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Forum: Film Discussion 11-04-2013, 14:58
Replies: 26
Views: 2,260
Posted By John Hodson
It's been a while ;) The latest AR research...

It's been a while ;)

The latest AR research by the estimable Bob Furmanek and Jack Theakston can be found collated here: The New Era of Screen Dimensions...
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 17-03-2013, 21:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,689
Posted By John Hodson
Hollywood Elsewhere has some good news and some...

Hollywood Elsewhere has some good news and some frankly terrible news on the forthcoming BD of George Stevens magnificent Shane; Shane Aspect Ratio Conflict...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 16-10-2012, 10:01
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By John Hodson
I'm spitting blood over this; Hammer Films...

I'm spitting blood over this; Hammer Films propaganda appears to have convinced a vast swathe of film fans that not only was 'Curse' shot for Academy, but also a clutch of others in their catalogue...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 06-03-2012, 19:01
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By John Hodson
Folks ought to made aware that there appear to be...

Folks ought to made aware that there appear to be some significant audio synch problems with release versions of the disc - both the BD and DVD in the set - during the first 15 minutes or so. Hammer...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 05-03-2012, 15:25
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By John Hodson
Oh, I don't think they need any help do you?

Oh, I don't think they need any help do you?
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 05-03-2012, 08:06
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By John Hodson
Excellent critique. Frankly bizarre...

Excellent critique.

Frankly bizarre decisions by Warner; I wonder what kind of satisfaction it gave them to hand over 'only' an SD transfer? The BFI look to have pulled out all the stops...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 05-02-2012, 09:18
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By John Hodson
Terrific Anthony; thank you very much.

Terrific Anthony; thank you very much.
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 28-10-2011, 22:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,214
Posted By John Hodson
Thank you Mike; saved me a few bob... ...

Thank you Mike; saved me a few bob...



I can agree with the latter sentiment; I was also bloody annoyed that when the film did the circuits in the US a while back, it was that Seydor cut that...
Forum: Film Discussion 20-09-2011, 16:26
Replies: 12
Views: 878
Posted By John Hodson
Steve McQueen fans may be delighted to know that...

Steve McQueen fans may be delighted to know that Mike Siegel - the German author and film-maker, and all-round Sam Peckinpah fanatic - posted this on his Facebook page:



The dust-jacket looks...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 25-07-2011, 17:58
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By John Hodson
"Christopher Lee, who was twenty at the time,...

"Christopher Lee, who was twenty at the time, apparently has an uncredited role, but I didn't spot him..."

I'm beginning to think this is an urban myth, promulgated by IMDB; I've looked high and...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 15-07-2011, 12:43
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By John Hodson
Nice work CF; looking forward to this.

Nice work CF; looking forward to this.
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 07-07-2011, 17:53
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By John Hodson
With the deepest respect, no-one is putting...

With the deepest respect, no-one is putting anyone down surely? This is not a contest, an 'us against them'? You see what you see - I respect anyone who has the actually taken the trouble to have a...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 07-07-2011, 09:31
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By John Hodson
No offense taken; I was more...disappointed....

No offense taken; I was more...disappointed. Personally, whatever the results on doing so, all I'm urging is that - rent, buy, borrow - people make their own judgements by actually watching the...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 06-07-2011, 18:31
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By John Hodson
Do you really think my comments come across as...

Do you really think my comments come across as 'aggressive'? I have to say that I considered my thoughts may be a little, shall we say, passionate - but 'aggressive'? Seriously?
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 05-07-2011, 20:10
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By John Hodson
I'm certainly not 'putting up with it'; it's far...

I'm certainly not 'putting up with it'; it's far better than that. Though I sense some back-pedalling in hyperbolic comments made elsewhere, the great tragedy is we have a situation now - thanks to...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 03-07-2011, 13:20
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By John Hodson
I can actually replicate the look of those...

I can actually replicate the look of those screencaps when I (a) stand *real* close to the screen and (b) freeze frame, which indicates that there has indeed been something going on in the digital...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 10-06-2011, 15:14
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By John Hodson
Excellent work Mike; I agree with every word.

Excellent work Mike; I agree with every word.
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 15-03-2011, 07:58
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By John Hodson
Great review CF of a great film and another great...

