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Title: Show Off DVDs
Post by: Spartacus on Dec 11, 2001 at 09:08 PM

I was wondering what DVD (or DVD's) do you have that you like to use to show off  or educate your friends with?

You know a friend comes over and asks "What's so special about DVDs?". Then automatically it's the first disc you reach for.

Follow up question. Why that disc?  ???

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: quasar on Dec 11, 2001 at 09:22 PM

Se7en: Platinum Edition - excellent video and audio, great special features that includes use of the "angle" function.
Akira: Special Edition - the "Pill" function that translates the Japanese signs and grafitti that appear throughout the film.
Citizen Kane - the best looking Kane I have ever seen.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: downtown on Dec 11, 2001 at 09:25 PM

Toy Story Toy Box - drop dead gorgeous sinc eits all digital w/ great features

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: clockwork chico on Dec 11, 2001 at 09:59 PM

fight club-cleanest transfer ive seen so far..great extra features and the sound kicks a$$

ok ren yun ghostbusters..parang they have a "mystery sciece theater 3000" feature, whein they show the creators shadows on the bottom of the screen while commentating on the movie

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: gonz on Dec 12, 2001 at 12:03 AM

Quote

ok ren yun ghostbusters..parang they have a "mystery sciece theater 3000" feature, whein they show the creators shadows on the bottom of the screen while commentating on the movie

FYI, Men in Black has a similar feature to "spice up" the commentary, with silhouettes of Tommy Lee Jones and director Barry Sonnenfeld at the bottom of the screen, purportedly talking at the screen ala MST3K.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: robertj on Dec 12, 2001 at 01:01 AM

ako i start with a disc containing both the OAR of the movie and the pan n scanned version to educate them the adv. of ws over the pan n scanned version. tapos yung mga disc na mga reference quality ang mga audio and video like toy story, a bug's life and others.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: NY152 on Dec 12, 2001 at 01:27 AM

Moulin Rouge has so many features that it would be a good choice. It actually has a FUNCTIONAL multiple-angle feature, for three of the dance sequences. PLUS, the other camera angles are seen at the bottom of the main image, making it easier to select which angle you want to see.

It also has the "Follow the Green Fairy" feature on the first disc, which jumps to well-narrated production footage of particular scenes while actually watching the movie.

Besides, if all else fails and your friends still don't like DVD, show them the Aguillera video/MTV performance. ;)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: Dark Knight on Dec 12, 2001 at 04:21 AM

Ako, I'll show off my Princess Mononoke. Dahil kahit Anime sya, tiyak magugustuhan ng lahat.  ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: Dozer on Dec 12, 2001 at 09:19 AM

WWF InVasion Parang nandoon ka! ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: DVD_Freak on Dec 12, 2001 at 10:03 AM

die hard... system gets pushed to the limit everytime!   8) :o

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: bently on Dec 12, 2001 at 10:36 AM

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005NG0O.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005NG0O/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)

Super Speedway - The Mach II Special Edition

this is my fav. dvd...
i always jump to the scene where mario andretti does a formula 1 test drive with his son :)
the pictures are just eye candies...
plus the sound is very enveloping...you can really hear those engines roar!!!

this dvd just brings out the best of my home theater setup!

bently

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: levi on Dec 12, 2001 at 11:18 AM

I also Demo Super speedway. It has a simple intro then they have a short preview of the car running that will rock your HT then shock na agad sila. If its your first time to watch, you wont expect the sound to be very loud and suddenly the car will appear and full blast agad ang sound.
I also use SPR,T2,Bugs Life,Matrix,Episode 1 and Eagles. Now desperado Superbit na pang demo ko.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: nerveblocker on Dec 12, 2001 at 02:49 PM

Ako DTS Sampler #4-Saving Private Ryan, Eagles (Hotel California), ANTZ.  Then I also pop in my Phantom Menace and go to the pod race part.  :o

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: barrid on Dec 12, 2001 at 07:19 PM

Joe Satrianilive in SF

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: blitzkrieg on Dec 13, 2001 at 10:08 AM

;D Ako,, the LEGEND OF ZU. It will make you heave a sigh of disappointment because Filipino movies are really, really, really far behind the Chinese in the fantasy genre. Grabe and super ang special effects though hindi ko pa ma-getz ang kwento. And also my DTS movie collection. So that they will know what DTS means and how it compares with Dolby Digital.

