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@roachman1412 8 сағат бұрын
I wish we had HMV in the US watching you walking through is collectors dream
@moviecollector5920 5 сағат бұрын
They're back in Canada so you never know. The big danger is that we have a Marxist government here now and businesses like HMV are facing enormous tax rises. But keep your fingers crossed because surely Los Angeles and New York would be prime targets if they do venture back into the USA. John.
@Reggaebeatman 9 сағат бұрын
Laser disk Audio sounds amazing. Last year the 4k release of Robocop 2 from Sceamfactory had a Laser Disk Stereo and i could hear the difference in clarity....it sounded better than the HD remaster.
@moviecollector5920 5 сағат бұрын
LaserDisc had original theatrical soundtracks which apparently is not the case on current home video releases. What we get now, I'm told, are near field mixes. You want to sit in here and hear how much better original 35mm tracks are! John.
@UmmerFarooq-wx4yo 10 сағат бұрын
It's got that film grain we don't really remember. Crt tv smoothing and all
@moviecollector5920 5 сағат бұрын
We didn't tend to see film grain quite like this on real film. Video transfers present static imagery compared to a film travelling through a projector. The shutter creates is largely responsible for the more natural look on screen but the light being diffused by the film itself is a contributor too. Soundtracks tend to be better on theatrical film prints too but that's another subject. John.
@DavidVanpatten-t1j 11 сағат бұрын
Reference 4k disc
@moviecollector5920 4 сағат бұрын
I don't think there is any such thing David because each filming format can only be 'reference' for its own originating format. As this is VistaVision with the addition of the dye-transfer Technicolor process it can only be compared to other releases originating from that format. Comparing them all so far (for example, many of the Hitchcock films such as North By Northwest, Vertigo, To Catch A Thief) can we decide which is the best and therefore the one to compare to other VistaVision/dye-transfer Technicolor films released to 4K home video disc in the future. Sorry to blather on. John.
@seanlxgue Күн бұрын
Hey John, I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now and I have to say they’re wonderful, I love your reviews of all your 4K UHD films they’re authentic and really speak to me as a fellow film enthusiast and collector. I do have a quick question I’m not too sure if you have the answer for this; do you know of any cinemas in the UK showing Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” shot in the incredible VistaVision on 70mm Film? I can’t find any screenings in where I live in Ireland except for the standard digital releases. I thought you may know a specific cinema in the UK that may be showing it on 70mm film. Keep up the great work and keep those reviews coming! Your channel is fantastic and will only continue to grow. 😊
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
Evening Sean. The BFI IMAX sent out an email to say the BFI would be screening a 70mm print of The Brutalist later this month but it was pointed out to me in another comment that it doesn't look like it's the IMAX screening it and it will more likely be NFT1 only. Here is the link into their listings for The Brutalist: whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=brutalist-70mm The Prince Charles Cinema might get the print after it's finished with but I can't see any screenings listed on their site yet. This link will take you to their 35mm and 70mm listings: princecharlescinema.com/seasons-events/?se=18 I don't know if the Odeon Leicester Square will get The Brutalist but if they do it may be a 70mm print so keep an eye on their site here: www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/london-leicester-square/ I hope all this helps. And good to have you here so thank you. John.
@osmankaynar7375 Күн бұрын
Maltese Cross Block operates noisily,This noisy sound is not normal.
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
Actually it is. I have a Rode NTG telescopic microphone on this camera and this amplifies the noise. Sorry if this caused you any confusion. John.
@sethmars Күн бұрын
Great review, John. Love the Raimi Trilogy... 20 years later and I'm still not sure that they'll ever be topped! 🕷️
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
CGI is too prevalent in the later attempts at Spider-Man films. It was heading that way in Spider-Man 3 but it still had the benefit of Tobey Maguire in the titular role so we didn't particularly care back then. Great to see him back in that last film though. John.
@a9503128 Күн бұрын
Gees where do I start with the optimisation of that network storage server, software etc 😂. Some flashbacks to the old days. Copper cables everywhere, RAID 5 in a projector 😂 when the source content is in the same room and the schedule software 😂. 180GB, I work with data sets 10x that and we transfer them around in seconds to minutes.
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
I was working with Storage Area Networks until I went self-employed to make documentaries Alex (about 20 years ago) and back then 180Gb was a large amount of data. Transferring such a large file across the internet would have been a right stress. How times have changed but certainly not always for the better. John.
@a9503128 21 сағат бұрын
@@moviecollector5920 proves how much grifters are taking advantage.
