High Definition Discussion Thread - Blu-Ray, HDTV, etc...

[R. Giles]

Blu's still look awesome on my 32" 720

[grif32]

would I be making a blunder for the long run if I go ahead now and buy a 720P 26" television instead of a 1080P one?

No. Way to small to notice any difference from 720P to 1080P

[ewto16]

I guess its worth a rental. I'll check it out thanks! Been stuck watching The Departed like every night before bed. I have it tivo'd and cant erase it.

I've seen it as well. It is decent for a popcorn flick. Just don't go in expecting much. Anakin still can't act for crap. Fun enough to watch.

[ewto16]

Is Harold and Kumar 2 worth getting? Im buying something tomorrow, just dont know what yet.

My wife LOVES the first movie and I thought it was pretty funny. She said the second was is just terrible. She saw it at the theater and said she would have left if she didn't take someone with her.

[R. Giles]

My wife LOVES the first movie and I thought it was pretty funny. She said the second was is just terrible. She saw it at the theater and said she would have left if she didn't take someone with her.

It got funny with about 20 minutes left in the movie but then with 5 to go became horrible again. Rob Corddry is some gov. agent and he kills every scene he is in. Save money and rent the movie.

[PrimeBane]

Interesting article on how Howard Stringer turned Sony around

http://www.forbes.com/technology/forbes/2008/0811/096.html

[JaylisJayP]

thanks what about if I get a PS3, will Blu Ray DVDs still play well on it?

The PS3 is still regarded by most as the best blu-ray player for the money available.

[JaylisJayP]

It got funny with about 20 minutes left in the movie but then with 5 to go became horrible again. Rob Corddry is some gov. agent and he kills every scene he is in. Save money and rent the movie.

Hmm....I might actually end up going the rental route on this one first now. My brother said it was really funny, and I know he and I have the same type of sense of humor, but I dont' know....for $30 it's a hell of a gamble.

[MattW62001]

Is anyone interested in Earth The Biography on Blu Ray? I received a copy as a gift and have watched it once. It looks great but just really isn't my thing. I'll let it go for $20 delivered via USPS priority or would trade 1 for 1 dependent upon what you have to offer. Please pm or you can email me at whi6106@hotmail.com. Thanks.

[someguy6000]

OK i'm looking to get a tv but my range is low end 2000 is pushing it. what i like is the sony bravia 46" LCD tv is there anything the same quality as that tv for less money? I'm looking to go the LCD route

[PrimeBane]

$2000 will get you pleanty of tv Matt and Sony is probably your best bet if you go LCD.

Samsung does use the same panels as Sony, so if the price difference is significant enough it could be a better way to go.

As usual, do the leg work and compare the tvs for yourself at different stores.

[oaktown2000]

OK i'm looking to get a tv but my range is low end 2000 is pushing it. what i like is the sony bravia 46" LCD tv is there anything the same quality as that tv for less money? I'm looking to go the LCD route


Keep your eyes open for a sale. They are always happening. For example....someone just posted not too long ago the 50" plasma that retails fro more then $2k on sale for $1200. I got my Samsung 1080P last year at Best Buy on Black Friday. Regular Price was $2,100.....I got it for $1,350 that weekend. Just keep your eyes open for a great deal...then jump on it.

[grif32]

Just be cafeful with the some of the Sony Bravia's. Some have very very bad motion blur.

[grif32]

Watched 21 last night. I liked it. PQ was very good and I enjoyed it.

[ewto16]

Watched PS, I Love You on BD last night. Picture quality is decent, but not great. Some scenes look fine, but others look very soft and sometimes the colors look off. Sound was fine, but it is mostly just talking the whole time.

Great movie if you have a wife or GF. You will take one for the team and make her happy and the movie isn't actually terrible for a chick flick. It is actually funny at parts.

[grif32]

Watched PS, I Love You on BD last night. Picture quality is decent, but not great. Some scenes look fine, but others look very soft and sometimes the colors look off. Sound was fine, but it is mostly just talking the whole time.

Great movie if you have a wife or GF. You will take one for the team and make her happy and the movie isn't actually terrible for a chick flick. It is actually funny at parts.

My GF cried through the whole damn movie. But yeah its not bad at all.

[Hanky Panky]

Sound was fine, but it is mostly just talking the whole time....It is actually funny at parts.

But yeah its not bad at all.

There's no way in heck I'm going to sit through anything starring Lisa Kudrow and Harry Connick Jr....no way jose! I'd rather suffer and sleep on the couch!

But with this kinda praise from you two...we may have a new contender to challenge our reigning champ...

http://i34.tinypic.com/dmr4f7.jpg

[GPWYANKEE]

There's no way in heck I'm going to sit through anything starring Lisa Kudrow and Harry Connick Jr....no way jose! I'd rather suffer and sleep on the couch!

But with this kinda praise from you two...we may have a new contender to challenge our reigning champ...

http://i34.tinypic.com/dmr4f7.jpg


Lmao

[TastySweetNutz]

There's no way in heck I'm going to sit through anything starring Lisa Kudrow and Harry Connick Jr....no way jose! I'd rather suffer and sleep on the couch!

But with this kinda praise from you two...we may have a new contender to challenge our reigning champ...

http://i34.tinypic.com/dmr4f7.jpg

LOL!!!

I didn't know Lisa Kudrow and HCJr were in that movie?

[ewto16]

There's no way in heck I'm going to sit through anything starring Lisa Kudrow and Harry Connick Jr....no way jose! I'd rather suffer and sleep on the couch!

But with this kinda praise from you two...we may have a new contender to challenge our reigning champ...



Gina Gershon (sp?) is in the movie as well. That brings it back up a few notches. In reality, Kudrow isn't in the movie much and Connick was funny.

[Hanky Panky]

and Connick was funny.

Were you intoxicated during this viewing? ;)

[cochese75]

hahahaha





:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Sit down with a girl and watch PS I LOVE you, then watch the magic afterwards. Then come talk to me about not wanting to watch it :)

[SBrooks1]

Sit down with a girl and watch PS I LOVE you, then watch the magic afterwards. Then come talk to me about not wanting to watch it :)

I got nothing that night after watching that piece of garbage. Damn movie dragged on too long.

[Hanky Panky]

Sit down with a girl and watch PS I LOVE you, then watch the magic afterwards.

Heheheh...not sure if 10 seconds of "magic" is worth 2 hours of torture. :p

[TastySweetNutz]

I got nothing that night after watching that piece of garbage. Damn movie dragged on too long.

Chloroform is your best friend in a case as this.

[ewto16]

Sit down with a girl and watch PS I LOVE you, then watch the magic afterwards. Then come talk to me about not wanting to watch it :)

+1

[grif32]

Heheheh...not sure if 10 seconds of "magic" is worth 2 hours of torture. :p

LOL, got to take the 10 seconds when you can get them. :D

[grif32]

I got nothing that night after watching that piece of garbage. Damn movie dragged on too long.

Well looks like you didnt work any magic. :D Trust me either your girl was asleep or she is dead because everyone I talk to (guys) that watched it with their GF/Wifes got some right after that movie.

[Hanky Panky]

http://i38.tinypic.com/e7clk4.jpg

:D

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

I'm soooo glad my wife doesn't like the chick flicks.

[grif32]

Thats priceless.. Thanks for the laugh..

[ewto16]

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[cflames89]

LOL :D

I'm soooo glad my wife doesn't like the chick flicks.

I'm glad my fiancee likes movies like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

[cflames89]

http://i38.tinypic.com/e7clk4.jpg

:D

Oh crap, that is hilarious.

