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I expected they'd be double dipping Casino Royale so I've held off buying it. Dr. Strangelove should be coming out 9th December and Taxi Driver will be released 3rd February.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 14:51 |
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Harmonica posted:Does anyone know how many discs have taken advantage of video commentary style features yet?
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 15:25 |
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Blodskur posted:I expected they'd be double dipping Casino Royale so I've held off buying it. I should have, I suppose I do not entirely regret it, but it would be nice with the higher cost of Blu-Rays if they didn't already pull the "SPECIAL EDITION GOTCHA!" stunts that always happened with DVD editions. Amazon has already shipped my pre-orders for Hunt for Red October and Dark City, here's to hoping the HD transfer is really well done.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 16:26 |
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Whoops, ignore me
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 17:30 |
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teekun posted:Jesus, I can't imagine that a good transfer would even matter. Even on the latest DVD release you could see how piss-poor the line art was. Has there been a single good release of 2-D animation on blu-ray? I heard Persepolis was good, but haven't checked it out yet.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 17:39 |
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Mr. Gone posted:Has there been a single good release of 2-D animation on blu-ray? I heard Persepolis was good, but haven't checked it out yet. Perspolis was great. I thought New Frontier and Tekkon Kinkreet looked pretty good, the colors were very vibrant and the edges remained clear no matter how much motion was on screen.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 17:42 |
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Dvlos posted:
Man you're just taking huge unnecessary chances blind-ordering. I don't know what kind of TV setup you have, but it's really obvious on mine when I get a substandard transfer. I'm thinking of Dark City here, which had one of the worst DVD transfers I've ever seen. Several studios are lazy enough to just throw DVD masters on a blu-ray disc, and unfortnately people still buy that poo poo up because they don't know any better. I never, ever buy a BR movie without getting reviews of the transfer quality first.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 17:42 |
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Mr. Gone posted:Man you're just taking huge unnecessary chances blind-ordering. I don't know what kind of TV setup you have, but it's really obvious on mine when I get a substandard transfer. I'm thinking of Dark City here, which had one of the worst DVD transfers I've ever seen.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 18:12 |
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The next Futurama movie will be on Blu-Ray I'll buy it, even though I'm sure they'll release a box set of all 4 movies at some point.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 18:29 |
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Space_Butler posted:The difference here is that this isn't a direct rerelease, this is the first time the Directors Cut has been released. Naturally, the chances are higher of it being mastered a lot better than the transfer used for the old dvd. Not to mention it's being released through New Line, which fairly consistantly has had a good track record. Yeah but you're talking about chances and track records, when you could just wait a couple days after release and read reviews of the disc features and image quality from an HD review site.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 18:47 |
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Mr. Gone posted:Yeah but you're talking about chances and track records, when you could just wait a couple days after release and read reviews of the disc features and image quality from an HD review site. Then you miss out on pre-order discounts.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 18:49 |
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Brick Hardmeat posted:Just kidding. I'll buy each new version of that movie forever. Likewise. I skipped out on the UMD because I'm not a COMPLETE sucker, but other than that I have the original DVD special edition, the three disc edition and the Blu-ray. If they make a BD special edition, I'll buy it. I love Hellboy! But here's what I really want to see: live music DVDs with proper support for multiple angles. I've been watching Iron Maiden's Death on the Road DVD this past week and I'd love it if they released it on Blu-ray with the option of watching one guy all night. They have enough cameras and footage to make it work, and it's be awesome to just watch Steve Harris all night long. That dude is worth the price of admission all by himself.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 18:57 |
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Blodskur posted:Dr. Strangelove should be coming out 9th December and Taxi Driver will be released 3rd February.  Where did you hear that? I would love to get my hands on a HD Dr. StrangelovePowerLlama posted:Holy poo poo, really? Is it a good transfer? I haven't seen it but everything I've read on it says that it's better than the DVD but the source is fairly beat up and is in desperate need of a remaster. Also keep in mind that it's a barebones disc.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 19:08 |
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Sporadic posted:
