My dream living room would involve an Oppo BDP 103, Paradigm speakers, Infocus projector, and this fine receiver! I definitely could use it. My current Sony receiver is 10 years old and doesn't have HDMI capability. :(
Not a big fan of streaming, but I do plan on trying out Netflix soon because I've had it with cable. It's true I don't go to the theatre as much as I did in the late 1990s and early 2000s. I still go out if there's something I want to see, or something unusual happens along. A screening of...
/img/vbsmilies/htf/alien.gif Thanks for the heads up, guys! This is pretty incredible news. I never even bothered checking iTunes for this. I've been waiting for a widescreen version of this since...umm...1996! Wow, time flies.
Great thread topic. So far, I only have seasons 1 and 2, but I would also mention EVAN from season 1. I think the second season is much stronger in terms of storytelling. The BUSHIDO was great and focused on Castillo's backstory. OUT WHERE THE BUSES DON'T RUN was tense and exciting. FRENCH TWIST...
Michael,
I usually don't respond to Blu-Ray reviews, but I wanted to take a moment to let you know that you knocked this one right out of the park. This is an excellent critique of the film, and a great summary of this latest edition. I guess I'll have to still hold on to my old 1996 Pioneer...
Matt, I just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done. These covers will be excellent for the Bluray Bonds. I'd like to ask you a favor. I still need to finish my Bond DVD covers. The CD-R zinema sent me a few years ago has been corrupted. The copies I made of the covers are lost. It would...
I'm pretty impressed by the new transfer on the Blu-Ray. The colors are much stronger than anticipated. I've seen this film countless times on VHS, Laserdisc and the earlier DVDs. It feels much less hazy and I'm noticing greater detail. However, I've noticed a slight jitter or flutter to the...
Hey, guys. I'm really excited about these releases, too. Especially since FOR YOUR EYES ONLY is my favorite Roger Moore entry. I picked up FYEO and From Russia With Love from Target last night. They both ring up at 19.99 each. No problems here. I threw them on the PS3 last night. They load...
I picked up both Demons and Demons 2 last week. It felt great finally getting 16X9 upgrades. Unfortunately, I experienced playback issues with Demons 2. Halfway through the film, during chapter 12 (the garage melee) the picture froze and staggered and could not be fixed without going past the...
I agree. I'm a Michael Mann fanatic. I have all the Anchor Bay discs etc. I still cherish my WHV widescreen laserdisc from the early 1990s of the theatrical cut. Now, I haven't checked out the new MGM release, but I'll stick with my Japanese DVD import which I believe is NTSC. It's a remarkable...
Thornhill, Glad I'm not the only one that remembers these incredible films. I don't know anything about Toto Le Hero, but there is a decent Region 2 Pal DVD of The Hairdresser's Husband. It's from a company called Second Sight. It's 16x9 Anamorphic in French with English subtitles. It also...
I'm currently setting up a small room for primarily music listening. I'll have CD, SACD, DVD-A, Sirius, and a turntable. I have everything set-up including speakers and receiver, but right now I'm looking for a small subwoofer that works well for 5.1 music, but won't overpower the room, or click...
I currently use a Pioneer SACD/DVD-A player through a Sony 6.1 receiver. I've been considering lately to upgrade to a new Pioneer or Pioneer elite receiver, but I took a look at one and could not spot the multichannel inputs for SACD. Do Pioneer receivers even support SACD playback?
I guess we can finally say goodbye to the old cardboard cases. I've just picked up some recent releases like Oliver Stone's ALEXANDER and the Steve McQueen Box Set and, besides being excellent discs, I'm absolutely knocked out by the work that went into their packaging. The original artwork for...
Quick question. I'm on the fence on this set. I wish they at least had their own amaray cases with original art but... Does the first film have the original Columbia Pictures logo on it? I hate it when new logos are attached to the opening of classic films. Like the new UA logos on the Bond...
Hey all, I'm a huge fan of Boston Legal, but I think I'm a little confused. I'm in the Chicago area and I'm positive they didn't show the Halloween episode last week. I don't remember what they aired, but I remember being pissed off. This week Boston Legal aired just like always with the Dana...
Newbie here, I have a small room in my home that I've decided to devote to the new Sony 400 DVD/SACD/DVDA player. It'll strictly be used for music. I'm looking for a small subwooofer that won't overwhelm my room for under $200. Any suggestions? Thanks.
THE KEEP - A MICHAEL MANN FILM! What a coincidence! I'm listening to the soundtrack right now. Please anamorphic with trailers and television spots! We must have Mann commentary and deleted footage! Thank you Mr. Blythe! I just picked up THE TENANT and THE MOLLY MAGUIRES because of you...