Is it over ? One title that broke my PHYSICAL MEDIA collecting CRISIS

I’ve kinda been burned out with collecting physical media. Those new 4k & Blu ray. Nothing has been screaming out to me that I need to order.
Until now. One title from Arrow video has been announced. And it’s one title that’s given me the excitement back.
Do you suffer from burnout with your collecting ? Have you taken a break from buying anything before ?
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[@MattVs_Movies]

It's a nice feeling when something comes out that excites you , that anticipation of the release, less is more 👌

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

That’s what I want to feel with all future orders !

[@prayerposition1]

This video just popped up in my feed. I hear ya. I’ve been through what you’re talking about before. It’s nice to take a break and get excited about collecting again. All in moderation. It’s a great hobby, although crazy expensive. I live in Sweden so I have to import most of what I buy and it ain’t cheap.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Moderation is key for me moving forward with collecting. Does the import cost / situation impact your decisions for what you pick up ? I’m certainly more patient for (some) titles when the cost is pushed higher if it’s an import.

[@prayerposition1]

@@PhillwithadoubleL definitely. I have to be more selective cause it wouldn’t be feasible otherwise. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise idk. It’s just a bit frustrating since there are so many great releases being put out. For example, been wanting the second sight release of Green Room since it was announced but it’ll cost me about 70 euros to import. One day!

[@BeyondTheGraveMedia]

Man Phill, I feel this video. I started a small channel to talk about physical media and had titles just stacking up in plastic and I was losing my desire to hunt for titles. The Jaws 4k releases triggered that moment for me. And now Poltergeist 2 on 4k. Its back, and you perfectly summed up what dealing with that feeling is like. Cheers my dude!

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I’m glad you could relate. I’ve always had titles stacking up around me, been collecting and enjoying movies for years. But… it’s so easy for it to all get out of control. I’ve been through all sorts with my habit. I wanted to make sure that when I started doing these videos that I wasn’t spending too much on discs for the sake of doing videos, instead I kinda took advice from an interview I heard with Robert Rodriguez (funny how it ties in with this). It was when he was trying to make El Mariachi. He said ‘use what you have’. So with my channel and videos I decided to talk about what I had… that’s when I started to become a little more reflective and aware of how I’d been collecting and reasonings behind it. Making these videos certainly helps me with some clarity of mind with the habit as i think about the subjects. Thanks for your comment 🙏🏼

[@DanKeatis]

Arrow are absolutely on fire at the moment. Ironic, given that they released the 1991 Robin Hood, the poster for which also had an arrow on fire.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Literally just seen their announcement for Shawscope volume 3 too. They’ve had nothing interesting to me for the longest time. Then this last couple of months. They’ve smashed out some solid announcements for things coming up.

[@retrofun41]

Hi, Phill,I feel the same but I realized That maybe I just have a shopping addiction. Being a Thrifter, and collector Before Home video was even a thing, I have plenty of items to sell off, donate, or toss out, without ever touching my film collection. Anyway, My Collection is in fact, my physical media library /museum and I treat it as such. Peace.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I think it’s partially a shopping addiction too. I think since I’ve stepped back from buying much of anything for a few months I can kinda see it now. Plans are to avoid going back to trying to purchase as much as I can… just focus on the things that I really want. I love that this title has kinda given me back that sense of excitement about having something come through again. I’m dwindling down my collection at the moment. It just went far to over the top. Still keeping a collection but making sure it’s only the films (or extras) I truly care about

[@neillumbard7419]

