What Have You Ordered Recently? 2006/1
02-26-06, 09:08 AM
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Amazon.co.uk
- Pretty Poison
- Godzilla 1954 (BFI)
DVDCrave
- The Weeping Camel
eBay
- Ruby in Paradise
DeVoteD DVD
- The Castle
- Little Fish
EzyDVD
- Serenity (Collector's Tin)
CD-Wow
- Eros
- Pretty Poison
- Godzilla 1954 (BFI)
DVDCrave
- The Weeping Camel
eBay
- Ruby in Paradise
DeVoteD DVD
- The Castle
- Little Fish
EzyDVD
- Serenity (Collector's Tin)
CD-Wow
- Eros
02-26-06, 03:11 PM
#77
Originally Posted by scott1598
good quality?
is this the French? do you know if the UK has a Lenticular Cover as well?
is this the French? do you know if the UK has a Lenticular Cover as well?
I believe everything (extras) is in English except for the book. I haven't checked the extras out yet, or even watched the film. Though, I hear it sounds remarkably well!! I'll spin it up tonight and follow up ..
On topic:
R2(Scanbox) Machinist DTS
R2J Predator UE
R2J Predator II UE
R2J Ghost in the Shell (will be my fourth regional DVD of this .. I have a sickness
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02-26-06, 07:00 PM
#79
Originally Posted by tacos
Hey visitor Q where did you order that version of the machinist at?
02-26-06, 07:28 PM
#80
Originally Posted by scott1598
good quality?
). Good points and bad points. Vid -
There's a fair amount of DVD grain noticeable during dark scenes, of which there a lot of. Though, at times, the image appears very clean .. almost as if the grainyness disappeared more and more as the film went on. The image was generally on the soft side, but natural enough for what it's worth. Then the grain came back, so .. I'm almost wondering if there's some damage to the film stock as I've never seen a very good clear image from this film .. ever. I'd say that overall, it's a decent image and possibly the best you will get judgin upon what others say about mk2's restoring process. Though, it's far better than the old Canadian R1 P&S copy.
Audio -
Convincing is how I'd put it. I only listened in DTS and although I found it to be lacking in dynamics department, the surround sound stage was effective and aided in the overall mood of the film. Surrounds weren't heavily used, but when they were I felt that the panning was believeable.
Well, I'm no expert in these matters, but this was how I felt. Overall, I'd give the presentation a B-. It would be lower if not for the DTS track .. though, maybe the DD is even better. I doubt the UK release will be any better as it's a direct port, so I'd recommend getting this only if you're a fan .. if not, wait until the price drops on either two versions.
03-01-06, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by visitor Q
Alright, just finished it - and finally remembered why I used to love Patricia Arquette (still do ). Good points and bad points.
Vid -
There's a fair amount of DVD grain noticeable during dark scenes, of which there a lot of. Though, at times, the image appears very clean .. almost as if the grainyness disappeared more and more as the film went on. The image was generally on the soft side, but natural enough for what it's worth. Then the grain came back, so .. I'm almost wondering if there's some damage to the film stock as I've never seen a very good clear image from this film .. ever. I'd say that overall, it's a decent image and possibly the best you will get judgin upon what others say about mk2's restoring process. Though, it's far better than the old Canadian R1 P&S copy.
Audio -
Convincing is how I'd put it. I only listened in DTS and although I found it to be lacking in dynamics department, the surround sound stage was effective and aided in the overall mood of the film. Surrounds weren't heavily used, but when they were I felt that the panning was believeable.
Well, I'm no expert in these matters, but this was how I felt. Overall, I'd give the presentation a B-. It would be lower if not for the DTS track .. though, maybe the DD is even better. I doubt the UK release will be any better as it's a direct port, so I'd recommend getting this only if you're a fan .. if not, wait until the price drops on either two versions.
). Good points and bad points. Vid -
There's a fair amount of DVD grain noticeable during dark scenes, of which there a lot of. Though, at times, the image appears very clean .. almost as if the grainyness disappeared more and more as the film went on. The image was generally on the soft side, but natural enough for what it's worth. Then the grain came back, so .. I'm almost wondering if there's some damage to the film stock as I've never seen a very good clear image from this film .. ever. I'd say that overall, it's a decent image and possibly the best you will get judgin upon what others say about mk2's restoring process. Though, it's far better than the old Canadian R1 P&S copy.
Audio -
Convincing is how I'd put it. I only listened in DTS and although I found it to be lacking in dynamics department, the surround sound stage was effective and aided in the overall mood of the film. Surrounds weren't heavily used, but when they were I felt that the panning was believeable.
