I just watched Emmanuelle (UK version) yesterday and based on my opinion, both this movie and "The Story of O" are really not suitable for minors. What I mean not only the explicit content but also the concepts of those movies. If the viewers are not mentally matual, I really not recommand this kind of movie.

Compared with nowaday porn film stardand, those two movies are really nothing.

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 19 2010, 10:30 AM

Just received 2 parcels from Amazon UK. It seem like their are using new packaging again.

Sorry, I had throw it away lo. There is only 3 BDs in these 2 parcels, so I also not sure what is the packaging for BD greater than 2 BDs. For 1 BD only, the packaging almost similar to previous packaging except the paper used in packaging seem like thiner than previous packaging. For 2 BDs, the paper used in packaging also thiner but the BDs were arrange in side by side instead of like on top of another BD which adopted in previous packaging. So, for 2 BDs parcel, it look bigger and thiner (bigger than A4 size) than previous packaging. I am not sure whether this type of packaging is better than previos one or not?

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 20 2010, 12:40 PM

Yesterday, I just watched "Snatch", a good movie with great story and lot of characters involved. Really enjoyable and worth for re-watch again. PQ i think is 3.5/5 and AQ I give 4/5.

Not too much.

* Commentary with writer/director Guy Ritchie and producer Matthew Vaughn
* Deleted Scenes
* Making Snatch
* Storyboard Comparisons
* Video Photo Gallery
* Trailers and TV Spots

For those who are looking for Red Cliff (US version), the review is out:

Red Cliff (American Theatrical Version) [Blu-ray] ["1 disc version "]


Studio:
Theatrical: Lion Rock
Blu-ray: Magnet (Magnolia Home Entertainment) [P/S: Hong Kong version is released by Mei Ah]

Disc:
Region: FREE! (as verified by the Momitsu region FREE Blu-ray player)
Runtime: 2:27:58.870
Disc Size: 48,763,758,668 bytes
Feature Size: 35,080,126,464 bytes
Video Bitrate: 22.95 Mbps
Chapters: 17
Case: Standard Blu-ray case
Release date: March 23rd, 2010

Video:
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Resolution: 1080p / 23.976 fps
Video codec: VC-1 Video Video



Audio:
DTS-HD Master Audio English 2522 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 2522 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
DTS-HD Master Audio Chinese 4203 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 4203 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit) [So, it is only 5.1 instead of 7.1 ]

Subtitles:
English (SDH), English, Spanish, none

Extras:
• The Making of Red Cliff: The Long Road – in SD (145:45)
• A Conversation with John Woo – in HD (27:00)
• HDNet: A Look at Red Cliff – in D (4:35)
• Storyboards

Comments on image:
With a feature film bit rate that spreads from the upper 20s through the low 30s, the feature takes up only about 71% of the disc space, as compared to 92% on the Mei Ah for Parts 1 or 2. You might guess the reason has to do with the sizable extra features on the Magnet as compared to the Mei Ah. But there are other factors.

Yes, the Mei Ah appears to be denser, partly a function of its relatively higher black level. The Mei Ah presents a grittier movie – a film that takes itself seriously. On the other hand, clearly the Magnet is lovelier to look at – its very brightness makes it more agreeable without appearing to sacrifice solidity. It's only when compared directly to the Mei Ah that we wonder which is the more accurate in terms of contrast. There is a fairly consistent difference in color, with the Mei Ah appearing more saturated and redder. To my eye, the Magnet offers the more natural color.

I found no transfer issues of concern – not that there is much of a chance to reflect on the question thanks to Woo and his two cinematographers, Lu Yue and Zhang Li, and Tim Tip's fantastic production and art design. The print is quite clean and the occasional "HD" logo that appeared on my Mei Ah from time to time in the upper left corner has vanished.

Comments on Audio & Music:
On its own terms, the Chinese DTS-HD MA 5.1 offers plenty of dynamics, weight, clarity, snap, immersive battle scenes, but compared to any of the uncompressed 7.1 tracks on the Mei Ah, which has more bite as well as more nuance, spaciousness and presence. Even the dialogue has gravity without sacrificing clarity. I doubt the reason has anything to do with the being 5.1 and the other 7.1, but that the American Theatrical Version had to be so severely cut, oftentimes right in the middle of a battle sequence, that something was lost in the translation. Speaking of which, I finally gave up on the very unpromising English dub when General Zhang Fei yells "Charge" sounding a little too much like Arsenic and Old Lace's Teddy Roosevelt.

Bottom line:
My vote is for the original International Version, which is only a few dollars more for twice as much movie. In both versions, there are moments where characters discuss, argue, play music and make love, but it strikes me as hurried even if you've never seen the original film. Even without having Magnolia's International version to compare, short of an unexpected snafu, I can't imagine that its image or audio would be less good, and it has a couple of extra bonus features in the bargain. Or, you can have both. Then the only question is whether to get Magnolia's 2-parter if you already have the Mei Ah.

Source: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews5...ion_blu-ray.htm


This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 22 2010, 11:13 AM

"SuicideGirls: Guide to Living" securely arrived.