[grif32]

I'm glad my fiancee likes movies like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

I'm glad too. My GF loves pretty much ALL movies so I am good to go.

[Chugga]

Anyone have problems finding catalog titles today? Came up empty on Beowulf, Dark City, and Harold & Kumar.

[PrimeBane]

Beowulf was easy to find (a whole rack full)... but I had the same results on both Dark City and H&C (both movies).

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I couldnt find Top Gun at any WM's or the first H&K

[HollandX]

rofl to that poster

[HollandX]

Family Video now has Matrix Blu up for preorder. That makesexcellent deals on their last two blu box sets.

Godfather
Amazon- 86.95
Family Video- 64.35

Matrix

Amazon- 90.95
Family Video- 79.34

Don't forget the promo code GAMEPRO7 for free shipping!

:D

[grif32]

Family Video now has Matrix Blu up for preorder. That makesexcellent deals on their last two blu box sets.

Godfather
Amazon- 86.95
Family Video- 64.35

Matrix

Amazon- 90.95
Family Video- 79.34

Don't forget the promo code GAMEPRO7 for free shipping!

:D

Posted a few pages Back for Godfather.

Not sure how they can have those types of prices over Amazon...

[JaylisJayP]

Here's my day:

Not 1 **** damn ******ed idiot pissing-me-off store in my area carried Dark City, except FYE got in 1 copy that was sold out by the time I got there (I'm looking at you Oak!).

So, whatever, I special ordered it through FYE ($24.50 with my backstage pass discount) and I'll have it on Friday. I was going to say I'll have to live with the knowledge that Chugga will have Dark City before me, but it looks like I won't have to worry about that.

What was the most ridiculous was that Dark City wasn't even in Best Buy's system. Almost like they're going backward with blu-rays lately.

So aside from that I found and got price-matches on a couple (saved an average of $5 each) on:

Both Harold and Kumars
Doomsday
The Lost Boys

FYE was actually the best, i got my discount and have $12 in mail-in rebates coming. Ended up being much cheaper than Best Buy.

[IceRat]

nice... the Dr. looks to be in the house before the end of the year

USA News:
Taxi Driver (1976) is slated for a February 3, 2009 release; Kubricks' Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) and MirrorMask (2005) are due on Dec 9; Superman Doomsday is now due on Nov 25; Blue Undergrounds The Stendhal Syndrome and Mad Money are due on Nov 18; Cruel World, Mysterious Island (2005) and The Final Patient are due Oct 28; The Woods Have Eyes is due Oct 21.

http://www.releaselists.com/index.html

[oaktown2000]

Not 1 **** damn ******ed idiot pissing-me-off store in my area carried Dark City, except FYE got in 1 copy that was sold out by the time I got there (I'm looking at you Oak!)

Wasn't me. I haven't bought a Blu Ray in months.

[SBrooks1]

I actually didn't pick up all the Blu's I wanted to. I bought Lost Boys, Top Gun and Hunt for Red October. All for $18.90 each. :D The DTS-HD MA soundtrack on Top Gun is killer. The opening sequence with "Danger Zone" will be my new demo for audio.

[JaylisJayP]

I actually didn't pick up all the Blu's I wanted to. I bought Lost Boys, Top Gun and Hunt for Red October. All for $18.90 each. :D The DTS-HD MA soundtrack on Top Gun is killer. The opening sequence with "Danger Zone" will be my new demo for audio.


Really...not the "Playing with the Boys" volleyball scene music? ;)

[moviemaniac4]

Finally got my PS3 today. So far I am heading back tomorrow....

Oh, I also got "Master and Comander" in Blu Ray.....should look bad ass on my HDTV

[JaylisJayP]

Finally got my PS3 today. So far I am heading back tomorrow....

Oh, I also got "Master and Comander" in Blu Ray.....should look bad ass on my HDTV


It'll sound even bad-ass----ier if you have capability to receive lossless audio.

[moviemaniac4]

It'll sound even bad-ass----ier if you have capability to receive lossless audio.

Ok Jay, rub it in my face :rolleyes:

Might not have a high tech receiver like you, but my 5.1 still sounds darn good :D

[CowboysFan79]

Sit down with a girl and watch PS I LOVE you, then watch the magic afterwards. Then come talk to me about not wanting to watch it :)


There's nothing like being a man and watching Star Wars/Braveheart/Godfather to get what ya want out of being a man with your guy friends or just yourself.

Then you realize "nothing" means a bunch of dudes... and you find comfort in being with a woman and sitting through PS I Love You. Shall We Dance, When Harry Met Sally, The Notebook etc.

It makes the world go round. ;)

[JaylisJayP]

Ok Jay, rub it in my face :rolleyes:

Might not have a high tech receiver like you, but my 5.1 still sounds darn good :D


No doubt....it'll more than do...and many people can't even tell the difference, so there's another side to the coin, as well.

[JaylisJayP]

Ok Jay, rub it in my face :rolleyes:

Might not have a high tech receiver like you, but my 5.1 still sounds darn good :D


But, if you are in the market, that Sony 720 is a really inexpensive way to get into HD audio with very good results. It might not be the best, but it's probably the best for the money.

[SBrooks1]

But, if you are in the market, that Sony 720 is a really inexpensive way to get into HD audio with very good results. It might not be the best, but it's probably the best for the money.

+1 - Thanks to Dark City Jay here I'm sitting here enjoying Top Gun in DTS-HD MA and yes I can tell the difference ;)

[grif32]

I am really liking Netflix. I save sooooooo much money on BR's and I still can watch alot of movies a month. Netflix is fast and easy. Glad I signed up.

[grif32]

+1 - Thanks to Dark City Jay here I'm sitting here enjoying Top Gun in DTS-HD MA and yes I can tell the difference ;)

I have Top Gun on HD DVD but if it sounds that much better on BR I MIGHT get the BR version.

[Wardo30]

two more additions were added to my BluRay collection thanks to birthday gifts from my nephews..I know have HP Chamber of Secrets and HP Goblet of Fire to go with my Jumper and Hellboy

[cflames89]

I'm glad too. My GF loves pretty much ALL movies so I am good to go.

Same here. She does like the odd chick flick, but she watches those when I have me "meetings" on Thursday nights. :D

[cflames89]

Finally got my PS3 today. So far I am heading back tomorrow....

Oh, I also got "Master and Comander" in Blu Ray.....should look bad ass on my HDTV

Damnit, I did not know Master and Commander was even on BD yet.

[cflames89]

Still have not picked up any new BD's in a couple of weeks. Thinking about just waiting for Transformers as my next purchase.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I blind bought Harlod and Kumar 2...going to watch it now

[HollandX]

There's nothing like being a man and watching Star Wars/Braveheart/Godfather to get what ya want out of being a man with your guy friends or just yourself.

Then you realize "nothing" means a bunch of dudes... and you find comfort in being with a woman and sitting through PS I Love You. Shall We Dance, When Harry Met Sally, The Notebook etc.

It makes the world go round. ;)

When Harry Met Sally is a really good movie.

[TheRedOx]

Don't waste your time on Witless Protection!
What an awful movie, I couldn't stay interested at all and I actually liked "Health Inspector" and thought that one was pretty funny.
I only rented it because some of it was filmed up the road from me in Plano and it was cool to see downtown Main St. on screen but that's about it.
Picture quality was also awful - horribly grainy and muted, the worst I've seen yet on BD.

[SBrooks1]

Why would you even waste your time watching any movie with Larry the Cable Guy in it? Git R Done!! LOL

[HollandX]

Don't waste your time on Witless Protection!


LOL were any of us planning to?

[cflames89]

LOL were any of us planning to?