To make this post a bit more worthwhile, I grabbed Beowulf on blu-ray today, and it's exactly what I hoped for. I was worried when Paramount switched to blu that they'd skimp out just to get movies out, but I'm glad they worked it all out, because the Picture in Picture is great. I really enjoy watching the actors in mocap suits acting out entire scenes with wireframe props, while seeing the final result right next to it. I know some people said to them PiP doesn't matter to them, but honestly, I couldn't feel more opposite. I absolutely eat these things up.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 19:30 |
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Mr. Gone posted:Has there been a single good release of 2-D animation on blu-ray? I heard Persepolis was good, but haven't checked it out yet. Tekkon Kinkreet, Paprika and the Batmanime all look outstanding. Mr. Gone posted:Man you're just taking huge unnecessary chances blind-ordering. I don't know what kind of TV setup you have, but it's really obvious on mine when I get a substandard transfer. I'm thinking of Dark City here, which had one of the worst DVD transfers I've ever seen. Darkcity Blu-ray comparisons here.  for some hi-def tits. http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDR...ity_blu-ray.htm
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 22:08 |
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Asnorban posted:Perspolis was great. I thought New Frontier and Tekkon Kinkreet looked pretty good, the colors were very vibrant and the edges remained clear no matter how much motion was on screen. Paprika is a pretty beautiful movie in HD. Its pretty recent though so it might not really count. I'd expect older animated movies just not to look that great if they make the leap over to HD.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 22:41 |
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cantfly posted:Tekkon Kinkreet, Paprika and the Batmanime all look outstanding. Yeah I just saw that earlier. I already went and bought Dark City cause I'm a big fag. I might check out Paprika, I've been wanting to see that for a long time. The Batanime, that's Gotham Knights or whatever it's called, the recent one, right?
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 22:42 |
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Mr. Gone posted:The Batanime, that's Gotham Knights or whatever it's called, the recent one, right?
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 22:53 |
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Mr. Gone posted:Yeah I just saw that earlier. I already went and bought Dark City cause I'm a big fag. Well I have one of the early DVD releases for this movie, it's one of my all time favorites. I'd buy this and Equilibrium on the spot even if the HD transfer was only slightly better than DVD. Also this is the director's cut, and IIRC my edition doesn't even have much in the way of special features. So it's not a wasted "blind" buy, but if the transfer was good I would be far happier. Those screens look a little nicer but not THAT much nicer  hopefully the DC is good too.quote:I might check out Paprika The trailer on one of the movies I have looked pretty good. If you've never seen Paprika but like "some" anime like Ghost in the Shell, Mononoke, or Mind Games then you may like this, although I thought by the end the entire film loses focus. One of the Blockbusters by my house just received a pile of Blu-Rays in they now have nearly 2 entire walls filled with BD (Including the nice long list for BB-Online).
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Blodskur posted:I expected they'd be double dipping Casino Royale so I've held off buying it. Dr. Strangelove should be coming out 9th December and Taxi Driver will be released 3rd February. The restored version (on the 2-disc SE) looks excellent, so I'd imagine a BluRay would make it look even better. The negative was lost, but Sony restored the film from Kubrick's own 35mm archival print. Obviously, it was in nearly perfect condition. The DTS 5.1 remix is surprisingly good, too. It would be interesting if Sony could convince Kubrick's estate to include the pie fight scene. A print exists at the Museum of Modern Art, so it's just a matter of transfering it the OK is given. Although, WB didn't do the same for 2001's cut scenes, despite having the 65mm color separations on hand to transfer.
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| # ? Jul 29, 2008 23:58 |
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Dvlos posted:Well I have one of the early DVD releases for this movie, it's one of my all time favorites. I'd buy this and Equilibrium on the spot even if the HD transfer was only slightly better than DVD. Also this is the director's cut, and IIRC my edition doesn't even have much in the way of special features. So it's not a wasted "blind" buy, but if the transfer was good I would be far happier. Those screens look a little nicer but not THAT much nicer Yeah I can understand that, sometimes even a mediocre HD transfer with a few special features beats a barebones DVD. The thing that pisses me off is when they realize their mistake and pop out a remastered HD version shortly after (Full Metal Jacket, The Fifth Element (yes I know Sony made good on the TFE fuckup))
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 00:34 |
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Mr. Gone posted:Yeah I can understand that, sometimes even a mediocre HD transfer with a few special features beats a barebones DVD. The thing that pisses me off is when they realize their mistake and pop out a remastered HD version shortly after (Full Metal Jacket, The Fifth Element (yes I know Sony made good on the TFE fuckup)) Wait, so there's a good Full Metal Jacket BD out now? Link?
