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Enjoyed 300 on hddvd last night. european release from Warner. troublefree playback.
great True hd soundtrack :thumbup:
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 Post subject: Re: What have you been watching?
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Tron Legacy (2010) dtshdma 7.1 / Lucasfilm Ltd THX sound system

It has the dts BIT BOMB on it.

Three showings of it tonight for sound.

The sound is cool but the picture is :thumbdown: lousy. bluray fails for the USERS choice of watching as seen in commeical cinemas and not LIEMAX shots every 15 to 20 minutes that distracts the story. Its not like the classic BRAINSTORM (1983) where the aspect ratio stays at the same horizontal plain for W/S and POV Brainstorm shots expends out in glorious SCOPE.

Tron Legacy picture switching is nothing more than 2hours 5mins of picture annoyance. I pity the brainwashed few who love this crap on bluray. There is simply no "USERS" control to presenting the film, as seen in normal commercial cinemas in SCOPE.

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LIEMAX shot. :thumbdown:

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Bluray fails with this picture. :thumbdown: The pros and cons are bad. If I want it in SCOPE I have to buy the DVD. Cons it will only be in 5.1. (sigh) scamming rubbish filmmakers. :twisted: This is now going to be on my least want to watch list now. I might as well enjoy the classic TRON (1982) plus the original TRON has good use of dialouge panning.

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Where is my hammer the Sony CRT needs banging! This LIEMAX is ruining my viewing.

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Back to SCOPE ratio.

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More LIEMAX. :yawn:

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Now this shot looks sexy in SCOPE. :thumbup:
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 Post subject: Re: What have you been watching?
PostPosted: 14 Jan 2014, 06:56 
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Image After reading the review of the new Criterion BD on blu-ray.com, I'm seriously thinking about picking it up tomorrow.
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 Post subject: Re: What have you been watching?
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Image After reading the review of the new Criterion BD on blu-ray.com, I'm seriously thinking about picking it up tomorrow.

Thief: Special Director's Edition (1981) [ML105114]
Cool early 80's Michael Mann film with James Cann. Wouldn't mind it myself. Have seen it on tv years ago.


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fun film, but i think the image was very dark :think: i had a copy that i sold about 8 years ago.


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 Post subject: Re: What have you been watching?
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I can remember the ending of the film where Cannnnn Cannnnn :mrgreen: goes into the gangsters house and shoots them all up and walking away down the dark street at the end with cool musical score.
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I can remember the ending of the film where Cannnnn Cannnnn :mrgreen: goes into the gangsters house and shoots them all up and walking away down the dark street at the end with cool musical score.


That score was what I remembered from when I saw it in the theater, I thought it was the coolest ever. Hadn't seen it all the way through since and it was well worth it. Couldn't find the BD locally, shocker, will have to order it online.
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 Post subject: Re: What have you been watching?
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bguzman wrote:
That score was what I remembered from when I saw it in the theater, I thought it was the coolest ever. Hadn't seen it all the way through since and it was well worth it. Couldn't find the BD locally, shocker, will have to order it online.


It reminded me of HEAT (1995) in some way as I ever saw this film until after I saw HEAT and parts of HEAT had some bass guitar drums in parts of the film. That's why it kinder of reminded me seeing it was Michael Mann film. Anyone agree with me? :)

Favourite OST #1 Thief - Final Confrontation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EDefQTWxA8

What's more that hits me, is it sounds like, Giorgio Moroder of Midnight Express / American Gigolo / Cat People (my favourite meow). Keyboard smyths in movie soundtracks. Also Jack Nitzsche, Starman / Revenge and many more.
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Thief (1981) has been released on bluray.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_ ... lu-ray.htm
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laserbite34 wrote:
Thief (1981) has been released on bluray.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_ ... lu-ray.htm


My copy is on it's way. :clap: :D :thumbup:
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bguzman wrote:
laserbite34 wrote:
Thief (1981) has been released on bluray.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_ ... lu-ray.htm


My copy is on it's way. :clap: :D :thumbup:

To bad its region A locked won't work on my bluray players. Enjoy it when it arrives. :)
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laserbite34 wrote:
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Thief (1981) has been released on bluray.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_ ... lu-ray.htm


My copy is on it's way. :clap: :D :thumbup:

To bad its region A locked won't work on my bluray players. Enjoy it when it arrives. :)


Thank you laserbite34, I plan on it. :)
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 Post subject: Re: What have you been watching?
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Wrapped up the Battlestar Galactica series on HD-DVD and Roku. Watching the Broadchurch TV show on Roku. Just started Season 1 of Maverick on DVD. Planning some LD viewing this weekend.
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To bad its region A locked won't work on my bluray players.

You should get either a region A player or a multi-region player. It is really worth the money.
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nissling wrote:
laserbite34 wrote:
To bad its region A locked won't work on my bluray players.

You should get either a region A player or a multi-region player. It is really worth the money.

I'm now looking at some affordable make/models but can't do till maybe end of the month or next month, but really cheap ones.
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8 hours of HEAT playing on region 1 DVD this morning from last night that is serious HEAT watching. :lol:

Once owned HEAT on LD AC-3 pressing in around '96 but sold it for the region 2 DVD a few years later as I had AVR that can play Dolby Digital but no LD player that supported AC-3. Only a early this morning re-brought it on Laserdisc. I absolutely like this classic Michael Mann film.


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Wow had it not been for Waingro screwing things up at the start of the film, it would have been an easy bank heist without anyone getting harmed. Its a classic that I have watched on and off most times. 4 times at the cinema when it opened in 2 February 1996 (UK) and at least multiple times around September 1996.

