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post #1 of 440
2/17/09 at 12:21pm
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Greetings,

This thread can be used for general discussion related to upcoming titles due for review, for member questions/comments or any other topics related to Blu-ray Disc reviews.


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post #2 of 440
3/4/09 at 10:21am
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Greetings,

The remainder of this week I hope to post Pinocchio, Australia, Cadillac Records and The French Connection II. It may depend on what else arrives in the meantime but that is the plan.


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post #3 of 440
3/4/09 at 11:21am
So I'll start. What ever happened to the Futurama review? Did the disc not arrive?

Seggers
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post #4 of 440
3/4/09 at 11:58am
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Greetings,

It arrived late (post street). If interest is high I will try to get to it this weekend. When titles arrive post street it creates a backlog for titles that are coming up the following week. Fox is notorious for titles arriving either very close to or beyond street date. Case and point being Austrailia which streeted yesterday and arrived this morning. This isn't always the case but unfortunately it is more often than not.

I cover as many as possible and try to ensure that new releases are consistently reviewed.

FYI - These titles from Fox never arrived:

The Passion of the Christ
Raging Bull
Donnie Darko

Lionsgate:

W.

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post #5 of 440
3/5/09 at 7:17pm
OK, so what joys can we look forward to in March then?

Seggers
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post #6 of 440
3/6/09 at 5:18am
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OK, so what joys can we look forward to in March then?

Seggers

Greetings,

Seggers, I can't help but detect a hint of sarcasm in your post (s) is it intentional?

In response to your question here is what is coming up in the next week or so (meaning that I currently have them):

Australia
Transporter 3
Cadillac Records
Let the right one in
French Connection II
Futurama: into the wild green yonder
A mighty heart (expect review week of 3/17)
The kite runner (expect review week of 3/17)
Things we lost in the fire (expect review week of 3/17)

Here are a few others that are slated for this month:

Seven pounds
Slumdog millionare
Marley and me
James Bond Collection Vol. 3
Never say never again
Bolt
The Robe
Watchmen: Tales of the black freighter and under the hood
The Princess Bride
Quantum of solace

There will be more and I will post back as I receive them. Some titles are hit and miss but most should arrive.

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post #7 of 440
3/7/09 at 10:23am
No sarcasm in the post. It was British in the post. I was wondering what films you were enjoying for March release.

Plus I was hoping to get some others in here and start off the thread.

Seggers
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post #8 of 440
3/7/09 at 11:06am
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Originally Posted by seggers View Post

No sarcasm in the post. It was British in the post. I was wondering what films you were enjoying for March release.

Plus I was hoping to get some others in here and start off the thread.

Seggers

Greetings,

Thought so but just wanted to be sure..


Thanks!
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post #9 of 440
3/7/09 at 11:23am
I would like to see a review of Akira
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post #10 of 440
3/7/09 at 1:11pm
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I would like to see a review of Akira

Greetings,

I didn't receive it for review. Sorry..

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post #11 of 440
3/10/09 at 12:16pm
Ralph are you going to be reviewing Role Models?
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post #12 of 440
3/11/09 at 10:39am
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Here are a few others that are slated for this month:

Seven pounds
Slumdog millionare
Marley and me
James Bond Collection Vol. 3
Never say never again
Bolt
The Robe
Watchmen: Tales of the black freighter and under the hood
The Princess Bride
Quantum of solace

There will be more and I will post back as I receive them. Some titles are hit and miss but most should arrive.

Cheers,

Whoa! That's quite a list you've got there Ralph. Sounds like this is going to take a few popcorn bags.
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post #13 of 440
3/11/09 at 12:07pm
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Greetings,

You're telling me! Fox just sent me The silence of the lambs as well...


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post #14 of 440
3/12/09 at 1:33pm
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Greetings,

These arrived yesterday and today. I also have Kite Runner, Things we lost in the fire, and A mighty heart. You can expect these reviews in the coming week or so..

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post #15 of 440
3/13/09 at 8:24am
Ralph.....quick question. Are you aware of any BDs that are full frame?

Reason for asking, I'm placing a pre order for Point Of No Return on BD at Deep Discount DVD. The specs say 1.33 full frame. Is this right? Or is it just a misprint.

I'm assuming these are all region 1 disks, also.

Thanks!
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post #16 of 440
3/13/09 at 1:19pm
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Ralph.....quick question. Are you aware of any BDs that are full frame?

Reason for asking, I'm placing a pre order for Point Of No Return on BD at Deep Discount DVD. The specs say 1.33 full frame. Is this right? Or is it just a misprint.

I'm assuming these are all region 1 disks, also.

