I'm not too happy with this latest release of the series. The episodes look soft, as if someone didn't bother to run the focus correctly. I kept wishing I had the ability to focus these shows better. The sound quality is good with the exception of one of my favorite episodes "Anti-Matter Man."...
Disney also removed the Buena Vista logo from the dvd of "Old Yeller." Thankfully the fanfare (composed specifically for the BV logo) is still there but the BV logo has been replaced with that Disney castle logo. I wish this revisionist nonsense would stop. I always equated that beautiful blue...
I grew up with the L100s. I also bought a pair of L112s. I absolutely loved those speakers...until the S38s came out. The L100s and L112s are now packed away in my garage. I'm using four S38s, an S-Center and a PB12 for the sub and I couldn't be happier. I've never heard better imaging, clarity...
Hi Ron, Thanks so much for the link! I just subscribed to the series. I saw the show when I was a kid and loved it. I loved the special effects and music that John Williams composed for the pilot. I can't wait for Lost In Space season 2 and (hopefully) season 3. Perhaps some day they will...
I just did a search on the Columbia House website for "Land of the Giants" and nothing comes up. I contacted Columbia House customer service and they couldn't find it in their inventory. Can someone please post a link to the series or a catalog number or something showing where and how to order...
Just picked up "The Enemy Below" from Costco for $13.99. It is double packaged together with "Sink the Bismarck" as part of the Fox War Classics series. It makes for a great double feature and yes, "The Enemy Below" is 4.0!
Ron said: "Some sort of restoration would have helped this series. Even though these are off masters that are still considered "good," I noticed a lot of background grain and dirt in the prints." Ron, I completely agree. I bought two box sets last week, one for myself and one for my sister...
Possible problem with Robin Hood Disc 2: Disc 2, "Glorious Technicolor" documentary, Chapter 1 at 17 seconds, my disc has a very nasty dropout. The picture breaks up for a split second and at the same time a very loud sonic spike is heard. Fortunately I wasn't playing my system very loud. Has...
Quote: "Here is perhaps some bad news on the transfers. Seems that FOX is getting cold feet, worried about poor sales, ala the MTM set, so they are making this a budget release, with old Laserdisc, and Columbia HouseVHS transfers as masters..." This really has me worried. I bought all...
The CinemaScope short titled "THE MIRACLE OF STEREOPHONIC SOUND." (Technicolor) This short demonstrated the then newly developed four track magnetic stereo process with race cars, trains zooming by, football crowds roaring, bands playing and Fox thunder storm sound effects in glorious four...
This is marketing, pure and simple marketing by Best Buy. I was part of the pilot program since I live in California. I assume it was successful since they've gone nation wide. I received a free RZ card last year and in the last few weeks received a second free renewal card. I've never paid one...
The card I received a few weeks ago was the blue card. It was replaced a couple days ago with an identical blue card. The membership number above the bar code is the same on both cards but the long series of numbers below the bar code are now different. I'm keeping both cards just in case. Jeff
I just received another free Reward Zone card from BB today that's good through the end of July 2004. They sent me one a couple weeks ago and then I got a replacement today with the following note: "Dear Jeff, We're really sorry for the confusion, but remember that great new Reward Zone...
This really pisses me off! Thanks for nothing Paramount! I heard they weren't supposed to start boxed sets until season 2 so I purchased Volumes 1-6 already and Volumes 7 and 8 are on the way even as we speak. If Paramount thinks I'm going to repurchase the season one boxed set they're out of...
Stephen, Thanks for the heads up on Sink The Bismarck. I remember seeing this film in amazing four track magnetic stereo with incredible surround work. The main reason why I'd purchase this title is for the sound. Now that it's only 2.0 I'll pass on this title. DVD is the perfect format for...
The Warner Home Video chat is on Tuesday April 22. That might be a good opportunity to discuss The Bad Seed with the powers that be.
Jeff
By the way, I love apricot juice. It doesn't even need ice. :)
Every time I play a new 5.1 dvd or CD I am astounded. It's like hearing the mix as it was recorded in the dubbing theater or scoring stage. The quality of sound reproduction is unbelievable. I'm using four JBL S38s, two for the mains, two for the surrounds, S-Center and PB12 sub. I've heard...
The Buena Vista Distribution Co. logo HAS been removed and replaced with the newer Walt Disney Company logo. The stately and regal brass fanfare at the beginning of the film was composed specifically for the BV logo. Now it plays over the newer logo. I always equated the BV logo with gorgeous...
I ordered Sunset Boulevard from Dvdsoon.com on Nov. 26, 2002. I finally received it yesterday Feb. 12, 2003. To say they're slow is an understatement, then again I used the free shipping option. The disc arrived off the center hub. I checked for scratches but it looked clean. I played it all the...
That appears to be a frame from "Blast Off Into Space", the first color episode. I remember this is when the show started to take a different turn but no matter how absurd, Jonathan always saved the day. Bring on the Viking women, talking carrots and Dr. Smith dancing to disco music on The...
Ron said:
"This is my all-time favorite TV show and I patiently
await its release to DVD."
MINE TOO!!! If I saw the entire show for sale on dvd I'd buy it in a second. I hope Fox includes the original unaired presentation that didn't have Dr. Smith or the robot but did have music tracked...
There's only one Dr. Smith for me and that's the late, great Jonathan Harris. I grew up on this show in the 60's and I remember the cliff hanger endings brought me back week after week. The black and white shows were my favorites and I loved the Jupiter 2 and all that great hardware that was so...
SILVERMAN VS. CBS, INC. (I had problems posting the url so I had to cut and paste the case). "Silverman v. CBS Inc. 870 F.2d 40 United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Feb. 6, 1989 * JON O. NEWMAN, Circuit Judge: This appeal presents somewhat novel issues of both...
Jeremy, You are absolutely 100% correct!!! The first dark and moody notes of Franz Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8 are missing! It should start at approximately 26:16 on the dvd. That little bit of music added such a feeling of dread to that scene and the subsequent fadeout. After a...
This disc is loaded with goodies, especially composer Shirley Walker's commentary. You'll be able to hear the entire score in multi-track and during cue breaks, Shirley's commentary. She goes into some fascinating details on film scoring. I'm hoping we won't see the end of isolated scores with...
Wishing Ron, Parker and all the gang on HTF the warmest of Season's Greetings and a very Happy New Year! Thanks for making HTF one of the most enjoyable, informative and fun places on the internet. Looking forward to another year! :) :) :)
Jeff