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  1. Hollywoodaholic

    "Dead Reckoning" 2020

    https://www-comingsoon-net.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1151987-dead-reckoning-trailer-k-j-apa-leads-indie-action-thriller/amp I'm posting this here because I have a film I wrote coming out November 13 (streaming and on demand). I categorize it Dead Reckoning 2020...
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    Lovecraft Country

    Is anyone else watching this? It's no Watchmen, but it is HBO's flagship position show on Sunday at 9 right now with top budget and production values, so attention is warranted. So far, my reaction is WTF?! It jumps from one genre to another. Within the pilot episode it jumped from a racial...
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    A true test of a great series...

    A true test of a great series... is one where you imagine what happens to the characters after it's over. Here's what happens... NOTHING; that's all there is; the story and characters no longer exist. But when the writers have brought the characters to such vivid reality that you see them having...
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    Can you hack a Sony BDP-S590 to be region free?

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find this specific model in a search as to whether it could be hacked from a Region A to play Region B blu-rays. Model Sony BDP-S590. There are some sites that say Sony can be programmed region free using the remote, but there are different...
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    "Godless" on Netflix

    Is anyone watching this? I'm a sucker for a decent western, and this qualifies. The opening title sequence and music by T. Bone Burnett definitely tries to set a "Deadwood" vibe. Okay, right up front it's no "Deadwood," but it's beautifully shot in the scenic vistas of New Mexico, they...
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    Does quality of receiver affect headphone jack?

    Hey, I know it's a dumb question, but I have a lovely pair of Ultrasone 650 headphones, and an old RX-V793 Yamaha Receiver that's cutting out on me in the static/volume department whether through speakers or headphones. So I either fix for a couple hundred or buy a cheap receiver because all I...
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    King of Hearts BD this summer

    This is great news. One of my favorites. A beautiful film about the madness of war (and we may need that sentiment again). Region A. And from Cohen Media. I hope they do The Day the Earth Caught Fire next, one of the best and smartest films about journalism, ironically (and some radical ass...
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    Today only! (11/12) - X-Files blu-ray seasons $9.50 each at 50% off Fox Connect sale

    FOX Connect is having a 50% off flash sale today, which means you can get the single season X-Files, normally $18.99 for $9.50 each. This is perfect for those of us who don't need the entire series. I got seasons 1-5 for $47. Insane. I imagine the entire series is also on sale for 50%, so this...
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    Criterion Flash 50% off flash sale October 6-7, 2015

    The Criterion 50% off Flash Sale (in stock only) is on again until noon, October 7, 2015. Here's the link and promo code...
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    What are you binging?

    LOST Apparently my teenage son's girl 'friend' is already on Season 3 and he needs to catch up. Cue Dad's BD box set and some serious family binging. I think the most I've ever binged a show previously is about 2 or 3 episodes, but we've hit 5 in one day a couple times already during his...
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    The 'Let Go' List... Say 'Bye Bye' to a BD here

    Here's a thread to officially say good-bye to a Blu-ray or DVD you are trading in or letting go of for the last time. You can just list the title (film or TV) you're dropping, or leave a quick reason or review. If you're like me, you have more BDs or DVDs on your shelf than you'll ever get...
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    Where is "From Here to Eternity" mini-series on DVD or Blu?

    Natalie Wood. William Devane. I wanted to get this for my sister for Christmas (she says it's the best and most faithful adaptation of her favorite book), but I can't even find it on DVD. What's the studio and who do I need to send an obscenity-spewing drill sergeant after to make this happen?
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    Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection on Blu-ray. Which one?

    Can anyone confirm whether the UK version of the Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection will be Region-Free, because it's clearly a classier looking set and a better deal than the domestic version. ($132 USDOLLARS vs. $224). And who doesn't have North By Northwest on BD already (the only BD...
  14. Hollywoodaholic

    LG BD player stopped playing regular DVDs

    I have a LG BD390 player (2009?) and it recently stopped playing regular DVDs, or I have to load and unload one several times before it finally reads it. And some DVD-R's even that doesn't work. Anyone have similar issues with this model? Anything can be done? It has all the newest firmware...
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    Deep Discount DVD 25% off sale through 6/24

    Okay, we know, we know, no one cares anymore, service ain't what it used to be, not everything's on sale, and good luck finding anything with their search ("The Sting" on blu-ray?). But hey, I just scored the upcoming Criterion release of the best Zen cult movie ever made, "Harold and Maude" for...
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    40% off ALL Blu-rays at Barnes & Noble thru 9/14

    If you're a member, subtract another 10% and you're at 50% off. I got the new Coen Brothers collection for $29, which was 40% off to $41.29, then used a $8 off 40 coupon, plus the 10% member discount. I'm heading back for some Criterions, not having to wait until November for the next 50% off sale.
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    B&N online deals beat Amazon

    Barnes & Noble is definitely going after Amazon online and we all benefit. Who knows how long it lasts, but check out their online prices versus Amazon and see they are not only undercutting them on many titles, but if you add on a coupon number, it's an even greater bargain. For example...
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    Mulholland Drive on BD for U.S.?

