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Amazing.

Agreed. I'm in for the FAC, but I think I like this one better.

Thanks Mike, that's the strong opinion I was looking for. I have a hard time taking anything out of my cart, once I put it in there, I needed the push. Thanks @Reagh too.

Thanks @Reagh. I'll add it to my list for him!

My concern with these Zavvi editions is that they can feel a little thin, light, cheap, even if they look good in pics. I do love this movie, but in general don't double dip, so was wondering if this Zavvi was a decent substitution for the Manta/HDZeta.

Inglourious Basterds (4K UHD/2D Collector's Edition Steelbook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK] There was chatter on this before release, but no reviews after you all received it. All three editions are still available. Any thoughts? @CAYENNE-FAHRER @Basil @Veum

The Spy Who Loved Me

I'm assuming those are your three dogs. Or is the one in the first pic and the last pic a different dog? That bully, geez, what cutie. Is it time we start a dog thread on this forum? How can we tie it in to Steels/Premiums? Oh, and are you an archeologist? Some impressive pieces in your collection.

Thanks @coupelle for the fun challenge. CHALLENGE 14: THE ANIMALS • Space Jam - Rabbit • War for the Planet of the Apes - Ape • Birds of Prey - Hyena • Jaws - Shark • The Scorpion King - Scorpion My fav animal is a dog, the best dog, the smartest dog . . . our dog! My other fav animal is a Wookie.

Back in stock. 59.99 Link

Oh, @R1s1ngs0n did you see my LotR FotR Kings Wild deck?

Easy . . . I think you're bating me. Skyfall when he takes the bullet out?

Okay, my last casino guess then I'm out . . . Dr. No?

Thunderball? He was in a casino but I think he was playing cards.

That's me and @hansreinhardt in the back, picking up poor @R1s1ngs0n after his beat down for having the wrong answer. Damn we look good! 😆

Never say never again Those are the two Monte Carlo bonds I can remember.

golden eye

Same for me. I'm glad I went FS, but the DL looks better than I thought it would. These hype videos do make me smile a bit, though . . . so dramatic, with those effects and that music.

Thanks for the Al Green holiday album recommendation. It was my go at making breakfast for the house this morning, so I put it on the bluetooth speaker. Great listen.

Solid post. I enjoy reading member's strong feelings for, and opinions about, the shows/movies they love. Makes me want to revisit some of these shows.

