RESTORATION vs. REVISIONISM: At what point do 4K video and audio 'upgrades' cross the line?

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Published on February 29, 2024 7:00:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wez0UFwJK4

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This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 4K discs and Blu-rays to watch in February and take a look at video and audio restorations and the balancing act when giving classic films a new lease of life in 4K.

Presented by Cas Harlow with Simon Crust and Mark Costello.

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*4K/Blu-ray Show Podcast - 29th Feb 2024*

00:00:00 - Start
00:00:08 - Welcome
00:01:24 - Competitions & new patrons

*Top ten disc recommendations for Feb 2024*
00:02:52 - 10. River (Blu-ray, Third WIndow Films)
00:04:51 - 9. Inside (Blu-ray, Second Sight)
00:07:01 - 8. The Marvels (4K, Disney)
00:09:43 - 7. Alligator (4K, 101 Films)
00:13:06 - 6. Nightmares in a Damaged Brain (4K, Severin)
00:17:04 - 5. Lone Star (4K, Criterion Collection)
00:18:45 - 4. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (4K, Arrow)
00:20:11 - 3. Conan the Barbarian (4K, Arrow US)
00:24:16 - 2. Paths of Glory (4K, Eureka)
00:27:05 - 1. The Raid (4K, Sony US)
00:31:00 - 4K discs coming soon

*Discussion - Restoration vs Revisionism*
00:35:14 - Q1 Should a remastered movie look like it did originally or the best it can using modern tools?
00:45:21 - Q2 Is it ok for a film to be given a new colour grading if the director/cinematographer is involved?
00:47:01 - Q3 Is it ok for AI tools to be used for a film clean up if the director/cinematographer is involved?
00:57:36 - Q4 If you could have only one audio track, which would it be - Original (e.g. mono) or brand new Dolby Atmos?
00:57:55 - Q5 How important are disc extras? Q6 Do Steelbooks and art cards affect your buying decision?
00:58:49 - Conclusion
01:03:25 - Best Netflix Action Movies
01:04:30 - Goodbye

*Blu-ray Reviews:*
River Blu-ray
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/top-10-blu-rays-uk-for-february-2024.21541/

Inside Blu-ray
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/top-10-blu-rays-uk-for-february-2024.21541/

Alligator 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/alligator-alligator-ii-the-mutation-4k-blu-ray-review.21567/

Nightmares in a Damaged Brain 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/nightmares-in-a-damaged-brain-4k-blu-ray-review.21550/

Lone Star 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/lone-star-4k-blu-ray-review.21477/

Invasion of the Body Snatchers 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-4k-blu-ray-review.21455/

Conan the Barbarian 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/conan-the-barbarian-4k-blu-ray-review.21561/

Paths of Glory 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/paths-of-glory-4k-blu-ray-review.21555/

The Raid 4K
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/the-raid-redemption-4k-blu-ray-review.21540/

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