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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 1515
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 09:54 pm: |
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Edster, that Elvis Costello disc flat out rocks. I'm a fan of Elvis anyway (don't presently own any of his records) but this DVD is amazing. The passion that this man brings to his music is astounding.
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Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 408
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 08:10 am: |
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Art,
Having been an Elvis Costello fan since '79, I couldn't wait to see him on this currant tour with Emmylou Harris. He finally came through town two weeks ago. It was a great show--my seventh time seeing him live. Emmylou was on stage more than what was the case with the DVD.
I will be picking up the DVD soon. I see it has a DTS track. |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 1929
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 02:07 pm: |
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I picked up "Fellowship of the Ring" today and the origional "Blade". I've seen both, but not since their origional releases. Heck, it's been almost 10 years since I've seen Blade, so that should be almost like watching it for the first time again. The only thing I remember was Snipes Cutting down Vamps, and turning them to dust...HEH.
I just got back from a long 5 day weekend visiting the family out of state and have reserved this day to relax, drink a few beers, and enjoy some motion picture showes and let that SVS do it's 'thang' |
Silver Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 806
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 08:09 pm: |
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Paul,
Watch the level on the LFE on “Blade” if Armageddon rings a bell?
That’s got some huge dynamitic dynamics in it?
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Silver Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 807
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 08:14 pm: |
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Paul
Whoops, sorry I didn’t see “The Lord of the Rings part 1” that one too, both those films, I’ve got them I’ll do an LFE test on them as soon a humanly as possible, as I’m going slowly though the 700 plus films on DVD closely to see which one as the highest peak level.
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Silver Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 808
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 08:23 pm: |
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Paul,
Do you own a (SPL) sound pressure level meter for cheeking the highest peak level, but do you know the frequency response or the range of it, not that it may be of any paramount, importance to you buy a good (RTA) with Mic some models like (DOD) and (Alesis) have some affordable units out there, while some can cost $600.00 plus or more but they are damn good, indispensable….
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Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 410
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 12:03 am: |
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Paul,
"US Marshals" plane crash has to be some SVS sub-woofer testing ground.
Andy? An LFE test on this one? |
Silver Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 816
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 12:18 am: |
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John S
I’ll have a look out for this film as it’s a kinder, sequel to the 1993 summer hit “The Fugitive” has I have “The Fugitive” on DVD, I’ll but this on the list for today I’ll look out for it down at the HMV or ASAD store for best buy low price?
Leaving the settings as they are at present, I’ll say it may just come in under 0db reference peak level on the LFE?
Well anything is possible and so far Star Wars Episode 4 as hit 0db peak on the LFE, smooth too?
Let you guys know when I get hold of it.
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Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 1933
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 03:02 am: |
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I never got to blade.....
After watching LOTR part 1, I played part 2. I'll probably watch part 3 tomorrow. |
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Silver Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 818
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 02:09 pm: |
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Well I found a copy of “U.S Marshals” at the virgin mega store at the Bournemouth Hampshire centre, after looking all over the centre of Bournemouth in 5 different stores and HMV had it going for £19.95, BUGGER ME MAN, I’m not paying that, so later in the day, at around 6:45pm I set off down to the Hampshire centre, where I found it, and going for £5.95, that’s more like it and cheaper than the WET Fish Cinema in Westover Road The Odeon, hehehe.
Now after testing it the results are on, The LFE Test page, it wasn’t all that bad a film, sure it’s just a starter’s course film before the real main courses come?
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Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2033
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 01:19 pm: |
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Last night I watched "The Core" on ShowtimeHD. The whole concept of the movie was completely unbelievable, but it was a fun scifi flick nevertheless. It also had excellent LFE effects, and it's amazing how good a Sat signal can sound.
