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With no negativity toward Midsommar, that viewing needed an antidote, and Yesterday did the trick. I'm a Richard Curtis fan, and Yesterday nicely joins his oeuvre. A fantasy, about an odd natural world event that changes certain attributes of history -- inclusive of virtually anyone recalling...

After screening Downton Abbey in the afternoon, I switched over to streaming yesterday, after reading an extremely positive notice about Netflix's Unbelievable, a new 8-part 4k series. I was immediately struck by the young lead actress in the first episode, who was doing superb work, and...

With a release aimed squarely at promoting Zombieland 2, Columbia's new 4k of the 2009 original, provides a decidedly entertaining 88 minutes of mayhem. What I've realized in viewing Ruben Fleischer's original film, which I'd not seen since it's original release, is that the gun rights issue...

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As many of you know, when you're on a project, certain things go by the wayside. In my case, it was any recognition of Anna, starring dancer/model-turned-actress Sasha Luss. As I was viewing, it became apparent that it had been made by a master craftsman, but I didn't know by whom. It's the...

Another beautiful 4k release from the Lionsgate library, of a film that I somehow missed totally. As Rambo films go, it's good, but seems to get caught up in the totally nihilistic concept of the plot, ie unrestrained violence, as directed by Mr. Stallone. Superb actions sequences, tremendous...

As I viewed Dexter Fletcher's Rocketman for the second time - the first was via a 2k DCP, up-rezzed to 4k on a 37 foot screen - I realized how good Paramount's 4k Blu-ray was, in comparison. It holds up perfectly in all regards. But the thing that got me thinking was a question. How many film...

These few words are way in advance of the release, but I've asked, and am permitted to share them. I've just viewed the new Suspiria 4k via a Samsung 128gb thumb drive, which is slightly smaller than a flea. But it's all on there. Inclusive of HDR 10 and Dolby Atmos. Compared to the Synapse...

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I have a huge problem believing this, but Rob Reiner's wonderful film about growing into one's teens, Stand By Me... IS 33 YEARS OLD! Does it stand the test of time? Beautifully. Is the new 4k release from Columbia a worthy move to the modern home video era? You better believe it! Score...

I had heard negative comments about the newest Godzilla incarnation, but came away pleasantly surprised, to find a reasonably cohesive, entertaining film, with nice effects, and terrific audio. It's a bit convoluted, but pay attention, and it all comes together. But viewing the film, I came...

The basic premise of David Yarovesky's Brightburn, a new 4k release from Sony sounds vaguely familiar. A childless couple, on a farm in the mid-west, desperate to have a child, gets their wish when I capsule lands from outer space, carrying a very human-appearing small boy. The boy grows...

Beyond a tale of war lords, and warriors who enjoy (or not) playing musical instruments, I didn't really follow the storyline of Shadow. It's a slow open. The one element that kept my attention, however, was the cinematography and production design, which alone may be worth the price of...

Robert Rodriguez' Alita Battle Angel is one of those home video distribution rarities, thanks to Fox. Rather than splitting up Blu-ray / 3D combo packs from the 4k, they've given fans all three variants. I knew nothing about this film going in, and found it an enjoyable ride, beautifully...

One could easily be led to believe, by viewing the new 4k of Edward Zwick's 1989 Glory, that the folks at Columbia have a secret sauce, enabling them to perfectly capture the appearance of an OCN Print to one of those tiny discs, we call Blu-ray. It's perfect. Especially, projected, the...

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I've become so tired of superhero films, that I was going to pass on this one, but am please that I didn't. My son suggested that it was a fun film. He was correct, as it reminded me more of the lighthearted, or at least lighter-hearted fare, akin to Kick-Ass or Deadpool. The Marvel films...

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I had initially passed on screening Paul Feig's A Simple Favor, which had me thinking of A Simple Plan, as it sounded like a typical BFF / Rom-com, and I was wrong in doing so. The Canadian (Ontario) production, with with locations in NYC, is quite Coenish, as it moves from what appears to be...

Not to brag, but I may have been one of the earliest believers in the obvious talents of director/writer Jordan Peele - going back to his early work for Hallmark (when I see a Dove sticker, I know the film is right up my ally, as I love dark) c. 1994-7, when certain "unusual" bits of context...

Robert Harris submitted a new blog post A few words about...™ Backdraft -- in 4k UHD Blu-ray Continue reading the Original Blog Post.

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The Natural, has Robert Redford as famed baseball player Roy Hobbs (1904-1983). Probably my favorite baseball film, and right up there with Field of Dreams, with its magisterial, heroic, etherial view of history and the sport, partially based upon the novel by Bernard Malamud, with more than a...

Technically, 13 Hours is an interesting project, which appears to have been shot on both film, as well as data, and completed as a 2k DCP. The resultant 4k Blu-ray, based upon these files is a quality affair, although in a couple of instances, there may have been digital anomalies - in this...

One cannot say that WB is not being totally transparent with their distribution plans for the 4k 1989-97 Batman series. They arrive shortly as four separate films, and then, on 17 Sept, as a boxed set. The difference is in the pricing. Currently a $42 price tag for each title, streeting at...

So I have been wanting to get the various Marvel Universe movies (or at least most of them) on Blu-Ray. I done a bunch of browsing on Amazon. I see various options. There are the individual movies. There are a few collections out there...

I have been wanting to add in my Vizio SB4051-C0 to my TCL 55S403 but couldn't get the ARC working and still be able to get 4k HDR passthrough Picture always dropped to HD. I then bought a 4K Receiver (Sony STR-DN840) that is supposed to support 4K Passthrough but for the life of me I cant get...

Godzilla wasn't a quality film in 1998, and it has gotten no better. Sampling some of it, had me thinking, once again, how many bits, textures and nuances had been borrowed from CE3K. That noted, for those who love the creature, and the film, the new 4k Blu-ray from Sony is a very nice step up...

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