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Al Matthews

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Al Matthews

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Al Matthews (6' | 1.83 m) born on November 21, 1942 (Scorpio) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA is a Folk singer and musical performer who worked professionally while living in England. He later turned to acting, but continues to write and sing. Matthews is noted for having made two significant historical firsts. While on combat duty during the Vietnam War, Matthews became the first black Marine to be meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Williams was also the first "black voice" on England's national station, 'Radio 1.' Al Matthews passed away on September 22, 2018 in Alicante, Spain, two months away from what would have been his 76th birthday on November 21. He never married and left no survivors.

Aliens poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

2014 Fox Blu-ray

Best Video:

2014 Fox Blu-ray

Disney 4K Blu-ray has AI enhancement see youtube comparison

Aliens poster
UHD Blu-ray
English-Friendly:

2014 Fox Blu-ray

Video:

2014 Fox Blu-ray

Disney 4K Blu-ray has AI enhancement see youtube comparison

The Fifth Element poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

StudioCanal Britain 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.

StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.

2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.

2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release? Shows around 20mbps-higher overall video bitrate.

Best Audio:

2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has the original 5.1

Additional Info:

Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 Germany4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 France Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray omits all the extras from previous releases, being barebones.

English-Friendly:

StudioCanal Britain 4K Blu-ray

Video:

2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.

StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.

2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.

2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release? Shows around 20mbps-higher overall video bitrate.

Audio:

2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has the original 5.1

Additional Info:

Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 Germany4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 France Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray omits all the extras from previous releases, being barebones.

Tomorrow Never Dies poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

MGM Blu-ray 

Best Video:

MGM Blu-ray

Best Audio:

DTS LaserDisc

This 5.1 mix is outstanding and all versions sound excellent. The Blu-ray HDMA is good but the DTS LaserDisc edges out over everything.

English-Friendly:

MGM Blu-ray 

Video:

MGM Blu-ray

Audio:

DTS LaserDisc

This 5.1 mix is outstanding and all versions sound excellent. The Blu-ray HDMA is good but the DTS LaserDisc edges out over everything.

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