Thomas J. Norton

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9 Outstanding Movie Soundtracks
Thomas J. Norton  |  Nov 26, 2019  |  15 comments
It's hard to say whether my interest in music and audio started with my first experiences with multichannel sound in the movie theater or whether my interest in movies in theaters, and later in home theater, started with my interest in music. But the fact remains that the film score, mainly of the orchestral variety but sometimes of other sorts (looking at you, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.1 and Vol.2), remains one of my favorite forms of music.

Film music doesn't have an enviable reputation among classical music connoisseurs. But I see no reason to disparage it because it was written for a more popular type of entertainment...

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jul 12, 2003  |  1 comments

<I>Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lucas, Peter Lorre. Directed by Richard Fleischer. Aspect ratio: 2.55:1 (anamorphic). Two discs. Dolby Digital 5.1, THX. 127 minutes. 1954. Walt Disney Home Video 27853. G. $29.99.</I>

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Audio Video News
A Beautiful Mind: Awards Edition on DVD
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 01, 2002  |  0 comments

<I>Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer. Directed by Ron Howard. Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1 (English, French). Two discs. 136 minutes. 2001. Universal 21450. PG-13. $29.98.</I>

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
A Mighty Wind
Thomas J. Norton  |  Feb 08, 2004  |  Published: Feb 09, 2004  |  0 comments

<I>A Mighty Wind</I>

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Audio Video News
A.I. Artificial Intelligence: Special Edition
Thomas J. Norton  |  Apr 14, 2002  |  1 comments

<I>Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Brendan Gleeson, William Hurt. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby Surround (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 (French). Two DVDs. 145 minutes. 2001. DreamWorks Home Entertainment 89567. PG-13. $29.99.</I>

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Amadeus: Director's Cut Page 1
Thomas J. Norton  |  Dec 25, 2002  |  0 comments

<I>F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay, Kenneth McMillan. Directed by Milos Forman. Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0. Two discs. 180 minutes. 1984. Warner Home Video 37464. R. $26.99.</I>

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
American Splendor
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jul 25, 2004  |  0 comments

<I>Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis. Directed by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman. Aspect ratio: 1.77:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0 (English). 101 minutes. 2003. HBO Video 92031. R. $27.95.</I>

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Around the World in 80 Days
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 11, 2005  |  Published: Jan 12, 2005  |  0 comments

<I>Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Robert Fyfe, Jim Broadment. Directed by Frank Coraci. Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1. 120 minutes. Buena Vista Home Video 37415 PG. $29.99.</I>

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Audio Video News
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Collector's Edition)
Thomas J. Norton  |  May 19, 2002  |  0 comments

<I>Voices of Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian, Phil Morris, Don Novello, Leonard Nimoy, John Mahoney, Jacqueline Obradors, Florence Stanley, David Ogden Stiers, Cree Summer, Jim Varney. Directed by Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise. Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (anamorphic). Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS (English), Dolby Surround 2.0 (French). Two DVDs. 95 minutes. 2001. Walt Disney Home Video 23835. PG. $39.95.</I>

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Bambi
Thomas J. Norton  |  Feb 27, 2005  |  0 comments

<I>Directed by David Hand. THX-certified. Aspect ratio: 1.33:1. Two discs. 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (English Dolby Digital 5.1), Dolby Digital 2.0 original mono theatrical mix, Dolby Digital 5.1 (French, Spanish). 67 minutes (film). 1942. Buena Vista Home Entertainment. G. $29.99.</I>

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