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06-26-2008, 10:02 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
A major point of reviewing or providing commentaries on new discs is make it known if a disc is a "safe" purchase, or might best be left to rental until one has the ability to make up one's own mind.
Blu-ray discs are too expensive for many people to buy on spec.
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06-26-2008, 12:39 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
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...but it’s troubling to see how others follow your lead, trashing this disc, without seeing it.
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Only speaking for myself, I know that I can trust RAH's review based upon his years of posting here and his work in the industry. If I had never heard of him or had never read his reviews, I wouldn't be as trusting. |
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06-26-2008, 07:06 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
Thanks for the heads-up Robert, I was glad to hear that this movie was going to be in Blu-ray soon. But if it looks the way you say it does then I have no interest in purchasing it. I will be putting it on my wait list and see if they correct it or not?
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06-26-2008, 08:02 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
I see we have a doubting thomas in this thread......considering that Mr. Harris is a highly respected professional in his field, I would have to say that his word carries a great deal more weight than other reviewers in regards to his thoughts on film transfer quality. Like others here, I trust his views.....and judging from other opinions mentioned in this thread, it looks like they are in agreement.
Feel free to dispute, but if the opinions of others shown so far are any indication....someone's gonna be eating...um...... 
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06-26-2008, 09:56 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
It’s not lost on people at the studios that Mr. Harris’ appraisals are many times motivated by something entirely different than the product he is reviewing.
Look at “Patton” and “The Longest Day”
Why didn't Mr. Harris pick up the phone and call directly to the head of mastering / restoration of 20th Century Fox to report the problems on those films directly than coming to the internet first? I'm sure he is not a “highly respected professional” in Century City at the moment.  ?
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06-26-2008, 10:40 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
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06-26-2008, 11:38 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
I'm glad I took a gander at this thread. I preordered Gangs about 6 weeks ago because I like the movie. I think I'll cancel and play wait and see. In Robert I trust....who was 1 million percent correct about Patton and The Longest Movie. I get nauseous just recalling the dull sheen of the Patton BD.
I should have to write on the blackboard 100 times, "I will not preorder movies way in advance anymore".
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06-27-2008, 12:08 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
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It’s not lost on people at the studios that Mr. Harris’ appraisals are many times motivated by something entirely different than the product he is reviewing.
Look at “Patton” and “The Longest Day”
Why didn't Mr. Harris pick up the phone and call directly to the head of mastering / restoration of 20th Century Fox to report the problems on those films directly than coming to the internet first? I'm sure he is not a “highly respected professional” in Century City at the moment. ? |
In the 2 years that I've been reading this board, Mr. Harris' only apparent motive has been to give his opinion of selected DVD and High Def releases. He has done so about Gangs of New York.
I'm baffled as to why you are taking this so personally.
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06-27-2008, 01:48 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
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Mr. Harris’ appraisals are many times motivated by something entirely different than the product
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Attacks of a purely personal nature are not allowed on this forum. No exceptions. Please read our rules in case of doubt.
Furthermore, to other members: please do not elaborate on this matter any further: Mr. Crow will not reply here. (He can answer Mr. Harris' questions through personal communication.)
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06-27-2008, 08:20 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Gangs of New York -- in Blu-ray
I'm glad to see the forum took care of a certain somebody. Thank you.
Back to GANGS, you wonder if Martin Scorsese has any idea his film looks the way it does or that a Blu-Ray has even been released.
Death to PG-13! And now death to DVNR too!!
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