DVD Reviews
December 5, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
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Rocky: Collector’s Edition
5 Dec 2006 at 1:41am
DVD Talk Collector Series The Movie
Growing up in Philadelphia you learn at any early age: The Eagles are holy, Cheese Steaks are mother’s milk, and Rocky is god. How cool it was as a kid to see Rocky in the movies or on TV — and there he was! Running up the same art museum steps that we ran up last week! Running through the Italian Market! Wow, look, there’s I-95!
Of course there’s a lot more to Rocky than just the setting, but for a kid growing up in Rocky’s own neighborhood, the flick always had a very special appeal. And it only got better as I grew older and learned a little bit about how movies were made. Several years and gradually worsening sequels later, it might be easy to forget what a fantastic movie the original Rocky is, but I guess that’s why we re-watch the classics over and over. And if you happen to be a fan of [tag-tec]sports movies[/tag-tec], Rocky might not have been the first, but it s…Read the entire review
Walt Disney Legacy Collection - True Life Adventures, Vol. 4: Nature’s Myst…
5 Dec 2006 at 1:41am
DVD Talk Collector Series Fridays at my elementary school were, for me at least, anticipated not only because of the coming weekend, but also because, quite often, my teachers would schedule a film for the day. Rolling out the heavy, seemingly huge Bell & Howell 16mm projector, the teacher would turn over its operation to the kids who could thread it up properly and run it (usually me) as well as not screw around by deliberately messing with the focus or making hand shadows on the screen — while he or she would relax at their desks, waiting too for the weekend. And invariably, we’d see some kind of Disney educational short; if it wasn’t something like Seal Island or Beaver Valley, it would be a cartoon like Donald in Mathmagicland. As well, at our local second-run movie house, at least once a month a [tag-tec]Disney[/tag-tec] feature re-release of some kind would appear for a Saturday matinee, with a True-Life…Read the entire review
Walt Disney Legacy Collection - True Life Adventures, Vol. 2: Lands of Expl…
4 Dec 2006 at 10:39pm
DVD Talk Collector Series Fridays at my elementary school were, for me at least, anticipated not only because of the coming weekend, but also because, quite often, my teachers would schedule a film for the day. Rolling out the heavy, seemingly huge Bell & Howell 16mm projector, the teacher would turn over its operation to the kids who could thread it up properly and run it (usually me) as well as not screw around by deliberately messing with the focus or making hand shadows on the screen — while he or she would relax at their desks, waiting too for the weekend. And invariably, we’d see some kind of Disney educational short; if it wasn’t something like Seal Island or Beaver Valley, it would be a cartoon like Donald in Mathmagicland. As well, at our local second-run movie house, at least once a month a Disney feature re-release of some kind would appear for a Saturday matinee, with a True-Life…Read the entire review
Walt Disney Legacy Collection - True Life Adventures, Vol. 3: Creatures of …
4 Dec 2006 at 10:39pm
DVD Talk Collector Series Fridays at my elementary school were, for me at least, anticipated not only because of the coming weekend, but also because, quite often, my teachers would schedule a film for the day. Rolling out the heavy, seemingly huge Bell & Howell 16mm projector, the teacher would turn over its operation to the kids who could thread it up properly and run it (usually me) as well as not screw around by deliberately messing with the focus or making hand shadows on the screen — while he or she would relax at their desks, waiting too for the weekend. And invariably, we’d see some kind of Disney educational short; if it wasn’t something like Seal Island or Beaver Valley, it would be a cartoon like Donald in Mathmagicland. As well, at our local second-run movie house, at least once a month a Disney feature re-release of some kind would appear for a Saturday matinee, with a True-Life…Read the entire review
Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Two Takes - Criterion Collection
4 Dec 2006 at 10:39pm
Highly Recommended The Movies
[tag-tec]Filmmakers [/tag-tec]have been creating self-reflexive works about the art of making movies for nearly as long as the medium has existed — from Man with a Movie Camera, Dziga Vertov’s 1929 stylistic deconstruction of filmic language to Federico Fellini’s luminous 1963 opus 8 1/2 to Francois Truffaut’s love letter to the silver screen, 1973’s Day For Night — and nearly all of them survey the often tortuous process as a journey worth taking, an artistic pilgrimage that results in transcendent experiences. However, few films have ventured where avant-garde African-American auteur William Greaves’ little-seen but unforgettable 1968 work Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One dares tread: turning the “film-within-a-film” conceit inside out, Greaves goes a step further than merely paying homage to the power of cinema, but rather tears the medium apart, pulling at lit…Read the entire review
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Home Theater News 12/4/2006
December 5, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
Sound to match - Worcester Telegram
3 Dec 2006 at 6:03am
Sound to match
Worcester Telegram, MA - Dec 3, 2006
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Talk softly but carry a big woofer - CNET News.com
3 Dec 2006 at 9:00am
Talk softly but carry a big [tag-tec]woofer[/tag-tec]
CNET News.com, CA - Dec 3, 2006
…. com, a Web site that reviews consumer [tag-tec]electronics[/tag-tec] …. may remain an afterthought for home - theater neophytes, a …. a receiver and usually a DVD player, collectively ….
