Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[4-earredwonder]

I'd forgotten I ordered this until I got release day out for delivery notice this morning.

Ditto! Still a GREAT price!

 

[4-earredwonder]

From Kino Lorber and director Walter Hill THE LONG RIDERS [1080p/DTS~HD MA 5.1] Music score by Ry Cooder

http://thedigitalbits.com/item/the-long-riders-kino-2024-bd

 

[4-earredwonder]

From Kino Lorber and director Fred Zinnemann HIGH NOON [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA 2.0 MONO]

https://ultrahd.highdefdigest.com/117948/highnoon4kultrahdbluray.html

GARY COOPER and GRACE KELLY

 

[cdheer]

I'd forgotten I ordered this until I got release day out for delivery notice this morning.

LOL same.

That happens more often than I'd care to admit.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I know what I'm watching tonight. Just arrived [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/DTS~HD MA STEREO]

 

[~dave~~wave~]

From Kino Lorber and director Walter Hill THE LONG RIDERS [1080p/DTS~HD MA 5.1] Music score by Ry Cooder

http://thedigitalbits.com/item/the-long-riders-kino-2024-bd

This is probably my favorite western film, has held up to repeated viewings.
Using actors who are brothers to play characters who are brothers was genius.

This is a bit strange regarding the soundtrack, how often does this happen to you home theater aficionados?

"Ironically enough, the 5.1 track actually stays anchored to the center channel and doesn’t really utilize any of the other channels. While there’s some bleed, it’s mostly just the mono track fed to the center channel.
Some people may like the fuller sound of the 2.0 track, but the 5.1 is actually more faithful to the original mono theatrical experience."

 

[4-earredwonder]

Coming April 30 from Disney/Lucasfilm ANDOR: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON [Steelbook Edition] [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby ATMOS/3 disc set]

http://thedigitalbits.com/item/andor-s1-disney-2024-uhd

 

[JediJoker]

Coming April 30 from Disney/Lucasfilm ANDOR: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON [Steelbook Edition] [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby ATMOS/3 disc set]

http://thedigitalbits.com/item/andor-s1-disney-2024-uhd

The best visual media to come out of the Star Wars franchise since Empire, and—objectively speaking—the most finely crafted visual narrative within the Star Wars universe. I'm hoping this gets a standard, non-steelbook release later down the line.

 

[TheAbsentMind]

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[Rhinojack]

Well, I ordered "Nostalghia" this morning based solely on the raves written here knowing nothing about it. I do like foreign films, but films with pretty much just moody extended shot imagery tend to bore me. I do love a film that makes me think about it days later. I hope I like this.

 

[cdheer]

The best visual media to come out of the Star Wars franchise since Empire, and—objectively speaking—the most finely crafted visual narrative within the Star Wars universe. I'm hoping this gets a standard, non-steelbook release later down the line.

Amazon, at least in the US, also shows a standard Blu-Ray release for close to $20 less.

 

[JediJoker]

Amazon, at least in the US, also shows a standard Blu-Ray release for close to $20 less.

Sure, but I'm hoping for a 4K UHD release in standard packaging. (Note: the standard Blu-ray is also a steelbook.)

 

[4-earredwonder]

Sure, but I'm hoping for a 4K UHD release in standard packaging. (Note: the standard Blu-ray is also a steelbook.)

In some cases, JJ, the steelbook editions only add a few dollars to the total price ..... and I know this is a stretch, but those steelbooks remind of the days when 35mm films were delivered to the cinemas in those steel cannisters. LOL!

BTW, Deep Discount's price:

https://www.deepdiscount.com/andor-the-complete-first-season/786936900965

Wait until one of their frequent 15% off sales!

 

[Bill B]

This looks pretty cool....

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/hisense-announces-new-ultra-shot-throw-laser-tv-projector

 

[JediJoker]

...and I know this is a stretch, but those steelbooks remind of the days when 35mm films were delivered to the cinemas in those steel cannisters.

A stretch, to be sure, but a welcome one.

Nevertheless, I just prefer standard Amaray/digipak/digibook packaging.

 

[4-earredwonder]

This looks pretty cool....

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/hisense-announces-new-ultra-shot-throw-laser-tv-projector

Sounds almost too good to be true. Never heard of this manufacturer! I was under the impression that Dolby Vision was not available in projection TVs, just flat screeners! And 3D and built in 50 watt amps with speakers! All for $3K @ Amazon.

Would love to see it in person. And would servicing be available in the USA?

 

[4-earredwonder]

This looks pretty cool....

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/hisense-announces-new-ultra-shot-throw-laser-tv-projector

BTW, Bill, that PX 1 PRO Projector is NOW available from AmazonUS for $1799 if you apply their $100 off coupon. VERY SUSPICIOUS and reviews of their other projectors are extremely mixed citing POOR customer service!

https://www.amazon.com/Hisense-Trip...isense+projector+px+1+pro,aps,111&sr=8-2&th=1

 

[Bill B]

BTW, Bill, that PX 1 PRO Projector is NOW available from AmazonUS for $1799 if you apply their $100 off coupon. VERY SUSPICIOUS and reviews of their other projectors are extremely mixed citing POOR customer service!

https://www.amazon.com/Hisense-Triple-Laser-Projector-Streaming-Assistant/dp/B0BTTWP69Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=N4MBSQ0SUCHK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aLUTH5iXIjZ6DsLq8UBlA6e7KOeix5upWDT8ojyr1_Uc2QeZWCchDTtsmzJJEWv6U4lw_Mv6IffiCkh6ek9U7WUayIO9orURSIdIK26YvjnJc_dqjk-7IV1xScw_GNAtIgCf97NMTwaNz6XSnKT9KUVwZEdOV5okzz_LaMUfkFeuzZmSzcvh2G1S6Y79weknsagsSW4UCyIsGb7-iZeTsg.ZbEnmhcySRqj-Nl2wW9CGuiPj2dswigRiRg1apvz-kk&dib_tag=se&keywords=hisense+projector+PX+1+Pro&qid=1714096504&sprefix=hisense+projector+px+1+pro,aps,111&sr=8-2&th=1

Yes, it definitely falls under the “if it sounds too good to be true” category, doesn’t it?

 

[4-earredwonder]

Ring~A~Ding~DING: From the rumor mill: Martin Scorsese is awaiting script approval from Tina Sinatra to film a biop of her dad, Frank with Leonardo DiCaprio slated to play the icon and Jennifer Lawrence to star as his second wife Ava Gardner.

I, for one, CANNOT WAIT!

But please, Tina, not too much censorship. Frank wasn't exactly a Choir Boy!

 

[cdheer]

Sounds almost too good to be true. Never heard of this manufacturer! I was under the impression that Dolby Vision was not available in projection TVs, just flat screeners! And 3D and built in 50 watt amps with speakers! All for $3K @ Amazon.

Would love to see it in person. And would servicing be available in the USA?

Hisense has been selling TVs and other devices in the US for years now. They tend to make mid-tier TVs; I have one of their top end MiniLED LCDs from a year or two ago. Great peak brightness, looks fab in HDR/HDR10+/DolbyVision. Does not do a great job with <4K resolution video, and the motion handling is a bit iffy, but I got a 65" for $900 so I'm not complaining. My Sony OLED kills it, of course, but it makes a great bedroom TV.

Like you, my understanding was that projectors still struggled to deliver the peak brightness necessary for HDR. Having said that, I once saw a $400 65" TV that claimed DolbyVision support, but it had nowhere near the peak brightness necessary to even be able to tell.