I also watched "Mercury Rising" on HDnet. While it was a fun action flick, I just couldnt get past the ignorant retarded presumption that the govt agency wanted to murder the boy and his family. They must have had Michael Moore and his conspiracy theory pals assist in the writing of this movie .....LOL |
Silver Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 937
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 07:07 pm: |
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“The Core” I haven’t done an LFE test on that yet to see, if it’s as high as “Fight Club” and “Master and Commander I’ll report on have a report on it before the end of the week, the very least the week end as the LFE test is very tiresome to conduct.
As well as, a few more titles?
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Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2077
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 01:11 am: |
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Tonight I watched a very interesting movie......."Sin City".
This is definitely not what I would classify as a regular movie(very strange), but an interesting watch nevertheless. It had a DTS soundtrack too
Some nice boobage too..... |
Silver Member Username: Joe_c
Atlanta,
GA
Post Number: 997
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 10:16 am: |
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I thought that movie rocked, but I really dig the "detective " type of narrative in storytelling. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 3520
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 05:53 pm: |
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Great movie, it really transferred well to the screen. I'm a Frank Miller fan.
What I really don't like is the type of story telling where in the narrator dies on the screen. You are supposed to be dead, how are you telling us this life story of yours? |
Gold Member Username: Joe_c
Atlanta,
GA
Post Number: 1017
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 06:11 pm: |
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lol |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2096
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 06:15 pm: |
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Maybe he narrated the entire movie standing there in the snow?
LOL..
I agree Berny, that part didnt really make sense. I've never read frank miller, and didnt know what was going on when the made the transition from the first to 2nd story. I was like...........what???
At first, I was wondering if the x-cop was the guy who got 'old sparky', but back in time before his face got messed up. After a short while, I figured they were separate stories within the same big picture. I can see this having a huge CULT following. |
Gold Member Username: Joe_c
Atlanta,
GA
Post Number: 1021
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 06:49 pm: |
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Hellraiser:Inferno for me tonight. I love a senseless horror flick every now and again. |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2100
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 07:28 pm: |
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Im going to watch 1 or 2 later tonight, but I havent decided which ones. I'll decide as soon as I finish grilling burgers for dinner
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Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2122
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2005 - 12:42 am: |
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Ahhh...I feel bad for those who dont have their own home cinema....
Last night the movies were "Blade"....yes, the origional. I havent seen that in what?....10 years? Can it be that old?? Anyway, it was a fun flick and what I expected. The second movie was "Timeline"...not a big blockbuster, but one of my cult favorites. A fun action adventure.
Tonight, it was "Forest Gump"...maybe one of the best movies ever made. A definite classic. How many presidents did he meet?...LOL
Then, I finishe the night off with "Man on Fire".....one of Denzils' best movies ever. Woah.....a classic that slid under the radar. Hmmmm........
Movies, anyone? |
Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 1674
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2005 - 02:18 am: |
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now "Forrest Gump" is a movie I'd consider owning, have watched it many times and it has yet to get old.
Just saw "In The Mood For Love" tonight...wow, wow, wow!!! Visually stunning and the soundtrack too---no explosions or rumbles just gorgeous music to go with the gorgeous images onscreen.
http://www.wkw-inthemoodforlove.com/eng/homepg/homepg.asp
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/in_the_mood_for_love/ |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1121
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2005 - 11:48 am: |
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How about the film “CRYBABY” arr…. |
Gold Member Username: Joe_c
Atlanta,
GA
Post Number: 1057
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2005 - 11:58 pm: |
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Man on fire has to be one of the best films of the last five years in my op. |
Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 1688
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 12:24 am: |
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http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/man_on_fire/
I dunno Joseph, 39% scares me. |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 416
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 08:14 am: |
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Man on Fire:
"Maybe the film should be called Man on Fire Whose Bleeding Gunshot Wounds Won't Stop Him."
The end of this movie was just too much!
"And while Washington has a sullen physicality, he is just too good and too smart of an actor to be credible as a character that is a bit more up Vin Diesel's alley."
Maybe, but considering Diesel's limited acting chops, it's hard to imagine him making the suicide contemplation scenes work. Even Denzel didn't quite make that work.