The Same Language - Stereophile Magazine
3 Dec 2006 at 11:08pm
The Same Language
Stereophile Magazine, NY - 19 hours ago
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Plasma Tv Stands
December 5, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
Plasma TVs have revolutionized television with the wide-screen features and compact size and shape. The plasma TV stands have replaced the conventional entertainment center to create a cinema-like look and feel and to improve your viewing experience. Plasma TV stands are usually quite minimalist, although many provide place at the base to store DVDs or even drinks.
Your Plasma TV stands can match the theme of your home theatre, and can be understated and functional. Some plasma TV stands are funky, futuristic, chic or seem “barely there.”
Plasma TV stands which “do the job” consist of chrome poles with bases.
These plasma tv stands will hold your plasma tv effectively in place and, at the same time, can look quite classy. You can choose a stand which is straight or slightly curved. Dramatic, geometric shapes are also favored by some for a more artistic look. Some plasma tv stands combine minimalism with functionality, and have small areas at the bottom for storing what you need. This can be a simple storage area, or a glass or wood cabinet which can hold books, decorations or other items of interest. Some install plasma tv stands ontop of a simple bar, to combine cocktail hour with a movie or a game.
If you would like to keep your existing home entertainment center, you can install a very simple, short plasma tv stand on top of a home entertainment cabinet. This will eliminate the necessity of purchasing an all-new entertainment center, or throwing out a favorite piece of furniture. The advantage of [tag-tec]plasma tvs[/tag-tec] is that they can fit almost everywhere, and plasma tv stands are every bit as versatile as the product they hold.
Plasma TV stands can be virtually invisible and hold a tv directly onto a wall. Like all plasma tv stands, these must be durable enough to bear the weight of a plasma tv, which can be considerable. You should consult an expert to see what kind of plasma tv stands are durable enough to use, and to install your plasma tv at an angle so it can easily be viewed by those sitting below. When installing your plasma tv, do so with a partner, and make sure that you are both sufficiently strong to bear the weight of the plasma tv, since even a small scratch on a screen will ruin it completely. The first thing to look for in a plasma tv stand is strength, and it is easy to find plasma tv stands that are both durable and attractive.
You can convert a glass table or a counter in to a plasma tv stand by finding a smaller plasma tv stand to put on top of it. Ensure that the glass or the cabinet will bear the weight of the television, and that it is located in a part of the room where it can be easily seen. You can use the cabinet to store tv guides, cable guides, you collection of DVDs and anything else you might need. Many prefer small doors to cover what is in the cabinets, but glass slabs can serve as excellent shelves for DVD players and other [tag-tec]audio visual[/tag-tec] equipment.
You can find plasma tv stands in furniture stores or in places where televisions are sold. It is suggested to find good quality, sturdy plasma tv stands if you don’t want your investment of thousands of dollars to come crashing to the floor. If you are installing a plasma tv for the first time, it is a good idea to consult an expert, or to have a professional do the installation. He or she can decide whether your plasma tv stand is durable enough to do the job.
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