Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[4-earredwonder]

Two others I was considering:
“On The Town” and “Anchors Aweigh”... any suggestions on which is better?

I'd eventually get them both. I also watched the Warner Archive restoration of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and love that too.

Read the review at blu~ray.com: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Seven-Brides-for-Seven-Brothers-Blu-ray/134406/#Review

 

[4-earredwonder]

BTW, Skherbeck, blu~ray.com trashed both On The Town and Anchors Aweigh in the video department, especially the latter which crammed almost 140 minutes on a BD~25 disc. Maybe it's wise to wait for a Warner Archive restoration for both films.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/On-the-Town-Blu-ray/43530/#Review
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Anchors-Aweigh-Blu-ray/102604/#Review

 

[skherbeck]

BTW, Skherbeck, blu~ray.com trashed both On The Town and Anchors Aweigh in the video department, especially the latter which crammed almost 140 minutes on a BD~25 disc. Maybe it's wise to wait for a Warner Archive restoration for both films.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/On-the-Town-Blu-ray/43530/#Review
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Anchors-Aweigh-Blu-ray/102604/#Review

You just saved me some money! Thanks

 

[kap'n krunch]

the Criterion people do have the best transfers ever.. I got a few of theirs ... "Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios", "My Man Godfrey", "The Princess bride" and "Monterrey Pop"...dang...

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I picked up the new Mission Impossible movie today....instead of just getting the usual blu ray version I got the 4k version which also has the standard blu ray...it was only $2 more....this way when I convert to 4k I can have some content...I don't buy many movies anymore...just the Bond movies and any in this MI series

 

[4-earredwonder]

the Criterion people do have the best transfers ever.. I got a few of theirs ... "Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios", "My Man Godfrey", "The Princess bride" and "Monterrey Pop"...dang...

I just received the Criterion "Ingmar Bergman Collection..." 39 movies on 30 discs, some remastered in 4K from Amazon for under $150. A gorgeous box set which I've yet to crack open.

I still wonder why Criterion hasn't embraced the 4K route as of yet since they have been remastering almost all of their current BD~Vs from 4K remasters.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I picked up the new Mission Impossible movie today....instead of just getting the usual blu ray version I got the 4k version which also has the standard blu ray...it was only $2 more....this way when I convert to 4k I can have some content...I don't buy many movies anymore...just the Bond movies and any in this MI series

I thought you did go the 4K route Clinty. They say you need a 65"{ or larger] screen to appreciate the 4K upgrade, but that's BS because on my 55' LG OLED bedroom TV I can plainly see the 4K difference ..... in spades. Especially when Dolby Vision and HDR is applied.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I thought you did go the 4K route Clinty. They say you need a 65"{ or larger] screen to appreciate the 4K upgrade, but that's BS because on my 55' LG OLED bedroom TV I can plainly see the 4K difference ..... in spades. Especially when Dolby Vision and HDR is applied.

I've been eyeing the LG 77 inch OLED...still some things that I'm not pleased with the technology...things that wouldn't bother a lot of people...but I can spot them everytime I see an OLED screen..

 

[timothyemerson]

I just received the Criterion "Ingmar Bergman Collection..." 39 movies on 30 discs, some remastered in 4K from Amazon for under $150. A gorgeous box set which I've yet to crack open.

I still wonder why Criterion hasn't embraced the 4K route as of yet since they have been remastering almost all of their current BD~Vs from 4K remasters.

Nice. It's back up to almost full price on Barnes and Noble since being half price yesterday. Looks like I missed the boat but it's apparently getting a UK release next year so might pick it up then if it gets a decent price drop. I'd bust it open now and just check that you got all of the discs as I've read reviews where some customers have received 2 of 1 disc and missed out on another.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I've been eyeing the LG 77 inch OLED...still some things that I'm not pleased with the technology...things that wouldn't bother a lot of people...but I can spot them everytime I see an OLED screen..