At my store, I don't even think we have sold a single copy.

[grif32]

LOL were any of us planning to?

Not I..

[Hanky Panky]

No way in hell...



Btw, apparently a number of BD enthusiasts are going to pass on the Speedracer release because of the missing DOLBY TRUE HD Lossless audio track...

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=58582

[TheRedOx]

No way in hell...

Not I..

At my store, I don't even think we have sold a single copy.

LOL were any of us planning to?

Why would you even waste your time watching any movie with Larry the Cable Guy in it? Git R Done!! LOL

LOL!!!! Wow!!!! :D:D:D
errrr.....sorry for mentioning it I guess.
Seriously, only rented it because it was filmed in my small, little farmtown - it was a big deal when they were here last year filming - Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey were both around for a few days.
But, yeah, terrible movie!

[oaktown2000]

Btw, apparently a number of BD enthusiasts are going to pass on the Speedracer release because of the missing DOLBY TRUE HD Lossless audio track...

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=58582

This BD enthusiast will be passing on it....because the movie was shlt.

[PrimeBane]

+1... might rent Speedracer, but that's about it.

[SBrooks1]

Btw, apparently a number of BD enthusiasts are going to pass on the Speedracer release because of the missing DOLBY TRUE HD Lossless audio track...

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=58582

I can't blame them really. Warner has really been lacking in having HD audio on some of it's Blu-ray releases. I can understand some movies like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest not having it but a new movie like Speed Racer with tons of surround sound action is inexcusable. According to the Insiders there like Bill Hunt Warner has gotten the message that we want HD audio on every release and they are working to make that happen.

[cflames89]

This BD enthusiast will be passing on it....because the movie was shlt.

Exactly.

I even avoided the theater that weekend to avoid cross contamination with it.

[WingNut 25]

Speed Racer is a rental all the way.

I haven't bought anything in some time. Prices are holding me back.

[ewto16]

Go Speed Racer GO!!!!

[PrimeBane]

What we need is a good summer sale...

[R. Giles]

What we need is a good summer sale...

Yes I can't buy these movies at the costs they want.

[cflames89]

What we need is a good summer sale...

Almost too late for a summer sale.

Time for a BTS sale!!!!

[SBrooks1]

Watching The Lost Boys Blu-ray.....looks damn good. I'm not a fan of TrueHD soundtracks generally but it's pretty damn good.

[grif32]

Watched Meet the Spartans last night on BR.. Wow great movie. NOT!!! So bad. But the GF wanted to see it.

The bass in this movie was unreal. I had my Receiver set to -25 and it was unreal bass. 99% of the time I watch movies around -13. But at -25 my house was shaking.


HD made Carmen Electra's face look like a dude. Her makeup was soooooooo bad.

[Tuckertank]

Watched Crank last night BD, really had my system rocking, great movie, I don't know why it took me so long to see it, probably will purchase at the next sale.

Also, anybody interested in a copy of The Gameplan on BD, realized the other day that somehow I had picked up 2 copies of it. Willing to trade for about any BD I don't have.

[Hanky Panky]

I can't blame them really. Warner has really been lacking in having HD audio on some of it's Blu-ray releases. I can understand some movies like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest not having it but a new movie like Speed Racer with tons of surround sound action is inexcusable.

Yeah, that makes perfect sense for a film like Speed, especially when they shot it with the digital cam. With those cool race sequences, it would have been logical to max out the sound with all those different cars racing around the tracks from left to right, front and center.

HD made Carmen Electra's face look like a dude. Her makeup was soooooooo bad.

Really? That's a damn shame as I use to be a HUGE fan of Carmen back in the day.

Does she at least show us any melon or beaver action? :p

[R. Giles]

Really? That's a damn shame as I use to be a HUGE fan of Carmen back in the day.

Does she at least show us any melon or beaver action? :p

No but I hear Kevin Sorbo shows his beaver

[Hanky Panky]

No but I hear Kevin Sorbo shows his beaver

W T F ?! :eek:

[grif32]

Yeah, that makes perfect sense for a film like Speed, especially when they shot it with the digital cam. With those cool race sequences, it would have been logical to max out the sound with all those different cars racing around the tracks from left to right, front and center.



Really? That's a damn shame as I use to be a HUGE fan of Carmen back in the day.

Does she at least show us any melon or beaver action? :p

Quick boob shot but thats it. And its quick.

[PrimeBane]

Does she at least show us any melon or beaver action? :p

Just for you Hanky (Yes, these are safe for work :) )

Hot Uncensored Beaver Action!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chorazin/889429512/

Mellons
http://www.porkers-sterne.com/picturelibrary/SFFaire/JennsMellons.jpg

[ewto16]

Started watching Weeds. Great show. It is really well written and very funny. Can someone tell me how many episodes are in the first season? I'd look it up on Wikipedia, but I'm afraid of glancing at some spoilers.

[grif32]

Started watching Weeds. Great show. It is really well written and very funny. Can someone tell me how many episodes are in the first season? I'd look it up on Wikipedia, but I'm afraid of glancing at some spoilers.

10

The show began with a 10-episode first season in August 2005, and was the highest rated series for Showtime that year. A 12-episode second season followed in August 2006,[1] and a third season consisting of 15 episodes premiered on August 13, 2007.[2] The season 3 premiere episode attracted 824,000 Showtime subscribers to the show. It was announced on November 5, 2007 that Showtime had picked up the show for a fourth season consisting of 13 episodes which began on June 16, 2008.[3]

[Chugga]

Started watching Weeds. Great show. It is really well written and very funny. Can someone tell me how many episodes are in the first season? I'd look it up on Wikipedia, but I'm afraid of glancing at some spoilers.

Theres 10 episodes in season 1. It's a very quick show which can be pretty annoying. You get psyched for it to come back on tv, it does one new main storyline and then it's gone. They've since added more episodes per season but still it's only like 12-15.

It's a great show, I've got the first 3 seasons on Blu-ray, but season 4 has been "ok". It started off interesting enough but has trailed off, likely because **** is about to hit the fan somehow.

[ewto16]

Cool, thanks. I'll look forward to picking up seasons 2 and 3 on BD when I get done with this one. It is a Blockbuster Mail rental, so I'll probably do the others that way too. Unless I can find them in the store for super cheap.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I watched the first season this past weekend and love it. I was about to watch Season 2 when I found Heroes Season 1 for 19 bucks, so I started watching Heroes instead

[ewto16]

Heroes Season 1 is great, but a bit slow at times. Season 2 is sort of a mess, but gets good about halfway through. I'm looking forward to season 3

[johnnyknoxsvill]

how dare this make it to page 2

[JaylisJayP]

how dare this make it to page 2

:p

[Hanky Panky]

Hot Uncensored Beaver Action!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chorazin/889429512/

Mellons
http://www.porkers-sterne.com/picturelibrary/SFFaire/JennsMellons.jpg


Heheheh...I guess a thank you is in order for at least the second link. :p

[ewto16]

just got DirecTV last night. Didn't get a chance to check it out totally, but it seems good so far. Tons of HD channels.

[R. Giles]

just got DirecTV last night. Didn't get a chance to check it out totally, but it seems good so far. Tons of HD channels.

Hell I'm sure Comcast is better in HD then Charter, actually anybody has more HD then Charter. If I didn't already have to pay 40 for cable every month I would get Satellite.

[TheRedOx]

just got DirecTV last night. Didn't get a chance to check it out totally, but it seems good so far. Tons of HD channels.

Congrats!! Good timing too, they're lighting up D11 soon - more HD channels next month and some movies will be in 1080p, the first provider to do that!

