense, definitely more tragic. Wonder why it couldn't have been done the first time around: I'm very glad GIII exists and this Coda version is fine, but I will never get over how...
  7. Tom Logan

    Remote Replacement for Denon AVR E400?

    One button (volume down) on my Denon AVR E400 is now only intermittently responsive. So I'm looking at replacements. As I google trying to replace the remote, I see some on eBay and elsewhere but they look like generic, other-manufacturer replacement remotes, not identical to the original My...
  8. Tom Logan

    PHE Press Release: Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (Blu-ray)

    Does anyone know if the run time will change significantly?
  9. Tom Logan

    PHE Press Release: Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone

    This is the crux of the problem with GFIII. At the end of GFII, Michael has lost his soul, completely, which means that what he has done--paradoxically killing his brother Fredo for the sake of "the family"--is irredeemable. So GFIII is all about his attempted redemption, but to accept the...
  10. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    I was disappointed a few days ago to see TCM present 1965's The Nanny distorted, squished from the top and bottom:
  11. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    A 1947 or 48 (i.e., pre-widescreen) film was shown a few days ago, and it was also stretched to fill 16:9. I still do not like this trend. Prolly time to search out TCM on social media and say something...
  12. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    I've been noticing a number of strange aspect ratios lately on TCM: Executive Suite (1954) was stretched wide to 16 x 9. IMDb says it's originally 1.75 x 1, but it was definitely stretched, i.e., looked like a 4:3 stretched to 16 x 9. And there was one other pre-widescreen movie that was also...
  13. Tom Logan

    General Discussion The Criterion Channel Streaming Service (Official Thread)

    Problem: Unable to switch on subtitles if I'm watching a film w/commentary. Amazon Fire Stick Film: In a Lonely Place Commentary: Dana Polan I'm guessing subtitles are not available when watching w/commentary track, but any help appreciated. :)
  14. Tom Logan

    General Discussion The Criterion Channel Streaming Service (Official Thread)

    I've watched 3-5 movies (including The Lineup!) in the past week or so, and no streaming problems--audio or video--whatsoever. And I was looking for them.
  15. Tom Logan

    General Discussion The Criterion Channel Streaming Service (Official Thread)

    Will someone kindly post here once the new Criterion app is available on the Amazon Fire Stick? Much appreciated. :)
  16. Tom Logan

    General Discussion The Criterion Channel Streaming Service (Official Thread)

    Thanks. :) So I guess the early-subscriber perk of watching the movie-a-week until launch is available only on one's computer?
  17. Tom Logan

    General Discussion The Criterion Channel Streaming Service (Official Thread)

    In my theater I use Amazon Firestick. I can't find the Criterion Channel app anywhere on it to activate. Anyone else able to?
  18. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    TCM showing 1943's Best Foot Forward w/Lucille Ball. Problem is, TCM is showing it in 16:9. Obviously cropped from top & bottom. For shame, TCM, for shame.
  19. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    An HD grail of mine, The Year of Living Dangerously, was in HD this weekend--and in the correct aspect ratio. :) Please let a good Blu-ray be next!
  20. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    Confession: I've never seen To Kill a Mockingbird. I just can't stand bird violence.
  21. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    Yes, but...how does that happen? It's like the brightness is turned up to 11. :)
  22. Tom Logan

    TCM: Finally in Real HD?

    For anyone watching TCM right now (Sat 3pm PT), what the heck is going on with the blown-out whites in Frenchman's Creek (1944)? I've never seen anything like it on TCM.
  23. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    Second viewing today, at a local multiplex. Enjoyed it even more than the first time. :) A few stray thoughts: It's really a shame that Harrison Ford probably won't get much awards attention this season, because he's very, very good in the movie. Always inhabiting character, still rogueish at...
  24. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    ^ Though I bristle at the "why can't you just lay back, check your inner critic, and enjoy the movie?" line of criticism, I understand her argument. But I also understand those who felt TFA was just too derivative, and that that compromised their enjoyment. It didn't compromise my...
  25. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    Lucas' full statement: Good on him.
  26. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    I don't blame Lucas for being defensive, either. I just wonder why he's doing interviews, because there's no up side for him if he's dissatisfied with either the film or the deal.
  27. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    ^ According to Wikipedia, George Lucas has 4 children. He really should just keep quiet if he has nothing good to say about the new films. I'm surprised he didn't have a STFU clause in the Disney contract. But Disney's lawyers probably figured, correctly, that George slamming the new movies...
  28. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    My favorite part was when Lucas actually started crying...and wiped his tears away with $1000 bills...
  29. Tom Logan

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    I've only seen it once, but in Ren's vision, isn't there a shot of Kylo Ren at night in the rain surrounded by a few others and among many bodies on the ground? I assumed this was Kylo killing the Jedi trainees that Han (?) referred to.
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