Now if all that fails, I will make their patriotic blood boil through my DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW and JOSE RIZAL dvds he he he. Oks ba? ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: weddingsingr on Dec 14, 2001 at 01:16 AM

1.  DTS Sampler 4 & 5 - for sound demo
2.  T2 UE - for case, menus, various versions of films, THX intro.
3.  Desperado Superbit - for video and audio clarity and to explain kung ano ang Superbit
4.  Episode 1 - for almost everything.
5.  Die Hard UC - boxed set sample.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: LYON on Dec 14, 2001 at 01:39 AM

A lot of my friends love to watch the Ultimate Jordan dvd,
but for me it's the desperado superbit that i'd like them to watch.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: muscleboy on Dec 17, 2001 at 11:35 PM

I ask them muna if they'd want a movie or a concert dvd. Kung concert, Beegees, Eagles, Jim Brickman, James Taylor siguro. Otherwise, Episode 1, Twister, or anything that would shake the house..  ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: woodie520 on Dec 17, 2001 at 11:53 PM

Demo Disc # 3,4 & 5[/color]

woodie520  ;)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on Dec 24, 2001 at 09:12 AM

Just discovered another demo disc: The Fast and the Furious

Great action; a dense, relentless soundtrack; astounding capture of car sounds; and hot visuals. All this, within an interesting view into a subculture. Played it during a party last night and it got everyone whooping and howling and slapping high-fives. A real kick-a$$ movie!

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: caffeinated on Dec 24, 2001 at 02:48 PM

ano anong titles ba mayroong trailer either ng dd, dts or thx? i dont have a ht but i just love watching/listening to those even just in stereo. i have some .avi and .mpg files of those but theyre of very low quality. also, natuloy pa ba gamitin ng dts ung "organic" trailer nila(d one with those dna strand thingies)?

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: nerveblocker on Dec 25, 2001 at 12:17 AM

Got my Pearl Harbor disc (DTS) and this could be a demo disc. Just start at Chapter 21 where the raid starts.  Panning surround sound to the max! ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: levi on Dec 25, 2001 at 02:23 AM

The Fast and the Furious

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: Blade on Dec 25, 2001 at 03:58 AM

gladiator
hell freezes over
roy orbison

diko pa kasi naopen yung desperado (sbit)! hehe..

Blade 8)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: xage on Mar 04, 2002 at 12:45 AM

Sa mga Children, Newphews,Neice - Shrek

Sa Relatives, Kamaganakan, Pampayabang etc: - The Matrix

Sa GFs ko - Something About Mary

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: benny on Sep 16, 2002 at 01:25 AM

I guess the new Pearl Harbor Vista series release qualifies (again).  ;D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: Rnold on Sep 16, 2002 at 08:49 AM

Quote from: benny on Sep 16, 2002 at 01:25 AM

I guess the new Pearl Harbor Vista series release qualifies (again).  ;D

i agree :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: lexmil on Sep 16, 2002 at 03:03 PM

For video show-off: Any Pixar or direct-to-DVD transfers like A Bugs Life and Tpy Story.  They're just jaw-droppers especially on full-screen or 1.85:1 aspect ratio.   Until I get a 16:9 plasma TV, can't say many DVDs can be show-offs visually,  All those 2.35:1 aspects, they, even the superbits, look pathetiicaly small on a 29" 4:3 TV.  Unless I zoom them 1.5x.

But on the audio side, with aggreesive mixes, deep and strong bass, active and split surrounds and lush background music, here's my list, to mention some:

Saving Private Ryan,
Lord Of The Rings
Armageddon
Jurassic Park
True Lies
The Fifth Element, Superbit
The Mummy/The Mummy Returns
The Hunted
Atlantis
Pearl Harbor (attack scenes)
Earl Klugh, The Jazz Channel
Kenny Loggins, Live outside fron the Redwoods
.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on Sep 16, 2002 at 08:18 PM

Don't think anyone has mentioned Diana Krall in Paris yet. Still the best-sounding concert I've heard. James Taylor at the Beacon Theater is another standard demo, not flashy, but really good (and correctly mixed for multichannel, say the experts).