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Recent viewings

A little sci-fi based on a Stanislaw Lem book Ikarie XB1

A little Clouzot Quai-des-Orfevres

A little ax murdering So I married an Ax Murderer on Bluray

and a little Sherlock on Roku.
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Here is my recent watch list (Blu-ray in black):

World War Z - Not a bad film. Typically action zombie movie.

Congo (1995) [LV 33038-WS]- Talking gorillas, and a volcano full of diamonds.

This Is the End - Did not like this at all. It was painful to watch.

Die Another Day - Mediocre James Bond. Was never a big fan of Bronson as Bond.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - The best part about this movie is the memories it brings back of the first three.

Poltergeist (1982) (Uncut) [ML104865] - Watched this around Holloween. Definitely a must see.

The Company You Keep - So so. Definitely a rental and not a buy.

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) [ML100940] - Continuing the Holloween series.

Willow (1988) [30936] - I really loved this movie. Yes, Val Kilmer wasn't really good, but the music is great and it has a little bit of a Lord of the Rings vibe.

Heavy Metal (1981) [74656] - Classic, must see.

Only God Forgives - I am a huge fan of the movie Drive which also had Gosling in the staring role and same director. Unfortunatly, this is nowhere near as good. It's a "weird" movie that I think most people will "not get" or like.

Emperor - I enjoy period pieces but I thought that overall it was pretty boring.

After Earth - I can't believe the garbage M. Night Shyamalan has been turning out in the past few years. It seems like he gets worse with each and every movie he makes. This is absolutely terrible. I wish Wil Smith would stop pushing his kid to act as Jayden is just terrible.

Monsters University - It was ok, but I liked the previous ones better.

The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition- I really am not going to say anything here because I love the LotR movies.

Dutch (Driving Me Crazy) (1991) [1929-80] - Very good Thanksgiving/Christmas movie for the entire family. Ed O'Neill is great.

Hangover 3 - Pretty terrible. I liked the first one, the second one not so much, and this one even less.

Thor: The Dark World (theater) - Pretty good, although the first one was better on all levels in my opinion.

Ender's Game (theater) - Actually not too bad. Wasn't expecting much but it was quite entertaining.

Pacific Rim - Giant robots fighting giant sea monsters. Get the popcorn, turn down the lights, and jack up the volume. Enough said.

Lovelace - Pretty boring overall (especially considering the topic).

Quigley Down Under (1990) [ML102174] - Fun movie. Definitely recommend a watch.

Bullet to the Head - Stallone has been pumping out the action movies lately. This is one of the weaker ones (Rambo, Expendable I and II are much better).

Like Father Like Son (1987) [ID5287TS]- Classic cult 80's movie with a good performance by Dudley Moore. Recommend a viewing if you have never seen it.

R.I.P.D. - This got scathing reviews, and although I would not describe it as a "good movie." I actually thought it was entertaining, but that may have just been due to the fact that Jeff Bridges was in it.

Men in Black (1997) [82656] - The best of the series. Definitely worth a watch.

Before Midnight - Talk talk talk talk. And more talk. This is the third one in the series for those not familiar with the movie. I would recommend watching the first two before taking this on.

Drinking Buddies - I thought this was really boring. Skip.

Ghostbusters (1984) [30413] - Absolute 80's classic. Must see.

Man of Steel - I had been waiting to see this one for a long time. I really liked it. The action was ok, but I liked the fact that they took the character and the history in a different direction and although aspects were recognizable compared to the Reeve's series, it had it's own style. The soundtrack was also amazing.

Ghostbusters 2 (1989) [50166] - Not as much of a classic as the first one. But still very good.

The English Teacher - I thought this was boring and was very predictable.

Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy (1968) [LV6812-WS] - I can't even begin to offer an explanation on this one. Way out there Italian trippy film. If you have never seen it, I would recommend it as it is a cult classic.

Elysium - I liked District 9 and it seems the director is continuing similar themes here. I would recommend you see this if you have not.

The World's End - This movie received really great reviews but honestly I did not think so much of it in all honesty. Maybe I just don't get the "British Humor".

Cliffhanger (1993) [LD 52236-WS] - Classic Stallone and probably one of his better movies.

The Heat - I really didn't find this to be all that funny.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Extended Edition - If you are a Tolkien fan than this is obviously a must see. No, it's not as good as LotR, but it's still entertaining.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Theater)- Very good as well. Definitely recommend a viewing.

The Wolverine - A descent X-men film. Heads up, there is a mid-credit scene that I completely missed when viewing the film so don't turn it off as soon as the credits role.

Crocodile Dundee II (1988) [LV 32147-WS] - A fun family romp movie. Not as good as the first but still entertaining.

Fast & Furious 6 - It's sad to watch this movie knowing Walker is gone. Entertaining, but I liked the last one in the series better.

Red 2 - Descent movie. Nothing special.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - Entertaining but the first two were better and with Rachel Weisz no longer playing the main character it's not the same.

The Lone Ranger - Moderately entertaining but nothing too special.

Kick-Ass 2 - So this was a big surprise. I actually really liked it. Wacky superhero movie. If you haven't seen the first one, you should see that first. But this is definitely worth a watch.

Trainspotting: Special Edition #325 (1996) (Uncut) [CC1477L] - Danny Boyle always makes interesting movies. Definitely something "different."
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Riddick- I enjoyed it nearly just as much as I enjoyed pitch black. it definitely beats most of the action movies came out in 2012-13. it was shot on a modest budget around $38mil. which puts big budgets films to shame.
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Watched the dts laserdisc Spawn last night :wtf:
What a horrible movie :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
It has dts surround :thumbup: . it proved to be a huge letdown moviewise. :shh:
Very happy I got it mint sealed in a lot I once bought. total cost was 0 USD and I'm happy about that :)
Great cover, that's it.
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