Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[4-earredwonder]

For lovers of Hollywood Musicals, Universal's 2017 Remastered release of Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN is a triple threat: Contains the original B&W version, a New 'Improved' colorized version AND the 2017 ALL NEW Broadway Production at New York's ROUNDABOUT THEATER of Holiday Inn in 5.1 for the paltry asking price of $8.99 [Universal/2 BD~V discs]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Holiday-Inn-Blu-ray/186740/#Review

 

[4-earredwonder]

Coming 4/17 from BLUE UNDERGROUND the Cult Classic THE FINAL COUNTDOWN newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negative [Native UHD4K/HDR10/DOLBY VISION/DOLBY ATMOS]

 

[Albert Dagger]

this one is absolutely AMAZING!
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it took me a LONG time to get into the horror genre; in fact, it was a former student (Rod the Mod!) who finally convinced me to let go and let gore! the Dolby Atmos track on this 4K release is insanely good! the Goblin soundtrack sounds fantastic and the effects throughout are immersive, impressive, and incredible--it really ups the scare factor of this giallo masterpiece!
https://www.slantmagazine.com/dvd/review-dario-argentos-suspiria-on-synapse-films-4k-ultra-hd/https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnar...ster-of-the-masters-masterpiece/#6ac4c7056c80https://ultrahd.highdefdigest.com/77405/suspiria1977ultrahdbluray.html

I am aware there are two 4K restorations being promoted in the US by Synapse and Europe by TLE, respectively. The two restorations differ in terms of colour timing and contract substantially. The US release seems in par with previous American releases, but the colour palette that resembles almost every previous European release is coming from the TLE restoration. I am Italian but am currently based in Australia. The regular blu-ray that was released here in 2017 (for the 40th Anniversary) is quite the way the film should look like (to the best of my knowledge). Contrast is not boosted like in the Synapse release. That one looks good on stills, but it's not that balanced when you watch the entire movie. I'm voting for the TLE restoration, even if that doesn't include the original 4-channel soundtrack. There is however a stereo track which sound very similar, so it's possibly a downmix. I wouldn't be able to offer more info between original mixes and the new remixes included, but have not read good things about the remixes. Just my two cents!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Highdefdigest's review of the Native UHD4K remaster of Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING:

https://ultrahd.highdefdigest.com/90784/dotherightthing4kultrahdbluray.html

 

[marpow]

I watched The Little Things on HBOMax last night. What did you think? Forget the sound, just normal, but the movie. Don't want to give anything away. It was good not great is all I can say for now.

 

[4-earredwonder]

For lovers of Hollywood Musicals, Universal's 2017 Remastered release of Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN is a triple threat: Contains the original B&W version, a New 'Improved' colorized version AND the 2017 ALL NEW Broadway Production at New York's ROUNDABOUT THEATER of Holiday Inn in 5.1 for the paltry asking price of $8.99 [Universal/2 BD~V discs]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Holiday-Inn-Blu-ray/186740/#Review

What a MOST pleasant surprise: Sure the B&W and 'Improved' Colorized version of this Irving Berlin Classic was superbly remastered but the addition of the 2017 Roundabout Theater's LIVE Production of HOLIDAY INN was an exceptional 2 hour bonus featuring brilliant performances, clever staging, exceptional choreography expertly photographed with stunning 5.1 sonics. KUDOS to all and most especially to Universal which included this unexpected bonus in a stunning 2 disc set replete with a classy embossed slipcover. And still only $8.99 from AmazonUS!

 

[gvl_guy]

I watched The Little Things on HBOMax last night. What did you think? Forget the sound, just normal, but the movie. Don't want to give anything away. It was good not great is all I can say for now.
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Damn. Was hoping to watch that tonight. Now, I'm not so sure.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Damn. Was hoping to watch that tonight. Now, I'm not so sure.

We caught it last night, would have to agree with Mark... Jared Leto is pretty creepy though- all I’ll say right now.

 

[gvl_guy]

So, we watched it last night. I wasn't disappointed at all. I mean, it's not going to be anywhere near my Top 10 of all time, or even Top 10 on HBO Max, but it was pretty good. Nice twist.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Zavvi US is blowing out BLACK SAILS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION [13 BD~Vs] for $34.49 which comes in a limited edition STEELBOOK enclosure. List Price was 137.49. S/H charges is $4.99. All Discs are REGION FREE!

https://us.zavvi.com/blu-ray/black-sails-1-4-limited-edition-steelbook/11493969.html

 

[4-earredwonder]

COMING IN APRIL THE CULT CLASSIC [NATIVE UHD4K]

 

[4-earredwonder]

NOW AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON US AND CHEAPER THAN THE AMAZONUK PRICE POINT

https://www.amazon.com/Escape-Princ...a9e3e&pd_rd_wg=gBVrM&pd_rd_i=B08L4FL7B8&psc=1

 

[timothyemerson]

COMING IN APRIL THE CULT CLASSIC [NATIVE UHD4K]

Donnie Darko is a great flick.

Here are more original sci-fi/genre-spanners:
Primer + Upstream Color: Two Films by Shane Carruth | Arrow Films Let's hope they fix the audio sync issues on the previous Upstream Color BD.

The Endless Blu-ray | Arrow Films Moorhead and Benson's other flicks are great too. Haven't seen Synchronic yet but will order from Amazon soon.

 

[GOS]

COMING IN APRIL THE CULT CLASSIC [NATIVE UHD4K]

Yep, never seen Darko. I have NO clue what it's about.

 

[timothyemerson]

Yep, never seen Darko. I have NO clue what it's about.

That's the best way to go in!

 

[kvsawilson]

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Existential and metaphysical are not terms I would associate with a Disney movie, but this is a delightful adventure to the afterlife. Featuring original jazz compositions from Jon Batiste and a "new agey" score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Streaming exlusively on Disney Plus, w/Dolby Atmos and Vision. As I have neither capability, The 5.1 Dolby + mix is exellent and discrete. The animation is what you would expect from Pixar - I was particularly impressed by accurately rendered "piano playing" and band performances (including the Roots leader, Quest Love).

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Soul (2020)

I watched this one a few nights ago and thought it was a good movie with great 5.1 sound. Came here just to see if anyone else had noticed. Wonderfully done.

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[BPWingN]

That's the best way to go in!

Most definitely.
This'll be a buy for me.

 

[timothyemerson]

Tenet (2020) 4K:
1. Discrete surround, great fidelity, huge bass from the DTS-MA 5.1.
2. Quite a bit of dialogue muttering and I found a reasonable amount of it unclear. Lucky for subtitles.
3. Superb image.
4. I didn't really know what was happening but found it an entertaining 2.5 hours.

 

[The56Kid]

Geez - never even heard of that movie.

It’s pretty kickass, Gene!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Tenet (2020) 4K:
1. Discrete surround, great fidelity, huge bass from the DTS-MA 5.1.
2. Quite a bit of dialogue muttering and I found a reasonable amount of it unclear. Lucky for subtitles.
3. Superb image.
4. I didn't really know what was happening but found it an entertaining 2.5 hours.

I more or less agree with blu~ray.com's rather 'mixed' review of Tenet.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Tenet-4K-Blu-ray/269861/#Review