I can relate to some of what you said... but not everything. For one thing, I do occasionally stream something but I am always more likely to opt for watching a Blu-ray/4K disc (for one thing, the superior presentations - especially on titles with exclusive 4K or 2K restorations). I have gone lengthy periods in the past without collecting as much (outside of my bargain hunting) or purchasing anything and periods were I splurge and pick up a ton of releases. As long as you want to watch the titles you are picking up and will watch them (or try to watch them) eventually, then no harm? But if its collecting bad movies or movies you have little interest in, yeah, you should consider getting rid of those ones. I have been down that rabbit hole myself. When Dollar Tree started carrying Blu-ray discs on occasional drops (mostly titles from a decade ago or direct-to-Blu-ray fodder) I scooped up tons of dollar Blu-ray discs excitedly only to realize I mostly bought bad movies I didn't even want or have any real interest in just because it was $1. Outside of one or two titles, most of it was junk - so I tossed it all online or traded it. Now I don't bother. I feel differently with picking up Boutique Blu-ray releases or long favorite films. The Boutique labels are doing great with their releases, I can't even keep up with it all. Criterion Collection, Vinegar Syndrome, Kino Lorber, Arrow Video, Radiance, Shout Factory, Umbrella Entertainment, Terror Vision, Severin Films, 88 Films, Indicator/Powerhouse, Imprint, Eureka, Mondo Macabro, Deaf Crocodile, Second Sight, Discotek Media, Anime Limited, Warner Archive and a few other labels. The work these labels are doing is tremendous - quality films, quality restorations, quality supplements, quality collectors editions, and overall excellence. It's a film collectors dream - why I consider now the golden age of physical media.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

That’s been my problem in the past, picking up titles I don’t really want or want to watch again… and keeping hold of them. All “for the collection” It’s why my collection started getting out of hand and I lost control of it. I certainly agree that it’s a golden age for the boutique labels in terms of the efforts that go into bringing us some quality titles. I just need to be careful which of these titles I’m picking up. They’re not all for my or my tastes. Shops like dollar tree are a curse for those low grade cheap titles a lot of the time. There are occasional gems but on the whole, the movies they have normally aren’t really worth adding to the collection.

[@AndyCollects]

I’ve been watching your channel for a while . I’m loving the content you create I personally don’t buy new but do charity shop hunting then trade what I don’t need for a CEX voucher. Then it normally costs me nothing

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Thanks for commenting Andy, I’m building up some CEX credit as I’ve been going through the collection. Lots that should have gone a long while ago really. I’m trying to hold off buying new for the most part (unless it’s on sale or in an offer) so I’ve a few titles I’ll be using the CEX credit for in the future (hopefully). The new titles seem to drop in price pretty rapidly now too, CEX always seems to have good stock of more recent titles which helps. This limited edition set though, it had me dropping straight back into that buying ‘new’ and the fear of missing out hit hard. For me, this set is 100% worth it though. Always been a big fan of the movies and the director.

[@AndyCollects]

@PhillwithadoubleL Oh I agree if its something you really want why not go and buy it . I found quite a few great pickups lately and found a few wii games that I traded at CEX and got Aliens Anthology 6 disc set . I picked up that Mexico trilogy on dvd today but there was not much credit for it . But perhaps I should have as only a £1 . I've been just doing shorts on KZbin lately on films until I get more time to do longer format. Ps I have been picking VHS 📼 for 50p each as I found a charity shop selling them

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

@@AndyCollects I love that you can still pick up VHS ‘in the wild’. It’s a format that has some legs and to some extent, having a little resurgence. Aliens anthology 100% worth it.

[@AndyCollects]

@@PhillwithadoubleL Very few Charity shops will touch VHS

[@devonbrooks246]

You are on the right track. I stopped pre-ordering unless it’s something I really want. Otherwise I wait and get it cheaper. Maybe not with a fancy box and booklets. But be careful. One exciting title will open that tidal wave again.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

There’s a bunch I’ve held back from ordering and waiting on. Trying to be careful still. Making lists over actually clicking purchase. Things like True Lies and Aliens I’ve not grabbed yet, decided I could wait it out for offers. Attempting to wait on ordering anything until I know I’ve got the time to actually sit down and watch them. There’s a few slips here and there but generally I’ve been doing pretty well with it. Hoping it doesn’t open floodgates and I can stay pretty strict. Thankfully I’m still gung ho with the reorganisation and clear through. More things still going at the moment which is helping a little further.