@danielparker3842 Күн бұрын
Another great laid-back review. I wish I could afford a trip to London to meet you and the misses. I think we would hit it off. You have such beautiful theaters over there. Several years ago my brother took us to the FOX THEATER in Atlanta and it was an experience I'll never forget with its domed ceiling that had stars and clouds that slowly drifted across like a real night sky while you watched the film. The movie was Disney's THE HORSE IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT with Dean Jones (that should tell you how long ago that was). It was a truly lovely experience. The whole theater has a Mid-Eastern theme inside with its architecture looking like something from old Baghdad. Looking forward to more of your reviews. Daniel
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
Damn it! I was in Atlanta briefly in 2012 and I didn't know that cinema existed Daniel. Why didn't you tell me sooner? Our cinemas over here are disappearing I'm afraid. It's going to take someone who knows what they are about to turn around the terminal decline. Some should survive because of public funding but even that may be in jeopardy imminently because of the sudden downturn in our economy. Oh dear, I wish I hadn't thought of that. John.
@danielparker3842 Күн бұрын
While the FOX theater shows films it is better known for having events such as live shows and concerts. It truly is a magical place. I will follow up as to its present use. Daniel
@danielparker3842 Күн бұрын
Okay, I looked it up and am happy to say that the Atlanta landmark The Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta is still going strong. They have quite an itinerary of Broadway Shows, Concert events, and yes, films for 2025. I would love to go there again but it would have to be with someone who knows their way around town and with them driving. I've driven over there before and downtown can be quite nerve-wracking and one can easily get lost if you don't know your way. Still, a trip to The Fox would be fabulous indeed. Daniel
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
@@danielparker3842 It's probably the events that keep it in business Daniel.
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
@@danielparker3842 I've sat in the traffic in Atlanta. We were heading out to Road Atlanta for The Mitty and it took ages to get out of the city. A friend drove up from Florida and he hit Atlanta during the Friday evening rush-hour. He was almost completely broken by the time he arrived at the host hotel near the track. It's probably even worse for traffic than Los Angeles. And the airport is like Heathrow on steroids too. John.
@thelookuplookdown Күн бұрын
Wonderful way to begin the new year. Thank you, John another stellar post. I believe I have commented on this, but it bears repeating, 'Twisters" plays like a bad TV movie of the week compared to the brilliance of "Twister", and here I'm showing my crotchety old fart age, but when the marvelous wind-swept titles of this superb 4K version swept across my screen I became quite emotional thinking 'they don't make them like this anymore'. And come on guys, get over the few seconds of green tint, it's nothing. Happy New Year! Michael - South Africa.
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
Morning Michael down there in soooooth Africa. Some of the vitriol over the modification to the sky in two short sequences is ridiculous to me. It's not the only home video 'anomaly' to cause a gnashing of teeth and it suggests to me that something has gone a little awry. I think some of us tend to thing our opinions matter and everyone should agree with those opinions, hence the anger that is so apparent and so prevalent with just about everything today. As Jack Nicholson says in 'Mars Attacks', "Why can't we all just get along?" John.
@GringoXalapeno Күн бұрын
KZbin keeps deleting my comments lol but don’t sleep on Indian movies they really have a treasure trove of interesting new movies and rrr won an Oscar for best original song it’s on Netflix in the USA sadly it’s not on blu ray unless you get a bootleg lol
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
Morning Gringo. There does seem to have been a bit of a resurgence in musicals over here in recent years so if India is still turning them out then you never know, they may break through. Maybe a few Indian movies made in English would do the trick, if that isn't happening already of course. John.
@GringoXalapeno Күн бұрын
@ well they are starting to do well in the USA and won it’s first Oscar lol it’s just that physical media is dead in India so streaming is your only option all Indian movies are musicals so who knows if you have
@GringoXalapeno Күн бұрын
@ there are some Indian movies doing well at the box office in the USA recently the sci fi action epic kalki 2898 did impressive numbers at the box office in America but like all foreign films it’s pretty much in select theaters and foreign films are still pretty niche although the niche is still growing like I said rrr won an Oscar and was critically acclaimed across the board so who knows what the future holds
@GringoXalapeno Күн бұрын
@ rrr has British bad guys so there’s some English spoken at times lol
@moviecollector5920 Күн бұрын
@@GringoXalapeno KDCloudy (www.youtube.com/@KDCloudy) has recently started collecting home video discs again. I don't know if he's importing them to India but it might be worth contacting him. His channel is excellent. He's put together a quite historic record of all the IMAX branded cinemas across India. Only one genuine IMAX left now (Gujarat Science City) but many, many faux IMAX houses all just projecting low quality video. As for the Oscars, they have little credibility any longer. Okay, they got it right with OPPENHEIMER last year but they have a long journey back if they are to regain the respect they once had. John.
@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS 2 күн бұрын
Videos are for older people
@moviecollector5920 2 күн бұрын
I'm not sure of what you're saying here Piper Boy but if it's that home video discs are for older people then I suppose that may be largely true. There are many youngsters who appreciate superior quality though and that's probably a part of the reason why 4K UHD discs are a growing market. If you only watch movies on a phone then obviously having a personal home video disc collection is not an option. Get a video projector though and you'll be asking yourself why you ever messed around with anything else. John.
@GringoXalapeno 2 күн бұрын
Just asking have you ever watched any Indian movies because many of them are fantastic but unfortunately many of them don’t have physical releases and keep in mind Brit’s are usually villains in those movies
@moviecollector5920 2 күн бұрын
I don't think I have seen any Indian movies. Not recently anyway. John.
