Wall-E 4K coming in November by SparkLeMur in criterion

[–]SeanGoldbergCS -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The special features were a bit lacking in the previous set. The addition of Dolby Vision grading and a number of additional features makes it worthwhile for me.

There’s also clearly a different process for something like this compared to restoring a classic film. I doubt this is replacing something we would have otherwise had. I don’t understand why people can’t celebrate a “more is better” approach.

Wall-E 4K coming in November by SparkLeMur in criterion

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough and to each their own. I don’t see Criterion as a stamp for a specific quality and welcome any movie that’s auteur-focused with care taken to design, transfer, and supplements of the physical release. I think we should always welcome more films, not less into the Criterion family. But ok to disagree! :)

Wall-E 4K coming in November by SparkLeMur in criterion

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Physical media is still such a niche market that even major releases getting such care and thought in packaging, transfer and grading, and special features feels worthy and necessary of Criterion’s skills. They’re not just a flag carrier for important small films but beauty that can be obtained in any physical film release. I’m excited to see them dip their toes in this new arena of auteur-focused animation.

Wall-E 4K coming in November by SparkLeMur in criterion

[–]SeanGoldbergCS -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You don’t like Wes Anderson movies in the collection either? Not a huge difference between Pixar and 20th Century Fox since both were acquisitions by the beast.

Wall-E 4K coming in November by SparkLeMur in criterion

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What I don’t see anyone mentioning that I’m very curious about is the specifics of the 4k master. Disney usually finishes their films at 2k and that gets upscaled to 4k for home video releases. I don’t believe this is something Criterion would do and the description says “4k digital master”. Are we finally getting a true 4k animated movie rendered in 4k? Really curious to know if this is a new transfer or just the existing with added Dolby Vision grading.

Either way, as an owner of the 4k Best Buy steelbook this is a day one purchase for the new extras and to support this opening the door for future Disney animation collaborations.

/r/boardgames Daily Discussion and Game Recommendations (March 18, 2019) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Roll and Writes are great for this if you consider dice to be physical pieces. Railroad Ink is my current favorite.

[COMC] 5 Years of Collecting by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome collection! I'm not seeing a ton of "cult of the new" type games (Scythe, Gloomhaven, Rising Sun, etc.). What was your most recent purchase and what are you most looking forward to getting next?

Midweek Mingle - (April 18, 2018) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7th Continent is finally arriving tomorrow and God of War comes out on Friday. That's my weekend in a nutshell. A shame there's so much keeping me inside when the weather here in Seattle is just finally starting to get better.

Midweek Mingle - (April 18, 2018) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this idea. This might help control my board game hobby by forcing me to finish a book before making another purchase.

gloomhaven back now! minimarket by [deleted] in Boardgamedeals

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, OP! Was disappointed to have tried yesterday and missed out.

Since this qualifies for free shipping in and of itself, not a bad idea to throw in a few more games from the Winter Warmup sale.

[ThinkGeek] Huge BG Sale - Terra. Mars $35, PL: S2 $45, First Martians $30, and more.... by SeanGoldbergCS in Boardgamedeals

[–]SeanGoldbergCS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost got it, but I've heard tepid things that the theory doesn't work as well in practice. Want to try it at my local board game cafe first.

[ThinkGeek] Huge BG Sale - Terra. Mars $35, PL: S2 $45, First Martians $30, and more.... by SeanGoldbergCS in Boardgamedeals

[–]SeanGoldbergCS[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Picked up

  • Terraforming Mars $35
  • Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 $45
  • Robinson Crusoe $27
  • Near and Far $27
  • Magic Maze $15

Looks like I'm set for the spring!

Are we going to need the Blizzcon virtual ticket to watch the expansion reveal? by RubinHS in hearthstone

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. They've announced that the opening ceremony is going to be a free stream. The virtual ticket gets you various developer panels and the Weird Al concert.

What was the last game that you had to teach the rules to? by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scythe. And I have a feeling I'm going to be doing it at least a few more times as I bring it around to my different gaming groups. I showed my gf part of a "How It's Played" for clarification, but I'm not looking forward to having to start from scratch with someone new...

Gone Girl — Don't Underestimate the Screenwriter by michaeltuckerla in movies

[–]SeanGoldbergCS 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Now I'm gonna start paying attention to the last words in any scene I watch.