JMG suggestions/ corrections/ additions

[SueWahoo]

Hello peoples! I made some changes and updates to the Media Buying Guide. There were only 6 changes that I've made:

1. Second Best - This is available as an Amazon Unbox Download.

2. The Aristocrats - This DVD is being released in the UK on August 4, 2008.

3. Bye Bye Blackbird - The German R2 release is available in the US on Amazon.

4. Nightwatching - Release date change: This DVD release has been moved back to September 30, 2008.

5. Flashbacks of a Fool - This DVD is being released in the UK on September 8, 2008.

6. Sleep with Me - Added to the list.

[Katy]

Oh, SueWahoo,

thank you. You're so good to think of us old chums.

Katy

[Katy]

Minor updates on the JMG... includes Emma (2009).

Katy

[SueWahoo]

Hi kiddies!

Guess who's back and has updated the JMG?! I have no idea either...but let's move on.

I have finally entered the world of HDTV and Blu-ray. Seriously, Blu-ray, where have you been all of my life? Oh, I remember, you were too freakin' expensive. Well, anyway, I've added Blus to the movie list and, by gum, there are far too few for Jodhi's filmography. Movie people! I have money :::waves 3 dollars::: I want to buy Jodhi Blu-rays!

You'll be happy to know that the amazing The Last of the Mohicans: Director's Definitive Cut is being released on Blu in October! Now, I'm not sure if it will contain the uncut theatrical version (Oh, please!), and/or the chopped Director's Version (eh) and/or a new supah dupah fly Director's Version. This doesn't quite make it clear, but there seem to be some yummy extras:

http://www.thehdroom.com/news/The-Last-of-the-Mohicans-Directors-Definitive-Cut-Blu-ray-Announced/7255

Man, I can't wait.

-Sue

[Katy]

Hey Sue! this is good news. thanks for giving us the heads up.

How have you been????

Katy

[SueWahoo]

Hey Sue! this is good news. thanks for giving us the heads up.

How have you been????

I've been alright. Working a shedload, 6 days a week all summer. My brain is severely fried as are my joints, tendons, etc. This week, I'm on vacation, so I'm doing absolutely NOTHING! We rescued a dog around Christmas so she's been getting car rides every day of the week. Her name is Molly and she was from Commerce, Georgia. She's going to be 2 in September. Oh, and she's a yellow lab.

Right now, I'm on a bit of a Blu-ray kick because of the new TV. I held off for so long because every HDTV in all of the stores looked like garbage. Finally, a friend of mine dipped his toe in and he asked me to come with him to pick it up. We assembled it and then, about a week later, we got back together for Chinese food and testing the TV set. It looked mind-blowingly good. I waited a bit longer and then WorstBuy had an even better sale so I grabbed one. Happily, a 46-inch Samsung LCD will fit into the back of a Subaru Impreza hatchback So, I've swung back into movie-watching mode. I never really watch TV, I just record the odd program to watch later.

I've been watching Amazon UK closely because so many Blu-rays are all region *and* they are so much cheaper from the UK! I picked up the incredible Planet Earth on Blu for $25! Sir David Attenborough is amazing and the picture is absolutely stunning! This is why I can't wait to see The Last of the Mohicans and I'm hoping that this next Director's Cut won't be as bad as the last one. I believe that Strike Force is also region free, so I'm picking that up next.

Oh look at me blathering on...

How have you been, Katy?

[Katy]

Oh, you know me, steady on, steady on.

I did get an LCD tv, and I do like it, especially on HD channels. When I first got it, I thought there was something wrong with its depth of field. Everything seemed so flat and lacked all dimension. But now, I cannot bear to watch my old TV. My eyes quickly got used to whatever that is. I have not invested in Blu-ray though. I have a substantial investment in plain old DVDs, which I know the Blu-ray players will play. But somehow it does not yet seem worth it.

I also buy quite a few things from amazon.co.uk. Just DVDs even. They have had a lot of sales there lately too. Sadly, I was not on the ball enough to take advantage of them.

I guess my latest gadget interests are more computer related than TV and movie related. I've got my eye on a pretty little eyetv tv tuner.

SueWahoo, t's great to hear from you again.

Katy

[SueWahoo]

Well, I received the Strike Back Blu and tried to play it this morning. No dice. Got a message saying that this resolution wasn't supported. My player, a Panasonic BD-85 with the newest updates, should automatically switch between resolutions like 720p, 1080i and 1080p, so I'm thinking that it's the dreaded 50Hz (UK) vs 60Hz (US). 50Hz is a slower field/frame rate so unless your player will do the conversion, you're SOL. You'll have more luck finding a player that converts the 50Hz to 60Hz than a TV that is able to deal with the difference.

Amazon US is selling this which made me think it was playable here, so be careful.