Recent content by cineMANIAC

There are several factors that would need to go into my decision before I make this purchase. For starters, the purchase depends on the studio/label. If it's a major studio release, chances are I will probably wait for a sale because studios are highly inconsistent with their restorations. I...

I've been taking bp meds for a few years...never had any side effects (that I know of). I'm supposed to get them refilled every 90 days but last month my Dr.'s office denied a refill and I had to travel all the way to them to have a chat about it. If I'm supposed to be diligently taking meds for...

I'm game as long as people stop counteracting. The purpose of this thread is to spontaneously state what's on one's mind at the moment - whatever that may be. Posting followup comments is encouraged but let's leave the gatekeeping out.

I went with the UK "tat" edition. I felt a film like this needs something better than a regular Amaray decorated with a flimsy lopsided piece of cardboard. If it were up to me I'd come up with a nice Laserdisc-style gatefold with nothing but the title on the cover embossed in gold lettering. You...

Much, much lesser films have gotten 4K releases, yes, but none were controlled with an iron grip by an organization that strongly feels that no other entities besides themselves should ever touch the (intellectual) properties. I'm not clear on what you mean by a 'timing' issue - timing for what...

I think we're SOL when it comes to the pre-Daniel Craig titles on 4K, sadly. Eon Productions has historically been very protective of the property, which means we can pretty much discount the possibility of a boutique handling the series. We can almost be certain MGM/Amazon will have no say in...

Surgeons are REQUIRED to wear masks. And, what, exactly, are people afraid of becoming infected with? The common cold? Coronavirus is no longer a threat after the CDC declared the emergency over. It's over, folks. You can take those masks off now.

Not quite the same thing, pops. But nice try.

As rare as quakes are in this region, they seem to be increasing in frequency. Thankfully, not in intensity. A magnitude 6 or higher for the NYC area could be potentially devastating. I'd hate to be in the Holland or Lincoln tunnels if one strikes.

I was using a basement restroom at work so I did not feel it but my co-worker who was covering for me in the lobby did. He said there were windows rattling. I missed the whole thing. Earthquakes are pretty rare for NYC but I vividly remember a brief shaker when I was about 7, so around '81. My...

It wasn't useful to me late last year when I inquired about a price match while purchasing something else. The cashier said something about needing a manager. I just walked away after scoffing. Don't need the hassle. After they got rid of physical media, Best Buy transitioned into just another...

I love Arrow's collector's edition sets but not sure if I want to blind buy this one. I've seen more than one person say the film didn't do anything for them despite the pedigree behind it. Maybe it's too arthouse-y? Personally, the very idea of male prostitutes turns me off.

It's been over a year since I've given two sh*ts about coronavirus. Kinda wanted to put all that craziness behind me but too many people are still walking around with masks on and it's driving me crazy. You can't get away from it. Are people covering up nowadays just to avoid the Flu? The CDC...

Wouldn't mold be characterized more by splotches/black spots? These are tiny white dots that cover the entire surface. Looks kind of like glitter. My inventory resides on open shelves in a basement supply closet so maybe humidity is a factor (I'm in the Northeast, BTW, so it's not humid...

I used to sell on Ebay but stopped when the IRS was contemplating taxing sales of $600+. I got back into it when it was announced that the plan was delayed and the bar raised to 10K. Anyway, going through my stockpile, I've noticed an odd "starfield" pattern on some discs that has me baffled. I...