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Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1195
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 09:37 am: |
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John,
It was a bit lame, though I did really, liked really, really, like Denzel Washington’s performance in “Glory” best supporting actor 1989 and “Training Day” best actor 2001 that cop he played was a real pig of nasty works, gee would like to for someone like that…..
Ashley |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 1563
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 12:33 pm: |
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I'm in the minority here I guess, I really wasn't impressed with "Man on Fire". I'll have to watch it again. If it gets down to five smackers I'll buy it for my Denzel collection. |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1209
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 01:00 pm: |
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Yeah if I see it going for £5.00 at “HMV” “Virgin mega store” or “ASDA” at that price I second Art Kyle’s opinion, £5.00. |
Gold Member Username: Joe_c
Atlanta,
GA
Post Number: 1087
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 09:35 am: |
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Try "Spartan" with Val Kilmer. |
Silver Member Username: Stars
Post Number: 145
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 04:57 pm: |
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wow, this is a long thread! What kind of movies u guys talking about? |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1218
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 05:30 pm: |
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Well if you didn’t read most of it, then I shall put it plainly, all types of films action romance horror sci-fi westerns musicals, just about everything that Hollywood and the rest of world, which they have been doing for over one hundred years, now and with somewhere in the region of 3.9 to 4.7 million motion pictures worldwide, it will be impossible to see them all.
With new ones hitting the screens before you can see a back catalogue of 100, you’ll never ever catch up, and like master of cinema suspense once said.
“It’s only a movie.”
Alfred Hitchcock
“Vertigo” now that’s a cinema classic, and the restoration version is a treat, and the opening is fantastic with score by “Bernard Herrmann” its swiping string movement gives the viewer with Lucasfilm THX sound system the power and feel that you are too getting dizzy with “Sal Bass” and his titles, “Hail Hitchcock.”
Ashley
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Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1219
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 05:40 pm: |
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“HEAT”
Al Pacino, Robert De niro, and Val Kilmer
GO! With that bank heist all gone wrong with the crew and cops all exchanging rapid gunfire that is still the best use weaponry sound effects still to this day 10- years after I saw this in the cinema with, only Dolby Stereo SR type, still a classic…..
Ashley
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Silver Member Username: Stars
Post Number: 146
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 05:44 pm: |
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o.......k....... |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1221
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 07:40 pm: |
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O….K……..
What is this don’t you mean “Gunfight at the ok coral”
Haven’t seen that one yet, then again “Wyatt Earp” with “Kevin Costner”
That too, and the famous shootout WOW, with THX its like being there…
Get the picture.
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Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 3656
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 08:26 pm: |
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nah, maybe more like "Tombstone", with Kurt Russell |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1226
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 09:02 pm: |
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“Tombstone”
I’m a big “Kurt Russell” fan,
Yeah, can’t seam to get that one over hear, in full six-track Dolby digital as of yet, only in Pro-logic on DVD that sucks when it’s an original Dolby digital mix….
So I'll wait until they release it in full spectrum Dolby digital, who knows it might even have dts as well….. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 3660
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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Yes it is also in DTS
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005RHGL/qid=1125363855/sr=1-3/r ef=sr_1_3/002-3909513-8637662?v=glance&s=dvd
Can you get your hands on a Region 1 DVD player? |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1228
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 09:19 pm: |
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Berny,
Cheers for that information there, I guess it a question of whether there going to re-release it, though I sure for sure, I’ve only seen a pro-logic version, I’ll keep my eyes pealed.
Oh I only have region 2 not all regions, as yes I’ll be buying the region 1, Just like the good ole Laserdisc days……”Hail Laserdisc” |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1229
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 09:23 pm: |
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“Hail Laserdisc” without regional coding, get the picture? |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2173
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 10:47 pm: |
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Where do you have your Laserdisc in your component rack??
