The one and only "Why I Love DVD's" thread!
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The one and only "Why I Love DVD's" thread!
Why you love them, why you hate them, why you cherish them, why you keep getting them, why you keep selling them, why your collection will never have enough, why your collection has too many, why you look at them constantly, why you think of them constantly, why you care for them, why some get damaged, why you have passionate debates over them, why you argue over them, why you make friends because of them, why you lose friends because of them, why you insist on them as presents, why you insist on giving them as presents, and why gall darn it you love to watch them!
Why dammit...why?
Where to start...
content: i just love the damn movie.
cover art: i just love the creativity and/or my memories evoked by a poster from when i saw it in theaters.
colors: they look so cool all together in rows like that.
display: i just love to display and gaze at them all congelled together in a nice alphabetical collection
extras: when i love a movie, i love to see and know even more about it. i hate when i finish a really good movie and go to that special features screen and there is a talent bio or trailer...that is a slap in the face. i love the featurettes that tell me more of the actors prep., the crew's prep., and all the struggles and tribulations if any they went through to make such a fince piece of cinema. of course, the special homage-o-meters or things that some DVD's have that no one else has and the bloopers are way fun too.
the rarities: i love the ones that i have of a movie i really really like that is OOP. it's cool, it's kitch, i dunno...it's something.
the collecting: i've never collected stamps, coins, or petrified butterflies, so it is nice to at least have a hobby.
well, i am sure there are more, but that is a good start.
so, why do YOU love 'em??
ps) there should be at least one post from every member (from newbies to President of Ottervilles) who loves or even likes just a wee bit the world that is www.dvdtalk.com.
Why dammit...why?
Where to start...
content: i just love the damn movie.
cover art: i just love the creativity and/or my memories evoked by a poster from when i saw it in theaters.
colors: they look so cool all together in rows like that.
display: i just love to display and gaze at them all congelled together in a nice alphabetical collection
extras: when i love a movie, i love to see and know even more about it. i hate when i finish a really good movie and go to that special features screen and there is a talent bio or trailer...that is a slap in the face. i love the featurettes that tell me more of the actors prep., the crew's prep., and all the struggles and tribulations if any they went through to make such a fince piece of cinema. of course, the special homage-o-meters or things that some DVD's have that no one else has and the bloopers are way fun too.
the rarities: i love the ones that i have of a movie i really really like that is OOP. it's cool, it's kitch, i dunno...it's something.
the collecting: i've never collected stamps, coins, or petrified butterflies, so it is nice to at least have a hobby.
well, i am sure there are more, but that is a good start.
so, why do YOU love 'em??
ps) there should be at least one post from every member (from newbies to President of Ottervilles) who loves or even likes just a wee bit the world that is www.dvdtalk.com.
03-13-05, 07:25 PM
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I'm a collector. I always have been. As far back as I can remember, I've collected something. First came rocks. I was an elementary school kid, and my $2 a week allowance didn't provide sufficient funds for a costly collection. Rocks, though...you can find pretty rocks on the ground. You can get them for $0.50 in a little gift shop. They're shiny, and that appeals to a youngster.
Next came coins. I was closing in on middle school, and rocks just weren't cutting it anymore. As I matured, I developed the notion that a rock's a rock's a rock. But coins...coins have a history. They've passed through hands, maybe famous hands, maybe the hands of people who are no longer walking this earth. They helped past societies exist and flourish. Most importantly, a coin collection can be relatively cheap. You can find the occasional gem by digging through your mom's purse. There's that one centerpiece from the late 1800's that cost a measly $15, but means the world to you.
Then came high school. I was a sports fan, big time. So, naturally, I got into sports cards and memorabilia. There was a gamble involved in buying a pack of cards. You could pull that $200 gem, or nothing but $0.10 throwaways. There were game-worn memorabilia cards, autographs, limited-edition cards...everything a collector and sports fan could hope for. No feeling in my 15-year-old world matched that overwhelming sense of contentment when a set was completed. Most importantly, there was a sense of community involved, especially when the internet came into play. You were given the opportunity to meet, trade, and talk sports with people from all over the world.
However, as I got older and looked on to college and the real world...collecting little pieces of cardboard (no matter how much I cherished them) just seemed a bit juvenile, like a guilty pleasure of sorts. I wanted a collection that offered me more than a binder to thumb through. I wanted a collection that didn't make my friends scoff at what a nerd I was being. I wanted a collection that could be put to use in some way.
In came DVD's. Electronics...every self-respecting man with a bit of cash to burn has a nice electronics set-up. Watch MTV's Cribs and you'll see that some of the wealthiest, most admired people in the country share the hobby. A DVD offered more than a sports card ever could. There wasn't that gamble involved, but on the flip side, a movie could be enjoyed. It offered something you could use to pass your free time, something you could share with friends.
