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Author Topic: Getting New HDTV & Blu-Ray -- Need disk ideas Mark Lensenmayer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1605 From: Upper Arlington, OH Registered: Sep 1999 posted 06-20-2012 03:05 PM                     Just made the move to HDTV-3d (still using a 27" tube model!) and would like some Blu-Ray suggestions. I'm going to get HUGO for the 3D and Baraka just because, but I need one or two other good looking/sounding titles. It should be something of general interest, not in the sci-fi or adventure line. It should be something the 91-year old mother-in-law would like. Any and all suggestions would be muchly appreciated.  |  IP: Logged Claude S. Ayakawa Film God Posts: 2738 From: Waipahu, Hawaii, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 06-20-2012 03:44 PM                        Although I do not have a 3-D HDTV yet but I eventually will get one. As many of you know, I have been having problems with my Panasonic BD player so I recently got another Pioneer. This time it is a 3-D player in anticipation of the day I get a 3-D display. I was very plesantly surprised when I discovered the machine came with an offer for the BD of AVATAR in 3-D if I sent the card with my sales receipt and the proof of purchase tab from the shipping container. I did that and my disc should be on it's way to me by now. Although I do not have 3-D yet, I already have a couple of discs in that format including the new TRON movie as well as Hugo plus a few others. Robert Harris said the TRON movie is one of the best BD.I hear JOURNEY TO ThE CENTRE EARTH is not bad too -Claude  |  IP: Logged Scott Jentsch Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1061 From: New Berlin, WI, USA Registered: Apr 2003 posted 06-27-2012 12:25 PM                        There are some excellent transfers of the classics which you might find enjoyable. Most notably is Casablanca. Incredible picture quality and the story isn't half-bad either!  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 06-27-2012 02:47 PM                        Wait, what? They make 27" CRT 3D HDTVs? No way. Please provide a model number.  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 06-27-2012 04:11 PM                     Do you specifically want 3D suggestions?  |  IP: Logged Mark Lensenmayer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1605 From: Upper Arlington, OH Registered: Sep 1999 posted 06-27-2012 05:22 PM                     Does not have to be 3-D. She loves classic Hitchcock and film noir. Her two favorite movies are Wuthering Heights and Flamingo Road. Doesn't like much after the 1950's, actually. The new TV is 55" HDTV-3D, the OLD TV is a 27" Sharp. Sorry if that wasn't clear.  |  IP: Logged Jesse Skeen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1517 From: Sacramento, CA Registered: Aug 2000 posted 06-28-2012 01:43 AM                     Snow White on Blu-Ray looks like a painting. I have not yet seen any reference-quality porn Blu-Rays  |  IP: Logged Mitchell Dvoskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1869 From: West Milford, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 06-28-2012 08:52 AM                     Some excellent Blurays I have come across: North By Northwest It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, World Mysterious Island (1961 version) Days Of Heaven Dr. No (all the Bond's look great) Casablanca Adventures Of Robin Hood The Searchers Bell, Book, And Candle Wizard Of Oz Gone With The Wind  |  IP: Logged Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 07-03-2012 01:56 PM                     It's post 1950s, but the Sound of Music is a sight to behold on Blu-ray. AJG  |  IP: Logged Mark Lensenmayer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1605 From: Upper Arlington, OH Registered: Sep 1999 posted 07-03-2012 05:02 PM                     Thanks for the suggestions. That gives me an idea of what to look for.  |  IP: Logged Claude S. Ayakawa Film God Posts: 2738 From: Waipahu, Hawaii, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 07-03-2012 05:15 PM                        BEN-HUR, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, CHITY,CHITY, BANG, BANG and MEET ME IN SAINT LOUIS are great Blu Rays to get and in two weeks, SINGING IN THE RAIN will be released. I just got BORN ON THE 4TH OF JULY today based on Robert Harris's very favorable review at the Home THeatre Forum and will watch it tonight. -Claude -  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 07-03-2012 08:46 PM                     ..even AVATAR was great in BR.. just don't expect to see 2:39.1 on the screen. Formatted in 1.77:1 for full HD screen viewing.  |  IP: Logged

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