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09-27-2008, 11:08 PM
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A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
Casino is a terrific movie.
And it contains all of the visceral materials that make up the great Martin Scorsese films, inclusive of that certain dynamism.
I'm thinking that Universal has ported over the same master used for the HD, as although this is a quality disc, it seems to have a bit of an electronic feel to it.
I mention this only for the record, and not to put anyone off purchasing this disc, as I'm not seeing it as a problem.
Other than that, the color, densities and audio (which is lossless) are superb.
We need more Scorsese on Blu-ray.
Recommended.
RAH
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09-28-2008, 04:32 AM
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Alex L
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
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Originally Posted by Robert Harris
We need more Scorsese on Blu-ray.
Recommended.
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We got some Scorsese on Blu-ray some months ago 
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09-28-2008, 06:02 AM
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Cees Alons
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
Xylon, don't rub it in.
RAH, thanks once more! Clear message!
Cees
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09-28-2008, 08:04 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
This venture into Scorseseland is far, far above the last quality-wise, which was impermissible.
Casino plays fine even on a large screen.
Still many projects yet to come to Blu.
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09-28-2008, 12:36 PM
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Paul
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
If I have the HD DVD, is it worth upgrading (keep in mind that I will not upgrade ONLY for "lossless" audio)?
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes time, and it annoys the pig.
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09-28-2008, 01:10 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
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Originally Posted by PaulDA
If I have the HD DVD, is it worth upgrading (keep in mind that I will not upgrade ONLY for "lossless" audio)?
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I very much doubt it. There's no question it will be from the same transfer, and in that case the only thing they could improve on is compression, and I don't think the HD DVD was particularly bad in that respect. Doesn't look like there are any significant new extras either. |
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09-28-2008, 04:05 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
Possibly a bit better throughput, but if you already own the HD, you may wish to stay with it unless you are consolidating to Blu. A rebate from Universal for those who purchased the HD might make this a bit more palatable.
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09-28-2008, 05:24 PM
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Paul
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
With over 120 HD DVD titles, I'm not consolidating to Blu anytime soon. Guess I'll hold on to the HD DVD for the foreseeable future.
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes time, and it annoys the pig.
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09-29-2008, 02:15 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
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it seems to have a bit of an electronic feel to it.
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Damn, I was just about to pre-order this.
But then again, knowing RAH's history of botched statements I'll let my eyes decide.
Last edited by Thivanka R. Perera : 09-30-2008 at 03:56 AM.
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09-29-2008, 11:43 AM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
When I used to have HD DVD, I too noticed the transfer had a slightly digital or "electronic" type look to it; I mean the detail was good and film grain was even visible, but it just didn't quite have the natural, more analog look that we often see with Blu-ray titles. Still, this is one of my favorite films and will definitely be picking it up --- and will be a big improvement over the DVD.
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09-29-2008, 02:46 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
Totally forgot this one was coming. Gonna be broke before "I" even do any holiday shopping at this rate... 
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09-29-2008, 03:34 PM
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Re: A few words about...™ Casino -- in Blu-ray
As far as Scorsese on BD goes, I'm hoping Disney revisits Kundun soon with a new transfer. I never picked up the non-anamorphic DVD that is 10 years old, and as far as Scorsese films go, it's a personal favorite.
I already own GoodFellas, The Aviator, and The Departed. I'll pick up Casino soon, too. Hopefully MGM sees fit to release Raging Bull soon, and we know that Sony is prepping Taxi Driver. Hopefully The Age of Innocence is not too far off from Sony, either.
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