Most importantly, it still holds that one thing that, I feel, all collectors need: the hunt. A lot of people don't buy used DVD's. Me...I doubt I'd be a collector if there wasn't a hunt involved. That feeling of finding a beautiful rock on the ground, of discovering a century-old nickel in my mom's purse, of opening a pack of cards to discover an autograph of my favorite player...that's been replaced with the feeling that comes when you find the OOP Silence of the Lambs Criterion at a local Pawn Shop for $6. There's always something bigger and better to hunt for. There's always something that I feel like I -need.- Without that sense of need, the sense of accomplishment that comes with filling a hole in my collection, and the subsequent replacement need that comes immediately afterward...I'd feel as if something were missing from my life.
In the end, I'm a collector. I've always collected something, and I doubt that collecting will ever cease to be a part of my life. As I have many times before, I feel as if I've found the collection that suits me most at this stage in my life: DVD's. Will I move on to something else in a decade? Perhaps. And hopefully that hobby is capable of bringing me just as much joy as this one, and all the ones before it.
So for me, DVD's are more than something to spend that left-over $50 on. They're something I can look at with a feeling of accomplishment...alongside those leftover rocks, coins, and autographs that are scattered across the shelves of my old bedroom, and the memories of my youth.
-JP
Next came coins. I was closing in on middle school, and rocks just weren't cutting it anymore. As I matured, I developed the notion that a rock's a rock's a rock. But coins...coins have a history. They've passed through hands, maybe famous hands, maybe the hands of people who are no longer walking this earth. They helped past societies exist and flourish. Most importantly, a coin collection can be relatively cheap. You can find the occasional gem by digging through your mom's purse. There's that one centerpiece from the late 1800's that cost a measly $15, but means the world to you.
Then came high school. I was a sports fan, big time. So, naturally, I got into sports cards and memorabilia. There was a gamble involved in buying a pack of cards. You could pull that $200 gem, or nothing but $0.10 throwaways. There were game-worn memorabilia cards, autographs, limited-edition cards...everything a collector and sports fan could hope for. No feeling in my 15-year-old world matched that overwhelming sense of contentment when a set was completed. Most importantly, there was a sense of community involved, especially when the internet came into play. You were given the opportunity to meet, trade, and talk sports with people from all over the world.
However, as I got older and looked on to college and the real world...collecting little pieces of cardboard (no matter how much I cherished them) just seemed a bit juvenile, like a guilty pleasure of sorts. I wanted a collection that offered me more than a binder to thumb through. I wanted a collection that didn't make my friends scoff at what a nerd I was being. I wanted a collection that could be put to use in some way.
In came DVD's. Electronics...every self-respecting man with a bit of cash to burn has a nice electronics set-up. Watch MTV's Cribs and you'll see that some of the wealthiest, most admired people in the country share the hobby. A DVD offered more than a sports card ever could. There wasn't that gamble involved, but on the flip side, a movie could be enjoyed. It offered something you could use to pass your free time, something you could share with friends.
Most importantly, it still holds that one thing that, I feel, all collectors need: the hunt. A lot of people don't buy used DVD's. Me...I doubt I'd be a collector if there wasn't a hunt involved. That feeling of finding a beautiful rock on the ground, of discovering a century-old nickel in my mom's purse, of opening a pack of cards to discover an autograph of my favorite player...that's been replaced with the feeling that comes when you find the OOP Silence of the Lambs Criterion at a local Pawn Shop for $6. There's always something bigger and better to hunt for. There's always something that I feel like I -need.- Without that sense of need, the sense of accomplishment that comes with filling a hole in my collection, and the subsequent replacement need that comes immediately afterward...I'd feel as if something were missing from my life.
In the end, I'm a collector. I've always collected something, and I doubt that collecting will ever cease to be a part of my life. As I have many times before, I feel as if I've found the collection that suits me most at this stage in my life: DVD's. Will I move on to something else in a decade? Perhaps. And hopefully that hobby is capable of bringing me just as much joy as this one, and all the ones before it.
So for me, DVD's are more than something to spend that left-over $50 on. They're something I can look at with a feeling of accomplishment...alongside those leftover rocks, coins, and autographs that are scattered across the shelves of my old bedroom, and the memories of my youth.
-JP
03-13-05, 07:49 PM
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I love DVD's for the quality of audio & video that they, for the most part, provide.
Features:
Widescreen or OAR is an absolute must, no exceptions.
Audio commentaries. I love to be enlightened as to what the writers, directors, actors, and other key players have to say about the entire experience of the movie.
