What DVDs to buy for my collection?
I had some DVDs over the years, movies I either bought 'cause they were on sale, or because I thought they looked good but I eventually lost or sold them.
Now I want to start a new DVD collection, and start it right. I've already bought a display shelf. Now, what are the essential DVD must haves for a serious collector? I plan on buying up to 50 but don't know what kind of films to get. I'm hesitant to buy "Scarface," but after reading many posts, I definitely need John Carpenter's 1982 Remake of "The Thing for my collection to be taken seriously. Any suggestions? Should I have an even amount of films from each genre? Are TV show DVDs okay? If there is a bare bones edition available for cheap, should I forget it and instead spring for the OOP Criterion/Special Edition? Thanks! |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
You're thinking about it too much. Purchase what you enjoy watching. :shrug:
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Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
I agree with cardsfan111, buy what you like. I don't have John Carpenter's The Thing, and I think I have a serious collection, I buy what I like and want to watch not what others think I should have. I know I have some movies that people would wonder why, like my Uwe Boll movies, but I also have Citizen Kane, and my favorite Criterions, so to each his own.
Good Luck with your collection. |
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Agreed with the others. Buy what you like...who cares what others think about it?
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50 movies is a pretty small collection. Buy movies you know you'll watch multiple times. Don't mess with any blind buys. Make a list of movies and bounce it against Amazon or other websites to see what's available.
And for god's sake, stop losing DVDs. How does that even happen? |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by EdTheRipper
(Post 11127160)
Agreed with the others. Buy what you like...who cares what others think about it?
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Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Depends on who you're trying to impress: the religious right, the general public, movie critics, movie snobs, the French, TV fanatics, the horror crowd, Twilight fans or the DVDTalk crowd (and good luck with that). What ever you do, don't try and please yourself.
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Like everyone's said, it's a pretty simple equation, if you like a movie enough to want to own it, then you have a winner.
Although I do agree, unless you own John Carpenter's The Thing, you don't truly have a film collection, just a buncha movies ;) |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
You asked for 50, I'll recommend 50 (off the top of my head):
8 Diagram Pole Fighter Kung Fu Chefs Yo Yo Girl Cop My Neighbor Totoro Kiki's Delivery Service Tenchi Muyo in Love Swordsman III: The East is Red Casablanca Portrait of Jennie The Scarlet Empress Myra Breckenridge (with Raquel Welch commentary) The Longest Yard (1974, with Burt Reynolds commentary) Zatoichi's Vengeance Shogun Assassin Gamera: Guardian of the Universe Gamera III: Revenge of Iris Gojira Destroy All Monsters Godzilla: Final Wars From Russia with Love You Only Live Twice Danger: Diabolik Pokemon: Jirachi Wishmaker Akira Ghost in the Shell Battle Royale Buddha’s Palm Super Inframan Ultraman: the Complete Series One-Armed Swordsman The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Police Story III: Supercop The Seven Samurai Yojimbo Tokyo Story When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Cutie Honey Taxi Driver Kill Bill, Vol. 1 Flight to Mars War of the Gargantuas Atom Man vs. Superman (serial) Hard-Boiled Red Cliff Iron Monkey Peking Opera Blues Dream of the Red Chamber The Wild Bunch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Jason and the Argonauts :D |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by cardsfan111
(Post 11127092)
You're thinking about it too much. Purchase what you enjoy watching. :shrug:
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Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
I agree with most everyone else in this thread, it's your collection don't worry about what others think. Unless you can get something for really cheap, don't bother with titles you've never seen or know you won't re-watch very often, that's what video rental outlets are for.
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Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by brayzie
(Post 11127084)
Now I want to start a new DVD collection, and start it right.
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I understand that when you're just starting a collection of something, all the choices available can be daunting. There are a LOT of movies out there, just like there are a lot of 78 RPM records and a lot of comic books.
If you're really floundering, I would suggest getting a book like "1001 Movies to See Before You Die" and trying to watch as many of those as you can. Buy only the ones that you really enjoy, those that knock the breath out of you and make you think "That film was made just for me." Don't buy a film you've never seen, even if it's Citizen Kane or The Seven Samurai, unless you can make an educated guess about whether you'd like it based on other films the director/writer/actor has made. That's my take on it. |
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No collection is complete without "Backdoor Sluts 9".
