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The Best "Thing" Ever!
on September 17, 2021
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I opted for the Best Buy exclusive SteelBook, which is great. But the real star of the show here is the excellent 4K presentation of The Thing. I have owned every US release of this film since the original DVD, which was not anamorphic widescreen. I own the Scream Factory releases, including the SteelBook with the 4K scan on 1080p Blu-ray and while that 4K source was the best we had seen thus far, this 4K disc with wide color and HDR presents the best version of the film yet. The colors look accurate and the image has more depth and realism...yes, even with the practical effects. One might expect that the effects could show their age, but instead, they look more grotesque and authentic than ever. This will be the definitive way to experience The Thing.
This release comes with a new DTS:X audio mix, as well. I did detect some differences from other versions I have heard, with some scenes not having quite the punch they had before, but that is either my memory or my system. It still sounds good and immersive. It is nothing to complain about, for sure.
If you can find it, and you're a fan of the film, definitely pick this one up. There seemed to be a shortage of this film at retailers, with only Best Buy having it on shelves...way to go, Best Buy! I was fortunate enough to pick one up on release day. Stores are shirking their selection, which is a shame. I always enjoy browsing and picking up titles at the store. Luckily, I found one when I drove to my local store on my lunch break. Best Buy, if you're listening, we physical media collectors want to see more titles in the stores.
This is a great disc. Definitely an upgrade worthy of your dollars.
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Quiet and functional
on June 24, 2021
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Very quiet. This may be the quietest dryer we've ever owned. It also does a good job of drying clothes. The illuminated (large) drum is also a nice feature. We need to explore more of its features, but so far we are very happy with it.
Length of ownership: 39
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Troubled adolescent Brandon Breyer (Jackson A. Dunn) was finally tipped to the truth that his farmer parents (Elizabeth Banks, David Denman) withheld from him-that he possessed strange and superhuman abilities because he was a foundling from another world. Unfortunately, this young sociopath is less about truth, justice, and the American way than violently bending mankind to his will. Very dark spin on a very familiar pop mythos co-stars Matt Jones, Meredith Hagner, Becky Wahlstrom. 90 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
 
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Evil superhero? A good premise and well executed.
on June 23, 2021
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I went into this film knowing it was essentially a story about what would happen if Superman were evil? What I didn't expect was the gore. So, be prepared. It didn't bother me, just know what to expect. The story overall was good and the movie was done well. It's probably just a one-time watch for me. I would recommend it though.
Length of ownership: 304
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Still wondering what I just watched
on June 23, 2021
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I am a fan of Christopher Nolan's films. So many are amazing films, from the Batman films, to Inception, to Dunkirk, his films are entertaining and fantastically directed. Tenet, however, left me confused. It still has the amazing direction and high production value, but I struggled to understand and enjoy this film. I will need to re-watch it, and perhaps that is the point? Unlike other Nolan films, the music did not let up. This film had little time to breath. It gets going and never backs off. I may have to revise this review later.
Length of ownership: 45
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Amazing Steelbook! Cool movie!
on June 23, 2021
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Love this Steelbook! The artwork is simply amazing. I could not resist picking this up even though I already owned the standard release. If you can find it, pick this one up.
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Apple~s thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with the 7-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever ~ up to 18 hours.~ MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful.
 
