Re: New features coming for Blu-ray DVD format

willbill <trek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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Bill's News wrote:

All of what you say is true, except that I can not rate the
HiDef disc higher than I rated the movie - largely because it
was a fabulous in-theater experinece then.



isn't it likely that that is due to your
using headphones, and a "low-end" 7.1
speaker setup?

and since you're using your pc(s) to drive
the speakers/headphones, i also have to
think that you're taking a sound quality
hit there also?

out of curiosity, what type of headphones
are they?


I use wireless LTB 5.1 (three sets) and wireless Sennheiser,
surround? (four sets) The reason for the extra sets is visitors.

There is also a 7 speaker system spread around, but I live in a
retirement community with shared walls on two sides - plus, here
in So Cal the windows and doors are opened almost 12 months of
the year. So I rarely use the speakers. When I do, it's because
the nearby neighbors are among the visitors or known to be out-
of-town. It makes me very uncomfortable to think I might be
disturbing any neighbor.

Whether or not the PC audio card/speaker system measures up to
others' expecations is of no significance, it's far better than
the TV speakers that were here only a few years ago ;-)

Some theaters have great sound systems others don't, but not too
many theaters pay any attention to adjusting their sound levels
for the size of the audience. Us seniors have the advantage, not
only of discount prices, but uncrowded theaters at noon or 1:00
PM on weekdays! Often, the sound level is almost intollerably
loud - though it's possible the management thinks we're all deaf
;-0) Here, each visitor can adjust their own audio level - even
when the speakers are enabled.

Regarding the Blade Runner 5 disc release, I chose to watch the
Final Cut first because I'd not yet seen it. It was the only
version from the set I'd watched when I had added it to the
review. In the not too distant future I'll watch the theater
version once again and perhaps revise my current thoughts - which
are based on memories a few years old.

i haven't seen either 3:10 movie, and don't
plan to spend the bucks for the current one
(i haven't done rentals for more than 5 years;
maybe i'll join up at the library so that i can
take out DVDs)


When it comes to DVD, and now HiDef DVDs, I always rent before
buying. If it's a movie I expect to want to see more than once,
then I'm assured somewhat of the transfer quality. If it's a
film I'm viewing for the first time, then why buy it unless I
intend to watch it again?


you might want to get the Elizabeth R DVD set (TV),
staring Glenda Jackson (1972, 540 min.)

mine is on order (used) through Amazon


You could be my personal Roger Ebert! ER is about 5 down on my
NetFlix list. I've spoken to several of my neighbors about it,
some have fond memories and look forward to joing me for its
debut here. Other have never seen it and are equally enthused to
join in. Should be a great several nights in the old folks'
home;-0)

<laughing>

you spelled Costner and Kostner

that was my reference. :)


I'm surprised I didn't write both Kevin and Cevin!


i guess i'm more of a Costner fan than you are


Perhaps everyone else alive is?


Hmmmm, I'd never sonsidered myslef a Jane Austen candidate.
Yet, I so enjoyed "The Jane Austen Book Club" that I may very
well schedule a few of her stories. Thanks for the reminder.
A neighbor has suggested we give "Emma" a spin on the disc
hub. Sadly, she has the Kate Beckinsale version and I'd lean
toward Gwyneth Paltrow, for an intro to Jane.

Interestingly, I just watched the NetFlix HD-DVD of "The
Italian Job" within the past three days. So you're spot on
in your suggestions.


there isn't much intrinsic value in the recent
Italian Job, but it is a fun flick.

Yes, entertaining. But I'd also say much more so than Michale
Caine's effort in 1969, when viewed in 2008. That's in line with
my earlier statement that today's actors and directors are so
much better than yesteryear's, even though Michael is very much
one of today's.

Paltrow's
"Emma" is more of a thinking person's flick

the HD 2005 Pride & Prejudice demands a *good*
surround speaker setup (not headphones). it has
a number of moments of "joie de vivre"

to name a few: the two dances, the moment in the
2nd dance where they suddenly only see each other
(the others briefly disappear), and when she is
twirling on the swing

bill


Well, if I survive Emma, I might give P&P a shot too. One
neighbor in particular would enjoy that.

Thanks for all your commentary, Bill. It is truly appreciated.
.

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