4K - 8K Resolution and/or Dolby Atmos/DTSX Content Reviews

[isolar8001]

Ha. Pretty sure we posted at the exact same time.

Just don't be trying to smooch me...again !

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hmm, looks like “Sound of Music” has been remastered in 4K Digital (from 70mm) and will be released on 4K UHD later this year in 2025.

 

[Movie2099]

Hmm, looks like “Sound of Music” has been remastered in 4K Digital (from 70mm) and will be released on 4K UHD later this year in 2025.

I've been seeing lots of "coming soon" 4k remasters. It would be great if they come out in 2025, but my guess is a handful will fall over into 2026.

I've got the Sean Connery Bond 4k steelbook coming very soon. They're all on 100gig discs. Size wise they're all over 80gigs with 1 or 2 over 90gigs. Bit rates should be pretty darn good.

Last weekend I watched the new 4k edition of the movie Sneakers from the early 90's. That was on 100gig disc and the bit rates were coming in at 99mb/s. Crazy!!! You don't even get that on new releases. That's why I love boutique brands. They do a wonderful job doing 4k remasters.

 

[dolynick]

Last weekend I watched the new 4k edition of the movie Sneakers from the early 90's

I was happy to see that one in UHD. Sadly, I didn't find it to be a particularly impressive 4k. Still great movie though, and still surely the best version to watch.

 

[j_garcia]

Hmm, looks like “Sound of Music” has been remastered in 4K Digital (from 70mm) and will be released on 4K UHD later this year in 2025.

The sound of WICK music

Watched Wick is Pain, the story of how the John Wick series came about. VERY interesting. Mostly Stahelski and Keanu talking about so much behind the scenes. Is on AppleTV+ and Prime (still rental, not sure if it is free anywhere yet).

 

[Movie2099]

I was happy to see that one in UHD. Sadly, I didn't find it to be a particularly impressive 4k. Still great movie though, and still surely the best version to watch.

Another early 90's film I watched this week was Matinee. John Goodman was the lead actor, but the movie had a few young kids who would eventually star in other more blockbuster type movies. I had only seen it once way back after it came out on VHS. This is definitely the best version! haha!

Shout Factory did an excellent job on the 4k upgrade. It looks like it could've been shot within the last few years. If you're a fan of 90's movies and John Goodman, it's worth a view.

 

[Trebdp83]

“Matinee” is a little gem. Watched it many times on laserdisc in the 90’s. I think it is time to repurchase it.

 

[j_garcia]

Watched Predator: Killer of Killers. Awesome sauce. It is Trachtenberg, same director as Prey. It is animated, so I can't comment on the video. I am not a fan of the "borderlands" art style, but you get over it because the stories (it is a series of vignettes) are GOOD. Audio was very good. No spoilers, and don't read about it, just let it happen. Bloody, better than all the AVP films easily, and well done. Hulu exclusive.

 

[Movie2099]

Watched Predator: Killer of Killers. Awesome sauce. It is Trachtenberg, same director as Prey. It is animated, so I can't comment on the video. I am not a fan of the "borderlands" art style, but you get over it because the stories (it is a series of vignettes) are GOOD. Audio was very good. No spoilers, and don't read about it, just let it happen. Bloody, better than all the AVP films easily, and well done. Hulu exclusive.

So, is this to set things up for the next Predator movie?

 

[Trebdp83]

Wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it turned out to be. This one deserved better than a DD+ 5.1 audio track. HDR10 output will be hit and miss via Hulu app on different devices. If one has the Disney+/Hulu/Max no adds bundle, it can be viewed in Dolby Vision via Disney+ app using the Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV Pro.

 

[j_garcia]

So, is this to set things up for the next Predator movie?

I do not believe it is related to the one that is supposed to come out in Nov., Predator: Badlands, but it IS related to Prey 2 directly. Prey 2 does not have a release date at this point, but Trachtenberg says it is coming.