High Definition Discussion Thread - Blu-Ray, HDTV, etc... [Archive] - Page 86

grif32

11-07-2008, 10:44 AM

Not my fault it's taken you 3 years to see one of the best movies ever. :p ;) :D

but I am sorry if I did spoil something for you. :o

Great. Thanks!!. Prime is sending this out to me this week to see. I will have to set it aside for a few months then I will forget your post anyway.

Not sure why I never seen it to be honest.

PrimeBane

11-07-2008, 10:57 AM

It's not a big enough spoiler imo to ruin the movie... I'm pretty sure I knew who it was when I watched it the first time

ewto16

11-07-2008, 01:07 PM

Agreed....It doesn't really matter. You watch Sin City for the visual flair of the story being told. The stories themsleves are rather silly.

grif32

11-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Nope Manny screwed up this for me. I am sending it back Prime..

J/K. I will probably not even watch it. The fiance wanted it. Just picking on manny...

Have a great weekend guys.

Almost time to get out of work..

Hanky Panky

11-07-2008, 02:15 PM

Agreed....It doesn't really matter. You watch Sin City for the visual flair of the story being told. The stories themsleves are rather silly.

Silly? Now that's trivializing the work of Frank Miller a bit don't you think?

I can't think of anyone today that has written a better take on pulp noir than Mr. Miller...especially from books to film.

ewto16

11-07-2008, 02:17 PM

Silly? Now that's trivializing the work of Frank Miller a bit don't you think?

I can't think of anyone today that has written a better take on pulp noir than Mr. Miller...especially from books to film.

Maybe...I just didn't find them that engaging. The middle story is the best of the three.

ewto16

11-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Sony BDPS300 for only $176 - Right now!!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=184588&om_keycode=4

ewto16

11-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Serenity coming Dec 30th.

Well over two years ago, Universal hit a home run with its decision to release Serenity on HD DVD. Now, the studio is finally giving Blu-ray aficionados the privilege of buying the film, and it's even tossing in a few nice upgrades to boot. Given that this title would likely sell on Blu even without any extras, we appreciate the touchups. Those who take the plunge will be treated to a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track, a 2.35:1 1080p video transfer, BD-Live support and a whole slew of bonus features that can't all be listed in this space. Make sure you don't spend all of that holiday cash before December 25th, as you'll need $29.98 (MSRP) in order to snatch this one up on December 30th

grif32

11-07-2008, 02:56 PM

Went to Walmart and Picked up Incredible Hulk (2008 Ed norton one) it was marked $29.96 but rang up $19.96. Not sure if it was posted yet.

oaktown2000

11-07-2008, 03:09 PM

I have never seen Sin city so I hope this doesnt ruin anything for it.

As long as nobody has told you about the part where Jessica Alba's character kills the President....then you're fine.

:p

cflames89

11-07-2008, 04:22 PM

Picked up Kung Fu Panda last night... hope to watch it tonight

The boys are watching it right now.

cflames89

11-07-2008, 04:24 PM

Just realized that Kung Fu Panda is the 20th Blu-ray I own now.

ewto16

11-07-2008, 04:27 PM

VOGLER/ART

11-07-2008, 04:42 PM

Sony BDPS300 for only $176 - Right now!!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=184588&om_keycode=4

How is the BDPS300? Is it any good or?

HollandX

11-07-2008, 05:34 PM

It's the best starter/low budget hdmi next-gen audio receiver.

IceRat

11-07-2008, 05:49 PM

It's the best starter/low budget hdmi next-gen audio receiver.
?? looks like a BD player to me :p

Chugga

11-07-2008, 06:00 PM

I own somewhere around 25 with 5 more on the way from Amazon. I lent some to a friend, so I don't know exactly how many I have.

Pales in comparision to some on there though. Yes, I'm looking at you Jay and Chugga

You can just look at me

Jay owns 250 Blu-rays and 250 coasters.......

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HD DVD DISS!!! SICK BURN

cflames89

11-07-2008, 06:05 PM

You can just look at me

Jay owns 250 Blu-rays and 250 coasters.......

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HD DVD DISS!!! SICK BURN

Snicker.

grif32

11-07-2008, 06:31 PM

Just watched Sleeping Beauty on BR and WOW is all I can say. Colors popped like no other BR I have EVER seen. Simply amazing.

Disc 2 locked up trying to play the game with the little one. Oh well.

DAHUNTERMANNY

11-07-2008, 06:34 PM

Nope Manny screwed up this for me. I am sending it back Prime..

J/K. I will probably not even watch it. The fiance wanted it. Just picking on manny...

:o

cflames89

11-07-2008, 06:36 PM

Just watched Sleeping Beauty on BR and WOW is all I can say. Colors popped like no other BR I have EVER seen. Simply amazing.

Disc 2 locked up trying to play the game with the little one. Oh well.

One of the girls at work said she could not handle the colours so she would not get it on BD. I told her it was the 120 mHz TV.

DAHUNTERMANNY

11-07-2008, 06:38 PM

Just watched Sleeping Beauty on BR and WOW is all I can say. Colors popped like no other BR I have EVER seen. Simply amazing.

Disc 2 locked up trying to play the game with the little one. Oh well.

That's good to hear. I'm about to order that soon from walmart.com, along with a few others.

Oh and for movies, I have 26 blu and 11 coasters:p. nothing wrong with watching coasters, cheaper to buy but look just as good if not better then blu sometimes. ;)

grif32

11-07-2008, 06:51 PM

That's good to hear. I'm about to order that soon from walmart.com, along with a few others.

Oh and for movies, I have 26 blu and 11 coasters:p. nothing wrong with watching coasters, cheaper to buy but look just as good if not better then blu sometimes. ;)

I believe Walmart has Sleeping Beauty for $19.96 right now in store even tho the price tag says $29 or whatever is said.

DAHUNTERMANNY

11-07-2008, 07:09 PM

I believe Walmart has Sleeping Beauty for $19.96 right now in store even tho the price tag says $29 or whatever is said.

I'll have to check that out, It's $23 on-line. Speed Racer they got for $19.96 on-line but full price in store.

IceRat

11-07-2008, 07:12 PM

I believe Walmart has Sleeping Beauty for $19.96 right now in store even tho the price tag says $29 or whatever is said.
20.12 at DD after 25% off (no tax if not in IL and free shipping)
and I agree as I have said it is a stunning looking disc

HollandX

11-07-2008, 07:19 PM

I have my receiver on my brain.

What's my 605 supposed to display when playing next-gen audio? Mine says "dolby digital" and i do not feel that it's correct. PS3 via HDMI.

grif32

11-07-2008, 07:31 PM

I have my receiver on my brain.

What's my 605 supposed to display when playing next-gen audio? Mine says "dolby digital" and i do not feel that it's correct. PS3 via HDMI.

Multichannel.

JaylisJayP

11-07-2008, 08:07 PM

You can just look at me

Jay owns 250 Blu-rays and 250 coasters.......

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HD DVD DISS!!! SICK BURN

I only own 166 coasters.

And....you know what...........whose watching Timecop in HD tonight? Not you - cause it ain't on the blu, yo.

hellz yeahhhhhhhhh!

HollandX

11-07-2008, 08:59 PM

Multichannel.

Ugh. Sorry. I seriously don't even know where my brain is today.

Ok. What I MEANT was...

No matter what audio source I play (TrueHD, DTS-MA, PCM)... My receiver only and always says "PCM"... is that correct?

And then the D-word I was thinking of... My receiver always displays "Direct" on it. Because I don't use any of the post-processing. (ie THX-Cinema or Orchestra, etc.) Is that correct?

Ok, those are my real questions.

Thank you. :o

grif32

11-07-2008, 09:17 PM

Ugh. Sorry. I seriously don't even know where my brain is today.

Ok. What I MEANT was...

No matter what audio source I play (TrueHD, DTS-MA, PCM)... My receiver only and always says "PCM"... is that correct?

And then the D-word I was thinking of... My receiver always displays "Direct" on it. Because I don't use any of the post-processing. (ie THX-Cinema or Orchestra, etc.) Is that correct?

Ok, those are my real questions.

Thank you. :o

Yes it will read PCM Multichannel. Direct is fine and most people like it.

Read this. I know its the 705 but it should apply to the 605 as well

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=935808&highlight=onkyo+705

JaylisJayP

11-07-2008, 09:21 PM

Ugh. Sorry. I seriously don't even know where my brain is today.

Ok. What I MEANT was...

