Ask Me Anything: Answering Subscriber Questions! | The Films At Home Podcast

[@JeffRauseo]

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[@Ms.HistoryBuff433]

Thank you for this podcast and also your great channel. I am one of those movie collectors dating back from the early 2000s. I have curated most of my collection, digitized everything (including special features) to my Plex server. I just counted my physical disks and I have 300, which is quite manageable as far as space and aesthetics are concerned. Including movies, TV shows, documentaries, I have over 2000 on my Plex server (on 3 external hard drives). I back up my media and the server a few times a year. I’m a 70 year old grandma, so there is no age limit for collecting. My favorite genre is the classics, like me. 😅

[@thomasciminera5722]

I have never sold movies before and my collection is getting out of hand...almost 6000 movies...would like to sell the dvds and blu-rays I have upgraded but don't know where to start and how

[@scottcraig5394]

@@thomasciminera5722 ebay?

[@1v1god9]

Cheapest way to watch 4k is get new gen console which should be talked about more on these channels

[@leecaldwell1029]

when we can stream uncompressed movies then I will understand how physical media would be dead, but until then all streaming is dependent on someone else owning the media which doesnt work for me. All the movies I love I collect so I can watch with the best format, video and audio.

[@joehavermann7729]

Oh, man... You should explore the joys of film-based friend hangouts. I set up a movie theater in my tiny apartment and now I hang out and socialize with people like crazy -- a totally unexpected side benefit. If a movie comes up in conversation that a person happens to not have seen, I will invite that person over. We usually spend an hour or two talking and hanging out, maybe eat dinner or something like that, then we watch the movie, and then we spend another hour or two talking about the movie or just gabbing. It's great.

[@Brandamania2]

Streaming is a heck no for me. You don't get to own the movies and there isn't one streaming service out right now that has all the movies I want to watch in one place. I'm not paying for twenty different streaming services just to have access to 70% of the movies I want to see.

[@PoGoX7]

Also, no need to reject streaming totally. I pay for 2 streaming services for the convenience. If I’m cleaning or something, I don’t need the best audio/video, so I use streaming. When I haven’t seen an older movie I don’t own, then I’ll stream it. If I enjoy the film, then I go out and buy the disc. Streaming and physical media can work very well together, no need to pit them against each other 🤙🏽

[@fcormier]

Your thoughts on buying a 4K Blu-ray instead of a regular Blu-ray (because they often are twice the price - or more, at least where I live). In my case, I only buy 4K when the movie is visually impressive or when it is the only way to get a new version (like for 2001 and The Matrix).

[@hucz]

I mean, this question is essentially covered a ton in this channel with his 4k reviews.

[@kthx1138]

4Ks are not that expensive if you wait a few months after release and buy used on Amazon.

[@iloveblue7920]

Regarding at 14 min, i started last May, first 4ks were Guardians of the Galaxy and Speed, i have nearly 100, and have almost finished replacing my dvd collection, Some from my past were Region 1, so all of those had to be replaced, like Crimson Tide and Good Will Hunting and more recently Enemy of the state. Kinda annoys me films from my youth are not on 4k, Body Heat, The Postman always Rings twice( Jessica Lange). Defo a fan of your videos.

[@InimicusSolitus]

As for streaming, I use it less and less. It's becoming more like broadcast cast TV, with mediocre "made for tv" shows. I like movies first, and the selections on these streaming platforms is so spread out, they really aren't worth paying for every month. I think streaming content is going to continue to go down in quality, because they have to constantly push out content, which gets really expensive.

[@CodingAbroad]

How can us physical media folk survive the constant ridicule we get from our friends regarding our media collections?

[@u77750]

Hey Jeff. Huge fan of origins King Kong. I think either Peter Jackson or Frank Darabont wound definitely be down with supervising a 4K release of King Kong 1933.

[@TheSluggo080976]

Odd question What 4K player would you recommend to buy? I recently sold my Reavon

[@Hossmcpizza]

A 7.2.4 is the maximum any home theater will ever need. I have a 5.1.4 and I’m extremely satisfied with it

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

I currently have a 7.2.4 and have been very happy with it. I originally had gone to a 8.1 before. With a amp/receiver capable. But ended up selling it and being fully happy with 7.2. Because surround sound did this weird thing for a while, where the numbers just kept claiming like picture resolution. When in fact, no film mixes were even using these higher specs. I tend to agree with you. I think the 7.2 is fine…

[@danemoreno88]

I think a 5.1.4 is perfect

[@kthx1138]

Due to the small spaces in most homes, yes.

[@davemoritz2174]

I look at it this way, physical media is collectable and digital streaming is not. There are always chances there could be licensing issues or some other legal issue that could take digital content off streaming services. Streaming services are always dropping and adding movies and digital versions that are streamed will never gain worth. I love the fact that unless something happens to the disc I have it in my possession and can watch it at any time.

