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Started by Beefy, July 24, 2006, 01:26:40 PM

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Beefy


Bishamonten


Jessie

we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

dazie

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?


Jessie

we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

dazie

You just said you were a watch.

What was opium again?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

meredith


Alice

WTF is going on?  This thread is confusing me.

Bishamonten

Quote from: hatt on July 24, 2006, 03:04:48 PM
why no hope?

Jon Favreaufierirurwhatever can't direct his way out of paper bag and they've decided to take Tony Stark's alcoholism out of the story.  Now he's just a rich guy in a mechanical suit...

meredith

Quote from: Bishamonten on July 24, 2006, 03:37:31 PM
Quote from: hatt on July 24, 2006, 03:04:48 PM
why no hope?

Jon Favreaufierirurwhatever can't direct his way out of paper bag and they've decided to take Tony Stark's alcoholism out of the story.  Now he's just a rich guy in a mechanical suit...


the later years..

Beefy

They said they didn't want to try and deal with the alcoholism in the establishing film, which, from a business perspective, I can kind of understand.  Favreau wants to save that for part 2, if there is one.

Gamplayerx

Is this another comic book to film thing?

Alice

Colin gets real mean,
Any time he runs
Out of afro-sheen.


(I make up songs about my friend Colin to the tune of Iron Man.)

ReBurn

Another storyline with so much movie potential.
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Bennyhana

Someone wake me up when the nerds and rednecks let up their grip on pop culture.

ReBurn

Sadly, I fall into both of those categories.
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Bishamonten

Quote from: Bennyhana on July 25, 2006, 09:56:22 AM
Someone wake me up when the nerds and rednecks let up their grip on pop culture.

No kidding!  Less Spider-Man, X-Men, and Batman and more A.I: Arificial Intelligence! 

Alice

More Bruce Campbell!

Beefy

Neither nerds nor rednecks have a majority grip on pop culture.

ReBurn

Quote from: Beefy on July 25, 2006, 01:49:17 PM
Neither nerds nor rednecks have a majority grip on pop culture.
But when they team up you better look out!
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Bennyhana

Quote from: Beefy on July 25, 2006, 01:49:17 PM
Neither nerds nor rednecks have a majority grip on pop culture.

Perhaps not, but they may each have a plurality.  Can you otherwise explain the popularity of Comic Book movies and Larry the Cable guy? (not to mention NASCAR is the fastest growing "sport" in America)

Sorry if I offended, but not being in either group (I was a different type of geek, and I am most certainly not a redneck), it seems that so much of American entertainment is geared towards them.

ReBurn

I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
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Jessie

Quote from: ReBurn on July 25, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
It looks and sounds much cooler in person. 
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

cnamon

Quote from: ReBurn on July 25, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
Yes it does.  My dad and I watch NASCAR when I am at home.  I am the only one that appreciates it.  His wife hates it.

dazie

Quote from: Dottie Lou on July 25, 2006, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on July 25, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
Yes it does.  My dad and I watch NASCAR when I am at home.  I am the only one that appreciates it.  His wife hates it.

I watch NASCAR when I can.  But I prefer open wheel stuff.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

Beefy

Quote from: Bennyhana on July 25, 2006, 03:24:21 PM
Quote from: Beefy on July 25, 2006, 01:49:17 PM
Neither nerds nor rednecks have a majority grip on pop culture.

Perhaps not, but they may each have a plurality.  Can you otherwise explain the popularity of Comic Book movies and Larry the Cable guy? (not to mention NASCAR is the fastest growing "sport" in America)

Sorry if I offended, but not being in either group (I was a different type of geek, and I am most certainly not a redneck), it seems that so much of American entertainment is geared towards them.

I'm not offended, I just don't see either as being a driving force.  Certainly comic properties have become far more prevalent, but I completely understand why.  Comic properties are ultimately family friendly properties, and family friendly, when done right, brings in lots of cash.  The only reason these projects weren't being made before was because the technology didn't exist to do them justice.  Now that the technology exists, and movies like Spider-man have shown what kind of rewards are reaped when it's done right, we're seeing a great deal more of them.  Same for fantasy films like LOTR and TCON:TLTWATW.  I don't think they're prevalent, they're just catching up to the rest of the genres.