No matter what audio source I play (TrueHD, DTS-MA, PCM)... My receiver only and always says "PCM"... is that correct?

And then the D-word I was thinking of... My receiver always displays "Direct" on it. Because I don't use any of the post-processing. (ie THX-Cinema or Orchestra, etc.) Is that correct?

Ok, those are my real questions.

Thank you. :o

Yes, the PCM is correct. If your receiver isn't doing the decoding, it won't say the actual format of the audio.

PrimeBane

11-08-2008, 02:17 AM

A couple of Canadian deals eh :)

Kill Bill 1 and 2 for $14.99 each at Best Buy
Kung Fu Panda for $24.83 at Walmart

civictyperboy

11-08-2008, 12:09 PM

I am partially through Baraka and this is the definition of demo material

IceRat

11-08-2008, 12:13 PM

I am partially through Baraka and this is the definition of demo material
yep

cflames89

11-08-2008, 03:37 PM

A couple of Canadian deals eh :)

Kill Bill 1 and 2 for $14.99 each at Best Buy
Kung Fu Panda for $24.83 at Walmart

Is the Kung Fu Panda in the flyer?

WingNut 25

11-08-2008, 05:04 PM

Pulled the trigger on Band of Brothers via Amazon. $44.95 with Bill Me Later discount. Too good to pass up.

civictyperboy

11-08-2008, 09:32 PM

So I got about 2/3rds through Baraka and my ps3 cut it off, same thing happened with cloverfield just now and my PS3 won't read either disc, however everything else works fine...any clues?

JaylisJayP

11-08-2008, 10:20 PM

What's Baraka even about? I keep hearing demo material, but I know nothing about the actual movie.

civictyperboy

11-08-2008, 10:22 PM

It's similar to planet earth, but instead of animals, it's people and civilizations, rituals and things like that...there isn't really any talking

ewto16

11-08-2008, 11:22 PM

ewto16

11-08-2008, 11:23 PM

Started watching the Strangers tonight on Blu. Decent movie for the most part. I haven't gotten to the end yet. PQ is probably about a 3.5. Nothing really pops and some of the blacks are crushed. AQ is a 4 though. Lots of cool sounds.

civictyperboy

11-08-2008, 11:44 PM

my ps3 is done...im so pissed...it would play games but wouldnt go online and into a match on cod it would just sit at say awaiting connection...0... and it wouldnt load gta all the way through...it started acting up a couple of days ago with some movies where it would cut out sound and the video would freeze...looks like I get to talk my girlfriend into getting me a ps3 tomorrow

grif32

11-09-2008, 06:09 AM

TheCollectorStop

11-09-2008, 12:48 PM

So I got about 2/3rds through Baraka and my ps3 cut it off, same thing happened with cloverfield just now and my PS3 won't read either disc, however everything else works fine...any clues?

You are going to need to get it repaired. My first PS3 did this. There is nothing you can do about it. The blu-ray loader is broken. This is the number one problem with PS3's and is actually becoming quite common. My disk drive burnt out in 3 months on my first system.

ewto16

11-09-2008, 02:09 PM

Sony's repair service is really pretty good though, so you will get it back fast. Does suck though.

cflames89

11-09-2008, 05:57 PM

The boss man at work had to send his in for repair, sent it out on a Thursday, got it back on a Tuesday.

civictyperboy

11-09-2008, 07:03 PM

wow...crap...I know it's out of warranty and I broke the seal and took it apart, however I put it back together...plus I do not have the original hdd for it, I believe I have it at home though...

PrimeBane

11-09-2008, 09:25 PM

Is the Kung Fu Panda in the flyer?

It is, but it's listed at $29.83... the lower price is most likely an error in their DB so take advantage while you can.

JaylisJayP

11-09-2008, 09:55 PM

How is Kung Fu Panda....worth buying?

I'm still wondering if I'll pick anything up this week. I canceled my BOB pre-order on Amazon, but Best Buy has it for virtually the same price. I really loved 8/10 episodes. I just don't know if I'll plow through the whole thing again.

I have Hellboy 2 coming from Amazon, but that's it so far.

JaylisJayP

11-09-2008, 09:55 PM

Oh yeah, still need to pick up Universal Soldier first.

PrimeBane

11-09-2008, 10:17 PM

Kung Fu Panda is well worth the money IMO... the PQ and AQ are very good and the story itself is actually pretty cool. There are several very funny moments as well. It makes up for the DM stinker in Bee Movie.

My whole family loved it... if my son didn't have friends over tonight for a Halo fragfest, we'd be watching it again. :)

TheCollectorStop

11-09-2008, 10:53 PM

wow...crap...I know it's out of warranty and I broke the seal and took it apart, however I put it back together...plus I do not have the original hdd for it, I believe I have it at home though...

If it is out of warranty they will repair it for $150 and most of the time they will repair it anyway even if you do not have your receipt. However, I do not believe they will take back a system that was opened under any circumstances. They repair the systems that are sent back to them and sell than as refurbished units and I do not think they will do that with an opened unit. It would be fine to remove the hard drive as that is a feature, but beyond that you are probably totally out of luck. You can always call or try sending it in, but I would not expect anything. I'm only repeating what I've read from others experiences on the PS3 board. You could try posting over there for tips. Good luck!

johnnyknoxsvill

11-09-2008, 10:55 PM

Went to the BB rewardzone event and picked up Kung Fu and Hanc o c k. Also picked up the Harmony 550 for $59 and the adapter for the PS3.

PrimeBane

11-09-2008, 10:59 PM

Is Hanc ock worth picking up?

IceRat

11-09-2008, 11:02 PM

the preview disc certainly was for a BD replacement case :p

cflames89

11-10-2008, 06:08 AM

grif32

11-10-2008, 06:14 AM

Is Hanc ock worth picking up?

I know this movie got alot of bad reviews but honestly I enjoyed it and will be picking it up on BR.

I also really enjoyed Kung Fu Panda and will be picking that up as well.

johnnyknoxsvill

11-10-2008, 07:12 AM

I thought it was pretty good. I'll watch it a few more times I'm sure.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 08:42 AM

Hankock was OK for me. I thought it was like 2 halves of a movie put together. I would have enjoyed it more if it was just the first half the entire time.

Watched Run Fatboy Run and Deception as well as the Strangers this weekend.

Run Fatboy Run was pretty decent. I like Simon Pegg alot so I might have found it funnier than others. Pretty standard comedy as far as plot goes. PQ was probably a 4. It looked fine, but being the type of movie it was, there wasn't really anything to make it pop. AQ was like a 3. Again, it sounded fine, but there wasn't anything spectacular about the audio.

Deception was not so good. Pretty bland movie and was basically a rerun of another movie that came out about 3 years ago. I don't want to say as it gives away the movie. PQ was a 4 again, as it looked nice but again, there isn't anything really special about it. AQ was also a 4. Some good music at parts and everything sounded fine. Just nothing spectacular.

If you like British comedy and Simon Pegg, RFR is a good movie for rental for sure and a nice pickup for cheap. Deception is a total pass. Not worth your time really. Strangers is OK, but in my opinion failed to deliver. Interesting concept, but I just never end up being scared.

Hanky Panky

11-10-2008, 08:48 AM

I rented American Beauty over the weekend...man o' mighty was that one heck of a movie.

The ending totally caught me off guard...Spacey was brilliant.

mikedanger

11-10-2008, 09:03 AM

I rented American Beauty over the weekend...man o' mighty was that one heck of a movie.

The ending totally caught me off guard...Spacey was brilliant.

you're just now seeing this movie!? it's one of my favorites!

Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935441/): Whoa! You are so busted.
Carolyn Burnham (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000906/): You know, this really doesn't concern you.
Lester Burnham (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000228/): Well, actually, Janine is Senior Drive-thru Manager so you are on her turf.

Hanky Panky

11-10-2008, 09:09 AM

you're just now seeing this movie!? it's one of my favorites!

Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935441/): Whoa! You are so busted.
Carolyn Burnham (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000906/): You know, this really doesn't concern you.
Lester Burnham (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000228/): Well, actually, Janine is Senior Drive-thru Manager so you are on her turf.

Those are some memorable lines for sure. Yeah, I was out of the loop with this movie, but a friend recently recommended I watch it and I'm glad I did.

It had so many weird moments in the film, but the scene with Mena Suvari and him on the couch...as titillating as it was...I was more moved by what happened afterwards...totally caught off guard.

I'd hate to spoil the ending for anyone so be warned...

