Good Sound Quality

I saw my first Blu-Ray disc Monday at Circuit City. A-Ma-Zing! I couldn't stop staring.

I want one. But, not yet.

Why?

Because Star Wars isn't available.

Let me explain. Star Wars has been playing on Spike TV for the last month or so, but even though I'm a huge fan I don't bother to watch. What would be the point? For Star Wars to be Star Wars you need excellent picture quality and sound. Especially sound. Since I bought my Onkyo 5.1 home theater system, I can't watch sci-fi movies without it. When the THX logo comes on, my living room shakes. The lightsabers are wonderfully electronically whoosh-y. And, most importantly, the sonic detonator sounds awesome. When that guitar comes through my speakers it's the most beautiful sound. (And yes, I know that in space no one can hear you scream so that sound is impossible.)

I love watching Star Wars at home.

But none of the Saga is available on Blu-Ray and Lucas has no plans to release them in the format. When he does I'll be first in line.