David Chen of /Film asks this question in a follow up to a controversial piece written by former New York Times design director, Khoi Vinh. The short answer is, of course, no, the format itself is not inferior. Not by a long shot. But the user experience is, in many cases. And just about everyone from the hardware manufacturers to the Hollywood studios are to blame. …Continued…
It’s official – I’m now kind of, sort of interested in a 3D product. Sigh…The video above might not show a preview of the 3D effect from Sony‘s new VPL-VW90ES projector but just the notion that it can now successfully be displayed on my home theatre screen has got me jazzed. The $9999 price tag will keep me at arms length for the time being but if I ever end up investing in a 3D display of any sort, it will be a projector. Oh yeah, almost forgot – Sony shows off their new Blu-ray players in the video, too. …Continued…
We’re only a week away from my favourite holiday of the year and I’m gearing up for my annual cinematic Fright-Fest – a week of non-stop horror films! This year, the studios have been kind enough to deliver a lot of great titles that fit right in with that Halloween vibe and will make for perfect viewing, leading up to October 31st. Here’s a rundown of what I’ve got on deck and what I’ve recently checked out, all newly released to Blu-ray! …Continued…