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 00:48 |
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Nicholololas posted:Wait, so there's a good Full Metal Jacket BD out now? Link? http://www.amazon.com/Full-Metal-Ja...17376634&sr=1-2
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 01:10 |
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cantfly posted:Tekkon Kinkreet, Paprika and the Batmanime all look outstanding. I watched Paprika on a trans-pacific flight, about 8 hours in, and I think I enjoyed it? I might buy a copy just to make sure. Satoshi Kon has been pretty consistent quality-wise from what I've seen.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 01:22 |
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teekun posted:I watched Paprika on a trans-pacific flight, about 8 hours in, and I think I enjoyed it? I might buy a copy just to make sure. Satoshi Kon has been pretty consistent quality-wise from what I've seen. I liked it and it looks gorgeous on blu-ray but everyone says its his weakest film. I haven't seen his other stuff but plan on it soon.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 04:48 |
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The last part of the story kind of falls apart logic-wise but what can you expect from a movie about dreams.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 05:10 |
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I know we all knew this was coming, but I hadnt seen an official announcement yet: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/s...in_October/1944 Ending months of anticipation, Warner has confirmed a mid-October Blu-ray release for the 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection.' Long one of Warner's most oft-requested Blu-ray "catch up" titles, the studio previously released the 'Matrix' films on HD DVD in two expansive box sets, the five-disc 'Complete Matrix Trilogy' and the even more extensive seven-disc 'Ultimate Matrix Collection.' Now Warner has finally earmarked an October 14 Blu-ray arrival for 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection,' which will replicate the seven-disc configuration of the HD DVD version. (At presstime, Warner has not announced a companion 'Complete Matrix Trilogy' release for Blu-ray.) Full specs for Blu-ray box set have not yet been revealed, but preliminary details tout "35 hours of extras" and In-Movie Experience picture-in-picture commentaries for all three films, and the full supplement package is expected to match those found on the HD DVD version. Additional confirmed upgrades to the Blu-ray include a full 1080p presentation of 'The Animatrix' (the HD DVD was standard-def only) as well as a Digital Copy of the original 'Matrix.' Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray is $129.98. As we await more details, you'll find the latest specs for 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 14.
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cantfly posted:I liked it and it looks gorgeous on blu-ray but everyone says its his weakest film. I haven't seen his other stuff but plan on it soon. I wish Perfect Blue would get a Blu-Ray release. The DVD is seriously lacking in the quality department, but goddamn is that a creepy film.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 05:42 |
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Gotham Knight is an okay Blu-Ray. There's nothing wrong with it, but it's only a marginal upgrade on watching it on DVD (particularly since the DVD version is pretty good). Slightly sharper line drawing but also not great blacks (bunch of banding and bit of blocking). The best hi-def 'toon (which frankly is a perrogative for something so spellbounding) is Persepolis. Pinsharp lines, perfect contrast with no crushing, it's 2D but it leaps out of the screen. Epic transfer for a must see movie. Some random comments on hi-def stuff I've seen recently. BABEL (HD) is a loving amazing transfer, shows off the wide spectrum of film sources nicely. Not a fan of the film, but s'ok. But gorgeous to look at. Gangs of New York (BR) is one of the ugliest transfers I've seen ever. It's muddy, blurry, over sharpened... I think it's simply a (bad) DVD upscale dumped onto BR. Worse than the version I've got on DVD, which I watch upscaled. AVOID YE LIKE THE PLAGUE. Harmonica fucked around with this message at Jul 30, 2008 around 13:12 |
| # ? Jul 30, 2008 13:01 |
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Finally got Blu Ray (UK), looking good so far. Got All The Boys Love Mandy Lane. Hostel 1&2 and Storm Warning so far I've noticed the sound is much better and the picture is great, the color flows from the screen.
