A Sneak Peek at Zulu and Khartoum (1 Viewer)

[trajan]

Just finished watching KHARTOUM. WOW! This has got to be the bluray of the year. For anyone that likes widescreen epics, this presentation. is way at the top. The detail is so crisp you feel like you could walk right into the picture. Colors could not be any better. The sound is a match for the picture. Clear and robust. Thank you Twilight Time! This is a must have.

 

[ahollis]

Man, it seems like my orders at SAE always ship out later than many here. I ordered the same three titles and they still haven't shipped out.

Same here. I checked SAE site and my order says "being processed". I wish I had the titles today.

 

[Matt Hough]

If it's any consolation, the review copies haven't arrived either. Maybe the slight delays are a sign of robust sales. I hope so.

 

[DP 70]

so you a restore a 70mm print but don't keep the original audio stems - yeah, um, that makes perfect sense...

The 70mm Ultra Panavision print screened at Bradford a few years ago used a DTS/Datasat 5.1 track.

 

[Reed Grele]

Which one to watch first?? Decisions, decisions!

 

[ahollis]

Which one to watch first?? Decisions, decisions!

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Rub it in. It start with Zulu.

 

[Reed Grele]

Yes, Zulu would be good. I want to compare it with the U.K. version anyway.

Maybe later, a bit of vintage b&w 3D!

 

[DP 70]

Which one to watch first?? Decisions, decisions!

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I would not have wasted time taking pics, I would be running the Overture from Khartoum.

 

[Reed Grele]

Did a quick comparison of Zulu. The TT transfer seems to have more natural grain and less waxy faces than the U.K.Colors may be a tad less saturated on TT. But both are pleasing to my untrained eyes. Will have to decide which one sounds better after supper.

 

[DP 70]

Did a quick comparison of Zulu. The TT transfer seems to have more natural grain and less waxy faces than the U.K. Colors may be a tad less saturated on TT. But both are pleasing to my untrained eyes. Will have to decide which one sounds better after supper.

Thanks, With a DTS track the TT version should be better.

 

[Reed Grele]

Thanks, With a DTS track the TT version should be better.

It is.

I can now retire my U.K. BD of Zulu. IMHO, TT's transfer is the way to go.

 

[aPhil]

How is the audio on the TT of Zulu compare to the UK transfer?

 

[haineshisway]

The audio on the Twilight Time is 1000% better. I prefer the color on the UK Blu and it's hilarious seeing people try to tap dance around having said that the UK was larded with DNR when a simple look at both transfers will tell you otherwise - but they can't admit it. The detail is about the same on both, and all those "waxy" faces are still waxy on the Twilight Time because that's the make-up that was used - heavy greasepaint and in the hot sun to boot. I would not be without either disc - the UK for the color, which is completely accurate, and the Twilight Time for the great audio. The audio on the UK is AWFUL.

 

[JohnMor]

My order still hasn't shipped either, but I am (im)patiently waiting as I have never seen either Zulu or Khartoum. Everyone's enthusiasm for them here has got me very excited for these blind buys.

 

[DP 70]

Khartoum review over at BLU RAY.COM .

 

[OliverK]

I prefer the color on the UK Blu and it's hilarious seeing people try to tap dance around having said that the UK was larded with DNR when a simple look at both transfers will tell you otherwise - but they can't admit it.

It's hilarious to see you starting this discussion again when most people are still waiting for their discs.When I get my version I will happily report what version I like better and why.

 

[OliverK]

Khartoum review over at BLU RAY.COM .

Looks good, skin tones are more reddish than what I saw from the new 70mm print.

 

[trajan]

Khartoum review over at BLU RAY.COM .

Those screen caps don't come anywhere close to showing how clear this picture is. Believe me, its sharp.

 

[stevenHa]

Is anyone else having the following problem with Zulu and Khartoum - when I look at the catalog section on both blu rays my player completely freezes at Leave Her to Heaven and I have to turn off/on the power to get it working again ? Would anyone know a fix for this ? Thanks.

 

[trajan]

I was told by Twilight Time that this is the first time the complete original tracks have been released for the isolated score.