For movies, it looks like the upcoming Episode II will be a killer demo. Among the existing ones not yet mentioned, I would cite Any Given Sunday.

By far the best demo I've seen was a recording of an HDTV broadcast of the Wimbledon finals. You could literally see individual blades of grass.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: himura on Sep 17, 2002 at 01:29 PM

For my friends who are anime fans - I pop in Escaflowne the Movie, switch on the DTS track and then skip to the battle between Escaflowne and Dilandau's guymelaf.

For action fans - I pop in Blade II, switch to DTS and skip to the club scene.

For general demos - I use Episode I and T2: UE

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: melkeith on Sep 30, 2002 at 08:53 PM

The Matrix
Gladiator
Final Fantasy

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: Courage on Oct 01, 2002 at 01:06 PM

SPR
Any Given Sunday
Black Hawk Down

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on Oct 01, 2002 at 02:01 PM

As I posted in the Best-Sounding DVDs thread, I am hoping someone can confirm that LOTR has the most awesome bass of all DVDs. Apparently it is the toughest test for a subwoofer.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: benny on Oct 28, 2002 at 03:54 AM

Titles cited as ISF Reference DVDs :

Imaging Science Foundation Reference DVD Citation Program (http://www.filmsondisc.com/ISF_Reference_DVD_Program.htm)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: xage on Nov 26, 2002 at 07:43 PM

Well, after obtaining an R1 Spider Man Limited Collector's Edition Box Set, I say its one heck of a show off!

Not only with the film itself once played, but also the box! No child would not resist to drool and check out the big boxed cover of Spidey ;D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: dexterc on Nov 27, 2002 at 06:49 AM

Blade 2
LOTR Extended version
Matrix
Mask of Zorro Superbit
Die Hard with a Vengeance
Air Force One
Eagles "Hell freezes Over" DTS
Fast and the Furious

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: himura on Nov 27, 2002 at 09:28 AM

I'll have to update my demo discs...  ;D

Right now, it's LOTR: Extended Cut (The Last Alliance and Mines of Moria scenes) and of course, Episode II (just pop in the Dooku vs Anakin/Obi Wan and Yoda fight or the asteriod chase scene where Jango drops the siesmic charges.. really good stuff  :D)..

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: Geoffrey on Nov 27, 2002 at 11:12 AM

Added to my list:

LOTR: Giftset
Band of Brothers R1 - specially if you watch it on DTS

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: sgc_wdi on Nov 27, 2002 at 04:26 PM

I watched key scenes of Episode II last night, definitely demo material! :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: keating on Nov 27, 2002 at 08:27 PM

PEARL HARBOR 4 DISC-SET VISTA SERIES DIRECTOR'S CUT, LOTR EXTENDED VERSION & STAR WARS EPISODE 2.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: stradale on Nov 28, 2002 at 12:51 AM

For that "being there" experience, I'd put in the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over.  In DTS, its simply amazing.

To wow them with slam, I'd put in Jurassic Park 3, also in DTS.  Give your guest a glass of water in a tray and let those pounding footsteps ripple the water ala Jurassic Park!    

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: ryn0128 on Nov 28, 2002 at 01:55 AM

DTS demo disc #4
DTS demo disc #5
DTS demo disc #6
DOLBY- Explore your World DVD demo disc

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: keng001 on Nov 28, 2002 at 03:15 AM

I was at Best Buy (Bay Area) yesterday and they have a complimentary Fox DVD demo disc. It includes scenes from Behind Enemy Lines and Planet of the Apes for Audio Demo. Its FREE so pick it up if you have a Best Buy in your area.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: bently on Nov 28, 2002 at 04:37 AM

Quote from: keng001 on Nov 28, 2002 at 03:15 AM

I was at Best Buy (Bay Area) yesterday and they have a complimentary Fox DVD demo disc. It includes scenes from Behind Enemy Lines and Planet of the Apes for Audio Demo. Its FREE so pick it up if you have a Best Buy in your area.

some other best buy stores are charging a penny for this ::)
i'm gonna pick up a couple after work! :D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: stradale on Nov 28, 2002 at 08:43 AM

ryn0128,

Are those DTS demo discs available in Manila o oorderin pa sa internet?

