4K Movies Releases

[singhcr]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

File under Retina vs. Guts (bowels)

“seeing is believing” and 4K tv interactive tutorials are beginning today at some Best Buy locations. Note to singhcr: Apple Valley made the list….http://www.bby.com/learn-why-4kultra...h-ultra-hd-tv/

All right!

Funny that they didn't use the MOA location in Bloomington....

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by singhcr

All right!
Funny that they didn't use the MOA location in Bloomington....

I just hope that for any side-by-side comparisons they’re showing decent 4K source material like ‘Tears’ - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...rs#post7186967 <- but of course encoded with h.264 or HEVC so the TVs on hand can support it.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Same with me, but especially with those devices built to significantly change/help the lives of others; for instance, as compared to the Argus II that consists of 60 electrodes - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...sc#post6848325 with the next gen Argus, the Argus III, (not yet available to the general public) that will have 200+ electrodes which should provide even more improved vision for patients. Alas, the greatest device there is…. is still the human body…feel the tie-in coming?

In that vein, premiering tonight on Cinemax at 10 P.M. is Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick.
http://www.cinemax.com/the-knick/vid...=3625658601001

Shot with a RED camera and mastered in 4K (contrary to what is currently listed on imdb) and with the main character in the TV series (Dr. John Thackery), *Hollywood* inspired by the real life of Dr. William Halstead, who among other things, when he was the ripe old age of 29 years old, saved his sister’s life by giving her a direct blood transfusion of his own blood (reportedly being the first known transfusion in the U.S.) and ”performed one of the first gallbladder operations in the United States (a cholecystotomy performed on his mother on the kitchen table at 2 a.m.)”.

Short read - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Stewart_Halsted
Long read - http://halstedthedocumentary.org/halsted.php
Peer reviewed read - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1448951/

“He was one of the first surgeons to employ courtesy in surgery, to show any consideration for the insides of a man he was operating on. The old method was to slit a man from the chin down, take out his bowels, and spread them on a towel while you sorted them. Halsted held that if you touched an intestine with your finger you injured it and the patient suffered the effects of the injury. That was a new doctrine when he began.

Halsted introduced rubber gloves. He invented the technique of shutting off the area of operation, blocking it with shots of cocaine in the surrounding nerves so there would be less general shock. He was gentle and a little inhuman. He had to be because he was so sensitive.”

Cross-link, regarding the Pilot for The Knick for those who don't follow the BDA and 4K Blu-ray...https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ot#post9563276

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

lol….Sap , where you been? defending the honor of the Pioneer Kuro and plasma technology in general somewhere at your local watering hole or on the internet? Here, this will make you feel better - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...st#post9533065

Have no idea what that is suppose to mean. But if you ment am i still discussing and highly enjoying a 6 year old display with phenomenal PQ that can stand with, and in some aspects, beat, past, current, and even future displays in overall PQ? If so then.........yeah........i guess.

Sorry for loving the kuro and plasma tech. Why should i accept inferior technology. Leave that to the sheep masses.

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Not sure how old you are Sap but, when I was a wee young thing in the late 60’s my family and friends all gathered around a small, thick, heavy b&w TV (a remote wasn’t even a dream idea) to watch a goofy TV series called Get Smart and, at the time, we were all absolutely sure that handheld mobile phones (without any attached cord running into a wall outlet) would ever come close for common folks to use and this all was Hollywood make-believe….

Get Smart - 101 - Mr. Big - Part 1/2 - YouTube

But, unfortunately in the case of phones, we were all wrong….
https://twitter.com/falcaide/status/...882945/photo/1

You may be a more reliable technological fortune teller than me, kind of like you being Agent 86 (Maxwell Smart) and me being the likes of Larabee

Get Smart - Larabee Quick! Follow That Car - YouTube

but, I humbly think that predicting technological advancements over the long course of time can be a tricky thing as exemplified with the phone example. Film has had a century to mature, digital is still in its infancy. My bet is someday, someone will build a near perfect LUT and the final grading will dial it in from there. You know what I am sure of though?

I’m 100% sure that BYU will never come close to surpassing Syracuse U. as a party school…. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_5647885.html. Feel free to bookmark my prediction.

Digital is digital. I'll believe it when it happens.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I just hope that for any side-by-side comparisons they’re showing decent 4K source material...

In order to simulate the potential of 4K Blu-ray, of course.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by saprano

Have no idea what that is suppose to mean. But if you ment am i still discussing and highly enjoying a 6 year old display with phenomenal PQ that can stand with, and in some aspects, beat, past, current, and even future displays in overall PQ? If so then.........yeah........i guess.

Sorry for loving the kuro and plasma tech. Why should i accept inferior technology. Leave that to the sheep masses.

Sheesh Sap, football players in Alexandria from ’71 responded better to *your mama* jokes….