Featurettes. For me, there's nothing better than to chance to view a good "Behind the Scenes" featurette so that i can feel like i'm on the set of the movie and getting some inside information.
Deleted Scenes. It's always interesting to see what didn't make the final cut, and to sometimes hear why.
Scene Access. Thank God for the feature of Scene Selections and being able to Pause, Fast Forward, or Rewind and still get a decent picture. I remember the days of VHS where it was almost impossible to rewind to a particular scene without not going far enough, or going too far. I do feel that more DVD's should contain Chapter Inserts...i get so aggravated when that vital component is missing from the package.
Packaging. It's great to see it all wrapped up in a nice, compact package that can easily be stored on a shelf in an attractive manner.
Price. It still astonishes me that i can buy a DVD for a reasonable price, whereas the price of the VHS version (in some instances) is just not affordable.
I also enjoy other extras such as talent bios, theatrical trailers, photo galleries, etc.
Features:
Widescreen or OAR is an absolute must, no exceptions.
Audio commentaries. I love to be enlightened as to what the writers, directors, actors, and other key players have to say about the entire experience of the movie.
Featurettes. For me, there's nothing better than to chance to view a good "Behind the Scenes" featurette so that i can feel like i'm on the set of the movie and getting some inside information.
Deleted Scenes. It's always interesting to see what didn't make the final cut, and to sometimes hear why.
Scene Access. Thank God for the feature of Scene Selections and being able to Pause, Fast Forward, or Rewind and still get a decent picture. I remember the days of VHS where it was almost impossible to rewind to a particular scene without not going far enough, or going too far. I do feel that more DVD's should contain Chapter Inserts...i get so aggravated when that vital component is missing from the package.
Packaging. It's great to see it all wrapped up in a nice, compact package that can easily be stored on a shelf in an attractive manner.
Price. It still astonishes me that i can buy a DVD for a reasonable price, whereas the price of the VHS version (in some instances) is just not affordable.
I also enjoy other extras such as talent bios, theatrical trailers, photo galleries, etc.
03-13-05, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NatrlBornThrllr
I'm a collector. I always have been. As far back as I can remember, I've collected something. First came rocks. I was an elementary school kid, and my $2 a week allowance didn't provide sufficient funds for a costly collection. Rocks, though...you can find pretty rocks on the ground. You can get them for $0.50 in a little gift shop. They're shiny, and that appeals to a youngster.
Next came coins. I was closing in on middle school, and rocks just weren't cutting it anymore. As I matured, I developed the notion that a rock's a rock's a rock. But coins...coins have a history. They've passed through hands, maybe famous hands, maybe the hands of people who are no longer walking this earth. They helped past societies exist and flourish. Most importantly, a coin collection can be relatively cheap. You can find the occasional gem by digging through your mom's purse. There's that one centerpiece from the late 1800's that cost a measly $15, but means the world to you.
Then came high school. I was a sports fan, big time. So, naturally, I got into sports cards and memorabilia. There was a gamble involved in buying a pack of cards. You could pull that $200 gem, or nothing but $0.10 throwaways. There were game-worn memorabilia cards, autographs, limited-edition cards...everything a collector and sports fan could hope for. No feeling in my 15-year-old world matched that overwhelming sense of contentment when a set was completed. Most importantly, there was a sense of community involved, especially when the internet came into play. You were given the opportunity to meet, trade, and talk sports with people from all over the world.
However, as I got older and looked on to college and the real world...collecting little pieces of cardboard (no matter how much I cherished them) just seemed a bit juvenile, like a guilty pleasure of sorts. I wanted a collection that offered me more than a binder to thumb through. I wanted a collection that didn't make my friends scoff at what a nerd I was being. I wanted a collection that could be put to use in some way.
In came DVD's. Electronics...every self-respecting man with a bit of cash to burn has a nice electronics set-up. Watch MTV's Cribs and you'll see that some of the wealthiest, most admired people in the country share the hobby. A DVD offered more than a sports card ever could. There wasn't that gamble involved, but on the flip side, a movie could be enjoyed. It offered something you could use to pass your free time, something you could share with friends.
Most importantly, it still holds that one thing that, I feel, all collectors need: the hunt. A lot of people don't buy used DVD's. Me...I doubt I'd be a collector if there wasn't a hunt involved. That feeling of finding a beautiful rock on the ground, of discovering a century-old nickel in my mom's purse, of opening a pack of cards to discover an autograph of my favorite player...that's been replaced with the feeling that comes when you find the OOP Silence of the Lambs Criterion at a local Pawn Shop for $6. There's always something bigger and better to hunt for. There's always something that I feel like I -need.- Without that sense of need, the sense of accomplishment that comes with filling a hole in my collection, and the subsequent replacement need that comes immediately afterward...I'd feel as if something were missing from my life.