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: bently on Nov 29, 2002 at 08:39 AM

well i was right, best buy was selling it for 1 cent so picked up 5 copies for 5cents! ;D

i was really tempted to grab them all, pero that would have been very abusive. ;)

there is a thx optimizer in the dvd, the audio was only in dd5.1, no dts :(
the video was nice since it had a side by side comparison on how they where able to restore the film Mash!, you can really see the improvement on the color! However i did notice that the sharpness was a bit better on the old footage, so its kind of a trade off.
theres also a section explaining anamorphic dvd's but its only text based so its kinda boring with all those reading! :-\

but hey! what can you expect for 1 cent! :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: keng001 on Nov 30, 2002 at 04:23 AM

Bently, I just check my credit card receipt and you are absolutely right. I was charge 1 cent for the complimentary demo disc from Fox.  >:(

The package reads 'Compliments of Twentieth Century Fox' so I thought it was free. I didn't bother to look at my receipt until I read your post. How much is a penny these days in pesos? Sayang din ano. :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: ryn0128 on Nov 30, 2002 at 11:10 AM

stradale,

sorry for the late reply. i got mine from there HQ in U.S and U.K. i was offering a trade last 2 weeks coz i got a extra DTS demo disc 6. sayang. ill just inform you guys if i have an extra copy again. you can order this online thru their website or you can get them at electronic depot in libis as the other guys here are posting. thanks.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: bently on Dec 01, 2002 at 10:24 AM

Quote from: keng001 on Nov 30, 2002 at 04:23 AM

How much is a penny these days in pesos? Sayang din ano. :)

let's see 100pennies =$1, and $1= 50 pesos(average) then a penny would be 50 divided by 100 or .5 centavos. tama ba?

anyway another great dvd to show off to teens is the AV:X.07 - Recreate
 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006G8HU)

Andy Ling and the Evolution team have created a seamless blend of music to accompany the visuals for this disc and have succeeded amazingly. DJ and VJ artists such as David James, Basilica, Tarrentella, Filmpalast and others have had their music mixed together into a cohesive compilation that flows perfectly from each visual creation. The music itself is slow beat trance and dance mix that is easily listened to and never moves to fast. The upbeat tempo and eclectic mix of sounds is always changing and moving.

The video is similar to the music. Comprised of entirely computer created imagery from several artists, the Brooklyn, New York group Exotic Robotics have combined the visuals from renowned VJs into a consistent mix. The images range from simple geographic shapes and 3D imagery to computer manipulated photo-realistic footage. Overall, the images are beautifully done, constantly moving and always interesting.

so if your into techno house music, then this dvd is a must buy! :)

bently

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: sardaukar on Dec 01, 2002 at 10:55 AM

Quote from: bently on Dec 01, 2002 at 10:24 AM

let's see 100pennies =$1, and $1= 50 pesos(average) then a penny would be 50 divided by 100 or .5 centavos. tama ba?

Actually that would be .5 pesos or 50 centavos. About 53 centavos by current exchange rates. :) Sayang walang Best Buy dito. :(

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: vnO on Dec 01, 2002 at 05:41 PM

Quote from: spartacus on Dec 11, 2001 at 09:08 PM

I was wondering what DVD (or DVD's) do you have that you like to use to show off  or educate your friends with?

You know a friend comes over and asks "What's so special about DVDs?". Then automatically it's the first disc you reach for.

Follow up question. Why that disc?  ???

Saving Private Ryan(R1) & Gladiator (Signature Selection) -  simply the DTS experience

plus:
Lord of the Rings Special Extended Platinum Edition & Harry Potter Special Widesreen Edition -  simply my favorites...

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: paeng on Dec 13, 2002 at 12:47 PM

Show off DVDs include Cocteau's *Beauty and the Beast* and, ideally, *Death in Venice*. The rest can be appreciated or purchased by anyone, so there's nothing to show off there.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: Kings on Dec 13, 2002 at 01:40 PM

Quote from: paeng on Dec 13, 2002 at 12:47 PM

Show off DVDs include Cocteau's *Beauty and the Beast* and, ideally, *Death in Venice*. The rest can be appreciated or purchased by anyone, so there's nothing to show off there.