[@lippmb78]

Well I’m very happy for you that you’re getting the things that you really want like pre ordering that Blu-ray arrow box set but it would make sense if I just wait since it’s a few months away when the price comes down then I would get but that’s just me. Don’t let up ,stay focused on your goals 👍

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Absolutely. I think it’ll for sure have a price drop at some point. That fear of missing out kinda driving me for this one. It’s a set that I REALLY want, so it’s had to be a pre order on this occasion. Just glad it’s an early order for something that I’m 100% on. Trying to stick to that kinda mantra now. If I’m going to order or pay release day prices, it HAS to be for the right title.

[@kevinkelley3906]

I'm 53 and I've gotten very selective. Who the hell wants to watch a shitty movie more than once. With social media alot of actors are showing their true colors now. I refuse to watch a movie with a person who is a pos!! The list is growing.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

For whatever reason I was putting more value in the owning of items than the quality of the items I owned. The wrong way to have been collecting. I’m on kind of a correction course with it now and trying to curate the collection. I’ve gotten rid of quite a number of titles that I honestly couldn’t see myself watching or watching again.

[@findlay1arches]

You should make a video on how much you saved by not splurging out

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I should have kept track shouldn’t I ?! Every temptation listed with its pricing… not only the pre orders but all those sales that have been and gone too. I bet half of those temptations now will never reach my shelves. A few I’ve managed to catch on streaming and been kinda relieved I didn’t spend the £15 - £20 on the pre order.

[@blaze_mode5934]

Just like with comics, I only keep what I personally love, everything else gets liquidated 👌

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

It can get overwhelming when the collection gets too big. A friend of mine is bad with comics, won’t let anything go and they’re taking over his house. Not sure there’s a room without some kind of comic collection or box full going off.

[@FranzSanchez-ky9up]

Does being more choosy with purchases make releases like this more exciting? I think it's inevitable, really. This year, not only have I limited what I buy, but I've also cut most of my streaming options (I only have Prime at this point). Been selling a lot on ebay lately and have already made about a grand in just over a month. I feel a lot better, as it takes a lot of psychological pressure off constantly pursuing a collection... and I've made some money to boot! As for The Mexico Trilogy box set... You know what would make it extra special? The deleted shoot-out that Desperado was originally meant to end on! Rodriquez had problems with the MPPA over the violence, so rather than cut it down, he just cut the whole sequence out instead. In a way it was for the better, as the conclusion feels more philosophical rather than bombastic and I'm not sure it would have topped the previous shoot-out in the film (the one towards the end, where his guitar case posse turn up), but it would still be great to see it after all these years. Surely Mr. Rodriquez still has the footage somewhere... ?

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I’ve been the same with selling on eBay and yes… it does feel a relief to have been shedding myself of all of this stuff. It’s strange when I put so much value into having a large collection to the lose a portion of it and not feel bothered in getting rid. I’m really happy that I’ve found something to get excited about again. It was all just becoming a bit too standard with the old habits. The more they could add to the Desperado disc the better. I find Rodriguez a fascinating director. I may not like all of his movies but I love listening to him talk about them. Also love he has his own studio and stage at ‘home’

[@robertsaul234]

I ordered the stand alone Desperado 4k. I would have ordered the trilogy but Once Upon a Time in Mexico is a blu ray.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Yeah, I don’t think they can squeeze much out of the picture for Mexico. Rodriguez was using digital cameras in their infancy so it was only filmed up to a certain quality. Unfortunately that won’t stretch up to 4k 😔 The extras make it worth the trilogy purchase for me. Love listening to Rodriguez chat film.

[@popcornandhorror]

Well the most important thing to come from all this Phill is, Yes, yes you definitely do need Showgirls in ur collection. We all do mate 😅 let me be ur reassurance. 👍🏻

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Ha, it’s one that isn’t yet marked to get rid of amazingly enough 🤷🏼‍♂️ And… and it has a slipcover still !! You did just made me realise I forgot to add the scream 2 clip in there.