@GringoXalapeno 2 күн бұрын
@@moviecollector5920 the movie rrr won an Oscar for best original song but if you want something less over the top you’ll want probably the classic movie sholay from 1975
@GringoXalapeno 2 күн бұрын
@@moviecollector5920definitely don’t sleep on Indian movies especially since rrr won an Oscar in 2022 I know you aren’t a fan of streaming but that’s the only way to watch it officially unless you get a bootleg
@sethmars 2 күн бұрын
Brilliant insights into film. Both you and Nicholls have awesome set-ups! 😎
@moviecollector5920 2 күн бұрын
Simon's Head of Film at the Hereford Courtyard Cinema as well as being a long time film collector, probably as long as I've been a film collector. We've made a few videos together since this one and the Aliens 35mm vs. 4K is the latest but we also covered how a DCP gets onto the screen at the Hereford Courtyard. It's not quite as simple as we all expected, to say the least. John.
@sethmars 2 күн бұрын
@moviecollector5920 I'll have to find that video about how it gets onto the Hereford Courtyard Cinema! I thought your Aliens 4k vs 35mm video with him was great: it's a brilliant film. My first viewing of the film was the original 2012 blu ray release at my local cinema, which looked superb.
@paullove729 3 күн бұрын
I agree the 200ft Jaws super 8mm edit is fantastic as is the 400ft alien reel, I in fact had this one before it was available to watch in the uk when i was younger
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
All those Alien Super 8 selected scene reels have turned a bit red these days Paul. Such a shame. I have the 200ft too but that's even more salmon coloured than the 200ft. Jaws is faring better though, or at least it was the last time I ran it. John.
@rustybolts3497 3 күн бұрын
Thanks again watched this last night very very good film nice cameo by the director hes as good actor as director well almost i also watched after hours last night after your recomendation going back over your reviews -still catching up LOL- thanks again for your channel
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
I hope you enjoyed 'After Hours' Rusty. I often see that on the shelf and wish I had the time to watch it again already. John.
@PaintDryPictures 3 күн бұрын
Because of this, this is why I have been buying Blu-ray copies again, because Blu-rays are a great backup copy in case the 4K version would one day stop working.
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
I have only come across one more faulty 4K disc since making this so this problem is not looking like the disaster it once seemed. The faulty disc was 'OLD' which I purchased from CEX and I think I can be sure the fault is why it was palmed off to CEX. I'm not bothered about that one though as it's not a film I'm likely to want to see again for many years, if ever. The problem did not prevent the disc from playing and we only missed a couple of short sections. John.
@rustybolts3497 3 күн бұрын
i bit the bullet and ordered this and fifth element 4k thanks for the review it made me want it !!
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
The work that's been done to Aliens for this is incredible for much of it. It's just occasional scenes that sometimes look odd. Most people don't know the film as well as I though. The Fifth Element is a great 4K. I've watched the 35mm print a couple of times recently which is now on just two big reels. Great fun. John.
@donkinshaun 3 күн бұрын
Some very cool collectibles! And in great condition!
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
I'm just working on a review video for Alien Romulus so I think the Alien Newborn from Alien Resurrection will come out of his packet for that one. John.
@donkinshaun 3 күн бұрын
@@moviecollector5920we are not worthy!
@doublebillmovies 3 күн бұрын
That's a great list John. Some I still need to get. It's hard sometimes to really decide what you prefer about something. I'm glad you liked Point Break. I have that SKU, it's a 90s film though great watch. Thank you for including me in the video. I think we got the best out of the True Lies 4K with the adjustments we made. I've been trying my projector on Bright mode. You get a much more natural colour and contrast image. I was watching Primal Fear and it looked nice but really plat. I turned up the bulb and wham, there it was. I keep it on Eco mode most of the time, cause of the noise. Take it easy. Trev
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
Morning Trev. I should have said 80's and 90's style action films in this video. I think the style came out of the late 1980's though. Most of the time our projector is set to 50%. It's sometimes better to have it on 'Eco.' but for 3D discs it's best on 100%. With 4K discs there is also the HDR to sort out and that's different from disc to disc. Some are still a bit hot under the collar about the James Cameron 4K home video disc releases. I sometimes suggest they find a film print!!! John.
@Sparkykelly1 3 күн бұрын
Dune 2 is far better than Dune 1. Part 1 was such a boring movie. Good to look at, but everyone just looked constipated throughout the entire movie. Part 2 had a much better pace and more going on.
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
I don't think either of them are exactly brilliant but perhaps they both are when you consider the novels they're bringing to the screen. Those Dune novels are almost impossible to turn into a film but they've done it this time around. John.
@Sparkykelly1 3 күн бұрын
@moviecollector5920 I never read the novels. So my basis is just the movies themselves. I don't even think I've seen the entire 80's movie. Maybe because I watched Dune pt1 at home, and Dune 2 in the cinema, that's why I enjoyed it 2 more. Still 2 big epic movies either way.
