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  1. John Macri

    Jeremy Renner in Critical but Stable condition after snowplow accident

    We drove this road to Lake Tahoe last summer with our friends who live in Reno. Beautifully scenic but must be a nightmare after a big winter snowfall.
  2. John Macri

    Any old timers remember this?

    It's from an HTF SoCal meet in 1997(?) organized by Ron Epstein at Warner Bros. Studios. It was a great event and Warner's generously rolled out the red carpet for the HTF attendees.
  3. John Macri

    Any old timers remember this?

    Still wearing it!
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    Mel Gibson to direct The Wild Bunch remake

    If Mel Gibson casts Peter Dinklage as Pike Bishop it would be worth watching...
  5. John Macri

    Mel Gibson to direct The Wild Bunch remake

    Oh gawd... I just finished reading the "The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary Film" book, and can't imagine how a remake could possibly be a good idea. The actors Peckinpah picked (both American & Mexican) were the "Wild Bunch". These kind of...
  6. John Macri

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers for Benghazi-- in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    Having read the book this movie was based on, I can say it accurately reflects the book's events and timeline. As far as the "true tale"; since it's told by those who were actually there, yeah I'd say it's true. Unless one prefers to believe the armchair pundits thousands of miles away.
  7. John Macri

    Vice (2018)

    Ditto. Seems to follow the current trend of rewriting history to fit one's agenda http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/vice/
  8. John Macri

    MIA: "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" DVD?

    I can't believe with all the "shite" out there on bluray and even UHD, this isn't even available on DVD yet :(.
  9. John Macri

    The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)

    I believe their horses stepped in prairie dog holes as they were charging through a "dogtown".
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    The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)

    Watched it last night. Beautifully rendered on a 4K display. Just another reminder why the Coen Bros. are one of a kind.
  11. John Macri

    Bosch - The Amazon Prime Series

    6th season renewal is great news and highly deserved! Kudos to one of our favorite Amazon shows.
  12. John Macri

    Homecoming (Amazon Prime)

    Interesting stuff. No mention of the odd effects used in several scenes in the 2 episodes I watched where a subject's face was in focus but everything else (even close proximity areas like an arm or clothing) was misfocused into an ugly bokeh. Reminded me of effects from the 60's Outer Limits TV...
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    Homecoming (Amazon Prime)

    Watched the first two episodes and I'm done. Bizarre, artsy focus effects, and screen matting quickly became annoying. My wife may stay with it (probably for Julia Roberts) but I found the show pretentious and boring. Switched to the The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and now I'm hooked.
  14. John Macri

    UHD Review Halloween UHD Review

    Will definitely be picking this one up as it's one of my favorites. I saw this at the theater when it first screened in 78' and was shocked to recognize most of the locations were within a mile of my apartment in North Alhambra. Although I've long since moved out of the area, I've driven by them...
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Phantasm -- in Blu-ray

    Just watched it and was amazed at the restoration quality. Far better then when I saw at the theater in 79'. Coming on the heels of Halloween it was great time for horror fans. And recognizing numerous scenes using nearby locations only added to its appeal for me.
  16. John Macri

    Pre-Order Only The Brave (4k UHD) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder

    Caught this one a few weeks back; a wonderfully acted and compelling film. Reading the book and not looking forward to the ending...
  17. John Macri

    Summer of 42...needs a Blu

    This film brings back so many poignant memories for me. I had just graduated HS and saw it at a local theater on a date with my girlfriend (who resembled a young Jennifer O'Neal). Everything about it seemed so true and relatable to life. What a beautiful film for those halcyon days of youth...
  18. John Macri

    Luke Cage (Netflix) Sept 30, 2016

    Started off really promising, but the predictability of the writing and improbable character behavior led to my dropping out...
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    Mozart in the Jungle (Amazon)

    My wife and I really enjoyed MITJ. Very well written with engaging characters and witty dialogue. Gael García Bernal's Rodrigo really carries the show, but it's also the ensemble acting that makes this gem so pleasurable.
  20. John Macri

    UHD UHD Early Adopters/Buyers and Format Experiences

    Just picked up a Samsung 65KS800D and UBD-KM85c during Costco's Black Friday sales. Considered a 70", but nothing comparable anywhere near the price and we sit just over 8' distance eyeball to screen and watch a lot of DirecTV. Calibrated using the RTings settings; looks fantastic with...
  21. John Macri

    Dolby Digital Plus question

    John: On my Denon 1803 I have no problem with analog speaker volume. Try using the setup buttom to adjust the sound level of all the analog channels higher. You'll need to set the audio on the video source for the HD-A1 to EXT-IN, then press setup and scroll thru the speakers, setting each to...
  22. John Macri

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: A History of Violence (Highly Recommended)

    My feelings mirror Scott's. My wife and I eagerly anticipated the film and up until the wife's hospital visit following the front-yard shootout, we were "caught up" in the drama. From this point on we found the family's behavior unrealistic and contrived.
  23. John Macri

    Team America Rated vs. Unrated

    A very uncomfortable 30 seconds...
  24. John Macri

    What's currently the most prized item/s in your DVD collection and why ?

    My Black Hawk Down SE signed by Staff Sgt. Matt Eversmann at a conference in 2003.
  25. John Macri

    Any word on a Rich Man, Poor Man mini-series DVD?

    I loved this 1976 era mini-series when it was aired. First major role for Nick Nolte, and Peter Strauss. I see there's a region 2 version. Can't believe it hasn't made it to region 1 DVD yet.
  26. John Macri

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Open Water

    Overall I felt this was a very effective and suspenseful film. Although in the actual incident the couple was not believed to have been killed by sharks, this film plays this primordial fear expertly. Like others I was disappointed in the video quality. There was a very low level of detail on...
  27. John Macri

    'Brian Regan - I Walked on the Moon' finally out!!!

    Thanks Greg. I just ordered it. I've been a huge fan since he started and saw Brian last summer - great show!
  28. John Macri

    Any chance of a Memphis Belle re-issue?

    Great movie that sorely needs an anamorphic transfer and reworking of it's limp DD 5.1 soundtrack.
  29. John Macri

    MIA: "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" DVD?

    Does anyone know of any plans for a DVD of "At Play in the Fields of the Lord"? This would be a great DVD with its panoramic cinematography and ensemble cast.
  30. John Macri

    Who Still Has Their Original 1997 Release DVDs?

    I think MARS ATTACKS is the only one I still have...
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