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I should make note of the fact that the new image harvest of Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy was supervised by cinematographer Dick Pope.
Mr. Pope has taken the specifications of Blu-ray and wrung out every last bit of black, color and shadow detail in his transfer and made them mesh beautifully.
I've been meaning to try some new tech gear, and courtesy of Value Electronics of Scarsdale, NY, have been loaned a new JVC RS50 projector. After viewing images that I know well, including the opening of The Godfather on my Sony Ruby, I made the switch to the JVC. Actually I made the change during the dialogue "tried to take advantage of her," at which point the beautiful gray shadings of the several year old Sony changed to rich blacks, allowing the proper shadow detail above black, along with a perfect representation of Mr. Willis' golden tones, much as the image appears in 4k.
The differences between the two units, not only in overall resolution, but in brightness, apparent color space, shadow detail, and incredible blacks, are amazing.
At this point I decided it was time to try Topsy-Turvy, the wonderful bio-pic of Gilbert and Sullivan and the creation of The Mikado. I had seen the film theatrically, and still recall the blacks, shadow details and exuberant use of color.
How did Criterion fair.
Dramatic. Perfect. Film-like. Rich and beautiful.
Along with DTS-HD Master Audio, the new Blu-ray is perfection on a tiny disc.
Topsy-Turvy is a great film. For those unaware, I suggest ownership. Immediate.
As for the loan of the RS50, I've a feeling I can't survive without it.
I've offered two goats in trade. I consider that honorable.
Topsy-Turvy is Highly Recommended, and the perfect pairing for high end projection gear as well as a well-adjusted flat panel. A huge "bravo!" to Criterion
RAH
Mr. Pope has taken the specifications of Blu-ray and wrung out every last bit of black, color and shadow detail in his transfer and made them mesh beautifully.
I've been meaning to try some new tech gear, and courtesy of Value Electronics of Scarsdale, NY, have been loaned a new JVC RS50 projector. After viewing images that I know well, including the opening of The Godfather on my Sony Ruby, I made the switch to the JVC. Actually I made the change during the dialogue "tried to take advantage of her," at which point the beautiful gray shadings of the several year old Sony changed to rich blacks, allowing the proper shadow detail above black, along with a perfect representation of Mr. Willis' golden tones, much as the image appears in 4k.
The differences between the two units, not only in overall resolution, but in brightness, apparent color space, shadow detail, and incredible blacks, are amazing.
At this point I decided it was time to try Topsy-Turvy, the wonderful bio-pic of Gilbert and Sullivan and the creation of The Mikado. I had seen the film theatrically, and still recall the blacks, shadow details and exuberant use of color.
How did Criterion fair.
Dramatic. Perfect. Film-like. Rich and beautiful.
Along with DTS-HD Master Audio, the new Blu-ray is perfection on a tiny disc.
Topsy-Turvy is a great film. For those unaware, I suggest ownership. Immediate.
As for the loan of the RS50, I've a feeling I can't survive without it.
I've offered two goats in trade. I consider that honorable.
Topsy-Turvy is Highly Recommended, and the perfect pairing for high end projection gear as well as a well-adjusted flat panel. A huge "bravo!" to Criterion
RAH