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  1. Brian Kidd

    Pre-Order Superman 5-Film Collection (1978-1987) and Amazon SteelBook Exclusive (4k UHD Combo)

    It's unprofessional at the very least. Brando's head was so far up his hind end by the 1970's that he would intentionally do outrageous things that he only got away with because he was Marlon Brando. Was he a legitimate generational talent who helped to change the craft of acting...
  2. Brian Kidd

    DECADES TV Network Rebranding to CATCHY-Comedy TV March 27, 2023.

    When I was a kid, we watched the new episodes of the show when they aired, but during the same time period I can also remember watching the early episodes in syndication airing in the daytime. Even back then, it was almost like watching two different shows because of the stylistic differences in...
  3. Brian Kidd

    American Graffiti 4K UHD

    It's a George Lucas film. Of course it won't be the original version. :)
  4. Brian Kidd

    Walt Disney Legacy Collection (project brainstorming)

    Yeah, I remember when Leonard Maltin was fighting tooth and nail to get the last couple of waves released. This was after Roy Disney had acrimoniously left the company over what he saw as Eisner's mismanagement of it. I remember because, up until that time, Roy had been the main cheerleader for...
  5. Brian Kidd

    Still no sign of Let It Be on Blu?

    Yeah. Should have clarified.
  6. Brian Kidd

    Still no sign of Let It Be on Blu?

    I mean, it got a box set release, but that didn't have any alternate/early takes. The actual film looked great and sounded great as well. Plus, the supplements on the Blu-ray were really good as was the book that was included with it. It also had a very nice reproduction of the mono EP. While...
  7. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    Wow. I mean, Episode 2 was a little inert for my tastes, but it apparently slaughtered baby seals in front of him and then made him wear their skins. That's the only thing I can think of that could justify this level of vitriol.
  8. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    Yeah, he was an incredibly creative, but deeply-flawed human being.
  9. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    Yeah, that novelization is crazy, but uniquely Roddenberry. He sure did love writing about the ladies. Not sure he'd survive in today's world. I really enjoyed the book once I decided to accept it on its own terms. But, wow, is it... different.
  10. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    I think it's because EMH's are simply computer programs with a sophisticated user interface. They can only function in a limited area outfitted with the proper light-emitting equipment and can also be caused to "cease to exist" with a command. Synths are hyper-strong and intelligent physical...
  11. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    Looks like not much has changed, unfortunately.
  12. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    I don't believe CBS All Access offers HDR programming. It does have HD and 5.1 sound, though.
  13. Brian Kidd

    Star Trek: Picard - Season One - CBS All Access - starring Patrick Stewart

    I loved the first episode. It's so wonderful to see Star Trek return to being about ideas, rather than focusing purely on plot and action. Some folks have a problem with Starfleet breaking down, but I think it's logical (pardon the pun) and relevant. Starfleet was always about respecting a...
  14. Brian Kidd

    Help Save Abbott & Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!

    I watched a couple of episodes that I found on YouTube. They were quite funny. Certainly dated in a lot of ways when it comes to gender roles, but that was the time in which they were produced.
  15. Brian Kidd

    Help Save Abbott & Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!

    Alas, they weren't airing in rural WV during the 70's and 80's. I watched Hold That Ghost for my first A&C film. It was delightful. While it took a while to get started because of the unnecessary musical numbers (I guess Ted Lewis is an acquired taste.), once the actual plot took over it was a...
  16. Brian Kidd

    Help Save Abbott & Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!

    Question: Having never seen any Abbott & Costello outside of their "Who's on First?" routine, what films are their best? I really want to see a few before Africa Screams comes out. I noted that in the most-recent Nitrateville podcast, either Bob or Ron Palumbo (forgive me for not remembering...
  17. Brian Kidd

    Help Save Abbott & Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!

    Squeaked in just under the wire! Thank goodness my paycheck went in today. :) Can't wait to see the results. Thanks for all the wonderful work that the 3D Film Archive has done over the years to bring these older films back to life.
  18. Brian Kidd

    Help Save Abbott & Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!

    That is (probably was?) a beautiful building.
  19. Brian Kidd

    Pre-Order Münchausen (1943) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder

    Oh... "TINTS!" I had something else in my brain that caused me to misread that. ;)
  20. Brian Kidd

    The Skywalker Saga 4K

    Yikes. Well, at least I know you feel strongly about it.
  21. Brian Kidd

    The Skywalker Saga 4K

    Has anyone else seen this analysis of the "HDR" on the 4K versions on Disney+? It certainly looks like they aren't true HDR and Vincent Teoh knows his stuff.
  22. Brian Kidd

    Help Support the Puppetoon Animation of George Pal on Blu-ray

    Oh, wow! This is so exciting! I finally got hold of the first Blu-ray last year and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately, I'm not in a place right now to contribute, but should that change, I absolutely will. Best of luck on the project. The Puppetoons I've seen have been astonishing works of...
  23. Brian Kidd

    Paramount Presents Gemini Man 4K 60 fps Demonstration

    Unfortunately, there isn't a 3D standard for home 4K. Also, and I could be mistaken, I don't believe that there would be enough space for 60fps 3D video in full resolution on a Blu-ray disc. At the very least, it's likely that many players would have a tough time handling it. They could do 3D at...
  24. Brian Kidd

    Paramount Presents Gemini Man 4K 60 fps Demonstration

    I wish the actual film was better, but I'm definitely interested in the HFR presentation. I saw one of the Hobbit films in HFR 3D and was very impressed. That was only 48fps, if I remember correctly, but the HFR made a huge difference for the 3D as the added smoothness of motion really added a...
  25. Brian Kidd

    Could the original, unaltered STAR WARS be on its way to Blu-ray?

    Well, if they won't release the original versions legitimately, I'm happy with the fan-made releases that are readily available if you know where to look. Honestly, they look better than the UHD versions streaming on Disney+ anyway. Those have awful color timing and have been scrubbed of...
  26. Brian Kidd

    Help Save Abbott & Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!

    I have to admit I've never seen any Abbott & Costello outside of Who's on First. That scene was hilarious. Going to have to remedy the situation.
  27. Brian Kidd

    Why no SD video on Blu-ray Discs?

    I have an ELO Blu-ray with several full-length concerts from their glory days, all on one disc. It sounds great and I got literally hours of entertainment for what I felt was a very reasonable price. I love it.
  28. Brian Kidd

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Suspiria (1977) -- in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    I concur with every part of your post, but especially the sentiment quoted above.
  29. Brian Kidd

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Suspiria (1977) -- in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    I was also surprised by the LFE. As you said, it sounds more modern, but I didn't feel it overpowered the mix and the clarity of all of the audio elements is impeccable. It is probably the best-sounding audio mix of a film of its vintage that I've heard. It is head and shoulders above the modern...
  30. Brian Kidd

    Why no SD video on Blu-ray Discs?

    There have been quite a few Anime series releases with SD on Blu-ray. Honestly, I'm fine with them as it makes it much more convenient for shows with a lot of episodes. I have the Fist of the North Star and Golgo 13 series in this format. I don't agree that it looks worse than DVD. At least that...
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