Posts by GeorgeM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein This phaser controls any of the current Toshiba HD-DVD players. That's it? It won't be a universal remote?

I just came across this thread. Robert, how often do you have chats with Warner? I would love to know of any info about HD releases of the The Matrix and Pan's Labyrinth. Thanks.

John, while I haven't read Ron's review I'll answer from experience. The audio options will vary from studio/HD-DVD title. Warner Bros. appears to prefer that the movie starts immediately. Universal appears to prefer to let the...

FS: The original (non-sig) 850s -- low serial # for those into these things -- for $1300. I prefer local pickup (94545) but will pay half of freight charges. These will be shipped in reordered 850 double boxes. I reordered them from...

Quote: Would you recommend watching it to enjoy Reflection or can I skip Season 3 and still enjoy Reflection? Skip season 3 of RK. Admittedly I have not watched that season but that's because that season is not...

I've been renting Shura no Toki (finished volume 3 last night) and found it to be a fun series to watch. Animation isn't drop dead gorgeous but some of the fight scenes, although short, are exciting to watch IMO. The fighting is none...

Quote: While I don't think Howl was one of Miyasaki's best films, it does have moments of greatness that make it worth seeing. I own it. [[SPOILER]]

Has anyone with the R2 "Totoro" compared this release? I'm hoping to replace my R2 DVD with this one but only if it's using an improved video transfer and if it's using literal English subtitles. From the review it sounds like it's...

Argh I can't believe I missed that that review. Thanks.

Anyone with the R2 "Totoro" gotten the R1 release yet? I would love to know if it is using a different video transfer (the R2 was horrible) and if it is using literal English subtitles.