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  1. Ken Groulx

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ The French Connection -- in Blu-ray

    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...
  2. Ken Groulx

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ A History of Violence -- in Blu-ray

    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.
  3. Ken Groulx

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Casino -- in HD

    Never mind the unenlightened Robert. The words "Highly Recommended" from you is all the review I need.
  4. Ken Groulx

    Warners to release 200 new classic titles in 2007

    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...
  5. Ken Groulx

    Superman Returns, Superman & II on HD DVD & BRD on 11-28-06

    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...
  6. Ken Groulx

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Good Night, and Good Luck (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).

    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.
  7. Ken Groulx

    Kubrick 16:9

    Am I correct in assuming these will be among the early titles Warner will release on Blu-ray in conjunction with their standard DVDs?
  8. Ken Groulx

    Paul Newman's Birthday and no "Mackintosh Man", "Harper", "Drowning Pool&qu

    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.
  9. Ken Groulx

    Sam Peckinpah Westerns Collection is Here, But! See Post #81

    I received my boxed set from Columbia House Canada, and disc two of The Wild Bunch works fine on all my players.
  10. Ken Groulx

    Interested in buying a Record Player.

    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...
  11. Ken Groulx

    Interested in buying a Record Player.

    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...
  12. Ken Groulx

    Fantastic news for Steve McQueen fans!

    That's a shame about Papillon; it deserves better. Still, a great bargain for the entire collection though.
  13. Ken Groulx

    Fantastic news for Steve McQueen fans!

    Is Papillon just a repackaging of the original DVD, or does it have a new transfer?
  14. Ken Groulx

    New Wallflowers album 5/24

    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...
  15. Ken Groulx

    New Wallflowers album 5/24

    I read on another forum that it's actually the back of the disc that is mislabeled. BTW, what is up with the interview with Jon Lovitz?
  16. Ken Groulx

    New Wallflowers album 5/24

    Scroll down for full specs. http://consumers.umusic.com/dd/releases.html
  17. Ken Groulx

    Springsteen's Devils and Dust -- DVD Content

    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).
  18. Ken Groulx

    what concerts are you planning on attending this summer?

    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.
  19. Ken Groulx

    Has www.dvdangle.com gone under?

    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...
  20. Ken Groulx

    Does SACD really have a future?

    Does Universal have any SACDs forthcoming in the near future?
  21. Ken Groulx

    I don't see why anybody is suppourting Dual-y Disc!

    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.
  22. Ken Groulx

    I don't see why anybody is suppourting Dual-y Disc!

    "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...
  23. Ken Groulx

    I don't see why anybody is suppourting Dual-y Disc!

    "The new Springsteen album is DualDisc only, no CD, no SACD, no DVD-A...." I think this says volumes about Sony's future plans for SACD.
  24. Ken Groulx

    New 2-Disc Region 1 NTSC DVD of "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) in the works!

    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...
  25. Ken Groulx

    Will there be a 30th Anniv. edition of JAWS?

    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...
  26. Ken Groulx

    A few words about....Blu-Ray

    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...
  27. Ken Groulx

    50 Cent booed and pelted with plastic bottles

    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...
  28. Ken Groulx

    Are there more Neil Young DVD-Audio titles on the way?

    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...
  29. Ken Groulx

    Friday The 13th SEs/Box Set Info Coming on September 19th!?

    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:
  30. Ken Groulx

    SACD updates from Sony

    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...
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