I'm assuming his narration was meant as a spiritual interpretation right? If he died and went to heaven then this was a self reflective story? That's what I got out of it. I also thought The Who song being played while he was jogging was quite poignant.

And last but not least...Thora's cans were SPECTACULAR!

mikedanger

11-10-2008, 09:15 AM

^^^that's the way i took it as well...spacey was just beyond brilliant...and so were the cans. :p

Hanky Panky

11-10-2008, 10:19 AM

Amen to that brutha!

R. Giles

11-10-2008, 11:35 AM

Yeah American Beauty is definitely one great movie. I thought Kung Fu Panda was alright won't pick it up. Will buy Hanc ock since I thought it was pretty decent.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 11:38 AM

I'll probably rent KFP first and if I like it, buy it later.

DAHUNTERMANNY

11-10-2008, 11:40 AM

ewto16

11-10-2008, 11:52 AM

I like cans. :D

The off the beat movie I watched this weekend was Juno. I never wanted to watch this movie but it was on an HD cable channel and I got sucked in. I actually thought it was VERY witty and quite funny.

Also did anyone catch Saving Private Ryan last night on TNTHD? It was a really bad HD transfer in my opinion but the Omaha beach landing battle was still great to watch. Blood and guts never looked so good. But there were a few times watching the movie I just could not stand how bad it looked. This is one movie I cannot wait for a really good blu ray transfer, the sound alone would be amazing.

Juno is an excellent movie. I keep forgetting I need to add that to my collection. I really enjoyed that a lot. Very well written and acted.

I actually caught part of SPR last night. I've never seen it before, so I didn't watch much of it, but the TNT picture looked like crap. It was very washed out.

Hanky Panky

11-10-2008, 12:55 PM

Noticed these titles are coming out in December...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yfYfxvtXL._SS500_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Degeneration-Blu-ray/dp/B001I9XOQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226346916&sr=1-1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61BwRFbozHL._SS500_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Complete-Fourth-Season-Blu-ray/dp/B0018CWEZ8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226347401&sr=1-5

Link corrected for Lost.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 01:01 PM

WOW....only 36.99 for Lost? That is a great price!! Remember when TV show Blu-ray sets were coming out at $80 - $100 last year?

If I thought I would actually watch these again, I would pick it up.

Hanky Panky

11-10-2008, 01:03 PM

WOW....only 36.99 for Lost? That is a great price!! Remember when TV show Blu-ray sets were coming out at $80 - $100 last year?

Sorry about that...wrong link. It's actually $49.95.

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Complete-Fourth-Season-Blu-ray/dp/B0018CWEZ8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226347401&sr=1-5

burngwngs

11-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Picked up Kung Fu Panda for $23 at Bestbuy. Their Disney BD's are $19.99 by the way and they have a 2 for $35 deal and get a free official PS3 BD remote.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 01:26 PM

Picked up Kung Fu Panda for $23 at Bestbuy. Their Disney BD's are $19.99 by the way and they have a 2 for $35 deal and get a free official PS3 BD remote.

Link to that remote deal? All I see in the flyer is some deal for buy 2 for $40 and get the remote. The movies in the offer are terrible.

burngwngs

11-10-2008, 01:41 PM

I just see it on their flyer. Also, the 2 for $35 is not in the flyer, it's on those blue cards at the store. Neither are the Disney's for $20 only at the store. let me double check........

burngwngs

11-10-2008, 01:43 PM

http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbuy/default.aspx?action=entryflash&adref=header&h=488

ewto16

11-10-2008, 01:43 PM

I'm hoping that the movies in the 2 for $35 deal are more appealing.

DAHUNTERMANNY

11-10-2008, 01:44 PM

I believe Walmart has Sleeping Beauty for $19.96 right now in store even tho the price tag says $29 or whatever is said.

This worked! Picked up SB today for $20. Thx for the tip. This is going to be a gift for my daughter for x-mas. :):cool: Now to order Speed Racer for my son off WM.com for $20 also.

Picked up Kung Fu Panda for $23 at Bestbuy. Their Disney BD's are $19.99 by the way and they have a 2 for $35 deal and get a free official PS3 BD remote.

Too bad I already own almost all the Disney blu movies and just picked up SB today.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 01:47 PM

http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbuy/default.aspx?action=entryflash&adref=header&h=488

This just takes me to the online ad that shows me the crappy 2 for $40 deal.

PrimeBane

11-10-2008, 02:29 PM

Found this at hddigest... nice prices if you don't mind a refurb silver receiver

Shop Onkyo has a few refurbished 7.1 HDMI receivers on sale with an additional 10% discount using coupon WKRS. Thanks che3ze
New Club Onkyo members get an extra $10 off on top of the prices listed below. They are the silver models...

TX-SR706S $360
Lowest on PriceGrabber for a new unit is $600

TX-SR806S $450
Lowest on PriceGrabber for a new unit is $699

TX-SR876S $809
Lowest on PriceGrabber for a new unit is $1190

TX-NR906S $899
Lowest on PriceGrabber for a new unit is $1500

PrimeBane

11-10-2008, 02:34 PM

ewto16

11-10-2008, 02:38 PM

Found this at hddigest... nice prices if you don't mind a refurb silver receiver

I don't mind silver, but I do mind refurbs. For some reason I can never bring myself to buy them.

Mack

11-10-2008, 03:04 PM

Link to that remote deal? All I see in the flyer is some deal for buy 2 for $40 and get the remote. The movies in the offer are terrible.

I got TMNT and I Am Legend.... good deal to me :cool:

ewto16

11-10-2008, 03:10 PM

I got TMNT and I Am Legend.... good deal to me :cool:

I already have IAL. TMNT doesn't interest me, since I don't have kids.

PrimeBane

11-10-2008, 03:13 PM

I don't mind silver, but I do mind refurbs. For some reason I can never bring myself to buy them.

I had that phobia of refurbs... if you think about it, refurbs have (or should have) been thoroughly looked over and in guaranteed working order. As long as they have the same warranty as a new item, I have no doubts about buying one. :)

The significant discounts help as well. :D

TheRedOx

11-10-2008, 03:23 PM

I got TMNT and I Am Legend.... good deal to me :cool:

I want I Am Legend too but can't decide on a 2nd out of that group. I still haven't seen The Departed - I had it sitting on the component rack from Netflix for a good month or so but was never motivated to watch it for some reason and just ended up mailing it back. Everything else I already have or have no interest in.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 03:23 PM

I had that phobia of refurbs... if you think about it, refurbs have (or should have) been thoroughly looked over and in guaranteed working order. As long as they have the same warranty as a new item, I have no doubts about buying one. :)

The significant discounts help as well. :D

Yep, it makes sense and I have a friend that has bought a ton of floor models and stuff like that. I just can't bring myself to do it. I feel like I'm buying broken electronics.

ewto16

11-10-2008, 03:23 PM

I want I Am Legend too but can't decide on a 2nd out of that group. I still haven't seen The Departed - I had it sitting on the component rack from Netflix for a good month or so but was never motivated to watch it for some reason and just ended up mailing it back. Everything else I already have or have no interest in.

I doubt you will watch the Departed more than once.

mikedanger

11-10-2008, 03:25 PM

I doubt you will watch the Departed more than once.

seriously? i love that movie! it's one of those that i can watch every time it's on...

ewto16

11-10-2008, 03:41 PM

seriously? i love that movie! it's one of those that i can watch every time it's on...

Well, for me once you see it and take the whole movie in, it doesn't have the rewatchability factor that I need in a movie. I can't really say more without giving stuff away. It just doesn't hold up over multiple viewings to me. That said, it is a good movie.

Also, I just spent 30 minutes talking myself out of buying a new Home theater setup. It would be much easier if my old one would just break. I can't bring myself to shell out $500+ for something to replace an item that still works fine and gets the job done.

PrimeBane

11-10-2008, 03:48 PM

A nice big

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to our own johnyknoxvill on his 28 years on this fine planet.

