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Popular Mechanics
January 2009
Glenn Kenny |
20 Must-Have Blu-ray HD Epics If you think only color pictures can benefit from hi-def treatment, think again.   |
Home Theater
May 2010 |
100 Best Blu-Ray Discs Whether you want the best picture and sound to show off your home theater system or to scare your neighbors, or you're looking for the best in extras and interactivity, here's the best of the best in Blu-ray. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2008
Joel Johnson |
Can Blu-Ray Really Keep Up With Classic Film Transfers in HD? Is it possible for older movies that were shot before high-definition existed to really be HD? |
PC Magazine
July 5, 2006
Robert Heron |
Samsung BD-P1000 A stylish and capable DVD player that unleashes the full capabilities of the Blu-ray format. Unfortunately, the initial Blu-ray titles are a reminder that there are lots of older films that need some TLC before they will look great in HD. |
IEEE Spectrum
December 2006
Russell Wintner |
Bits on the Big Screen Computer servers and digital projectors are about to replace the canisters of film and spinning sprockets of the world's movie theaters |
PC World
March 27, 2007
Jacobi et al. |
High-Def Video Superguide Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD are here. Who makes the best next-generation movie player? |
Popular Mechanics
November 2009
Sean Captain |
How to Get a More Connected, Intelligent Home Theater From our experience with some of the most advanced AV gear, we've identified several trends to keep on top of as you bring your TV room into the 21st century. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007
Robert Heron |
Toshiba HD-XA2 The HD-XA2 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, yet regular DVD videos still exhibit too many jagged edges... Toshiba HD-A1... Samsung BD-P1000... |
PC World
May 29, 2008
Melissa J. Perenson |
Now Playing: High-Def Movies Whether you choose a Blu-ray Disc player or opt to access your video from the Web, here are the best options for watching high-definition movies on your TV. |
Fast Company
November 21, 2011
Rick Tetzeli |
Martin Scorsese On Vision In Hollywood How Marty Scorsese risked it all and lived to risk again in Hollywood. |
PC Magazine
May 3, 2006
Cade Metz |
Making an Indie Film From casting to cameras to postproduction, the all-digital making of The Insurgents redefines the meaning of "low-budget." |
PC Magazine
September 13, 2006
Don Labriola |
Battle of the New DVDs Next-generation DVD technology has finally arrived. But which format will work better for you: Blu-ray or HD DVD? |
Salon.com
November 14, 2002
Charles Taylor |
Will the DVD save movies? Film purists have long wanted to watch movies "as they were meant to be seen." With the art house all but dead, the future of film is right there in your living room. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
Erin McCarthy |
The Tech Behind 3D's Big Revival What has convinced Hollywood that 3D is finally ready for its closeup? The short answer may be that technology has caught up with the concept. |
Wired
August 18, 2008
Michael Behar |
Analog Film Meets Its Match in Red Digital Cinema's Ultrahigh-Res Camera A team of engineers and scientists have created the first digital movie camera that matches the detail and richness of analog film. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) Disney's release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is a solid effort with a great supplemental package. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2011
Tierney Plumb |
I Was Wrong About HD-DVDs Blu-ray won the battle, even as regular old DVDs hang around. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Gangs of New York--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) While the video was uninspiring, the uncompressed PCM soundtrack is excellent. |
PC World
July 26, 2006
Melissa J. Perenson |
An Elegant Player for High-Def Movies Samsung's Blu-ray DVD player proves to be well-crafted but pricey. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony offers an extensive special edition for "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a less than compelling film. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
LG Electronics Super Blu BH200 Multi Format HD Disc Player The LG Electronics Super Blu BH200 Multi Format HD Disc Player offers the convenience of one machine that will play all the most widely available SD and HD video discs. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Atonement--Universal (HD DVD) It is rare that a film nails every aspect as well as this one does, making it a must-see. |
Wired
May 2005
Steve Silberman |
Life After Darth George Lucas was born to make underground films. Then a little movie called Star Wars lured him to the dark side. Can the father of the blockbuster really rediscover his avant-garde soul? |
InternetNews
October 3, 2005
Clint Boulton |
Battle For DVD Format Unfolds Film studio Paramount Home Entertainment said it would embrace the Blu-ray format backed by a group led by Sony. |
Fast Company
December 2005
Scott Kirsner |
Maverick Mogul Broadcast.com founder Mark Cuban is questioning everything about the film business - and naturally ticking a lot of people off. |
