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It's TIME For David Fincher's 30th Anniversary of Se7en in IMAX! I think it's the best detective movie ever made! I can't wait to watch it again. I really hope there are some people watching it for the first time tonight. Once they find out what's in the box, their innocence will be lost forever, like mine was, LOL. Modern moviegoers are going to be disturbed by it.
Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey are all stunning in this movie. LET'S GO!
#Se7en #IMAX #DavidFincher #BradPitt #MorganFreeman #KevinSpacey #Movies
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The Searchers (1956) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review - HD MOVIE SOURCE
The Searchers has been gifted an amazing transfer on 4K Blu-ray. I'm not sure if it's the aspect ratio or what, but to me, many shots look like IMAX shots. The American landscapes look incredible, with amazing depth. I'm not joking either. I said to my brother, "This looks like IMAX."
The colors really stand out. They're very rich yet still natural. The HDR doesn't blast you in the face; it's still a very organic-looking film even with greater color depth. Black levels are fine, but they're not inky black. I like to call these types of black levels "film black." If you know Christopher Nolan's black levels, it's like that, where blacks don't go all the way down to 0% black. A reminder that this was shot on film, and nothing shot on film is perfect, and they didn't try to correct for this and make it look unnatural. The detail is excellent, revealing a lot of facial detail too.
One thing I will say, I was expecting to see more film grain from a movie like this. I'd love for someone to tell me in the comments whether this movie originally had heavy grain or not. When I first saw it, I thought, "Have they smoothed the film grain?" For me, it was slightly disconcerting because the image is so smooth-looking, it really threw me off for a bit. But the more I watched, the more I enjoyed the style. Now, the movie isn't grainless. The higher grain shots are inside houses and buildings. These scenes have perfect grain consistency. There are zero digital artifacts; it's perfect.
Another aspect I'd like to point out is the ringing in the image. It's pretty heavy. So much so that blues can bleed with the ringing. But I understand the limitations here with ringing. I think discussions of the best transfers of the year (for 2024) really come down to look and feel and what you actually like. I loved the White Christmas 4K restoration because it has great color, detail, film grain, and minimal to no ringing. This is a great place to be, where "best" simply comes down to style and look. The encoding for The Searchers is immaculate. I'd go as far as to say that I bet it looks visually lossless compared to the uncompressed file. It's that good.
The sound is clean and clear. Dialogue is well done, and it sounded good. I had no issues with it.
FINAL THOUGHTS
A great transfer for The Searchers. If this is what we can expect from The Warner Archive Collection on 4K, then I can't wait to see more. What really won me over with this movie is the amazing visuals of the American landscape and an incredible story. The story really hits hard, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire way. It was my first time watching the movie, and I was already thinking about it again this morning. I loved Ethan's character, played by John Wayne. He just doesn't take any crap. He's not perfect at all either. He's driven by obsession and is on a journey of redemption. He only wants one outcome, and I really got behind that. Multiple times while watching it, I said to myself, "This couldn't be made today."
Modern Hollywood seems to believe that current ideals need to be translated into today's content, which destroys the art of filmmaking and storytelling. This has to be said because the difference between older and even classic movies is so apparent after watching modern cinema. But I won't dwell on this.
The cinematography in The Searchers is stunning. The landscape feels like part of the story, not just a backdrop. The vast deserts, towering rock formations, and the way light hits the land make everything feel alive. Every shot looks carefully crafted to capture the beauty and weight of the frontier. It's the kind of visual work that stays with you long after the movie ends and shows why this film is so influential.
I think this release is a must-own. I don't have to love every analog film artifact from a visual point of view, but I certainly respect it. Each grain of film, each imperfection, tells a story of its own and preserves the authenticity of the original vision. This transfer goes beyond just presenting the movie. It honors the art of filmmaking itself. For anyone who values the history and craft of cinema, this release deserves a place in your collection.
REVIEW SCORES
VIDEO: 5 out of 5
AUDIO: 4 out of 5
REVIEWED BY: Carl Mulder
MOVIE REVIEWED: www.hdmoviesource.com/The-Searchers-Warner-Archive…
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Warner Archive are back! And this time they're on 4K! Checking out The Searchers (1956) Tonight. Starring John Wayne! It's my first time watching this movie, so I hope it's a good one. I've loved pretty much everything Western that I've seen over the last couple of years, so I'm looking forward to it.
It's encoded by Fidelity in Motion, who are among some of the best encoders on the 4K Disc format, outside of Sony of course. From what I saw in 2024, as well as having great encoding, you must have good source material. In other words, great restoration, so let's hope it's done well. When you get both perfect it's a thing of beauty. Hopefully, there's not a Paramount intern that worked on this. I'm joking of course, and somehow, they pulled out an incredible restoration with White Christmas, so I think things are changing over there. I used to love Warner Archive's transfers even on Blu-ray, so now we have 4K it should hopefully be quite special.
Will it be good enough to put in my top 3 for 2024? Let's check it out and see.
#MovieNight #TheSearchers #JohnWayne #WarnerArchive #4KUltraHD #Movies #WesternMovies #PhysicalMedia #FilmRestoration #FidelityInMotion #NowWatching #WatchingNow
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Arrows Release on 4K of Inglorious Bastards! From director Quentin Tarantino. I'm definitely going to have to check this out.
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And So It Begins! Happy New Year Everyone! Our First Movie of 2025 & First-Time Watching A Man for All Seasons (1966) Tonight from the Columbia Classics Vol 5 Collection. Lets hope it's a good one. What are you watching tonight?
