Recent content by Dave H

That's true. I made the faulty assumption without digging into it that it was likely true being posted on HTF.

So basically another fake online story by an X account. I should have known better.

It can, but the pricing is also multifactorial. We also saw Best Buy stop carrying discs and I am not seeing evidence that has caused prices to suddenly go higher at Amazon.

I order 99% from Amazon. This is a nothingburger to me...like 'Worst' Buy. If Amazon quits carrying them, consider me worried.

Looking forward to this as I one. The black level always looked too elevated to me on the BD.

I think Bill Hunt said it well in a podcast not long ago. To paraphrase...the modern home video industry is one of the very few (if any) industries where customers often don't get what they want even with cash and credit cards in both hands ready to spend. It's beyond bizarre what goes on with...

I'm just glad Lucas didn't have access to these AI tools when the SE variants of original Star Wars reached UHD BD. They are not perfect given their grain reduction (especially Empire) but at least there is no 'weirdness' and they are consistent in appearance.

I will definitely take a look at the BD.

I gave the the first half of the disc a spin last night. The color is gorgeous (as Technicolor often is) and the subtle use of HDR was perfect. I do agree with RAH about the slight black crush, but also some of the typical Paramount grain management. Some scenes and particularly facial skin...

Good blind buy for someone interested in this genre? What little I know about it appeals to me and having a great transfer makes it more so.

I will definitely be doing the same.

Agreed, I think it holds up wonderfully. I also love the UHD BD.

The steelbook looks nice, but I prefer the original art on the regular individual releases.

Regarding streaming, it depends on the platform. I streamed The Irishman from Netflix in 4K (projected) and it looked outstanding. However, some of the streams from Amazon Prime...Meh. Compression artifacts very obvious that are not on disc. As far as Aliens, gave it a spin this week...

It sounds like some nice improvements. I heard from another source the C4 will have better near black detail without some of the noise in prior units.