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  1. Jacksmyname

    Amazon offers Trade Up Program for Fire TV

    Hi all. Old thread I know. I just bought 2 new Fire TV 4K sticks to upgrade from a first generation and a second generation. Couldn't be happier. The 4K is a rocket. I subscribe to Amazon Prime, Starz and Britbox. All run beautifully.
  2. Jacksmyname

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Backdraft -- in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    Thanks Robert. Another favorite of mine that I don't have, but soon will. Just watched it a few days ago using the Starz app on my Fire TV stick.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ The Big Clock -- in Blu-ray

    Thanks for the review Robert. This film has long been a favorite of mine. I have it on DVD, but will certainly buy it again on Blu.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Spartacus (Take 2) -- in Blu-ray

    Hi all. I'm watching Spartacus as I try to compose this post on my point phone (tablet needs a new battery). I'm watching my HD-DVD copy. May not be perfect but it still looks pretty darn good.
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    PHE Press Release: It's A Wonderful Life 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition (Blu-ray)

    Hi all. While IAWL may not be what we'd all like it to be, I'm thankful that it is on BD, and overall, looks great to my eyes. My set is only a 46", so I don't see some of the negatives that would be evident on, say, an 8 or 10 foot projector setup. I'm 67, so I grew up watching these wonderful...
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Cat Ballou -- in Blu-ray

    I saw this at a theater in Connecticut in 1965. I was 16. Seems like only yesterday. One of the funniest scenes for me was when Marvin's character fell off the wagon. Marvin was back in his raggidy clothes, on his horse and slumped down in the saddle. Somehow they managed to get the horse to...
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ To Have and Have Not -- in Blu-ray

    There is a God!!! Casablanca, Key Largo and To Have And Have Not are my top three favorite films with Mr. Bogart, and they're in my top ten of favorites no matter who's in it. To read your review that it's top notch has made my day! Thanks Robert.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ House of Cards: Volume Four -- in Blu-ray

    Thanks Robert. A terrific show from Netflix. BTW, for those who may not know, there is a season 5 coming. Really looking forward to it.
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    TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT (1944) coming from WAC

    Great news, long a favorite of mine. Thanks for posting, Noach!
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    Amazon announces Amazon Fire TV

    Hi again all. Thought I'd update my results with the stick . I've had it since the Nov. 26th. As I posted previously, I'm very pleased with this gadget. Along with Amazon Prime for movies, tv, and music, I also use(d) it for Netflix (30 day trial just expired a few days ago). I sideloaded ES...
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    Any word on The Abyss?

    Hi all. I'm watching The Abyss right now as I post this from my tablet. It's on Cinemax. PQ is VERY nice. So, given that we can see this on a movie channel like Cinemax, and, again, PQ is, to my eyes, excellent, why can't we at the very least get a decent DVD?
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    Amazon announces Amazon Fire TV

    I picked up the Fire TV stick last week at Best Buy for $25. I bought it primarily for Amazon Prime. So far, I'm very pleased with it.Prime streaming works perfectly, no buffering.I've also installed the apps for Prime music, Netflix and Crackle. I have it connected to my receiver (Yamaha)...
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    Your favorite Android Apps?

    BS Player for movies stored on my PC. HBO GO for watching HBO (via DirecTV). Showtime Anytime for watching Showtime (via DirecTV). The DirecTV app. Jump Desktop. Lets me actually run my PC from my tablet, not just access files. My Movies Pro for Android. A cataloging app for DVDs. These are...
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    Who is still using their HD-DVD player?

    Still use my XA2, no issues at all.
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    How I'll Save Money... the last two Criterion announcments.

    One of the best replies about film releases I've seen. I'll add.....And they're done properly.For example: No more My Fair Lady type screwups.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Yankee Doodle Dandy -- in Blu-ray

    Back in, I think, the late 50's, there was a movie show called "Million Dollar Movie". It was on WOR in N.Y., channel 9. They would show the same film for a week. Twice a day on weekdays, 3 or 4 times a day on weekends. That was when I first saw Yankee Doodle Dandy. My whole family loved it, and...
  17. Jacksmyname

    What's on your Daily Viewing List?

    Sat. 10/4 Right now it's Hammer's The Mummy on TCM.
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    Problem with Criterion blu rays?

    The only title I have is Charade, which we watched about a month ago; it played fine. I'll have to take a look at it to see if it has any bronzing. I only have 5 Criterion titles, which are all recent except for Charade.
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    Los Angeles Area HTF Members Invited to Fox Screening of MRS. DOUBTFIRE

    Ditto. I'd love to be there, but it's a long ride from South Carolina. :(
  20. Jacksmyname

    What's on your Daily Viewing List?

    You reminded me to start thinking about my Halloween list.
  21. Jacksmyname

    What's on your Daily Viewing List?

    Friday 9/26/2014 It's TV show night to start. First up is Hawaii 5-0 Then, Bluebloods Then, after the news, Jimmy Fallon (my wife likes him, so I watch with her). After that, who knows. :huh:
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    Taras Bulba Blu Ray Disappointment

    You have me curious now, Ken. I've had the DVD for a while now, but haven't as yet watched it. Too late to do it now (1:30am), but will tomorrow. Label says stereo and mono tracks on the disc.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid -- in Blu-ray

    I was about 9 or 10 when I first saw this one (65 now). Grabbed a hold of me and hasn't let go. I'm a big fan of William Powell, and I'd love to add this BD to my collection. But I'm kind of leary about doing so based on Robert's review. I'm getting a bit tired of buying BD's of films that have...
  24. Jacksmyname

    What's on your Daily Viewing List?

    Same here, Brad. And, Mr. Moto. I have both sets on DVD, but properly done Blu Rays would also be instant buys for me.
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada TV Series -- in Blu-ray

    I had it in my cart the other day but hadn't completed my order in anticipation of adding more. As of today my cart is empty. Oh well.
  26. Jacksmyname

    What's on your Daily Viewing List?

    Sunday 9/21 The Black Swan on TCM Just finished Mutiny On The Bounty (Gable & Laughton) Blu Ray Now it's Charlie Chan on Broadway DVD And to finish off the evening, Charlie Chan in Monte Carlo DVD While the Charlie Chan DVD's are pretty good for PQ, I'd love to see a complete box set of Blu...
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