Search results

  1. MielR

    RIP Tony Ganios (The Wanderers, Porky's) 1959-2024

    The passing of this actor may have slipped through the cracks, but although he didn't have an extensive resume, he made his mark on the movies as "Perry" in The Wanderers ("Leave the kid alone!") and "Meat" in the Porky's franchise. He was extremely bright and I enjoyed reading his twitter posts...
  2. MielR

    Rocky IV: Rocky VS Drago -- blu-ray or UHD???

    Wondering if anyone knows of a possible physical release for this title? Seems like there would be a demand from Rocky completists, at the very least.
  3. MielR

    General Discussion Is the "THIS" TV network copy-protected?

    Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I didn't get any search results for the topic... The other day, I tried to record a movie on the "THIS" tv network, via Comcast (the movie channel owned by MGM), and my Toshiba DVD recorder couldn't record it. I don't know that I've ever tried to...
  4. MielR

    R&B singer Betty Wright dead at 66

    Best known for her 1971 hit "Clean Up Woman", she won a Grammy for Best R&B Song with "Where Is The Love" (not to be confused with the Roberta Flack song with the same name), co-written with her label-mate Harry "KC" Casey. RIP.
  5. MielR

    I need help identifying this 1976 TV variety show...

    I figured there is probably no better place to come than here for a crack team of TV experts who can identify which TV variety show this was. It's a photo of KC and the Sunshine Band circa 1976, and I'm wondering if anyone recognizes the distinctive curved pillars on the set? Thank you!
  6. MielR

    David Cassidy "The Bell Years 1972-1974" 4-CD boxed set due 9/27/2019

    From Cherry Red, includes 3 bonus tracks: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/david-cassidy-the-bell-years-1972-1974-4cd-boxset/ https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBH71ZV?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=SMH02JX6XBF7YM30MQ55 "Between 1972-74 David Cassidy was one of...
  7. MielR

    Remember the 2008 Universal fire? What MUSIC was lost?

    I think many here remember the 2008 Universal "vault" fire that destroyed many films and videotapes, but apparently, a lot of music masters were also lost as well. What is most disturbing, is that UMG still doesn't seem to have a precise grasp on what was lost, or at least they're not saying, if...
  8. MielR

    "CAPCOM GO!" Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

    I just completed the narration for an immersive planetarium experience celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing called "CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story". It's only going to be in London for the time being, so I'm not going to be able to see it unless it comes to the States...
  9. MielR

    Anybody have the Brennan B2 for streaming/CD-ripping?

    Kind of an intriguing product, especially if you have a lot of CDs and find the process of ripping them via computer to be a chore (that's what I'd mainly be interested in it for): http://www.thebrennan.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4ebnnaqt3QIVyGnBCh0yBwXVEAEYASAAEgLwrfD_BwE
  10. MielR

    THE SNAKE KING (new Rick Springfield album)...anyone?

    Just wondering if anyone else has heard this. I think the opening track "In The Land Of The Blind" is fantastic, right down to the George Harrison-esque guitar and backing vocals, but it feels like he blew his wad on that one track and the rest of the album kind of falls flat for me, like a lot...
  11. MielR

    The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia (1981) ...any decent releases?

    I don't think this film was a big hit, but I remember it fondly from when it ran on HBO back in the mid-80s. I'd like to get a decent DVD of it, if one exists. The MOVIES! network has been showing it recently, but it looks terrible: faded, P&S, and the Amazon reviews indicate that the DVD...
  12. MielR

    The Artist - quick review

    I loved it and I'm glad it won best picture. I went with my mom & my sister and my sister confessed at the end of the film that she had worried the film was going to drag due to the lack of dialogue (I don't think she's ever seen a silent movie before). She was pleasantly surprised. I believe...
  13. MielR

    OMG! Someone is selling mp3s of my Father's recordings online! HELP!

    My Father was a recording artist (singer) from the 1950's until his death in 1976. His name was Dick Roman. I did an internet search of his name last night, and to my horror, I discovered that his songs are being sold as mp3s and ringtones! I also saw a British (I think) CD compilation that...
  14. MielR

    Phantom Of The Paradise on Blu-ray.........in France.

    I did a search and didn't see any mention of it here, but apparently POTP has been released on Blu-ray in France: http://www.amazon.fr/Phantom-paradise-Blu-ray-Paul-Williams/dp/B002O06Q3O Apparently it is region-free, but here's hoping for an American release...soon?
  15. MielR

    Question about vintage turntable cartridge (33/45 needle vs. 78).......

