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post #151 of 2333
2/13/03 at 10:43am
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Fox Lorber Region 0 NTSC "L'Enfer" vs. MK2 - Region 2 - PAL

The Fox/Lorber transfer is very poor, but it is slightly sharper with noticeable grain. The colors are way off on one of these DVD and I would guess it is with Fox. The Mk2 is smoother and anamorphic but slightly hazy in spots. There is artifacting (digital pixilation) issues on both discs and surprising for a film only 8 years old. I assume that somewhere out there is a very tight print of this fine film. The ratio of these discs is not the same. My guess would be that the MK2 is slightly off as the characters look a little elongated to me. Neither version is worth recommending as is, but i you want to buy now, then the Mk2 is your only choice. The Extras on the MK2 are good, but don't have English sub-titles. Hopefully a sterling print will be forthcoming from some other production company.

See the side by side captures here:
http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

Cheers,
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post #152 of 2333
2/13/03 at 11:30am
Gary, will it be possible for you to do a comparison between the Alliance widescreen version of The Straight Story with the US release?

Thanks
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post #153 of 2333
2/13/03 at 11:31am
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Gary, will it be possible for you to do a comparison between the Alliance widescreen version of The Straight Story with the US release?
I could be wrong, but I think they are the exact same transfer.
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post #154 of 2333
2/13/03 at 11:45am
I didn't know about the different transfer either until James mentioned it (4 posts above) about how the Alliance transfer is horrible in comparison to the US one. I already have the Canadian one and I just want to know how much better the US release is.
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post #155 of 2333
2/15/03 at 5:53pm
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Two more:

ERA Region o - NTSC "To Live" vs. TV1 Region 2 - PAL
Warner Region 1 - NTSC "Lolita" vs. Warner Re-issue Region 2 - PAL

No surprises but To Live screams out for an extensive DVD with Eng subs !!

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Regards,

P.S. Sorry Enrique I have no comment on the subtitle translations...
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post #156 of 2333
2/15/03 at 6:40pm
Gary, I've seen your website before, but this stuff is fantastic. The detailed descriptions of different versions/regions of dvds are extremely helpful. The transfer comparisons can be startling.

I've put in an order of the M6 version of L'Appartement as a result of your recommendaton of the film itself, and the fact that you've noted there are English subtitles. I'll just have to view it on my iMac (since it's PAL) until I get a Malata/JVC.

I'll be visiting regularly. Thanks much!
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post #157 of 2333
2/15/03 at 10:50pm
Are you guys planning on doing one comparing the recent MGM release of The Unbearable Lightness of Being to the OOP Criterion?
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post #158 of 2333
2/16/03 at 3:44pm
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Are you guys planning on doing one comparing the recent MGM release of The Unbearable Lightness of Being to the OOP Criterion?
Excellent choice RAIN, I know my partners have talked about this one before, but your reminder will probably get us off our collective asses... Thanks.

and thanks for the comments Peter...

Regards
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post #159 of 2333
2/19/03 at 7:56am
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Orson Welles

LaserLight Region 0 - NTSC "Mr. Arkadin" vs. Metrodome Region 0 - PAL

Mr. Arkadin is also know as 'Confidential Report'

Thanks to Pavel Borodin for this comparison. i would like to see this film one day.

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

Regards,
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post #160 of 2333
2/19/03 at 12:10pm
May I also suggest From Here to Eternity - Original DVD vs. Superbit?
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post #161 of 2333
2/21/03 at 9:08am
Looking forward to seeing a comarison of R1 and R2 Jean De Flourette and Manon of the Spring!
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post #162 of 2333
2/22/03 at 7:36am
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Universal Region 1 NTSC "Psycho" vs. Universal Region 2 / 4 - PAL

The Region 1 is better in both image and extras. Once again we have a case of how anamorphic images are not always the best ( unless done properly ). I could probably forgive the R2/4 version the slightly less sharp picture if it at least included the 1hour 30 minute documentary that the Region 1 has. This ends up being an easy choice - R1 all the way.

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

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post #163 of 2333
2/23/03 at 4:37pm
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Parade Region 0 - NTSC 'The Stranger' vs. Focus-Films Region 0 - NTSC vs. Eureka Region 0 - PAL

A Welles film that I really like... and have heard the Roan R1 version is better than all three of these... can anyone look at my captures ( and their cropping mutilations ) and confirm...

