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03-04-12 | 12:20 PM
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Hi all-
Been a way for a while during the growth of BDs, and am rebuilding my home theater setup. I'm looking to start by adding titles (preferably in 1080p) that would really show off a 50 or 60 inch display that has yet to be purchased. I'm thinking of movies with lots of beautiful outdoor scenes or other cinematography that would work for this purpose. Not into action or rom-com. Could be from any era, if you think the restoration was done well. Thanks for your suggestions.
P.S. If you need to know the rest of my gear, I can list it in my sig if need be.
Been a way for a while during the growth of BDs, and am rebuilding my home theater setup. I'm looking to start by adding titles (preferably in 1080p) that would really show off a 50 or 60 inch display that has yet to be purchased. I'm thinking of movies with lots of beautiful outdoor scenes or other cinematography that would work for this purpose. Not into action or rom-com. Could be from any era, if you think the restoration was done well. Thanks for your suggestions.
P.S. If you need to know the rest of my gear, I can list it in my sig if need be.
03-04-12 | 02:51 PM
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Anything Terrance Malick, but particularly The Tree of Life, which has great cinematography of the outdoors and the WAY outdoors.
But frankly, I don't recommend buying something unless you like the movie. TTOL is a very polarizing film; I was in the camp that loved it, but there are many who hated it or just did not know what to make of it. Well, probably all of us don't know what to make of it, to some extent.
But frankly, I don't recommend buying something unless you like the movie. TTOL is a very polarizing film; I was in the camp that loved it, but there are many who hated it or just did not know what to make of it. Well, probably all of us don't know what to make of it, to some extent.
03-04-12 | 03:10 PM
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I can't comment on specific transfers, but Legends of the Fall, Brokeback Mountain, and Into the Wild might suit your needs. Also, if you like nature documentaries, Planet Earth, Life, and virtually any BBC Nature documentary is going to be very cinematic and will definitely show your HD TV advantageously.
03-04-12 | 04:04 PM
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Excellent, and thanks! Keep 'em coming. And yes, and ideal candidate should be a good film as well, but there's no accounting for taste, now is there? 
I have started my collection with Werner Herzog's "The Cave of Forgotten Dreams", which I saw in the theater. Amazing.
I have started my collection with Werner Herzog's "The Cave of Forgotten Dreams", which I saw in the theater. Amazing.
03-04-12 | 07:07 PM
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Planet earth or Life, which are both eye popping.. and good to watch also.
As for actual movies. Just stick to what you like.
As for actual movies. Just stick to what you like.
03-05-12 | 01:16 AM
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Why not, since you are.. "Braid Runna"
Grand Prix is another eye popper.
Grand Prix is another eye popper.
03-05-12 | 02:11 AM
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I would recommend providing a little more info in your thread title.
Baraka is indeed an eye-popper.
Baraka is indeed an eye-popper.
03-05-12 | 08:24 PM
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03-06-12 | 10:58 AM
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03-06-12 | 05:28 PM
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04-11-12 | 01:03 PM
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THANK YOU! I saw this film twice in the theater and just loved it. Managed to forget the title until now (Doh!). On my list!
The HD version of MD is available on Amazon France, but without a region-free player....
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