[Tuckertank]

Thinking about picking up Dark City after work, never seen it but I read some good reviews. You guys fans or should I maybe just rent? It's only like $19 at BB.

[PrimeBane]

IMO, Dark City is a terrific movie. If you're a scifi fan you'll most likely enjoy it... especially if you like twists at the end. :D

[Tuckertank]

I read it's in the same class as Blade Runner, 12 monkey's and The Matrix and I love all those movies.

[PrimeBane]

Pretty much... lighter on the action than the Matrix, but more than Blade Runner.

If you liked 12 Monkey's and The Matrix, I definitely think you'll enjoy Dark City.

[ewto16]

Congrats!! Good timing too, they're lighting up D11 soon - more HD channels next month and some movies will be in 1080p, the first provider to do that!

Yeah, I read that. I was pretty excited. I just wish the guy installing the system wouldn't have been so lazy. He didn't setup much and he didn't spend a lot of time tweaking my dish, but so far I haven't had any issues with the picture.

[TastySweetNutz]

Hey guys, need some assistance or advice.

At the All Star Game in NY I entered a contest at the Sharp booth to win an Aquos prize package. Well last night I get an email saying that I have won the prize package that includes a blu-ray player and a surround sound system. The total prize package is worth $3650 which means I'll have to claim it when I file my taxes. There was an attachment to the email with a "Winner Affidavit" which asks for my personal info including my social sec number.

I was wondering if anyone was familiar with this type of scenario. I'm always hesitant when my SSN is asked for. The individual who sent me the email left his phone number and told me that he would connect me with a rep at Sharp if I had any questions considering my SSN is being asked for. I've called him but got his voicemail. So I figured I'd run this across you guys while I get in touch with him. Thanks for the read fellas.

[oaktown2000]

If they plan on filing it with their taxes...they need your SSN...just like any other place that files holdings on your behalf.

But just to be safe, I'd make sure I spoke with a Sharp representative who can be verified.

[TastySweetNutz]

If they plan on filing it with their taxes...they need your SSN...just like any other place that files holdings on your behalf.

But just to be safe, I'd make sure I spoke with a Sharp representative who can be verified.

Much appreciated. Yeah I'm going to get in contact with the guy/representative first before I act.

[TheRedOx]

Sorry if already posted...
A good comparison, side-by-side, of SD vs. Blu-Ray ;):D
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/612bfc5b88

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

[ewto16]

I never give my SSN out over the Internet, especially via an email. Congrats on winning!!! Sucks you will have to pay about 50% in taxes on it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I still think this video is funny

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/07d7ace27d

[JaylisJayP]

got and previewed Dark City today.

I don't care what any of the review sites say. It's a very respectable transfer that looks very good.

[TastySweetNutz]

Sorry if already posted...
A good comparison, side-by-side, of SD vs. Blu-Ray ;):D
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/612bfc5b88

Thanks for the great laugh. I died at the 300 comparison.

[Radiation74]

Any difference between BATMAN bEGINS regular edition and special edition, is the movie the same?

[someguy6000]

thoughts on a
Samsung 46" model number LN46A580
vs.
Sony Bravia 46" model number KDL-46V100

and is refresh rate a big deal or is contrast ratio?

[moviemaniac4]

Ooopsss.......I forgot to post my hauls and freebies at SDCC....

Ok, I have to tell you that action figure-wise, it was not that good for me. My daughter did got a Halo figure.....

But I was able to get the Alien and Jaws 3D posters for 10 bucks each.....

I had in my hand the BSG Cylon Centurion, but stupid enough I left it to see if it was cheaper somewhere else......when I returned it was gone !!!

Games and a Movie, now we are talking....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Moviemaniac4/Ultraman063.jpg

And I am a proud Papa of a PS3......MINE !!! MINEEEE !!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/Moviemaniac4/Ultraman064.jpg


Now I will be "Forced" to get that 40" LCD Sony Bravia.......

[JaylisJayP]

Very cool...got all those PS3 games except Assassin's Creed....been meaning to give that a try, it's like $20 used at Gamestop these days.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Just picked up

Bank Job
Bucket List
Point Break
For $27 :eek:

[Wofford29]

Does anyone have the 5 Harry Potter movies on Bluray for trade or sale?

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Just picked up

Bank Job
Bucket List
Point Break
For $27 :eek:
nice...where?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I found a local guy that can get me titles for $9 a pop

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Anyone else having trouble getting HDD to stay open without getting an error?

[SBrooks1]

Hey guys I'm in D.C. this weekend for the Coldplay concert tomorrow night. We're staying at the Hampton Inn on 6th street. Any fellow HD boardies live here? Any good places to find a huge selection of Blu-rays? :D

[quiggle]

yesterday I purchased a VCR/DVD recorder for the HDTV, but after I set up the channels on the VCR/DVD and recorded some programs, the quality was really bad. I have an HDMI and S video cables also plugged in from the DVD/VCR into the tv, does anyone know how I could make the quality of what I record better? thanks!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Going to be picking up these titles also for $54
21
Gone in 60 Seconds
Harlod and Kumar both of them
Patton
Doomsday

[grif32]

Just picked up

Bank Job
Bucket List
Point Break
For $27 :eek:

Nice. If you want to sell Point Break LMK

Thanks

Chris

[Hanky Panky]

Hey guys I'm in D.C. this weekend for the Coldplay concert tomorrow night. We're staying at the Hampton Inn on 6th street.

I'm slowly getting into Coldplay...they've had some decent hits over the years. They're like a pumped up steroid "emo" band except they look cooler and don't wear eyeliner. :D

Let us know how the concert turns out...

[Chugga]

Not sure if this has been posted yet but Final Fantasy: Advent Children has been announced for release on Blu-ray in Japan. In what could possibly be the best looking Blu-ray ever created (to this day I still haven't seen a better looking DVD) this is a huge announcement.

Apparently the movie is also going to come with a demo for Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3. They also announced a PS3/Advent Children bundle but it's likely going to be exclusive to Japan. I don't know when the movie will be released in America but if there isn't a timeframe this will probably be my first and only import on blu-ray....as it was my first/only import on dvd too.

[Chugga]

Oh yeah it has a March 09 release date in Japan. America????

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/896/896058p1.html

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Nice. If you want to sell Point Break LMK

Thanks

Chris

You know Ive always got ya covered

[grif32]

You know Ive always got ya covered

You sure do.. Thanks as always

[Hanky Panky]

Ahhhh...man helping man...if only the rest of society could operate this way.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Ahhhh...man helping man...if only the rest of society could operate this way.

To bad the world is run on corporate greed

[Hanky Panky]

For the record, if I ever start up my "Guys Gone Hairy" video corporation, I'll gladly share the profits with you fellas.

*Course this means you'll need to each submit polaroids of your backs.

[JaylisJayP]

johnny, if you're cutting people in on that deal, there's a few I'd be interested in...

Point Break
Vantage Point
Orphanage
Untraceable
Sand Pebbles
A Bridge Too Far

OK more than a few :) just thought I'd ask

[SBrooks1]

What a day! Went to a mall today called Pentagon City and there was a Sony Style store there. I asked if they had any Blu-ray's for sale and he said they were scattered all over the store. So I go looking for them and what do I find first??

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/0802081341.jpg

hahahahahahaha....and no I didn't pose this pic!! :D

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Doomsday tonight.

Holy crap...all kinds of awesome.

[TastySweetNutz]

Oh yeah it has a March 09 release date in Japan. America????

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/896/896058p1.html

If this sees a US release it will definitly shoot to the top of my want list.

[Hanky Panky]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/0802081341.jpg

Hehehehe...if I may use a medical analogy here...

