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Forum: Book Talk
06-23-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,112
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: True Crime Writers-----> JOHN DOUGLAS or ROBERT RESSLER?

Douglas's Mind Hunter is a classic and ought to be read by anyone is interested in true crime and how he helped develop profiling for serial killers. The section on Ed Gein alone will make your skin...
Forum: Book Talk
06-23-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 75,741
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: The Official eBook & eReader Thread

I picked up a Kindle (e-ink) refurb for $49 and it has proven to be a good investment. Since it's not backlit, you can only read it in available light, which has yet to prove to be an issue for me. I...
Forum: Book Talk
06-23-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,318
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Books you would like to see made into MOVIES ?

It would be a real challenge to top the original with Burgess Meredith and Lon Chaney Jr. They nailed both the spirit and the action of the book nicely; if only someone could do that with Cannery...
Forum: Book Talk
06-19-12, 11:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,318
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Books you would like to see made into MOVIES ?

Obscure, I know, but Gore Vidal's "Empire." I am a student of U.S. history, and if properly cast and produced, a film of this book might help educate an otherwise ignorant American public about their...
Forum: Book Talk
06-19-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,666
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RIP Ray Bradbury (1920-2012)

A truly great writer. I had the opportunity (although I didn't realize it as such) to see and hear him speak at my high school when I was a sophomore. Our new auditorium, for some strange reason,...
Forum: Book Talk
06-19-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,933
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: What are you reading? (June 2012)

John Sayle's "A Moment in the Sun." An excellent snapshot of the U.S. imperialism, racism, and military life at the turn of the 20th century, told in novel form. Highly recommended.
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Forum: Movie Talk
06-18-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,892
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Favorite Watergate Film

Of those mentioned, I'd still have to say "All the President's Men" because it holds up so well. That said, Frank Langella was masterful in "Frost/Nixon." Have never seen "Nixon," so it goes on my...
Forum: HD Talk
04-11-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,437
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Specific recommendations needed

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...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
03-12-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,542
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Looking for a compact, simple Blu ray player

Best Buy's Dynex may fit the bill Pretty good ratings as well. Had one of these in my hands the other day and was surprised just how small it is.
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Forum: HD Talk
03-07-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

Well, if I had been offered a menu once the disc initialized, I'd be OK with that. Instead, it launched straight into a song and dance about how hot blu ray is and how it will change your life,...
Forum: Music Talk
03-07-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,682
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Anyone a P.J. Harvey fan?

White Chalk was the second album I bought :)
Forum: HD Talk
03-07-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

Why, pray tell? But, good to know :)
Forum: Music Talk
03-07-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,682
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Anyone a P.J. Harvey fan?

Thanks for the recommendations.; I'll give them a listen.
Forum: Music Talk
03-07-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,682
Posted By Roy Batty

Anyone a P.J. Harvey fan?

Just discover her in "Let England Shake" and am really liking it. First new music I've paid any attention to in, well, a while. Opinions on her other records? Thanks.
Forum: HD Talk
03-07-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

Here's the irony (for me, at least): I am planning (or wasl not so sure now) on spending thousands of dollars for gear and titles, for what-this? Really? This is how the entertainment industry thinks...
Forum: Forum Feedback and Support
03-06-12, 01:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,680
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: How about a Streaming forum?

Yes, since HD content is streaming through several services, coupled with the array of devices that now stream, a dedicated forum would be a useful addition. My $.02
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
03-06-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Need HDTV Recommendations

I know! Affordable OLED with no bezel. In a few years....
Forum: HD Talk
03-06-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

But ain't it just like Hollywood to increase the annoyance factor when they know good and well that all we want to do is see the damn movie. I know, I know, I'm expecting logic to prevail where...
Forum: HD Talk
03-06-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

Mmmm, good to know, thanks. I would expect outfits like Criterion to master their discs thusly. And yes, the studios suck. I know they think we can't live without them, but perhaps they can learn.
Forum: HD Talk
03-06-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

Ah, for the days when a disc took you right to the menus. Sigh...

And yes, I sat there fuming while the dumb ass disc shouted at me about how blu-ray is the sweetest thing since sex. Really? If I...
Forum: HD Talk
03-06-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,643
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony

Silly boy, doncha know that pretty much the entire entertainment industry has bent over for the Apple insertion. Gee, if you haven't gulped your share of the kool-aid, well, ya just ain't with it....
Forum: HD Talk
03-06-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,255
Posted By Roy Batty

RANT: Wading through BD "extras" to get to movie?

Hi-
Just watched my first BD last night (No Country For Old Men) and could not believe what I had to go through to get to the movie. Trailers, Blu Ray promos, blah blah blah. Please tell me there...
Forum: HD Talk
03-06-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,437
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Specific recommendations needed

Both added to my pickup list. Thanks.
Forum: HD Talk
03-05-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,437
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Specific recommendations needed

"I only do eyes" (just picked it up today)

And, since you are, how does Blue Velvet and/or Mulholland Dr. look in HD?
Forum: HD Talk
03-04-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,437
Posted By Roy Batty

Re: Specific recommendations needed

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? :D

I have started my collection with Werner...
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