As for rednecks and Larry the Cable Guy... well, I don't get it either, but then I'm not the demographic.  But as long as there is a market, you can expect someone to exploit it.

meredith

when it comes to movies, it's all about an easy source of material to suck dry.


make any sequels possible?  *check*
remake old movies with new tech? *check*

hm
oh!

popular books!  *check*
popular comics!  *check*

Jessie

Quote from: dazie on July 25, 2006, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: Dottie Lou on July 25, 2006, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on July 25, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
Yes it does.  My dad and I watch NASCAR when I am at home.  I am the only one that appreciates it.  His wife hates it.

I watch NASCAR when I can.  But I prefer open wheel stuff.
Open wheel cars are LOUD.  Ever been around one in person?  HOLY CRAP.  One Indy car is louder than a whole pack of stock cars.  It's insane.  Of course, so is driving one of those tiny little things.  NO fucking way man.  No fucking way.

I'd drive a stock car in a second, though.

I guess my redneck is showing again :) 
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

dazie

Quote from: jessie on July 25, 2006, 03:44:22 PM
Quote from: dazie on July 25, 2006, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: Dottie Lou on July 25, 2006, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on July 25, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
Yes it does.  My dad and I watch NASCAR when I am at home.  I am the only one that appreciates it.  His wife hates it.

I watch NASCAR when I can.  But I prefer open wheel stuff.
Open wheel cars are LOUD.  Ever been around one in person?  HOLY CRAP.  One Indy car is louder than a whole pack of stock cars.  It's insane.  Of course, so is driving one of those tiny little things.  NO fucking way man.  No fucking way.

I'd drive a stock car in a second, though.

I guess my redneck is showing again :) 

I grew up near Pocono Raceway.  I went to ALL SORTS of races.  The best are the semi trucks.  :)  Love it. 

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

cnamon

Quote from: jessie on July 25, 2006, 03:44:22 PM
Quote from: dazie on July 25, 2006, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: Dottie Lou on July 25, 2006, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on July 25, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
I'm not normally a NASCAR fan, but it looks and sounds really cool in Hi-Def.
Yes it does.  My dad and I watch NASCAR when I am at home.  I am the only one that appreciates it.  His wife hates it.

I watch NASCAR when I can.  But I prefer open wheel stuff.
Open wheel cars are LOUD.  Ever been around one in person?  HOLY CRAP.  One Indy car is louder than a whole pack of stock cars.  It's insane.  Of course, so is driving one of those tiny little things.  NO fucking way man.  No fucking way.

I'd drive a stock car in a second, though.

I guess my redneck is showing again :) 
I used to want to be a stunt driver.  I still kinda do, but the parents and my insurance company didn't think it was wise.

meredith

btw nerd = insult
geek = compliment

cnamon

Quote from: hatt on July 25, 2006, 04:05:41 PM
btw nerd = insult
geek = compliment
Nerd is no longer and insult...the nerd community embraced the word and made it their own. 

Alice


Gamplayerx

So, is this another comic book movie or not??

ReBurn

Quote from: Gamplayerx on July 25, 2006, 07:57:30 PM
So, is this another comic book movie or not??
Um, yes.
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Listener


ReBurn

I think he has the life experience to play Tony Stark, what with the addiction problems and all.  That doesn't bother me nearly as much as Ben Affleck playing Daredevil did.
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Gamplayerx


Jessie

That is weird.  And useless, because it doesn't even copy the url for you.
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

meredith

hm. where has listener disappeared to?

Beefy

Check out the almost unrecognizable Jeff Bridges.

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dazie

Wow.  Who knew he was black?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

Alice


Bennyhana

The dude looks angry.

Jessie

I saw him on Letterman or something the other day.  Scary.
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

ReBurn

Who does bald better, Jeff or Howie?
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dazie

Jeff.  He looks like John Malkovich.  *swoon*
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

Alice

Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 02:30:54 PM
Jeff.  He looks like John Malkovich.  *swoon*
You're weird.

Bennyhana

Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 02:30:54 PM
Jeff.  He looks like John Malkovich.  *swoon*

Ugh.  You crazy, woman.

Jessie

Howie.  He looks BETTER bald.

Jeff looks frightening, like he might kill you in your sleep.
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

dazie

Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 02:56:02 PM
Howie.  He looks BETTER bald.

Jeff looks frightening, like he might kill you in your sleep.

Exactly.  Yow!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

Jessie

Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 02:57:36 PM
Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 02:56:02 PM
Howie.  He looks BETTER bald.

