Matt, Do you mean Showtime HD? I saw it on Showtime recently - don't remember seeing it on HBO's schedule. Anyway, I thought it looked pretty good too. I've seen several complaints already regarding softness on other forums, but I suspect this is indeed due to the style of the film...
I will without a doubt wait for the EE's. I have not touched my TE's since each respective EE came out. Those simply are the films to me now. I keep the TE's mostly for nostalgia purposes and the few extras that aren't on the EE's or LE's.
Count me as another with significant scratches on multiple discs in this set. I have to echo Paul's sentiments on quality control. I fully expect my Lost S3 season to arrive in excellent condition with no marked up discs or crappy packaging. There's no reason why this couldn't have been...
Just in case it's still not clear, I can confirm that the new Barry Lyndon is definitely NOT anamorphic. In fact is identical to the 2001 version. It has the 2001 menu, and all the files on the disc are dated 2001. Disappointing to say the least. I guess I'll soothe my sorrow with my 5...
Mr. Collins is making the assumption that all HD adopters care about online interactivity. I really don't care about it. My player is not permanently connected to the web, and never will be. I understand the need to play to the format's strengths, but I don't think anyone is standing in...
Finally got to see this after making the mistake of missing it in theaters. Picked up the Blu-Ray myself. It's films like this that keep me from giving up on new films. Absolutely stunning. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I went in with no preconceptions and gave myself...
Rock and Roll Cafe was before my time with them, but we lived right around the corner. :) My first gig with them was the Vampyre's Ball thing they did at The Bank. We played Downtime/Batcave more than any other place. Unfortunately, since my last post, I've come to find my bass parts have...
LOL, the singer HATES that this is frequently the commentary he receives. Kind of a sore subject. :) But yes, they are still around, at least as a recording project. I was their bass player from 1997-1998 for recording and live shows, and I recorded the bass tracks for the last record, which...
Wow really surprised at this comment (sound-wise). Now, songs like "Lines In The Sand" and "Trial Of Tears" sound great, but it's obvious "You Not Me" was mixed differently somehow, as that song just sounds terrible IMO. I think the liner notes even suggest recording was done in multiple...
I got my Ltd. Ed. from Amazon, but I ordered in on March 24th. I remember it showing as unavailble not too long after that. On another note, I bought the regular edition before my LE showed up, and I found the level to be quite a bit lower than that of Deadwing or In Absentia. Anyone else...
Man, I REALLY don't want Wal-mart involved with either format this early. They will definitely screw with the quality of the format. Wal-mart Customer: "I just spent $1500 on a widescreen HDTV and an HD-DVD player, and I'm STILL seeing black bars on King Kong! I want my money back!!!" You...
Between newly purchased and rented Blu-Ray's and HD-DVD's, and significant HD content from my cable provider (including all 6 SW films saved on my DVR in 1080!), I find I haven't watched much non-TV DVD in a while. Not say I never will again, but I'm still trying to get through all the HD...
Got my copy from Amazon right on schedule. Placed an order for the Jerk and the Game a few weeks ago and got both last Wednesday. When you see stuff like that happen your best bet is to cancel and re-order. Case in point - yesterday my order for this week, which contained Eternal Sunshine...
Just wanted to add my experiences here. I have an A1 with FW 2.0, and my copy of CoM from Amaozn (and Good Shepherd) played fine - no glitches or freezes. I just got an A20 and immediately updated to 1.5. Neither of these discs play on the A20, but still play fine on the A1 ( I...
The real question is, is it any better looking than the 2002 anamorphic release? I've seen the HDnet version too, and it didn't strike me as a new transfer.
It is NOT anamoprhic, repeat Pi is NOT anamorphic. I just got this from Best Buy this morning. In fact, the disc art is identical to the old releases for both and still carries the Artisan logo and catalog numbers. Only the box art says Lionsgate. As usual Lionsgate doesn't have a...
As stated the downside is first and foremost the price of a disc. I'm an adult - I can decide what format I want. If I want an HD-DVD, I don't need an SD copy with it. If I want a Blu-Ray, I don't need an HD-DVD copy with it. The Departed is a perfect example. I saved $5 by going with the...
At age 32 I am making the same amount with no degree as my 33 year old fiancee who holds a bachelor's. To be fair, her bachelor's has nothing to do with her current field (we're both in IT). Most people I've known who are my age and have degrees never made more than me, and usually less...
Just watched this last night. very impressed with the quality and the film itself. I think this is the best performance from Stallone since Cop Land. Now I kind of want all the Rocky films on BD.
Good point. Depends on who's buying CR. I have a feeling CR is selling well to those who already have a PS3 or BD player. Pirates and Cars strike me as more likely to sell players than CR.
I hate the concept of TotalHD more than the WB and Uni DVD/HD combos. As with the combos discs out now, I will certainly be scaling back my purchasing and doing more renting of these kinds of titles.
Same here. Titles will sell the formats, not internet-enabled features. Think about how many times you've cared to use DVD-ROM features. Same thing IMO. Just give us more big titles, and faster. Still, can't wait to get my hands on Children of Men. If it has playback problems because of...