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• No question, Sony... - C.B. 06:10:54 12/01/04 (6)
  In Reply to: What is best widescreen deal for under $3000.00? posted by rich121 on November 3, 2004 at 19:32:40:

  The KP series (KP-51WS520, KP-57WS520, etc.) RPTVs--top-rated by The Perfect Vision. The 57" can be had for under two grand delivered from Internet dealers, a little more locally.
  
  

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  • Re: No question, Sony... - px>h 14:50:49 12/19/04 (0)
    In Reply to: No question, Sony... posted by C.B. on December 1, 2004 at 06:10:54:

    Also look at the KDF55XS955, it's an LCD rear-projector -- the MSRP is 4K, but the current street prices run just a tick over 3K.
    
    

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  • Re: No question, Sony... - rico 11:11:08 12/01/04 (4)
    In Reply to: No question, Sony... posted by C.B. on December 1, 2004 at 06:10:54:

    I agree. I have the 51" version and when ISF calibrated it is a stunner. It is very user friendly, has gobs of nameable inputs, and has 2/3 pull down for movies (SONY calls this "Cinemotion").
    
    

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    • Yes, ISF is very important... - C.B. 11:57:09 12/01/04 (3)
      In Reply to: Re: No question, Sony... posted by rico on December 1, 2004 at 11:11:08:

      forgot to mention that.

      BTW, Rico, I've been enjoying how you bring up great old flicks from the past for consideration on the Film Forum--keep it up!

      Now I've got one for you--"The Third Man" from 1949 starring Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles. I just ordered the Criterion edition DVD today--it's been ages since I've seen it, so I can hardly wait.

      This film regularly makes most short lists as one of the greatest examples of film noir ever made. The cinematography, screenwriting, even the haunting zither theme, are unique. But, as I say, I'll report back after I've seen it again.
      
      

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      • "A Touch of Evil" is one of MY favorites from Film Noir.... - Sam M 08:00:22 12/19/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Yes, ISF is very important... posted by C.B. on December 1, 2004 at 11:57:09:

        and the DVD is awesome.

        Sam
        
        

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      • You are gonna LOVE it! - Harmonia 20:43:33 12/01/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Yes, ISF is very important... posted by C.B. on December 1, 2004 at 11:57:09:

        Criterion did a super job with The Third Man edition. It looks great, and the extras are interesting and well documented. Like, Rico, I think I prefer the British version, but this is a great film is either.

        If I were making a list of my favorite all-time-great films, this one would surely rank in the top ten or twelve. In fact, most of my top films would be from the 30's and 40's or before: L'Atalante, Rules of The Game, Maltese Falcon, Third Man, Sunrise, The Gold Rush, The Red Shoes, I know Where I'm Going, The Philadelphia Story...

        Carroll Reed, Powell & Pressburger and David Lean comprised a British celluloid golden age in the 1940's. THE P&P run of great films is truly astonishing.

        
        
        

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      • Re: Crterion "The Third Man" - rico 13:24:41 12/01/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Yes, ISF is very important... posted by C.B. on December 1, 2004 at 11:57:09:

        Thanks for your comments. I have the Criterion DVD and it is a STUNNER. Two versions of the film are offered and I prefer the British one.
        
        

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