LOSING the PASSION to COLLECT MOVIES

[@4KDRAY]

Y'all ever noticed once a video gains some traction the weirdos and trolls come out in full force? Followed by the "cant afford it" crowd when its those types of videos 😂😂😂what a pathetic bunch

[@LordDementus1987]

I can certainly afford 4K. But I think some of the prices they are asking are just ridiculous. Even for just standard editions, $25-30 is a bit much, especially for movies I have already bought 2 or 3 times already. Add to that 4K Blu-ray players which there are only like 4 or 5 on the market and they're pretty much all over $300 still. And none of them can seem to make one that doesn't skip on 4K discs.

[@reyrey5250]

Collect the movies you love! I think we all have a 10 - 20 range of our absolute favorite movies that we can watch multiple times in the year.

[@DAVIDDIGS]

I can relate. I collect a lot but not as much as others I subscribe to. I’m one of those who isn’t opposed to streaming a movie, but I like having a physical copy. Prices keep going up incrementally, and we’re seeing a lot of titles recycling every couple of years. My resolution for 2025 was to cut way back on movie and vinyl purchases.

[@4KDRAY]

I won't lie and don't care what someone else thinks or has to say the prices going up is what's making me slow down on Day 1 purchases. At this point it has to be my absolute favorite titles.

[@GeeksFeelingGood]

My collection from the start is only my must haves. I have a decent superhero and sci fi collection going, with some fantasy, action, and drama on the side.

[@4KDRAY]

Nice!! Diversity is what makes all of our collections unique and the best

[@Cameronofdune]

Great video! I considered myself a minimalist collector, and tend to buy around 10-12 movies per year… I’m not adverse to streaming or buying a movie digitally either (I use Apple TV+), which a lot of people in this space seem to be. Less is more in my opinion, I feel it allows you to appreciate what you have more! 👍

[@4KDRAY]

It's good you don't get caught up in the FOMO or desire to buy on a weekly basis. We all collect in a different way that makes our collections unique.

[@m1ss_Jess]

Now that I discovered 1/2 price Tuesday at the theater. I see what I want for under $7. And think will I buy this on physical format. So far wicked and babygirl I would buy to own. I only collect what I know I would watch, horror, thrillers etc. It’s very much a keep up with the jones these days, and with the prices going up that’s not very sustainable way to collect.

[@4KDRAY]

It's easy to fall into the "I have to grab it trap" whether you create content or see people post pictures on social media, many people will fall victim and say "I'll just grab" based off the temptation and these studios and distributors know it. Of course, we should support as much as we can, but at some point, you really gotta ask yourselves, "Is this title worth almost $40 to me?"

[@Binbuster]

I agree I have done the same thing!

[@tonyo2212]

Its crazy that this subject still comes up. For me, physical media has more than one purpose. And maybe because im a 80s baby, I miss walking down Blockbuster Isles and blind renting movies just based on the cover art. I have a small peice of that feeling at home. Blind buying is freaking awesome, especially when its a film that I missed growing up and I end up really enjoying. And if the movie sucked, then its an easy sell on ebay. I collect for nostalgia, watching one of my favorite films cleaned up and scanned for 4k and hearing it in the best way possible (Atmos); its like a whole new experience and the best part is, its mine. Streaming is so unreliable. People collect some crazy things, since forever. I just bought a VHS for the 1st time since 90s, and its awesome. My collection has seasons...😂. You wont find a single Christmas movie on my shelf these days, all tucked away until after thanksgiving. Thats just me and its fine, because its my collection. I love how my shelfs are constantly revolving and evolving. Live long Physical Media! 💪

[@4KDRAY]

80s baby here also(82), but for me, renting a blind buy for $5 was so much easier than paying $35+ new for one. BB was definitely a great experience, more so with video games for me. There's nothing wrong with blind buying or anyway of collecting. It's what makes all of our collections unique and the best individually. Many hobbies have their low points or topics of discussion that mean more to some than others, such as video games not being in store and going mostly digital, or automakers moving away from big block engines and going electric. It's just a cycle that'll always be a topic of discussion.

[@Music.Movies.67]

Whats awesome about vhs they are very, very poor picture quality especially on big screen tvs, waste of money vhs

[@73ocampo]

Hello from Oregon, I just purchased Seven 4K steelbook for myself. That's pretty much it for me. What has made a big issue or decision was my local Best Buy stopped selling 4K's. Thank you for the video.

[@4KDRAY]

That honestly hurt me a lot as well. Not being able to go instore and see items in hand and make impulse buys has put a dampen on the hobby for me. Walmart has not really stepped in and made a difference in my area. If I'm being honest, the shelves are either always half empty, or the store doesn't have many 4Ks at all.

