SimpleG Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Highlander 4k up for preorder https://www.amazon.com/Highlander-Christopher-Lambert/dp/B09B59KLSK/ref=tmm_frk_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664923539&sr=8-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 One of the greatest films of all time, hands down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShreddieMercury Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I just received the new Fright Night 4K disc in the mail yesterday, super excited about that. When I recently found out that Series X could play UHD's, I jumped on a couple and I have to say, the difference in quality is staggering. I've always preferred physical media and have a healthy collection of Blu Rays, but I didn't expect the difference in 4K content to be as obvious and amazing as it is. However, I really think this only applies to movies that were shot on film. I can't imagine digitally shot movies would have the same richness and depth of color. So I've opted for the most part for older movies that didn't originally have great transfers. The recent release of Lost Boys is amazing as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 hours ago, ShreddieMercuryRising said: I just received the new Fright Night 4K disc in the mail yesterday, super excited about that. When I recently found out that Series X could play UHD's, I jumped on a couple and I have to say, the difference in quality is staggering. I've always preferred physical media and have a healthy collection of Blu Rays, but I didn't expect the difference in 4K content to be as obvious and amazing as it is. However, I really think this only applies to movies that were shot on film. I can't imagine digitally shot movies would have the same richness and depth of color. So I've opted for the most part for older movies that didn't originally have great transfers. The recent release of Lost Boys is amazing as well. I still find, even on older 2d animated movies, that there is enough of a difference to warrant a new purchase for the colour. Well if you have the blu-ray, then I say you’re good enough with 4K upscaling. Some of the newer CG Films can show a huge uptick in colours/sharpness. Plus if you have an Atmos system, Disney and Fox keep them to the 4K disc only. I’ve even bought the 4K disc and the separate 3D release on some features (Incredibles 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor Ragnorok, Spider-Man: Spider-Verse/Homecoming/Far from Home/No Way Home(soon) and a few others) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 So not only did I receive my amazing 4K steelbook of Reservoir Dogs from Best Buy BUT ... Criterion announced 'Dazed & Confused' in 4K releasing February of 2023!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdeaOfEvil Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 4k discs are getting way too expensive these days. $50 msrp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Hoping to find some time soon cause I got my Best Buy Top Gun Maverick Steelbook beside me. That Atmos Track is going to be nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 3 hours ago, IdeaOfEvil said: 4k discs are getting way too expensive these days. $50 msrp? Criterion Collection discs are always far more than most, hence why most wait for the B&N 50% off deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 19 hours ago, SoberChef said: Criterion Collection discs are always far more than most, hence why most wait for the B&N 50% off deals. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/the-criterion-collection/_/N-1p0i 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5timechamp Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Much more picky in what I actually buy physical… games and movies (specially with how BS gaming discs have become). But I still need physical… I better late than never got BlackHawk Down 4K, finally extended edition in High Quality, I have now bought this in every format available to me Batman Long Halloween Complete.. the combined 2 parts look great next to The Batman and Dark Knight Returns Gotta get Top Gun, Godzilla vs Kong, and Man of Steel (so Snyder Cut doesnt get lonesome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Amazon is having a sale . I picked up Lost Boys 4k, Looper 4k, Everything Everywhere All At Once 4k, X , and Interstellar 4k for about $60. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Sorry if this has been asked a million times already in this thread, but which 4k player are you all using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Nokra said: Sorry if this has been asked a million times already in this thread, but which 4k player are you all using? I just utilize my Series X for 4K playback. I know there are dedicated players but spending an additional $500 on a "single use item" just strikes me as a bit absurd in a way. For those curious as to the "single use item" phrase, if you know Alton Brown's kitchen philosophy, then you'll get it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Nokra said: Sorry if this has been asked a million times already in this thread, but which 4k player are you all using? SONY UBP-X800M2 I find it does a good job of upscaling non 4k formats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I