    I ordered the Mulholland Drive BD from Amazon UK that came out last week, then had to cancel it when I found out it was Region B only. What's up with that? Most UK releases are region-free. Does anyone know if a domestic U.S. region A version is in the pipeline? I can't imagine this film and...
  19. Hollywoodaholic

    Deadwood on Blu in Fall

    Until now, the only thing Blu about Deadwood was the language, but now those cocksuckers at HBO are going to make me trade my goddamn DVD season sets in before I've even watched them, because there's no way I'm not owning one of the greatest motherfucking shows to ever air on television in the...
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    If anyone cares ... Deep Discount sale is on through June 20

    Prices are 25% off regular prices (but many 'regular' prices have been elevated). Codes that have worked in the past include: SUPERSALE USATODAY PRICESEARCH There are some good deals for BDs and box sets, but not everything is eligible for the discount. Notably; Battlestar...
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    UK Easy Rider blu-ray ... OK?

    The UK version of Easy Rider on BD is considerably cheaper than the American version. 6 pounds or about $9 USD vs. $30 for the U.S. copy. Are there any content differences, and does the UK's extras all play region-free as the feature does? I have bought several UK BDs with great results (Almost...
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    Blu-ray disc read knocked out by playing SD disc?

    Ever heard this one? After playing an SD disc (Route 66 Complete Season 3) that whirred and churned and made a bunch of noise before it was read properly, it played okay ... but now my three-year old Panasonic DMP-BD30 player NO LONGER PLAYS BLU-RAYS. It can't read them. Is this possible? That...
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    Life On Mars (UK) Blu-ray ... Will it play on American Blu-ray players

    Will the UK blu-ray sets of Life On Mars series 1 & 2 play on American blu-ray players? I read on the SD TV thread that these TV box sets from the UK are region-unlocked. I assume that means my BD player will play them, but do I also need to have some hdmi converter for my set to play what the...
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    The Prisoner ... on Blu-ray

    The Prisoner DVD news: Announcement for The Prisoner - Complete Series (Blu-ray) | TVShowsOnDVD.com I was busy trying to figure out how to trade in my individual The Prisoner sets on Amazon's new beta test trade-in program for the megaset version (to save shelf space). Now, I see it's getting...
  25. Hollywoodaholic

    Better Then or Better Now: Make the call on classic favorites

    Here's a thread likely to send some classic TV fans running for the torches, but remember it's purely subjective opinion and just for fun. You watched a show when it was originally on. Maybe you loved it or you didn't. You've grown up (well, perhaps). You collect or watch the show today. It...
  26. Hollywoodaholic

    Barnes & Noble Blu-rays 40% starting April 7

    Barnes and Noble brick and mortar stores are putting a wide selection of blu-rays on sale for 40% off starting tomorrow. I've gone through the boxes of titles that are getting the discount (thanks to a friendly store clerk) and it's a wide variety of good stuff - not the usual discounted or...
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    Music clearances on DVDs: Still a problem with newer TV series, or not?

    We all know the problems with music clearances on Classic TV DVD releases. DVDs didn't exist when the music was initially licensed for broadcast of these programs, and it's now a challenge to retroactively get clearances. Hence, shows like Northern Exposure, WKRP in Cincinnati, Happy Days, and...
  28. Hollywoodaholic

    Borders stores dropping media (CD and DVD)

    The good news is that your local Borders store, like mine, may be having a 30% off sale on every CD and DVD in the store through March 1. The bad news is ... that's because that store will no longer be offering media (CDs and DVDs). This is quite distressing to some of us who actually like to...
  29. Hollywoodaholic

    Star Trek TOS on Blu-ray

    Star Trek DVD news: Star Trek - Season 1 on Blu-ray | TVShowsOnDVD.com I might as well begin this thread now since this is the first announcement I've seen about Star Trek TOS coming on Blu-ray in May, timed to the launch of the movie, of course. Sad to say, for my wallet, I haven't even...
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    Lead series character goes blind for an episode. Name them.

    Okay, here's an unofficial contest with no prize offered other than the opportunity to show off your classic TV trivia muscles and name the lead character, the TV series, and, if you're really good, the episode in which that character goes temporarily blind. Because we all know practically every...
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