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Four Christmases Directed By: Seth Gordon Starring: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Jon Voight, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen, Dwight Yoakam, Tim McGraw, Kristin Chenoweth, Katy Mixon, Patrick Van Horn Studio:...

If you are wondering why the BD and DVD list prices are so close to each other, this program was shot in standard definition video, and the BD is simply an upscaled 16:9 SD presentation.  I would not recommend paying anything extra for it...

In the category of "Caveat Emptor", note that It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas was not shot in high definition (or on film).  The BD is simply an upconversion of standard definition video, and not a great one at...

My Sister's Keeper Directed By: Nick Cassavettes Starring: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva, Joan Cusack, Evan Ellingson Studio: New Line/Warner Year: 2009 Rated: PG-13 Film Length: 109...

Shorts Directed By: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Jon Cryer William H. Macy, Leslie Mann, James Spader, Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon, Jolie Vanier, Devon Gearhart Studio: Warner Year: 2009 Rated: PG Film Length: 89...

Yes it was.  Look at the very first shot after the credits of the toys on the shelf in the "boy's" room.  There is a ton of extra information rendered in the top and bottom of the frame.Quote: Originally Posted by cafink  Was the 4:3...

It is probably also worth mentioning that the included DVD, which is bit-identical to the first disc of the original DVD release from 2002, includes a significant extra that is not included on the BD:  A sound effects-only audio track in...

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut: The Complete Story Directed By: Zack Snyder (w/ Daniel Delpurgatorio and Mike Smith) Starring: Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson,...

March of the Penguins: Limited Edition Giftset Directed by: Luc Jacquet Narrated by: Morgan Freeman Studio: Warner Bros. Year: 2005 Rating: G Film Length: 80 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish Release Date:...

  Holiday Comedy Collection Elf (2003) / National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) / Fred Claus (2007) Studio: Warner Release Date: October 6, 2009 Warner Bros. Home Video's extensive string of re-packagings has taken on a holiday...

Holiday Family Collection A Christmas Story (1983) / Happy Feet (2006) / The Polar Express (2004) Studio: Warner Release Date: October 6, 2009 Warner Bros. Home Video's extensive string of re-packagings has taken on a holiday theme...

 It may be a while before I get them written up, but for those interested, I would consider Wonder Bar and Mary Mary to be safe purchases.  The image is more than acceptable.   Wonder Bar  has occasional shots that look a little bit soft...

To be clear, Warner has the "no screen shots" boilerplate language on the cover letters for all of their screeners.  As a matter of fact, the Warner Archive titles are the only ones I sometimes receive without a cover letter.  To be safe,...

Pride of the Marines Directed by: Delmer Daves Starring: John Garfield, Eleanor Parker, Dane Clark, Rosemary DeCamp Studio: Warner Bros. (Warner Archive) Year: 1945 Rating: NR Film Length: 119 minutes Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Subtitles:...

I would actually prefer not to since Warner is now adding text to all of their review screener cover materials saying we are not supposed to distribute screen shots.  I doubt it would be a problem (DVDBeaver is still in business, after...

My official forum review of Green Mansions is available at this link:http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/294373/htf-dvd-review-green-mansions-warner-archives Next up will be Pride of the Marines, Wonder Bar, and Mary Mary,...

Green Mansions Directed by: Mel Ferrer Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Anthony Perkins, Lee J. Cobb, Sessue Hayakawa, Henry Silva Studio: Warner Bros. (Warner Archive) Year: 1959 Rating: NR Film Length: 104 minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.4:1 Subtitles:...

Quote: Originally Posted by Simon Howson  It's sad that another Anthony Mann film has ended up on Warner Archive. I am fortunate that the Bamboo Blonde was played on TV a couple of months ago so I recorded my own Warner Archive version off...

I've been waiting since the week they first came out, but fortunately it is for a birthday present for this Thursday.  In the meantime, I've got my mono records and needle drops to keep me warm. :) Quote: Originally Posted by Scott...

Here are the remaining titles that I have available to review. Any preferences? I am personally leaning towards "Pride of the Marines" next, but would like your input... The Patsy (1928 - Marion Davies/Dir. King Vidor) Wonder Bar (1934 -...