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  1. Nick Laslett

    Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

    I went with my son. We enjoyed the film a lot, I even shed a "man-tear" at Kirk's decision to sacrifice himself. For me it was a bit like the Sherlock Holmes sequel, I was expecting them to build on the first film, but instead it was basically more of the same, 6/10 just above average. Just like...
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    Fanedits - The Two Towers and Return of the King?

    I have been doing my own serious fandits for along time, ever since Phantom Menance DVD to de-Jar Jar that film. This was the first fanedit I came across and it sowed the seed in my brain. I've created my own versions of many favourites of the fanedit community, Matrix Trilogy de-Zionised, Indy...
  3. Nick Laslett

    Fanedits - The Two Towers and Return of the King?

    I have been doing my own fandits for along time, ever since Phantom Menance DVD to de-Jar Jar that film. This was the first fanedit I came across and it sowed the seed in my brain. I've created my own versions of many favourites of the fanedit community, Matrix Trilogy de-Zionised, LOTR, etc.I...
  4. Nick Laslett

    THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (1993)

    I noticed that "Age of Innocence" is available for download from iTunes UK store in HD. It would be great to know what this looks like? But no-one is reviewing iTunes movie downloads from what I can see. What really concerns me is what is the source for the iTunes version, in comparison to any...
  5. Nick Laslett

    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    With great timeliness PBS have just uploaded to their Youtube channel "The Great Framerate Debate" featuring Douglas Trumbull. I believe this originally took place back in November 2010. http://notesonvideo.blogspot.com/2010/10/pbs-quality-television-workshops.html Monday, October 25, 2010...
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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    All this controversy has to be good for “The Hobbit”. Hopefully it will generate a lot of free marketing and raising awareness of the film. Most of the generally commentary on the topic is pretty moot. Very few people have seen the actual footage. Those that did, saw a 10 minute show reel with...
  7. Nick Laslett

    If at first you don't succeed "Out of Africa" done right - List of discs in need of correction

    You could also add Gangs of New York, that had a disappointing initial release and was then remastered. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl had a framing issue during the blacksmith duel, that was addressed with a re-issue. Saving Private Ryan had a sound glitch that was...
  8. Nick Laslett

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ All Quiet on the Western Front -- in Blu-ray

    I've never seen this film, although know of it by reputation. The release seems quite timely, what with War Horse currently in the cinemas and the adaptation of Birdsong showing on the BBC. The topic of the first world war seems to be in the air. Without this series of consequences I might just...
  9. Nick Laslett

    Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol up for preorder on Amazon

    As a current resident of Dubai. It was quite special seeing Ghost Protocol at the cinema. There is some kind of magical sensation you feel when scenes in a film are actually taking place nearby to where you are actually sitting. There is a cinema in the mall next to the Burj Khalifa tower. I...
  10. Nick Laslett

    The Last Emperor on Blu-ray

    Context for the '82 Oscars My understanding is that Blade Runner was a legendarily bad shoot, with a lot of ill feeling between the American crew and Ridley's personnel. The Cinematographer had a reputation for taking his time. The film was taken over by the Bond company, one of the Producer's...
  11. Nick Laslett

    EVITA ! EVITA ! EVITA!

    The French DVD is anamorphic, dual layered with DTS sound and A bunch of interesting extras. They might even have a blu-ray version. The French like Alan Parker.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Extended Edition -- in Blu-ray

    Finally got my copy of LOTR, had to wait a little while for it to arrive in Dubai. Well, my opinon for what it is worth. My set-up(Pioneer 60" Kuro Plasma [D-Nice method for calibration], PS3 Slim, Denon 3808 receiver) 1. I thought the FOTR transfer looked excellent. I had no issues with the...
  13. Nick Laslett

    Where's Robert Harris When You Need Him?

    Mr Turner, It is good to find you are a member here. I'm surprised it took me so long to notice! As a young lad living in rural Kent in the late 80's your weekly film reviews on Teletext were one of my main sources of film info, along side Barry Norman. Your review of Mountains of...
  14. Nick Laslett

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Topsy-Turvy -- in Blu-ray

    Does this release have English subtitles? It was always a great disappointment to me that the original PAL DVD did not have English subtitles. I haven't seen it since the original cinema release.
  15. Nick Laslett

    USHE Announcement: Les Miserables 25th Anniversary (Blu-ray)

    I'm a pretty big Les Mis fan, have seen the stage show many times in London and on Broadway. I own CDs of the London, Broadway, Complete Symphonic, Original French and 10th Anniversary recordings. We all have our favourite roles and performers to go with them. The 10th Anniversary DVD...
  16. Nick Laslett

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Planet of the Apes -- in Blu-ray

    Off-topic apologies. One of my favourite viewings of Psycho was a past midnight showing on the ITV (UK commercial channel), where they put an ad break right in the middle of a certain scene! It was a shock to me for all the wrong reasons.
  17. Nick Laslett

    The Omen (Blu-Ray Collection), can't find reviews

    DVD Times have reviews, they liked it. DVD Times - The Omen
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    Is the LOTR Blu-Ray due sooner than we think?

