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  1. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: State of Play

    State of Play Studio: Universal Year: 2009 Rated: PG-13 Film Length: 128 minutes Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish Starring: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck...
  2. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: Leverage: The Complete First Season

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  3. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: Reaper Season 2

    Reaper Season 2 Studio: Lionsgate Year: 2009 Rated: NR Film Length: 585 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0 Subtitles: English, Spanish Starring: Bret Harrison, Ray Wise, Tyler Labine, Missy Peregrym, Ben Gonzalez...
  4. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daugter (Season 2)

    8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter: Season 2” Studio: Lionsgate Year: 2009 Rated: NR Film Length: 528 minutes Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (details not provided) Languages: English Dolby Digital 2.0 The Show In the world of TV sitcoms, it seems as if some shows gain fame...
  5. Scott McAllister

    HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: MacGillivray Freeman's "Journey Into Amazing Caves"

    MacGillivray Freeman’s “Journey Into Amazing Caves” Studio: Image Entertainment Year: 2001 (Blu-ray release 2009) Rated: NR Film Length: 40 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 1080p (main feature), 1.78:1 1080P & 480i standard definition (special features) Languages: English DTS-HD Master Audio...
  6. Scott McAllister

    HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: The World's Biggest and Baddest Bugs

    Animal Planet’s “The World’s Biggest and Baddest Bugs” Studio: Discovery Channel Year: 2008 (Blu-ray release 2009) Rated: NR Film Length: 87 minutes Aspect Ratio: Full screen matted for widescreen televisions Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Stereo 2.0 The Show A journey...
  7. Scott McAllister

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: Heart Alive in Seattle

    Heart: Alive In Seattle Studio: Image Entertainment Year: 2002 (Blu-ray release 2009) Rated: NR Film Length: 103 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Languages: English DTS-HD MA 5.0, Dolby Digital 5.0, PCM Stereo The Concert The best part of seeing a favorite band in concert is the ability...
  8. Scott McAllister

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: Jarhead

    Jarhead Studio: Universal Year: 2005 (Blu-ray release 2008) Rated: R Film Length: 123 minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Languages: English DTS-HD MA 5.1, Spanish, French Subtitles: English, Spanish, French The Film Can a soldier serving in a time of war ever be completely free of the...
  9. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: REAPER SEASON 1

    Reaper: Season 1 Studio: Lionsgate Year: 2008 Film Length: 810 minutes Rating: Not Rated Aspect Ratio: 1.79:1 Languages: English 2.0 Subtitles: English, Spanish MSRP: $39.98 Cast: Bret Harrison, Tyler Labine, Rick Gonzalez, Missy Peregrym, Ray Wise The Show I will be the first to...
  10. Scott McAllister

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: The Forbidden Kingdom (Recommended)

    The Forbidden Kingdom Studio: Lionsgate Year: 2008 Film Length: 104 minutes Rating: PG-13 Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Languages: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English), English 5.1 EX, English 2.0 Subtitles: English, Spanish MSRP: $29.95 Cast: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Yifei Liu The...
  11. Scott McAllister

    DVD Review HTF DVD REVIEW: Brotherhood of the Wolf: 2 Disc Director's Cut

    Brotherhood of the Wolf: 2 Disc Director's Cut Studio: Universal Home Entertainment Year: 2008 (theatrically released in 2002) Film Length: 151 minutes Rating: Not Rated Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Languages: English 5.1, French 5.1 Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish, French MSRP: $14.99...
  12. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: The Bank Job: 2 Disc Special Edition

    The Bank Job: 2 Disc Special Edition Studio: Lionsgate Year: 2008 Film Length: 110 minutes Rating: R Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Languages: English 5.1 EX, English 2.0 Subtitles: English, Spanish MSRP: $34.98 Cast: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows The Film Occasionally, a strong movie comes...
  13. Scott McAllister

    Pioneer 92TXH: Low volume output?

    I just recently (Saturday) purchased a new Pioneer Elite receiver to replace my aging Sony 555-ES. I get all my connections hooked up (HDMI, component, FiberOp, etc..), fire it up, run the MCACC, set the volume to -40db and put in the Blu-ray of Batman Begins. And hear nothing. As it...
  14. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: Rescue Me: The Complete 4th Season

    Rescue Me: The Complete 4th Season Studio: Sony Pictures Television Year: 2008 Film Length: 560 minutes Rating: Unrated Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Languages: English 5.1 MSRP: $39.99 Cast: Denis Leary, Michael Lombardi, Tatum O’Neil, Steven Pasquale, Andrea Roth, John Scurti...
  15. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: The Entrance