[@popcornandhorror]

@PhillwithadoubleL Well tbf both are firmly placed on my shelves 😄

[@FranzSanchez-ky9up]

For Verhoeven, I'd say it is more essential than Hollow Man... which I bought about two months ago.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

@@FranzSanchez-ky9up did you get the 88 Films release of Hollowman ?

[@FranzSanchez-ky9up]

@@PhillwithadoubleL Yeah. Got the re-released two pack with the sequel... A film I don't think I'll ever watch.

[@blujustin4175]

Oh, did you have to choose that example? I just ordered the US *4K* of *Showgirls* 🤣- actually I haven't bought *Abyss* yet. I love the movie but it's not LE so either it will drop in price or they'll release the a steelbook version that I'm praying for... or both. Luckily I don't get negative feelings about titles in plastic as I only take it off when I watch and that might be a long wait if it's a movie my wife isn't interested in seeing, especially a long movie! I was overdoing it just to get titles arriving (I did obviously pick titles I wanted but I really didn't need them all just yet) but have cut back a lot to pre-ordering things I _really_ want and could easily sell out, and waiting for a good price drop on titles I want longer term. Really happy your mojo has returned 😀

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I intended to grab a clip from scream 2 with me showing Showgirls, I forgot. But to be fair. It’s staying in my collection for now 🙌🏼 I’m exactly the same with some movies, the wife won’t watch em or just isn’t interested. So they have to wait… and wait. I’m still trying to wait on some titles until I’m ready to watch but for movies that are special to me… if it’s limited or some kinda special edition then I do still jump straight in. Trying to not go mad with ‘everything’ like I used to. I hate when they’re still sat sealed and then see the prices drop. I try to wait for those price drops now.

[@blujustin4175]

@@PhillwithadoubleL Oh that feeling of seeing a bagain price on a movie you have in cellophane is soul destroying... and I have detailed record of how much I paid for every title I own so I can't get away from it!

[@slipknotfan4204]

It's great they're releasing something you really want. 0:15 I see you have Brotherhood of the Wolf, I have it on DVD but the English Subtitles are the most inaccurate I've ever seen. Which is unfortunate because it's a dialogue heavy movie, and the audio wasn't clear enough for me to hear what the characters were saying.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

They fixed the subtitle situation for this release I believe. It’s a great movie isn’t it.

[@slipknotfan4204]

​​@@PhillwithadoubleL Same director as Crying Freeman, so no wonder it's great. Really glad to hear they've fixed the subs.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

@@slipknotfan4204 really surprised Crying Freeman hasn’t had a new release over here. Thought Arrow or 88 Films would have been on it

[@slipknotfan4204]

@@PhillwithadoubleL Just checked and there was a German 4K available at one point, but its currently sold out. I looked at the 4K comparison shots and it looks incredible. Yeah these boutique labels should get working on an Ultimate Edition asap.

[@Jalipino_Jay]

But the real question is, will you be ordering Shawscope Volume 3 to go with 1 & 2? 😬

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Haha. I’d be tempted, but as I did with volume 2… I’d just wait it out for a large price drop. Think I got volume 2 around £55. They all remain films that I want to spend some time with so they’ll be staying in the collection for now… in the hope I can find some time. They will be moving from the top shelf of the main room where I keep my movies though. I’m looking at a change up of the shelves and organisation.

[@ajsmovieplace]

About time they were awarded a nice release

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Absolutely. Also waiting on a nice edition of The Faculty. UK release would be ideal but I think I’ve seen that Scream Factory are releasing it soon in the US. Possible import if we hear nothing for the UK

[@ajsmovieplace]

@@PhillwithadoubleL not seen the Faculty in maybe 20 years. Does it stand up then?

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

@@ajsmovieplace I think it holds up really well. Sure, some of the FX might not carry quite as well but it remains a solidly entertaining movie. Perhaps some of the pop culture references may not carry as well for a modern audience but for me, I get em just fine.

[@scottishgeekguy]

Yes. Yes you need showgirls in your collection.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Thanks for the back up with this my man 🙌🏼 it stays !!

