Artisan's DVD of The Blair Witch Project is a Dolby 2.0, full-screen 1.33:1 presentation. What would one expect from a movie famous for shaky camerawork? Predictably, plenty of the special features explore the made-up mythology of the film. The best of these is "Curse of the Blair Witch," the 45-minute "documentary" originally aired on cable TV to hype the film. The fascinating commentary and production notes step out of the "documentary" conceit to explain the nuts and bolts of the filmmaking. Two things were frustrating about the commentary by directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez: discussion of deleted scenes that the filmmakers hoped to see "end up somewhere" (they didn't), and references to specific dialogue that the viewer can't hear over the commentary (the directors may have the movie memorized, but most of us don't). Beyond those two problems, the commentary is a great window into the movie-making process, including the techniques used to make the actors almost as hungry and scared as their characters. To find some semi-hidden features, select "Special Features," arrow down to the stick figure symbol, and press enter. Ignore the ad for Stephen King's The Stand and watch the trailers for Blair Witch instead.
Customer Rating
3
Not Impressed
on October 23, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
They had a good idea for this movie but they didn't do a good job making it.
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This six-disc set contains all 22 episodes from the first season of the television series Angel. Each is presented in a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. English, Spanish, and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include commentary on some of the episodes by series creator Joss Whedon, two of the scripts, and an overview of season one with interviews of the cast and crew. This is an excellent release from 20th Century Fox.
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This animated saga of a group of young dinosaurs making their way in prehistoric days has been given a solid presentation for this special anniversary edition. The Land Before Time has been given a pan-and-scan transfer at the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and the audio has been remixed for playback in Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Along with the film's original English soundtrack, alternate dubbed tracks in French and Spanish have been included, as well as optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. Bonus materials include singalong songs, a sort feature on the Jurassic Park Institute, character biographies, and interactive games.
Customer Rating
5
Good Movie
on October 23, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
Very good movie for kids and not bad for their parents to watch with them.
CSI: Miami, the first spin-off from CBS's ratings powerhouse CSI, featured former NYPD Blue cast member David Caruso leading a team of forensic detectives. This box set contains every episode from the second season of the program. Each is presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Some of the people responsible for the show have recorded commentary tracks that augment some of the episodes.
Customer Rating
4
Good Show
on October 23, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
Good show but I don't like how the main guy never changes his emotion.
Yes!! It is very much worth it. They make your tv look the very best that it can in your setting. I would recommend anyone doing this with a tv 42" or larger.