    I purchased an old Apollo turntable (one of the ones with a domed lid that looks like a flying saucer- I think it's from the early 70s), and it came with a cartridge pre-installed. It's the kind that has a tab that allows you to "flip" the cartridge over- one side presumably is for 33s and 45s...
  16. Star Wars (1977)

    Title: Star Wars (1977) Tagline: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction Director: George Lucas Release: 1977-05-25 Runtime: 121 Plot: Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take...
  17. MielR

    Question about movie clip from Fox Movie Channel's "Drive-In" TV Commercial

    In the TV commercial for Fox Movie Channel's "Drive-In" (a Thursday night double feature) they show several clips of films- starting out I think with Joan Cusack in "Toys", and several other clips from various films including "Porky's", "Fathom", etc. (I'd post a link to the commercial but I...
  18. MielR

    Cheap Trick's "The Latest" to feature LTD ED Vinyl & 8-Track releases....

    Here are all the details: Cheap Trick Preps 'The Latest'
  19. MielR

    Will there be a DEATHTRAP Special Edition anytime soon?

    This film only had one DVD release back in 1999, it was not widescreen and it's now out-of-print. I think this film is deserving of a new DVD/blu-ray release in the correct aspect ratio, at the very least!
  20. MielR

    COMCAST forcing digital cable boxes down suscribers' throats!!! (Merged)

    I currently only have basic-expanded cable in one room with no box, which works out perfectly for me. My HDTV's QAM tuner receives about 6-7 hi-def channels, and I supply my VCR and DVD-recorder with a cable signal with a splitter. Well, I get a letter yesterday telling me that Comcast will...
  21. MielR

    NEW Panasonic blu-ray BD60 & BD80 for pre-order at Crutchfield

    I've been waiting for these, and I got my first look at them in the Crutchfield catalog I got today: DMP-BD60K $299.99 Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-ray Disc™ high-definition player at Crutchfield.com DMP-BD80K $399.99 Panasonic DMP-BD80K Blu-ray Disc™ high-definition player at Crutchfield.com
  22. MielR

    My elderly relative is getting the shaft from estate lawyers in NY

    An elderly relative of mine has been receiving monthly payments from her deceased stepmother's estate for the past 10 years. She receives the interest income from the estate, and then when she passes away, the bulk of the estate will be split among 7 heirs that her stepmother named. The law...
  23. MielR

    Something odd happening to me w/ Comcast & Digital channels...

    When I moved into my house 10 yrs ago, almost every room had cable outlets. The previous owner didn't subscribe to cable service, she just used an antenna in the den (the owner prior to her must have had the cable outlets installed). When I called Comcast to get cable, we discovered that none of...
  24. MielR

    Best Blu-Ray players for someone w/ large collection of non-anamorphic DVDs?

    I just got my first HDTV and it's great, but I've discovered that it (unfortunately) doesn't have a 'zoom' function that doesn't stretch or distort the picture in some way. My DVD player/recorder does not have a zoom function at all. I have a large collection of non-anamorphic widescreen DVDs...
  25. MielR

    Which Blu-Ray player brands send firmware updates via disc automatically?

    I know that many of the Blu-Ray player makers will send you a firmware update disc if you request one, but I also heard that some will allow you to sign up to receive them automatically thru the mail when they become available. Which companies, if any, still do this? I'm factoring this...
  26. MielR

    What's the best book for Final Cut Pro beginners?

    I want to buy a book/guide for FCP (I'm a beginner) and I'm wondering if anybody has any recommendations? I was looking at the Focal Easy Guide, and a couple other titles, but it's hard to tell how useful they are just by flipping through them at the bookstore. Thanks!
  27. MielR

    Credit Card Fraud- it's that time of year, unfortunately...

    Got a call today from my credit card company telling me that someone in another state had tried to use my card number to buy $300 worth of stuff at Walmart. Fortunately, they were unsuccessful, and my card company is issuing me a new card/number. This is the first time this has happened to...
  28. MielR

    GOLDFINGER : will 'missing frames' issue be fixed for blu-ray?!

    Now that all the Bond films are coming out on blu-ray (and apparently some color-timing mistakes being fixed as well), I'm wondering if they're going to fix one of the few, but nevertheless glaring mistakes from their Goldfinger transfer- namely, the missing frames at the 1:17:10 mark right...
  29. MielR

    PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE : Will the newly "found" footage appear on DVD or Blu-Ray?

    I was perusing the Swan Archives site, and discovered all the shots that were deleted from the film, many because of references to the film's fictional 'Swan Song' music company and legal issues with the real-life Swansong record label. Unfortunately, the need to remove the Swan Song references...
  30. MielR

    ANOTHER Star Wars Trilogy (Trilogies?) DVD release on 11/04/08...

    Star Wars Trilogy (Original Trilogy): DVD Empire - Item - Star Wars Trilogy / DVD-Video Prequel Trilogy: DVD Empire - Item - Star Wars Prequel Trilogy / DVD-Video My heart skipped a beat when I first saw the OT set, as each film is 2-discs, but chances are the #2 discs are still...
Top