It goes from a skin rash, to an inflamed hemorrhoid than to a mild case of acne. :D

[Chugga]

Watched Doomsday tonight.

Holy crap...all kinds of awesome.

All kinds of lying.

[JaylisJayP]

I stand by my statement.

Doomsday is the most unnecessary, ridiculously awful-awesome movie in the last 5 years.

[MPCanes]

So I have a nice chunk of change coming in and I'm in the process of updating my home theater.

Round 1, I bought 2 Polk R50's today for the fronts.

My next step is to get a decent subwoofer (sub $300) and a decent receiver (sub $500). I prefer Onkyo for receivers, is the TX-SR606 better then the Sony STRDG820? Both are comparable price wise, and feature set wise, so I think it's better to go with a company I trust (I still don't like Sony, sorry, especially since my PS3 is starting to act up a bit).

Thanks for any advice guys!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Go with the TX-SR606

[WingNut 25]

Picked up Blades of Glory and Into The Wild on HD for $10 each.

[grif32]

So I have a nice chunk of change coming in and I'm in the process of updating my home theater.

Round 1, I bought 2 Polk R50's today for the fronts.

My next step is to get a decent subwoofer (sub $300) and a decent receiver (sub $500). I prefer Onkyo for receivers, is the TX-SR606 better then the Sony STRDG820? Both are comparable price wise, and feature set wise, so I think it's better to go with a company I trust (I still don't like Sony, sorry, especially since my PS3 is starting to act up a bit).

Thanks for any advice guys!

Onkyo over the Sony.

Make sure you timbre match your Polks with other polks to get the best sound.

Call Polk and they will tell you what surrounds and Center to get.

My guess would be R15's for the back and maybe the CSI25 for the center

Or

R30's rear and CS1 for center.

[MPCanes]

Finding R15's is a pain in the ass.

What polk sub would match?

I've found a CSi25 to pick up, but the R15's elude me. Need to be cherry as well, of course.

[grif32]

Finding R15's is a pain in the ass.

What polk sub would match?

I've found a CSi25 to pick up, but the R15's elude me. Need to be cherry as well, of course.

Not big on Polk Sub's. Get a good sub.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Finding R15's is a pain in the ass.

What polk sub would match?

I've found a CSi25 to pick up, but the R15's elude me. Need to be cherry as well, of course.

You can try a BIC Acoustic H-100 for around $300 or less. I own one and it shakes the house

[someguy6000]

do i really need to spend 200 dollars to calibrate my HDTV?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Option #1 You can get disks
Option #2 try the www.Avsforum.com and do a search for your TV and sometimes ppl put in their settings after it has been calibrated.
Option #3 Pay to get it done by a pro

[someguy6000]

thanks james
i just picked up a 46" samsung ln46a650 yesterday from BB

[johnnyknoxsvill]

thanks james
i just picked up a 46" samsung ln46a650 yesterday from BB

Try this link that I found over at the Avsforum. Do note that copying others settings will not get you a perfect picture but will come close.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1052948&highlight=ln46a650

[grif32]

do i really need to spend 200 dollars to calibrate my HDTV?

No just buy a DVE disc and do the adjustments yourself. $200 is very cheap to have someone calibrate your TV. I think it usually cost around $500 and up.

[Wardo30]

added Mummy, National Treasure 2, and MIB to my library thanks to a Best Buy gift card and a rewards coupon

[JaylisJayP]

Aside from the brilliant and hilarious Wild Hogs placement....I have to say Sony Style is more or less worthless. They never have a blu-ray title on sale, and you can guarantee prices between $25-$30 on all of them.

I know the discs isn't really the purpose of the store, but still, unless you live somewhere where there's no Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, FYE (for used discs) or Internet connection, I'd say get your movies elsewhere.

It is a cool store, though.

[cflames89]

I think I may not buy another movie until September......

[Tuckertank]

I watched Doomsday this weekend and thought it was terrible. My gf agreed to watch it with me and during the movie she asks me why I rent these sicko movies and left the room.

Also watched Vantage Point, not a big fan of that one either, the different vantage points got old after about 3 and I thought the acting was horrible.

Picked up the first season of weeds so I think I'll start watching that tonight.

[R. Giles]

I enjoyed the hell out of doomsday just for the mindless violence. I was in the mood for it and it provided it granted the story sucked but thats normal.

[grif32]

Watched "There Will Be Blood"

Freaking horrible movie. My God. WOW!! Thats all I can say about this movie. Glad it was a netflix movie and not a buy.

Sound effects/sound track was horrible. Wow Wow Wow...

[Tuckertank]

Sure were a lot of heads getting chopped off.

[cflames89]

Well, that is good to hear. No one I have talked to has liked it so far.

[R. Giles]

Sure were a lot of heads getting chopped off.

If you are talking about doomsday yeah but a ****ing rabbit exploded. At times like the guy getting run over was a little over the top.

[WingNut 25]

Watched "There Will Be Blood"

Freaking horrible movie. My God. WOW!! Thats all I can say about this movie. Glad it was a netflix movie and not a buy.

Sound effects/sound track was horrible. Wow Wow Wow...

I've had that sitting at my house from NetFlix for like 3 weeks. Still haven't watched it.

[grif32]

I've had that sitting at my house from NetFlix for like 3 weeks. Still haven't watched it.

Send it back trust me.

[SBrooks1]

Watched "There Will Be Blood"

Freaking horrible movie. My God. WOW!! Thats all I can say about this movie. Glad it was a netflix movie and not a buy.

Sound effects/sound track was horrible. Wow Wow Wow...

I loved it. Daniel Day Lewis's performance was one of the best I've seen in a long time. Your taste in movies blows. ;)

[Tuckertank]

Blood was the best movie of 2007, definately don't send it back w/o watching.

[HollandX]

Daniel Day Lewis was an acting god in TWBB. Awesome movie.

There wasn't much of a story honestly. It was verrrrrrrrrry character driven, so I can see how one would be bored during it if it's not your cup o' tea. It was just the DDL Show for 2 hours. Insanely awesome stuff.

[HollandX]

http://i34.tinypic.com/2vmzxur.jpg

this looks pretty cool!

[grif32]

I loved it. Daniel Day Lewis's performance was one of the best I've seen in a long time. Your taste in movies blows. ;)

Do i have to list your Greatest hits that you liked.

[grif32]

Daniel Day Lewis was an acting god in TWBB. Awesome movie.

There wasn't much of a story honestly. It was verrrrrrrrrry character driven, so I can see how one would be bored during it if it's not your cup o' tea. It was just the DDL Show for 2 hours. Insanely awesome stuff.

Yeah he was ok but the movie itself was very bad. Eli the preacher boy was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad. I think he killed it for me.

[HollandX]

:(

At least he didn't say much in Little Miss Sunshine

[grif32]

:(

At least he didn't say much in Little Miss Sunshine

His acting was crappy to be nice.

One review sumed it up perfect:

"The soundtrack doesn't even match the movie. There are suspense sounds at the dumbest times when nothing is happening"

That was one of my biggerst gripes. Horrible.

[jjks]

The score is what killed it for me too. Radiohead (IMO of course) hasn't turned out anything listenable since Ok Computer, and Jonny's venture into scoring films is equally awful. Completely distracting and pulls you out of the film. Daniel Day Lewis is great in the movie, but I think had Anderson cut the run-time down an hour or so I would have been a lot happier with it.

[SBrooks1]

I thought the soundtrack was brilliant. I love movies that go against the grain and don't spoon feed the typical cliche'd Hollywood garbage to you.

[ewto16]

Going to watch TWBB tonight. Interested to see if I like it or not now.

