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  1. Mike_S

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: The Frighteners - Peter Jackson's Director's Cut (RECOMMENDED)

    That's a great review, Steve. I bought this one (with the Kong movie ticket inside) Like you, I drooled over the LD set with all of the supplements, so I'm glad to (finally)pick up the DVD version. Very quirky and very entertaining. -Mike
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    ATTN ALL: King Kong Box Set With Collector's Tin, Son Of Kong, & Mighty Joe Young!!!

    I'm in Toronto. Anyone know if this Best Buy exclusive will apply to the Canadian stores? Whatever version I wind up with, I'm sure it'll be awesome. -Mike
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    Any word on The Munsters season 2?

    Got a bit of a problem with this. I can't get it out of the EXTREMELY tight plastic slip cover without damaging the cardboard inner case containing the discs. I'm thinking of bringing it back to FutureShop and getting one of the staff to demonstrate how to remove the contents. Very frustrating...
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    The greatest and most unusual movie WEAPONS.

    007's Aston Martin DB5 (Ejector seat? You must be joking!)
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    DVD Review HTF Review: Jaws - 30th Anniversary Edition

    "I'm curious as to how a purist listen's to the mono track. Do you watch the film through just one speaker? Or is it two channel Mono? Or even 3 channel Mono?" __________________________________________________ _________ Depending on your receiver's settings, I'd imagine you'd listen to the...
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    The Sting SE on 09/06/05 See Post #133

    It's about time! -Mike
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    The Office (US) - Season 1

    Thanks.
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    The Office (US) - Season 1

    I love this show. Did I miss something? I tuned in on Thursday night, May 3 to watch 'The Office'. It did not air that evening, much to my surprise. I'm in Toronto and it normally airs Tuesdays at 9:30. Have they cancelled it or moved it to another time slot? Just wondering. Thanks. -Mike
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    swan speakers again

    Hi, Ronneil. I'd post this question over in the AV123 forum here: http://forum.av123.com/index.php -Mike
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    S-Video or component cable?

    Thanks, Bob. I've got a much better understanding now, why to go the component route. Thanks, everyone for your advice. -Mike
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    S-Video or component cable?

    Thanks, John and Leo. Component video it is! -Mike
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    S-Video or component cable?

    Thanks, Leo. Just to be clear, his DVD player has outputs for BOTH s-video and component. His new TV has inputs for both as well. It sounds from your answer that you feel Component is the better route to take rather than S-Video under these circumstances to get better picture quality. I just...
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    S-Video or component cable?

    Just wondering if I can get a little advice. A friend of mine has just purchased a 42" plasma set which is inexpensive by plasma standards. It's really an EDTV rather than a true HDTV set which is made by a company called Prima. Anyway, his DVD player (which he does not plan to replace in the...
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: FOX Film Noir - LAURA

    Interesting. I purchased the 3 Fox Noir titles tonight. I'm in Toronto. 'Panic in the Streets' and 'Call Northside 777' had the Film Noir art on the discs themselves, while 'Laura' had the Fox Studios art on the disc (which really is no art at all). Disappointing, but it's the movie up on the...
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    Insert in 2 Disc First Contact?

    O.K. Thanks.
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    Insert in 2 Disc First Contact?

    Hi. Just wondering if the 2 Disc version of First Contact that just came out is supposed to have an insert in it. Mine did not. -Mike
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: FOX Film Noir - LAURA

    Is Laura available with Panic In The Streets and Call Northside 777 as a box set as well? -Mike
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    Question about Eugene Pallette as Friar Tuck in ROBIN HOOD...

    I can't really shed any more light on this other than to say that the same actor played the role of a Spanish priest in the Tyronne Power movie, The Mark of Zorro and he certainly had the 'gravelly' voice in that one as well. My guess is that it was his natural voice. Very distinctive. It's...
  19. Mike_S

    Sony "black screen"

    Hi, Mike. There's a fair bit of info on this one over at AVS Forum. Just look under the Screens area. BTW, it won't be cheap! -Mike
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    24 Season 4 ongoing thread (Merged)

    I think that 24 is pretty riveting television, but are the terrorists holding Heller, led by Scott Evil's dad? They could have killed him when he visited his son, but nooooooo......they had to kidnap him so they could kill him on the internet? Oh well, I'll still be watching next week. -Mike
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    Steve Carell is...Maxwell Smart !

    My apologies if this is old news. Steve Carell, who played the dim witted weatherman, Brick Tamwell in Anchorman has been picked to star in GET SMART. After stealing every scene he was in during Anchorman, I think Carell will make a great Max. Can't wait to see it. It will be interesting to see...
  22. Mike_S

    Scarface 20th Anniversary no insert?

    The 20th Ann. definitely did not come with an insert. -Mike
  23. Mike_S

    Heads Up Canadians Re: Shawshank DELUXE Edition

    Looks like I'll be buying from Amazon.com. Those Canadian b**tards!
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    Dipole/surround speaker question

    Thanks, Anth. I'll check that out. -Mike
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    Dipole/surround speaker question

    Thanks for the replies guys. Those M & K's look interesting. The viewing position is just shy of 12' (couch to screen; a front projection set up), so moving the couch even 6" forward might be a problem. That's why I had considered the dipoles on the back wall. The speaker system I have in mind...
  26. Mike_S

    Dipole/surround speaker question

    I've edited my original first post (see capital letters) to further elaborate on my seating position relative to the back wall. My original dipole question still stands. Thanks. -Mike
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    Dipole/surround speaker question

    Apologies ahead of time, if this sounds like a silly question. I'll be moving to a condo next year. The particular area I'll be turning in a home theater space will be part of the main living room. Room shape is a bit odd. The spot I have in mind is kind of in the middle of the room, so there...
  28. Mike_S

    Proud Owner of an Optoma H30

    Hi Dave. Congratulations on getting the H30. I've heard some great things about this projector, especially the inky blacks part. I was not as sure regarding the brightness factor. I'm glad to hear that you consider it to be a bright image. What is the 'gain' considered to be on the Dalite White...
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    Demolition Man

    'Sandra Bullock licks ass in this movie!' Hey Max. I'm not sure if the above was a typo or in the deleted scenes! -Mike
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    Pierce Brosnan out as Bond? (UPDATE: Daniel Craig confirmed)

    I'd go with Adrian Paul as well. Not only does he bear a resemblance to Sean Connery (in his prime) he has that 'menacing' physical presence as well. He'd be an excellent Bond. He's enough of a 'name' as well with Highlander behind him. Clive Owen is a close second IMO. -Mike
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