Kris Deering

Blu-ray Movie Reviews
X-Men Origins: Wolverine—20th Century Fox (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Sep 25, 2009
Video: 4.25/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 4/5
This pulse-pounding action thriller sinks razor-sharp adamantium claws into the mysterious origins of Logan/Wolverine: his epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed/Sabretooth, and the ominous Weapon X program that unleashes his primal fury. Along the way, Wolverine also encounters legendary new mutants, including Deadpool and Gambit .
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Test Tool Reviews
Spears and Munsil High-Definition Benchmark
Kris Deering  |  Aug 24, 2009
High Definition Benchmark
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Blu-ray Player Reviews
Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Player
Kris Deering  |  Aug 07, 2009

Among Sony's vast array of audio/video products, a select few carry the Elevated Standard (ES) designation, which indicates the company's top-flight—and top-price—models. There are two Blu-ray player in this elite club, including the flagship BDP-S5000ES, which lists for the extravagant sum of $2000. Now that some Blu-ray players have achieved mass-market status for a tenth of that and many more can be had for $400 to $500, can Sony hope to sell many of these? Do you really get what you pay for? Let's find out...

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Power Amplifier ReviewsSurround Processor Reviews
Denon AVP-A1HDCI Surround Processor and POA-A1HDCI Amplifier
Kris Deering  |  Jul 27, 2009

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
Price: $15,000 At A Glance: State-of-the-art video and audio performance • Customizable amplifier • Sets the bar for connectivity • Tedious GUI and remote

Both Guns Blazing

The separates market has long been the pinnacle of audio performance for high-end home theater setups. But you’ve always had to pay a price for that performance: the lack of bleeding-edge features. While standalone processors typically set the bar for pure audio performance, many of them lack the latest features that A/V receivers offer. I’ve been guilty of envious glances at the latest high-end receiver designs, wishing that those cutting-edge features would find their way into a reference-level surround processor. But unfortunately that hasn’t been the reality—until now, that is.

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Watchmen - Director's Cut (Blu-ray) Watchmen - Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Jul 21, 2009

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/watchmen.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT><i>Someone's killing our super heroes. The year is 1985 and super heroes have banded together to respond to the murder of one of their own. They soon uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger. The super heroes fight to stop the impending doom only to find themselves a target for annihilation. But, if our super heroes are gone, who will save us? </i>

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Edge of Love—Image (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Jul 19, 2009
Video: 4.75/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 2.5/5
In the bohemian underground of World War II London, a stirring love story ignites amonglegendary poet Dylan Thomas and the two extraordinary women who inspire him - Caitlin, his free-spirited wife, and Vera, his childhood sweetheart who still maintains a place in his heart. Despite their romantic rivalry, the two women form a surprisingly close bond. But when Vera's husband returns from the war, jealousy erupts and threatens the trio's fragile happiness.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon—Sony Pictures Classics (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Jul 19, 2009
Video: 3.5/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 2.5/5
Two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy - and the inescapable, enduring power of love.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Watchmen Director’s Cut—Warner Bros. (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Jul 19, 2009
Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 4.25/5
Someone's killing our super heroes. The year is 1985 and super heroes have banded together to respond to the murder of one of their own. They soon uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger. The super heroes fight to stop the impending doom only to find themselves a target for annihilation. But, if our super heroes are gone, who will save us?
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
300: The Complete Experience—Warner Bros. (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Jul 19, 2009
Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 4.25/5
Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, it depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Experience history at swordpoint.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Push (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Jul 09, 2009

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/push.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT><i>Hang on tight as a gang of super-powered paranormal operatives takes you on a white-knuckle thrill ride. The excitement starts when a future-seeing Watcher (Dakota Fanning) convinces a telekinetic Mover (Chris Evans) to help steal a briefcase that holds a billion-dollar secret. But to outrun government agents, they must enlist a mind controlling Pusher (Camilla Belle) who could be their salvation - or their doom.</I>

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