Does that version do 3D because, IMO, the OLED 3D is simply astounding. Most 3D movies look like true 4K.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Nice. It's back up to almost full price on Barnes and Noble since being half price yesterday. Looks like I missed the boat but it's apparently getting a UK release next year so might pick it up then if it gets a decent price drop. I'd bust it open now and just check that you got all of the discs as I've read reviews where some customers have received 2 of 1 disc and missed out on another.

Thanks for the heads up. Will do.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

3D is gone....as I have said before...they released it too early...with 4k and 8k they could have had 3D without the glasses...that's what they needed for it to go mainstream....I doubt that they will ever be able to convince the studios to try it again...

 

[bluelightning]

I thought you did go the 4K route Clinty. They say you need a 65"{ or larger] screen to appreciate the 4K upgrade, but that's BS because on my 55' LG OLED bedroom TV I can plainly see the 4K difference ..... in spades. Especially when Dolby Vision and HDR is applied.

There are various aspects to the 4k format. There is the increased resolution, wider dynamic range ( HDR vs SDR), wider color gamut. When they are talking about "appreciating the 4k upgrade" they are usually referring to increased image resolution, which is a function of visual acuity, distance from the screen, screen size. They are mostly correct in that regard if you are comparing images with SDR and the same color mapping/gamut. Besides a good portion of the 4k material is actually upsampled from a 2K (HD) digital intermediate. However typically most 4k material these days includes HDR and WCG which are easily noticeable , you almost have to be blind to not notice.

I finally broke down and bought a 55" LG C8 OLED TV last week after lusting over it for the past year and a half. I just couldn't justify getting another TV while it was still working. Hopefully it will be delivered this Thursday.

I may hit you up for some tips on settings and calibration for the TV.

 

[timothyemerson]

I thought you did go the 4K route Clinty. They say you need a 65"{ or larger] screen to appreciate the 4K upgrade, but that's BS because on my 55' LG OLED bedroom TV I can plainly see the 4K difference ..... in spades. Especially when Dolby Vision and HDR is applied.

Yep, I agree with 4-earredwonder, there's no comparison between HDR and non-HDR. It's pretty much night and day (not that there was anything wrong with BD, it's just that there's more with 4K). I remember the same things were said when Blu-ray came out; "you can't tell the difference unless the screen's flippin' huge" - yeah right. You can even see the differences between different models (with varying levels of processor) of the same brand TV displaying the same image if you can get 'em side-by-side at a store. Clint, if you end up getting an OLED too, you'll be getting pretty much the best available so you won't be disappointed.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

There are various aspects to the 4k format. There is the increased resolution, wider dynamic range ( HDR vs SDR), wider color gamut. When they are talking about "appreciating the 4k upgrade" they are usually referring to increased image resolution, which is a function of visual acuity, distance from the screen, screen size. They are mostly correct in that regard if you are comparing images with SDR and the same color mapping/gamut. Besides a good portion of the 4k material is actually upsampled from a 2K (HD) digital intermediate. However typically most 4k material these days includes HDR and WCG which are easily noticeable , you almost have to be blind to not notice.

I finally broke down and bought a 55" LG C8 OLED TV last week after lusting over it for the past year and a half. I just couldn't justify getting another TV while it was still working. Hopefully it will be delivered this Thursday.

I may hit you up for some tips on settings and calibration for the TV.

If you are talking about adjusting the settings...that's ok...but to really maximize the performance you need a "real" calibration..which is not just making adjustments with the existing controls...you need a professional with equipment to do it..

 

[4-earredwonder]

There are various aspects to the 4k format. There is the increased resolution, wider dynamic range ( HDR vs SDR), wider color gamut. When they are talking about "appreciating the 4k upgrade" they are usually referring to increased image resolution, which is a function of visual acuity, distance from the screen, screen size. They are mostly correct in that regard if you are comparing images with SDR and the same color mapping/gamut. Besides a good portion of the 4k material is actually upsampled from a 2K (HD) digital intermediate. However typically most 4k material these days includes HDR and WCG which are easily noticeable , you almost have to be blind to not notice.

