Reviews & Ratings

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Actually, thank you. I do know how to use BitTorrents! I'm burning one of the films on DVD right now to make sure it works on my TV. If all goes well, I'll just download and burn. It may take a little longer than Netflix but at least I'll save a little.

[ddd]

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The Bucket List: 9/10

Definitely worth a watch.

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Siamanto -- it works great actually so thanks. I am going to make a list of films to watch and I will try to keep up with them and document them here. If you have any suggestions of films which appear on that website, please let me know.

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The website doesn't have every film on my list so far but it'll do just fine. I don't know if I can make time to tackle all these films. I'd love to see a list of films by you; not only international cinema because you're a master of that. Anything will do.

[Siamanto]

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Actually, thank you. I do know how to use BitTorrents!

You're welcome! As for downloading BitTorrents, as you already know by now, there's nothing you can't do.

Plus, I want to watch them on my TV, not computer.

I'm burning one of the films on DVD right now to make sure it works on my TV. If all goes well, I'll just download and burn. It may take a little longer than Netflix but at least I'll save a little.

Something tells me that you have big appetite for movies, and you'll be watching a lot of them??? In that case, you should consider different solutions to "transport" the movie from your hard drive to the TV set; you've already found an acceptable solution, so you can allow yourself to take the time to chose the one that fits best your needs. Basically, the available solutions differ by their versatility, reliability, convenience, complexity and, of course, cost; for now, consider/compare the following solutions
1- Manually transport the file by burning a DVD; does not require any extra hardware, reasonable cost, but you may end up with a huge collection of DVDs
2- Using a portable hard drive; requires minimal initial investment, reusable but limited storage space
3- Interconnect your computer/computer system with your TV set/Entertainment Center; requires moderate initial investment, reusable unlimited storage, convenient, versatile

Personally, I have opted for the third; it allows to watch movies on my TV, and listen music using my stereo system.

If you have any question about the solutions mentioned above, don't hesitate to ask; but, I suggest a different thread????

Siamanto -- it works great actually so thanks.

Nice to hear.

The website doesn't have every film on my list so far but it'll do just fine.

If you can't find a movie, try a couple of months later; I assure you that, soon, you'll always have something to watch.
Also, you can afford to discover; it's free.

I am going to make a list of films to watch and I will try to keep up with them and document them here. If you have any suggestions of films which appear on that website, please let me know.

I don't know if I can make time to tackle all these films. I'd love to see a list of films by you; not only international cinema because you're a master of that. Anything will do.

That's more or less what I'm trying to do, though not in the form of a list; unfortunately, I don't have time to review everything that I watch. I'll do my best.

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Something tells me that you have big appetite for movies, and you'll be watching a lot of them??? In that case, you should consider different solutions to "transport" the movie from your hard drive to the TV set.

Well, my computer monitor is actually a 23" TV so I can technically download any movie and watch it from my computer/TV. The thing is, I'm anal - for the lack of a better word - when it comes to film.

I have to watch it in great quality, in complete silence, from start to finish, etc. So I'm not sure if I like watching films I haven't seen before on a 23" screen. After watching most of Annie Hall as a test run, I'm thinking it'll do just fine. I can watch films I have been anticipating for quite sometime on DVD in my living room, other than that, this screen is good enough.

[Siamanto]

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Well, my computer monitor is actually a 23" TV so I can technically download any movie and watch it from my computer/TV. The thing is, I'm anal - for the lack of a better word - when it comes to film.

I have to watch it in great quality, in complete silence, from start to finish, etc. So I'm not sure if I like watching films I haven't seen before on a 23" screen. After watching most of Annie Hall as a test run, I'm thinking it'll do just fine. I can watch films I have been anticipating for quite sometime on DVD in my living room, other than that, this screen is good enough.

The same applies to music, and that's exactly why I have interconnected my computer network and Entertainment Center; eventually, everybody will??? However, check the quality of the movie before your burn the DVD.

You have probably noticed that, often, more than one BitTorrent, of a given movie, are available, and as you become familiar with BitTorrents, you'll learn to make better choices; personally, I use the following rules/guidelines
1- Unless I'm in a hurry, I chose the file with the largest size - i.e. highest video resolution. If in a hurry, I download both; one to preview/check the movie, the other to watch/keep
Once I chose the size/quality, I take into consideration - it's not an "exact science"
2- Number of Seeders/Leechers - higher, the better; however, I would not download software with abnormally high Seeder/Leecher ratio - i.e. too many Seeders for relatively few Leechers - because they may be infected
3- The age of the BitTorrent i.e. I would prefer a month old torrent to a year old one; however, a month old may still be as "alive/active" as a week old torrent
4- Check the comments to make sure that it's not garbage - very infrequent
5- Make sure that it's the right language/subtitles combination - at times, if no subtitles are available, you can try opensubtitles.com

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Thank you for the tips. The film marathon has begun.

Atonement - 10/10
Artistic and so beautifully shot; you can really tell the diretor, Joe Wright, poured his heart and soul into the film. I was completely drawn into the film within minutes and I especially loved the overall structure of the film. The ending crushed my heart and that's something that isn't common in film today. Incredible.

Crimes and Misdemeanors - 9/10
One of the very few films that can truly make you feel what each character is going through. It touches on loneliness, resentment, and above all, true love. Beautifully written and a classic like every other Woody Allen film.

8½ - 10/10
I have heard the film takes several viewings to completely comprehend Fellini's emotions throughout the film. Beautiful filmmaking, not only for the structure, but for Fellini changing cinema with this film.

[TomServo]

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Well, la dee da. I didn't care much for Annie Hall (or Alvy Singer). But I like the scene where the children (Alvy's classmates) describe where they are now.

My favorite Woody Allen is Bullets Over Broadway. Maybe it's because Allen isn't in it?

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Annie Hall is a great film as are the rest of Allen's films.