In the end, I'm a collector. I've always collected something, and I doubt that collecting will ever cease to be a part of my life. As I have many times before, I feel as if I've found the collection that suits me most at this stage in my life: DVD's. Will I move on to something else in a decade? Perhaps. And hopefully that hobby is capable of bringing me just as much joy as this one, and all the ones before it.
So for me, DVD's are more than something to spend that left-over $50 on. They're something I can look at with a feeling of accomplishment...alongside those leftover rocks, coins, and autographs that are scattered across the shelves of my old bedroom, and the memories of my youth.
-JP
Next came coins. I was closing in on middle school, and rocks just weren't cutting it anymore. As I matured, I developed the notion that a rock's a rock's a rock. But coins...coins have a history. They've passed through hands, maybe famous hands, maybe the hands of people who are no longer walking this earth. They helped past societies exist and flourish. Most importantly, a coin collection can be relatively cheap. You can find the occasional gem by digging through your mom's purse. There's that one centerpiece from the late 1800's that cost a measly $15, but means the world to you.
Then came high school. I was a sports fan, big time. So, naturally, I got into sports cards and memorabilia. There was a gamble involved in buying a pack of cards. You could pull that $200 gem, or nothing but $0.10 throwaways. There were game-worn memorabilia cards, autographs, limited-edition cards...everything a collector and sports fan could hope for. No feeling in my 15-year-old world matched that overwhelming sense of contentment when a set was completed. Most importantly, there was a sense of community involved, especially when the internet came into play. You were given the opportunity to meet, trade, and talk sports with people from all over the world.
However, as I got older and looked on to college and the real world...collecting little pieces of cardboard (no matter how much I cherished them) just seemed a bit juvenile, like a guilty pleasure of sorts. I wanted a collection that offered me more than a binder to thumb through. I wanted a collection that didn't make my friends scoff at what a nerd I was being. I wanted a collection that could be put to use in some way.
In came DVD's. Electronics...every self-respecting man with a bit of cash to burn has a nice electronics set-up. Watch MTV's Cribs and you'll see that some of the wealthiest, most admired people in the country share the hobby. A DVD offered more than a sports card ever could. There wasn't that gamble involved, but on the flip side, a movie could be enjoyed. It offered something you could use to pass your free time, something you could share with friends.
Most importantly, it still holds that one thing that, I feel, all collectors need: the hunt. A lot of people don't buy used DVD's. Me...I doubt I'd be a collector if there wasn't a hunt involved. That feeling of finding a beautiful rock on the ground, of discovering a century-old nickel in my mom's purse, of opening a pack of cards to discover an autograph of my favorite player...that's been replaced with the feeling that comes when you find the OOP Silence of the Lambs Criterion at a local Pawn Shop for $6. There's always something bigger and better to hunt for. There's always something that I feel like I -need.- Without that sense of need, the sense of accomplishment that comes with filling a hole in my collection, and the subsequent replacement need that comes immediately afterward...I'd feel as if something were missing from my life.
In the end, I'm a collector. I've always collected something, and I doubt that collecting will ever cease to be a part of my life. As I have many times before, I feel as if I've found the collection that suits me most at this stage in my life: DVD's. Will I move on to something else in a decade? Perhaps. And hopefully that hobby is capable of bringing me just as much joy as this one, and all the ones before it.
So for me, DVD's are more than something to spend that left-over $50 on. They're something I can look at with a feeling of accomplishment...alongside those leftover rocks, coins, and autographs that are scattered across the shelves of my old bedroom, and the memories of my youth.
-JP
Great post NBT. Well, I never started out with rocks... but everything after you got me pegged right along with your experiences.
03-14-05, 05:51 AM
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I used to love them because of the picture quality and the extras and the way they where all shiny. But now my tv is not working like it should, so now i loath them. But i still keep buying them.
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Because they have this little hole in the middle to which I can stick my...er, umm...nevermind,
Actually, I like'em because unlike VHS, they don't wear out. Baring the occasional "rot". The only problem with them, is if the discs have surface flaws that prevent playing or cause pixelization and break-up or freezes.
Actually, I like'em because unlike VHS, they don't wear out. Baring the occasional "rot". The only problem with them, is if the discs have surface flaws that prevent playing or cause pixelization and break-up or freezes.
03-14-05, 12:07 PM
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..because if I watch a crummy blind buy, I can use the disc as a beer coaster instead.
03-14-05, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Lowrey
Because they have this little hole in the middle to which I can stick my...er, umm...nevermind,