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
@@Sparkykelly1 You can still have a cinematic-like screening at home Sparky but it does require a projector to get close. Tellies are very good these days but projection is cinema. John.
@Sparkykelly1 3 күн бұрын
@moviecollector5920 I agree. I still need to invest in a decent sound system..my main issue is space. It's not a large room.
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
@@Sparkykelly1 If you're attached to neighbours too then that is a big consideration. Sometimes good headphones are a better option in those circumstances... or invite all your neighbours round whenever you stick a new home video disc on. John.
@BiG-DannY-D 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for reply John , and advise Been told by sellers if you project into Matt emulsion that the wall needs to be sanded flat with prep so no blemishes on wall - did you do this or was it just a coat of emulsion that’s it
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
You could have pock marks in the wall and you'll barely ever be aware of them Danny. You can get away with just about everything with projection so as long as the wall in question isn't falling apart just give it a couple of coats and try it out. The best thing you can do once you have an area to project onto is to work out how to envelop the projected image with a black mask. I don't mean that you need permanently in situ masking running off motors or suchlike, but black card or material to frame each aspect ratio. Nothing does more to improve the perception of a projected image than good black masking. Hooks for black card or even suitably sited velcro patches to quickly attach the black masks prior to film night. John.
@BiG-DannY-D 4 күн бұрын
Hi John great list I was gonna ask you something I remember you said you project into a wall of Matt emulation , as a newbie just bought my first projector doing research is there a reason you have not bought a screen ? I have a total dark room about the same size as your home cinema , what paint did you use and did you sand the wall down to make sure there is no marks on wall
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
Evening Danny. The main reason people try to sell you a screen is because there is money in it. There's not much money in a pot of paint. A brilliant white matt emulsion wall is the best possible screen you can have and it doesn't exactly cost much to maintain it. If you want your speakers behind the projected image though then that's when you may require to spend a lot of money on some white material. Another reason for having a screen is if you have a window, bookshelves or other obstacles where the projected image needs to be and in that case a roll down screen is the solution. Good luck with your first projector. I know a lot of people don't buy video projectors because it's a bit daunting when they've only ever known a telly. But you'll seen get into it. My advice is to not take any notice of anyone and start experimenting the all the basic settings yourself. Just don't have any of the digital 'enhancements' on and don't have the image too bright. John.
@stephencrewes5773 4 күн бұрын
Just purchased The Usual Suspects. Have you done a review of this one?
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
Never even seen the film Stephen. That will be corrected sometime soon. John.
@donkinshaun 4 күн бұрын
Great video! Hope to watch some more!
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
There are more than 200 of them now Shaun. Good luck! But I did do a follow up to this where I show glimpses of the Super 8 print as well as all my ALIENS collectibles. John.
@donkinshaun 4 күн бұрын
@ I’ll take a look now, thankyou
@danielparker3842 4 күн бұрын
Hey John. I watch several reviewers on KZbin and I still find your channel the most enjoyable. Yours is more like a friendly chat than say for instance this one guy who talks really loud and gets annoying. There has been much said about "reference quality" discs but what does that really mean? So I Googled it and found what is probably the best definition of this catch phrase. This is about as close to the real meaning of "reference quality" that I have found on the internet. "Native 4K refers to either a 4K DI or a 4K rescan which makes it true 4K. Many movies use a DI at 2K and the final product is upscale to 4K before being distributed. Therefore not native 4K. Many people will argue that this makes it not true 4K. But that is subjective. Reference disc refers to reference quality. This would be near perfect and the best picture quality you’ll find on a 4K disc. These discs are major upgrades over their standard blu ray counterparts. Some of these have involved rescans of the original film and properly color corrected (I.e the matrix). While others have a 4K DI which adds much more clarity, sharpness and detail than a 2K DI." There are many "reference quality" discs being put on the market today. One of the finest examples of these is the Warner Archive 4k disc of THE SEARCHERS. It truly is a remarkable transfer probably due to the fact that it is from VISTAVISION. Check it out and I think you will be blown away (pun intended) by this transfer of what many consider (myself included) the greatest Western ever made. Have a great day. Daniel.
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
There is no such thing as a reference quality 4K disc Daniel and the reason for that is that just about every film and movie shot on video ever made has a different origination. I suppose there will have been films made by the same directors using the same team from cinematography, lighting and everything else that will be similar to the point of near identical but even then, there are bound to be variations. VistaVision films are just one large film format but there are far bigger. To see the best film requires a trip to one of the 30 or so remaining IMAX cinemas in the world. But even then, it's quite rare for even the genuine IMAX houses to be screening an IMAX film. The BFI does so more regularly than most with a documentary at least once a week apparently but the Nolan features, particularly INTERSTELLAR, getting more regular repeated screenings these days. The Searchers, of course, is a VistaVision so no one should be surprised at how that 4K looks. I did hope that other KZbin reviewers would start to learn about the origination of a film being the most important aspect to its final look on a 4K home video reduction but only a few seem to have done so so far. If anyone wants to state something is 'reference quality' they also need to state which class it is in. If it's a matted 6.5K, 4K, 2K, HD, SD, 35mm, anamorphic 35mm, VistaVision, Technirama, 65mm etc. etc. etc. 'Nuff said. John.