I hope you received some nice HD goodies. :D

ewto16

11-10-2008, 03:52 PM

Hey, Happy Birthday Knox!!!

thaderules

11-10-2008, 04:09 PM

Big list of Universal HD DVDs discounted again at amazon.com if anyone is looking to fill holes in their collection.
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/hd-dvd-bargains/70957-massive-hd-dvd-titles-8-99-amazon.html

Those are some good prices but if you still want to buy HD DVD's, I suggest using dvdtalk's and highdefdigest's exchange forums. I've bought about 8 movies for an average price of $6 each. 4 of them were still sealed. I love my HD DVD player.

cflames89

11-10-2008, 04:45 PM

I had that phobia of refurbs... if you think about it, refurbs have (or should have) been thoroughly looked over and in guaranteed working order. As long as they have the same warranty as a new item, I have no doubts about buying one. :)

The significant discounts help as well. :D

Generally, most refurb products carry quite a significantly shorter warranty on it.

cflames89

11-10-2008, 04:46 PM

Yep, it makes sense and I have a friend that has bought a ton of floor models and stuff like that. I just can't bring myself to do it. I feel like I'm buying broken electronics.

Big difference between a floor model and a refurb.

My computer was a floor model, but I would probably never buy a refurb.

TheCollectorStop

11-10-2008, 04:59 PM

I doubt you will watch the Departed more than once.

I've watched it well over 20 times...

Mack

11-10-2008, 05:00 PM

I already have IAL. TMNT doesn't interest me, since I don't have kids.

I got it for myself. Guess I'm just a big kid :cool:

* turns on Lion King *

TheCollectorStop

11-10-2008, 05:05 PM

Big difference between a floor model and a refurb.

My computer was a floor model, but I would probably never buy a refurb.

Floor models are far worse to buy than refurbs. A refurb has been looked over by a technician and has replaced any of the non-working parts. Many refurbs were never broken in the first place. A floor model will typically all ready have several thousand hours of use before it is allowed to be put up for sale. They are also only put up for sale when they are discontinued or something is wrong with that that they would hinder the sale of the new products. You should never pay more than 10-25% of retail of the new discontinued price (not the original retail) for a floor model and expect to buy something else to replace it in a much shorter time frame than you would something new.

grif32

11-10-2008, 05:23 PM

Prime received Sin City today. Thanks

Happy B-day Knox.

johnnyknoxsvill

11-10-2008, 05:48 PM

A nice big

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to our own johnyknoxvill on his 28 years on this fine planet.

I hope you received some nice HD goodies. :D

Thanks!! Just picked up Kung Fu and Hanc o c k last night as an early b-day present. Other then those 2 I havent bought much. I'm waiting to hear from my guy tomorrow to see which movies he has for me:D . Ive been spending most of my time and $$ on my other hobby of model railroad...kinda nerdy but something to pass the time...lol

ewto16

11-10-2008, 06:32 PM

I got it for myself. Guess I'm just a big kid :cool:

* turns on Lion King *

* Wishes he had Lion King on blu-ray.....

Mack

11-10-2008, 10:16 PM

* Wishes he had Lion King on blu-ray.....

Hopefully soon :cool:

ewto16

11-11-2008, 07:45 AM

Hopefully soon :cool:

I think it hasn't even been announced yet. Some of the other upcoming Disney movies have been.

Hanky Panky

11-11-2008, 08:50 AM

Nothing against Disney but I have yet to own one movie. I was raised on Heavy Metal and Anime as a kid.

johnnyknoxsvill

11-11-2008, 09:02 AM

Anyone with an Onkyo can you help me out. When I play a BD Im not getting the LPCM Multi to light up Im not sure what got messed with on the receiver,, but im only getting stereo as the lisiting mode. Also when I hit the Multi channel button I dont get any sound.

vicnsand

11-11-2008, 09:14 AM

You forgot to mention what Blu-ray player you're using. Is it a PS3? And if it is, don't you have to select multi-channel on the ps3 as opposed to your receiver?

johnnyknoxsvill

11-11-2008, 09:25 AM

Its a PS3 but there isnt something lighting up cause I can notice a difference in the sound. The bass isnt loud like it normally is. I know the cats get behind the receiver and knock out the HDMI cable from titme to time but not sure if that has to do with anything.

johnnyknoxsvill

11-11-2008, 09:27 AM

Im watching IM right now and the levels are off. I think Im going to have to call me A/V guy out again If I can fix it. I'm sure it's a simple fix :rolleyes:

ewto16

11-11-2008, 10:29 AM

Sorry, I can't help you. If you are getting any sound though, then your HDMI is probably hooked up still.

PrimeBane

11-11-2008, 10:43 AM

I'd start by double checking the PS3 to be sure it's still outputting LPCM.

Perhaps there's a way to factory reset the Onkyo?

HollandX

11-11-2008, 11:19 AM

Amazon bear! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AEJLJG/ref=amb_link_7878392_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=0KCEEVJXPYJ5MPN77ESW&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=462396301&pf_rd_i=507846

HollandX

11-11-2008, 11:21 AM

Decent B2G1 blu-ray sale from Amazon.

Actually some good titles in there, and they don’t appear to have jacked up the prices first this time.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000304041&plpage=1&tag=blurayforum-20

ewto16

11-11-2008, 12:04 PM

Amazon bear! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AEJLJG/ref=amb_link_7878392_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=0KCEEVJXPYJ5MPN77ESW&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=462396301&pf_rd_i=507846

What??? This is bizaare. Why don't they send one to everyone that buys over $100?

mikedanger

11-11-2008, 12:06 PM

christmas vacation is on blu? i had no idea! sold!

SBrooks1

11-11-2008, 12:11 PM

christmas vacation is on blu? i had no idea! sold!

Don't expect even decent PQ. It's a solid 2 out of 5.

mikedanger

11-11-2008, 12:28 PM

Don't expect even decent PQ. It's a solid 2 out of 5.

really? if that's the case then i'll just stick with my standard copy...thanks for the heads up. :D

PrimeBane

11-11-2008, 12:33 PM

Well, it's still a better picture than the standard DVD... just don't expect reference type PQ.

HollandX

11-11-2008, 12:45 PM

WIN: http://tinyurl.com/5p3sac

PrimeBane

11-11-2008, 12:47 PM

Very cool, but a little pricey for most I'm thinking.

grif32

11-11-2008, 12:52 PM

Very cool, but a little pricey for most I'm thinking.

LOL!! Dang great idea but $1500.00 :eek:

HollandX

11-11-2008, 12:53 PM

I just bought 6.

PrimeBane

11-11-2008, 12:57 PM

Yeah, but you're a wealthy dot com owner :p

HollandX

11-11-2008, 01:07 PM

good point... better make it 8!

ewto16

11-11-2008, 01:20 PM

A bit much just to not have wires.....and it looks like you still have really tiny wires of some sort.

cflames89

11-11-2008, 01:31 PM

I got it for myself. Guess I'm just a big kid :cool:

* turns on Lion King *

Yeah, TMNT was a straight buy for me, if the boys like it, bonus.

Speaking of which, probably gonna watch Cars again tonight. :D

cflames89

11-11-2008, 01:33 PM

Floor models are far worse to buy than refurbs. A refurb has been looked over by a technician and has replaced any of the non-working parts. Many refurbs were never broken in the first place. A floor model will typically all ready have several thousand hours of use before it is allowed to be put up for sale. They are also only put up for sale when they are discontinued or something is wrong with that that they would hinder the sale of the new products. You should never pay more than 10-25% of retail of the new discontinued price (not the original retail) for a floor model and expect to buy something else to replace it in a much shorter time frame than you would something new.

Well, my comp was worked over by my techs at work to make sure nothing was wrong with it, got it at half price to what it originally was, and gets more work here than it ever did at work, just sitting there.

Now, floor model TV's are another thing altogether.

cflames89

11-11-2008, 01:37 PM

I think it hasn't even been announced yet. Some of the other upcoming Disney movies have been.

Pinnochio is next, followed by Snow White, Fantasia, then Beauty and the Beast.

I really need the Beauty and the Beast, it is one of my oldest sons faves, and I can not find it on DVD anywhere.

ewto16

11-11-2008, 01:51 PM

I'm pretty sure B&TB is one of the Disney DVDs that they put back in the vault, thus you can't find it.

I am looking at my copy at the moment. :):D

cflames89

11-11-2008, 02:20 PM

I'm pretty sure B&TB is one of the Disney DVDs that they put back in the vault, thus you can't find it.

I am looking at my copy at the moment. :):D

I know for a fact it is, which is making it really difficult. :mad:

ewto16

11-11-2008, 02:53 PM

I know for a fact it is, which is making it really difficult. :mad:

Do you not use Ebay?

http://dvd.shop.ebay.com/items/DVD-HD-DVD-Blu-ray__beauty-and-the-beast-dvd_W0QQ_catrefZ1QQ_flnZ1QQ_sacatZ617QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em282?_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

Granted, most of those appear to be some sort of import.

cflames89

11-11-2008, 02:57 PM

Nope, I have not used eBay in a very long time.