[@73ocampo]

@@4KDRAY I agree, we now go to the theater once a week or so. Can't beat $5 ticket Tuesdays LOL!

[@Graphicxtras1]

I am always re-evaluating my collecting, it has changed. If I look at my collection from 20 years ago to 10 years ago to now, it has changed and hardly got anything from 20 years ago. I doubt if my passion for getting a new bluray etc will die but realisation that at 60 odd, only limited time to see everything I have and also see the films I want to see. So a bit more decluttering at the moment, just to a more core of the films I like instead of everything. Same with books and comics and lots of other things, just not physical media. Will still love them though

[@papa_sloth_gaming547]

I just collect movies that I would watch more than once. Simple!

[@matthewkeller4218]

I lost my passion for a few years... then it came back. Things fluctuate.

[@movie_av_impulse]

4k was really built for action, horror, and sci-fi. In ny opinion 12:54 i can feel you on the fact im much for hesitant on what movie I'm buying.. also I don't want to start making. I went into debt videos over movies. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Just my thoughts. Plus ill ask people like you, jerry, etc people that don't lie and see if the upgrade is worth it or should I just stay with the Blu-ray. It pays to have friends that speak the truth.

[@4KDRAY]

We'll all have different viewing experiences at the end of the day. Some people are ok with movies such as T2, Aliens, and True Lies, and are they wrong for actually liking the transfers? NO!!! It's their opinion and taste... It may be a little baffling, but they aren't wrong for liking it.

[@Binbuster]

I agree with this and I would like to throw in older black and white films too

[@Krshna28]

I think people burn themselves out by buying too much stuff they'll never watch. Also, collecting best enjoyed being a slow long-term thing. Music collectors have curated their collections sometimes over 50 years. It's also best to evaluate one's collection to take out stuff that no longer interests and never gets watched.

[@D82J]

I agree with that first statement. A good part of the slow long-term is once you get those titles that you didn't rush to grab Day 1 you feel like you just got it for a steal of a deal later. Many collectors wait until BF and holiday to pick up those titles they weren't that hesitant to grab early on and that's a great way to build the collection and save some bucks. No way is the right way, you do what's best for you individually and say screw you to those that act like you must not be able to afford being a collector for not doing it the way they choose to.

[@SDAONE]

I feel you. I made a choice moving fwd to only buy select titles. I've been past the point of having more movies than I can watch for the next few years.

[@4KDRAY]

Most of my steelbooks aren't open, and I feel like I need to open them and give each title a watch. I feel like I've wasted money by not watching them and could have saved money by getting them later on sale or used. I'm not here to have multiple titles in shrink wrap, nor am I buying with resale on my mind.

[@MattVs_Movies]

Totally agree with all you have said, feel like I have got off the treadmill

[@FilmverzamelaarVincent]

I feel myself moving on slowly to buying other things then movies like figurines,books and so on we all change with the times and thats ok

[@4KDRAY]

Absolutely, I also fill in time with car stuff and video games. All of the physical media is dying, and other topics are cyclical and won't stop

[@AustinStPierre]

I’m definitely buying much less these days (and I typically bought about 10 titles a month). Like you mentioned, I generally am content with where my collection is, so will only really pick something up if it’s through a gift or goes on sale. I do still blind buy often, especially with foreign stuff that fits the genres I generally love the most! This year I’m making a point to focus more on watching my collection than growing it, I don’t rewatch my movies as often as I like. Thanks for the interesting discussion man!

[@poolboyinla]

Modern movies just are not good.

[@LordDementus1987]

2024, especially, was a very weak year for movies. I think I saw maybe 2 or 3 new films that I felt were worth buying. Wild Robot, Godzilla -1.0 (this actually came out in 2023), A Quiet Place: Day One... I saw a bunch of stuff, most if it is stuff I don't have a need to see again.

[@rayleighsmovies7152]

I wouldn't say it's a lose in passion in wanting to collect movies for me. It's more or less that movies, amongst other things, are becoming too expensive. I am forced to buy less or a lesser format because prices of everything are just too high. So, I am now sticking to only buying what I really want and what I know I'll watch more than once. Blind buying or buying movies I dont like to complete a collection is at an all time low for me.

[@4KDRAY]

There are still quite a few 4K announcements I'd be extremely happy to see get announced, but I'll be honest and say between the announcement and actual release day the excitement wears off and it just becomes a "well here it is" thing and on to the next.

[@LordDementus1987]

The prices are ruining it for me. Especially when a lot of these 4K upgrades are a pretty minimal upgrade in terms of picture or sound quality. I do have a few that I felt were worth it, but I've seen a lot that really are imo not.

[@DrakonR]

Lately there's been quite a few with zero sound upgrade.. like w t f.