Tonight let check 35 SuicideGirls inside. Their filmed this film in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at Las Vegas... I wonder, is Management of Hotel know what their are doing?... I guess no.

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 22 2010, 11:16 AM

Just do a quick scan on SuicideGirls: Guide to Living, I think this is not porn film but instead it content 13 mini series for different stories about SuicideGirls:



Although it is not porn film but it is SuicideGirls film, thus definitely got lot of ( . )( . ) la.

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 22 2010, 08:25 PM

Lot of titles in Amazon UK drop price in past 1 hour.

I don't know how many of you know this news or not:

Disney at Amazon UK currently got buy 1 free 1 for Disney titles include Toy Story 1 and 2, Monsters Inc., Cars, Wall-E, etc. This mean that if you buy Toy Story 1 and 2 together, you only pay for 1 only. Currently both Toy Story 1 and 2 listed price is £12.00 but after deduct VAT is only £10.21 to get both Toy Story 1 and 2. That mean only about £5 for each titles And their are region free for both Toy Story 1 and 2.

We can't enjoy current promotion for Toy Story 1 and 2 in US (we can only enjoy $10 off if order together in Amazon US) but we can enjoy promotion in UK for not only Toy Story but also other Disney titles but beware region code for those title you purchase. !

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 22 2010, 11:15 PM

This morning when I wake up, all the sudden, I noted Toy Story 1 and 2 can't longer order from Amazon UK directly. I don't know why. Luckily my order placed at yesterday's night still valid and their are in the process of dispatch it. I wonder is that something to do with wrong pricing or promotion or maybe too many order that causing Amazon UK temporary stop selling this titles.

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Added on March 23, 2010, 8:54 amJust like any other players, your PS3 also got region. In your case, if you purchase from Sony in Malaysia, your unit is likely region A. That mean you can play region A and free region BDs.

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 23 2010, 08:54 AM

Maybe. I only informed in LYN and www.blu-ray.com

Yesterday's night, I almost think to re-sale for these 2 titles but eventually cancel the plan due to too many trouble and I also don't expect these 2 titles soooooo popular that Amazon UK will temporary stop selling it. If I knew maybe I already start my business as reseller for these 2 titles.

Actually, Yesterday I have accidentally order 2 units for Toy Story and only find out later and I managed to cancelled previous order and place a new order to correct this mistake.

I think this time is due to Disney is currently promoting their titles. In US, when you brought Toy Story 1 and 2 and actually you got lot of couple from either Disney or other various resellers. So, theoritically, if all those coupons can be used, their can get both Toy Story 1 and 2 in less than $10. But, unfortunately, some of buyers in US already tried and most resellers seem like don't accept multiple different coupon upon checkout.

Whereas, as for Amazon UK, I think their only follow the promotion currently provided by Disney in US, their is why their got buy one free one for Disney titles. But, I just don't know why Amazon US don't have buy 1 free 1 promotion for other Disney titles...

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 23 2010, 11:34 AM

Some titles in Amazon UK start to drop price in past 10 mins+.

There is still no news regarding when will Amazon UK resume selling region free Toy Story 1 and 2.

My ordered for these two titles just dispatched and seem like there is not issue for wrong pricing. Then, it is very likely Disney also unexpected sales for these two titles is so overwhelming in worldwide causing their run out of stock?

Just would like to informed all of you, Amazon UK Buy 1 Free 1 for Disney titles have increased the price from £12.00 to £16.99 for ALL TITLES.

Toy Story 1 and 2 remain unavailable directly from Amazon UK.

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Added on March 23, 2010, 10:26 pmThis Buy 1 Free 1 promotion for Disney title, at first did not appear in front page of Amazon UK or any other pages except those participate titles' pages and worst still the promotion for Toy Story 1 and 2 only available of couple of hours only before become unavailable. Now lot of furious buyers are complaining to their customer service or in Discussion Board. Now Amazon UK customer service helpdesk had write a notice in Discussion Board to ask the buyers to write or call customer service directly.

I believe their received a lot of complain from customers today. Their made refund to some of buyers who brought these 2 titles hours before this promotion started.

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 23 2010, 10:26 PM

Their will dispatch it just like my case, this morning their said will dispatch soon and around 2 hours ago, their informed me their already dispatched.

Only Priority Courier Shipping using DHL. Amazon US using DHL but not sure for Amazon UK.

Based on recent records, if you live in west malaysia, you will probably receive it less than 2 weeks in normal case (correct me if I am wrong) but if you live in East Malaysia, you will usually received it after or around estimated delivery date (about 1 month) for US or 2 weeks for UK.

I just received 3 parcels from Amazon US and UK. Finally my "X-Man Origin: Wolverine" and "Drag Me To Hell" that I ordered in Black Friday reached me. But that are replacement copies and I still don't know where is the original copies. Maybe already MIA.

Anyone interested in Hong Kong's classic movie: The Killer [Blu-ray] (1989)[喋血双雄] for $18.99 ?



This blu-ray is region free [according to dvdbeaver.com] and will be release in US on March 30, 2010.