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

Nothing wrong with culling a collection down to a reasonable number. I realize I will never be able to watch all of my movies going forward now, approaching 15K. I think for me, with the space not being as big of an issue, I think I have decided to keep my collection this big for perhaps historical preservation. When I pass on, the collection may be able to go to a museum or a facility who can cull the rare/obscure releases to have. And either sell the rest for charity. Or do whatever they wish. My ultimate goal is to start a charity for homeless cats and dogs with my estate proceeds once I am gone anyway… I have many other areas besides just movies where the value of my collections can bring in revenue for this charity. I have a massive video game collection as well as collectible card collection that can all be used for charity purposes. 🤷‍♂️

[@gmantoon]

I started collecting because of you man now up to 400 now built my movie wall rack on my stair wall it's now a feature piece and put together a 7.1 setup cheap but sounds cool my kids love it

[@lifelongguruguy4026]

When do you think stranger things season 3 coming out 4k

[@francisc.howlandjr.4845]

Hi Jeff, I like your channel, and I just found a problem with my Panasonic DP-UB820 4K UHD player, last night as I tried to watch my new Kino Lober 4K UHD 'Dolby Vision' disk of "The Great Escape", The player would not recognize that the disk was encoded with Dolby Vision. I checked all of the settings and restarted the player with no joy. I also have a new Sony X700M that is modified for ALL Region Blu-ray play, and that player did recognize the disk as a Dolby Vision and it worked fine. I have never had this issue with my other KL 4K Dolby Vision disks. Have you ever heard of this issue before? I sent a 'trouble ticket' message to Panasonic, but have not gotten a response yet. keep up your excellent work. Thanks; F.C. Howland

[@kthx1138]

I heard, I believe here, that The Great Escape was not encoded with HDR of any kind.

[@MesaCalledJaJaBinks]

Drag me to hell 4k or the omen 4k!

[@robbymovick465]

Taxi driver will it ever get a stand alone 4k disk

[@jacobneumann9388]

A 4K release of True Lies 👍 🙌 My only worry is that Arnolds stunt double in that film very obviously looks nothing like him. It's quite obvious on my 20 year old DVD. I can only imagine how visible that issue would be in 4k during the forest chase and the 'I married Rambo' sections

[@andysmith1996]

They'd probably just stick Arnie's face on him, like they've done in other films. It's been ages since I saw the film, though, so is his build noticeably different or is it just the face?

[@Livana007]

Hi. I really enjoy your channel, thanks for all your good information. I am curious if there is a possibility I could petition a boutique company like Kino to consider making a blue ray for the movie THE MATCHMAKER from 1997. I tried streaming it, but it was nowhere to be found. I have the dvd, but getting it on blu ray would be grand. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@994pt4]

100% agree on Ken Russell's "The Devils" and Tod Browning's "Freaks" Day one on both.

[@analogblues]

“I give optical discs 5-10 years left tops and then they have to figure something else out.” Oh, no! I hope they can hold out longer than that. I’m investing a lot in these 4Ks and Blu-Rays. 😔

[@LEGOCAMARO]

I wonder what your thoughts on if a new form of media comes out as vhs went to dvd,blu ray and now 4K blu ray, say to 8k or some upgrade over disk that was mainstream. Would you re do your collection?

[@youtuberyoutuber2495]

I will always prefer to watch movies on a disc. In fact, this summer, I will not only be watching movies again on DVD but I will also be picking up some new ones that I dont have yet and watch those. I also prefer to watch it on bed on my TV. Its always so satisfying opening up the DVD player and putting in a disc or taking one out. Late last year, I finally got my very first blu-ray player. I am not sure how many blu-rays I will get for it though.

[@MrJdcrash2]

Hi Jeff, is there place to see how many copies they make for each release?? really looking for Criterion films? Thanks Jason

[@youtuberyoutuber2495]

I still think the main downfall of DVD is the hard to open cases and cant skip or FF the screens that come before the movie itself. So when streaming came out people were like "oh nice, we no longer have to struggle to open a DVD case just to watch a movie. And we can skip past the stuff that comes before the movie".

[@masoodkhan1096]

I have some recommendations. For starters you can do a Live or recorded show. Superchats for live/ KZbin comments for pre recorded. It will make for a small weekly income. You can grow from that. More interactive show would make for more interesting show.

[@LancasterDodd]

Disagree with the Criterion take. I think they’re still the gold standards which offers the best overall experience. Catalog, extras and packaging.

[@angelr.vazquez5426]

Are you going to buy puppet master 3 on 4k ? Its expensive and I will like to see a review of that film from you if you get it.

[@katieoneill2002]

Will you ever review Terrifier 2's 4K?

[@brucethen]

Vincent Teoh, HDTV test, i follow him too, he is in my home country (UK)

[@JosephSaltal]

I buy a lot of used DVDs from Amazon.