Jeff looks frightening, like he might kill you in your sleep.

Exactly.  Yow!

You're a freak.
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

dazie

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

Jessie

Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: Alice on June 27, 2007, 02:35:30 PM
You're weird.
Quote from: Bennyhana on June 27, 2007, 02:42:34 PM
Ugh.  You crazy, woman.
Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 03:03:16 PM
You're a freak.

I've been called worse.

by better.


:-*
What about twatfaced KANSAN.  You know what they say about people from Kansas...
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

dazie

Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: Alice on June 27, 2007, 02:35:30 PM
You're weird.
Quote from: Bennyhana on June 27, 2007, 02:42:34 PM
Ugh.  You crazy, woman.
Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 03:03:16 PM
You're a freak.

I've been called worse.

by better.


:-*
What about twatfaced KANSAN.  You know what they say about people from Kansas...

I'm not FROM Kansas.  I'm FROM Pennsylvania.  I just LIVE in Kansas at the moment.  phbbt.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

ReBurn

Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 03:23:34 PM
Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: dazie on June 27, 2007, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: Alice on June 27, 2007, 02:35:30 PM
You're weird.
Quote from: Bennyhana on June 27, 2007, 02:42:34 PM
Ugh.  You crazy, woman.
Quote from: Jessie on June 27, 2007, 03:03:16 PM
You're a freak.

I've been called worse.

by better.


:-*
What about twatfaced KANSAN.  You know what they say about people from Kansas...

I'm not FROM Kansas.  I'm FROM Pennsylvania.  I just LIVE in Kansas at the moment.  phbbt.
You would still be guilty by association.
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meredith


Beefy



ReBurn

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Gamplayerx

Quote from: ReBurn on August 10, 2007, 08:03:25 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 10, 2007, 05:25:24 PM
http://joblo.com/newsimages1/ironmangroundpose.jpg
Forbidden URL, but this works, too: http://joblo.com/new-iron-man-pic

That doesn't work, but if you refresh on the one Beefy posted, you get a picture.  Of some cartoon punching concrete.

Beefy

Quote from: Gamplayerx on August 10, 2007, 08:33:53 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on August 10, 2007, 08:03:25 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 10, 2007, 05:25:24 PM
http://joblo.com/newsimages1/ironmangroundpose.jpg
Forbidden URL, but this works, too: http://joblo.com/new-iron-man-pic

That doesn't work, but if you refresh on the one Beefy posted, you get a picture.  Of some cartoon punching concrete.

Not a cartoon.  Evidently airbrushed shot of the armor used in the film.

Beefy



Alice

I'm really excited about this movie.  I got a Slurpee with an Iron Man cup, but the boy has stolen it.

ReBurn

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eo000


meredith

it is.   i was there with a USAF staff sergeant who pointed out all the ranks, identified all the equipment, and was generally excited about all the air force presence in the movie.

dots

I have a friend that worked on it.  I might go see it tonight.
You're an asshole and I hate you.

ReBurn

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Beefy

Keep in mind inflated ticket prices.  Still, good for RDJ.

Insta-greenlighted sequel.

ReBurn

I thought he did a great job with the role.
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Dry then Catch

Quote from: hatt on May 04, 2008, 05:33:21 PM
it is.   i was there with a USAF staff sergeant who pointed out all the ranks, identified all the equipment, and was generally excited about all the air force presence in the movie.

the news graphic referred to lt. col Rhodes are colonel.  Also, I think Cuba Gooding Jr. would have been better

for some reason I thought this movie would be one that beefy had some obscure vendetta/boycott against.  I would rate it as below X-Men 2 (my favorite of the modern comic adaptations) and above Spiderman 1. 

how hopeful should I be for all sort of marvel heroes in the Avenger movie.  i mean it would be awesome if  X-men, spidey and even daredevil got a cameo

Beefy

Quote from: CatchrNdRy on May 05, 2008, 06:32:28 PM
Quote from: hatt on May 04, 2008, 05:33:21 PM
it is.   i was there with a USAF staff sergeant who pointed out all the ranks, identified all the equipment, and was generally excited about all the air force presence in the movie.

the news graphic referred to lt. col Rhodes are colonel.  Also, I think Cuba Gooding Jr. would have been better

for some reason I thought this movie would be one that beefy had some obscure vendetta/boycott against.  I would rate it as below X-Men 2 (my favorite of the modern comic adaptations) and above Spiderman 1. 

how hopeful should I be for all sort of marvel heroes in the Avenger movie.  i mean it would be awesome if  X-men, spidey and even daredevil got a cameo

I have no issue with this film.  Why would I?

