martok2112
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Post by martok2112 on Dec 28, 2004 4:08:14 GMT -5
Couldn't wait. Got my copy tonight! Special note: Traditionalists might take a notion to throw the DVD's across the aisles of whereever they might find this, if they happen to look at it out of curiosity....because of a review quote at the beginning of the synopsis on the back. "Superior to the Original!" Of course, I do not believe it to be superior. Different, yes. Entertaining, yes. Superior, not no but HELL NO! But I also do not hold the Original series as superior to this either. In any case, I am now proud owner of the first copy of Battlestar Galactica Miniseries on DVD sold from Wal-Mart. (I may have paid a couple bucks extra than what I might have paid the following day...but it was worth it.) Very Happy I am curious to hear the commentary section. And finally, I have a version with a sharper picture and sound than my videotaped off TV version. WOO HOO! Very Happy  I placed the two DVD's side by side (theatrical Saga of a Star World -TOS, and the mini)....no strange cosmic forces or rumblings took place...in fact, the two boxes seemed rather complimentary of each other. Respectfully, Martok2112 |
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Post by Xenu on Dec 28, 2004 4:49:38 GMT -5
Huzzah, I say! Hope to pick up my copy later on in the week...I can't wait to hear the commentary, either.  |
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martok2112
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Post by martok2112 on Dec 28, 2004 5:19:42 GMT -5
I decided to play the inaugural run of this DVD in Commentary mode....since I've already seen the mini several times. The commentary thus far is very interesting. Ron and David and Michael occasionally address the controversies stirred up over the internet over some of the changes that were made. I haven't finished watching this yet because I need some sleep...but thus far...I am enjoying the commentary. Also glad that this has captions and subtitles. Now, if I just had a Dolby 5.1 unit to enjoy this on. SO SAY WE ALL!!! Martok2112 |
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Post by mattw65 on Dec 28, 2004 14:42:44 GMT -5
The whole Ragnar Anchorage sequence is better than superb in Dolby 5.1 surround sound (especially with the Sub Woofer turned up [my dog wasn't happy though, he ran for another room])
Poor Scruffy, but great entertainment.
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Post by mjm800 on Dec 28, 2004 14:49:37 GMT -5
Mine should be waiting for me when I get home! I cannot wait to see it on my big screen TV I have been watching on the 17" computer monitor for too long now.
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Post by mattw65 on Dec 28, 2004 15:06:24 GMT -5
Oh it's great on a 28 inch widescreen, so if you have bigger than that you'll be laughing.
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Post by mjm800 on Dec 28, 2004 15:14:22 GMT -5
Oh it's great on a 28 inch widescreen, so if you have bigger than that you'll be laughing. I have a 42 inch Sony Flat Screen which is simply dreamy. Why will I be laughing? I think I missed something. Or do you mean I will be laughing in joyous BSGdom! Muuuuuhahahahah! (evil laugh). ;D |
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Post by mattw65 on Dec 28, 2004 15:31:59 GMT -5
Why will I be laughing? I think I missed something. Or do you mean I will be laughing in joyous BSGdom! Muuuuuhahahahah! (evil laugh). ;D It's a UK expression, and would be used in this way: "I've got the complete series one of TNS on DVD, a case of beer, a bottle of Jack, it's the weekend and the wife is taking the kids to see the in-laws for the entire weekend. I'm laughing!" |
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Post by martok2112 on Dec 28, 2004 15:41:57 GMT -5
I need to get a bigger TV period. All I get to view my DVD on is a 5 inch Playstation 2 monitor.
At least I can throw on the headphones and get beautiful stereo sound from it....but that tiny screen. Oy!
Respectfully,
Martok2112
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Post by koenigrules on Dec 28, 2004 16:40:23 GMT -5
Just received mine in the mail from amazon.com.
It's so much brighter than what was shown on Sci-Fi.
I'm a happy camper.
Have a Great New Year, guys!
KR
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Post by mjm800 on Dec 28, 2004 16:46:52 GMT -5
Just received mine in the mail from amazon.com. It's so much brighter than what was shown on Sci-Fi. I'm a happy camper. Have a Great New Year, guys! KR I am HOURS behind you guys, it is only 11:48AM here in Honolulu, I have to wait five hours before I can go home and check the mail for a DVD that may or may not be there!  |
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Post by mattw65 on Dec 28, 2004 19:15:49 GMT -5
It can't be all that bad, you have a lovely island to live on, not that I've been there personally, but it looks lovely.
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Post by mjm800 on Dec 28, 2004 19:38:14 GMT -5
It can't be all that bad, you have a lovely island to live on, not that I've been there personally, but it looks lovely. 99.9% of the time I would agree but it is cold (yes, 75 degrees is freezing to us) and with the exception of today it has been raining since Christmas and more is on the way. Of course, dispite this awful weather I think that I will stay. ;D |
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Post by mattw65 on Dec 28, 2004 20:11:17 GMT -5
Oh, rub it in why don't you.  It's freezing cold here in Ireland and it's raining. So much for living on an island. |
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Post by mjm800 on Dec 28, 2004 22:30:36 GMT -5
Just got home and there it was all shiny and new. ;D
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