[@Mjaybird]

If we buy used does it support the store like bullmoose or entertainment more then the movie studio?

[@twcc406]

I agree a 4K of the 1933 'King Kong' would be a nice-to-have and maybe given the connections either John Landis or Peter Jackson would lend their name and / or expertise. Here in the UK we have an excellent 104-min Blu-ray version from Warner Brothers via the HMV Premium Collection that is a remaster of the 1933 version and includes the scenes that were thought too shocking for the 1938 to 1956 re-releases. The HMV Blu-ray comes with some great extras including a commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Ken Ralston, Fay Wray and Merian C Cooper.

[@twcc406]

PS, I have just checked playback compatibility by loading the UK Blu-ray in an imported Region A machine and the disc plays just fine.

[@normanpixler5242]

Out of all the home video formats offered over the last 50+ years, what would you say is the least successful as far as picture and sound quality?

[@InimicusSolitus]

Home video tape. It was bad.

[@AbominationsInTechnicolor]

I think it’s important for physical media collectors to consider ripping their discs and utilizing a NAS or just putting them on hard drives. I created my own Plex server on my home network, and ripped my entire blu ray collection.

[@bernardryan475]

Would you (Mac) recommend any software for ripping blu rays? Thanks

[@AbominationsInTechnicolor]

@@bernardryan475 I use MakeMKV with an ASUS BW-16D1HT drive

[@Ms.HistoryBuff433]

@@bernardryan475 I agree, MakeMKV.

[@bernardryan475]

@@AbominationsInTechnicolor Thanks, that’s very helpful 👍🏻

[@k-boxmotionpictures1337]

Which is your favorite Indian film?

[@MainEventPoint]

Great show, loves viewer questions. Sorry I missed it. The Devils and Caligula are two different movies IMO. Caligula was glorified porn, The Devils was too religious where Christianity gets kind of attacked. So I can see why one can be released and one can't. Having said that Jeff, I love watching your stuff and after subscribing and then for some reason unsubscribing I've re-subscribed and although I don't always agree with your opinions you stick to your guns and have education to back it up. Keep up the great work.

[@AllistairMcCray]

Hopefully this news comes to fruition. Reevaluating is much needed because the Disney 100 year Steelbook collection is a terrible start with those bad cover art.

[@iloveblue7920]

Jeff at 50 mins, Please wake up, there will never be 8 k discs, omg it beats me why these people ask such stuff, do they not read the internet, i have known about this last 3/4 years, why the public needs 8K is beyond me , the BBC do not broadcast in 4k, and Sky have more but its patchy, and dont get me started about Amazon upgrading our film library, i mean what are we paying our subs for?

[@brendantorsney5891]

Hey Jeff maybe you know or could find out if Pearl is getting a 4k steelbook as X did. So far all there is, just the generic Blu-ray .??

[@iloveblue7920]

Jeff i own a 43 inch 4k tv from Samsung, my player is Panasonic ub 9000, after i saw the panasonic ub 820 and basically looked crap and badly made/cheap looking.

[@jasethehoo]

Enjoying your content mr king please continue 👍🫶🏻

[@GRORGvideot]

I have about 400 movies in four Ikea dvd towers. Whenever I buy a new movie it has to fit in those. If not, something has to give up the space and be removed from my collection. TV boxes have their own storing place, so my "rule" is only about movies.

[@jean-pierreroy7668]

Very interesting épisode Jeff. Always great to watch your podcasts and KZbin videos.

[@dennisr5673]

A quick question and curious, Did you ever see the movie "Warriors of Virtue" when you were a kid?

[@MyFireVideos]

That was great! I'd love to know what movies represent the morals you want your kids to live by.

[@Hicks-g1m]

Really cool video Jeff. Very kind of you to answer subscribers questions 👍

[@honeycomb4588]

What are your thoughts on kaleidescape and there new disc to digital update?

[@tyghvalleybarber]

Why doesn't Columbia House sell 4k dvds?

[@vitdra]

I want to see BluRay and 4K releases for Baby, and The Emerald Forest.

[@popey129]

Great video. I want a box set of the hammer Frankenstein series.

[@andersbohman9310]

Anything new about the Movie ”Abyss”?

[@boulderpunch96]

It was nice listening to you

[@mike311]

Where can I get protectors for my steal books?

[@robertwilson9528]

I have gotten mine from ebay

[@MesaCalledJaJaBinks]

Nacho libre 4k steelbook!

[@bobbyharkness6053]

Great stuff.

[@marcoesquandolez4737]

Great video and thanks for answering my question!

[@scoadly]

Been you to have any spike mon?

[@marcoesquandolez4737]

@@scoadly Set the gearshift :-)

[@Santan07]

Hey i remember commenting couple months ago about selling dvds vhs. You had mentioned youd like to see what i have first. Anyway, can I contact you, or if i post video an send link lmk thanks