    The Entrance Studio: Lionsgate Year: 2007 Film Length: 81 minutes Rating: R Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Languages: English 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish MSRP: $19.99 Cast: Sarah-Jane Redmond, Michael Eklund, Ron Sauve The Film "The Entrance" is, on the surface, an independent filmmaker's...
  16. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD REVIEW: The Cottage

    The Cottage Studio: Sony Pictures Year: 2008 Film Length: 91 minutes Rating: Unrated Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Languages: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 5.1, Portuguese 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese MSRP: $19.99 Cast: Andy Serkis, Reece Shearsmith, Jennifer Ellison, Steven...
  17. Scott McAllister

    DVD Review HTF DVD REVIEW: We Own the Night

    We Own the Night Studio: Columbia Pictures Year: 2007 Film Length: 117 minutes Rating: R Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Languages: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish MSRP: $19.99 Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Robert Duvall The Film Set...
  18. Scott McAllister

    DVD Review HTF DVD Review: Dragon Wars: D War

    Dragon Wars: D War Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Year: 2007 Film Length: 90 minutes Rating: PG-13 Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Languages: English 5.1, French (Dolby Surround) Subtitles: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean MSRP: $19.99 Cast: Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert Forster...
  19. Scott McAllister

    HTF HD-DVD Review: Wyatt Earp

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  20. Scott McAllister

    Suggestions for a new receiver.

    Well, the time has finally come for me to replace my 555ES receiver. I have officially joined the HD future with the recent aquisition of both a Toshiba A20 and a Panasonic BD10A. Bottom line, I need to purchase a new receiver that can handle all current audio formats, has HDMI switching, and...
  21. Scott McAllister

    HTF DVD Review: Friday Night Lights Season 1

    Friday Night Lights Season 1 Studio: Universal Studios Year: 2006-2007 Film Length: 955 minutes Aspect Ratio: Enhanced Widescreen (1.78:1) Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English SDH MSRP: $29.99 Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Scott Porter, Minka Kelly...
  22. Scott McAllister

    DVD Review HTF Review - The Contract

    The Contract Studio: First Look Home Entertainment Year: 2007 Rated: R Film Length: 96 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16X9 Enhanced Widescreen (2.35:1) Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Subtitles: English, Spanish The Film At first glance, “The Contract” promises to be an entertaining...
  23. Scott McAllister

    Is it better to buy a top of the line, cheaper DVD player....

    .... or a low end midgrade one? I've been looking at the JVC XV-N55SL as a christmas gift for myself this year, but I'm wondering if it's better to buy it new or perhaps get a slightly used Denon DVD-910. The Denon would be more, but I'm not that conerned about the price. As a second...
  24. Scott McAllister

    Have a few questions about The Usual Suspects DVD (Not movie/plot stuff)

    This is for the orignal release of Usual Suspects, not the new "Special Edition" one, although that is part of my question. Is the "Special Edition" worth double dipping for since I already own the first release? When I listen to the commentary track, it sounds like there are two...
  25. Scott McAllister

    I just watched "The Thing" on DVD, need some help w/ the ending (spoiler potential)

    Can anybody jump in and give me a little bit of explanation regarding the end of The Thing? Maybe I'm just stupid, but I don't really understand what I'm supposed to think. I don't want to say too much, but is Childs a Thing or not? What exactly do him and MacGready do when they just sit there...
  26. Scott McAllister

    The original Spiderman trailer...

    ..does anybody know if you can still obtain it in watchable form? I.e. on a disc as teaser or something? I saw it twice in the theater before 9/11 and I've been wishing I could get a copy of it since then. Anybody have any ideas?
  27. Scott McAllister

    Loss of high end (Khz) response....

    I just moved into a new apartment and finally have my home theater set up and running. Unfortunately, due to the design of my living room, I am forced to put my HT system in a small cubby and catty-corner everything. If you need imagery, picture yourself flat against your fall facing out. Turn...
  28. Scott McAllister

    Okay, somebody put this rest for me, once an for all..

    If you do a search on Ebay for movies that, as far as I know, are not out on DVD yet, you'll get tons of hits. I stumbled upon a TON of auctions for the Indiana Jones trilogy. Some even claimed the DVD's were in DTS, which I find hard to believe. Are these just laserdisc rips, or is it the real...
  29. Scott McAllister

    Opinions: Pioneer VSX-47TX

    I was looking at this puppy the other day and I am SERIOUSLY impressed with it’s features, especially the Ultra 2 processing. For 3 grand, it doesn’t seem like a bad price either, but I need to know how the public feels about it. Audioreview only had three reviews and they all said the same...
  30. Scott McAllister

    THX: Is it REALLY worth it??

    I'm not sure if this has been posted before, I did a search for THX and came up w/ about 80 pages of results. Plus, this is my first time posting in this forum. I'm looking to upgrade my HT from it's current setup, and I'm considering the idea of having THX certification on as many components...
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