Have any of you seen Blade Runner on blu-ray or hd-dvd?
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Have any of you seen Blade Runner on blu-ray or hd-dvd?
love that movie.. no hd or blueray
Yes, own the box set with all versions...two - :thumbup:
Saw it in 1080i on HDNet, but never in 1080p. It stands up wonderfully with it's age. Other oldies I would recommend that stand up well and look great in HiDef:
Aliens
The Thing (Carpenter's)
American Graffiti
Close Encounters
Cool Hand Luke
Really looking forward to watching tv and playing games in 1080p.... which should be able to happen today. Freight company is shipping my 73" tv sometime after 11am so I can finally retire my 10 year old 48" Mitsubishi rear projection 1080i. She already has a good home to go to and will make a new family very happy.
Blade Runner Blu is amazing (just ask Bart) ;-)
A few classics that were mastered in HD well and stand the test of time:
Day the Earth Stood Still
The Searchers
2001
Sleeping Beauty
Newest addition, recent theatrical Star Trek, super visuals and outstanding soundtrack!
Ceck 'em out if you haven't already......
Best,
whats better BLUE-RAY or HD
I was originally in the HD DVD camp, but once the format war ended with Blu Ray the heir apparent, bought a dual format (HD DVD and Blu Ray) unit, so I could continue using my existing HD DVD titles, while enjoying the new releases Blu had to offer.
I have since replaced my HD DVD titles with their Blu counterparts, with a few exceptions, and gone strictly Blu with an Oppo BDP-83.
Superb playback of all high def audio codecs (Dolby Tru HD and DTS Master HD) as well as top rated DVD upconversion.
Kind of a moot point as to which is better, unless you buy a dual format player, of which there a only really two, and neither of which being properly supported by the manufacturer, IMHO.
That was really the biggest reason I bails out on dula format and went with Oppo, superb customer service!
Best,
I own the HD briefcase and the Blu-Ray box set. And I agree, the absolute finest restoration I have seen of an older movie, and it just happens to be my favorite movie of all time.
:thumbup: Bart
I see all these older movies come out in Blu-Ray but I wonder how great can they be. They were not shot in High def way back when. But is sounds like they have been doing a good job with it.
I did see one flew over the cuckoos nest the other day at BB and thought, why would you need that in Blu-Ray? I like the movie, but Blu-Ray?
James, where did you get your Oppo? I have an older region free Oppo and I love it but it is only 720p. We just recently got a nice TV for the bedroom (our Xmas present to eachother) and I want a region free Oppo Blu-Ray player for it. Did you just get yours on Feebay or something?
Bart
What's the point of this regional thing?...to make money:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
No, so I can watch foreign DVDs!! I watch lots of imports that are not released here in the States. So, if you have a region free DVD player, you can watch movies from all over the world, in NTSC or PAL, DVDs, VCDs, M-PEG CDs, etc. For example, if I put a PAL DVD in my PS3 it will give me an error that says, "incorrect DVD format" or something like that. In my Oppo it plays fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Harness
Another great example is that in the UK the entire Tick animated series was released on DVD, and in the US, we only released season one and two minus a few episodes. So I bought the UK version and I can watch them on my region free Oppo player! SPOOOOOOOON! :D
Bart
It definitely depends. For example, the Blade Runner blu-ray is phenomenal. The Road Warrior blu-ray is very good when compared to the standard version. I also bought Full Metal Jacket on blu-ray and it was good, but nothing to write home about. So I think it really depends on how much care they put into the restoration. But yeah, newer films are gonna look way better since they were shot with the intension to go to an HD format anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrnCnn
Still, I find that the PS3 does an excellent job upconverting standard DVDs. My Lord of The Rings box set still looks awesome.
Bart
SPOON!
Classic, first comic ever read that made milk squirt outta my nose. Kind of like reading a post from L Bud;-)
Seems alot of HD remasters are direct conversions of their DVD counterparts, but on occasion, someone seems to care enough to go the extra mile and do a transfer wothy of high def, like the ones I mentioned above.
The other bonus is high def audio codecs, usually uncompressed, that blow the doors off what is on the DVD version.
Bart, bought my Oppo direct.
That particular one is not region hacked, but there are now hacks available from 3rd parties for it. Oppo is famous for it's region free DVD players, but were not allowed to for the Blu player in the licenseing agreement from the Blu Ray Autority Consortium.....
Best,
So that would explain the price tags like this I keep seeing?Quote:
Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966
http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-OPPO-B...item414bfb5bb4
Are you saying that these players will be region free but yet they WILL NOT work with a non-US Blu-ray disc? Or are you just saying Oppo is "not allowed" to make it work and people have to do it on their own?
Bart
What I meant was,Why does it have to be regional?Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
I realize there are different formats,but why are "stuck or placed" in different regions?
I've heard if you rent a movie on the East coast, it won't play in a player bought on the West coast.(Myth?)
ps Tick was great!
I believe it has to do with international copyright laws. For an in depth explanation, see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_codeQuote:
Originally Posted by Scott Harness
There are region encodings and then there are video formats (NTSC and PAL). Most of Europe is PAL, whereas the US is NTSC. So the region free players will let you play both PAL and NTSC formats. 99% of all "normal" store bought DVD players will not have the hardware do decode and convert a PAL signal to NTSC.
And yes, the Tick animated is one of my all time favorite cartoons. If you liked the Tick, you will likely love the Venture Bros. :yes:
Bart
Oppo BDP-83 direct from Oppo: $499Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Oppo was not allowed to implimemt the region hack. Can be done by 3rd parry.
Best,
So, the question still remains. Which is better??? Beta or VHS?!? :_confused
Thanks for the infoQuote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Beta;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobrajet
Laser Disc! The original HD.:bwgy:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobrajet
I sat through G.I.Joe: The Rise of Cobra the other day. OMFG what a travesty.