I finally broke down and bought a 55" LG C8 OLED TV last week after lusting over it for the past year and a half. I just couldn't justify getting another TV while it was still working. Hopefully it will be delivered this Thursday.

I may hit you up for some tips on settings and calibration for the TV.

Honestly, bluelightning, I was quite happy with the factory calibrated settings right out of the box. I do recommend a two week break in period [even though some say that's hogwash] for the monitor to look its best. It is, by far, THE best TV I've ever owned. This replaced a Panasonic PLASMA 3D TV. Hope you have some 3D movies on hand to behold its GLORY! 3D on the ole Panny was horrible!

 

[timothyemerson]

American Psycho (2000) 4K: "A great, great satire. Personal favourite." While better than the DVD, The BD never looked that sharp but the 4K is a step up. Audio is nice and clear most of the time and MARRS' Pump Up the Volume Worth really thumps. Worth the upgrade if you're a fan.

 

[4-earredwonder]

If you are talking about adjusting the settings...that's ok...but to really maximize the performance you need a "real" calibration..which is not just making adjustments with the existing controls...you need a professional with equipment to do it..

Clinty, while I'm sure some TVs could benefit from professional calibrations, I never once felt the need to adjust ANYTHING on the LG OLED TV. And this is from one who shot Kodachrome/Ektachrome slides for years with a professional Nikon SLR.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Clinty, while I'm sure some TVs could benefit from professional calibrations, I never once felt the need to adjust ANYTHING on the LG OLED TV. And this is from one who shot Kodachrome/Ektachrome slides for years with a professional Nikon SLR.

Oh...wait a minute...it appears seilerbird(Mr. Perfect TV) is back..just kidding...to be candid it all depends on what your preferences are...some don't like a calibrated picture...but if you like accurate colors...it's the only way to get the most accurate...I've seen a lot of viewers...let's call them Joe Six Pack...they go into a retail store and see that oversaturated color and like it...these sets are usually in "torch" mode...and all they see are these bright colors and think it's great....I can remember times when I was on the verge of getting escorted out of Best Buy many times...I would stand by a potential customer and hear the sales associate giving them all this bad information and I would have to speak up...there would be this skin color that looked like the person lived right outside the plant in chernobyl and I would ask the customer if he ever saw a human with a skin color like that...and the customer would shake his head and just walk away...

 

[4-earredwonder]

Oh...wait a minute...it appears seilerbird(Mr. Perfect TV) is back..just kidding...to be candid it all depends on what your preferences are...some don't like a calibrated picture...but if you like accurate colors...it's the only way to get the most accurate...I've seen a lot of viewers...let's call them Joe Six Pack...they go into a retail store and see that oversaturated color and like it...these sets are usually in "torch" mode...and all they see are these bright colors and think it's great....I can remember times when I was on the verge of getting escorted out of Best Buy many times...I would stand by a potential customer and hear the sales associate giving them all this bad information and I would have to speak up...there would be this skin color that looked like the person lived right outside the plant in chernobyl and I would ask the customer if he ever saw a human with a skin color like that...and the customer would shake his head and just walk away...

Do you really think Ralphie would settle for OVERSATURATED BLOOMING COLORS? Nay, Clinty. But I totally understand your rationale. At present, I have my OPPO 205 hooked up to the LG via a DIRECT INPUT to TV, utilizing a Shunyata Research venom HDMI cable and the picture, to put it succinctly, is ASTOUNDING.

And totally agree.....those Best Buy salespeople are Schlock 'circus barkers' working on commission and would sell you the proverbial kitchen sink if they could.

And I will say that the black level on the LGs is phenomenol which is why everything looks so 'peachy creamy.'

But I still want a HUGE 8K monitor which does 3D and, IMO, that just ain't gonna happen ........until the chickens come home to roost!