SBrooks1

11-11-2008, 06:42 PM

Sony 720 owners.....Why is it I cannot go into 1-Level and adjust anything during some Blu-ray's playing? My PS3 is set to Linear PCM like it should be.

IceRat

11-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Im watching IM right now and the levels are off. I think Im going to have to call me A/V guy out again If I can fix it. I'm sure it's a simple fix :rolleyes:
turn off DRC (dynamic range compression) in the audio settings on your PS3 (and your receiver if necessary)
it is a well known issue with IM

Kevo Head

11-11-2008, 10:11 PM

Quick Question: I know nothing of HD formats, so bear with me. Does anyone know of a Blu-Ray model that Sony just came out with ranging for $300? I don't know the exact name of it, but my friends dad was talking about it, and wondering if it was a sound investment.

IceRat

11-11-2008, 10:30 PM

I've said it before, I'll say it again....
no BD stand alone is a sound investment IMO when for $100 more you can buy a PS3

Kevo Head

11-11-2008, 10:34 PM

I've said it before, I'll say it again....
no BD stand alone is a sound investment IMO when for $100 more you can buy a PS3

That's my stance on the topic, but his dad wouldn't be using the PS3 for anything other than Blu-ray. Not worth it, or sould he just splurge for the PS3?

JaylisJayP

11-11-2008, 10:36 PM

It's not splurging, it's making a smart purchase. I'd pay twice as much for a PS3 than a would for a stand-alone blu-ray player.

JaylisJayP

11-11-2008, 10:37 PM

Kevo Head

11-11-2008, 10:42 PM

^^^ If for no other reason than a bunch of discs (Bond movies of late) still don't even work on stand-alone blu-ray players, even with the latest firmware. SA players have slower load times, many aren't profile 2.0.

PS3 is the only way to go imo.

Ok, thanks for the input. That was one of his questions, dealing with the updates for the PS3, that standalones won't have.

PrimeBane

11-11-2008, 11:08 PM

Standalones have firmware updates as well. :(

I believe the Sony you're reffering to is the new Sony 350.

IMO, none of the current BD players other than maybe the Sammy 1500 are worth buying right now...

TheCollectorStop

11-12-2008, 12:09 AM

Well, my comp was worked over by my techs at work to make sure nothing was wrong with it, got it at half price to what it originally was, and gets more work here than it ever did at work, just sitting there.

Now, floor model TV's are another thing altogether.

Well, I will agree with you there. After all I doubt floor model computers get a ton of use and really the only thing that you can typically "wear out" on a computer during a normal lifespan is a hard drive. Your other parts should still have manufacture warranties regardless if it were a floor model. So yeah I can really see where a floor model computer would be a different case than other electronics.

cflames89

11-12-2008, 08:04 AM

Well, I will agree with you there. After all I doubt floor model computers get a ton of use and really the only thing that you can typically "wear out" on a computer during a normal lifespan is a hard drive. Your other parts should still have manufacture warranties regardless if it were a floor model. So yeah I can really see where a floor model computer would be a different case than other electronics.

Yep, still have the regular warranty, but if anything happens, I will just take it into my techs at work. :o

ewto16

11-12-2008, 08:16 AM

That's my stance on the topic, but his dad wouldn't be using the PS3 for anything other than Blu-ray. Not worth it, or sould he just splurge for the PS3?

You will find everyone in here will tell you to get the PS3. It still remains the best Blu-ray player on the market because of compatability and ease of use. Most of the other profile 2.0 players seem to require an external memory source (SD card/USB stick) to use them and would need them for updates as well. They all also require a wired connection.

PS3 has a hard drive built in and can connect via wireless for updates. It will play pictures, music, and movies as well. This doesn't even account for all of the media streaming options or the online video store.

Tuckertank

11-12-2008, 08:19 AM

Hey fellas, rented Hellboy II yesterday however I haven't seen the first. will I be completely lost???

rsoaker23

11-12-2008, 08:38 AM

Hey fellas, rented Hellboy II yesterday however I haven't seen the first. will I be completely lost???

I thought the 1st Hellboy was excellent...the 2nd one lost alot of thunder...not sure if you'll be lost, they reference the 1st enough for from what i can remember

cflames89

11-12-2008, 08:42 AM

Pretty much a standalone movie. They kind of touch on the start of the 1st at the start of the 2nd, so you should not have too much trouble.

HollandX

11-12-2008, 09:05 AM

:mad: that Kung Fu Blu doesn't have the furious five!!!!!

cflames89

11-12-2008, 09:10 AM

:mad: that Kung Fu Blu doesn't have the furious five!!!!!

Which is why I almost went DVD instead.

ewto16

11-12-2008, 09:14 AM

What is the furious five? Is that like the Four Horsemen?

cflames89

11-12-2008, 09:15 AM

What is the furious five? Is that like the Four Horsemen?

Have you seen Kung Fu Panda?

ewto16

11-12-2008, 09:31 AM

Have you seen Kung Fu Panda?

Judging by my gerneral ignorance of what you are discussing, you could assume that I have not. ;)

Radiation74

11-12-2008, 09:32 AM

I thought the 1st Hellboy was excellent...the 2nd one lost alot of thunder...not sure if you'll be lost, they reference the 1st enough for from what i can remember

just watched it. awesom pq. hb2 wasn't half as good as the first. disappointing.

cochese75

11-12-2008, 10:18 AM

HBII was crap compared to HB. I was very disappointed aswell.

:spawnorb:

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 11:03 AM

Guess I'm in the minority... I liked HB2 better than HB1.

HollandX

11-12-2008, 11:04 AM

i haven't seen hb2 yet, but i heard it was way better than 1.

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 11:30 AM

Peter Jackson's King Kong, Jan 20th on BD

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/peter-jacksons-king-kong-on-blu-ray-jan-20/6106

DTS-HD Master audio added :)

The film will contain both the theatrical and extended cuts thanks to seamless branching and I imagine will still be the original VC-1 encode as it was damn near flawless on HD DVD.

HollandX

11-12-2008, 11:54 AM

did the hd dvd have seamless extended? or unseamless extended?

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 12:03 PM

No... the HD DVD was just the theatrical version. And they barely fit it on the disk :(

grif32

11-12-2008, 12:29 PM

ewto16

11-12-2008, 12:42 PM

Does the extended cut make it into like a 5 hour movie? The theater cut was too long as it was.

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 12:45 PM

That depends on your math ;)

The extended only has 14 minutes more I've read.

ewto16

11-12-2008, 12:45 PM

Street Fighter coming to blu-ray. Supposedly around the time of SF4 release.

The live-action Street Figther movie with Jean-Claude Van Damme is on it's way to Blu-ray! It'll be in widescreen 1080p with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The Street Fighter: Extreme Edition will be out on February 10, which you may note is very near the release of Street Fighter IV... With that, there's a few things SFIV related on this special edition:

Street Fighter IV Game Trailer
Street Fighter IV Game Teaser Trailer
Street Fighter IV Anime Trailer
The Making of Street Fighter
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Storybord Sequences
Video Game Sequences
Cyberwalk
Archives
Feature Commentary with Director Steven de Souza
My Scenes
BD Live

SBrooks1

11-12-2008, 12:55 PM

Sony 720 owners.....Why is it I cannot go into 1-Level and adjust anything during some Blu-ray's playing? My PS3 is set to Linear PCM like it should be.

Bueller? Bueller?

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 12:56 PM

Sorry Brooksie... can't say I've ever tried it.

ewto16

11-12-2008, 12:59 PM

Bueller? Bueller?

I don't have a 720 either or I would try to help. I don't even know what you are talking about. :p

Tuckertank

11-12-2008, 01:51 PM

Just checking out BD.com and looking at next weeks releases, tons of stuff. A couple that looked interesting and I've never heard of were MIrror Mask and Sukiyaki Western Django. Anyone know anything about either???

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 02:52 PM

ewto16

11-12-2008, 03:02 PM

This is pretty cool if you're a big Hellboy fan, bought HB2 on BD and have a profile 2.0 player (looks in Mack's direction :D)

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/BD-Live_Titles/Exclusive_HD_Content/Hellboy_II_BD-Live_Event_Announced/2249

I'm supposed to beleive that this will actually work and not fail like every other BD Live release. :rolleyes:

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 03:14 PM

One has to work one of these times doesn't it? Perhaps this will be it. :)

Too bad BD didn't implement HDi... :p

ewto16

11-12-2008, 03:24 PM

One has to work one of these times doesn't it? Perhaps this will be it. :)

Too bad BD didn't implement HDi... :p

Doesn't it have to do more with how it interfaces with the server and the load on that server than the language itself? If I'm not mistaken, HDi is just the language used to author the DVD and make all the fancy menus.