@danielparker3842 3 күн бұрын
@@moviecollector5920 Yes, origination does have perhaps the most important aspect as to what makes a movie transfer reference quality. For instance the difference between THE SEARCHERS and RIO BRAVO is significant. Though RIO BRAVO is much better than its blu-ray predecessor it still has less clarity than THE SEARCHERS. But because movies like THE SEARCHERS and THE TEN COMMANDMENTS are ultra sharp and fully color restored I would definitely refer them before movies with lesser clarity and that is why I would say they are reference quality. Then there are those specialty videos like the BBC Nature series which are also excellent and I have "referred" them when talking about them to friends. Then there is the one which in my opinion tops them all in specialty videos is the 4k video of ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS which tells of the building of the Canadian Transcontinental Railway. The Canadian Rocky vistas are incredible along with the sound. There is a scene where a steam train is starting and it sounds as if it is right there in my living room with my Bose 900 sound bar. There. I believe I just referenced the quality of that video to you. Of course, if you ever get the video and view it for yourself you can form your own opinions. The point being, I have some 4k's that are not what I expected in quality and would not refer or recommend. Daniel P.S. The next movie on my VISTAVISION list is NORTH BY NORTHWEST which should be another excellent UltraHD video.
@darrellbentley6035 4 күн бұрын
Happy New Year John, enjoyed your review of the 2024. I agree with your number 1, the Hitcher was a great release. i didn't manage to get the Carrie release yet so maybe one for the future.
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
A happy new year to you too Darrell. It's the US one-sheet poster reproduction and the miniature front of house set that really make the Carrie special release stand apart. The disc itself is wonderful too though. The Hitcher is mainly about the disc and that hardback book. North By Northwest is better image quality of course but Carrie and The Hitcher weren't shot in VistaVision so that was inevitable. White Christmas is better imagery too for the same reason. John.
@mwrightinsurance 4 күн бұрын
I have the Blu-ray ultimate edition do you believe it’s worth the upgrade?
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
If you're happy with the home video copy you have then that's all that matters. The 4K discs are always better (probably 99% or more anyway) but whether or not they're worth shelling out on if you already have the Blu-ray depends on the individual. I tend to stick with a previous home video copy if I can but this KZbin channel often makes me feel compelled to purchase a 4K so I can review it. In the cases where I have the film on Super 8 the 4K is purchased just for a look for a review and then it never comes off the shelf again. John.
@PaintDryPictures 4 күн бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed The Flash. Even though I'm not too crazy about Ezra Miller, he was still a damn good actor and he did great playing the two Barry Allens. Of course the real reason to see the film was Michael Keaton's return as Batman and he was fantastic. The story was a confusing mess and didn't make much sense all the time, but it was a great time and I had fun with it. Hell, I even bought myself some Michael Keaton Batman toys based off this film: a Batman action figure, the Batmobile, the Batwing and a Batman Funko Pop...and I am such a proud owner of these toys. When the film was being hyped in spite of Ezra Miller's controversies, it felt like Batmania was back all over again due to Keaton's Batman comeback. I'll admit, I did skip the film out of protest against Miller and I instead screened myself Batman (1989) at my local arts center. I regret it, because part of me did want to see this film just for Keaton's Batman. Now I can screen myself at my local arts center any time I want. So, yes. I really liked this film in spite of its flaws. Great review, John!
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
I too wanted to see The Flash because of Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman. But it was such a surprise to enjoy the movie as much as I did. Parts of it were brilliant such as that caricature opening with the babies falling in slow motion. I had comparatively recently watched Man Of Steel and Batman v. Superman so the nonsense aspects of the story seemed to make sense to me. It's such a shame that cancel culture causes so many people to stay away from the cinema for this one but that's the modern world and something we must eradicate as soon as possible. John.
@rustybolts3497 4 күн бұрын
nice yearly review-yes i got romulus on 4 k was keen to get the new alien looked forward to it for months and months and such a disapointment.. good fx but basically alien 1 for gen z who probably never seen alien with mr hurt etc...look forward to see your views. btw liked aliens review with the 4k up against the 35mm quite interested in the epson used looked at price hmmm what would you think is it something you might go for ever ! cheers great to watch and hear your views as ever on 4k
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
We watched Alien Romulus last night and were both very impressed with it until the last 20 minutes or so. That's a common issue with movies in the last 25 years. If it had have been something more like the Alien Newborn from Resurrection that came out then I'd have probably really liked that... but I'm not the biggest fan of Prometheus and thought those human like beings were pretty stupid so I was hardly going to like the thing at the end of Romulus. However, now that I know I don't like that part of it, I may enjoy it a lot more the next time around. The sound was sensational but probably mainly because we have THX Ultra and I had it up rather loud. Simon's Epson video projector wouldn't fit where we have to have the projector installed so it's not even an option. Excellent machine though. Beautiful images on screen. John.