Right above the 8-track player? |
Gold Member Username: Thx_3417
Post Number: 1242
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 12:12 am: |
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No right blow the 24 track multi-tack…. |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2204
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 07:18 pm: |
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YEA!!
Just picked up "Die Hard" boxed set, and getting ready to fire that DTS muther' up. I'll definitely(at least) watch parts 1&2 tonight |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 422
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 07:42 pm: |
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I just love it when that body falls on the cop's car. |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2246
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 09:05 pm: |
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Ahhhh......college football has arrived. Nothing like watching the first game of the year in HD
I took delivery of 65" Mitsu the day after OSU thrashed Michigan last November, so Im looking forward to a new football season.
And yes, I turned the SVS up to about 60%, just so I can feel the on screen graphic sound effects.
HEH
It's not enough to be overpowering or make things rattle, but just enough to feel them inside your body
Ahhhhhhh, yes....
Football anyone??
In about 39hrs, I'll get to watch my Buckeyes kick some serious butt!! |
Silver Member Username: Basshead86
Ocala,
FL
USA
Post Number: 943
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 10:39 pm: |
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went and saw the Transporter 2 the other night.
it was pretty cool and was definitely action packed, but there were several times where the action was outlandish, not believable by any standards, and didn't look real. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 1647
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 09:54 pm: |
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How'd those Buckeyess do. My uncle used to live in Columbus. He attended every Buckeye game for over 50 yrs. I attended Oregon State and we are 2-0. We have a big matchup against #11 Louisville this Saturday at their house.
Oh how I love football season. Especially OSU and the NFL (even though my Seahawks always stink). |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2373
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 01:08 am: |
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Louisville is overrated and has a doesnt play many 'real' football teams. They've NEVER beat any real football powers to date and feed off mediocre competition. I wouldnt be surprised if your team beats them in their house. If Louisville was in the Big10, they'd do extremely well to win 8 games during one of their 'up' years and would finish in the middle of the pack with Wisky, Purdue and the likes of those teams.
The Bucks obviously took a tough one on the chin, but because they lost to a good team, they only dropped from #4 to #9 in the rankings. Im still optimistic they can win out, but stranger things happen in football.
My prediction is this........
There will only be one undefeated team this season, and a 1 loss team will play in the rose bowl. If OSU wins out, guaranteed....they'll be the team playing in the Rose Bowl. However, winning out is far less likely.(but possible) |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 446
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 08:11 am: |
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From today's Columbus Dispatch:
No more flip-flopping with QBs
Tressel hints at making mistake, settles on Smith as starter
"Admitting mistakes is hard for Jim Tressel, at least publicly. But the Ohio State coach came close yesterday as he discussed his reasons for naming Troy Smith the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future."
Winning out would obviously be a significant achievement, especially in view of an offence that needs leadership.
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Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 447
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 09:18 am: |
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oldboy Korean, 2hrs, DD and DTS 5.1 Korean, DD 5.1 English dubbed, English subtitle optional.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oldboy/ |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2382
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 10:24 am: |
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John,
I read that yesterday. I keep a fairly close eye on what's going on. I also read that Hamby was getting hatemail. Granted, I was disappointed in the kid for dropping a TD that would have put the Bucks up by 10 instead of 6 late in the game....but geez, that's uncalled for. You also cant blame Huston for missing the 50yd field goal...I mean c'mon, he had already made 5...what more can you ask of him??
Getting 3 TO's deep in Texas territory and scoring zero TDs was OSUs undoing........that was pathetic. Look for smith get get much better now that he's getting reps. Lets not forget, Zwick was the starter all summer with the first team, and Smith was on the sidelines. Once he gets in the flow, he'll look a lot better. I feel bad for Zwick, but agree with the decision to sit him down. To me, Smith has that "IT" factor that wins games, and Zwick doesnt. |
Gold Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 2400
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 08:25 pm: |
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Movies, anyone??
Last night was the new version of "Dawn of the Dead". A Fun flick, and the only one where Zombies run faster than hell. No lumbering zombies in this |
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