Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[Clement]

The scene is rough, but it's an absolutely brilliant film.

I'm in!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Just ordered The Banshees of Inisherin from AmazonUS @ 50% off and they've even included a 5% off coupon [$9.49]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Banshees-of-Inisherin-Blu-ray/327497/#Review

 

[4-earredwonder]

From Shout Factory and director Daniel Attias SILVER BULLET based on the Stephen King Novel [Native UHD4K from OCN/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA 2.0 MONO]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Silver-Bullet-4K-Blu-ray/345077/#Review

 

[Bill B]

Must admit i've never seen the film . . . and i was dry heaving reading the article!

I have to admit, I watched that movie when it first came out on DVD, and I have to say, the movie lost me with the toilet scene.
It took me a long while to realize Ewan McGregor was in that movie (like after he played Obi-wan).

 

[4-earredwonder]

I have to admit, I watched that movie when it first came out on DVD, and I have to say, the movie lost me with the toilet scene.
It took me a long while to realize Ewan McGregor was in that movie (like after he played Obi-wan).

Upon release, Boyle's TRAINSPOTTING was considered a groundbreaking flick and did receive favorable reviews. I even bought the soundtrack album which IMO is amazing. I will definitely spring for the 4K when it goes on sale for 50% off!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Arriving February 6th from CRITERION and director Robert Altman McCABE AND MRS. MILLER [Native UHD4K Restoration/DTS~HD MA Mono] with a great soundtrack from Leonard Cohen

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/McCabe-and-Mrs-Miller-4K-Blu-ray/349426/#Review

 

[timothyemerson]

Arriving February 6th from CRITERION and director Robert Altman McCABE AND MRS. MILLER [Native UHD4K Restoration/DTS~HD MA Mono] with a great soundtrack from Leonard Cohen

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/McCabe-and-Mrs-Miller-4K-Blu-ray/349426/#Review

I've only seen this once but Altman's great and Vilmos Zsigmond is probably my favourite cinematographer so it's in the cart.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I've only seen this once but Altman's great and Vilmos Zsigmond is probably my favourite cinematographer so it's in the cart.

Great revisionist Western which altered the way in which future Westerns were conceived. I will await Barnes and Nobles 50% off sale as my mantra, Pete, is NEVER PAY RETAIL. I also have the Criterion BD~V!

 

[timothyemerson]

Great revisionist Western which altered the way in which future Westerns were conceived. I will await Barnes and Nobles 50% off sale as my mantra, Pete, is NEVER PAY RETAIL. I also have the Criterion BD~V!

Somebody say "revisionist Western/Vilmos Zsigmond"? Might have to spin up The Hired Hand again soon!

 

[Marplot]

Speaking of Criterion 30% off at B&N but better is 50% Arrow.

 

[Marplot]

..but always compare prices since Amazon likes to steal B&N sales and will undercut the odd movie for sale.

 

[4-earredwonder]

..but always compare prices since Amazon likes to steal B&N sales and will undercut the odd movie for sale.

Not to be outdone, AmazonUS is offering similar savings on both labels as well.

 

[4-earredwonder]

CRITERION announces their April 2024 release schedule which includes PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, LA HAINE AND I AM CUBA IN NATIVE UHD4K

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=33869

 

[Marplot]

How did I miss this?

The Prophecy 1-3 4K Ultra HD Collection​

https://www.amazon.com/The-Prophecy-1-3-4K-Blu-ray/dp/B0CPB2S85XWish I could buy just 1, but oh well not like I haven't pissed away money before on a box set (Godfather III anyone...?)

 

[timothyemerson]

One False Move (1991) 4K:

1. Amazon.com

2. A great flick that I've seen a few times and looking great on 4K. Definitely worth the purchase.

3. Audio blurb on the back says "2.0 SURROUND". Big sigh. Then the liner notes say "enable Dolby Pro Logic to hear the 2.0 surround soundtrack". Weird. I decode all stereo movies with DTS Neural or whatever it's called. Sounded great and some sections you'd swear it was a well mixed discrete mix. I've found that a lot of the time stereo-upmixed-to-5.1 movie audio sounds better than other 5.1 tracks.

 

[4-earredwonder]

One False Move (1991) 4K:

1. Amazon.com

2. A great flick that I've seen a few times and looking great on 4K. Definitely worth the purchase.

3. Audio blurb on the back says "2.0 SURROUND". Big sigh. Then the liner notes say "enable Dolby Pro Logic to hear the 2.0 surround soundtrack". Weird. I decode all stereo movies with DTS Neural or whatever it's called. Sounded great and some sections you'd swear it was a well mixed discrete mix. I've found that a lot of the time stereo-upmixed-to-5.1 movie audio sounds better than other 5.1 tracks.

Thanks for the heads up, Pete. AmazonUS is blowing it out for almost 1/2 price and here's blu.ray.com's positive review:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/One-False-Move-4K-Blu-ray/336583/#Review
And agree. Some Dolby Stereo encodes can sound better than actual 5.1 remixes when properly decoded!

 

[timothyemerson]

Thanks for the heads up, Pete. AmazonUS is blowing it out for almost 1/2 price and here's blu.ray.com's positive review:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/One-False-Move-4K-Blu-ray/336583/#Review
And agree. Some Dolby Stereo encodes can sound better than actual 5.1 remixes when properly decoded!

No worries. A rare flick where, although there is a "main character", there almost isn't one as the story shifts focus as it progresses.

Also notable for being one of the few flicks with two, count 'em, TWO great psychopaths, like Frankenheimer's 52 Pick-up.

 

[4-earredwonder]

From CRITERION and directors/writers Joel and Ethan Coen BLOOD SIMPLE [Natve UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA 5.1] A modern Film Noir Classic!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Blood-Simple-4K-Blu-ray/347737/#Review

John Getz and Frances McDormand

 

[timothyemerson]

Days of Heaven (1978) 4K:

1. Amazon.com

2. Appears to be the same DTS-MA 5.1 from the BD which is very stereo with hardly an insect peep from the surrounds. Low end is really loud and I ended up dropping mine about 6dB. Fidelity is fine though.

3. Image is superb in all respects. Particularly noticeable is how there's no discernable film grain and yet the resolution is razor sharp. That'll give all the "they-DNR'd-the-heck-out-of-this-one" whiners something to ponder. There's a bit of an explanation from the cinematographer in the copious booklet text.

4. Buy I says! Hope they hurry up with The Thin Red Line.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Now available from CRITERION and director John Sayles LONE STAR [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA 2.0]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lone-Star-4K-Blu-ray/347738/#Review