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I have a PS3 on the way and so I'm going to be getting some BRs. Is there a good list of disks that I'll want to show me that my new TV/PS3 purchase were worthwhile. I heard Casino Royale was one of the best out, but I see there is going to be a re-release.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 19:13 |
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KingKapalone posted:I have a PS3 on the way and so I'm going to be getting some BRs. Is there a good list of disks that I'll want to show me that my new TV/PS3 purchase were worthwhile. I heard Casino Royale was one of the best out, but I see there is going to be a re-release.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 19:25 |
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KingKapalone posted:I have a PS3 on the way and so I'm going to be getting some BRs. Is there a good list of disks that I'll want to show me that my new TV/PS3 purchase were worthwhile. I heard Casino Royale was one of the best out, but I see there is going to be a re-release. Planet Earth, 2001, Ratatouille, There Will Be Blood, Unforgiven, Wild Bunch, Black Snake Moan, Golden Compass, The Departed, The Shining, Blade Runner.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 21:46 |
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KingKapalone posted:I have a PS3 on the way and so I'm going to be getting some BRs. Is there a good list of disks that I'll want to show me that my new TV/PS3 purchase were worthwhile. I heard Casino Royale was one of the best out, but I see there is going to be a re-release.
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Space_Butler posted:Planet Earth, Black Hawk Down, and Ratatouille are a few of the absolute best. I am dying to see Planet Earth ( I have it coming in mail, rented). I thought Black Hawk Down had lots of film grain, does it detract from the HD presentation? When Transformers comes to Blu-Ray that will probably be great demo material, as is Troy Director's Cut (Despite what you think of the movie itself), ANY Pixar or Disney CG movie really shines... as a matter of fact any Disney produced Blu-Ray I think, has been fantastic looking including Enchanted and Pirates.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 21:53 |
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Well I've yet to see the third Pirates movie, so I guess I can rent that. I've seen most of Planet Earth on some HD rips, but maybe I'll have to pony up and buy them to make my TV proud. I see them on Craigslist unopened for $50...
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 22:05 |
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KingKapalone posted:I have a PS3 on the way and so I'm going to be getting some BRs. Is there a good list of disks that I'll want to show me that my new TV/PS3 purchase were worthwhile. I heard Casino Royale was one of the best out, but I see there is going to be a re-release. Any of the BBC HD documentary releases (Planet Earth, Galapagos, Ganges, etc) 2001: A Space Odyssey Blade Runner I Am Legend The Searchers Nine Inch Nails: Beside You In Time Ratatouille Beowulf A Scanner Darkly Any of those should knock your socks off visually. Sporadic fucked around with this message at Jul 30, 2008 around 22:08 |
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Akuma posted:It is, but it's not exactly great. The transfer might be great, but some of the sequences have pretty abysmal art direction; it's often pretty ugly. Like you said, the transfer is great. The image quality in all of the shorts are really well presented, and I only watched a digital copy of the HD version of the movie. I'm sure the actual disc looks a lot cleaner. You may not agree with the art direction in all of the shorts but I wouldn't call any of them downright "ugly". I enjoyed the differing styles between them all.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2008 23:46 |
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If anyone was interested I think the Dark City DC is really good if you're a fan of the movie or even if you sort of enjoyed the film but thought it was perhaps too easy to follow. The transfer is excellent, commentaries, a DC pop-up fact track as to what was changed and why with an occasional side note here and there. It's Blade Runner DC-esque in that the opening narration is gone entirely and some scenes are simply extended while they've also rearranged some scenes entirely that build more mystery. I am WAY more happier with Dark City on Blu-Ray than with my old DVD. Hunt for Red October is a mixed back, sometimes it looks really good while a lot of the shots in the subs and in other darker areas seems to have a lot of noise (which is my complaint about the DVD version). Both are quite skimpy on the extra features. However it is a much needed step up from the DVD copy I had.
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| # ? Jul 31, 2008 07:03 |
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http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=68409 Specs for the Planet of the Apes complete BluRay collection. Seems like they're absolutely loaded. They're even including DTS HD 6.1 isolated score tracks.
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