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080505/20080505005656.html?.v=1

ReBurn

Quote from: Beefy on May 05, 2008, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on May 05, 2008, 06:32:28 PM
Quote from: hatt on May 04, 2008, 05:33:21 PM
it is.   i was there with a USAF staff sergeant who pointed out all the ranks, identified all the equipment, and was generally excited about all the air force presence in the movie.

the news graphic referred to lt. col Rhodes are colonel.  Also, I think Cuba Gooding Jr. would have been better

for some reason I thought this movie would be one that beefy had some obscure vendetta/boycott against.  I would rate it as below X-Men 2 (my favorite of the modern comic adaptations) and above Spiderman 1. 

how hopeful should I be for all sort of marvel heroes in the Avenger movie.  i mean it would be awesome if  X-men, spidey and even daredevil got a cameo

I have no issue with this film.  Why would I?

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080505/20080505005656.html?.v=1
Because they were so busy printing money that they forgot to deliver your comics on time? Is this a test?
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Dry then Catch

Quote from: Beefy on May 05, 2008, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on May 05, 2008, 06:32:28 PM
Quote from: hatt on May 04, 2008, 05:33:21 PM
it is.   i was there with a USAF staff sergeant who pointed out all the ranks, identified all the equipment, and was generally excited about all the air force presence in the movie.

the news graphic referred to lt. col Rhodes are colonel.  Also, I think Cuba Gooding Jr. would have been better

for some reason I thought this movie would be one that beefy had some obscure vendetta/boycott against.  I would rate it as below X-Men 2 (my favorite of the modern comic adaptations) and above Spiderman 1. 

how hopeful should I be for all sort of marvel heroes in the Avenger movie.  i mean it would be awesome if  X-men, spidey and even daredevil got a cameo

I have no issue with this film.  Why would I?

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080505/20080505005656.html?.v=1

because you have had issues with many other seemingly innocuous films

Beefy

Bad. Ass.  So much fun.

People who didn't wait until after the credits are suckers.

Dry then Catch

Quote from: Beefy on June 15, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
Bad. Ass.  So much fun.

People who didn't wait until after the credits are suckers.

are you excited for the hulk movie?

eo000

Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 16, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
Quote from: Beefy on June 15, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
Bad. Ass.  So much fun.

People who didn't wait until after the credits are suckers.

are you excited for the hulk movie?
I saw the hulk movie over the weekend. it was really good.

Beefy

Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 16, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
Quote from: Beefy on June 15, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
Bad. Ass.  So much fun.

People who didn't wait until after the credits are suckers.

are you excited for the hulk movie?

I'm going to go but I wouldn't say I'm excited.  There simply isn't that much you can do with the Hulk as a character, let alone a heroic character.  And most of that got done in the last film.

VikingJuice

I totally forgot about the part at the end of credits.

Still, I loved this movie.  It far exceeded my expectations.  Very strong film.

meredith

oh man i have a great contribution to this thread...



NSFW
http://i31.tinypic.com/i4k5zc.jpg
NSFW


Beefy


ReBurn

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ReBurn

I got my Iron Man Blu-ray disc today...who wants to come watch? Be here in 30 minutes. I have snacks.
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Beefy

The guy at Blockbuster said they've had to ship back half off all discs sue to defects.  Scrutinize your purchase carefully.

ReBurn

There was a huge recall before the actual release happened. Paramount says that all is well now. No problems so far. I think I want to get Transformers, too.
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VikingJuice

Do you guys think Blue-Ray will last and eventually replace regular DVDs?  I have lukewarm feelings about the whole Blue-Ray issue and personally don't feel a need for buying them as long as DVD's are available.

And more on topic, I'm pumped about soon owning Iron Man.  I was so impressed with it.

BigDun

Costco had a Blue Ray video demonstration on the difference between Blue Ray and and standard def DVDs using the animated movie Cars. They put up a dividing line and showed the difference between Blue Ray and standard def on a HiDef TV. I must admit that since then, I've been shopping Blue Ray DVD players. I'll wait until they are < $300 before I buy one. At that point we will start buying Blue Ray DVDs. Until then, standard def DVDs will do for me.
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eo000

awesome, you've finally got something to play on your ps3!!!!


i'm kidding. i'm sure talladega nights is just about wore out by now. :D

ReBurn

I didn't get one with Talladega Nights. I wish I did. Then I would have had something to play :( LittleBigPlanet comes out in a couple of weeks, though.

