Upon viewing this disc, I feel compelled to echo Roizman's sentiments; Friedkin's revision of The French Connection looks terrible, even ridiculous. I really have no issue with manipulating the color in a fashion different from its original release if it honestly would have benefitted in some...
Disappointing, to say the least. Especially since it probably doesn't have enough of a fan base to be revisited any time in the near future. Thanks for saving me $25 bucks though... Ken.
This is all wonderful news, and there are some great suggestions for titles here, but how many are coming to HD? I was under the impression after Warners last chat that their catalog titles would be released in HD in conjunction with their standard DVD counterparts. Yet I was massively...
This combo disc strategy is utterly pointless for a title that is released in conjunction with the standard DVD. I was under the impression this would be a flagship title for HD-DVD. If it really is merely a single layer disc, that would be a shame for such a great looking and sounding movie...
Herb, I see you're Canadian, as am I, and I was wondering if you've noticed that this movie isn't distributed by Warner up here in the Great White North. IIFC, it was released through TVA(?) Is it the same disc? The packaging didn't even indicate if it was anamorphic.
I've always loved the Harper movies, and am surprised that they still aren't available on DVD. These two titles, and the others mentioned here should definately be inquired about during the next Warner chat.
I wasn't familiar with that Denon model, but yes, you're right, many newer consumer turntables do in fact have a built-in preamp that can be enabled/disabled depending on your system. (I absent-mindedly assumed you were looking at a model that didn't). I actually have a Sony PSLX250H as a...
First off, if your receiver doesn't have a phono input, you'll need to purchase a phono preamp; prices vary, but they're fairly cheap in general. Regarding cost: If vinyl isn't your main source for musical listening, then the $200 you're willing to spend is fair enough for casual use...
Carlo, the "problem" you are experiencing is not technical. It is a result of the mix itself, which was done by Nick Didia, who also did surround mixes for The Thorns and the recent Springsteen record, among others. Sometimes he opts not to use the rears or the center; in fact, he rarely employs...
Long-time Boss fan for more than twenty-five years; love the album, love the dvd contents. Only complaint: It ain't anamorphic. (I'm thrilled we weren't subjected to a DualDisc release for this up in Canada).
Well, it's not quite summer yet, but I'm going to Detroit to see Springsteen at the Fox on Monday, and then I'm catching Ryan Adams in Toronto the following week.
I used to contribute DVD reviews for DVDAngle and was greatly disappointed when I received the news from Dennis Burger that, due to financial difficulties, the site would not relaunch. Even before I began reviewing for them I thought they had some of the most comprehensive reviews on the web. It...
Well, sorry, but as a massive Springsteen fan for more than twenty-five years, not buying his new record because it's a DualDisc is simply out of the question Rachael. In the end, it's the music that matters to me, not the format.
"I am going to ask them about their future plans and Sony specifically about high resolution." Hey, good luck with that Kris! ;) I'm sure they'll toe the company line and say that they're completely committed to the format, when in reality, the real response from them should go something...
That's very cool news. I was a little surprised that a special edition of the original TCM wasn't prepared to coincide with the release of the remake, but better late than never I guess. The Digital Bits had a quite revealing interview in their review about the problems that were incurred on the...
Well, it is Universal, a company not adverse to re-re-releasing their product on DVD, so it may happen. A lot of purists would like to see the original mono track included. I for one would like to see the True Hollywood Story on the making of Jaws; it was a little more frank than the...
After browsing this thread, it appears some members don't believe in the viability of HD home-video formats, but I, for one, am super-psyched about Blu-ray. The new Sony catalog has a prototype machine, and I can't stop looking at it. DVD is great, but I'm ready to be among the first to take a...
I agree that booing at concerts is rude, but I do find it perversely funny sometimes. Having seen many, many concerts over the years, I've been privy to several such incidents, and it's almost always directed towards bands on ill-conceived double bills, or for opening groups. Some notable ones...
Well, his intention is there: http://www.angelfire.com/rock2/trace...Interview.html However, given Neil's procrastination and the dire straits the hi-rez market is in at the moment, you just never know what's going to happen. I'd love to see more myself, (particularly his latter works from...
I believe all the previous discs from this series were only DVD-5, so the a/v quality should be identical. Nonetheless, this is the most disingenuous excuse for an 'Ultimate Edition' I've ever seen.:thumbsdown:
Count me in as another dissenter from the hirez ranks. I don't care for classical and jazz, so there's just nothing that interests me in it anymore, and I'm in the process of selling what few titles I do have. Warner and Sony have strung me out long enough with their lip service about their...