[@iloveblue7920]

Buy only what you want!!!!

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

That’s half my battle with my buying impulses. I feel like I want to buy everything… this is why I have so many still sat sealed.

[@DavidMander-rs4uk]

I had all my titles on both DVD and Blu-ray... Have spent the last four days removing all the duplicate DVD's from the collection... The charity shop has had hundreds of titles!! I can now see what i have much clearly now 👍

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Double dipping 🙌🏼 I’ve done plenty of that too, I got most of my doubles out on a previous video and was shocked with the amount of duplicates. Same as you though, most went off to charity. Feel better for it too… and I don’t miss the doubles.

[@qasimmir7117]

Less collecting, more curating.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Absolutely staying on that path. Still culling out titles from the existing collection. A little slower than when I started but it’s moving. Think there going to be a shelf reorganisation soon which should help pull a few more titles out.

[@qasimmir7117]

@@PhillwithadoubleL You selling that My Cousin Vinny copy by any chance?

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

@@qasimmir7117 my cousin vinny will be staying in my collection. It’s a classic, right !?

[@qasimmir7117]

@@PhillwithadoubleL Great film indeed yes.

[@Aaron-ox8ye]

It's been sad collecting days lately for me. 4ks are super expensive now. Walmart locks everything behind glass, target doesn't have shit, Best Buy gave us collectors a big finger.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I’ve held off a number of 4k releases because of the prices. Happy onto try and wait for the sales. Feeling less impulse to have some of these titles immediately. It is a sad time for collecting. So many stores giving up the physical media. In the uk most supermarkets are pulling back from stocking physical media. On the high street the only real option is HMV (it’s a good option though) I remember when I could hit 3 or 4 places in my local town for the latest movies. Now, there’s not a single one 😔

[@nickthompson4978]

Your just like me a couple years ago in 2015 I was trying to track down weird Al’s last album mandatory fun I call cheap o records and I said yes I’m looking for weird Al’s mandatory fun cd the guy said sorry were all soldout called the next. Day the same thing happend the theird day it happend again boy the album was flying off the shelves. Like hotcakes at cheap o records the forth day I called and low and behold the guy behind the counter at cheap o records saved me a copie of my childhood hero’s weird alls mandatory fun cdhellalouya

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

Damn, how good must that have felt finally getting your hands on that one special item.

[@erikramaekers63]

Showgirls is a cult movie.Keep it.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

It’s not moving on for now. It’s been placed firmly back in that Paul Verhoeven collection. Now I’ve been in that selection of movies I do have a growing watch pile. Suddenly got the urge for Starship Troopers and Robocop

[@UnknownDevil777]

That box set crap man cancel that shit u probably got these movies anyway .RR is a let down of film maker chaps got 4 movies barley to his name 😊 and only one comes witg this cash grab arrow box

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

I do have these movies already. I want the upgrade, I want the extra… extras. I find Rodriguez a fascinating director to listen to. Sure, we might not like all of his movies but I find what he does so interesting. I mean, the guy can film movies in his back yard. My kids are loving his kids movies too. I’m sure there’s at least a couple of his other movies that I’d also go for a cash grab box set on too.

[@iloveblue7920]

Make your mind up, you keep moaning about everything, but who buys it , yeah You, Why buy them if they are gonna stat unopened for months, waste or What??

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

It’s that buying addiction that has me, and very often that fear of missing out driving many purchases.

[@lordoftravel7969]

I'm the same excited about The Terminator and the first Elm Street both for the first time in 4K! Ok, maybe also Captain Phillips in 4K. All of them come in steelbook only which I love but I understand why somebody might want a cheaper standard amaray edition.

[@PhillwithadoubleL]

The best way to collect. Wait for the right title that sparks that excitement. I’m feeling more into the thought of upgrading my favourites rather than stacking my shelves with more titles that are just mediocre to me. I’ll be one of those waiting for a standard amaray case for Terminator and Elm Street. Backed way off from collecting steelbooks.