[grif32]

I thought the soundtrack was brilliant. I love movies that go against the grain and don't spoon feed the typical cliche'd Hollywood garbage to you.

Brilliant? Now I know you are crazy. It was FAR from Brilliant. Let be honest here.

I will agree Daniel Lewis was good but thats about it.

[jjks]

I thought the soundtrack was brilliant. I love movies that go against the grain and don't spoon feed the typical cliche'd Hollywood garbage to you.

Don't you kind of feel like they're going against the grain just to appeal to counter-culture people that all think they're different and unique because they don't like "typical Hollywood garbage"? Just because it's different doesn't necessarily mean its good. It doesn't mean its bad either, and I realize that. Being different just to go against the norm doesn't magically make something great though. All it does is appeal to disenfranchised youth that think they have unique tastes, when in reality the minority they think they're in isn't much of a minority at all.

[Log]

Need some help here guys.

My old TV which my bro is using started screwing up this weekend.

It looks like the convergence needs some adjusting. Is this something I can fix myself?

I attached some photo's for you guys to look at.

See top left
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081228.jpg
Should be all white just like the one below
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218.jpg
Top left convergence point
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218a.jpg
Bottom right onvergence point
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218b.jpg

Thanks for any input guys!

[Chugga]

I really liked TWBB. I knew it was a movie that I had to be in the right frame of mind to watch so I waited a LONG time before watching it. Bought it the day it came out then one night recently it just hit me "I want to see it now" so of course I did. I thought the movie was great, I especially liked the ending, I won't ruin it for anyone but I was rooting for that the whole time.

With that being said I don't think it was better then No Country for Old Men.

Gone Baby Gone should have won best movie last year, followed by No Country for Old Men followed by There Will Be Blood. I still haven't seen a 2007 movie better than Gone Baby Gone.

[grif32]

Need some help here guys.

My old TV which my bro is using started screwing up this weekend.

It looks like the convergence needs some adjusting. Is this something I can fix myself?

I attached some photo's for you guys to look at.

See top left
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081228.jpg
Should be all white just like the one below
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218.jpg
Top left convergence point
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218a.jpg
Bottom right onvergence point
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218b.jpg

Thanks for any input guys!

Most of the older TV's have a SECRET SERVICE MENU you can access throught the remote that will give you things to adjust. But if you do find the code be careful if you have never done it.

[SBrooks1]

Don't you kind of feel like they're going against the grain just to appeal to counter-culture people that all think they're different and unique because they don't like "typical Hollywood garbage"? Just because it's different doesn't necessarily mean its good. It doesn't mean its bad either, and I realize that. Being different just to go against the norm doesn't magically make something great though. All it does is appeal to disenfranchised youth that think they have unique tastes, when in reality the minority they think they're in isn't much of a minority at all.

Judging by the Academy Awards it was nominated for, no I don't think it appeals just to disenfranchised youth. I don't consider myself in that category either. I'm 31 and have a wide variety of tastes in film. I consider movies like this very interesting, powerful and a pleasure to watch.

[grif32]

I really liked TWBB. I knew it was a movie that I had to be in the right frame of mind to watch so I waited a LONG time before watching it. Bought it the day it came out then one night recently it just hit me "I want to see it now" so of course I did. I thought the movie was great, I especially liked the ending, I won't ruin it for anyone but I was rooting for that the whole time.

With that being said I don't think it was better then No Country for Old Men.

Gone Baby Gone should have won best movie last year, followed by No Country for Old Men followed by There Will Be Blood. I still haven't seen a 2007 movie better than Gone Baby Gone.

The ending was so predictable tho.

I was really tired last night so maybe I just wasnt in the right mood. Maybe in a few months I will try and watch it again.

I agree 100% Gone Baby Gone was a great movie. Better then both NCFOM and TWBB.

[Log]

Most of the older TV's have a SECRET SERVICE MENU you can access throught the remote that will give you things to adjust. But if you do find the code be careful if you have never done it.

I will check for this....

I did try to adjust the convergence with the remote but obviously its out too much.

[SackExchange]

Need some help here guys.

My old TV which my bro is using started screwing up this weekend.

It looks like the convergence needs some adjusting. Is this something I can fix myself?

I attached some photo's for you guys to look at.

See top left
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081228.jpg
Should be all white just like the one below
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218.jpg
Top left convergence point
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218a.jpg
Bottom right onvergence point
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bcarl607/0804081218b.jpg

Thanks for any input guys!

My Samsung did the same thing a couple years back. I told my wife it would be a lot cheaper to buy a new TV. So I went out and bought my 70" Sony Wega.:);):D

[Hanky Panky]

Judging by the Academy Awards it was nominated for, no I don't think it appeals just to disenfranchised youth. I don't consider myself in that category either. I'm 31 and have a wide variety of tastes in film. I consider movies like this very interesting, powerful and a pleasure to watch.

Keep in mind, this is coming from someone who liked...

http://i33.tinypic.com/24wyovm.jpg

:p

[grif32]

I will check for this....

I did try to adjust the convergence with the remote but obviously its out too much.

yeah its pretty far out of whack. Open the back and check out the guns but I think you might be crap out of luck.

[Log]

My Samsung did the same thing a couple years back. I told my wife it would be a lot cheaper to buy a new TV. So I went out and bought my 70" Sony Wega.:);):D

This would be my tactic too, but I have a 50" panny. Actually trying to sell the old one right now.

[WingNut 25]

Don't you kind of feel like they're going against the grain just to appeal to counter-culture people that all think they're different and unique because they don't like "typical Hollywood garbage"? Just because it's different doesn't necessarily mean its good. It doesn't mean its bad either, and I realize that. Being different just to go against the norm doesn't magically make something great though. All it does is appeal to disenfranchised youth that think they have unique tastes, when in reality the minority they think they're in isn't much of a minority at all.

Well said amigo.

I still plan on watching it, though I'm going to have a few beers before I do. I may enjoy it more.

[Chugga]

Well said amigo.

I still plan on watching it, though I'm going to have a few beers before I do. I may enjoy it more.

That won't help at all.

[WingNut 25]

That won't help at all.

And it also won't hurt. ;)

[Chugga]

Beer makes me piss like crazy, it's the reason I only drink redbull/vodka's at bars because the alternative is me being in the bathroom all night. So the 50 intermissions would definately hurt the movie experience for me, maybe not for you.

[Chugga]

On an unrelated note has anyone found Beowulf or Dark City yet? My town still doesn't have them and I've looked everywhere. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Sears, FYE, FYE again, Borders,etc. No one has them even though Best Buy.com says that my store has them in stock.

[lighdramon]

Gone Baby Gone should have won best movie last year, followed by No Country for Old Men followed by There Will Be Blood. I still haven't seen a 2007 movie better than Gone Baby Gone.

In my opinion, the 15 best movies of 2007 were:

Zodiac
The Assassination of Jesse James
There Will Be Blood
No Country for Old Men
Gone Baby Gone
Into the Wild
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Michael Clayton
Once
The Orphanage
The Bourne Ultimatum
Hot Fuzz
Sunshine
Knocked Up
Superbad

[Chugga]

In that order?

[Chugga]

On that list I haven't seen.....

Zodiac (waiting for blu-ray)
Into the Wild (waiting for blu-ray)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (never even heard of it)
Hot Fuzz (waiting on blu-ray)

Of the rest of the list I agree with the vast majority of it. I just didn't really like Knocked Up all that much. It was a good comedy but I thought Superbad killed it.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I still cant find Dark City anywhere

[JaylisJayP]

I had to special order Dark City from FYE but got it last Friday. I watched it on Saturday and was very satisfied. My ******ation toward the movie aside, it's a great flick and the DNR doesn't really hurt the quality of the blu-ray much imo. There is still scenes of fantastic detail, and colors are incredible.

