timothyemerson
1K Club - QQ Shooting Star
Synchronic (2019) BD:
1. I had high expectations for this based on Moorhead and Benson's others (Resolution, Spring, The Endless - if you like independent sci-fi, check these out. There used to be an Arrow release that had The Endless and Resolution on 2 BDs in the same pack so try and track that down to save some $). It was good but I didn't enjoy it as much as their others. Don't let that put you off though - it's definitely worth a look and I'm thinking that another watch down the track will yield a more favourable experience.
2. Surround mix is pretty good. Nothing earth-shattering but better than most.
3. In places, the image shows artifacts along the lines of what I experience from streaming movies (e.g., low-light scenes, such as in Anthony Mackie's pad, show some blocky backgrounds). Not impressed but it ain't a deal-breaker.
4. Region Free (even though artwork says it's Region A) here: https://www.amazon.com/Synchronic-B...ords=synchronic+blu+ray&qid=1616701888&sr=8-1
The Innkeepers (2012) BD:
1. I'd seen this before but quite liked the earnest 70's/80's horror atmosphere, gave it another spin and found it an enjoyable watch.
2. Surround mix is decent. It could have done more but what is there is good.
3. There's a note at the beginning that the producers recommend you play it loud. Nice.
4. I'm guessing there are some VERY low lows in there which made my SVS PB-3000 (which goes down to 20Hz) flap around like a fish out of water. Not good so unless you have sub(s) that can hit way down, I'd recommend watching this with your sub(s) turned down ~6dB from usual which is what I had to do and/or sharply rolling off your EQ below 20Hz (the SVS super handy app allows this).
5. Region A with decent cover art here: https://www.amazon.com/Innkeepers-B...=the+innkeepers+blu+ray&qid=1616702537&sr=8-1. Region B with crappy cover art here: The Innkeepers [Blu-ray]: Amazon.co.uk: Sara Paxton, Kelly McGillis, Pat Healy, Ti West, Sara Paxton, Kelly McGillis: DVD & Blu-ray
1. I had high expectations for this based on Moorhead and Benson's others (Resolution, Spring, The Endless - if you like independent sci-fi, check these out. There used to be an Arrow release that had The Endless and Resolution on 2 BDs in the same pack so try and track that down to save some $). It was good but I didn't enjoy it as much as their others. Don't let that put you off though - it's definitely worth a look and I'm thinking that another watch down the track will yield a more favourable experience.
2. Surround mix is pretty good. Nothing earth-shattering but better than most.
3. In places, the image shows artifacts along the lines of what I experience from streaming movies (e.g., low-light scenes, such as in Anthony Mackie's pad, show some blocky backgrounds). Not impressed but it ain't a deal-breaker.
4. Region Free (even though artwork says it's Region A) here: https://www.amazon.com/Synchronic-B...ords=synchronic+blu+ray&qid=1616701888&sr=8-1
The Innkeepers (2012) BD:
1. I'd seen this before but quite liked the earnest 70's/80's horror atmosphere, gave it another spin and found it an enjoyable watch.
2. Surround mix is decent. It could have done more but what is there is good.
3. There's a note at the beginning that the producers recommend you play it loud. Nice.
4. I'm guessing there are some VERY low lows in there which made my SVS PB-3000 (which goes down to 20Hz) flap around like a fish out of water. Not good so unless you have sub(s) that can hit way down, I'd recommend watching this with your sub(s) turned down ~6dB from usual which is what I had to do and/or sharply rolling off your EQ below 20Hz (the SVS super handy app allows this).
5. Region A with decent cover art here: https://www.amazon.com/Innkeepers-B...=the+innkeepers+blu+ray&qid=1616702537&sr=8-1. Region B with crappy cover art here: The Innkeepers [Blu-ray]: Amazon.co.uk: Sara Paxton, Kelly McGillis, Pat Healy, Ti West, Sara Paxton, Kelly McGillis: DVD & Blu-ray