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Best Apple Laptop Ever?
on June 23, 2021
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This is becoming my favorite Mac of all-time! The M1 processor is amazing. Apple also added a great display to the MacBook Air. The keyboard is fantastic. The best trackpad in the industry. Plus, I love the gold color, which is more like a rose gold. This machine is a joy to use. So much power in a small package. I like small laptops. The 12" PowerBook was one of my favorite Apple laptops. This is easily winning me over. Love it!
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Beautiful Steelbook
on February 5, 2021
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I love the Steelbook. I suppose I have to admit to myself that I am just not a Lupin fan. I've seen the 2D animated film from Studio Ghibli and this one. Both start out great and seem to be a lot of fun. I just lose interest. It's no fault of the creative team. The film looks great and it is a well made film. So, if you are a fan, check it out and get the Steelbook, which is way nicer than the standard release.
Length of ownership: 21
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A Great Time
on December 28, 2020
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I've seen this film a couple of times. Once streamed and another time having watched it on 4K UHD Blu-ray. First, the film is a lot of fun. It's a well-scripted story with characters that are well-developed for this style of film, it's witty and fun and the action scenes include some well choreographed fights and mayhem. It's a lot of fun.
The 4K HDR presentation is excellent. The disc looks great with lots of color and detail with a fail amount of HDR highlights. The Dolby Atmos immersive sound track is also very good and puts you in the middle of the action.
Ignore the naysayers and check it out. Be mindful that it does have an R rating due to language and violence though.
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Stunning Classic Sci-Fi
on December 25, 2020
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Stunning 4K UHD presentation! The orchestral score blaring in Dolby Atmos draws you in from the opening title sequence. The Dawn of Man segments are incredibly detailed and the HDR highlights and colors let you know this is indeed a considerable upgrade. Then you get into the space scenes and again you are stricken by the HDR highlights and incredible detail. Go inside the space station and the colors leap off of the screen. This carries on throughout the film. Once Dave gets inside of Hal the reds are unlike any presentation on home video. And the colors going into the void are striking. This set comes in a hard cardboard box with a slim flip book of stills and a few art cards, as well. Overall, it's a great package.
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An Updated 90's Classic
on December 25, 2020
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The 4K UHD Blu-ray presentation of Total Recall is not to be missed. With a Dolby Vision transfer and Dolby Atmos immersive audio presentation, this film is like you've never experienced it before. Plus, the 3-disc set is loaded with special features. The 4K disc includes some of the special features, while there is an additional Blu-ray disc containing just special features. Plus, you get the film on Blu-ray on a standalone disc. Speaking of extras, there is a hour-long documentary on Carolco, the studio that brought you the Rambo films, Total Recall, Fatal Attraction and so many others. It's a very interesting documentary and it is great to see it included here. Plus, bonus features on Total Recall such as scoring the film and the effects and production. All of the three discs include artwork, as well. The slipcover is great and Best Buy has a Steelbook that utilizes the art from the disc menus. This is the version to own. And at the price, it makes Total Recall on 4K UHD Blu-ray a must-buy.
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Amazing special effects and a furry sense of humor highlight this Joe Dante scareshow about L.A. TV anchorwoman Karen White (Dee Wallace), who after a terrifying event, goes on vacation at the Colony, a remote California rest resort. Once there, White finds the Colony is home to a host of strange characters, who all seem to be vicious werewolves. John Sayles loosely adapted the Gary Brandner novel; with Christopher Stone, Patrick Macnee, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
 
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Worth the upgrade to 4K!
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Absolutely worth the upgrade to 4K. I have the previous Blu-ray from Scream Factory and I wasn't sure a 4K upgrade would benefit this film much. Boy, was I wrong. The picture is very pleasing. Film grain is intact but not heavy. The reds and lights of the opening scene pop and create a picture with more depth. Details can be seen in faces, clothing, and the effects. Oh, the effects. Though little of the werewolves is shown, what we get looks amazing and the transformation scene has never been more grotesque. The previous Blu-ray is included and it has loads of very interesting special features that I also thoroughly enjoyed after watching the film. The Howling is a classic. Buy it!
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I got the slipcover, but I was in the store. Currently, all issued should have the slip. The wrapping is over the slipcover. At some point they might stop issuing slipcovers, but they are on the early runs out there now. So, even ordering online you should receive one.
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Does this 70 have the option to hook up to hose so you don’t have to empty it?

Yes. I use the included hose and it continuously drains. No issues.
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When sleek good looks meet powerful cleaning and intelligent performance, you~ll experience laundry on a whole new level. TurboWash 360~ cleans larger loads fast so you get more done while enjoying the same great washing performance. And forget about endless sorting~AI technology uses built-in sensors to detect fabric texture and load size and then automatically selects the right settings for advanced fabric care. Activate Smart Pairing in the ThinQ app, and the washer can even tell the dryer to select a compatible drying cycle, making it the ultimate laundry hack. The gentle power of steam reduces common household allergens in fabrics by more than 95%*. Durable and stylish tempered glass door with rose gold accents adds the perfect finish. *Based on certification by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
 

Many have stated the the control panel is hard to see because it is not backlit. Has this problem been remedied with the newest model?

I can see the panel just fine, but I turn the light on when using the washer and dryer. That said, there are lights on the unit, but it isn't fully illuminated for use in the dark.
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
 

Does this Blu-ray player support Dolby Atmos?

Yes.
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
 

Is this unit capable of converting DTS signals to Dolby Digital 5.1?

I do not believe so. I seem to recall that I had a Samsung Blu-ray player years ago (maybe the F7500) that would do this.
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
 

Does this player have an option where you can change the screen size? I HATE letterbox.

Do any disc players do this? Every TV from the past several years has several built-in 'zoom' functions. So, use those. I see no such options in the player's manual.
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
 

I have a Samsung 3D capable th, that I have played 3d bluray discs on. My samsung BD payer doesn't function anymore. Will this play 3d discs faithfully?

Yes. From the manual, "3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable"
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
 

can u download an app like a disney+?

No. The app selection isn't very broad. I don't even use them, and I recommend a dedicated streaming box over the player's apps.
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