[@LordDementus1987]

@@DrakonR Which ones were not worth it in your opinion? I have only bought three this year so far... Terminator, The Abyss and Rush on 4K. The first two I felt were worth it, Rush was not. In fact, the old Blu-ray is better imo unless you need Dolby Atmos.

[@DrakonR]

@@LordDementus1987 se7en is one that comes to mind. Don't even get the Blu Ray 7.1 audio. We get the original dvd release of 5.1. I think Zodiac is a bit of a let down too. James Cameron gets way to much flack for his 4k releases, as I agree the Terminator and The Abyss look great. I also think Aliens is one of the best 4k releases too. Sharp, detailed, and color fixes.

[@LordDementus1987]

@@DrakonR I looked over some comparisons with SE7EN. I see there were some justified AI changes done. But it looks lightly DNR'd to me, unless that's just how it comes through over KZbin with the screenshots. They changed the colors a bit here and there. But I heard that the audio was remastered and most of the action is pushed to the front. So it seems like it was a downgrade compared to the DVD which had DTS-ES 6.1 or the Blu-ray which I think had DTS-HD MA 7.1. I never looked at Zodiac because it is just the theatrical cut. I've had the Director's Cut Blu-ray for years and am happy with it. Terminator and The Abyss probably could have been better, but I am happy with them. They're enjoyable and I can get rid of that old 4:3 widescreen DVD finally.

[@ramandeepsekhon-nn6ps]

Hidalgo is my Blind Buy but now my Favourite Movie after Jurassic Park …I have always 300 movies In my collection..

[@trevormaurer3684]

It now has to be something really special to consider collecting or I cannot be bothered . As an example Warner archives are a releasing a collection of Widescreen Tom and Jerry Shorts next Month apart from that I have no plans to purchase anything for the for seeable future

[@4KDRAY]

👍🏾 grab only what you know is truly worth your time and money. Nothing wrong with that at all.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

I only buy selected titles on 4k

[@patrickpatel5527]

Keep them for the future . Good investment if they appreciate in value

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

I dont buy as much as i use to. Im happy with what i have . An only buy when its something i really want. Also sold over 5k last year. As its movies i didnt really like or liked but was one time watch. I usually go back and rewatch the same movies over and over. Regardless what i still have sealed in the collection.

[@chrismauro8393]

5k in money amount or 5k distinct titles sold?

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

@chrismauro8393 sold around 5k in titles

[@chrismauro8393]

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[@4KDRAY]

Yep, all the time! I sit there like I'm going to watch something different, look through everything, and then go with what I seen 10x because I know the feeling I'll have watching it.

[@4KMediaGuy]

With prices going up it doesn’t help and made it easier for me to skip alot of titles and when I do want something preordering or trying to find it is a mission now lol there is titles I want but im not how I use to be to have day 1

[@4KDRAY]

Yep, same. I've been falling way back from grabbing a bunch of titles that I feel like I'd like to have it, but it's not a must-have. Now, for me, it's a must-have 95% of the time.

[@movie_av_impulse]

We are in the same boat 😅

[@jonrobinson3262]

I'm cutting down buying this year as I've realised I won't have enough time to watch all my collection more than once

[@4KDRAY]

Same here by the time I get off work and get home time goes by so fast. I relax for just a moment, maybe cook, and it's about time to get ready for the next day. If sports is on, I try to watch that before a movie, I can't watch a replay of live sports.

[@Music.Movies.67]

You don't really need hundreds of movies you will never get around to watching them unless you are sat in front of a tv 24 -7 for years and years. In reality most movies be sat on shelves collecting dust. I have smaller collection of real favourite movies about 60 in total and even those I hardly get around to watching.

[@4KDRAY]

95% On a shelf library style, yet many go crazy over artwork that won't be displayed or touched for who knows how long. I guess it's the thought of them knowing they own it, nothing wrong with it.

[@commonwealthcommunitywatch6036]

ALL collectors reach this epiphany at some point...I have. You just don't have the passion you once did, mixed with completing something that is no longer fun and you want to sell it all. It's normal, every collector gets here. also, 2024 as well as some recent years, movies aren't really good anymore. Very rare is there a great film or show that comes out, Hollywood is creatively bankrupt and creativity is lost. Most movies are cash grabs or nostalgia-bait. It's only obvious movie collecting is slowly dying out.

[@4KDRAY]

This guy gets it! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽ALL OF US have been there at some point in time. It's a cyclical feeling for collectors in many hobbies.

[@damondelgado4603]

No one likes a quitter.

[@jacobkrehbiel8426]

"Love for cinema" can't pay the bills.

[@4KDRAY]

Or some of these people who left comments just don't share the same thoughts or passion as others. Who knows, and who really cares? That's their business 🤷🏾‍♂️ "It's just movies"- Jagoda_blu7

[@gregory3499]

Lmao