Here's what I don't understand:
1) Who the hell cares about the 1980s G.I. Joe line of toys, comics and cartoons?
2) The answer: The fans of course (I.E. the kids that played with the toys, read the comics, and watched the cartoons) and likely no one else!
3) Why does Hollywood make movies?
4) The answer: To make money.
5) Who in their right mind thought that it would be a good idea to make a G.I.Joe movie that is the cinematic equivalent of kicking all the fans in the nuts?
And here's a movie where all the nonsense going on I could deal with because it is a movie based on a really cheesey comic/cartoon/toy for kids. So I can handle the "nanomites" and some of the other crazy stuff.
What I can't handle however, is the damn near complete abandonment of the original characters. Save for Snake Eyes which looked pretty damn good and almost identical to the original toy design, everyone else in the film was completely RUINED. Storm Shadow looked like a J-rocker. The Baroness DOES NOT become a "good guy". And Cobra Commander? My nuts STILL hurt from that one.
Bart
I'm finding that the best thing is older movies that have been "upgraded"--I've never seen Big Trouble in Little China look so good, and Silence of the Lambs was gorgeous as well. It's no real feat to make the new Star Trek look great, but what they've done with some of those older ones is amazing.
Love that movie!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiredgoon
Do any of you know if 3-D can be viewed at home with any amount of quality. I saw Avatar in 3d at an IMAX theatre and I was ducking as stuff whizzed past my head--it was "that real" Im just not much of a "going out to the movies" kinda guy so I'd love to get that experience from the comfort of my own living room
3D-TV is right on the horizon from manufacturers like Toshiba and Sony. Check-out CES 2010 on the web, and you'll see the Toshiba #ZX900 cell series TV available in 55" & 65" that upconverts standard 2-D into "simulated" 3-D.
Visit www.SonyStyle.com and you'll find Sony is at the brink of having true 3D-TV accompanied by shutter-release eye glasses where both its new Bravia TV & 3D electronic shutter eyeglasses will accomplish "true" 3-D in the home. This year 2010 will have many technological breakthroughs in home video entertainment, and they say 3D content will be available in cable broadcast in 2011 from your local TV Cable Provider.
As mentioned earlier in this thread, the OPPO BDP-83 is quite impressive. However, Sony has two new models of a 400-Disc Changer that plays Blu-Ray, SD-DVD, and CD-Audio all in one unit carasel. Just permanently load your entire collection of discs (BD/DVD/CD) and forget it. Everything in your entire disc library is available at the touch of your remote control (no more getting up off the sofa to pick-out a single disc). Plus, they have a single "rent slot" upfront for playing a single disc without pulling out the entire carasel tray (true genious). A versatile Sony 400-Disc Changer will be one of my purchases later this year.
Years ago it was BetaMax (Sony) vs VHS (JVC) war where VHS (JVC) was the winner. Last year, it was HD-DVD (Toshiba) vs Blu-Ray (Sony) war where Blu-Ray (Sony) was the winner. Since Blu-Ray discs are so expensive, I would rather "rent" them first before buying. To my knowledge, NetFlix is the only place you can "rent" Blu-Ray movies. When you find a movie that is truly a keeper, then you can buy the Blu-Ray version for your permanent video library.
X2 just watched last night for the first time in hd excellent restoration.Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
VHS
Gave my new 73" DLP it's maiden power up last night. HDMI Bluray w/ District 9..... !@#!!!!!!!!!!! Best money I spent all year.
Planning on watching The Thing tonight with some friends over.
Next step is to upgrade the receiver w/ an HDMI compat one. Maybe this weekend. ;)
Also, not exactly old flicks, but for films that look really good in 1080p, consider Wall-E, Serenity, and even Riddick. They stand out in my book as some of the best looking hi-def flicks, though not exactly the best flicks, heh.
Yeah, it's awesome because you actually really SEE the vehicles in HD. All the little details are clear now. Pretty sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXR
Bart
Any market for a working Laser Disk with about 50 titles?
Shipping would be a killer. The disks are heavy.
Just one of the many weird things I have collected.
Roy
Probably to a collector, especially if you have some of the rare LD titles like some of the special editions and Criterion stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by newthings
Bart
Serenity is excellent, but to be honest I'm biased. I loved Firefly from the day it premiered. I'm still choked they cancelled it and it's been years. Be careful though, it's a gateway series--next thing you know you'll be buying all 7 seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
I could not get into Firefly, but I fully enjoyed Serenity.
Watched Leon: The Professional in 1080p this weekend. I almost forgot what a ride that movie is.
One of my all time favs. Luc Besson's best picture ever, imo. Also one of my favorite Gary Oldman performances. Is the Blu-ray version uncut?Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
Bart
Wow, ya know, I can not recall. I have seen the movie so much (even own the DC on DVD) that I don't know what is added footage anymore. I actually borrowed the movie from a work mate and gave it back so totally unsure. <- FAIL :|Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
The main things cut out were a lot of the extra hits Leon goes on with the girl. Like the one where she goes to the door and he is waiting with the bolt cutters...Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
Bart
Doesnt the DC expand on the weird "love/relationship" shared between them and much of that is taken out of the theatrical? Damn, it might be that I have never seen the theatrical release then cause I recall all of that and dont recall never seeing it without that stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
IIRC, Leon: The Professional is the complete as to where The Professional is the theatrical release? I could be wrong. I need to look this up, heh.
Correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
I'm not 100% sure either, but I think "The Professional" was the US Release title and the cut version while "Leon" was the European title and was uncut.Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
Either way, just a phenomenal film. I really like some of Luc Besson's stuff. And for some reason I still haven't seen La Femme Nikita. Gotta put that at the top of the queue...
Bart