    As long as Warners communicate with us their plans for these films, it is okay by me whatever release strategy they choose. I'm happy if we have the Theatrical Cuts released across 2009 with an EE boxed set at the end of the year. But I can see them going with the Theatrical Cuts in 2009...
  19. Nick Laslett

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - in Blu-ray

    I found Indy KotCS much more enjoyable on my 2nd viewing, on a plane of all places. I used the release of KotCS this summer as an opportunity to introduce my two children to Indy, the 3 proceeding films and the Young Indy Chronicles. I have to say that KotCS is no better or worse than any...
  20. Nick Laslett

    Is the LOTR Blu-Ray due sooner than we think?

    Spring is optimistic, I agree. You would think Doug would have been more disappointed having to delay his book by a year. LOTR on Blu-Ray in 2009 is good enough for me, even if it is not till November.
  21. Nick Laslett

    Is the LOTR Blu-Ray due sooner than we think?

    If you have been following the saga of 'The Music of The Lord of the Rings films' book written by Doug Adams to accompany the Complete Soundtrack recordings, you will know that the book is long over due! Visiting Doug's blog today I noticed there would be more delays. The Music of the Lord...
  22. Nick Laslett

    *** Official TROPIC THUNDER Discussion Thread

    I finally got round to seeing this. I am surprised and disappointed that it has got such a short thread on here. I thought for the Blu-Ray vs HD-DVD monolgue alone it would have got more coverage here. I think I was the only person in the cinema to laugh at that bit. This film was...
  23. Nick Laslett

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: Mad Men: Season One

    I wonder if anyone could tell me if this release is Region free. I know that a lot of Lionsgate film releases have been all region. I fear that it will be a long wait before this show is available in the UK.
  24. Nick Laslett

    The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (Blu-ray) - Apr. 8, 2008

    I appear to know a lot about the making of Baron M, I think I saw a making of doc on UK TV at some point in the past. The extras on this new release sound quite promising.
  25. Nick Laslett

    The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (Blu-ray) - Apr. 8, 2008

    This comment went right over my head. Anyway, isn't Baron an odd film to be releasing at this stage in the format's cycle? I thought it was a bit of a flop? It was a shame that this production spiraled out of control and Financiers took over. I've always had a soft spot of this film...
  26. Nick Laslett

    "Sweeney Todd" with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp

    I will never forget seeing Evita at the cinema. It was obvious that most of the audience did not know what to expect. The film started and after 20 minutes of continuous music it felt like they had all forgotten to breath and were waiting for the music to stop. The film never did give them...
  27. Nick Laslett

    DVD Review HTF DVD Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

    My affection for the Pirate films started gradually and was not spoiled by the thrid film. Although I enjoy the first film enough at the cinema, I resisted getting the DVD or seeing the second. It was only due to my children's enthusiam for the first film that I bothered with the second and...
  28. Nick Laslett

    Anyone else P.O.'d that commentaries for RATATOUILLE and CARS are only on high def?

    I believe the French DVD release of CARS last year had an audio commentary from John Lasseter. I was surprised to find that this is not on the new editions.
  29. Nick Laslett

    HTF HD DVD REVIEW: Troy - Director's Cut

    I have this pre-order on Blu-Ray. I skipped the Cinema release due to all the bad press and not being much of a fan of Wolfgang. But when viewing the DVD was thrilled and excited by the film. Of the recent crop of sword and sandle epics, it is my favourite. For what it is worth Orson Scott...
  30. Nick Laslett

    Woo Hoo! The Crow and Gangs of NY announced for BD in the UK...!

    I picked up UK release of GoNY yesterday. I watched the film last night. It played fine on my UK PS3, the component connection passed 720p. No Image Constant Token reduction to 480p. The picture quality was excellent, I'm only viewing on a 42" Plasma, but the disc looked as good as my...
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