Thanks!

Greetings,

By full frame I assume that you mean pan and scan to 1.33:1 from a widescreen original aspect ratio and the answer is not that I am aware of. I would say that is a misprint.


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post #17 of 440
3/14/09 at 4:42pm
Hi Ralph,

I don't see it mentioned anywhere, but about a review of the excellent documentary
style of the blu-ray titled "BARAKA".
I am surprised, to say the least, to haven't read a review yet of this "FIRST" in the history of Blu-Ray, from yourself.

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Bob
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post #18 of 440
3/14/09 at 5:54pm
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Greetings,

I won't be covering Baraka..


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post #19 of 440
3/14/09 at 6:04pm
Why?
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post #20 of 440
3/14/09 at 6:54pm
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Why?

Greetings,

Because it wasn't sent to me for review coverage...sorry. If the opportunity presents itself I will.

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post #21 of 440
3/15/09 at 4:44pm
Thanks Ralph for your reply.

I hope that at least you own this title (Baraka) in your own personal collection.

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_____ Bob
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post #22 of 440
3/15/09 at 7:55pm
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Ralph.....quick question. Are you aware of any BDs that are full frame?

Reason for asking, I'm placing a pre order for Point Of No Return on BD at Deep Discount DVD. The specs say 1.33 full frame. Is this right? Or is it just a misprint.

I'm assuming these are all region 1 disks, also.

Thanks!

The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Justice League: Season 1
Over Alaska In High Definition
Over America In High Definition
Over California In High Definition
Pinocchio
Washington the Beautiful In High Definition
Yukikaze
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post #23 of 440
3/20/09 at 6:48am
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Greetings,

Seven pounds
Ghosts of Mars
The One
Seven pounds
Quantum of Solace (arrived this morning)
Never say never again (arrived this morning)


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post #24 of 440
3/20/09 at 9:37pm
Hey Ralph,

Can you recall and list your TOP 10 movies reviews (in order) by "OVER ALL" score since you started this forum? I have yet to find a perfect score of 100... I believe Batman was a 97, has there been any higher?

I appreciate & value your opinion and need to build a quick Blu Ray library collection for demoing my new RS20 theater. Thanks for your help!

Steve
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post #25 of 440
3/21/09 at 1:18pm
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Hey Ralph,

Can you recall and list your TOP 10 movies reviews (in order) by "OVER ALL" score since you started this forum? I have yet to find a perfect score of 100... I believe Batman was a 97, has there been any higher?

I appreciate & value your opinion and need to build a quick Blu Ray library collection for demoing my new RS20 theater. Thanks for your help!

Steve

This might be a good place to start....

Seggers

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1037108
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post #26 of 440
3/22/09 at 7:15am
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Originally Posted by GB Steve View Post

Hey Ralph,

Can you recall and list your TOP 10 movies reviews (in order) by "OVER ALL" score since you started this forum? I have yet to find a perfect score of 100... I believe Batman was a 97, has there been any higher?

I appreciate & value your opinion and need to build a quick Blu Ray library collection for demoing my new RS20 theater. Thanks for your help!

Steve

Greetings,

OK. Here is a list of some of the top scores I have given. Remember these are just from a technical standpoint and may not be THE best film's. Here they are:

Kung Fu Panda - 100
Bolt - 100
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - 99
I, Robot - 96
No country for old men - 96
Dark Knight - 95
Saawariya - 95
Transporter 3 - 95
Ironman - 95
National Treasure 2 - 95
Jumper - 95
Transformers - 94
Rambo - 93
Forbidden Kingdom - 93
Cloverfield - 92

There are others but these should get you started. You can also check my recommended Blu-ray Discs Thread as well..

Here is a link to that thread:

AVS Blu-ray Reviewer Recommended Discs

Cheers,
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post #27 of 440
3/22/09 at 3:52pm
Thank Ralph!!

That is exactly what I was looking for....I wanted to see your TOP list in chronological order based on your technical rating scores. I have seen the page you referenced, however I believe the titles are not ranked in order by your category rating score.

Thanks for spending the time to provide us this info, I appreciate it. Just an idea: It maybe a nice way to update your favorite page layout, if it's not too time consuming.

Thanks again!

Steve
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post #28 of 440
3/22/09 at 7:10pm
Is that Rambo 1?
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post #29 of 440
3/23/09 at 1:48am
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Is that Rambo 1?
Thanks

Greetings,

No. The original was called First Blood. This is the last film which was titled Rambo.


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post #30 of 440
3/24/09 at 1:22pm
Would love to see a review of the Batman Anthology on bluray and Gotham Knight.
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