Cosmic Bus
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Fëanor said:
Was just about to post the same thing.
Bourne Trilogy - $29.99
Elizabeth: The Golden Age - $16.95
Eastern Promises - $16.95
The Kingdom - $16.95
American Gangster - $16.95
The Pianist - $11.95
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Was just about to post the same thing.
Bourne Trilogy - $29.99
Elizabeth: The Golden Age - $16.95
Eastern Promises - $16.95
The Kingdom - $16.95
American Gangster - $16.95
The Pianist - $11.95
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Just bought Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age for $26 total...I couldnt pass them up with 10% off and prime shipping.
Anyone own Tremors? I'm tempted to pick it up since it would only cost me like $10,but I recall hearing some bad things about the transfer.
Anyone own Tremors? I'm tempted to pick it up since it would only cost me like $10,but I recall hearing some bad things about the transfer.
distantmantra
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Taken from Pitchfork this morning:
Christoff Yurievich
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So who is going to blow the lid on this Paramount embargo? and when?
polyh3dron
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I'm guessing it's gonna happen later today.bune duggy said:
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
If you don't want to wait for Universal to pull their BD act together, you can get it from here if you don't mind paying extra for shipping:Jacobi said:
http://www.axelmusic.dk/productDetails/5780758672702
Its proven to work on US players.
SlaughterX
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Finally ordered Eastern Promises and The Pianist. Feel really stupid for not ordering American Gangster from Amazon, or saving my reciept from where I bought it at least. Could have saved me $13...
Anyway I got my copy of The Brave One on HD-DVD today, and to my surprise it looked like this...
The HD-DVD logo is there, it jsut seems liek they didn't add that layer of white paint to it, so it's invisible... I wonder why, hopefully my copy of I Am Legend and Michael Clayton won't have the same problem. Wouldn't be surprised if the asses started shipping them in blue cases though...
Anyway I got my copy of The Brave One on HD-DVD today, and to my surprise it looked like this...
The HD-DVD logo is there, it jsut seems liek they didn't add that layer of white paint to it, so it's invisible... I wonder why, hopefully my copy of I Am Legend and Michael Clayton won't have the same problem. Wouldn't be surprised if the asses started shipping them in blue cases though...
SlaughterX
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Haha, glad I ordered those last two movies when I did, I was having second thoughts too!
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I wish I had the heart to keep buying HD DVD's, but I don't. 
It's just that the total lack of players and support just a year from now (which seemed unfathomable just a few months ago) is startling. I'm not the most patient guy, but I definitely want to hold off on HD DVD movies for now. I still have plenty of content in the meantime from BB Online and the ones I own plus the ones my friend owns.
It's just that the total lack of players and support just a year from now (which seemed unfathomable just a few months ago) is startling. I'm not the most patient guy, but I definitely want to hold off on HD DVD movies for now. I still have plenty of content in the meantime from BB Online and the ones I own plus the ones my friend owns.
I agree Van, I was contemplating the whole thing for a couple of weeks myself. The fact that Toshiba is totally abandoning their base is pretty crappy, I can't believe there won't be a dual format player from them (or it isn't likely.) If I couldn't rip my HD movies to a hard drive, I definitely wouldn't continue buying. As it is, I think by ripping the movies and picking up another player I'll be ok, but it's a crap situation either way.
I don't blame anyone for NOT getting in on any firesales. The lack of support will be startling and abrupt.
I don't blame anyone for NOT getting in on any firesales. The lack of support will be startling and abrupt.
SlaughterX
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VanMardigan said:I wish I had the heart to keep buying HD DVD's, but I don't.
It's just that the total lack of players and support just a year from now (which seemed unfathomable just a few months ago) is startling. I'm not the most patient guy, but I definitely want to hold off on HD DVD movies for now. I still have plenty of content in the meantime from BB Online and the ones I own plus the ones my friend owns.
I'm not worried about it. I have faith in my A20 lasting me many years, but if it happens to die then I always have the 360 add-on and an A3 to fall back on. Combine that with the fact that I can also use the 360 add on with a PC, eventually when BR burners and disc get cheaper I can just add one to my PC and burn all of my HD-DVDs to BR.
Keep the low prices coming, I can see my HD-DVD collection nearing 100 in the near future.
jeremy_ricci
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GuessWho said:
Yea! I want those two movies to drop in price again! Continue the war so I can have my Crimson Tide!!!
You do realize that Amazon frequently runs discounts / specials on movies, and it's very likely that the change in price was the end of a deal?
srsly?
GuessWho said:
Those are the normal prices.
The most recent amazon promotion just ended: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht..._rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358114501&pf_rd_i=193640011
EternalSunshine1976
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I actually see my HD-DVD collection going well beyond 100 when all things are considered. I went from 15 before the Warner announcement to 35 at present, and still have quite a few movies I'd love to have in my collection (i.e., Lost in Translation; The Big Lebowski; Being John Malkovich; Elizabeth; 2001; etc.) Those are great movies that are sure to get multiple viewings and if they're available for around $10, they're gonna be mine.SlaughterX said:I'm not worried about it. I have faith in my A20 lasting me many years, but if it happens to die then I always have the 360 add-on and an A3 to fall back on. Combine that with the fact that I can also use the 360 add on with a PC, eventually when BR burners and disc get cheaper I can just add one to my PC and burn all of my HD-DVDs to BR.
