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  1. John Maher_289910

    Pre-Order Twister (1996) (4k UHD) Available for Preorder

    I thought it was the dumbest film I had ever seen at the time, filled with a bunch of characters I didn't care about. I've seen dumber ones since. However, I did use the laserdisc when I wanted to demo my sound system to people. The opening scene has magnificent sound.
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    Discussion thread for the documentary "De Palma" (A24, 2015)

    MISSION TO MARS is one of only 3 or so films I like that take place in outer space (my least favorite setting for a film. Well, space and Vietnam)
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    What's left, unreleased on 4k, that you would pay $50 to own on day one?

    STAR!, AIRPORT, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD. Also, THE MIRACLE. Not because I have any great love for it (perhaps the stupidest film ever made), but I've always wanted to see a great print in its Technirama aspect ratio and stereophonic sound.
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    UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Paint Your Wagon -- in 4k UHD

    I just assumed it played a roadshow in all the major cities.
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    A Few Words About A few words about…™ The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection - in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    I found nothing about sound on the new 4K disc for NORTH BY NORTHWEST. Anyone know?
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    UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Paint Your Wagon -- in 4k UHD

    Not that it mattered, I found it a total bore, but FUNNY GIRL played in 70MM in Philadelphia.
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    Joe Flaherty, ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ actor, dies at 82

    Sammy Maudlin! Love all his characters on the greatest sketch comedy show, ever!!!
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    Byron Allen Offers $30 Billion for Paramount Global

    Somehow Byron Allen's rise from a comedian to a business mogul escaped me. I remember him an the opening act (really good), for Julie Andrews.
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    Pre-Order You'll Never Get Rich (1941) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder

    Boogie Barcarolle is one of the greatest numbers on film!
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    UHD Review Paint Your Wagon UHD/Blu-ray Review

    Haha. It was on the radio all the time!
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Brigadoon -- in Blu-ray

    This one, for me, is the finest (complete) recording of this great musical. Brigadoon Studio Recording
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    UHD Review Paint Your Wagon UHD/Blu-ray Review

    Yes, it was a bit hit in Salzburg when I was living there, but for the reasons I stated, I believe.
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    UHD Review Paint Your Wagon UHD/Blu-ray Review

    "Wand'rin Star" is horribly "sung" (croaked) by Lee Marvin; but, surround his croaking with a superb men's chorale and outstanding orchestration, and you have a gem!
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    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Brigadoon -- in Blu-ray

    The show is a masterpiece of the Broadway stage. Easily L&L's greatest musical. The film, like so many other film versions of great Broadway shows, is just frustrating to me.
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    Press Release Warner Archive Collection Press Release: The Nun's Story (1959) (Blu-ray)

    Not a worshiper at the altar of Audrey Hepburn, as most are, but I find this to be her truest acting on film, rather than getting by on just her undeniable screen presence.
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    Press Release Warner Archive Collection Press Release: You're A Big Boy Now (1966) (Blu-ray)

    Loved the silliness of this film during its original release. I can't recall ever seeing it again, although I know TCM has shown it.
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    Blu-ray Review Doctor Dolittle (1967) Blu-ray Review

    While I find nothing underrated about it, I do think that much of its score is wonderful, but by completely different singers than those in the film. The songs are so well written that even Newley's Grand Canyon-wide vibrato and Harrison's talk-singing can't completely ruin them, but I find the...
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    UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review

    If you look at the photo I posted, several entries above, you will see UHD on the Vudu SE version of the film.
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    UHD Review Paint Your Wagon UHD/Blu-ray Review

    Joshua Logan simply has no talent for directing musical films. They're all wretched, imo.
  21. John Maher_289910

    UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review

    I got mine, from Amazon, on the 13th.
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    UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review

    Yes, not Dolby Atmos, instead, Dolby Digital Plus; but UHD, on Vudu (Fandango at Home). Didn't check Movies Anywhere.
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    UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review

    The digital copy that accompanies the disc is UHD, both versions.
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    UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review

    You can actually see the seams!
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    UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review

    Thanks for the review! This may already have been answered, elsewhere, but is the digital copy that comes with the discs, the extended version. I know the solo digital release is, but is that the same included here?
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    Final Destination 6

    Not ashamed to admit this is my favorite film series. I've been reading about a 6th for years. This actually appears to be happening!
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    A few words about...™ - Nope -- in 4k UHD

    I want to like his films, but just don't. This was my favorite of them, due mostly to the design of the film. I find all his characters, unlikable. I've not purchased his other films, but am tempted to get this 4K.
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    Wonka (2023)

    I don't hate him. He's far too mediocre to elicit hatred. I just find him dull and without any real talent. I like the film, in spite of him.
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