Eraserhead differences? [R2 v R4 versions]
12-29-02, 03:00 PM
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eraserhead differences?
any difference between the reg 2 and reg 4 version of this??
no ..i dont want to wait for the one from Lynch..im a fan of the film but not big enough to shell out 50 bucks and wait another 6 months and yes moderator..i already did a search and looked through the existing threads before I posted this
no ..i dont want to wait for the one from Lynch..im a fan of the film but not big enough to shell out 50 bucks and wait another 6 months and yes moderator..i already did a search and looked through the existing threads before I posted this
01-01-03, 03:44 AM
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I can only tell you that the R4 is a terrible disc...avoid it at all costs.Incorrect framing...transfer looks like it came off VHS.I hope the R2 is better.I'm sure that the R1 version won't cost that much...although it could take a while.
01-01-03, 04:05 AM
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My understanding is that both
the British R2 & Australian R4 DVDs are both full-frame P&S discs (see link below), while the OAR of ERASERHEAD is 2.35:1, so you lose A LOT of visual information with the R2 & R4 DVDs, so I would avoid both versions.
cheers, Tony Block
http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3...land=%25&ok=go
cheers, Tony Block
http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3...land=%25&ok=go
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01-01-03, 04:12 AM
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Originally posted by benjsimpson
I can only tell you that the R4 is a terrible disc...avoid it at all costs.Incorrect framing...transfer looks like it came off VHS.I hope the R2 is better.I'm sure that the R1 version won't cost that much...although it could take a while.
I can only tell you that the R4 is a terrible disc...avoid it at all costs.Incorrect framing...transfer looks like it came off VHS.I hope the R2 is better.I'm sure that the R1 version won't cost that much...although it could take a while.
Thanks, Tony Block
01-01-03, 11:37 AM
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[Mixed opinions]
Info from a couple of other threads re-posted here to save messing about:
Originally posted by Truffaut Fan
The current Japenese version is the best version out there until Lynch's R1 gets here. Much better than the PAL UK release
The current Japenese version is the best version out there until Lynch's R1 gets here. Much better than the PAL UK release
Originally posted by Josh Z
[....] the R2 disc is a lousy full-frame transfer from ratty source elements [....]
[....] the R2 disc is a lousy full-frame transfer from ratty source elements [....]
Originally posted by indycohiba
[The R2 is] definitely not that bad and sure beats the crap out of continually changing release dates, especially for all those who pre-ordered. And until the R1 is released, no guarantee it will be better.
[The R2 is] definitely not that bad and sure beats the crap out of continually changing release dates, especially for all those who pre-ordered. And until the R1 is released, no guarantee it will be better.
01-01-03, 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by Tyler_Durden
No - it's 1.85:1.
No - it's 1.85:1.
Anyways, the point I'm making is I want to see Eraserhead presented in its OAR (& Lynch's prefered ratio), NOT a P&S 4:3 ratio, NOR a 4:3 ratio with soft-matts removed.
cheers, Tony Block
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01-01-03, 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by T. Bickle
I've got a copy of the R4 "Lost Highway" coming from EzyDVD after the 1/8/03 price drop. Reviews I've read indicate that the transfer is lacking, but it is oar and anamorphic.
I've got a copy of the R4 "Lost Highway" coming from EzyDVD after the 1/8/03 price drop. Reviews I've read indicate that the transfer is lacking, but it is oar and anamorphic.
cheers, Tony Block
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01-03-03, 12:57 AM
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The R4 of Lost Highway is just fine and can be purchased for about $A20 ($US12). The transfer is from a film source so has reel changes present but other than that, it's fairly good. While it lacks 5.1, the 2.0 is servicable and given Lynch's desire that no more than 10% of the sound should come from the surrounds (I read this in a Guardian weekly interview), I do not believe a full 5.1 soundtrack would add a great deal.
The R4 of Eraserhead is poo...
The R4 of Eraserhead is poo...
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01-03-03, 04:26 AM
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Re: [Mixed opinions]
Originally posted by benedict
Info from a couple of other threads re-posted here to save messing about:
Info from a couple of other threads re-posted here to save messing about:
