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Games / Re: Answer the question with a...
Last post by bob - Today at 04:32:10 PM


Why are you sniffing me?
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Games / Re: Movie Title Chains
Last post by bob - Today at 04:30:19 PM
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I converted to Blu-ray in 2009. The first discs I bought that day, along with a blu-ray player:

Friday the 13th (2009)
Starship Troopers 1-3 Box Set
Prom Night (2008)
Mutant Chronicles
Splinter
The Last House on the Left (2009)
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
#5
Today marks a significant anniversary for home cinema enthusiasts: 20 years since the official launch of the Blu-ray Disc format.

On June 20, 2006, the first Blu-ray players and movie titles began hitting the shelves, forever changing the way we experience high-definition media at home. While streaming has since become the dominant way many consume content, the arrival of Blu-ray represented a massive leap forward in quality that collectors and cinephiles still celebrate today.

A Legacy of Detail

When Blu-ray arrived, it wasn't just a step up from DVD, it was a revolution. Bringing 1080p resolution and lossless audio tracks like DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD into the living room meant that for the first time, home viewers were getting an experience that truly mirrored the clarity and depth of a theatrical presentation.

Over the last two decades, we've seen:

The rise of the "Director's Cut": Enhanced storage capacity allowed for deep-dive special features, commentaries, and documentaries that turned every disc into a comprehensive film school lesson.

The 4K UHD Evolution: The foundation laid by Blu-ray paved the way for 4K UHD, HDR, and object-based audio formats like Dolby Atmos, keeping the physical media format relevant and superior in technical fidelity.

Preservation: In an era where digital content can disappear from streaming libraries overnight, physical media remains the gold standard for long-term ownership and preservation.

Cheers to the Format

Whether you are a completist with shelves of amaray cases, or you just appreciate the uncompressed beauty of a reference-grade transfer, take a moment today to pop in your favorite disc.
#6
Entertainment / Re: What have you been listeni...
Last post by Allhallowsday - Today at 01:09:05 PM
BECK ODELAY 

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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Thought Thread Part...
Last post by Alex - Today at 12:34:21 PM
Quote from: Leah on Today at 06:47:04 AMFun fact: Iceland is rather cold. I'm in northern Iceland, I'm so far up that the sun doesn't set. 1 AM and it's still daylight outside.

Hope you are enjoying it. Its somewhere that I plan on getting around to visiting someday myself.
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Wordl Cup?
Last post by Alex - Today at 12:33:28 PM
I never expect Scotland to get past the first round (I don't think many fans do). Its more about being an excuse to go off somewhere and have a good time. My interest in football is fairly minimal, though (I couldn't name a single international-level player from any country when I was asked last week).

I tend to hope that some small, unexpected country will win the whole tournament, but good luck to whichever country(s) you choose to support. Normally, every workplace has a sweepstake, but for whatever reason, there hasn't been one where I am just now. If anyone else has one, best of luck winning it.
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Wordl Cup?
Last post by Trevor - Today at 11:19:46 AM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on Today at 11:09:06 AM
Quote from: Trevor on Today at 10:55:57 AM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on Today at 10:43:05 AMLooks like I may be the only one paying minimal attention. Haiti was eliminated last night (it was an acheivement just to make the field, though). South Africa is also gone, and it's not looking good for Scotland.

I'm watching as many games as possible as I've always liked the game which I played in primary school and high school.

Made me go 😳😳 when Ismael Kone broke his leg 😳😳

Any rooting interest besides SA?

I've always liked England, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands so I always watch their games.

Brazil aren't the major force they once were and Argentina aren't the same without Mr Hand of God Diego Marijuana 😉😉
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Wordl Cup?
Last post by Rev. Powell - Today at 11:09:06 AM
Quote from: Trevor on Today at 10:55:57 AM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on Today at 10:43:05 AMLooks like I may be the only one paying minimal attention. Haiti was eliminated last night (it was an acheivement just to make the field, though). South Africa is also gone, and it's not looking good for Scotland.

I'm watching as many games as possible as I've always liked the game which I played in primary school and high school.

Made me go 😳😳 when Ismael Kone broke his leg 😳😳

Any rooting interest besides SA?