Mawalang galang na bro paeng, but the original question in this thread was :
I was wondering what DVD (or DVD's) do you have that you like to use to show off  or educate your friends with?. I'm assuming that this means - about DVDs in general, not cinema history. Thread originator, please correct me if I'm wrong.

As for the DVDs you mentioned, I think it would be more far more suited to the thread What Rare DVDs do you own? (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=515)

 :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: paeng on Dec 16, 2002 at 10:11 AM

Sorry, I thought you meant the original meaning of "education."

Generally, any film can be used to show to a potential equipment buyer. If he's a "phile", then you can just "wow" him with the equipment. If he's trying to follow the Joneses, then just show him *Shrek* or *Star Wars*. W.C. Fields' advice makes sense here.

The tough part involves dealing with a sophisticated film viewer. Since he values quality over gimmickry, one way of showing him that it makes sense to invest in the hardware is the durability of the medium and the availability of "rare" films (actually, films that they prefer).

The risk is that the equipment might become outdated soon.

Quote from: Kings on Dec 13, 2002 at 01:40 PM

Quote from: paeng on Dec 13, 2002 at 12:47 PM

Show off DVDs include Cocteau's *Beauty and the Beast* and, ideally, *Death in Venice*. The rest can be appreciated or purchased by anyone, so there's nothing to show off there.

Mawalang galang na bro paeng, but the original question in this thread was :
I was wondering what DVD (or DVD's) do you have that you like to use to show off  or educate your friends with?. I'm assuming that this means - about DVDs in general, not cinema history. Thread originator, please correct me if I'm wrong.

As for the DVDs you mentioned, I think it would be more far more suited to the thread What Rare DVDs do you own? (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=515)

 :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: jerix on Dec 27, 2002 at 08:35 AM

to show off, maganda ung SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, particularly the first 15 minutes and the last 20 minutes war scenes. Also good are war scenes in WINDTALKERS,THIN RED LINE, and PEARL HARBOR. Ginagamit ko rin to demo ung bank robbery scene ng HEAT and the race scene sa STAR WARS (phantom menace)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: Kings on Dec 27, 2002 at 09:45 AM

I am really very happy I got the Superbit version of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". I enjoy the very subdued, but very powerful soundtrack and especially like the scenes where the Green Destiny hums as it is pulled out of its sheath. I think this will be my new show-off DVD. :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on Jan 07, 2003 at 10:58 PM

Blue Crush!!!

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: xage on Feb 09, 2003 at 01:01 PM

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PwAAAPQRaSaAnikRNdRAwds*VdNJ9Izs52z1Jqq2oOucMuMLAwvj!Oh5yMVD7IS3rtyxyX4OXNl1K0Gw9nz4G!PKSMToi9uI/Imag0017.jpg?dc=4675408879914120037)

Kids do drool with dvds of mine

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: DropZite on Feb 09, 2003 at 11:38 PM

Quote from: xage on Feb 09, 2003 at 01:01 PM

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PwAAAPQRaSaAnikRNdRAwds*VdNJ9Izs52z1Jqq2oOucMuMLAwvj!Oh5yMVD7IS3rtyxyX4OXNl1K0Gw9nz4G!PKSMToi9uI/Imag0017.jpg?dc=4675408879914120037)

Kids do drool with dvds of mine

Kakasilaw yong mga DVDs mo ah. Kaya pala attractive he. hehe!

O baka malakas lang flash ng camera mo.  :)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: dorian_gray on Feb 10, 2003 at 12:46 AM

I bought Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" and "Lolita" when these were still on discount sale. I was not even born when these films were released (born 1978) and am grateful that the DVD technology can bring back these excellent films to my generation.

I am particularly impressed with the sharpness of "Barry Lyndon". I can even recognize the freckles of the actors. The film doesn't look old at all!

