At last! A real answer to the question what do those little silica packets do... if you eat them!
http://www.slate.com/id/2298798/?GT1=38001
According to the article the answer is: nothing. Well, that was anitclimactic.
This seems like an odd business model to me. I'd think that if you've already waited a couple months since the theatrical release, why not wait a little longer for the cheap rental? If this was done closer to the theatrical release then the 30 bucks might make sense for families, but with this...
I mostly watch Netflix DVDs/Blu-rays, and just watch streaming now and then. Although the streaming quality isn't as good as DVD, it is pretty decent - certainly better than standard def DirecTV was before I dropped it. I consider Netflix to be a very good value.
I once went about 25 years looking for a movie. It was based on a vague memory I had from a movie I saw part of as a kid (mid to late '70's). I recalled it having to do with large bugs, and the one scene which stuck most vividly in my mind was of a giant ghostly devil-like figure looming over...
After loving Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone, I sought out the Cronos DVD a couple years ago. While not up to the standards of the later movies, Cronos was an original and haunting movie, and well worth the effort of finding. Now the decision whether to double-dip for the blu-ray...
I'm always surprised at the dislike some have for Independence Day. Although it is goofy, schlocky, and unrealistic, I still find it a very enjoyable ride with likable characters and lots of nice explosions. But then some people love my most disliked movie, so it's all a matter of taste...
Well, I got me an HD-A1 a few weeks ago (between the positive reviews and the great price at Amazon I couldn't resist), so here's my opinion on the thing. Set up went smoothly. Connected to my TV (a Toshiba 73in 1080i DLP) with the included HDMI cable, and to my receiver with 6 audio cables...