KBear Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Diabolique (Criterion Collection).Nice!The remake with Sharon Stone is not well regarded, but I liked it a lot. I have it on DVD (there is no Blu Ray as far as I could find). Always wanted to see the original. It will be interesting to compare the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 So I spent several hours trying to figure out my system today, before I finally gave up and called Sony. Long story short, turns out the TV we got a year ago doesn't have any HDMI ports that support an Audio Return Channel. What the actual fuck?!?The Onkyo 2012 receiver I bought this year has a hdmi audio return input from t.v., but the LED t.v. does not have hdmi audio return (older model).The way I got around it was with my pvr..it has hdmi audio out.I just turned the tv speakers off and use the pvr as the hdmi audio source for t.v.P5 I think you mentioned you pvr'd the Stones concert?If a pvr is your audio source from t.v., check the back of the pvr for an hdmi audio out.Regardless, it comes down to what CR said. The blu-ray player has to be "told" what the audio "in" format is for that input on the blu-ray deck.ie: if it's labelled input 2 (for example) you have to go into system tools (or whatever it might be called ) on the blu-ray deck and look for the audio settings section and /or settings for "input 2". Whatever cables you are using... rca, digital optical, hdmi etc. you have to select that option for that input.You also mentioned the t.v. has a receiver audio setting...check in the t.v. system menus to see if the receiver audi setting has been selected (and the t.v. speakers shut off).Also, if you can find us links to online manuals for that blu-ray deck (and the t.v.) we might be able to help you sort it out.Thanks, I'll look into all of those points when I get home on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_H Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seriously, anyone who likes blu rays is an idiot. VHS was a much better format, with all the noise that went along with it, much more natural looking. A bit like how CDs suck and vinyl records are much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBear Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Yes, because I see lots of noise in real life. Like right now, everything is kind of blurry. Wait a minute, I forgot to put my contacts in!CD vs. vinyl - I know this isn't the thread for it, but there are things CD does better and there are things vinyl does better. A well recorded CD played back on modern, good quality CD player, will sound fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Got The Cable Guy in the mail today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I just can't wait to buy DREDD.Same here, man. Can't wait to watch it again!Seriously, man. I went and saw it again recently at the discount theatre out here and was just as stoked on it the 2nd time. It's the most no-bullshit, straight to the point, action movie in years. I put only Django Unchained and the Avengers in front of it for top movies this year.Yep, totally agree. Loved it and can't wait to buy it and watch it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seriously, anyone who likes blu rays is an idiot. VHS was a much better format, with all the noise that went along with it, much more natural looking. A bit like how CDs suck and vinyl records are much better.A well mastered blu-ray has plenty of natural grain...to the point that it pisses some people off (because the print hasn't been digitally-raped with "noise reduction" etc. to make it look squeaky clean).The grain reflects the true print of the film, much as was presented when the film first screened in theatres, therefore reflecting it's truest qualities and intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seriously, anyone who likes blu rays is an idiot. VHS was a much better format, with all the noise that went along with it, much more natural looking. A bit like how CDs suck and vinyl records are much better.So what are you trolling for attention these days as in the CD thread you laughed at vinyl records and called people who like them "old people"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzygirl Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seriously, anyone who likes blu rays is an idiot. VHS was a much better format, with all the noise that went along with it, much more natural looking. A bit like how CDs suck and vinyl records are much better.So what are you trolling for attention these days as in the CD thread you laughed at vinyl records and called people who like them "old people".....I would say he is being sarcastic right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seriously, anyone who likes blu rays is an idiot. VHS was a much better format, with all the noise that went along with it, much more natural looking. A bit like how CDs suck and vinyl records are much better.So what are you trolling for attention these days as in the CD thread you laughed at vinyl records and called people who like them "old people".....I would say he is being sarcastic right now...Sarcasm does not translate well on the internet if he is...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_H Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 CR, I don't need the internet for attention, I'm so good looking I get more than enough attention wherever I go. In all seriousness, I love a good blu-ray (LOTR extended edition) provided that the TV is setup in the right way for it to look good.I also agree with Zint that over-zealous noise compression can ruin things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 I got the bill for my Black Friday spree............. Decided to tread lightly on Boxing Day, but I did pick up Big Bang Theory, Season 1 - 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBear Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Back from Deja Vu Discs. I'm hitting up the three locations in my area during the 25% off sale, trying to upgrade some of my DVDs to BRs.Didn't find anything I wanted to upgrade, but I picked up these two:The Amityville HorrorThe OthersI said what the hell, it cost $13 in total and they seem like interesting movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Amazon.ca have a few good preorders on right now for Criterion blu.I preordered Badlands, The Blob (original) and the Life and Death of Colonel Blimp for $27 each.Also preordered Fritz Lang's Ministry Of Fear for $20.Those prices for Crtierion blu preorders in Canada are almost unheard of..plus free shipping, so I jumped at those right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real McCoy Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Am I the only person here that doesn't own a Blu-Ray player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Only person in the blu-ray thread that doesn't own a blu-ray player? Probably.Only person on the forum who doesn't own a blu-ray player? Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 I haven't seen Dredd yet, you guys have me pumped for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have 6 Blus coming in the mail. It'll be like a second Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have 6 Blus coming in the mail. It'll be like a second Christmas.What did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 MacGruber (6.99), Tropic Thunder (7.99), Collateral (4.99), Wayne's World (5.99), Truman Show (4.99), and Iron Man 2 (4.99!).I have 6 Blus coming in the mail. It'll be like a second Christmas.What did you get?See above.And anyone who hasn't seen MacGruber needs to. The picture and sound are supposed to be top notch and it's one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Picked up:Before The Devil Knows You're DeadStep BrothersStir CrazyKnocked UpPineapple ExpressYes ManAll $7.99 except for Yes Man, which was 4.99Was going to get MacGruber, but decided to hold off and put it back for now.Also, Dredd is going to be 19.99 at Best Buy release week, so everyone should pick it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Pineapple Express :rofl-lol: One of my favorite movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I saw it the year it came out and that was the last time, but I remember it being hilarious. Looking forward to watching it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Just ordered these with some christmas money...some of my favotie movies of all timeApocalypse Now Full DisclosurePapillon bluray book versionThe Deer Hunter 100th anniversary edition2 day free shipping with my trial of Amazon Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBear Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) My last couple of purchases for a while:Taxi DriverPink Floyd: The Making of Wish You Were Here----------------MallratsThe Bone CollectorCollateralI hope they do a proper transfer of Tomb Raiders 1 and 2 to BR. I haven't watched either yet, and I know people say they suck. But I like Tomb Raider and it's Angelina Jolie. That's enough for me. Edited January 2, 2013 by KBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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