And these are the films that I show off to my friends when they visit.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: RADAGAST on Feb 15, 2003 at 06:03 PM

- The Lord of the Rings (Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set)
- Band of Brothers
- Spider-Man Limited Collector's Edition Box Set
- The Simpsons (1st & 2nd Complete Season)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: bury3 on Mar 18, 2003 at 05:15 AM

Night of the Living Dead Elite Edition
The Fog SE
The Thing CE
Die Hard Ultimate Collection Boxed Set
Rear Window
North by Northwest
Back to the Future The Complete Trilogy
The Rock Criterion Collection

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on Sep 16, 2003 at 02:28 PM

A friend brought over a, er, "preview copy" of Finding Nemo and my kids were saying the movie was clearer at home than in the theater. They were pointing out details that they did not see in the movie house, like how clear the scales were on the characters.

Easily one of the best show-off DVDs. The R1 when it comes out will be no doubt be even better.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: purple_jedi on Sep 17, 2003 at 11:14 AM

Moulin Rouge and Amelie for video
Star Wars Episode 1 and 2 for audio
The Matrix lobby scene to show off both!  ;D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: T-850 on Sep 17, 2003 at 11:44 AM

For audio and video:
T2 EXTREME

For audio:
Any given sunday SE

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: doughn on Sep 20, 2003 at 09:11 PM

**musicals:

clear vocals  -  faith hill; josh groban; divas 99;  
                        james taylor

jazz instrumental  -  acoustic alchemy;
                              yanni;fourplay; diana krall

great bass - j groban; norah jones




**movie- dts-es for 7.1

-gladiator and lord of the rings extended ver 4disc


**other great movies

- starwars - pod racing

- terminator 2 - ultimate ver. (dts-es)

- 5th element -superbit (dts)

- desperado - superbit (dts)

-u571 (dts)

- saving pvt ryan (dts)


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: dorian_gray on Sep 21, 2003 at 03:39 AM

Leunig Animated (Collector's Edition)

(http://sanity.com.au/coverscan/460000/455495.j)

I guess nobody else in this community has one.

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: Flyboy on Sep 21, 2003 at 06:07 AM

Hmmm let me share mine...

-LOTR extended edition
-Band of Brothers
-Daredevil
-Episode I & II
-U571
-X men 1.5
-Spiderman
-Matrix
-LOTR:The Two towers
-Blade II

All for AUDIO.

 8)

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: DVDeophile on Nov 09, 2003 at 06:50 PM

I guess the best DVD movies in terms of picture quality and superb audio are:

The Lion King (Platinum Edition)
Finding Nemo
T2 Extreme
Jurassic Park Trilogy
Star Wars: Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
X-Men 1.5
Indiana Jones Trilogy

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: ravencreed on Nov 10, 2003 at 11:40 AM

add. titles ;D

The Indiana Jones Complete Dvd Collection Boxset

Ganda ng packaging ng R1 and the restoration of the movie, it's awesome. :D
It's a classic... needless to say more ;D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: scully on Nov 10, 2003 at 11:52 AM

my X-Files Seasons 1 to 7 & Six Feet Under boxed sets. yung packaging ng XFS4 is my favorite~love the color-combo. sa SFU, ang ganda din kc ng box nya.

but i have to take them out of my cabinet first. nakatago kc siya sa pinakasulok para nde maarawan at maalikabukan (kahit may glass doors na)  ;D

Title: Re:Show Off DVDs
Post by: wrAth on Nov 10, 2003 at 11:54 AM

all my TV series DVDs.  ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on May 31, 2004 at 08:03 AM

Just watched Charlotte Gray. It's rep for having demo-quality video is well-deserved.

In fact it's taught me new things about video quality in DVDs. More than just clarity and color, the image of this DVD is three-dimensional. The last time I watched something this three-dimensional was the D-VHS of U-571.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: av_phile1 on May 31, 2004 at 11:16 AM

Those canon shots in Master & Commander can really bring out the most of your sub.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: slowhand on May 31, 2004 at 11:34 AM

^Yes!

...and also to test how well your sub can double as a bass-shaker for your sofa or bed...

(Spoiler alert)

I like that scene where he first sees the flashes through his telescope...
...which means the sub's going to get an "exam" in a couple of seconds!