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Yup, but it worked... just ask anyone that tried out the whole Harry Potter chat feature.

Granted, the server will most likely take a larger beating here...

ewto16

11-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Yup, but it worked... just ask anyone that tried out the whole Harry Potter chat feature.

Granted, the server will most likely take a larger beating here...

Yeah, I just wonder if there have been more people hitting the Live servers than the HD-DVD servers. I mean the install base for the PS3 was way more than the HD-DVD install base ever was, so I assume they just have more people accessing it.

It is all just theory I guess. Regardless, I'd bet it won't work and I'd bet that whatever BD-Live feature TDK has on it will casue the Internet to explode.

The few times I've used BD-Live at this point it was terrible anyway. Just nothing fantastic offered for all the time and effort to access it.

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 03:48 PM

I know what you mean... I wasted 5-10 minutes waiting for the Incredible Hulk BD Live stuff to download and all it turned out to be was a trailers website :confused:

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 04:03 PM

Wall-E is said to contain a 6.1 DTS-HD MA audio track.

Anyone here actually rocking more than 5 speakers and a sub?

ewto16

11-12-2008, 04:06 PM

I know what you mean... I wasted 5-10 minutes waiting for the Incredible Hulk BD Live stuff to download and all it turned out to be was a trailers website :confused:

I forget what movie I did that for as well. Might have been Semi-Pro. Biggest waste of 15 minutes of my life ever.

IceRat

11-12-2008, 05:59 PM

from the production supervisor of the Police Certifiable concert BD

Our developer has a matrix of players, and I do some testing as well others involved in the project. Note that just because a particular player might handle something badly doesn't mean we can fix it. We adhere to Blu-ray spec at all times, and if a player has a particular egregious problem we generally notify the manufacturer of the issue and hope they can eventually fix it in a firmware update.

The Blu-ray spec is just that - a spec. It's up to each player manufacturer to interpret the spec and implement it in their players. There will be varying degrees of success from different manufacturers.

Of course it is impossible for us to test on every single Blu-ray hardware/firmware combination, and we can't test players that are in the pipeline and haven't been released when we go to replication. So we test on the most common hardware configurations and note any specific problem. The PS3 has become one of our reference players because there are a lot of them out there, and the firmware is relatively easy to update. We like to have a completely smooth playback on the PS3 which we can then use as a reference to other players that might experience problems.

full thread over at Avs

just showing again why the PS3 is the torch bearer

JaylisJayP

11-12-2008, 09:23 PM

littlejacque25

11-12-2008, 10:21 PM

Pretty soon here I plan on stocking up on a bunch of BD's, and I am interested in what you guys think are must own BD's. I currently only have 300, and Casino Royale.

JaylisJayP

11-12-2008, 10:30 PM

Pretty soon here I plan on stocking up on a bunch of BD's, and I am interested in what you guys think are must own BD's. I currently only have 300, and Casino Royale.

The popular picks:
Iron Man
Kingdom of Heaven
Godfather Trilogy
Blackhawk Down
Kill Bill 1&2
Ratatouille
iRobot
The Prestige
Pirates 1, 2, 3
Spiderman 1, 2, 3

My personal favorites:
Sunshine
Dark City
District B-13
The Proposition
Oldboy
Doomsday
30 Days of Night
House of 1,000 Corpses
Appleseed Ex Machina
Night-watch

PrimeBane

11-12-2008, 10:39 PM

IMO:

The Ultimate Matrix
PoTC: Curse of the Black Pearl
Cars
Ratatouille
The Incredible Hulk
Iron Man
Kung Fu Panda
I Am Legend
Cloverfield
30 Days of Night
Sunshine
Apocalypto
Sin City
Kill Bill 1 and 2
All 5 Harry Potter movies
Planet Earth
Batman Begins and The Dark Knight (Dec 9th)
V for Vendetta
Transformers
Pan's Labrynth
Sleeping Beauty
Wall-E
Chronicles of Narnia
and probably a few more I'm forgetting...

avsfan21

11-12-2008, 10:41 PM

I want the Potter movies, but I think I will wait until all of them are on blu-ray and hope for a decent box set.

Chugga

11-13-2008, 01:32 AM

Pretty soon here I plan on stocking up on a bunch of BD's, and I am interested in what you guys think are must own BD's. I currently only have 300, and Casino Royale.

You aren't a baller unless you own....

1. At least 2 epic movies - Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, 300, King Arthur, etc. At least 100 people have to die on camera. Weapons of choice would be sword or arrow.

2. At least 3 comic book movies - Batman Begins, Spiderman (1, 2, or 3), The Incredible Hulk (old or new), Iron Man, Hellboy (1 or 2), Daredevil, X-Men, Superman (everything but "Returns"), or even the animated DC or Marvel movies.

3. At least 3 animated movies - Monster House, Ratatouille, Cars, Wall-E, Open Season, Ice Age 1&2, Kung Fu Panda, etc. The more fur in the movie the better.

4. At least 2 purely fun movies - Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, Transformers, Cloverfield, Harry Potter 1-5, Casino Royale, I Am Legend, etc.

5. At least 2 Boxed Sets - The Godfather Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Harry Potter Set, Planet Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean Set, Oceans 11-13

6. At least 2 flat out awesome movies - Man on Fire, The Lives of Others, Gone Baby Gone, Blade Runner, Sunshine, Big Fish, The Prestige, No Country for Old Men, The Fall, Pans Labyrinth, etc

If you don't meet the requirements above then as MTV Cribs would tell you, you simply aren't a baller. But theres still hope, black friday is right around the corner.

Hanky Panky

11-13-2008, 07:38 AM

It's encouraging to see no one mentioned the Hogz.

My faith in humanity is not lost afterall.

cochese75

11-13-2008, 08:20 AM

You aren't a baller unless you own....

1. At least 2 epic movies - Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, 300, King Arthur, etc. At least 100 people have to die on camera. Weapons of choice would be sword or arrow.

2. At least 3 comic book movies - Batman Begins, Spiderman (1, 2, or 3), The Incredible Hulk (old or new), Iron Man, Hellboy (1 or 2), Daredevil, X-Men, Superman (everything but "Returns"), or even the animated DC or Marvel movies.

3. At least 3 animated movies - Monster House, Ratatouille, Cars, Wall-E, Open Season, Ice Age 1&2, Kung Fu Panda, etc. The more fur in the movie the better.

4. At least 2 purely fun movies - Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, Transformers, Cloverfield, Harry Potter 1-5, Casino Royale, I Am Legend, etc.

5. At least 2 Boxed Sets - The Godfather Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Harry Potter Set, Planet Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean Set, Oceans 11-13

6. At least 2 flat out awesome movies - Man on Fire, The Lives of Others, Gone Baby Gone, Blade Runner, Sunshine, Big Fish, The Prestige, No Country for Old Men, The Fall, Pans Labyrinth, etc

If you don't meet the requirements above then as MTV Cribs would tell you, you simply aren't a baller. But theres still hope, black friday is right around the corner.

I'm on my way to being a Baller with my 5 Blu-Rays! :D

:spawnorb:

ewto16

11-13-2008, 08:59 AM

You aren't a baller unless you own....

1. At least 2 epic movies - Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, 300, King Arthur, etc. At least 100 people have to die on camera. Weapons of choice would be sword or arrow.

2. At least 3 comic book movies - Batman Begins, Spiderman (1, 2, or 3), The Incredible Hulk (old or new), Iron Man, Hellboy (1 or 2), Daredevil, X-Men, Superman (everything but "Returns"), or even the animated DC or Marvel movies.

3. At least 3 animated movies - Monster House, Ratatouille, Cars, Wall-E, Open Season, Ice Age 1&2, Kung Fu Panda, etc. The more fur in the movie the better. Sleeping Beauty, Nightmare Before Christmas, Dinosaur

4. At least 2 purely fun movies - Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, Transformers, Cloverfield, Harry Potter 1-5, Casino Royale, I Am Legend, etc.

