June Blu-ray Disc releases

Patton is supposed to be a reference quality disc that I am really looking forward to.

I'm definitely looking forward to the reviews on the old war movies (Patton, Battle of Britain, and A Bridge Too Far) but some of the newer titles should be interesting as well.

So when will we star seeing these reviews Mr. Potts?

Definitely hope so, this is one of my favorite movies

Sounds great Ralph... I was just teasing anyway. I know you get them done as quickly as you can.

I suspect Patton will fly off the shelves as a Father's Day gift. Great timing.

I will be highly anticipating the review for several of those titles Ralph (especially Patton). Thanks for your time and effort, I enjoy your reviews.

Let's just hope that they put the subtitles for "The Longest Day" where they belong!!! (That would be in the 2.40:1 image area as seen in the theater when film was projected, not in the black bar below the image). That way, those of us with CIH projection systems can actually enjoy the film without compromising image size....

Vern

I've got all three of the WW II movies on SD DVD's, so I'll be curious to know how the BluRay discs compare to the SD DVD's. Ralph, is there any way for you to make this comparison during your review?

Cal68

Hi Ralph,

Off topic here but will you be reviewing The Air I Breathe with Kevin Bacon this month?

Thanks,
Tom

George C. Scott portrayed Gen. Patton so well, you'll think you're watching a documentary! Masterful performance by the late Mr. Scott.

You are in for a treat. Truly a great movie.

Ralph,

I am really jealous right now.

Ralph,

Will you be reviewing the Dirty Harry Collection?

Chad

In the review for The Longest Day, I'd be interested in a comparison to the 2 DVD versions that have been out. While the 2nd release was anamorphic, which allowed the subtitles to be read when the movie was in the correct aspect ratio, the image seemed noticeably softer than the non-anamorphic version. It was one of the first two DVDs I bought, so if the Blu-ray is a big improvement I will probably triple dip on it.

Well there are plenty on that list that are must buys for me Ralph and I can't wait to see signs on BD. Looking forward to your impressions regarding the soundtrack. Anyway so far it looks to me like you are doing a wonderful job here!

Ray

Eagerly awaiting the write up!

I'm so excited about the WWII movies, that I'm tempted to buy my dad a blu-ray player for father's day... except he doesn't have an HDTV (only ED).

June's the best month in quite a while for quality catalog releases. Maybe the best month yet.

Ralph, one notable absence from your review list is Sony's Persepolis which is due towards the end of the month. This movie is radically different than any other animation on Blu-ray to date. If you get the opportunity, I'd highly recommend giving it a look.

I'd like to see the Dirty Harry collection also expected in June on that list.

Good to see the initial Patton impressions are good. I actually thought the DVD looked pretty good, so this is one I definitely can't wait to get.

No problem Ralph. Maybe someone else will buy the BluRay disc and post a comparison somewhere.

Apart from your postings, do you recommend any other sites that post reviews of BluRay discs? I'm trying to be choosy in deciding which BluRay disc to buy, and just wondered whether you had any tips for a BluRay newbie. For example, I remember reading somewhere that there was a problem with one of the BluRay discs in the "Die Hard" collection, but I did not pay much attention to it at the time because I had not chosen sides in the HD/BluRay format war, and now I cannot remember where I saw the review! So I've been holding off buying the "Die Hard" collection until I figure this out!

Thanks for your help.

Cal68

Looking forward to BD release for "Saving Private Ryan", I know someday it will happen.