was able to grab an Oppo-203 just when announced they would no longer be making them. Plus I bought a $40-50 chip that makes it region free too for my 3D imports. The PS5 and Series X are my backups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5timechamp Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 12:33 PM, sblfilms said: I buy movies in physical media that has some display value to me in addition to the content. For example, I bought the incredible Godzilla collection from criterion https://www.amazon.com/GODZILLA-SHOWA-ERA-1954-1975-Criterion-Collection/dp/B07VLJ9KB6/ref=asc_df_B07VLJ9KB6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385487166216&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5242573634149265055&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027845&hvtargid=pla-835980665948&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=84258331128&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385487166216&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5242573634149265055&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027845&hvtargid=pla-835980665948 The thing has really gorgeous art, and the case is very large (maybe 16x8?). If Criterion could please do a similar effort on the Millenium series… they need to clean up the lighting on a few of those but mostly I want Godzilla GMK upscaled and with proper subtitles… I would even endure Final Wars Gamera trilogy is worthy of Criterion treatment too… maybe with the new film being made Didnt know Mask of Zorro was already on 4K f’n Martin Campbell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 there hasn’t been a ton that i’ve wanted to but lately. i purchased bullet train and bodies bodies bodies recently (4k and blu ray respectively). i have Pearl coming in soon. will prob grab a few things for black friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erehwon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I haven't had a lot that I've wanted to buy lately. I'm waiting for them to announce a physical release of the clone wars the final season and the mandalorian. Is Disney not wanting to release these and keep them on DIsney+? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 7:03 AM, SimpleG said: SONY UBP-X800M2 I find it does a good job of upscaling non 4k formats. I think I might go for this model also. I was looking at the Panasonic DP-UB820-K since it also had some great reviews and was 20% off on Amazon ($397), but its Blu-rays are region locked to Region A, and a significant portion of my Blu-rays were purchased in Germany (Region B). I knew DVDs could be region locked, but I could have sworn I had read that Blu-rays were region free by default. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Nokra said: I think I might go for this model also. I was looking at the Panasonic DP-UB820-K since it also had some great reviews and was 20% off on Amazon ($397), but its Blu-rays are region locked to Region A, and a significant portion of my Blu-rays were purchased in Germany (Region B). I knew DVDs could be region locked, but I could have sworn I had read that Blu-rays were region free by default. 4k aren't but blu rays are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 11:34 PM, erehwon said: I haven't had a lot that I've wanted to buy lately. I'm waiting for them to announce a physical release of the clone wars the final season and the mandalorian. Is Disney not wanting to release these and keep them on DIsney+? Sorry to burst your bubble but the mouse is very anti putting things on physical media since they launched Disney+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I'll be getting every version of Terrifier 2 that is sold. Including a VHS version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I ended up doing a (comparatively) major home theater upgrade for myself this Black Friday. I already had a pretty cheap Samsung 4K TV (IIRC it was around $250 or 300 from Costco) and I bought the above 4K Blu-ray player (Sony UBP-X800M2) and also bought the Vizio M51ax-J6 5.1 sound bar. Just rewatching Rings of Power on Prime with it was awesome... My first time ever having Dolby Atmos at home. Tomorrow I'll get the Blu-ray player hooked up and make Lord of the Rings UHD my first 4K movie with Dolby Atmos at home. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 good sound is a game changer. more than going from 1080 to 4k imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, johnny said: good sound is a game changer. more than going from 1080 to 4k imo. It really is. One awesome thing I'm already noticing, for example, is that just having the voices and music separated out to the center and surround speakers, respectively, really helps to hear both of them so much better. It's making me appreciate the music in Rings of Power even more. This separation is probably old news to everyone else but like I said, this is the first time I've had actual surround sound in my movies at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, Nokra said: It really is. One awesome thing I'm already noticing, for example, is that just having the voices and music separated out to the center and surround speakers, respectively, really helps to hear both of them so much better. It's making me