Recent content by Jim Rankin

I don't know why several people are down on the Maryanne storyline. I find her fascinating, and she scares the crap out of me! If I was Sam I sure as hell wouldn't want that chasing me down. I'm just having a hard time figuring out why she wants Sam so bad. I know there was some history between...

After watching the series finale - just have to say another rewarding and well done program from HBO. While the finale was fairly sad, I guess it's inevitable when someone lives to be as old as John Adams did to experience the heartbreak that he did. I guess when it comes down to it...

I thought it was another great episode. Talk about Ben Franklin basically throwing Adams under the proverbial bus!! I'd like to touch on the job Laura Linney is doing as Abigail. When she knew John was leaving again and that she was once again going to have hold down the fort was powerful...

Love this series so far. The criticism of Paul Giamatti is unfounded IMHO. I especially liked the scene where Jefferson, Franklin and Adams are starting to fomulate the Declaration of Independence, the looks that Adams and Jefferson exchange while Franklin is "editing" the declaration was...

It was absolutely heart breaking how Duquan betrayed Prez - even though they both knew how it was playing out - it was sad to see. I'm fairly satisfied about the endings for most of the individuals except Randy Wagstaff - they really didn't show how he was going to turn out. I know Namond was...

Good to see Avon is still in the game. I think Marlo was just a little surprised to see him in prison. Also I'm glad they are spending some time on the Bubs storyline - I've always had a soft spot for him. As far as the media angle to this season I am loving it. I feel for the editor who...

I would just like to go on record saying I saw the article and posted the link. I am not vouching for the credibility. Was researching stocks and saw it listed as news under the General Electric stock information. (Admin note: added a question mark at the end of the thread title since it's...

No the player was $399 - they told me I could pick out any BD that retailed for $34.95 or less. I was shocked they had Blade Runner listed for that price, I would of thought it would be a lot more. I figured all in all I got 8 movies that would be permanent in my collection - roughly worth...

I didn't see this mentioned but I was researching stocks tonight and came across this article: Universal Ending Its HD DVD Exclusivity: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

I went Blu on Monday as well. Best Buy had the Sony BDP-300 promotion - I got to pick out 5 Blu-Ray discs in store and still send away for the 5 free by mail promotion. I already had purchased the Toshiba A2 back in October and don't have any regrets with it. I was shocked Best Buy let me...

Thanks Nick, Jim and Jeff. I myself have been trying to understand how this works as well and I think I have it now. I currently have a 42" Sony Grand Vega which only has a DVI input - so there really is nothing to worry about at the time until I upgrade my television with HDMI. The only way...

Just noticed Amazon has The Wire Season 4 up for pre-order. Looks like a December 4th release. I can't wait to get this one - definitely one of my favorite seasons for this show.

I agree with most of you guys - no need to jump in at the current time. I like the ideas most of you have about upgrading other equipment while waiting for a definitive conclusion to this mess.

As a person who was just getting ready to take the HD plunge - I am definitely going to hold back now - a few things I want to see developed further: 1. HDMI 1.3 2. BD interactive features and ethernet connectivity 3. BD players coming down in price a bit 4. Major video rental companies -...

Wow November is normally a good month for Criterion but this one takes the cake. 1. Berlin Alexanderplatz - Fassbinder 2. Sawdust & Tinsel - Bergman 3. Drunken Angels - Kurosawa 4. Lady Vanishes - Hitchcock What a great slew of films - definitely looking forward to the Fassbinder and...