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Why am I watching Deadpool and Wolverine leading into 2025? Because it's time to start the year with some fun and wild energy. Movies aren't just entertainment. For me, they are what get me through the chaos of life. Whether it's books, CDs, DVDs, or 4K movies, we all have something that sparks joy.
Let's make 2025 a year where we stop being so serious. Let's laugh, dream, and dive into the stories that make us happy. For me, it's movies. For you, it could be anything. Let's have fun and hope 2025 gives us all the magic and wonder we can dream of.
Here's to an amazing year ahead! And, of course, if you want to join the thousands of us that watch movies on disc, introduce yourself to the Panasonic UB450. Banger of a player and banger of a price, and believe it or not, it has all teh bells and whistles! Let's enjoy movies together in 2025!!!
#Movies #Deadpool #Wolverine #2025Dreams #PhysicalMedia #MovieFans #LetsHaveFun
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The Top 20 Best Sound of (2024) on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD! There's been some amazing sound in movies for 2024, from simpler 5.1 soundtracks to fully immersive Dolby Atmos mixes.
2024 has truly been the year of unmatched sound in movies! From 5.1 to full Dolby Atmos soundtracks, this has been a year filled with incredible audio experiences. I chose my number one because it has the best bass and features the most thrilling action scene I’ve ever seen.
Furiosa has the strongest Dolby Atmos audio I’ve heard. If you have the disc, check out Chapter 7, titled "The Stowaway." While the first couple of minutes sets up the scene, once they hit the bike on the road, you’ll experience some of the best sound ever in a movie. Turn it up loud too! To get the ideal volume on this disc, set your receiver or processor to around -2dB. I set mine to reference at 0dB. Prepare to be amazed!
The bike moves from the rear left to the front left, then takes off and turns around with thunderous bass! From that point on, the entire road chase is simply incredible. Helicopters fly overhead in the top right corner, and the bass hits reference-level power. Furiosa has the best sound of the year. If you own the Black & Chrome version from the Mad Max 5-Film Collection, you’ll also experience one of the best transfers on 4K, far superior to the colored version.
This is Dolby Atmos at its finest! This is an example of sound making a movie better! This is the power of audio!
Best Sound of The Year: www.reddit.com/r/HD_MOVIE_SOURCE/comments/1hqrkas/…
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2024 has been an incredible year for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray transfers! I needed a top 20 just to make sure everything was included, and even then, I didn't get to see everything. From preserving film grain to delivering pristine digital clarity, the best transfers respected the source while looking stunning. Check out our top 20 best transfers and share yours!
Full List: www.reddit.com/r/HD_MOVIE_SOURCE/comments/1hqpwuu/…
#4K #PhysicalMedia #Movies
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The Best Dolby Atmos Music Mix of the Year (2024) – Yes: Fragile
The Blu-ray release of Yes: Fragile with the 2024 Steven Wilson mix is the best Dolby Atmos mix I've ever heard in music. This was my first time hearing the album Fragile. I've heard of Yes before, but I don't actively listen to this style of music.
For me, Atmos mixes aren't just about filling every speaker with sound or throwing effects around the room. That might work for a test disc, but it's not what makes immersive mixes great. Mixes like that rely on cheap thrills. They may sound impressive to someone new to Dolby Atmos, but they don't make for a satisfying listening experience. It's also true that different styles of music lend themselves to different approaches in Atmos mixing. For example, electronic and dance music can afford bold, isolated sounds in specific speakers because that style works well. Progressive rock, however, requires a completely different approach. Balance is everything in Dolby Atmos music, and simply placing sounds in height channels doesn't make a mix good.
Fortunately, Steven Wilson handled the Fragile mix, and I believe he is the best Dolby Atmos music mixer today.
This mix is multilayered, with every detail coming through clearly. The analog warmth makes it incredibly smooth to listen to, with no trace of digital harshness. I don't like the clinical, overly digital nature of some music, especially in audiophile or high-quality releases. It's true, I listen to all styles of music, and most of it isn't audiophile quality at all. Drum N Bass, Synthwave, Alt-Rock, and Nu-Metal don't focus on pristine sound. If anything, they embrace distortion, and I love that for those genres. However, when it comes to music aimed at achieving the absolute best sound quality, analog and warmth are essential. I don't think many Atmos mixes in 2024 embrace these qualities as effectively as Steven Wilson has with this one.
The Atmos mix places you right in the center of the music, with instruments and vocals surrounding you in a way that feels natural and immersive. Wilson's mix doesn't just enhance the original, it elevates it to a whole new level. I believe that this mix is only available on Blu-ray. I tried to get somebody to play it on Apple Music at a trade show and they only had the stereo mix, which is in my opinion, inferior. And I don't always say that, because Atmos mixes aren't always better in music. You don’t even need to be familiar with this music, I went in knowing nothing. Whether you’re a longtime Yes fan or just want the ultimate music experience in Atmos, this disc is a must-own!
REVIEW SCORE
AUDIO: 5 out of 5 (THE NEW REFERENCE IN DOLBY ATMOS MUSIC)
REVIEWED BY: Carl Mulder
MUSIC REVIEWED (AMAZON LISTING): amzn.to/4iR4ohz
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Watching the 1994 version of Little Women tonight. It'll be interesting to see if this version is better in some way than the 2019 version. It's been a while since I've seen this one, so I'm looking forward to it. The cast in both is really good. But this one has Winona Ryder in it, so that might be enough to tip me over the edge. It doesn't take much, LOL. Let's see.
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