Last BD (or, unrealistically, HD DVD) you watched?
07-02-10, 08:39 AM
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Moon - More proof (as if we need more) that the Oscars are utterly meaningless. Was Rockwell even nominated for this? I don't follow them, but I know he didn't win & this is one of the greatest performances of the past 10+ years on screen. Proves again why he is one of the truly great actors we have. A briliant debut film from Jones. If there is any complaint its just that Kevin Spacy was the voice of the robot, because, well. . . it just sounds like Kevin Spacey. Two great commentaries also.
07-02-10, 11:48 AM
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Watched the first two episodes of Rome at my friend's last night. Damn good show. I might just have to buy that complete series set.
07-02-10, 03:22 PM
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Undisputed III: Redemption - This is the Citizen Kane of B-movies. Its better than any mainstream action movie I can think of in the last decade. Just a total bad-ass throwback to films like Bloodsport. I have no clue why Scott Adkins isn't a bigger star yet they make action movies starring Ice Cube. I want a franchise built on Boyka. And what a difference in watching this film on Blu-Ray compared to the first two on DVD.
07-02-10, 03:23 PM
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Five Minutes of Heaven - Meh, a dull and pointless film that could have, and should have been much more.
07-02-10, 09:32 PM
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Sherlock Holmes Not a bad flick but i always thought Sherlock was an 1800's Mentalist or Monk, solving crimes with observation leaving the action to Watson.
Book Of Eli Just popped it in and it seems to be pretty slow moving. Thinking about turning it off. Ended up being a decent rental
Book Of Eli Just popped it in and it seems to be pretty slow moving. Thinking about turning it off. Ended up being a decent rental
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07-02-10, 10:38 PM
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Moon - More proof (as if we need more) that the Oscars are utterly meaningless. Was Rockwell even nominated for this? I don't follow them, but I know he didn't win & this is one of the greatest performances of the past 10+ years on screen. Proves again why he is one of the truly great actors we have. A briliant debut film from Jones. If there is any complaint its just that Kevin Spacy was the voice of the robot, because, well. . . it just sounds like Kevin Spacey. Two great commentaries also.
07-02-10, 11:01 PM
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District 9
Third time watching it. The first time was in the theater and I loved it. Second time was on Blu and I thought it was boring. Third time was on Blu and I loved it as much as the first time. Weird. But I really do think this movie is one of the best films 2009 had to offer.
The video quality of this disc is fantastic. It's a prefect example of how good a movie shot digitally can look with a proper transfer. It's absolutely beautiful to look at. What I like about the Red One camera is that it gives the image a cinematic look, where as the F35 or F23 for example don't. They look like video. The only thing missing with a digitally captured image is life. It looks nice and clear but it lacks the grain and organic feel of 35mm, which I love (the grain/organic look). The sound is nice, the rear speakers were used quite often but not excessively. The audio is crystal clear, not muffled. My only complaint would be that the sub woofer is not used as much as it should be. Overall, it's a great disc and I would consider it demo worthy.
Third time watching it. The first time was in the theater and I loved it. Second time was on Blu and I thought it was boring. Third time was on Blu and I loved it as much as the first time. Weird. But I really do think this movie is one of the best films 2009 had to offer.
The video quality of this disc is fantastic. It's a prefect example of how good a movie shot digitally can look with a proper transfer. It's absolutely beautiful to look at. What I like about the Red One camera is that it gives the image a cinematic look, where as the F35 or F23 for example don't. They look like video. The only thing missing with a digitally captured image is life. It looks nice and clear but it lacks the grain and organic feel of 35mm, which I love (the grain/organic look). The sound is nice, the rear speakers were used quite often but not excessively. The audio is crystal clear, not muffled. My only complaint would be that the sub woofer is not used as much as it should be. Overall, it's a great disc and I would consider it demo worthy.
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07-03-10, 08:27 AM
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I didn't care that much for Lola Montes, but I saw it had a festival & I had to leave for part of it, so I admit I need to revisit it. You absolutely need to see The Earings of Madame De . . . Its his true masterpiece IMO, Danielle Darrieux is so beautiful in it I could watch her all day. Its such a great film with some amazing camera work & a classic story. I'd like to know what you think of it.
07-03-10, 08:41 AM
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Ophuls American films are great as well - The Reckless Moment, Letter from an Unknown Woman and Caught - and all have decent R2 releases from Second Sight with commentaries and typically edifying video essays by Tag Gallagher. His analysis of Letter in particular made me reevaluate the entire film. You can currently buy all three for £19.97 combined from Amazon UK - highly recommended!