@rustybolts3497 3 күн бұрын
@@moviecollector5920 thanks for the reply i am seriously concidering this and have watched your review of your 4k projector i am also restricted by room/space but think i can get away with one like yours but mindfull of going for future proof kit at these prices thinking 1-2k£ laser or bulb ? would you go for same again ? do you have a screen -not mentioned- is it just painted wall even ! looking at motorised drop screen to keep wife happy LOL
@moviecollector5920 3 күн бұрын
@@rustybolts3497 It's just a painted wall. We did have our ten foot roll down screen in situ there for about 18 months after we moved in because I was having to project from an angle and therefore I hanged that screen from an angle. We had to get the smaller video projector when we had the porthole put in because the projector is hanging above the bottom step of the staircase. It's a great little machine but took some fiddling and fiddling and fiddling to get the best out of it. The laser lamp means it should go for a very, very long time before it needs a new one and by then it might be more cost efficient to get a new projector. If you do purchase an Optoma UHZ model then I can always tell you the settings I have mine on. Priorities are to get the 'sharpen' function down to the minimum setting, turn every other digital 'enhancement' off and don't fall for the brightest image is best mistake. To get a true filmic look the projected image needs to be darker. And don't watch movies with any lights on in the room. Motorized screens are nice but they can add a lot to the price when you consider that all you need is a pull cord at one end to achieve the same end result. You're going to have a lot of fun... and a bit of frustration too to start with. It's an enjoyable learning experience in the end as nothing beats projecting a movie onto a screen, or a wall! John.
@rustybolts3497 2 күн бұрын
@@moviecollector5920 Many thanks
@Gazza636 5 күн бұрын
Happy New Year John, Excellent list,The Hitcher was my favourite release, especially with all the work put into it, Great year for 4k and I hope this year will be even better,All the Best Gary 👍🏻
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
The Hitcher certainly is excellent. Who ever would have thought that title would get such a wonderful release? A happy new year to you too Gary. John.
@davidrowley-ic6dx 5 күн бұрын
First, I’d like to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!! I thought you provided a particularly charming take on your 2024 and on your basis of your top 10. It made for a very good viewing. I was particularly interested in your comments regarding True Lies. I have treated myself to the 4k releases of the full set of controversial Cameron classics with the exception of T2, which has seen such persistent criticism I feel must be justified .. so I continue to live in hope of an updated version. Of this set of titles, the only one I have looked at so far is Abyss … which I previously only had on VHS and Laserdisc. I actually thought the 4k Abyss looked very good with significantly improved colour, depth and detail .. though I would say, per your comment on Aliens, occasional edge artefacts associated with what may be sharpening. However, I think such phenomena were predominantly associated with additional footage comprising the extended version? I seem to remember that some of the extended footage of both Abyss and Aliens was “recovered” from lower grade sources, including some from video tape … which always gave a number of these extra scenes a less “polished” look. What raised my eyebrow (think Spock) regarding True Lies was your comment on picture format. I have checked my Laserdisc and it clearly states a 2.35:1 widescreen format … and, whilst most of my collection is US sourced, this particular disc is definitely a UK Pioneer PAL release (5022626335316). On my old 32” widescreen CRT TV, it always looked excellent … but Laserdisc just doesn’t provide enough pixels to support viewing on 65” (or bigger) modern 4k flatscreens. Whilst I agree that modern upscaling is effective … it still needs information to allow the gaps to be filled. I am perfectly happy with upscaling of 1080 Blu Ray images, but any DVDs I have tried all failed my personal tests on anything bigger than a 40” screen … and I thought it was pushing it even then … and as for VHS .. there just aren’t enough lines in the frame!! Of course, the other disadvantage of the Laserdisc is the audio being a humble 2 channel stereo such that the best surround effect is limited to a Pro Logic extraction, which feels a little disappointing in an action flick such as True Lies even in Yamaha “Adventure” mode. N by NW is a classic that has received much acclaim this year, but it’s not really my cup of tea … but one classic that I have been pleased to add to my collection this year has been Lawrence of Arabia .. though I’m not sure if it counts as a 2024 release. I was also drawn to your comments regarding Dune vs Dune 2. I saw both in (not real) IMAX at the Odeon Cardiff (one of the best theatres I’ve frequented in a long time, with excellent projection, sound and seating) and enjoyed the experience accordingly … though my preference as a film was for Dune 2. Although I thought the first film gave the best visual interpretation of the book I’ve seen, I found myself having to explain everything to my companion who had no prior knowledge of the story. When it comes to home media, with the exception of specific plot requirements, I get very irritated by changes in screen format … and my first love is for a fixed letterbox format, particularly in a any landscape driven film. There are many who prefer the entire film be presented in IMAX format … but I think this format should best be retained for an IMAX screen/experience. I cannot recreate the IMAX experience at home, so I seek to optimise my presentations to the good ol’ letterbox. And I should add that I thought Creator looked gorgeous on the IMAX presentation .. but, yes, it was a little grainy but, no, it didn’t really detract from a great viewing experience. I think, like yourself, there have been a significant number of interesting and desirable releases this past year which I will continue to play catchup on as and when I can afford …. my bank manager would be inviting me in for a little “chat” if I made a punt for everything I’d like to add to my shelves. Slightly surprised that Oppenheimer didn’t get a mention …
