Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[barfle]

First time ever. Not sure why it has taken this long, I have enjoyed many Kubrick movies previously. I guess I have matured to the point where I can appreciate this type of film. I probably wouldn't have understood it at 25. But yeah, it was a treat.

I saw 2001 in 1969 in a brand new theater right after I got home from the Army. I won’t say I ever understood it, but it’s one of the movies I go back to regularly. I had the soundtrack album before I saw the movie, and it was one of my first Laserdiscs. Truly a magnificent film.

 

[Clement]

My parents took me to see it on its release in 1968 . . . i was seven . . . i haven't been the same since!

 

[4-earredwonder]

My parents took me to see it on its release in 1968 . . . i haven't been the same since!
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I first saw it in Manhattan in 70mm and actually cried at the end .... ya know, the whole Birth, Death, Infinity motif Kubrick so masterfully integrated into his epic Space Odyssey!

And thankfully, well preserved/presented via Native UHD4K!

 

[hafquark]

In 1968 I saw it in 70mm at a grand old Cinerama theater (I was 17). I shed a few tears when the archaic Homo sapien fashioned a weapon from a bone and triumphantly smashed a tapir skeleton. So began the human race...

 

[4-earredwonder]

THE ORIGINAL HANS SOLO?

PRECURSOR TO WINDOWS/IMAC [And yes, Computers have taken over]

 

[4-earredwonder]

A rare 3D review from blu~ray.com. THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE from Kino Lorber [1080p/DTS~HD MA 2.0]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Man-Who-Wasnt-There-3D-Blu-ray/303278/#Review

 

[Rhinojack]

After my last viewing of 2001:, I sincerely felt that you don’t just watch this film but you experience it. It is a special event. It isn’t a film I watch a lot, but it is there when I want something beyond entertainment.

 

[timothyemerson]

Aging makeup was superb back then. Keir Dullea now looks pretty much like he did at the end of 2001 (the movie, not the year) except less wrinkly.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Aging makeup was superb back then. Keir Dullea now looks pretty much like he did at the end of 2001 (the movie, not the year) except less wrinkly.

Keir at 87

 

[The56Kid]

I finally watched 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time, and was completely blown away. The 4K looks absolutely stunning, it is really hard to believe this film is 55 years old. Kubrick's attention to detail and innovative filming techniques puts most of today's movies to shame. Sorry, but CGI tends to make movies look like video games but 2001 made me feel like I was really in outer space.

Next up, A Clockwork Orange.

Definitely one of the top catalog 4Ks in my growing collection. Amazing picture quality. Kubrick!

 

[4-earredwonder]

The reviewers at thedigitalbits.com list their favorite UHD4k/BD~V and some BD~A releases of 2023:

https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/010124-1100

 

[4-earredwonder]

Arriving January 12th from Warner Brothers and director David Fincher the Native UHD4K release of SE7EN

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CPGDZH3H/thedigitalbits-20
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CPGHCVMC/thedigitalbits-20

 

[timothyemerson]

Tremors (1989) 4K:

1. Finally got around to watching this one: Amazon.com

2. Still an enjoyable watch after all these years, great image upgrade, surround mix is pretty decent but really, I wasn't paying too much attention cos the film is so much fun.

3. Dang, that elephant gun packed a wallop in the lows department.

4. Hours of extras and definitely worth the purchase I reckons. Good times.

 

[Bill B]

Tremors (1989) 4K:

1. Finally got around to watching this one: Amazon.com

2. Still an enjoyable watch after all these years, great image upgrade, surround mix is pretty decent but really, I wasn't paying too much attention cos the film is so much fun.

3. Dang, that elephant gun packed a wallop in the lows department.

4. Hours of extras and definitely worth the purchase I reckons. Good times.

Best line....

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/9350047a-9a18-4775-b3cc-ee3ae92c6fca

 

[Marplot]

I am so glad to see I am not the only one that enjoys that film ... stupid son of a bitch killed himself.
(my film quotes will get you to the dance but are rarely correct)

 

[4-earredwonder]

From Kino Lorber and director E. Elias Merhige SUSPECT ZERO [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA 5.1]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Suspect-Zero-4K-Blu-ray/341209/#Screenshots

 

[~dave~~wave~]

In 1968 I saw it in 70mm at a grand old Cinerama theater (I was 17). I shed a few tears when the archaic Homo sapien fashioned a weapon from a bone and triumphantly smashed a tapir skeleton. So began the human race...

Stanley Kubrick​

2001: A Space Odyssey Movie Poster
1969

Price:
18,750 USD

• Style D.
• Created for pastings on New York City walls, subways and temporary structures.
• Linen backed.

MGM commissioned this poster for the film's 70 mm relaunch in New York City in 1969. Surprisingly, the initial release of the film was not a huge success. There were two wild pasting posters designed for the 70 mm release, both of which feature the star child and Mike Kaplan's tagline the ultimate trip. This style poster features the star child floating in an iris. The poster really captured the experimental mood of the time and struck a chord with audiences. The release of the 70 mm film helped to make it a commercial and critical success.

 

[Marplot]

Amazon pretty big list of buy 3 for $33 4k UHD movies.
https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/A122QQOYWLNQPY

 

[Marplot]

Jaws, Jaws 2, Poltergeist, The Shining, Beetlejuice and 1 filler on the way.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Arriving December 19th from SCREAM FACTORY Director David Cronenberg's adaptation of Stephen King's THE DEAD ZONE [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA 5.1/2.0]

https://ultrahd.highdefdigest.com/123124/thedeadzone4kultrahdbluray.html