[JaylisJayP]

In my opinion, the 15 best movies of 2007 were:

Zodiac
The Assassination of Jesse James
There Will Be Blood
No Country for Old Men
Gone Baby Gone
Into the Wild
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Michael Clayton
Once
The Orphanage
The Bourne Ultimatum
Hot Fuzz
Sunshine
Knocked Up
Superbad


So glad to see Sunshine in that list.

Totally agree with Into the Wild, also. For those waiting for the blu, you're in for a visual treat.

[JaylisJayP]

So what's on tap for everyone tomorrow?

My list is short:

Starship Troopers
Lonesome Dove

[Chugga]

I had to special order Dark City from FYE but got it last Friday. I watched it on Saturday and was very satisfied. My ******ation toward the movie aside, it's a great flick and the DNR doesn't really hurt the quality of the blu-ray much imo. There is still scenes of fantastic detail, and colors are incredible.

Looks like my complaining paid off as I went to Best Buy today and they had Beowulf, Dark City, and Harold & Kumar GTWC. I plan on watching Dark City tonight so I'll get to see exactly what you geek out about.

[oaktown2000]

I plan on watching Dark City tonight so I'll get to see exactly what you geek out about.

I'm thinking you'll be underwhelmed.

I don't think this is a "chugga film". I could be wrong......but, we both know, I hardly ever am.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm thinking you'll be underwhelmed.

I don't think this is a "chugga film". I could be wrong......but, we both know, I hardly ever am.

There are two things that are impossible to deny.

1) The Mr. Hand character is genius......yessssss?

2) Jennifer Connelly is Jennifer Connelly. Although in the director's cut they left her own voice in when she sings Sway in the club. Not the best decision there.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm thinking you'll be underwhelmed.

I don't think this is a "chugga film". I could be wrong......but, we both know, I hardly ever am.


On a semi-related note...Oak you should check out Doomsday. It's got "Oaktown-movie" written all over it.

[oaktown2000]

lol...I bet

If it were at BB...I'd give it a rent...just for the mindless violence. but no way I'd actually pay to own it. I leave that type of "must have every title" sickness to you.

[JaylisJayP]

lol...I bet

If it were at BB...I'd give it a rent...just for the mindless violence. but no way I'd actually pay to own it. I leave that type of "must have every title" sickness to you.

Every other title. I've leaving Starship Troopers 2 and 3 on the shelf where they belong. ;)

[oaktown2000]

I should just start a Blu Ray rental service through you. Heck...you're exactly as far as Blockbuster is....and you probably have a better selection.

[JaylisJayP]

I should just start a Blu Ray rental service through you. Heck...you're exactly as far as Blockbuster is....and you probably have a better selection.


Of blu-rays? I can guarantee you I have a better selection. Plus I get the new releases in every week, you can't say the same thing about Blockbuster :D

[oaktown2000]

So where do I fax my JaylisJayP Blu Ray Club membership form?

[JaylisJayP]

So where do I fax my JaylisJayP Blu Ray Club membership form?


The # and bank are securely located somwhere in Nigeria

[CowboysFan79]

Lonesome Dove comes out tomorrow on Blu. It's a great miniseries if anyone's interested.

[JaylisJayP]

Lonesome Dove comes out tomorrow on Blu. It's a great miniseries if anyone's interested.

It's on my list...I just hope my Best Buy actually has it in stock.

[TastySweetNutz]

I think I may not buy another movie until September......

I feel the same way. September is when the plastic sees the light of day for BR's. So far planning to get:

Transformers
Night Watch/Day Watch
Kill Bill Vol 1 and 2
Run Fatboy Run
40 Year Old Virgin
Dawn of the Dead
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The Thing

MAYBE....Girls Gone Wild: 08 Spring Break

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^^ Dont forget Iron Man

[JaylisJayP]

^^ and Can't Hardly Wait :)

[cflames89]

Transformers and Iron Man for me in September.

Not buying much else. After my BTS paychecks, it is time to buy a TV.

[ewto16]

I'm definitly getting Iron Man. Not sure if I'll double dip on Transformers since I already have the DVD. Might wait for a sale on that instead.

[ewto16]

Watched There Will Be Blood last night. That movie doesn't make a lot of sense. Also, I don't like the way it just sort of speeds to the end. DDL was pretty good in the movie, but there just wasn't enough to it for me. The PQ and AQ were really quite awesome though.

I didn't hate it the way Grif did, but I'm glad I don't own it and wouldn't watch it again. Wife totally hated. We both thought the old movie on oil production that was in the extras was probably the best part of the movie.

[cflames89]

I'm definitly getting Iron Man. Not sure if I'll double dip on Transformers since I already have the DVD. Might wait for a sale on that instead.

I may wait on Transformers until I get my new TV.

[grif32]

Watched There Will Be Blood last night. That movie doesn't make a lot of sense. Also, I don't like the way it just sort of speeds to the end. DDL was pretty good in the movie, but there just wasn't enough to it for me. The PQ and AQ were really quite awesome though.

I didn't hate it the way Grif did, but I'm glad I don't own it and wouldn't watch it again. Wife totally hated. We both thought the old movie on oil production that was in the extras was probably the best part of the movie.

Yeah it was just a wierd movie. Like I said DDL was good in it. But the preacher boy was just flat out stupid IMO. Killed the movie.

I will try and watch it again in a few months Maybe... I dont know.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Sept buys for me

Transformers
Iron Man
Can't Hardly Wait
40 YOV
FSM
Dawn of the Dead
Run Fat Boy Run

[grif32]

Iron Man for me in Sept.

Possible Transformers if the AQ is that much better then HD DVD.

[Hanky Panky]

Sept buys for me

Transformers
Iron Man
Can't Hardly Wait
40 YOV
FSM
Dawn of the Dead
Run Fat Boy Run

Dawn of the Dead? Isn't this out already?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

on HD-DVD

[Hanky Panky]

Ah ok...yer talking about Zack Snyder's remake then.

[SBrooks1]

Looks like Band of Brothers will have DTS-HD MA!!! :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/bandofbrothersdtshdmastgj3.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

DAYUM...That should sound superb! Not sure if I wanna double-dip as I own the series on dvd, but that sure does make it enticing!

[PrimeBane]

I never really got all the fuss over Band of Brothers... I found it to be quite boring for the most part.

[cflames89]

I never really got all the fuss over Band of Brothers... I found it to be quite boring for the most part.

That's OK, even after all these years, I have never gotten a chance to watch it.

[Hanky Panky]

I never really got all the fuss over Band of Brothers... I found it to be quite boring for the most part.

BORING?! Really? Wow...sounds like you never got attached to any of the characters.

[PrimeBane]

Can't say I did... IMO, it felt like a Saving Private Ryan ripoff.

Perhaps I'll give it shot again one day.

[Hanky Panky]

Well, you might be right about the comparison to Ryan, especially with Spielberg and Hanks behind it, but I thought it was well done for a tv series. And maybe that's the difference for me, as I tend to set the bar a little lower for tv than film. The level of acting and production was impressive for that scale and the stories they were trying to tell.

Only downside was the lack of melons and beaver action :D

[PrimeBane]

To a little speaker talk rather than movies.

I've been looking to upgrade to a 7.1 speaker setup since I got my Sony 720. My current speakers are a set of Energy Take 5.1s that I purchased in 2001. They're a terrific set and have treated me very well, thus I plan to only purchase 2 more speakers.