@moviecollector5920 4 күн бұрын
Whoa! What a voluminous comment David, thank you. You're the second person to say that they can't get a decent image out of a DVD on their current setup. I can only guess at what is going wrong but rest assured, we're getting near consistent good imagery from DVD's projected to ten feet wide. Sometimes the DVD proves to be a more realistic watch than a standard Blu-ray - Gladiator, for example. It could be a problem with watching on a telly whereas projection is simply more filmic. I shall have to test this theory sometime. LaserDisc does come with AC-3 sound on NTSC discs from Clear & Present Danger onwards but not all discs I think. DTS discs were available even before then. Oppenheimer was 2023. Best picture quality of the year of course but not my choice for top release of the year. There are currently only three IMAX cinemas in Britain but Bradford should be making a return soon. Even the genuine IMAX trio can only screen IMAX on occasion but the BFI IMAX, I believe, screen something in IMAX at least once per week. Everything else is what I call a 'faux IMAX' and DUNE Part 2 might have had a 15/70 print but it wasn't the real thing. The True Lies LaserDisc sounded better than the other 3 formats we tested in here. It was the PAL Dolby Stereo disc, which means matrixed four channel and known as ProLogic for the home market. The Abyss was always a good looking film. I have seen a few clips from the 4K disc and it looks good but I expect it's had a bit of tinkering to try to make it even better. The Terminator is probably the same. John.
@toggraham8478 5 күн бұрын
I had the exact thoughts about Alien 3!
@moviecollector5920 5 күн бұрын
I suspect we wouldn't dislike it quite so much today Graham but it's going to take an effort to watch it again. I've told many people who have left comments on here over the years that I'll give it another try when it gets a 4K home video disc release. John.
@444chroma 5 күн бұрын
The Hitcher was top banana! thanks my friend, and look forward to when you will share your thoughts on John Ford's The Searchers
@moviecollector5920 5 күн бұрын
The Searchers has not had a 4K home video release here but all you need to know is that it's VistaVision and I think it's a dye-transfer Technicolor too. If anyone tries to tell you "it's a wonderful transfer" just respond that it's VistaVision and if they don't understand then they don't know enough about film. John.
@CeeJay591 5 күн бұрын
Happy new year John and thanks for all your efforts to help us movie fans find the best quality prints available. Of course, I just went ahead and ordered many of the titles you recommended. Really very much appreciated.
@moviecollector5920 5 күн бұрын
A happy new year to you too CeeJay. I hope you enjoy the discs you've ordered as much as we did here. It's not often that 4K home video releases are a disappointment so I think you'll be okay. John.
@Tom-qo4mz 5 күн бұрын
Hi John, you might be interested to know that the Prince Charles Cinema is getting an apparently new 70mm print of North by North West in soon with screenings in Feb and early March. Also minor correction re: the brutalist - where it was mentioned in the BFI imax email about the 70mm print screening soon was at the very bottom under the ‘what’s on at BFI Southbank’ section so am not expecting the 5/70 print to be run at BFI imax. It has been on via an imax with laser DCP in the states though and the BFI imax have been showing the film’s trailer in front of features for the past few weeks so I’d expect them to screen the imax with laser DCP at some point too, but I get the feeling the print will stay at BFI Southbank
@moviecollector5920 5 күн бұрын
The BFI IMAX do have a Cinemeccanica dual gauge 35/70mm projector in the box pointing at the screen. The only issue would be, is there a lens that would fill the screen edge to edge? If they've got that sorted then the BFI IMAX is the ideal place to screen a masked 1.66:1 70mm print. Let's hope for the best. John.
@columcreaven8860 6 күн бұрын
Happy new year, excellent list as always, I think you just convinced me to get the hither before it disappears...
@moviecollector5920 5 күн бұрын
There were 8000 of the special pack issued Colum so hopefully there are still some in stock. John.
@joe10117 6 күн бұрын
Any footage differences for richard lesters version or are theese just donners cuts
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
I can't remember Joe. I didn't exactly make a study of Superman II. The Richard Donner version is a bit of a lash-up so if you haven't seen it before it might be a bit of a disappointment because the ending from Superman The Movie is the ending of his version of Superman II. That was the original proposal for the ending of the second film so something else was planned for the first. John.
@michaelkuhlman883 6 күн бұрын
True Lies on DVD came from the 4x3 non-anamorphic laserdisc master.
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
Spanish Blu-ray it is for everyone then Michael. Thank you for the information. Although I have to say, the LaserDisc is very good. John.
