Regarding Casablanca....to each his own talaga. It is number 2 in American Film Intitute's (AFI) Top 100 Greatest Movies, just behind Citizen Kane. And with the company of The Godfather, Gone with The Wind, and Lawrence of Arabia in the Top 5. For me its a timeless classic. The quotes are simply wonderful.
And seeing it in highdef is really great. Particularly unique because of its black and white image.
Wow, great accolade. And it is for this reason that I actually bought this classic title. Unfortunately, as much as I'm dying to be a 'classic' afficionado, di talaga makuha bro, not in my DNA siguro.
However, it doesn't take away the respect I have for these movie classic giants. Hinayang nga ako cause this genre doesn't flow naturally with me (tama ka sir to each his own). Actually, I really envy you and the other gurus here who have that special appreciation for classic films - it would be great to have this in one's A/V repertoire.
Just to get back on topic, it's really great that these films are being transferred to HD. A great way to perpetuate its legacy.
Cheers bud!