(Just realized that I've posted about this film several times now, in different threads - I must like it, hehe)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: cherubrock on Jul 14, 2004 at 12:16 AM

Pearl Harbor - Vista Series:
Not necessarily the greatest story, but great sound and imagery. One of those titles that really distinguishes DTS from DD
Fast and the Furious:
Great sound pulsating from surrounds, really gives your sub a workout
Matrix:
The quintessential dvd
Fight Club - Special Ed:
Simply because it's on of my fave titles, apart from the special features
Se7en - New Line Platinum Ed:
Great comparison from the original and the reworked version, and one of the most critically acclaimed titles released.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: Deckard on Jul 28, 2004 at 09:32 AM

1. Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Rings Extended Version
2. Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers Extended Version
3. The Godfather Trilogy Box Set
3. Citizen Kane Special Edition

Hands down, LOTR part 1 and 2. Excellent Movie. Superb Additonal Features that will make a die hard proud. Excellent PQ and AQ.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: hemisphere on Sep 12, 2004 at 09:00 PM

Band of Brothers DVD..

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QQATA8QS5V06ubBgdtCAJ866bR7bKkGqt06blN7rUhevsTWnwX3ikGa5do5u5VIpRGChQlHJcVqLdkyfd2LmHo82B9RH3ic11JryKiEFQU4/bob1.jpg?dc=4675488628271912615)


 ;) ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: cherubrock on Sep 12, 2004 at 11:10 PM

^ Wow, I see your Military Edition finally arrived! How much did it set you back?  ;) Do the discs have the same features as the original release?  :)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: hemisphere on Sep 12, 2004 at 11:42 PM

Quote from: cherubrock on Sep 12, 2004 at 11:10 PM

^ Wow, I see your Military Edition finally arrived! How much did it set you back?  ;) Do the discs have the same features as the original release?  :)

this one is numbered....basically the same with R1 bro.. except for the DTS track... about $83.00 at koreandvds.com.. plus TAX TAX TAX TAX!!! puro tax na nga.. nagkaroon pa ng fiscal crisis (totally unrelated comment) lol..  ;D

yung yesasia order ko.. mukhang nawawala pa.. has not arrived yet.. :( 

but this is a good show off dvd set..  a must have for real collectors...  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: xage on Dec 08, 2004 at 06:39 AM

The latest among my showoffs:

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PgAAAEAS1jYAzKC1cnhMMrl0B1YYkl4qg62i03tLV1B16Q5mNmvmOGN5syTnuRlNAPbAj*dL*qS!OCZOyCkx!BqdZBKBjGOw/Matrix1.jpg?dc=4675500653794755159)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: mcbry on Dec 08, 2004 at 07:57 AM

wow! ang ganda nito... congrats sir.  :)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: xage on Dec 15, 2004 at 12:38 PM

I finally acquire the final box set of the LOTR series from BestBuy and also obtained a free Best Buy Christmas CD entitled "Sweet Tracks" - Pang Show off Din

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PgBHA3AS5D5qxeCiFTIsSH58sTK20Q1kf7XYHUtuKiH85rgpfrSEX0mwJ4hV28YvFe14vxtDrP2ZNXcX8k6YFWVOZ8oDJfRH/lotrrok.JPG?dc=4675501653163053174)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: hemisphere on Dec 15, 2004 at 01:26 PM

xage.. since you have the gift set already.. mind if you share the special number code so we can order our Minas Morgûl Environment and Crown of King Elessar as soon as possible?


http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=402.1240


 ::) ::)

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: xage on Jul 11, 2005 at 09:56 AM

Quote from: xage on Jul 11, 2005 at 09:18 AM

Dice: Volume 1 - Collector's Edition

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PgCbAhQSVSmwdhtA2bNsFyWW0Ch9K7Xln9QEyytLcAjJflw0*r8Gc5Rb*lsWsyJFfLKyp!nfoJoMAwvEPyF6BJOEmvB5vuNI/dice.JPG?dc=4675527614414169214)

I got another catch on this Collector's Edition

A pretty great start for Bandai producing a Region1 DVD...

Excellent Action Figure included

Good Show-off for kids  ;D

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: wrAth on Jul 11, 2005 at 03:54 PM

the whole kit and caboodle.

Title: Re: Show Off DVDs
Post by: pchin on Jul 11, 2005 at 05:19 PM

Quote from: xage on Jul 11, 2005 at 09:56 AM

Good Show-off for kids  ;D

Not really. I don't mind having this set for myself  ;D