appreciate the music in Rings of Power even more. This separation is probably old news to everyone else but like I said, this is the first time I've had actual surround sound in my movies at home. yeah, i never have a problem hearing things in a movie theatre but just base tv speakers i either need the volume jacked way up or subtitles on or i’ll miss things. with surround the need for that goes down (but it sounds awesome so you’ll listen to things louder more often lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 When my journey/addiction started for this. I was watching on a 25” RCA Stereo and then I added a 5.1 RCA HTiB and my world was forever changed. This all stemmed from a used electronics store at the mall behind my house. They had The Empire Strike Back on a simple stereo speaker setup and I was in love with the sound. Since then I think I’ve upgraded my receiver 5 or 6 times with each sound format upgrade (DD, DTS, EX/ES, PCM, TrueHD, Atmos, DTS: Pro X, and Auro 3D) Kind of admit I sort of have the same problem with my digital projectors sometimes, but being broke helps stop that habit. . . .although I could use a new screen to take advantage of HDR on my 4K discs/streaming to really make my colours pop. They look great now but I know they can sing with the right material 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 O. M. G. THIS IS ART Collector's Edition (All Hallow's Eve, Terrifier, Terrifier 2 +Toy +VHS +Book +Artcards +Stickers +Poster +Sunglasses) (2022) SHOP.UMBRELLAENT.COM.AU All Hallow's Eve While watching two children on Halloween night, a babysitter finds an old VHS tape in the kids' trick or treat bag. The tape features three tales of terror, all linked together by a murderous clown. As the night goes on strange things begin to occur in the house. It isn't long before the babysitter learns the horrifying truth... the maniacal clown is slowly working his way into her reality... Took me all of 45 seconds from when I saw that to when I ordered it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I got this during the Criterion sale. If anything I'll get some street cred with @Greatoneshere Three Films by Luis Buñuel WWW.CRITERION.COM More than four decades after he took a razor blade to an eyeball and shocked the world with Un chien andalou, arch-iconoclast Luis Buñuel capped his astonishing career with three final provocations—The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The Phantom of Liberty, and That Obscure Object of Desire—in which his renegade, free-associating surrealism reached its audacious, self-detonating endgame. Working with... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: I got this during the Criterion sale. If anything I'll get some street cred with @Greatoneshere Three Films by Luis Buñuel WWW.CRITERION.COM More than four decades after he took a razor blade to an eyeball and shocked the world with Un chien andalou, arch-iconoclast Luis Buñuel capped his astonishing career with three final provocations—The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The Phantom of Liberty, and That Obscure Object of Desire—in which his renegade, free-associating surrealism reached its audacious, self-detonating endgame. Working with... That is legit movie street cred, no question - nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Highlander 4K on sale for $12.49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 So just a quick update, while I have gotten an absurd amount of films the last few weeks, I want to say I recently upgraded my center channel to a Klipsch RP-504C (for a whopping $300 - formerly had the R-50C) and as I hooked up this gigantic monstrosity of a center channel, only to ask myself "Why doesn't this sound as good as you believe it should!?" I did a little digging and low & behold I not only discovered the Atmos settings through my Xbox Series X, but also a whole other set of tuning options through my Denon receiver (fuck I need to upgrade this later in the year as its an AVR X1300) so now my entire 7.1 setup sounds like I have never had the pleasure of hearing it every before!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Groundhog Day - 4K The Menu - Blu Ray (thanks Disney!) Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead - 4K Blade Runner: The Final Cut 4K Leon: The Professional 4K A Better Tomorrow - Blu-Ray Live Die Repeat 4K Dressed to Kill 4K In Bruges 4K Django Special Edition 4K (Arrow) Platoon 4K Back to the Future 4K Trilogy Wild Things Unrated 4K Gremlins 4K Predator 4K (Sounds phenomenal!) Mattrats Special Edition Blu Ray Superman 1978 & Man of Steel 4K's Terrifier 2 4K & Blu Ray Steelbook Highlander 4K Yeah wow that's a lot! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Cool thread. I'm slowly getting back into buying physical movies and games. I went full digital for years it seems and there's something oddly unfulfilling to me about it. I like having a library like with my books which I never "gave up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I’m m low on funds to spend, but Xmas gift cards came in handy. Up 3D used for $12 Rick and Morty Season 6 steelbook preordered Spider-Man: No Way Home 3D (Region B Locked) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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