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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
(Post 11127377)
You asked for 50, I'll recommend 50 (off the top of my head):
8 Diagram Pole Fighter Kung Fu Chefs Yo Yo Girl Cop My Neighbor Totoro Kiki's Delivery Service Tenchi Muyo in Love Swordsman III: The East is Red Casablanca Portrait of Jennie The Scarlet Empress Myra Breckenridge (with Raquel Welch commentary) The Longest Yard (1974, with Burt Reynolds commentary) Zatoichi's Vengeance Shogun Assassin Gamera: Guardian of the Universe Gamera III: Revenge of Iris Gojira Destroy All Monsters Godzilla: Final Wars From Russia with Love You Only Live Twice Danger: Diabolik Pokemon: Jirachi Wishmaker Akira Ghost in the Shell Battle Royale Buddha’s Palm Super Inframan Ultraman: the Complete Series One-Armed Swordsman The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Police Story III: Supercop The Seven Samurai Yojimbo Tokyo Story When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Cutie Honey Taxi Driver Kill Bill, Vol. 1 Flight to Mars War of the Gargantuas Atom Man vs. Superman (serial) Hard-Boiled Red Cliff Iron Monkey Peking Opera Blues Dream of the Red Chamber The Wild Bunch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Jason and the Argonauts :D |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
(Post 11127914)
No collection is complete without "Backdoor Sluts 9".
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Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
(Post 11127914)
No collection is complete without "Backdoor Sluts 9".
I'd also get the Criterion edition of Good Burger-the most discussed movie at DVDTalk. |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Thanks for all the replies.
Actually I don't lose my dvd's. I let people borrow them and they never bring them back. Anyways, I don't want to get anything that's just critically acclaimed but boring. But mostly, I want to impress people with the selection of my films, and secondly I want to impress my fellow DVD talkers, and lastly. From Ash's list, HARD BOILED is on my newly created list, below THE THING. However, I think I will stay away from the Dragon Dynasty version, and try to nab the Criterion, if not, the Fox Lorber edition. GHOST IN THE SHELL is a good choice but most of my friends have that in their collection. Maybe if I can get the Region 2 version but then I'll have to get a all-region dvd player. I would start with Blu-ray's but I never liked the name "Blu-ray." If HDDVD had won the battle it would be a different story. Do you think I should add some trilogies to my collection? Would 2 be too much? Star Wars, OT? If BACK DOOR SLUTS 9 is a real film, I don't think it will make my collection unless it's incredibly artistic. If it's a foreign film then I might have an excuse. I know it's kind of a silly thread topic, but again, I appreciate all the input and suggestions. Hopefully when I finish amassing my collection I'll be able to post some pics of them for the POST YOUR COLLECTION thread. |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by brayzie
(Post 11128469)
But mostly, I want to impress people with the selection of my films, and secondly I want to impress my fellow DVD talkers,
Life is short - have fun, dude! |
Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by brayzie
(Post 11128469)
Anyways, I don't want to get anything that's just critically acclaimed but boring. But mostly, I want to impress people with the selection of my films, and secondly I want to impress my fellow DVD talkers,
If you want to get a trilogy or such, there's lots to choose from. Just be sure you like ALL of the movies. Is there a specific genre you like? Start with those type of movies. Or if you like 2 or 3 genres... evenly split the 50 up. |
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Buying DVDs to impress people is not a good reason to buy DVDs. I care what people think about mine, but not enough that I would buy DVDs just to please or impress them. I buy DVDs that I want to own and watch multiple times, movies that I like, not movies that others think I should have.
Buy what YOU like, not what others think you should like. -kd5- |
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You can find a trailer for almost any movie you can think of on youtube. Of course you have to know the movie exists and its name. Try to find a movie guide at a book store (you don't have to buy it, just browse and make notes) or the library or use the imdb by typing in a name you know and check out their filmography and then start following links (other actors/directors) and if you find a film that looks interesting find the trailer on youtube. If the trailer piques you're fancy buy it.
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Should never be about impressing anyone, if I did that I would end up with a bunch of films I would find completely boring.
And for god's sake, stop losing DVDs. How does that even happen? |
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I bought "From Justin to Kelly" just because I knew doing so would upset some people. And I ended up enjoying it too.
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Re: What DVDs to buy for my collection?
Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
(Post 11129474)
I bought "From Justin to Kelly" just because I knew doing so would upset some people. And I ended up enjoying it too.
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