40th Anniversary of Alien - May 25
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FWIW, the 4K disc of Alien is superb and an absolute steal at 15 bucks.
Have you decided on a player yet?
I have an Oppo but have heard Panasonic's top-of-the-line model is excellent too.
Panasonic's disc players have always done well with me.
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I’m only in the 4K arena because the TVs are so cheap and the discs/digital that are the same price as BD. I’ll likely just go the cheap route and get an Xbox One as my player.
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Same here.
FWIW, I think the first 2 Alien films (in spite of being in different genres) are two of the best films ever made.
I'm a huge fan.
Unfortunately for my bank account, I'm one of those guys.
Luckily I don't have a lot of bills anymore (retired).
If you haven't seen the latest BD release, you really should...the AV is terrific.
I hear ya there...more than anything, the STORY rules.
IMO, if the content isn't up to snuff, I hit the EJECT Button damn quick regardless of how good the AV is.
Hurry up and join the Party; it's great out here!
FWIW, I think the first 2 Alien films (in spite of being in different genres) are two of the best films ever made.
I'm a huge fan.
Luckily I don't have a lot of bills anymore (retired).
When watching a film, I’ll sometimes grab the DVD even if the BD is near.
I appreciate the upgrades, but the story is 99% of my enjoyment.
IMO, if the content isn't up to snuff, I hit the EJECT Button damn quick regardless of how good the AV is.
I’m only in the 4K arena because the TVs are so cheap and the discs/digital that are the same price as BD. I’ll likely just go the cheap route and get an Xbox One as my player.
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Re: 40th Anniversary of Alien - May 25
Alien is, in my opinion, a nearly perfect film. I don't have a 4K player yet, but I do plan on picking up the 4K disc at some point.
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Watched a few and will watch the others soon.
Fired up the UHD disk last night and really enjoyed it.
The film hasn't lost its power one bit.
One thing that did pop out at me last night is just how important the ambient sound ADDs to the movie.
All those buzzes, beeps, creaks, etc. really gives the illusion of being there on the Nostromo.
Also, Ripley's dash to get on the shuttle in the final act reminds me quite a bit of her doing the same at Hadleys Hope in Cameron's Aliens.
Hadn't strongly stood out to me before.
Fired up the UHD disk last night and really enjoyed it.
The film hasn't lost its power one bit.
One thing that did pop out at me last night is just how important the ambient sound ADDs to the movie.
All those buzzes, beeps, creaks, etc. really gives the illusion of being there on the Nostromo.
Also, Ripley's dash to get on the shuttle in the final act reminds me quite a bit of her doing the same at Hadleys Hope in Cameron's Aliens.
Hadn't strongly stood out to me before.
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Re: 40th Anniversary of Alien - May 25
Did anyone see Memory: The Origins of Alien documentary? I’m gonna watch DC of Alien and then this. Can’t wait... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt8974964/
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Happy Birthday Sigourney Weaver who turns 70 today.
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I've told this story before: Back when I saw it for the first time in the theater, I was so immersed, I forget I had bought a large Coke. Never touched it.
The 4k blu-ray looks great.
The 4k blu-ray looks great.
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Re: 40th Anniversary of Alien - May 25
Did anyone see Memory: The Origins of Alien documentary? I’m gonna watch DC of Alien and then this. Can’t wait... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt8974964/
Is it worth $7 on Amazon streaming? Seems to be the only place I can find it here.