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  1. Jim Williams

    The Chronicles of Riddick vs Pitch Black

    Are these different versions of the same movie or are they two completely different movies? Pardon me if this is a very stupid question.
  2. Jim Williams

    Nikon D100 or D1x?

    I am going to be in the market for a digital slr soon and I was wondering why one would choose a D1x over a D100 when the D100 has more resolution (6.1 vs 5.1 megapixels)? I will be using it primarily for wedding photography.
  3. Jim Williams

    Sling Blade, is it 5.1 or 2.0?

    I was looking at IMDB for Sling Blade and it lists the region 1 as DD 5.1. Netflix also lists it the same way, but all I get from my AV receiver is DPLII. Are the listings wrong or is it poorly flagged or what?
  4. Jim Williams

    Late 1950's movie, The Mysterions

    When I was a six or seven year old kid I remember going to a bad Japanese movie called The Mysterions or something like that. I cannot find any reference to it in the IMDB. Does anyone else remember this movie?
  5. Jim Williams

    Any wedding photographers here?

    I am looking to get back to my first love, photography. I used to run my own studio and I specialized in portrait and commercial photography, but now I would like to do weddings. I would like to get back in mainly because I don't want to rely on somebody else for my paycheck and I have done a...
  6. Jim Williams

    Star Trek future movies?

    I just watched Nemesis for about the sixth time and seeing as how the ending was left very open, does anyone think that there might be another Star Trek movie? I know that the original cast has little interest in getting back into character, but do you think that there might be another movie...
  7. Jim Williams

    Cider House Rules-What is OAR?

    I just saw this on TV and I really liked it. Since it was on network TV I looked up the DVD on Netflix. What confuses me is how they have the screen formats listed. It reads as follows: Screen Formats: Widescreen 2.35:1 Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1 What gives with this? Why are there two...
  8. Jim Williams

    IMDB Forums = rude and obnoxious people

    Please forgive me if I put this in the wrong board. Has anyone here gone to the IMDB message boards? A lot of the people there are simply rude, intolerant, childish and obnoxious. I don't go there often, but when I do I usually leave with a sour stomach afterwards. Thanks God nearly everyone...
  9. Jim Williams

    Another good film ruined by pan & scan

    I just caught part of Fearless on Bravo and found it to be a really good movie. I liked what I saw so much I wanted to rent it from Netflix so I could see it in its entirety, but much to my dismay it is available in pan & scan only. It is always such a disappointment to find a movie that I had...
  10. Jim Williams

    Digital or Film?

    Almost 30 years ago I had my own photo studio and did portraits, portfolios and commercial photography. Now that I am fifty I am considering going back into business doing basically the same kind of photography again. I am tired of working for someone else and I want more job security. The...
  11. Jim Williams

    George Reeves and Gone With The Wind

    I am a little confused. I just watched GWTW again and I noticed that George Reeves played a part in the beginning of the movie. Although I knew this, I had forgotten all about it. I was then curious as to what other films had George Reeves been in before the Superman TV series. Looking up his...
  12. Jim Williams

    FS: NEC ND-1100a 4x DVD Burner

    Less than a year old with maybe 30 burns on it. $30 plus shipping, firm. Like new condition. Includes Nero Burning Rom. Never made a coaster with it. Edit: Will also trade for DVDs. I am looking for The Wizard of Oz, Shawshank Redemption and Usual Suspects.
  13. Jim Williams

    Sub cables: Will I hear a difference?

    I know that this may open a big can of worms but... I am using a very thin cable between my AVR and my sub. I will not spend megabucks on specialty cables but will I hear a difference if I used an AR sub cable or something similarly priced, over what I am currently using? I want to stay in...
  14. Jim Williams

    Replacement for RP91

    I love my RP91 but I know one day it will bite the dust. What would you recommend for someone who watches 99.9% film based DVDs as a replacement for the RP91?
  15. Jim Williams

    Video card w/component out?