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

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post #164 of 2333
2/23/03 at 10:19pm
Wow what a great resource, Gary!

I'm glad I didn't pick up Atanarjuat. I saw it at the Calgary Film Festival in 2001, and loved the film. The Columbia-Tristar version matches the colors perfectly (to be expected for a straight digital transfer).

To hell with Alliance-Atlantis. I always hated them.
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post #165 of 2333
2/26/03 at 10:04am
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Two more:

Criterion Region 1 "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" vs. MGM Region 1
- Criterion all the way...

HBO Region 1 "Cinema Paradiso" vs. Buena Vista /Miramax Region 1
- New version is marvelous...

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

Cheers,
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post #166 of 2333
2/26/03 at 1:10pm
Thanks, Gary.

I'm glad I held on to my Criterion of The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
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post #167 of 2333
2/27/03 at 6:22am
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2 More...

Artificial Eye Region 2 PAL "Tri-Color: Blue" vs. Buena Vista - Region 1 - NTSC

Artificial Eye Region 2 PAL "Tri-Color: White" vs. Buena Vista - Region 1 - NTSC

Red is coming soon...

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

Cheers,
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post #168 of 2333
2/27/03 at 7:20am
Outstanding !

Thanks for the reviews Gary for Bleu and Blanc... looking forward to Rouge.
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post #169 of 2333
2/27/03 at 8:06am
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Artificial Eye Region 2 PAL "Tri-Color: Red" vs. Buena Vista - Region 1 - NTSC

Red confirms it... the Buena Vista Region 1 is far better...

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post #170 of 2333
2/27/03 at 9:09am
The color variations in the different regions are amazing.

Overall, though, I'm glad I waited for the R1 product - in the mail to me as we speak!

Thanks for this, Gary. Your comparisions are a fantastic way to get an idea on how a disc has turned out.

Bleddyn
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post #171 of 2333
2/27/03 at 1:19pm
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Another, if you were ever curious as to what the OOP R0 Image Entertainment "'The Gospel According to St. Matthew'looks like...

Tartan Video - Region 2 - PAL 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' vs. Image Entertainment Region 0 - NTSC

Maybe you won't want to fork out for that OOP one on EBay now

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

Cheers,
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post #172 of 2333
2/27/03 at 2:37pm
Wow, that's quite a difference.

One of these days, I have to get me a multi-region player.
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post #173 of 2333
2/27/03 at 4:07pm
Gary, is it possible to have a comparison between the Kino-Transit Film DVD of Metropolis and the Madacy version?

I'm sure many of us could use a good laugh.
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post #174 of 2333
3/4/03 at 6:15am
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WellSpring*(MasterWorks Edition) - Region 1 - NTSC "RAN" vs. Fox Lorber - Region 1 - NTSC

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/
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post #175 of 2333
3/4/03 at 6:48am
Thanks Gary.

Talk about a night and day difference in picture quality between the Wellspring and Fox Lorber versions.

This is a no-brainer.
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post #176 of 2333
3/4/03 at 7:00am
I bet the Wellspring disc came from a PAL source. It would explain the 'flickering' I see in the starts in that first screen shot. My RP91 doesn't do well with 2:2 pulldown.
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post #177 of 2333
3/8/03 at 2:37am
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Quite a revealing comparison on the flaws of the new Artificial Eye disc... aside from the audio problem that I am sure that is cause for recall and replacement...

Fox Lorber NTSC Region 0 "Nostalghia" vs. Artificial Eye PAL (UK) Region 2

http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/

Regards,
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post #178 of 2333
3/8/03 at 7:05am
Could I suggest a comparison between the Criterion R1 version
of Brazil and the UK R2 by Anchor Bay?
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post #179 of 2333
3/8/03 at 4:10pm
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Could I suggest a comparison between the Criterion R1 version of Brazil and the UK R2 by Anchor Bay?


AB UK has not released Brazil. Perhaps you're thinking of Time Bandits?

DJ
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post #180 of 2333
3/8/03 at 4:17pm
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He is thinking of the Universal Studios Region 1 "Brazil"... vs. the Criterion... and , yes I might be comparing the 2...

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