When I reviewed The Big Lebowski 4K/Blu-ray disc set, I promised that I would soon compare Blu-rays with 4K Ultra HD discs. I finally got to it. 4K Ultra HD discs (yes, it's a horrible name) offer better image quality than Blu-rays . The improvement is not as spectacular as that of DVD to Blu-ray, … Continue reading Blu-ray vs 4K: Great and Greater
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The Challenges of Digital Projection, Part 2: Distribution
As the theatrical film industry moves to digital projection, will we still be able to watch independent films and classic movies on the big screen? Last week I covered one major issue: How will small, independent theaters finance expensive new projectors and the servers required to run them? This week I'm covering the other side … Continue reading The Challenges of Digital Projection, Part 2: Distribution
Blu-ray Review: The Lady Vanishes
Alfred Hitchcock's first masterpiece brings almost as many laughs as thrills. The new Criterion Blu-ray gives this near-perfect entertainment a new polish and some interesting extras. The Lady Vanishes holds an interesting place amongst Hitchcock's work. It was his penultimate British film before going to America. It is, in my opinion, his first true masterpiece. … Continue reading Blu-ray Review: The Lady Vanishes
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