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  1. Dave Blair

    3D Meet Bob Furmanek: HTF Golden Age 3-D Consultant

    I watched "Hondo" then. I believe that the showing may have been triggered by a 3D Super Bowl commercial in 1989 sponsord by Diet Coke. Buy Coke and get the glasses. There was a spark of 3D interest the probably started by "Captain Eo."
  2. Dave Blair

    What Was The First Theatrical Film You Saw?

    "Tobor the Great!" 1954. Tobor, robot cleverly spelled backward, look like a robot in front of a local HVAC store and made from a variety of vents, ducts etc,
  3. Dave Blair

    The Official Disney Movie Club Blu-ray Exclusives Thread

    I have both the Blu-ray & the DVD of “20,000 Leagues.” The Blu-ray has no extras while that DVD has many. The movie was restored a few years before the Blu-ray and new Release Print struck for an anniversary showing.
  4. Dave Blair

    Blu-ray Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ Wayne's World (unboxing)-- in Blu-ray

    Thank you for a great bit of satire. I needed a laugh.
  5. Dave Blair

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    You're right. I based my assumption on an article I read that lead me to believe that the library was being sold as a single entity. I did some research today and am now more confused. Thanks for the correction.
  6. Dave Blair

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    Here is something to think about: ATT sells Warner’s catalog to Discovery+,and Discovery + removes films from the Warner catalog from TCM. Draw your own conclusions. I hope I’m wrong.
  7. Dave Blair

    Blu-ray Review A Few Words About A few words about…™ Mommie Dearest – in Blu-ray

    Considering all of great film in the Paramount library their current picks for their premier series is (for me) very odd. How are these choices mage? A mystery.
  8. Dave Blair

    Press Release Warner Archive Press Release: Drunken Master II (1994) (Blu-ray)

    Golden Harvest chief in $101m row Per the South China Morning Post in 1999: https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3128134/why-im-sitting-out-xinjiang-cotton-boycott Golden Harvest boss Raymond Chow Ting-hsing has been accused of flouting a $101 million loan deal with Chase...
  9. Dave Blair

    Pre-Order Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure (1959) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder

    I agree. This is my favorite of the Scott films.
  10. Dave Blair

    Best film restoration companies?

    Thank you for the explanation and the work that went into it. I would like more transparency as well, and iNFB on who sighed off on the project
  11. Dave Blair

    Best film restoration companies?

    Thanks. Where then does HDR come into play? Are 2 masters created? It would seem risky to have HDR baked into the master only to have to remove it if and when improved technology arrives and I know it will.
  12. Dave Blair

    Best film restoration companies?

    I am no professional. Help me out. What is the difference between authoring and mastering and how does each affect to look of the final product?
  13. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about…™ The Wonder Boys – in Blu-ray

    What is the source of this information regarding burned vs pressed discs. I am suspicious of the veracity of such a claim, but would like to read more from a reputable source.
  14. Dave Blair

    Are 3D Projectors worth it still? 2020

    The question is in regard to the 3D glasses you mentioned.
  15. Dave Blair

    Are 3D Projectors worth it still? 2020

    Can you assist in locating glasses; brand name, seller etc..
  16. Dave Blair

    Perry Mason HBO Miniseries! Spoiler Alert Advisory

    Years ago I read a few early Perry Mason pulps. The first is ”The Cat with the Velvet Claws.” Perry was always a lawyer in the novels that I read. He wasn’t a stickler for rules and refs. The novels were so popular they immediately started a series of movies which I enjoyed being a fan of...
  17. Dave Blair

    Crawdaddy's "Random Thoughts" about Home Video, Film & TV

    Regarding the intermission in Taza: per 3dfilmarchive.com “BONUS QUESTION: Why do 1950's 3-D movies have an intermission? All Golden Age 3-D features had a built-in intermission point around the 50 minute mark. This point was known to the creative team during production so the scripts were...
  18. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ The Great Escape (Criterion) - in Blu-ray

    I read the book, saw the movie, bought the LP soundtrack, purchased the DVD and Blu-Ray read the book again, and soon I will buy yet another Blu-ray. Did I mention that I like the film?
  19. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Lonely are the Brave - in Blu-ray

    It is a great film. I saw it upon release and have seen it many times since. For the readers out there it is a film adaptation of the Edward Abbey novel The Brave Cowboy which is a great read. I remember being energized after seeing this and recognizing it as an adult themed movie, something...
  20. Dave Blair

    Dr. Cyclops – Blu-ray Review

    Nice review. I can at last stop buying this film. I have the Laser Disc, the DVD and the new Blu-ray. One of my favorites. Gorgeous! My Dad called me to watch this every time it was on TV. As a kid I was unaware it was a color movie.
  21. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Beau Geste - in Blu-ray

    While that is true I believe that without support for physical media the choices will evaporate. My point is that we should support physical media as best we can. Support what you love. I realize, as well, that at this time in history discs are a low priority and money might be better used by...
  22. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Beau Geste - in Blu-ray

    Please just buy the movie. Without our support there will be no more outpouring of classic movies. I repeat, just buy it!
  23. Dave Blair

    New Warner Bros. logo sparks controversy

    I was born in '48 and prefer that logo. It’s classic, like me. The new logo seems fit for cartoons or other studio ephemera. It looks like somethhhing a student in photoshop could knock out in 15 minutes. Shameful!
  24. Dave Blair

    For Those Who Still Think Physical Media Has No Place in the 21st century…

    I, like 20 to 30 million homes have internet with less than 10 mbps and often less than 3 due to my “rural”location. Physical media is my best option. I will not Buy what I cannot touch. I am a fan of extra content which is rare and sparse on streaming platforms.
  25. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Brick - in Blu-ray

    Nice movie, and I believe the director has landed on the A List.
  26. Dave Blair

    Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

    It is a fascinating documentary on many levels. To see the crude camera that was used to film such classics as "Intolerance" along with footage from the film gives me a new respect for was these men accomplished. I enjoyed seeing Kevin Brownlow as well. He seemed to radiate excitement and...
  27. Dave Blair

    Crawdaddy's "Random Thoughts" about Home Video, Film & TV

    But Are you happy with the speakers sound?
  28. Dave Blair

    UHD Review Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse UHD Review

    Amazon ES. Spain release in 3D in mid to late April.
  29. Dave Blair

    A year without feeding my Blu-Ray addiction...

    I agree. This is a crucial time for physical media. A purchase is, in fact,a vote for the type of media and content that you are willing to buy. It is the only way that I can demonstrate my passion for restorations, pressings of difficult to find films , 3D etc. if you have the money then don’t...
  30. Dave Blair

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Robin and Marian -- in Blu-ray

    This is a wonderful film. My impression from a prior theater presentation is that ithe film was soft looking, much like the “Great Train Robbery” and other films of that era. Am I mistaken? I am unaware of any MOD Blu- rays Do such items exist outside of pirated versions. Do such items exist...
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