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Do the Blus fix any of the problems on the UEs? I always wondered if there was just a problem in down converting the restorations. Most are fine, but some have so many gripes that I've started tracking down the old SE discs etc. and am even looking at going back to LD. (ex.TB, OHMSS, LALD, TSWLM, AVTAK, GE). And is it just me, or do the colors on nearly all the films seem extremely muted? Thunderball, YOLT, LALD, and TSWLM in particular.

Is it worth looking for the early THX mastered snapper DVDs of Dr. No, FRWL, Goldfinger, TSWLM, and Moonraker?

Well, the thing is that Thunderball is one of the Bonds that is always mucked up. First there are all of the different audio versions: "Sorry old boy, better luck next time/now you can tell about the one that got away", Pinder's manta ray line, the score or lack of it in the bomb reveal scene, use of the James Bond theme or a reprise of Thunderball over the end credits.

Then you have to look at the various color renditions over the years. The film has an odd look to it when compared to the others, and I think this comes from the fact that it was the first Bond to be in Panavision. The UE has color changes made by the restoration team, and while they aren't too distracting-they just aren't a part of the film. The one good thing about the old SEs were that some of the original colors were there. This MGM LD collector's set is reputed to have the best rendition of the original colors of the film.

Does the Blu-ray fix any of these issues? Otherwise I'm seriously considering tracking this LD set down. I saw the restored film in a theater and it did look better. The soundtrack issues are something else, the UE has the "Now you can" line in mono, but the 5.1 mix has "Sorry old boy" on the exact same disc! Would it have been that hard to include the other track with differences?? I grew up on a VHS copy of the film and know one track by heart. What should really be done (and I know this seems really nitpicky) is an option be made to select which of these differences should be included while watching the film.

Can it be done?

Has anyone ever done one?

I forgot. Whoops.

Munich.

American Beauty isn't all that bad. It is overdone though, and very overrated. The only reason that I have a copy is because of Kevin Spacey (he can do no wrong)

Kane has been way to Lowry-ized. I've been realizing the extent that some of the Bond titles have been changed especially the colors. And not having original audio is a major no-no! (TSWLM!!)

As for the last film seen it is Grave of the Fireflies. Absolutely stunning, and I cried. Yes, I'll admit it.

Either one. For the tapes with hi-fi sound would it be worth using the audio in restorations or would it be better to track down a different source (LD etc.). They have a warmer sound then some upmixes for DVDs without original audio and I've toyed with the idea of replacing them with the VHS audio. (ex. The Spy Who Loved Me)

I'm just mulling over logistics and the fact that it will cost $130 plus the enormous amounts I would spend on merchandise. It has got to be impossible to resist something, and I could be saving for more lasers etc.

Not to mention the prequel overload...

Could the Revivax be easily converted to NTSC?

LD vs. DVD vs. Blu: which is the least compressed? Some have said that the LDs are closer to the original theatrical mixes, but Blu can be overwhelming.

And what exactly was VHS audio? Some of my old tapes have Dolby surround or stereo, and I just wasn't sure.

I'm wondering if I should go in August. It's in Orlando, and I go to school nearby. Has anyone ever been to one before? 

Interesting thought: Maybe there should be an official ot.com table...I'm sure that would turn some heads...maybe if a bunch of us were there....and then everyone could ask Lucasfilm reps about blu not blue, the GOUT, 97SE, theatrical audio etc. face to face.

Ahhh. That makes sense. 

I don't know. They are described in the project info as being 640 from the 97 LD. But LD maxes out at 384 (I think.). Compared to yours they just seem a lot louder.

Did Ady ever upload his 640kbit/s unedited tracks for ANH and ROTJ?

If you start with a player that has the digital out-does it still need a demodulator to get the 5.1?

You talk to people about the 1997 special edition, 04 DVD, laserdisc transfers, GOUT, the mono mix, the stereo mix, the 93 mix, 70mm versions, and the 97 5.1 upmix.

Their eyes glaze over as soon as you start talking SW.

You frequent this site looking for active threads.

You just bought a SW LD boxset and have no LD player.

Guilty on all counts.

Was the SE in 70mm? I knew it had a DTS release.

Citizen Kane for the umpteenth time. It's that good. Welles was a genius.

Oh god...not Yoda Stories. I still have nightmares about that gameboy game.

Did this ever get anywhere? If anything has been finished I'd love to take a look.

Is it worth tracking down the gkar or the revivax? Just finished a VHS conversion of ANH and boy does it suck..

I love these films. And because they were produced by the Bond team their production values etc. are fantastic. Ipcress is still probably the best spy film ever made. (and features one of John Barry's best scores.) FIB is a good 60's spy film that isn't campy. Billion Dollar Brain is Palmer on acid. (it has some surprising staying power though.)

Haven't seen the 70's film, but the two from the 90's are interesting curios. They aren't that good however. There are versions floating around online and they were recently released together in region 2. Worth it for serious Palmer fans only.

Michael Caine is the man. No one can touch Harry Palmer or Jack Carter.

Murder on the Orient Express. Classic.

The original, unbeatable, there never was a remake of: GET CARTER. Saw an original 35mm print at an art-house and was reminded of how much we need this restored from the old snapper DVD. Caine is the man...with a shotgun....naked...

I wish I had something other than a ps2. But I'm extremely cheap. That's why I have mastered all the on-disc songs. Sad, yes. Isn't the Network only for 360 right now?

These versions would be better to start with because they have less of the color issues that plagued the home video release. I wish I had some of these, but unfortunately no one seems to have any of them anymore. The closest thing to this is Ady's ESB that was returned to the 97 edition (many thanks again!), but all of the HD versions lack the true colors and structure that are present on the actual 97SE. This seems to be the hardest version to work with.