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IMHO, The Abyss extended cut is far superior to the original theatrical release. I had the pleasure of seeing the extended cut in theaters in 1993 and have the non-anamorphic DVD released back in 2000 (still can’t believe that’s the only release). Whereas the the theatrical cut just kind of...

Since Mr. Harris mentioned it, I feel like I should stand up for the Pirate Movie, which was terrible and glorious at the same time. I think HBO showed it every single day in the mid to late eighties.

As mentioned above, definitely have the installers just install speaker wallplates (available from monoprice) for the walls, but ceiling should be in-ceiling. An additional piece of advice is to make sure you have as much vertical separation as possible between the ceiling speakers and the...

This is the million dollar question for me. If the Extended cut of the Abyss is available in 4K that is a Day One purchase for me. If it is the theatrical only, I can wait.

According to various media outlets, the 4K transfer of the Abyss was finished in October 2021. Not sure if that means the theatrical edition or the extended edition (or both)? I'm really hoping it's the extended edition, if not both, because as you note the story is so much improved.

Same here. The film felt about 30 minutes too long, but at the same time the third act felt rushed. I think a better film is hiding in there with some judicious editing. I haven't seen the original, so I'm curious to know more about Cate Blanchet's character's motives. I will say that while the...

If you want to be the first to find out and happen to live in Columbus, OH you can find out in a few weeks: Poltergeist (1982) 4K Restoration Fri, Jan 28 7:00 pm https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/poltergeist/

Raiders of the Lost Ark The Matrix (Original only) Shawshank Redemption Dances with Wolves Oceans 11 and Oceans 13 (NOT Ocean's 12) Lawrence of Arabia Jaws Gladiator Back to the Future Kingsman - The Secret Service Incredibles

Considering Cameron is tied to Disney via Fox, I hope he'll be able to force the issue. Bill Hunt (via space.com) posted some comments from Cameron saying that he finally finished the HD transfer of "The Abyss." Fingers crossed that it's the 3-hour version (or both versions) and that it will see...

The Abyss Extended Edition (never even released on Blu-ray and the DVD is non-anamorphic!) Dances With Wolves (definitely the theatrical edition, but hopefully both via branching) Pulp Fiction Avatar

Thanks for posting. Been waiting for this sale to buy Shawshank Redemption 4K. While not listed above, it's available at BB for $9.99.

There were many failures here, but I don't think actors should be responsible for the double-check (but it would behoove them to ask). Let's look at the cascade of failures that led to the tragedy and why Alec Baldwin double checking wouldn't have mattered. 1. A F.lli Pietta 45 Long Colt...

Several memorable moments, some good, some not-so-good. Schindler' List: After the lights go down, the guy sitting in front of me proceeds to pull out a six-pack of malt liquor and proceeds to consume all 6 over the next three hours. He was never a problem, but that is the first and only time...

Thank you for capturing some things I missed, and my general point very succinctly. When I was a poor university student I would go to the movies every week and pay to watch one film and sneak into a second. I watched hundreds of movies during that time, a lot of great films and some not so...

Fair enough. "Endless" is an exaggeration, but since he made Goodfellas in 1990, every third movie is a gangster film (or a something close to it). In particular, he seems to retreat to them after a film is less well-received. 2019The Irishman <----- 2016Silence 2013The Wolf of Wall Street...