I stumbled across a couple of Klipsch Reference 52s over the weekend... they were demos and the last pair. $399 plus tax (good deal in Canada). The guy demoed them for me and they did sound pretty awesome for the crappy setup they had... I fought every urge to purchase and went home to do a little digging.

As it turns out, they are really awesome speakers by pretty much all the reviewed them... however, I came across an interesting bit on speaker placement (that I'm embarrassed to say I forgot about :o).

For the best results, front speakers should be placed higher than the seating area.

It was one of those palm to the forehead type moments... I've been all gung-ho to get a snazzy new pair of front towers, when in reality all I really need are a couple more bookshelf type speakers.

Don't get me wrong, towers are pretty awesome and a MUST if you listen to a lot of music on your home theatre. However, my HT is used for movies and gaming only... very rarely do I listen to any tunes.

So rather than ramble, I'll get to the point. Unless you listen to a lot of music, don't bother with tower speakers for the front. Sure they look cool, but you'll probably do just as well with a couple of good compact speakers as fronts. If you do have towers, consider buying stands and elevating them a bit so they're above where you and others will be seated. You should notice a difference right away with any spacial overhead sounds. :)

[SBrooks1]

Korn's Live at Montreaux Blu-ray......what a huge disappointment this is. The DTS-HD MA soundtrack on here is horrible. Absolutely no LFE that I can hear. It sounds like all the sound is coming from my fronts and surrounds with virtually no low bass at all coming from my sub. I'm glad I only paid $16 for this with my Best Buy employee discount. Ugh...

[grif32]

To a little speaker talk rather than movies.

I've been looking to upgrade to a 7.1 speaker setup since I got my Sony 720. My current speakers are a set of Energy Take 5.1s that I purchased in 2001. They're a terrific set and have treated me very well, thus I plan to only purchase 2 more speakers.

I stumbled across a couple of Klipsch Reference 52s over the weekend... they were demos and the last pair. $399 plus tax (good deal in Canada). The guy demoed them for me and they did sound pretty awesome for the crappy setup they had... I fought every urge to purchase and went home to do a little digging.

As it turns out, they are really awesome speakers by pretty much all the reviewed them... however, I came across an interesting bit on speaker placement (that I'm embarrassed to say I forgot about :o).

For the best results, front speakers should be placed higher than the seating area.

It was one of those palm to the forehead type moments... I've been all gung-ho to get a snazzy new pair of front towers, when in reality all I really need are a couple more bookshelf type speakers.

Don't get me wrong, towers are pretty awesome and a MUST if you listen to a lot of music on your home theatre. However, my HT is used for movies and gaming only... very rarely do I listen to any tunes.

So rather than ramble, I'll get to the point. Unless you listen to a lot of music, don't bother with tower speakers for the front. Sure they look cool, but you'll probably do just as well with a couple of good compact speakers as fronts. If you do have towers, consider buying stands and elevating them a bit so they're above where you and others will be seated. You should notice a difference right away with any spacial overhead sounds. :)

I had shelf speakers on Speaker stands then moved to Towers and noticed a huge improvement with movies. and te Shelf Speakers were high off the ground. To each their own I guess. They also need to be turned in probably 45 deg towards the listening area as well to get best possible sound. I moved my Center from Bottom to Top of TV and that made a World of differnce. I have it pointed downwards toward my listening position. I was having problems picking up things people were saying but no longer.

I think most people's towers are tall enough anyway that when you sit down they are above your ear level.

But you can find some really nice Shelf Speakers out there. Thats for sure.

Also if they do not timbre match that could be another issue.

The high frequency drivers on tower speakers are placed at ear level perfect for seated listening.

I think alot depends on your room as well. Towers will sound better in some rooms and book shelf in others.

[PrimeBane]

Looking for opinions... I've been toying with the idea of getting some HT signage. I found a nice site that's actually in Canada, but I'm torn on the their 2 designs.

The first has a black background with silver writing.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BLU-RAY-DISC-NEW-SIGNS-HOMETHEATER-AUDIO-SIGN-DECOR_W0QQitemZ150278548258QQihZ005QQcategoryZ1499QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

The second has a silver background with black writing... they're also smaller.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BLU-RAY-DISC-HOME-THEATER-ROOM-SIGN-DECOR-NEW-MODEL_W0QQitemZ190242017351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ778QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

ebay store
http://stores.ebay.ca/Home-Theater-Signs-Store-and-More

[HollandX]

I never really got all the fuss over Band of Brothers... I found it to be quite boring for the most part.

why do you hat american soldiers?

[PrimeBane]

I had shelf speakers on Speaker stands then moved to Towers and noticed a huge improvement with movies. and te Shelf Speakers were high off the ground. To each their own I guess. They also need to be turned in probably 45 deg towards the listening area as well to get best possible sound. I moved my Center from Bottom to Top of TV and that made a World of differnce. I have it pointed downwards toward my listening position. I was having problems picking up things people were saying but no longer.

I'll have to try the 45 degree thing... I've never heard that before today :o

I'd love to move my centre channel about my screen, but I'll have to wall mount it... I'm not ready to do that just yet.


I think most people's towers are tall enough anyway that when you sit down they are above your ear level.

Sadly, these were not... I'd have to buy stands.


I think alot depends on your room as well. Towers will sound better in some rooms and book shelf in others.

Definately... I think if the room were bigger I'd consider towers. Perhaps if we move in a few years... :D

[PrimeBane]

why do you hat american soldiers?

No hate... just found that tv series boring.

[R. Giles]

I will get Band of Brothers again at some point but I didn't spend a $100 on the regular dvd set won't on Blu either.

[cflames89]

OK guys, so when I go to get my new TV, I am going to be looking in the 42" range. What should I be looking for?

[grif32]

OK guys, so when I go to get my new TV, I am going to be looking in the 42" range. What should I be looking for?

Panasonic Plasma thats all you need to look for.

[JaylisJayP]

Looks like the MSRP on Band of Brothers will be $99, which is awesome news. Should be able to get it for $70 on Amazon, which is a steal.

Still hate the tin, though.

[JaylisJayP]

OK guys, so when I go to get my new TV, I am going to be looking in the 42" range. What should I be looking for?

You should be looking for about 8" bigger :D

[WingNut 25]

With the price I've seen thrown around for BOB, I can't see myself double dipping. Just too expensive.

At least with SPs heading steadily into the crapper, I can put my money elsewhere.

[JaylisJayP]

Panasonic Plasma thats all you need to look for.

what he said.

[JaylisJayP]

With the price I've seen thrown around for BOB, I can't see myself double dipping. Just too expensive.

At least with SPs heading steadily into the crapper, I can put my money elsewhere.


Yeah, those things are tanking pretty bad these days.

[JaylisJayP]

With the price I've seen thrown around for BOB, I can't see myself double dipping. Just too expensive.

At least with SPs heading steadily into the crapper, I can put my money elsewhere.


I think it was confirmed the MSRP will be $99....so you should be able to find it for 30% cheaper online or so.

Probably still not worth a double dip, but I don't own it on DVD, so I'll probably be picking it up.

[HollandX]

No hate... just found that tv series boring.

lol i'm just teasing. my brother found it boring too. you both are crazy.

[grif32]

I loved Band of Brothers. I think it was the first show I watched in HD. Great show.

[PrimeBane]

you both are crazy.

yeah... and? :p

[PrimeBane]

Panasonic Plasma thats all you need to look for.

what he said.

+1... and go 8" bigger like Jaylis said. Unless it has to fit into a particular space, you'll probably regret not going bigger down the road. I know I do.