What DVDs are found in most of your collections?
02-23-05, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ernestrp
High Plains Drifter
Ditto Fistful, For a Few and The Wild Bunch (which, thankfully, has a proper release planned by WB at some point in the future). Those 4 titles are my most wanted with new transfers.
02-23-05, 06:17 PM
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I find that opinion interesting. I'm not saying that everyone should own LotR and I can certainly understand seeing it and not liking it. But these are some of the most loved and respected films in recent history. Aren't you even a little curious?
02-23-05, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Zhivago
Why? Explain to me the logic in owning something that you don't particularly care for... 
Afraid I'm lost here, is it because Star Wars and Indy are "cool" or something? Or is it too impress someone else? Fill me in please.
Afraid I'm lost here, is it because Star Wars and Indy are "cool" or something? Or is it too impress someone else? Fill me in please. Call me an asshole, YES they are cool and they are amazing films, don't care how over done or played they are....some of the best writing and directing you will find.
02-23-05, 07:16 PM
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I agree with DVDsAreMyLIFE.
02-23-05, 07:21 PM
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i dont know about indiana jones. youd be surprised how many people dont have those movies...
"I buy films for my own enjoyment, not based on what others like. You won't find any Tarantino, Deniro or Pacino films in my collection." - max bottomtime
Yes, while you may not have tarntino, pacino, deniro or any of the LotR movies, lots of people do, so saying that 'i only buy what i like' in a thread like this isnt necessary.
"I buy films for my own enjoyment, not based on what others like. You won't find any Tarantino, Deniro or Pacino films in my collection." - max bottomtime
Yes, while you may not have tarntino, pacino, deniro or any of the LotR movies, lots of people do, so saying that 'i only buy what i like' in a thread like this isnt necessary.
02-23-05, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DVDsAreMyLIFE
Call me an asshole, YES they are cool and they are amazing films, don't care how over done or played they are....some of the best writing and directing you will find.
02-23-05, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Bottomtime
I saw about fifteen minutes of the first one and have no desire to see any more. Also I own and enjoy the Matrix, but the second one was so bad that I never saw the third. I buy films for my own enjoyment, not based on what others like. You won't find any Tarantino, Deniro or Pacino films in my collection.
02-24-05, 11:40 AM
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I have no Tarentino films in my collection. I've seen all of them (except Kill Bill where I just watched the first 10 minutes), and they just don't do it for me.
02-24-05, 11:50 AM
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The ONE disc that SHOULD be in everyone's collection regardless of taste is Avia. Or at least one of the 4 similar discs of this type. I have S&V (by Avia) and VE, myself. The best $20 you can spend in DVDs.
02-24-05, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MEJHarrison
I have no Tarentino films in my collection. I've seen all of them (except Kill Bill Vol 2where I just watched the first 10 minutes), and they just don't do it for me.
02-24-05, 12:08 PM
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I don't understand why people ring in with 'nope I don't like that, never did, never will' kinda posts. Obviously, no DVD is in every collection and no film appeals to everyone.
The thread is about what is in most collections. Unfortunately we don't have sales numbers because the studios don't want to release them. However, it is no secret that DVD purchases skew towards young males and what DVDs young men like to own.
After that, it is what mothers will purchase. So films that work as instant babysitters [b]and]/b] also are admired films (thus hitting a cross-section of purchases) will sell big.
The thread is about what is in most collections. Unfortunately we don't have sales numbers because the studios don't want to release them. However, it is no secret that DVD purchases skew towards young males and what DVDs young men like to own.
After that, it is what mothers will purchase. So films that work as instant babysitters [b]and]/b] also are admired films (thus hitting a cross-section of purchases) will sell big.
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02-24-05, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by taa455
I find that opinion interesting. I'm not saying that everyone should own LotR and I can certainly understand seeing it and not liking it. But these are some of the most loved and respected films in recent history. Aren't you even a little curious?
I remember seeing a commercial for what was probably the first flick, took one look at it and saw a character - Frodo, maybe? - and dubbed it "Lord of the Perms."
02-24-05, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Altimus Prime
No, I'm not curious about the LOTR movies. Not one bit.
I remember seeing a commercial for what was probably the first flick, took one look at it and saw a character - Frodo, maybe? - and dubbed it "Lord of the Perms."
I remember seeing a commercial for what was probably the first flick, took one look at it and saw a character - Frodo, maybe? - and dubbed it "Lord of the Perms."
anyone else agree?
02-24-05, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
i can see how someone can get a quick impression from the commercials, trailers, and the hordes of articles around to know this isn't a movie for them. some people just don't like that type of Sci-Fi fantasy...i would hazard a guess and say something like "Star Wars" would be more universally accepted and appreciated than LOTR.
anyone else agree?
anyone else agree?
02-24-05, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Altimus Prime
No, I'm not curious about the LOTR movies. Not one bit.
I remember seeing a commercial for what was probably the first flick, took one look at it and saw a character - Frodo, maybe? - and dubbed it "Lord of the Perms."
I remember seeing a commercial for what was probably the first flick, took one look at it and saw a character - Frodo, maybe? - and dubbed it "Lord of the Perms."
Mod. Could we change the title of the thread to 'DVDs that are in a heck of a lot of collections that I want to gripe about.'
02-24-05, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by taa455
I find that opinion interesting. I'm not saying that everyone should own LotR and I can certainly understand seeing it and not liking it. But these are some of the most loved and respected films in recent history. Aren't you even a little curious?
Didn't care for the books - read the Hobbit and the first LOTR book. Watched about an hour of one of the movies at a friends house - the DVD looked amazing, but I didn't care for the plot. I just don't like the fantasy genre - in literature or film.