Great review CF of a great film and another great release from Criterion; my copy can't get here fast enough.
Forum: Film Discussion 02-03-2011, 13:59
Replies: 35
Views: 1,376
Posted By John Hodson
I'd agree with that. Long, long time ago I...

I'd agree with that.

Long, long time ago I put a list together (http://forums.thedigitalfix.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=3953289&highlight=list#post3953289), which is a little (a lot, actually!)...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 07-12-2010, 15:44
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By John Hodson
Excruciating isn't it? :D It's the...

Excruciating isn't it? :D

It's the non-Kubrick aspects (and the atypical aspects) of Paths of Glory which lead me to admire the film more than love it wholeheartedly. In fact, the more I see of...
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 30-11-2010, 09:21
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By John Hodson
Peeping Tom is fine; in fact, better than fine,...

Peeping Tom is fine; in fact, better than fine, it's the best it's ever looked on home video, streets ahead of the last DVD incarnation - certain scenes are eye-wateringly gorgeous. Do not hesitate...
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 25-11-2010, 15:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By John Hodson
They've lost the rights to that and a few other...

They've lost the rights to that and a few other Fox titles; it appeared on this page (http://www.eurekavideo.co.uk/offers/OOP.html) last month, but the fact that it isn't there this tells its own...
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 16-11-2010, 17:40
Replies: 60
Views: 3,769
Posted By John Hodson
*Cough*...

*Cough* (http://forums.thedigitalfix.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=9118127)
Forum: Home Cinema @ The Digital Fix Comments 16-11-2010, 10:12
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By John Hodson
Bravo Anthony.

Bravo Anthony.
Forum: Sports Forum 02-11-2010, 18:16
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
As in 'Hang on; he's grabbed the ball. Stap me it...

As in 'Hang on; he's grabbed the ball. Stap me it MUST be a penalty then. There can be no other explanation. Now, where did I put that whistle...'

It's all so clear now.
Forum: Sports Forum 01-11-2010, 14:13
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
Tottenham Hotspur's blame game masks flaws...

Tottenham Hotspur's blame game masks flaws against Manchester United (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/01/mmanchester-united-tottenham-hotspur-nani)
Forum: Sports Forum 21-10-2010, 23:04
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
That's a whole other argument though surely. If...

That's a whole other argument though surely. If it doesn't matter, then 'winning' or 'losing' becomes irrelevant, and kicking an inflated bladder round a field is seen for what it is - in fact, what...
Forum: Sports Forum 21-10-2010, 22:10
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
He's not moving 'anywhere else' he's more than...

He's not moving 'anywhere else' he's more than likely moving to Eastlands; and claiming to fail to understand precisely why this makes him a 'bad person' is disingenuous coming from any football fan,...
Forum: Sports Forum 21-10-2010, 21:46
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
Not just the players. From here...

Not just the players. From here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8079294/Wayne-Rooney-given-final-chance-to-make-up-with-Manchester-United.html):
Forum: Sports Forum 21-10-2010, 08:17
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
I've very nearly had enough of this circus, but...

I've very nearly had enough of this circus, but this piece gets to the heart of the matter: Wayne Rooney is another example of player selfishness...
Forum: Sports Forum 20-10-2010, 12:46
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
MUST gave this particular bandwagon a shove with...

MUST gave this particular bandwagon a shove with their press release, issued yesterday lunchtime:
Forum: Sports Forum 20-10-2010, 12:22
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
Hard to believe it's the money I agree. However,...

Hard to believe it's the money I agree. However, it could be argued that it may not be the money for him; Paul Stretford is another case altogether.
Forum: Sports Forum 20-10-2010, 12:14
Replies: 1,865
Views: 71,138
Posted By John Hodson
Dan Roan's blog reflects how Stretford is now...

Dan Roan's blog reflects how Stretford is now briefing the media: Ambition key to Rooney revolt (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/danroan/2010/10/ambition_key_to_rooney_revolt.html)

So it's that simple?...
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 01-07-2010, 21:14
Replies: 159
Views: 14,664
Posted By John Hodson
No 'and the UK version only has the new mix'...

No 'and the UK version only has the new mix' means that it's missing the mono track that's on the US disc (as usual for Fox).
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 01-07-2010, 20:33
Replies: 159
Views: 14,664
Posted By John Hodson
It could be simply that the DTS-HD Master Audio...