07-03-10, 02:14 PM
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Total Recall
First time watching the film uncut. Fun times!
First time watching the film uncut. Fun times!
07-03-10, 04:33 PM
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District 9
Third time watching it. The first time was in the theater and I loved it. Second time was on Blu and I thought it was boring. Third time was on Blu and I loved it as much as the first time. Weird. But I really do think this movie is one of the best films 2009 had to offer.
The video quality of this disc is fantastic. It's a prefect example of how good a movie shot digitally can look with a proper transfer. It's absolutely beautiful to look at. What I like about the Red One camera is that it gives the image a cinematic look, where as the F35 or F23 for example don't. They look like video. The only thing missing with a digitally captured image is life. It looks nice and clear but it lacks the grain and organic feel of 35mm, which I love (the grain/organic look). The sound is nice, the rear speakers were used quite often but not excessively. The audio is crystal clear, not muffled. My only complaint would be that the sub woofer is not used as much as it should be. Overall, it's a great disc and I would consider it demo worthy.
Third time watching it. The first time was in the theater and I loved it. Second time was on Blu and I thought it was boring. Third time was on Blu and I loved it as much as the first time. Weird. But I really do think this movie is one of the best films 2009 had to offer.
The video quality of this disc is fantastic. It's a prefect example of how good a movie shot digitally can look with a proper transfer. It's absolutely beautiful to look at. What I like about the Red One camera is that it gives the image a cinematic look, where as the F35 or F23 for example don't. They look like video. The only thing missing with a digitally captured image is life. It looks nice and clear but it lacks the grain and organic feel of 35mm, which I love (the grain/organic look). The sound is nice, the rear speakers were used quite often but not excessively. The audio is crystal clear, not muffled. My only complaint would be that the sub woofer is not used as much as it should be. Overall, it's a great disc and I would consider it demo worthy.
07-03-10, 11:08 PM
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Minority Report Great picture and sound. Some people said they thought it was a dream but I didn't see that in it.
Old School BLUUUEE!
Old School BLUUUEE!
07-04-10, 12:18 AM
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True Blood: Season Two - Wow, this looked amazing. The whole season was absolutley awesome, I loved the mythos they added to the show, far far more interesting than the first season (though that was very good anyway). I held off on watching this because I figured I couldn't get into it, but I LOVED it. It was so crazy.
Tango & Cash - This is the EXACT kind of movie I wanted to watch tonight. How awesome are Stallone and Russell? This movie just fucking oozes cool, I was completely entertained. PQ seemed decent, kind of dark.
Tango & Cash - This is the EXACT kind of movie I wanted to watch tonight. How awesome are Stallone and Russell? This movie just fucking oozes cool, I was completely entertained. PQ seemed decent, kind of dark.
07-04-10, 12:18 AM
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I didn't care that much for Lola Montes, but I saw it had a festival & I had to leave for part of it, so I admit I need to revisit it. You absolutely need to see The Earings of Madame De . . . Its his true masterpiece IMO, Danielle Darrieux is so beautiful in it I could watch her all day. Its such a great film with some amazing camera work & a classic story. I'd like to know what you think of it.
07-04-10, 07:52 AM
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Last BD watched - Rambo (2008) aahhhh, a breathe of fresh air. Ridiculously over the top, hard edged and silly - everything that I could expect from a mid 80's action film - done two years ago!
07-04-10, 09:03 AM
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Nope, its become one of those films people get offended if you don't think its brilliant like they do. I think its extremely overrated & not nearly the masterpiece many make it out to be. Saw it in the theater & have no desire to see it again. Last watched . . .
Death Race 2000 - Amazing how a film like this can get more care & attention in its transfer than most modern films released on Blu-Ray. The movie is just 57 different kinds of awesome. One of the best releases of the year.
07-04-10, 10:26 AM
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The Green Zone Good, but I was disapponted in the film despite the message, which I agreed with. Just never clicked with me.
07-04-10, 01:04 PM
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I dunno, it's one of those movies that you either love or hate. I thought it was the big surprise of 2009, nobody really expected anything from it until after Comic Con. I don't think it's a master peice, but to me it's great science fiction, as is Moon.
07-04-10, 05:57 PM
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Watching the 'Toy Story' movies with my son - getting ready to see 'Toy Story 3' in the next week or so and he's never seen them.
07-04-10, 10:12 PM
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