CRM
December 2011
Eric Barkin |
The Monday Morning Numbers on Movie Marketing How international growth, social media, and a decline in DVD sales are changing the film industry's marketing strategies. |
Salon.com
October 19, 1999
Michael Sragow |
Francis Ford Coppola At his best, his formidable creative energy has shaken up American movies and reinvigorated cinema both as art and popular culture... |
PC Magazine
May 21, 2008
Robert Heron |
LG 47LG60 This 47-inch LCD TV delivers videophile-grade HD picture quality with a good-looking modern design. |
Wired
April 2005
Xeni Jardin |
The Cuban Revolution The maverick billionaire blogger wants to take the film out of the film industry. And his all-digital vision is coming soon to a screen near you. |
PC World
July 2006
Melissa J. Perenson |
DVD Goes High-Def High-definition DVD products are here, but consumers still face a thorny dilemma as two incompatible formats battle for their dollars. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Enchanted--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) "Enchanted" is everything it is advertised to be. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Short Circuit--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) Short Circuit has always been a fun family film and the new high-definition release will please all its fans. |
PC World
April 2006
Dan Tynan |
High-Def Discs Battle for Your Bucks Should you buy a new HD disc player? Probably, but not anytime soon. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Redbelt--Sony Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony has done a great job with its Blu-ray release of "Redbelt." It is recommended for anyone who blinked and missed it in theaters. |
PC Magazine
April 20, 2009
Robert Heron |
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8 The LED-Based Sony KDL-46XBR8 delivers awe-inspiring image quality that's second to none.... Vizio VF550XVT HDTV... |
InternetNews
April 12, 2007
Andy Patrizio |
Who Is Drawing Out The High-Def DVD Stalemate? The split in HD DVD format has irritated many of those involved and resulted in consumer confusion over both formats. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2007
Tom Russo |
Movies 2.0: Digital Effects Magic Explained In today's digital Hollywood, cameras capture scenes in bits, not frames and computer wizards conjure up everything from impossible beasts to cliff-top battlegrounds. Film is dead. Long live the movies. |
InternetNews
January 7, 2008
Andy Patrizio |
HD DVD Down, But Still Not Out The loss of Warner Bros. struck a blow for Blu-ray's supporters, but analysts say the high-definition format battle is far from over. |
PC Magazine
March 8, 2010
John R. Delaney |
LG BD570 The BD570 delivers a beautiful HD picture and is loaded with cool features... Samsung's BD-C6500... Sharp's BD-HP52U... BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... Sony PlayStation 3... Nintendo DSi portable game system... |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Peter Weir's Naval epic is a testament to enduring life at sea and the comradely that blooms from it. |
PC Magazine
May 23, 2006
Patrick Norton |
Toshiba HD-A1 The Toshiba HD-A1, the first high-definition DVD player to reach the market, is perfect for those who have a really big HDTV, don't need 1080p, and have money to burn. |
Home Toys
August 2002
Donna Siani |
Advanced Video Scaling Technology Using video scalers in applications with projectors and display equipment that feature high resolution, computer-quality or HDTV-quality video |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Gattaca--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) A nice step up from the DVD presentation makes this an easy recommendation for fans of the film "Gattaca." |
PC Magazine
December 15, 2009
Tim Gideon |
Insignia NS-BRDVD3 With its low price, strong Blu-ray picture quality, and Netflix streaming, the Insignia NS-BRDVD3 is a steal... LG BD370 Network Blu-ray disc player... LG BD390 Network Blu-ray disc player... Panasonic DMP-BD60... Samsung BD-P1600... etc. |
PC Magazine
April 5, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG Super Blu Player (BH100) LG delivers the first set-top player that supports HD DVD and Blu-ray movies. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Signs--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) A solid thriller that delivers great chills but does so with respect to the intimacy of each character. |
Home Theater
August 20, 2007 |
Paramount, DreamWorks Dump BD for HD DVD Two major studios have announced that they're dumping Sony's Blu-ray format for Toshiba's HD DVD. It looks as though both formats are likely to be around for the foreseeable future. |
InternetNews
February 11, 2008
Andy Patrizio |
Double Dose Of Bad News For HD DVD Best Buy and Netflix have turned their back on HD DVD. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
I'm A Cyborg--Tartan UK (Blu-ray Import) "I'm a Cyborg" is a spectacular looking HD presentation that is just short of reference quality. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Warner has done a great job with the video, but the audio could have used a bit more tweaking. |