Keep the low prices coming, I can see my HD-DVD collection nearing 100 in the near future.
I picked up PayBack the director's cut this weekend, and it's a completely different movie altogether when compared to the theatrical release. I'm not sure I like it more, but I think it is much much darker. The original is dark, but this one is sometimes shockingly dry in its humor.
Like you, don't really foresee the players dying anytime soon, but still bought another A3 just to have in the bed room, and as a back-up to my A2, which is in the living room.
I'm watching a little Cowboy Bebop I just opened from my online order (the complete collection thing) and it could use a touch up. It's pretty much the only anime from a while ago that I would like to see get some TLC and be put in hi-def. Maybe it's just my monitor making it look old and dated.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Matrix said:
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the transfer, save for some very slight edge enhancement. It's unquestionably the best the movie has ever looked and likely ever will.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
I guess they're waiting for the big 960p super upconversion unveiling by Toshiba.
OokieSpookie
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Well to be technical, all of the big announcements through out this whole thing came on fridays but that being said I think it will still be a little whiledallow_bg said:
The Main Event
Member
Costanza said:
Well Bill Hunt confirms that Paramount are indeed working on Blu-ray titles *shock*
thaivo said:
I got so many HD DVD movies from firesales lately it's unbelievable. Got Things we Lost in the Fire 26.99 CAD minus a $25 Best Buy coupon, Blade Runner, Sunrise Earth, Superman II, Polar Express....I'm at around 90 HD movies, now I'm still searching for The Pianist, 2001 A Space Odyssey and a couples of more for cheap.
The Main Event
Member
koam said:
:lol
Corwood Rep
Member
Hey guys, which stores are likely to have a good HD-DVD selection still? I kinda want to get Lost in Translation but I'm only in town/in possession of an HD-DVD player for two days so I can't really order it online.
broadwayrock
Member
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
There Will Be Blood HD-DVD has reappeared on Paramount's site. 
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Saw Mr. Woodcock last night. The PQ was good though kinda "plain", which I suspect was intentional. The movie and sound disappointed. I think the movie had potential, and the scenes of the kid in gym class when he was younger were very funny, but the adult stuff lacked the same sharp humor.
oceans eleven bluray - has white dots popping up in dark scenes. hi-res but Not a good transfer.
oceans twelve bluray - lots of grain
Closer bluray - fantastic image. Bitrate all the way above 30mbps in most of the movie.
full metal jacket bluray - pretty good, but the darks aren't pure. Compression effect (green look)
clockwork orange bluray - like the above
oceans twelve bluray - lots of grain
Closer bluray - fantastic image. Bitrate all the way above 30mbps in most of the movie.
full metal jacket bluray - pretty good, but the darks aren't pure. Compression effect (green look)
clockwork orange bluray - like the above
ThirstyFly
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broadwayrock said:
Arg. Have they picked that up for a North American release too? I must see it.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
Elton John is a good start. Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral is another good choice.AstroLad said:
http://www.sa-cd.net/reviews/all
broadwayrock
Member
AstroLad said:
Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is a must have (Even though it isn't the engineer's original Quad mix)
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I still don't have a clue about SACD's, despite my valiant efforts. No wonder the format is niche, among other reasons. What the hell do I need to enjoy the SACD's? I have the Ps3, so that's a start. But what the hell do I have to do to listen to them in their proper form? I don't want to be like those idiots who buy HD movies and play them back on SD tvs.
I have my Ps3 hooked up via optical to my receiver, but I think I read that if you're not using HDMI, you're somehow limited with the Ps3's SACD playback. It's all so confusing.
I have my Ps3 hooked up via optical to my receiver, but I think I read that if you're not using HDMI, you're somehow limited with the Ps3's SACD playback. It's all so confusing.
broadwayrock said:
Loved Tale of Two Sisters, would absolutely re-purchase. From the linked thread, sounds like Tartan UK doesn't do Blu-ray region encoding, so if it isn't announced for US release, will pick up the UK version.
They also got to talking about Battle Royale in that thread... man I hope that comes as well.
polyh3dron
Banned
DO WANT DO WANTbroadwayrock said:
Traditionally, you'd need a player with six channel analog output.VanMardigan said:I still don't have a clue about SACD's, despite my valiant efforts. No wonder the format is niche, among other reasons. What the hell do I need to enjoy the SACD's? I have the Ps3, so that's a start. But what the hell do I have to do to listen to them in their proper form? I don't want to be like those idiots who buy HD movies and play them back on SD tvs.
I have my Ps3 hooked up via optical to my receiver, but I think I read that if you're not using HDMI, you're somehow limited with the Ps3's SACD playback. It's all so confusing.
With the PS3, you'd need HDMI and an HDMI 1.2+ receiver (proper speakers help too
)I enjoy SACDs, but prefer hi-rez 2 channel playback versus 5.1.
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