@comiccollex958 6 күн бұрын
Happy New Year John and thanks for posting. Great choices and really looking forward to your review of the Searchers. Guarantee that will be in your 2025 top ten 😀
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
The Searchers hasn't been released over here I'm afraid. But as you now know it's motion picture high fidelity is because of its VistaVision origins it's no longer quite the surprise that such films transferred and shrunk down to 4K home video look so good. John.
@jessechristensen6028 6 күн бұрын
I’m sorry but when I heard you say “just as good” my mind went to this video. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJutn4ydrJx9aZo&pp=ygUcYnJhbmRvbiBoZXJyZXJhIGp1c3QgYXMgZ29vZA%3D%3D A bit esoteric and more funny here state side but you might at least get a chuckle from this. And this video do not take anything seriously.
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
Yes, thanks for that Jesse. I got through about three or four seconds and couldn't take any more! John.
@jessechristensen6028 6 күн бұрын
I don’t know if you’ve talked about it or not but have you looked at Godzilla minus one?
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
No. One day I'll try to at least take a look at it but apart from the Matthew Broderick film and the original Gojira, I don't get anything from these monster movies any longer. I did as a child though. John.
@GaryK_SW77 7 күн бұрын
Happy New Year, John! Thanks for the fantastic review videos that you put out, including this one! Very pleased to see that you had two Hitchcock VistaVision films in your Top 10. ‘North by Northwest’ gets my top spot for the year, as I was absolutely blown away by how fantastic it looks and sounds on 4K disc. On a separate note, I can recommend a couple of recent US releases, ‘The Eiger Sanction’ from Kino Lober and ‘A Simple Plan’ from Arrow Video, both of which look wonderful on 4K and are quality films. Wishing you a great 2025!
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
Thank you Gary and a happy new year to you too. I've just looked up A Simple Plan on Arrow's site and it doesn't seem to have been issued over here. I'll keep a lookout though. I have The Eiger Sanction on LaserDisc and as much as I like it, I don't think it's one of Mr. Eastwood's best films. I still haven't watched North By Northwest but I will do soon. I only had to look at some chapter stops to check the VistaVision and dye-transfer Technicolor looked as beautiful as expected. Too many people still think the larger format cine to video transfers, followed by some capable mastering, look so good simply because of "the transfer". I'll continue to try to educate as many as people as possible about it being due to the superlative imagery as shot. John.
@TimmyLundin-fc9bg 7 күн бұрын
I think you have fantastic video on your channel 😮❤❤❤❤
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
Thank you Timmy. I did make a couple of minor mistakes in this one but nobody's perfect. John.
@garyharper2943 7 күн бұрын
Thanks! Have a great year.
@moviecollector5920 6 күн бұрын
You too Gary. John.
@michaellconlanjr.1035 7 күн бұрын
Happy new year, John! Thanks for another great video. I’m very excited to hear what you think about Alien Romulus, both the film and 4K presentation. I have a sneaking suspicion that you’re going to really enjoy it. It’s very well done and very immersive, the ending is a bit odd but generally, a good film.
@moviecollector5920 7 күн бұрын
More people seem to be telling me they like Alien Romulus than dislike it Michael. Although some seem to loathe it. It's odd how opinions can vary so much about a movie. I have lowered expectations just in case which should mean I'll enjoy it irrespective of any annoying, smart-alec youngsters who may be on screen. John.
@michaellconlanjr.1035 4 күн бұрын
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@theodoredamdimopoulos3123 7 күн бұрын
Hi.im theo from greece.you do an incredible job with all these reviews. Thank you. Could you please review david lynchs dune on 4k??
@moviecollector5920 7 күн бұрын
I nearly did review that 4K of DUNE a couple of years ago but when I went to get a copy of the special pack, they'd all gone. One day though. And good to have you here Theo. I think The Elephant Man is Mr. Lynch's best film but Mulholland Drive is brilliant too. John.
@Gothic55 7 күн бұрын
Great video - thank you. You and I seem to have very similar tastes since I also have these films on Blu-ray and 4K. I even have some if the laser discs too. Have a brilliant 2025🎉🎉
@moviecollector5920 7 күн бұрын
I expect we're both in the mainstream when it comes to what a majority like Paul. I do watch more niche market films but I don't often find them as entertaining... Cannibal Holocaust for example! A happy and properous (fat chance of that here in Britain today though) 2025 to you too. John.
@peterm.4355 7 күн бұрын
DVDs looking good (on a projector!) are like Yeti. Some people claim they saw them, but they don't actually exist 😂
@moviecollector5920 7 күн бұрын
There's a Yeti in our garden right now Pete! Seriously though, it sounds like you need to see this to believe it so perhaps have a good tinker on your own video projector because if you have similar equipment, you're going to be surprised what can be achieved. John.
@MerryRaven 7 күн бұрын
great video as usual with lots of interesting info on the releases, the Hitcher looks 👌🏻👌🏻
@moviecollector5920 7 күн бұрын
Yes, The Hitcher is quite astounding. Who ever would have thunk it? John.