    Are there any video cards with component out so I can connect my computer to my RPTV (Mits WT42311)?
  16. Jim Williams

    Power/timer light blinking on my Mits WT42311

    I have noticed something odd lately. Sometimes when my Mits is off I notice that the power/timer light is blinking. When I turn the set on, the channel has reverted to channel 3 instead of being on the last channel that I had the TV set to. It is a steady blink...blink...blink that is about one...
  17. Jim Williams

    External TV tuner

    I am looking for a really cheap external TV tuner that I can connect to my PC using USB. It's only purpose is for the video feed from my survelance camera outside my house. Any suggestions from anyone?
  18. Jim Williams

    Monster Cable speaker wire

    1 pair of 12ga speaker wire from Monster. 25' with gold plated pins on both ends. Asking $20. Edit: PayPal only.
  19. Jim Williams

    FS: Panasonic DVD-RV32

    Great DVD player. This is not progressive scan but the interlaced PQ is outstanding. In like new condition. I am asking $25, plus shipping. This is way better than the no-name brands selling for $30 at Wal-Mart and Circuit City. Edit: PayPal only.
  20. Jim Williams

    OTA HDTV newbie

    I just got a Samsung SIR-T151 (used) and I've noticed a couple of things. First, my reception is much much better at night. During the day I get lots of dropouts and pixellation but none at night. Second, when it is windy my reception is much poorer with lots of dropouts. Is this normal or...
  21. Jim Williams

    Terk Silver Sensor knockoff?

    I was in BestBuy today and saw that they had a Terk UHF antenna that looked just like the Zenith Silver Sensor. It was up high on a shelf so I couldn't see much except for the picture. Is Terk trying to capitalize on the Silver Sensor by making a knockoff? Here is a pdf from the Terk site...
  22. Jim Williams

    Pulp Fiction revisited

    When Pulp Fiction first came out on VHS I rented it and about halfway through I was so confused that I just turned it off and never watched it again. At the time it seemed like one of the worst movies I had ever tried to watch. Since then I have seen several Quentin Tarantino movies and enjoyed...
  23. Jim Williams

    DVD sleeves for three ring binders?

    Does anyone know if there is such a thing? Ideally there would also be a place to keep the DVD cover also. I just do not have anyplace to store DVDs in their cases.
  24. Jim Williams

    DVD+R playback on XP30

    I have a Panasonic XP30 that I love but when I try to play any burned DVDs I get pixellation and freezes. When I play the same disk on my RP91, it plays perfectly. Anybody have any clue as to why this might be?
  25. Jim Williams

    Cleaning the laser lens safely

    Is there a good way to clean the laser lens without opening the case? I have an African Grey parrot and she produces a lot of fine dust from her feathers so I know that I will have to clean the lens eventually.
  26. Jim Williams

    Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan - Mistake?

    I was re-watching this movie tonight when I noticed a line that Khan speaks. He quotes an ancient Klingon saying that goes something like this: "revenge is a dish that is best served cold". How could he even know about the Klingons? He is from the late 20th century and was in stasis for 200...
  27. Jim Williams

    "My Life", MAR?

    I just rented and viewed "My Life" based on the thread Films that made you cry. I was expecting a widescreen version but instead when it started up I got the dreaded "This film has been modified from its original version. It has been formatted to fit your screen..." I was under the impression...
  28. Jim Williams

    Why is DONNIE DARKO so popular? (includes DIRECTOR's CUT disc.)

    I noticed that in last years DVD ETC top 100, Donnie Darko was listed as one of the top 100 and on the IMDB it is given an 8.3. Even now it is one of the top 10 in DVD sales according to Yahoo for this week. What is it about this DVD that gives it it's wide appeal? Edit: PS I haven't seen it...
  29. Jim Williams

    FS: Panasonic XP30

    I just have one too many DVD players and my RP91 does everything I need it to do. Asking $275 shipped. Original box, remote and manual. I have had it for less than 6 months. No scratches or dings. edit: I forgot to mention, PayPal only.
  30. Jim Williams

    Where is the Tiny Mighty II?

    I have looked everywhere on the PartsExpress Web site and I cannot find it anywhere. Do they still sell it?
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