5. At least 2 Boxed Sets - The Godfather Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Harry Potter Set, Planet Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean Set, Oceans 11-13

6. At least 2 flat out awesome movies - Man on Fire, The Lives of Others, Gone Baby Gone, Blade Runner, Sunshine, Big Fish, The Prestige, No Country for Old Men, The Fall, Pans Labyrinth, etc Sin City

If you don't meet the requirements above then as MTV Cribs would tell you, you simply aren't a baller. But theres still hope, black friday is right around the corner.

Sweet.....I'm BALLIN!!!!!

ewto16

11-13-2008, 09:01 AM

Picked up Band of Brothers, Elf, Kung Fu Panda and Hellboy 2 this week.

Still eager to get Universal Soldier...holding out for now.

Looking to next week and the only thing I really see is Tropic Thunder, which I never caught in the theaters...is that a buy or a rental?

I thought you were skipping BOB? Couldn't do it, could you. :D

I saw TT in the theater. It was decent, but not something I would watch again. I didn't laugh constantly or anything like that. I would rent it personally, but you seem to have a lower threshold for buying stuff than I do.

HollandX

11-13-2008, 09:05 AM

You aren't a baller unless you own....

1. At least 2 epic movies - Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, 300, King Arthur, etc. At least 100 people have to die on camera. Weapons of choice would be sword or arrow.

2. At least 3 comic book movies - Batman Begins, Spiderman (1, 2, or 3), The Incredible Hulk (old or new), Iron Man, Hellboy (1 or 2), Daredevil, X-Men, Superman (everything but "Returns"), or even the animated DC or Marvel movies.

3. At least 3 animated movies - Monster House, Ratatouille, Cars, Wall-E, Open Season, Ice Age 1&2, Kung Fu Panda, etc. The more fur in the movie the better.

4. At least 2 purely fun movies - Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, Transformers, Cloverfield, Harry Potter 1-5, Casino Royale, I Am Legend, etc.

5. At least 2 Boxed Sets - The Godfather Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Harry Potter Set, Planet Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean Set, Oceans 11, 12, 13

6. At least 2 flat out awesome movies - Man on Fire, The Lives of Others, Gone Baby Gone, Blade Runner, Sunshine, Big Fish, The Prestige, No Country for Old Men, The Fall, Pans Labyrinth, etc

If you don't meet the requirements above then as MTV Cribs would tell you, you simply aren't a baller. But theres still hope, black friday is right around the corner.

I must be FREE BALLIN, baby!

PrimeBane

11-13-2008, 09:15 AM

I must be FREE BALLIN, baby!

Ew... put on some underwear then...

:p

johnnyknoxsvill

11-13-2008, 09:16 AM

Specs for Friday the 13th BD:

Paramount has unveiled final specs for the Blu-ray release of 'Friday the 13th,' which will come to high-def with even more bonus features and Dolby TrueHD audio.

As previously reported, Paramount has set a February 3 blu-ray release for the slasher classic, timed to coincide with a new standard DVD re-issue (and to prime the pump for the upcoming theatrical remake).

Full specs are now in, with the film receiving a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p video and (thanks to newly-discovered audio elements) an English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track. (Additional audio options include the original English Dolby 1.0 Mono, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround dubs, and English, French and Spanish subtitles.)

Previously announced extras include audio Commentary by director Sean Cunningham, a suite of featurettes ( "Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th," "Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham," "Friday the 13th - Special Reunion," "Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 1") and the theatrical trailer. Newly announced are two additional featurettes, "The Friday the 13th Chronicles - Part 1" and "Secrets Galore Behind the Gore - Tom Savini on Part 1."

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.

Hanky Panky

11-13-2008, 09:34 AM

Free Ballin' indeed :D

http://i33.tinypic.com/1zd9k46.gif

Tenbrouck

11-13-2008, 10:56 AM

I watched The Incredible Hulk on standard DVD the day it came out and if there is ANY movie that would translate better on Blu-ray, its that movie.

I sat there saying, "this would be awesome on blu-ray".

PrimeBane

11-13-2008, 10:56 AM

It IS awesome on Blu-ray :D

PrimeBane

11-13-2008, 11:16 AM

mmmm... pretty.... I want one :D

http://oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/images/Blu-ray-BDP-83_leftangle_hr.jpg

mikedanger

11-13-2008, 12:09 PM

You aren't a baller unless you own....

1. At least 2 epic movies - Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, 300, King Arthur, etc. At least 100 people have to die on camera. Weapons of choice would be sword or arrow.

2. At least 3 comic book movies - Batman Begins, Spiderman (1, 2, or 3), The Incredible Hulk (old or new), Iron Man, Hellboy (1 or 2), Daredevil, X-Men, Superman (everything but "Returns"), or even the animated DC or Marvel movies.

3. At least 3 animated movies - Monster House, Ratatouille, Cars, Wall-E, Open Season, Ice Age 1&2, Kung Fu Panda, etc. The more fur in the movie the better. i'm lacking in ths department...i buy animated movies in standard def so the kid can watch them in the truck...i do have sleeping beauty though

4. At least 2 purely fun movies - Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, Transformers, Cloverfield, Harry Potter 1-5, Casino Royale, I Am Legend, etc.

5. At least 2 Boxed Sets - The Godfather Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Harry Potter Set, Planet Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean Set, Oceans 11-13 no boxed sets :(

6. At least 2 flat out awesome movies - Man on Fire, The Lives of Others, Gone Baby Gone, Blade Runner, Sunshine, Big Fish, The Prestige, No Country for Old Men, The Fall, Pans Labyrinth, etc does "There Will Be Blood count?

If you don't meet the requirements above then as MTV Cribs would tell you, you simply aren't a baller. But theres still hope, black friday is right around the corner.

not a baller. :(

Chugga

11-13-2008, 12:18 PM

There Will Be Blood does count. Theres still hope for you being a baller. A man of your style and expertise should have the Godfather boxed set though. Theres no excuse for that. And should you decide to buy Spiderman 1 or 2 eventually those would count towards your comic book and boxed set quotas.

As for animated movies thats going to be difficult. Since you seem to like comic movies you could always go that route with animated movies. Justice League: The New Frontier is an awesome movie. The new Wolverine vs. Hulk that comes out in 09 looks great too.

ewto16

11-13-2008, 12:47 PM

Some blu-rays in Best Buys black friday ad for $16. Nothing Earth shattering, but some decent stuff.

SBrooks1

11-13-2008, 12:51 PM

Picked up Baraka this week. Looks absolutely amazing on my 60" Pioneer plasma. The DTS-HD MA soundtrack is killer as well. Great demo material.

Hanky Panky

11-13-2008, 12:53 PM

Some blu-rays in Best Buys black friday ad for $16. Nothing Earth shattering, but some decent stuff.

For those that didn't double dip yet, the Transformers blu for $10 is probably the best deal for that day.

Thankfully I didn't cave in and grab the HD-DVD version. :)

PrimeBane

11-13-2008, 12:56 PM

Might want to hold off yet on a Blu version of TF... there's rumors of an extended version arriving at some point. :(

grif32

11-13-2008, 01:07 PM

mmmm... pretty.... I want one :D

http://oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/images/Blu-ray-BDP-83_leftangle_hr.jpg

Wow thats sweet looking....

DAHUNTERMANNY

11-13-2008, 01:27 PM

Guess I'm officially one box set away from being a true baller. Anyone got a Matrix HD-DVD set to sell me. ;) :D

grif32

11-13-2008, 01:31 PM

TARGET WEEKLY AD,NOVEMBER 16-22,2008

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

Iron Man >>>> $19

Kung Fu Panda >>>> $19

Indiana Jones IV: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $19

This is way I WILL NOT buy anything the first week(s) it comes out. Great prices.

ewto16

11-13-2008, 01:59 PM

ewto16

11-13-2008, 02:00 PM

someguy6000

11-13-2008, 03:40 PM

nice prices

CoachB

11-13-2008, 03:55 PM

I have these extra Blu-Rays to trade:

Full Metal Jacket
Patriot
March Of the Penguins
Sarah Marshall
88 Minutes

grif32

11-13-2008, 04:42 PM

I have these extra Blu-Rays to trade:

Full Metal Jacket
Patriot
March Of the Penguins
Sarah Marshall
88 Minutes

Coach what are you looking for in trade for 88 minutes?

Thanks

cflames89

11-13-2008, 04:58 PM

Judging by my gerneral ignorance of what you are discussing, you could assume that I have not. ;)

Furious Five is a new straight to DVD movie about the characters.

Addicted 2 Collecting

11-13-2008, 05:03 PM

great deals on blu rays guys

http://search.inetvideo.com/search?p=Q&lbc=inetvideo&uid=300498689&ts=custom&w=blu%2dray&af=&method=and&view=grid&isort=price

cflames89

11-13-2008, 05:03 PM

Wall-E is said to contain a 6.1 DTS-HD MA audio track.

