Recent content by Brian W

You may be right, maybe the MGM was anamorphic. The transfer was hideous. I hope Fox did a new transfer.

Repackaged or is it now anamorphic?; box does not say anamorphic? Anyone have it to confirm? Thanks!

I saw NY,NY last night and I was shocked that Martin Scorsese would approve of this transfer. Mosquito noise, very soft, lack of detail I felt as if I was watching a copy of a VHS tape. Colors were vibrant and nice but the transfer I would consider really poor, not to mention it being...

The current DVD has a enormous amount of video noise, this was a very early DVD release from Paramount. In 1991, shortly before Audrey Hepburn's death I attended a screening of the studio print with her being honored and present (George Eastman Award). The print was nothing short of spectacular...

VIP, yes! Every chance I get here I will mention that Warners should do a SE two disc treatment of Virginia Woolf...!

Oh Michael! I just read this again and now I ask you to please see this performance again. You are really missing something wonderful here!

Disappointing to SAY THE LEAST, from the much adored and #1 Warners people. Viva is considered in many circles as the best and should have received a SE treatment (with Ann Margaret's participation anyone?), possibly the two disc treatment, not to mention a new anamorphic transfer (ultra...

Was in a local store that had the new box set on the shelf early (due next week I thought). I notice all the new to DVD releases in the box (like Speedway) are in plastic cases while Viva and Jailhouse are in cardboard snappers as with their earlier releases. Is this what it appears, same old...

Thanks for the great review. I agree with all that you have to say about the film, Lancaster's performance, alcoholism. However, I have to disagree with your opinion of Shirley Booth in the film. She more than carries the film, she is the film, one of the most worthy and admired best actress...

Even Meet Me In St. Louis (with URP) looked greenish or uneven at times, characteristic of Technicolor 3 strip film elements. I honestly think this looks just as good with my display and equipment (Pioneer Elite 510HD, Panasonic RP-91 prog.scan). The sound is nice too, though original mono, they...

Double Indemnity (OOP Universal release, though not great, better than nothing until they get around to giving this the transfer it deserves) and Duel In The Sun (OOP Roadshow version by Anchor Bay I understand was over and beyond). Have not heard ANYTHING about the current MGM release, I am...

Finally got around to viewing this last night. Seems to have that "Ultra-Resolution Process" that was given to Meet Me in St. Louis, though no mention of it anywhere or in the cover description. Whatever, highly recommended here! Wow, another amazing Technicolor transfer by Warners!

My opinion is that this was not filmed with the highest level of cinematography, it has that 70's "Tuesday Movie of the Week" or a 70's made for television quality. I imagine this transfer pretty much represents what was seen in theaters when it was released. However, I agree that Paramount...

I meant to add, now if only FOX would release a set of this ambition for Oklahoma!, both the Cinemascope and Todd-AO versions, also shot twice to accommodate the two different formats...

I'm sorry, there is just no end to Warners fabulous and highly antcipated releases. I can not wait! If it is all that we have been getting and expecting from WB, it will be done to perfection.