Well, I'm no expert in these matters, but this was how I felt. Overall, I'd give the presentation a B-. It would be lower if not for the DTS track .. though, maybe the DD is even better. I doubt the UK release will be any better as it's a direct port, so I'd recommend getting this only if you're a fan .. if not, wait until the price drops on either two versions.
03-01-06, 07:59 PM
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Amazon UK:
Godzilla BFI
Pretty Poison
Diabolikdvd:
Who Are You Polly Maggoo?
Xploitedcinema:
Ipcress File (still waiting for delivery)
I was thinking about ordering Ronin from CDWow
Godzilla BFI
Pretty Poison
Diabolikdvd:
Who Are You Polly Maggoo?
Xploitedcinema:
Ipcress File (still waiting for delivery)
I was thinking about ordering Ronin from CDWow
03-01-06, 10:24 PM
#87
Originally Posted by scott1598
what about the extras? that is what sold me more...
ewww ... I forgot people actually dig those things. Haven't checked them yet as they aren't of interest to me. I'll get back to you some time this weekend on that ...
03-08-06, 03:52 PM
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Deathwatch
Wolf Creek (2 disc)
DDDHouse:
The Promise LE
The Great Yokai War (2 disc)
Secuestro Express
Mediadis:
Underground (3 Disc)
Lost Highway (2 disc)
Azumi 2
Mediadis:
Calvaire CE (aka The Ordeal)
Zebraman
DVDHeaven:
Princess Aurora SE
Antarctic Journal SE
Git (aka Feathers in the Wind)
Deathwatch
Wolf Creek (2 disc)
DDDHouse:
The Promise LE
The Great Yokai War (2 disc)
Secuestro Express
Mediadis:
Underground (3 Disc)
Lost Highway (2 disc)
Azumi 2
Mediadis:
Calvaire CE (aka The Ordeal)
Zebraman
DVDHeaven:
Princess Aurora SE
Antarctic Journal SE
Git (aka Feathers in the Wind)
03-09-06, 02:03 PM
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Amazon France
Les Vampires (Feuillade)
Play.com
Godzilla (BFI)
Placebo - Meds (CD/DVD)
Laserdisken.dk
Drabet
Cinedoc France
Alexandre Alexeïeff Animation Works
Les Vampires (Feuillade)
Play.com
Godzilla (BFI)
Placebo - Meds (CD/DVD)
Laserdisken.dk
Drabet
Cinedoc France
Alexandre Alexeïeff Animation Works
03-11-06, 12:50 PM
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CD WOW!:
Azumi 2
Night Watch (aka: Nochnoi Dozer) Limited Edition Packaging
The Promise: Limited Edition (2 DVD Set
The Fastest Sword: The Shaw Brothers Collection
Flash Gordon: The Movie - Silver Anniversary DTS
Swordsman At Large: The Shaw Brothers Collection
Man Of Iron: The Shaw Brothers Collection
The Great Yokai War (2 disc)
The Bodyguard (2004)
DVD Asian:
Sigaw (Echo)
{insert "jealous" smilie here for eXcentris' Zebraman purchase}
Amazon.uk:
The Nightmare On Elm Street (Seven Disc Collector's Edition)
Battlestar Galactica - The Mini Series [2004]
Azumi 2
Night Watch (aka: Nochnoi Dozer) Limited Edition Packaging
The Promise: Limited Edition (2 DVD Set
The Fastest Sword: The Shaw Brothers Collection
Flash Gordon: The Movie - Silver Anniversary DTS
Swordsman At Large: The Shaw Brothers Collection
Man Of Iron: The Shaw Brothers Collection
The Great Yokai War (2 disc)
The Bodyguard (2004)
DVD Asian:
Sigaw (Echo)
{insert "jealous" smilie here for eXcentris' Zebraman purchase}
Amazon.uk:
The Nightmare On Elm Street (Seven Disc Collector's Edition)
Battlestar Galactica - The Mini Series [2004]
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03-15-06, 09:31 AM
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Play.com UK:
Memento 3 Disc SE R2 UK
Perdita Durango: The Uncut Version R2 UK
EThai CD.com:
BabyCart (Lone Wolf and Cub) Series (Films 1-6) Boxset R3 Thai
CD WOW:
King Kong: Collectors Tin Edition (2 Discs) R1
Memento 3 Disc SE R2 UK
Perdita Durango: The Uncut Version R2 UK
EThai CD.com:
BabyCart (Lone Wolf and Cub) Series (Films 1-6) Boxset R3 Thai
CD WOW:
King Kong: Collectors Tin Edition (2 Discs) R1