Anyone here actually rocking more than 5 speakers and a sub?

Hell, we don't even have a setup like that at work.

cflames89

11-13-2008, 05:06 PM

cflames89

11-13-2008, 05:15 PM

You aren't a baller unless you own....

1. At least 2 epic movies - Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, 300, King Arthur, etc. At least 100 people have to die on camera. Weapons of choice would be sword or arrow.

Kingdom of Heaven, 300, King Arthur for me

2. At least 3 comic book movies - Batman Begins, Spiderman (1, 2, or 3), The Incredible Hulk (old or new), Iron Man, Hellboy (1 or 2), Daredevil, X-Men, Superman (everything but "Returns"), or even the animated DC or Marvel movies.

Batman Begins, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, TMNT for me

3. At least 3 animated movies - Monster House, Ratatouille, Cars, Wall-E, Open Season, Ice Age 1&2, Kung Fu Panda, etc. The more fur in the movie the better.

The aformentioned Doctor Strange, TMNT, along with Cars, Sleeping Beauty and Kung Fu Panda

4. At least 2 purely fun movies - Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, Transformers, Cloverfield, Harry Potter 1-5, Casino Royale, I Am Legend, etc.

PotC: Curse of the Black Pearl, Transformers, I Am Legend, and I count both National Treasures in here as well

5. At least 2 Boxed Sets - The Godfather Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Harry Potter Set, Planet Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean Set, Oceans 11-13

I fail here as I only have Season 2 of Heroes so far

6. At least 2 flat out awesome movies - Man on Fire, The Lives of Others, Gone Baby Gone, Blade Runner, Sunshine, Big Fish, The Prestige, No Country for Old Men, The Fall, Pans Labyrinth, etc

This category is just subjective, as I feel all Blu-ray's I own are awesome movies, LOL!!!!!

cflames89

11-13-2008, 05:17 PM

Might want to hold off yet on a Blu version of TF... there's rumors of an extended version arriving at some point. :(

Yeah, I heard about that one earlier this week and almost lost my marbles.

WingNut 25

11-13-2008, 07:06 PM

Gotta grab Wall E next week. Is Tropic Thunder worth it?

cflames89

11-13-2008, 07:20 PM

Gotta grab Wall E next week. Is Tropic Thunder worth it?

I say yes, I laughed so hard I had a headache leaving the theater.

cflames89

11-13-2008, 08:33 PM

Damnit:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2055

PrimeBane

11-13-2008, 09:39 PM

Hell, we don't even have a setup like that at work.

At Futureshop? The hell you say... :p ;)

I'm sure your's is probably better than most as you know a thing or two... I look at the FS and BB around Calgary and just shake my head sometimes.

When I bought my Sony 720 from BB, they had it set up with an LCD and BD player... connected with a damn opticdal cable *palm to forehead*

WingNut 25

11-13-2008, 09:39 PM

2 years for the extended cuts? Horses--t I say!

PrimeBane

11-13-2008, 09:41 PM

Damnit:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2055

Can't say I'm surprised... I'll still buy them :)

WingNut 25

11-13-2008, 09:44 PM

No way I'm double dipping on LOTR. I want the extended cuts or nothing.

oaktown2000

11-13-2008, 09:59 PM

I can wait.....the upconverted DVDs can hold me over till then....I think :o

grif32

11-14-2008, 05:05 AM

It took me 5 years to final sit down and watch LOTR on DVD. I really enjoyed them but not something I think I could sit through just for PQ & AQ upgrade. So damn long.. But great movies.

grif32

11-14-2008, 05:18 AM

James Bond Blu-ray Collection Six-Pack (Dr. No / Die Another Day / Live and Let Die / For Your Eyes Only / From Russia with Love / Thunderball) (Amazon.com Exclusive) [Blu-ray] (1965)

$64.95 - One hell of a deal...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001DVVYEQ/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

cflames89

11-14-2008, 06:29 AM

At Futureshop? The hell you say... :p ;)

I'm sure your's is probably better than most as you know a thing or two... I look at the FS and BB around Calgary and just shake my head sometimes.

When I bought my Sony 720 from BB, they had it set up with an LCD and BD player... connected with a damn opticdal cable *palm to forehead*

LOL!!!!!!!

We are not afraid to burn money to open up HDMI cables, that is for sure........

cflames89

11-14-2008, 06:30 AM

Can't say I'm surprised... I'll still buy them :)

Same here. I will double dip on that, or I guess it will be triple then quadruple dipping on these...........

johnnyknoxsvill

11-14-2008, 07:13 AM

It took me 5 years to final sit down and watch LOTR on DVD. I really enjoyed them but not something I think I could sit through just for PQ & AQ upgrade. So damn long.. But great movies.

Randel from Clerks 2 explained those movies pretty good. The endings he suggested would of been funny.

HollandX

11-14-2008, 07:51 AM

watched kung fu blu last night.

he's such a silly panda.

Hanky Panky

11-14-2008, 08:24 AM

Might want to hold off yet on a Blu version of TF... there's rumors of an extended version arriving at some point. :(

I'm totally holding off on this because I'm expecting a double-dip around the release of the new movie.

Hmmmm...thx for the heads up then. Even at $10, I might hold off if there is an extended version in the works.

ewto16

11-14-2008, 08:30 AM

It will be hard for me to wait on the extended editions of the LOTR movies. I only have the Return of the King in the extended version and it is way better than the theater cut.

Hanky Panky

11-14-2008, 08:32 AM

It will be hard for me to wait on the extended editions of the LOTR movies. I only have the Return of the King in the extended version and it is way better than the theater cut.

Yeah...I own the dvds of all three and must say it's kind of annoying that you have to switch discs during a viewing.

I'm assuming the blu versions would eliminate this hassle right?

PrimeBane

11-14-2008, 09:22 AM

God I hope so...

Hanky Panky

11-14-2008, 09:28 AM

Ex. Return of the King runs 251 minutes so that would be interesting to see if they could cram it all on one disc w/o sacrificing PQ or audio.

PrimeBane

11-14-2008, 09:45 AM

King Kong on HD DVD (30 GB) was 188 minutes and barely fit without lossless audio (DD+ track)

IMO, they will be pushing it with a BD 50 to get the extended version to fit with a good video encode and lossless audio... on the plus side Warner/New Line has been using the VC-1 codec, so they'll have a much easier time fitting the movie than if they were encoding using AVC MPEG 4 (VC-1 tends to take up less space than AVC). I'd also expect a Dolby TruHD track rather than Uncompressed PCM or DTS-HD MA as I think it takes up less space as well.

cflames89

11-14-2008, 09:48 AM

Randel from Clerks 2 explained those movies pretty good. The endings he suggested would of been funny.

Blasphemy. :D

cflames89

11-14-2008, 09:51 AM

Yeah...I own the dvds of all three and must say it's kind of annoying that you have to switch discs during a viewing.

I'm assuming the blu versions would eliminate this hassle right?

I have no problem with the break. I take is a kind of intermission. :)

ewto16

11-14-2008, 11:19 AM

I'm guessing it would be 2 BD for the extended version of LOTR based on what Prime said about KK.

cflames89

11-14-2008, 11:26 AM

It will be interesting to see for sure.

grif32

11-14-2008, 11:28 AM

Wow no-one jumped on the Bonds BR deal on amazon?? To good to pass up for $10/BR..

ewto16

11-14-2008, 11:41 AM

Blu-ray not dead yet....

While the "HD streaming rulez!one11!1!" bandwagon was quickly filling up after Netflix announced that it would be bringing such a service to the Xbox 360, the numbers just don't substantiate the claims that physical discs are doomed anytime soon. Sure, for the budding technophile, streaming is just the next great thing, but for the average joe / jane, the tried and true disc still holds a great deal of importance. A recent study by market research firm SmithGeiger found that out of over 2,000 surveyed, "HDTV owners familiar with Blu-ray favor the format over downloading and streaming by a margin of nearly 10-to-1, with about 70% of respondents citing the fact that there's a physical disc to keep as a key factor in their decision to buy Blu-ray." It also found that 96% of BD users were "familiar with downloading and streaming services, but that two-thirds believe watching a movie on Blu-ray is a better overall entertainment experience." Sure, BD has its flaws, but not having to re-rent an HD film after a remarkably short 24-hour window sure is nice, huh?