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_____________________________ 2023 BREAKBEATDJ WATCH LOG 36 TOTAL 1 Blu-Ray/DVD 3 Blu-Ray UHD 30 Streaming 0 Theater 2 TV Shows * rewatch _____________________________________ JANUARY 36 JANUARY TOTAL 1 Blu-Ray/DVD 3 Blu-Ray UHD 30 Streaming 0 Theater 2 TV Shows 01/01/23 Top Gun Maverick* 2022 BR UHD 3.5 STARS | POS: nostalgia, creative flight scenes NEG: too obvious, eject at mach 10? 01/01/23 A Night To Remember 1958 BR 4 STARS | POS: the portrayal of the Carpathia and California NEG: inconsistent class representation 01/02/23 Druk (Another Round)* 2020 Prime 4 STARS | POS: Neo-Dogme Vinterberg NEG: too ambiguous? 01/02/23 Interstellar* 2014 BR UHD 4.5 STARS | POS: well crafted intelligent sci fi NEG: unconvincing black hole sequence 01/03/23 On the Count of Three 2017 Hulu 4.5 STARS | POS: black comedy buddy movie NEG: inexperienced director, some poor scenes 01/03/23 Wonderstruck 2017 Prime 3.5 STARS | POS: imaginative directing by Todd Haynes NEG: too much plot coincidence 01/05/23 The Disaster Artist* 2017 Hulu 3 STARS | POS: well crafted, bizarre true story NEG: James Franco overacting got annoying 01/05/23 The Northman* 2022 Prime 2 STARS | POS: Alexander Skarsgard top notch NEG: low production value for 70 mil budget 01/06/23 Delicious 2021 Prime 4.5 STARS | POS: charming pre French Revolution foodie movie NEG: the "invention" of the restaurant too on the nose 01/06/23 Top Gun* 1986 BR UHD 3.5 STARS | POS: nostalgia, perfect buddy action film NEG: Maverick cockiness overplayed 01/09/23 Wings* 1990/91 Season 1&2 Hulu 3 STARS | POS: mindless TV for background noise NEG: mindless TV for background noise 01/10/23 The Electrical Life of Louis Wain 2021 Prime 4 STARS | POS: Interesting true story, Benedict Cumberbatch NEG: Decent in to madness uneven 01/12/23 True Grit 2010 HBO Max 4 STARS | POS: Jeff Bridges just kills, great casting NEG: Not greatest Coen Bros film, lacks usual multi-dimensions 01/13/23 The Way Back 2010 HBO Max 3.5 STARS | POS: Well crafted traditional redemption story, basketball NEG: Too predictable 01/14/23 My Dinner WIth Andre* 1981 HBO MAX 4.5 STARS | POS: Brilliant look at playwrights in NYC | NEG: It's a filmed play, not cinematic at all 01/14/23 The Player* 1991 HBO Max 3.5 STARS | POS: Brilliant look at Hollywood, Robert Altman | NEG: Tim Robbins lacks gravitas 01/17/23 Elvis 1991 HBO Max 4 STARS | POS: Baz at his best, very cinematic, Parker's POV | NEG: nothing really, enjoyed it for what it was 01/19/23 Sorcerer* 1977 Prime 4 STARS | POS: fantastic directing and old school analog filmmaking | NEG: actors don't meet the weight of the material 01/20/23 Vengeance 2022 HBO Max 3 STARS | POS: Interesting examination of modern media | NEG: Ending felt gratuitous, too kind to middle America 01/21/23 Everything Everywhere All At Once 2022 Prime 3.5 STARS | POS: Amazing visual experience | NEG: Too melodramatic for me 01/23/23 The Last of Us Ep 1-2 2023 HBO Max 4.5 STARS | POS: Feels fresh, great production value, Pedro Pascal | NEG: Camera work is pretty basic 01/23/23 My Dinner WIth Andre* 1981 HBO MAX 4.5 STARS | POS: Pseudo intellectual playwright pontificating in NYC | NEG: filmed play, not cinematic 01/24/23 Elvis 2022 HBO Max 4 STARS | POS: Really enjoyed this, just Baz being Baz | NEG: Visual gymnastics at sake of some story moments 01/24/23 The Menu 2022 HBO Max 1.5 STARS | POS: Great to see Judith Light | NEG: Everything, hard to watch, nothing believable, was never afraid 01/25/23 Midsommer 2022 HBO Max 4 STARS | POS: Fantastic intelligent horror, great art dept | NEG: Jack Reynor, puuullleeeeasssseee 01/26/23 The Banshees of Inisherin 2022 HBO Max 4 STARS | POS: Small, simple, perfect little movie about stagnation| NEG: A couple plot points fail 01/26/23 Jeff Lives at Home 2012 HBO Max 2.5 STARS | POS: Duplass prods feeling good, Helms/Segal fun | NEG: A little too much feels 01/27/23 John Wick* 2014 HBO Max 3 STARS | POS: Fun stunts and camera work, The Continental| NEG: Easy to tune out, not much story 01/27/23 The One I Love 2014 HBO Max 3.5 STARS | POS: Very creative and surprising, Elisabeth Moss NEG: A little too smart, ending too clever 01/27/23 Running Scared* 1986 HBO Max 3 STARS | POS: Nostalgia, great Hines/Crystal chemistry| NEG: Light fluff, the best kind of film 01/28/23 John Wick 2* 2017 HBO Max 3 STARS | POS: Fun stunts and camera work, The Continental| NEG: Easy to tune out, not much story 01/29/23 John Wick Parabellum* 2019 HBO Max 3.5 STARS | POS: Great stunts, expansive prod value| NEG: Not enough character and story 01/29/23 Jurassic Park* 1993 HBO Max 4 STARS | POS: Super fun action, nostalgia, Goldblum| NEG: Many animatronic moments 01/30/23 Bananas* 1971 HBO Max 3.5 STARS | POS: Ridiculous and funny, Sly Stallone uncredited | NEG: Camera work is pretty basic 01/30/23 Lost World Jurassic Park* 1997 HBO Max 2.5 STARS | POS: Fun to visit those dinos | NEG: Story is meh, Vince Vaughn 01/31/23 Cinema Paradiso Dir Cut 1988 Prime 4.5 STARS | POS: story, performance, everything | NEG: maybe 3 mins to long at the end _____________________________________ FEBRUARY 7 FEBRUARY TOTAL 1 Blu-Ray/DVD 1 Blu-Ray UHD 4 Streaming 0 Theater 2 TV Shows 02/01/23 Bonnie & Clyde 1967 BR 3.5 STARS | POS: great story, reckless abandon NEG: chase and shooting scenes fell a bit dated 02/02/23 Benidorm S6E2-4 2015 BritBox 3 STARS | POS: hilarious ridiculous silly NEG: some characters too over the top 02/03/23 Batman Begins* 2005 UHD 3 STARS | POS: Christian Bale great action, art NEG: ninja training too on the nose 02/04/23 American Hustle 2013 HBO 3.5 STARS | POS: Christian Bale, engaging plot NEG: narration made me think of Goodfellas 02/05/23 Life in Circles Ep 2&3 2015 BritBox 3 STARS | POS: Bloomsbury Group always entertaining NEG: time shifting didn't really work 02/06/23 Revanche 2008 HBO 4 STARS | POS: pacing and editing is poetic NEG: ending was a touch too happy 02/07/23 Hard Days Night 1964 HBO 4 STARS | POS: The Beatles, British humor NEG: needed better musical numbers 02/09/23 The Last of Us E3 2023 HBO 3.5 STARS | POS: more of the same goodness NEG: love story a little forced 02/10/23 Screwballs 1983 Prime 2 STARS | POS: 80s raunchy high school fun NEG: no story, not really that funny

That's a print frame. Very cool. You can see the Dolby sound between the sprocket holes. If you zoom in you can see the DD in the middle. What edition did this come with? Very nice @hal56

Oh man, don't get me started on Al Green shows. I've seen him at least three times, and in smaller intimate settings. His concerts are part church and part soul party. Such great crowds, and he moves between classic soul singer and Reverend Al Green smoothly. Great performer, and his crowds are always full of joy. I'm too young to remember him when he was in his prime, but I have much respect and have many re-issues and original vinyls of his classics. (not to quibble, and I'm not suggesting you don't know this Mike, but my former musicologist self has to note: Al Green isn't jazz, more soul/gospel)

Hey bud, didn't see this. I still have clients in New York and go back once a month usually. I always hang with friends and go see jazz and eat a steak at Raoul's. I lived there for 10 years, so it feels like home, I guess. The holidays are a great time there, no doubt. It's magical getting whacked with shopping bags by the crowds on 5th Ave and seeing New Yorkers filled with such goodwill. 😆 I am kidding. It really is special around the holidays.