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by Achtung Englander
Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: I Just Watched (Films)
Replies: 1881
Views: 457092

Re: I Just Watched (Films)

Heathers (1988) . Strong beginning that lost focus around the mid point. Slightly overrated but I can see how it influenced so many films that followed. 7/10 The Wages of Fear (1953) . Absolutely brilliant. This film has been adapted 4 times now and I think this is just as good than the William Fri...
by Achtung Englander
Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: I Just Watched (Films)
Replies: 1881
Views: 457092

Re: I Just Watched (Films)

I am watching a lot more TV and movies than gaming. I think that is because after spending a day staring at my monitor, I want a break from it. Also due to so many films today being really bad, I have delved into watching older films. Here is a sample from the last several months: Hoffman (1970) - a...
by Achtung Englander
Fri Jul 26, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: I Just Watched (Films)
Replies: 1881
Views: 457092

Re: I Just Watched (Films)

I heard so many mixed reviews about Civil War, the only option is to watch it!
by Achtung Englander
Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: General & Real World
Topic: Aaand, In Other News...
Replies: 1054
Views: 239218

Re: Aaand, In Other News...

Hi guys - I am back. Took a break from the forum.

https://news.sky.com/story/sharks-off-b ... e-13183543
by Achtung Englander
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Music & Literature
Topic: Loss less v 320Kbps v 128Kbps. Take the test
Replies: 8
Views: 2065

Re: Loss less v 320Kbps v 128Kbps. Take the test

I think arqueturus you are in the minority which is great. If you can afford it and its important to you, why not. The Gizmodo article was interesting. Streaming over Bluetooth really downgrades the quality because the data gets compressed. I listen to music 2 ways - on my phone to my wireless heads...
by Achtung Englander
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Music & Literature
Topic: Loss less v 320Kbps v 128Kbps. Take the test
Replies: 8
Views: 2065

Loss less v 320Kbps v 128Kbps. Take the test

https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/06/02/411473508/how-well-can-you-hear-audio-quality I got 3/6 right at Loss less I choose 2/6 320Kpbs and believe it or not choose Mozart at 128Kpbs. I guess if you have an amazing system with top of the range speakers, app and streaming device you could h...
by Achtung Englander
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:09 am
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Peripherals / Accessories
Replies: 4
Views: 731

Re: Peripherals / Accessories

not Dixons, I meant Currys

Thanks for the tip Sly and Dj
by Achtung Englander
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: General Gaming News
Replies: 950
Views: 167093

Re: General Gaming News

If anyone is interested, I started putting my newsletter analysis on LinkedIn to drum business.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-naji-27 ... ivity/all/
by Achtung Englander
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Peripherals / Accessories
Replies: 4
Views: 731

Peripherals / Accessories

Hi guys - its been sometime since I was on here. Its good to be back Quick question I need to do an audit of the best shops to buy game peripherals / accessories. Here is my list below, am I missing any retailers you can recommend? GAME Amazon ShopTo Dixons Very Smyths Toys Argos The Game Collection...
by Achtung Englander
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: General TV News
Replies: 382
Views: 74472

Re: General TV News

I am getting bored of Americans winning WW2. Can we get another perspective please.
by Achtung Englander
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: I Just Watched (Films)
Replies: 1881
Views: 457092

Re: I Just Watched (Films)

Rebel Without a Cause Also excellent, if a little dated in places now. James Dean’s performance is on point and I found the action truly tense, so I can only imagine what an impact it had in the 1950s. The 4k transfer is spoiled a bit by blurry scene transitions, which I’ve never encountered before...
by Achtung Englander
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: Good TV (aka, the TV series spamthread), the second series
Replies: 2067
Views: 578578

Re: Good TV (aka, the TV series spamthread), the second series

GOT: House of the Dragon

Season 1

9/10 - excellent, back to form. The series took inspiration from real events such as medieval English monarchy civil wars and the court of Julius Ceasar and Livia.
by Achtung Englander
Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: TV & Film
Topic: I Just Watched (Films)
Replies: 1881
Views: 457092

Re: I Just Watched (Films)

The Creator 6/10 Visually spectacular. Tonally, a mess. The last 30 minutes had studio scissors all over the place. I suspect a directors cut would make for a better viewing. The problem I had with this film is that half the world building is simply amazing from suicide AI bombs to downloading some...
by Achtung Englander
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: General & Real World
Topic: Aaand, In Other News...
Replies: 1054
Views: 239218

Re: Aaand, In Other News...

Sky news cannot do maths

The tree is reportedly 300 years old and was planted between 1860 and 1890, according to the National Trust.

Did they mean 1760 or 200 years? :|