How important are DVD Extras to you?
It used to be that the special features were the focal point of the DVD purchase. That doesn't mean I didn't want the movie, obviously I wouldn't pick it up if I didn't, but if there were two versions released -- I'd go for the special edition. I still do that, today. But I find that now I rarely have time for the special features with the amount of discs that I acquire each month, not to mention the 4-6 Netflix rentals per week. So the question is, How important are DVD Extras since you've started collecting? Include how long you've been collecting, as well.
Personally, as stated above, I just don't have as much time as I used to. Not to mention finding a reason to sit down and watch two "Appendecies" discs (per EE) filled with hours and hours of extras seems a bit tough for me (who actually watched all that?). Lately I've realized that if you give me a perfect transfer, great audio and maybe (if I'm lucky) as a bonus: a commentary, I'll be more than overjoyed.
But yes, extras are EXTREMELY important...otherwise, I would just wait for the cable premiere on one of my HDTV channels.
I want good quality, good sound, (and maybe some outtakes.) Nothing else is really very important.
Every once in a while, I'll buy a DVD (at least partly) for the extras (HST Commentary on Fear and Loathing, anything with Joe Bob Briggs on it) but usually, I never even get around to the extras. When I was just starting out, they were a bigger deal (if I was thinking of two, I'd choose the one with better extras) but I have so many unwatched extras nowadays they just don't really matter anymore.
I wont get ANY movie that is bare-bones, because well, I know they are going to make a special edition 1-2 years down the road..and it usually the cost (if got on sale), is not that great different.
For Happy Gilmore, do I really need extras? No. Commentary on what? who cares. Tommy Boy/movies that fall into this category, I dont care about extras.
On the other Hand!!!
Movies like a Bugs Life or Pirates of the Caribean I think are very important to include extras. Theres a lot that went into the making of that movie.
Monster is the same way. I want some behind the scenes stuff, talk to charleze (sp) about getting into character, etc.
So I think it depends on the movie if I care about extras.
Kill Bill v1 I did not buy so I can wait for the bonus material.
Now that I have stated that extras are crucial, let me say that I rarely sit down and watch them. I pop the documentaries and commentries in while working around the house (laundary, dishes, etc.) and more so now that I am working out of the house. This is one of the reasons that one of my major pet peeves is 3-5 minute segments with no "play all" option. If it is a "feature" documentary (i.e., longer than 30 minutes) I will treat it as such and sit to watch it.
Trailers I ususally watch before the movie (though I still hate forced ones); deleted scenes right after.
I actually like having actor bios -- many times I will recognize an actor but won't be able to place them. It also gives me other film suggestions.
Oh yeah, been collecting for . . . wow, 5 years. Didn't realize it had been that long!
However, I also realize that for some unforeseen reason, extras may not be available therefore I have known to purchase movies that are in their OAR just to have it in my collection.