Welcome to the Invelos forums. Please read the forum rules before posting.

Read access to our public forums is open to everyone. To post messages, a free registration is required.

If you have an Invelos account, sign in to post.

    Invelos Forums->General: General Discussion Page: 1  Previous   Next
The African Queen Blu-ray March 23rd
Author Message
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantShinyDiscGuy
Registered: March 10, 2009
Posts: 2,248
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4018
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar Contributorhal9g
Who is John Galt?
Registered: March 13, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
United States Posts: 6,635
Posted:
PM this userEmail this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
I've only been waiting for this (in Region 1) for 11 years now!!!!!!

It's about time!     
Hal
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantShinyDiscGuy
Registered: March 10, 2009
Posts: 2,248
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quoting hal9g:
Quote:
I've only been waiting for this (in Region 1) for 11 years now!!!!!!

It's about time!     


lol

And who saids that nothing that has ever come out on DVD will ever come out on Blu-ray 
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributormdnitoil
Registered: March 14, 2007
United States Posts: 1,777
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quoting FilmAlba:
Quote:
Quoting hal9g:
Quote:
I've only been waiting for this (in Region 1) for 11 years now!!!!!!

It's about time!     


lol

And who saids that nothing that has ever come out on DVD will ever come out on Blu-ray 

That's a good question because whoever said it was an idiot.  So far, everything that has come out on Blu-ray has come out on DVD.  Unless I'm somehow missing your point.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantShinyDiscGuy
Registered: March 10, 2009
Posts: 2,248
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
Here's the cover for both the Blu-ray and the DVD



DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantantolod
Since Dec 02, 2003
Registered: March 13, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
United States Posts: 940
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
I've had this pre-ordered from Amazon for a couple months now. Even got an email saying that they didn't know when or if it would ever ship.
Kevin
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantFloorwalker
Dona Nobis Pacem
Registered: March 16, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
United States Posts: 943
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
The African Queen Blu-ray

There is also this on the Commemorative Edition

I've got a spot next to Casablanca ready for this!
Just in from somewhere left of the middle of nowhere
The Holy See  
Hell
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantShinyDiscGuy
Registered: March 10, 2009
Posts: 2,248
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
I also like to note some idiot arguments i had a while back about how Blu-ray will only benefit a small amount of films namely titles of action adventure orientation.

Close but no where near as funny as Blu-ray being the laser disc of our time.

It still impresses me as the years gather on, Blu-ray takes hold and it's technology is slowly starting to be exploited to it's full potentiality how much more satisfied i feel in adopting most of my film purchasing to Blu-ray from a rather early stage in it's life.

And now i feel im reaping the benefits and getting amazing films with pretty much definitive transfers and with each piece of news like this all i can say to those ppl is i told you so.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorNexus the Sixth
Contributor since 2002
Registered: March 13, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
Sweden Posts: 3,197
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
I think classic films are the most rewarding to buy in high-def. You know the latest blockbusters are going to look great (even if they suck as films) but when you see a film 50-60 years old looking like new again you're ready to weep in joy.
First registered: February 15, 2002
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantShinyDiscGuy
Registered: March 10, 2009
Posts: 2,248
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quoting Kinoniki:
Quote:
I think classic films are the most rewarding to buy in high-def. You know the latest blockbusters are going to look great (even if they suck as films) but when you see a film 50-60 years old looking like new again you're ready to weep in joy.


Exactly like the Godfather Coppola restoration. How the hell after seeing that on Blu-ray would you ever watch those films on DVD again.
DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantdbjb6972
Registered: December 9, 2009
United States Posts: 24
Posted:
PM this userEmail this userVisit this user's homepageView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quote:
Quoting FilmAlba:

Exactly like the Godfather Coppola restoration. How the hell after seeing that on Blu-ray would you ever watch those films on DVD again.


I haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing these on Blu-Ray, but am dying to do so.  #'s 1 and 2 are among my favorite films of all time (actually, The Godfather IS my favorite)

BTW, I'm also happy to see African Queen coming to Blu-Ray.  Definitely a day one buy.
http://www.dvdinfatuation.com
 Last edited: by dbjb6972
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantShinyDiscGuy
Registered: March 10, 2009
Posts: 2,248
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quoting dbjb6972:
Quote:
Quote:
Quoting FilmAlba:

Exactly like the Godfather Coppola restoration. How the hell after seeing that on Blu-ray would you ever watch those films on DVD again.


I haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing these on Blu-Ray, but am dying to do so.  #'s 1 and 2 are among my favorite films of all time (actually, The Godfather IS my favorite)

BTW, I'm also happy to see African Queen coming to Blu-Ray.  Definitely a day one buy.


The first 2 Godfather films are being brought out on single releases as part of Paramount's sapphire series feb 02. I don't see many deals on these there both priced at $23.99 at Amazon. Your just best getting the complete set which is now under $50 and comes with a tone of HD extras and all the extras from the previous DVD.

Including a great featurette about the restoration of Godfather 1 by Lowery Digital. The 1st one is also my fav and have had my fare share of arguments about it lol

A lot of ppl think the second had the better story with the contrast of a family on the rise and a family on the fall and a more complicated plot. While the second is a classic i don't find it to be as solid a piece as it's predecessor. Godfather 1 was just all around better blend of drama execution and cinematography. It's overall story that never left you hanging for a min seamlessly and naturally flowing from one act to another it's just flawless as you can get.

The problem i find with Godfather 2 is it's overall pacing just seems slow sometimes and perhaps this is due to the fact they had two story's working off each other they just never got the mix entirely right. I don't fault it's ambition as a film but no matter how often i watch it i just can't help but think im watching something which is less formed.

Still it's hard to be critical about Godfather 2.
 Last edited: by ShinyDiscGuy
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorMerrik
NON-STEPFORD PROFILER
Registered: September 30, 2008
Reputation: Highest Rating
Canada Posts: 1,805
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
About friggin' time! This is awesome news! I haven't seen this film since I cleared out my VHS tapes years and years ago, and have been patiently waiting for about a decade to gets my hands on this!!
The night is calling. And it whispers to me soflty come and play.
    Invelos Forums->General: General Discussion Page: 1  Previous   Next