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Last movie watched

Last night we watched September 5. I've been looking forward to seeing this and wasn't disappointed. Even though you know what's going to happen the script and performances kept you engaged. As someone who spent a decade working in TV newsrooms and with network news, they did a really good job of portraying things accurately from that perspective. Highly recommended, though perhaps a rental, not sure on the rewatch value.

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September 5

An American broadcast crew at the 1972 Olympics scramble to cover the crisis when Israeli athletes are taken hostage. Thriller. Directed by Tim Fehlbaum. Starring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch. Purchase and download today in .
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jlttotem said:
How did it look and sound?
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First time watching so don't have a frame of reference to compare to disc or streaming. No issues with audio. Dialogue, score and sound effects were mostly clean and discernible. I don't remember anything glaring about the video. Overall, it looked well, with fine detail. There did appear to be some shots in the war sequence that weren't quite as sharp but still looked good.
 
thrillcat said:
Last night we watched September 5. I've been looking forward to seeing this and wasn't disappointed. Even though you know what's going to happen the script and performances kept you engaged. As someone who spent a decade working in TV newsrooms and with network news, they did a really good job of portraying things accurately from that perspective. Highly recommended, though perhaps a rental, not sure on the rewatch value.

www.kaleidescape.com

September 5

An American broadcast crew at the 1972 Olympics scramble to cover the crisis when Israeli athletes are taken hostage. Thriller. Directed by Tim Fehlbaum. Starring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch. Purchase and download today in .
www.kaleidescape.com www.kaleidescape.com
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"perhaps a rental, not sure on the rewatch value"

Oh sure, now you tell me! Great to hear you weren't disappointed, looking forward to watching this one soon.
 
Crocodile Dundee. Seeing how the upcoming UHD will be censored, I'm glad K has the original cut in 4K HDR.

This was my first time watching it since I was a kid. My wife and I loved it. Looked great.
 
Drvais said:
Crocodile Dundee. Seeing how the upcoming UHD will be censored, I'm glad K has the original cut in 4K HDR.

This was my first time watching it since I was a kid. My wife and I loved it. Looked great.
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I was in high school, working at a pizza place that doubled as the local small-town VHS rental store. I distinctly remember when home video ownership became a thing. Top Gun was the big title that was priced at a consumer-friendly price, followed up by Crocodile Dundee. We brought in a ton of copies for rental and as the rentals declined, sold the extras off at $9.99 each. Pretty Woman was another in that bunch.
 
The family and I knocked out the three Back to the Future movies in advance of our pending trip to Universal Orlando. My kids have never seen these, and I haven't re-watched them in a long time. What a delight. A lot of '80s content I've tried to share with my kids hasn't held up, but these 100% do. So smart and fun. And it sang of course on K and the new Utopia speaker upgrade. :)

Watching these had me web searching about the movies and actors a bit, and I happened into Tom Wilson's YouTube channel. There's some real gem content there. I really enjoyed his Humbly Super Famous piece. Tom Wilson
 
Techthusiasm said:
The family and I knocked out the three Back to the Future movies in advance of our pending trip to Universal Orlando. My kids have never seen these, and I haven't re-watched them in a long time. What a delight. A lot of '80s content I've tried to share with my kids hasn't held up, but these 100% do. So smart and fun. And it sang of course on K and the new Utopia speaker upgrade. :)

Watching these had me web searching about the movies and actors a bit, and I happened into Tom Wilson's YouTube channel. There's some real gem content there. I really enjoyed his Humbly Super Famous piece. Tom Wilson
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When will you be at Universal, and if you don't mind sharing, where are you staying? (you can PM me if preferred). My kids go every couple of months because of their annual passes, and we'll be going again soon (if I can get my oldest away from Esports for a few days!).

Jim
 
Watched It Ends With Us last night. Wife was engrossed, especially considering the goings on with the back and forth lawsuits. I enjoyed it too.
 
Edgar said:
Agreed on Juror #2, Conclave, and Nosferatu. I'll add The Brutalist and A Complete Unknown, great films.

Surprises for me: Companion was actually good, and Emilia Perez was just off for me. Can't recommend.
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I’m with on Emilia Perez. I didn’t hate it but most of the music numbers just seemed jarring and took me out of the movie. I think making a good musical is really challenging, like Lion King, Hello Dolly, or even Wicked. I appreciate the attempt to be bold but I think it could have been a better film without trying to add musical numbers.
 
Noah Winter said:
I’m with on Emilia Perez. I didn’t hate it but most of the music numbers just seemed jarring and took me out of the movie. I think making a good musical is really challenging, like Lion King, Hello Dolly, or even Wicked. I appreciate the attempt to be bold but I think it could have been a better film without trying to add musical numbers.
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Well now that we’re on to the topic of musicals, I’ll say it’s a damn shame there’s not a 4K/Atmos release of Chicago, a remarkably good movie and musical, and the visuals are really good so it deserves a re-release.
 
thrillcat said:
I was in high school, working at a pizza place that doubled as the local small-town VHS rental store. I distinctly remember when home video ownership became a thing. Top Gun was the big title that was priced at a consumer-friendly price, followed up by Crocodile Dundee. We brought in a ton of copies for rental and as the rentals declined, sold the extras off at $9.99 each. Pretty Woman was another in that bunch.
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I remember seeing a giant end-cap of Top Gun at Price Club for just $24.99! It was incredible.
 
Noah Winter said:
I’m with on Emilia Perez. I didn’t hate it but most of the music numbers just seemed jarring and took me out of the movie. I think making a good musical is really challenging, like Lion King, Hello Dolly, or even Wicked. I appreciate the attempt to be bold but I think it could have been a better film without trying to add musical numbers.
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Yes, that captures it for me too. Jarring. And not about the social issue presented, but more about the irrational actions around it. Plus stereotypes. And agreed musicals are hard!
 
matth22 said:
Con Air in glorious 4K and Atmos. Just pure 90's fun with Cage.

Just PUT the BUNNY BACK in the BOX!
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I recently purchased this. I honestly don’t remember the last time I watched it, probably on DVD. I actually can’t wait to watch it.
 
Flight Risk - it's as awful and cheesy as you think it is, and I can't wait to tell all my friends that they have to watch it!
 
Watched Enemy of the State last night:
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Enemy of the State

A lawyer becomes the NSA's prime target when evidence of a political murder comes into his possession. Thriller, Action, Crime. Directed by Tony Scott. Starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, and Lisa Bonet. Purchase and download today in HD.
www.kaleidescape.com www.kaleidescape.com
It looked ridiculously good for HD/SDR. I believe this is one of those Disney/Fox movies that have new transfers/encodes (over the ancient MPEG-2 Blu-Ray) and it shows. Highly recommended if you're a fan of the movie or thrillers.
 
Trevor said:
Watched Enemy of the State last night:
www.kaleidescape.com

Enemy of the State

A lawyer becomes the NSA's prime target when evidence of a political murder comes into his possession. Thriller, Action, Crime. Directed by Tony Scott. Starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, and Lisa Bonet. Purchase and download today in HD.
www.kaleidescape.com www.kaleidescape.com
It looked ridiculously good for HD/SDR. I believe this is one of those Disney/Fox movies that have new transfers/encodes (over the ancient MPEG-2 Blu-Ray) and it shows. Highly recommended if you're a fan of the movie or thrillers.
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Just one of those movies we have always gone back to for being just good entertainment.
 
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