Yo mama joke From Remember the titans - YouTube

You plasma owners are beginning to scare me now as the sky falls on plasma TVs.

[Penton-Man]

Quickly strictly on topic,
Opening nationwide this coming week:

THE EXPENDABLES 3 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2333784/)

4K DCP - 4096x1716 (scope)
File Size: 138 GB
For PeterTHX: 5.1/7.1…and dem fancy sound mix.

[Teazle]

Finally. I'm going to see this (probable) POS just to check out the 4K. I'll make sure to sit close this time.

[singhcr]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Quickly strictly on topic,
Opening nationwide this coming week:

THE EXPENDABLES 3 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2333784/)

4K DCP - 4096x1716 (scope)
File Size: 138 GB
For PeterTHX: 5.1/7.1…and dem fancy sound mix.

Hmm. I wonder if any theaters around here will get a 4K DCP? Time for some awkward phone calls....

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by singhcr

Hmm. I wonder if any theaters around here will get a 4K DCP? Time for some awkward phone calls....

Sing, they all will. Your phone calls need only be pertaining to whether or not your theater is using a 4K projector in the auditorium to show the flick.

Well…also, as the case may be, as you’ve outlined on the last page, in regards to a certain brand, if they care to remove the dual 3D lens from those 4K projectors for 2D showings.

[singhcr]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Sing, they all will. Your phone calls need only be pertaining to whether or not your theater is using a 4K projector in the auditorium to show the flick.

Well…also, as the case may be, as you’ve outlined on the last page, in regards to a certain brand, if they care to remove the dual 3D lens from those 4K projectors for 2D showings.

Really? That's good news. When I was trying to see Lawrence in 4K only a handful of the theaters that were showing the movie had 4K DCPs, even though all of them had 4K projectors. Maybe that was a different situation as it was a limited showing, but it was odd that a showing that was touting its 4K status was also available in 2K.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Teazle

Finally. I'm going to see this (probable) POS just to check out the 4K. I'll make sure to sit close this time.

It’s nice to see some people still have the ethics to compensate others for their creative/intellectual property rather than moral losers who steal which precipitates lawsuits, investigations and such….
http://deadline.com/2014/08/the-expe...ne-mel-gibson/

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by singhcr

Really?

Bear with me for a little while as I search for a YouTube comedic response, if only to honor the passing of Robin Williams yesterday . As I heard that instead of a moment of silence, people are remembering him by having a moment of laughter....something he would be fond of.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by singhcr

Really?

Let me tell ya man…“I’m serious as a heart attack” -

YouTube

Really, yes, seriously, every theater in Minnesota booking it will be getting a 4K DCP of http://theexpendables3film.com/

[singhcr]

Now that you've so thoroughly answered my question I can go to the theater without any reservation as I know I will get my 4K fix.

The news about Robin Williams was shocking and just sad. I remember him from Mrs. Doubtfire, of course, but I was first introduced to him in Awakenings, which I consider to be his best serious work. It is a touching film that brings me to tears every time I watch it. It is a rare person who can bring you both comedy and serious drama so effectively.

This tragedy shows that we are all human, regardless of how famous or wealthy we may be. We can all suffer from depression and addiction, and Mr. Williams was no different. I feel horrible for his family.

[Penton-Man]

Not just a great performer but, he truly cared about others in need and gave so much with numerous acts of kindness both informally and formally -

https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/robin-williams

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Not just a great performer but, he truly cared about others in need and gave so much with numerous acts of kindness both informally and formally -

https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/robin-williams

Like many others, the guy was part of my childhood. Loved him and I will miss him. Very few actors/comedians could spread such warmth in so little time.
The word legend is used far too commonly these days but Robin would qualify for such a title.

RIP Mr Williams

[saprano]

Shot on film rather than digital, the picture enjoys a pleasant, even, cinematic texturing that shows more life than its digital counterparts

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-A.../63965/#Review

[Teazle]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

It’s nice to see some people still have the ethics to compensate others for their creative/intellectual property rather than moral losers who steal which precipitates lawsuits, investigations and such….
http://deadline.com/2014/08/the-expe...ne-mel-gibson/

Sure, I pay for all my content that's not in the public domain. I'm especially keen to reward the content providers for high quality presentations (this 4K movie, Blu-rays, hi-res audio on disc and download).

OTOH I punish them by rejecting feature film via DVD / crap Netflix, music by mp3 or CD etc etc. That's just the kinda consumer I am. They gimme the quality, I give 'em the money. I hope the content makers can get used to me.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by saprano

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-A.../63965/#Review

It really must be disheartening to film aficionado activists like yourself that more prominent Directors (than just a handful) didn’t step up and campaign the studios to give Kodak what they really desired…’investment directly in Kodak's film-manufacturing plant, as a joint venture’ - http://online.wsj.com/articles/kodak...eve-1406674752

Must have been too busy with other things.