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Criterion’s 4K UHD presentation of Michael Mann’s groundbreaking ‘Thief’ is a must
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS James Caan gives the finest performance of his career as Frank, a highly skilled, independent...
Craig Shapiro
Mar 195 min read
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Ride the “Beast” of nostalgic fun with “Uncle Buck”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Comedian John Candy plays Uncle Buck Russell, who ’ s called into action to take care of his two...
Bill Kelley III
Feb 274 min read
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The annual Top 10 4K UHDs of 2024
TRUE 4K MASTERING / HDR SCREENSHOTS THE LIST of movies is the very best in 4K viewing from a physical disc. The criteria required...
Bill Kelley III
Jan 1720 min read
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A 4K upgrade only goes so far in Brian De Palma’s faux thriller ‘Body Double’
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Craig Wasson plays Jake Scully, a likable, struggling actor – and voyeur -- who crashes at a house...
Craig Shapiro
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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UK gangster classic ‘The Long Good Friday’ gets a significant 4K UHD upgrade
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS The late Bob Hoskins gives the performance of his career as Harold Shand, the powerful East End...
Craig Shapiro
Jul 21, 20245 min read
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Undeniable talent rocks in 4K – “Purple Rain” 40th Anniversary”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Prince prepares to perform at First Avenue, the main venue for pop music in downtown Minneapolis. It...
Peggy Earle
Jul 1, 20245 min read
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“The Karate Kid” is on his way in Sony’s 4K Ultra HD
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) teaches Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) the hand training technique of “Wax...
Bill Kelley III
Jun 18, 20245 min read
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The original hits a milestone – “Steel Magnolias: 35th Anniversary Edition”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS M’Lynn Eatenton (Sally Field) pins a honeymoon corsage onto her excited daughter Shelby (Julia...
Bill Kelley III
May 20, 20245 min read
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Finally in 4K – “The Abyss: Ultimate Collector’s Edition”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Ed Harris play an estranged couple, Dr. Lindsey Brigman and Virgil...
Bill Kelley III
Mar 27, 20244 min read
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It’s viewer’s choice: “Aliens: Ultimate Collector’s Edition” or earlier editions
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Sigourney Weaver returns as Ellen Ripley the sole survivor from The Nostromo. During the mission to...
Bill Kelley III
Mar 20, 20246 min read
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Top 10 and a couple more: 4K UHDs of 2023
TRUE 4K MASTERING / HDR SCREENSHOTS THE LIST of movies is the very best in 4K viewing from a physical disc or streaming. The criteria...
High-Def Watch Staff
Jan 11, 202416 min read
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Groundbreaking “The Color Purple” shines on 4K
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS Whoopi Goldberg earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Celie, a Southern woman...
Bill Kelley III
Jan 1, 20246 min read
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Who will save us now? “The Monster Squad” 4K UHD
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR SCREENSHOTS (1) Canadian actor Duncan Regehr plays Count Dracula. (2) Monster Squad leader Sean Crenshaw (André...
Kay Reynolds
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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Five Oscars = “Security” “Terms of Endearment” now on Paramount Presents 4K
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger play mother and daughter Aurora and Emma in the Academy Award...
Peggy Earle
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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OFFICIAL: Academy Award winner “Terms of Endearment” gets a 40th Anniversary 4K remaster – 11/14
HOT 4K NEWS TO CELEBRATE the 40th Anniversary of James L. Brooks’ five Academy Award winner “Terms of Endearment,” Paramount Home...
High-Def Watch Staff
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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Done up in 4K Ultra HD, ‘Swamp Thing’ is f-u-n with a capital ‘F’
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Move over, Jean Cocteau: Adrienne Barbeau is government agent Alice Cable and stuntman Dick Durock...
Craig Shapiro
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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William Friedkin’s ‘To Live and Die in LA’ punches even harder in 4K
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS William Petersen, in his big-screen debut, plays hotshot Secret Service agent Richard Chance, who...
Craig Shapiro
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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Criterion goes 3-for-3 with Terry Gilliam’s marvelous, magical ‘Time Bandits’
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS A history buff of the first order, 11-year-old Kevin (Craig Warnock, third from the left) joins the...
Craig Shapiro
Jul 26, 20235 min read
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Oscar-winner “Rain Man” gets a shiny new 4K upgrade!
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Tom Cruise plays Charlie Babbitt, who just discovered he has an autistic brother named Raymond,...
Bill Kelley III
Jun 14, 20237 min read
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Subtle, moving fantasy “Wings of Desire” on Criterion 4K
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / SDR FRAME SHOTS Swiss actor Bruno Ganz plays the invisible angel Damiel, who comforts a critically injured...
Bill Kelley III
May 22, 20236 min read
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