It could be simply that the DTS-HD Master Audio track sounds so much more robust, but it doesn't sound like the same 5.1 mix to me.
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 01-07-2010, 18:36
Replies: 159
Views: 14,664
Posted By John Hodson
I agree with all of that; approached as an...

I agree with all of that; approached as an artistic experiment it isn't wholly unsuccessful. One point is the new sound mix; if you're going to screw around with the visual presentation to this...
Forum: Suppliers and Shopping Forum 04-05-2010, 16:08
Replies: 9
Views: 4,095
Posted By John Hodson
Costo warranty PDF...

Costo warranty PDF (http://costco.co.uk/images/brochure_internet.pdf):

...Costco extends the manufacturers warranty to 5 years on Televisions and 2 years on computers and camcorders from the date...
Forum: Home Entertainment Hardware forum 04-05-2010, 14:23
Replies: 17
Views: 1,919
Posted By John Hodson
CRT have been charging the same price for their...

CRT have been charging the same price for their MR modded 83 for some months now?
Forum: Home Entertainment Hardware forum 04-05-2010, 13:18
Replies: 17
Views: 1,919
Posted By John Hodson
Henry at CRT is an absolute diamond; add that to...

Henry at CRT is an absolute diamond; add that to the unrivalled support from Oppo themselves and you will have no problems in that direction. They've only recently lowered the price a little too....
Forum: Expired Bargains 30-04-2010, 10:53
Replies: 26
Views: 3,201
Posted By John Hodson
Apparently, the code BLUDISCOUNT knocks a further...

Apparently, the code BLUDISCOUNT knocks a further £2 off...
Forum: Bargain Forum 24-04-2010, 10:45
Replies: 163
Views: 18,240
Posted By John Hodson
Used; many thanks :thumbs:

Used; many thanks :thumbs:
Forum: Home Entertainment Hardware forum 23-04-2010, 09:29
Replies: 17
Views: 1,919
Posted By John Hodson
Not budget, but either the Oppo BDP-83...

Not budget, but either the Oppo BDP-83 (http://www.crtprojectors.co.uk/region_free_bpd-83.htm) or BDP-80 (http://www.crtprojectors.co.uk/oppo_bdp-80.htm) are available with a hardware mod that does...
Forum: Bargain Forum 30-03-2010, 12:16
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By John Hodson
I thought Goldfinger was superb, but, if...

I thought Goldfinger was superb, but, if anything, Dr. No is a step above - one of the very best BD transfers I own.
Forum: Sports Forum 21-03-2010, 18:58
Replies: 5,524
Views: 223,002
Posted By John Hodson
That, unsurprisingly, didn't last long: Rafael...

That, unsurprisingly, didn't last long: Rafael Benitez feels Valencia dived to win penalty (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8577998.stm)
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 13-03-2010, 21:24
Replies: 93
Views: 12,957
Posted By John Hodson
It's not.

It's not.
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 05-03-2010, 13:24
Replies: 41
Views: 4,282
Posted By John Hodson
Excellent link. Many thanks (again).

Excellent link. Many thanks (again).
Forum: DVD and Blu-ray Discussion 08-02-2010, 18:20
Replies: 87
Views: 4,398
Posted By John Hodson
No, it won't matter a jot which you watch. The...

No, it won't matter a jot which you watch. The British series features adaptations of Mankell's novels, while the Swedish series (like Morse) features many more original scripts. They are quite...
Forum: Bargain Forum 10-01-2010, 13:36
Replies: 439
Views: 43,272
Posted By John Hodson
Yup; as I indicated myself.

Yup; as I indicated myself.
Forum: Bargain Forum 10-01-2010, 13:01
Replies: 439
Views: 43,272
Posted By John Hodson
US Region Free NCFOM and Dr Strangelove, the rest...

US Region Free NCFOM and Dr Strangelove, the rest UK sourced. On another forum I read of others who have had problems with the Coen film, one said he sorted it by switching off auto play in the...
Forum: Bargain Forum 10-01-2010, 11:47
Replies: 439
Views: 43,272
Posted By John Hodson
Just a slight caveat. I bought the last in stock...

Just a slight caveat. I bought the last in stock at the Reebok HMV, intending it the replace my Samsung BD-P1500. Well my 'last turkey in the shop' turned out to be just that.

After much cussing...
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