I still buy 95% of my movies on DVD. The more recent DVD releases seem to be copied from high def masters, so on a good upscaling DVD player (like the PS3) the picture quality is still really good. Obviously it can't put something into the picture that isn't there, but I believe that the resolution of the content is higher in the last couple of years.

I'm actually going to do a little experimenting of my own. I bought Iron Man on Blu-ray yesterday, but I also won a DVD copy at Wally World's grand re-opening this morning when I stopped to buy my lunch on the way to work. So I'm going to try to tell if the Blu-ray was really worth it, aside from the web-enabled content and exclusive special features.
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eo000

I watched iron man with Kayla yesterday, and she loved it. (yes, I made her leave the room as i fast forwarded it during the sex scene)

Jessie

Quote from: eo000 on October 02, 2008, 06:08:08 AM
I watched iron man with Kayla yesterday, and she loved it. (yes, I made her leave the room as i fast forwarded it during the sex scene)
I don't even remember there being one of those.
we should have kept the quote pyramid up to rape Jessie in the face.

eo000

Quote from: Jessie on October 02, 2008, 07:23:22 AM
Quote from: eo000 on October 02, 2008, 06:08:08 AM
I watched iron man with Kayla yesterday, and she loved it. (yes, I made her leave the room as i fast forwarded it during the sex scene)
I don't even remember there being one of those.

it was near the beggining of the movie, with the lady that wanted to interview him

Bishamonten

Watched it for the first time last night

Piss piss piss poor writing.

Fair directing.

All saved by Rober Downey  Jr.

Terrance Howard never fails at being cool. 

Jeff Bridges is talented enough to be evil in one movie, the dude in the next, the president in another and not get type cast.  It's really impressive when you stop and think about it.


VikingJuice

Quote from: Bishamonten on October 02, 2008, 09:02:20 AM
Watched it for the first time last night

Piss piss piss poor writing.

Fair directing.

All saved by Rober Downey  Jr.

Terrance Howard never fails at being cool. 

Jeff Bridges is talented enough to be evil in one movie, the dude in the next, the president in another and not get type cast.  It's really impressive when you stop and think about it.



I'm convinced he was born to be The Dude.


Gamplayerx

I watched this the other night.  Fun movie.

ReBurn

Quote from: ReBurn on October 01, 2008, 09:39:47 PM
I'm actually going to do a little experimenting of my own. I bought Iron Man on Blu-ray yesterday, but I also won a DVD copy at Wally World's grand re-opening this morning when I stopped to buy my lunch on the way to work. So I'm going to try to tell if the Blu-ray was really worth it, aside from the web-enabled content and exclusive special features.
I've completed my analysis. As far as video quality goes the upscaled DVD comes pretty close to the HD video of the Blu-Ray version. At more than 6 feet from the TV I can't tell the difference, but I don't see that well so take what you will from that. At about 4 feet away you can see the differences in visual detail. Images are more crisp and defined and there's no noticeable blurring except for those things that are out of focus. I'm not sure that the increased detail it is good enough to justify the cost of a Blu-Ray player.

The true difference was in the sound quality. The uncompressed PCM audio is just leaps and bounds above the audio on the DVD. There are so many more sound details that are distinguishable. In this area I think that there is noticeable value in Blu-Ray.
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dazie

Quote from: Gamplayerx on October 14, 2008, 11:45:41 AM
I watched this the other night.  Fun movie.

I concur.  I laughed several times, and found myself getting tense in several scenes.  I hate that.  Hate being manipulated by the director.

Although- the director IS Jon Favreau.  rowr!  He could probably manipulate me.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

VikingJuice

Quote from: dazie on February 01, 2009, 12:20:06 AM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on October 14, 2008, 11:45:41 AM
I watched this the other night.  Fun movie.

I concur.  I laughed several times, and found myself getting tense in several scenes.  I hate that.  Hate being manipulated by the director.

Although- the director IS Jon Favreau.  rowr!  He could probably manipulate me.

Apparently you are the cute and fluffy bunny Vince was referring to.