Physical Media is Better Than Streaming

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

Massive respect that the younger generation is so aware about old media, cameras, gear, etc and they give it well deserved attention! I learn more about my old stuff then I did back then. Amazing..

[@DominicHalsey-du2cr]

Physical media will never die out. I'm a big collector dvd and blu rays since day one. These streaming companies want to control what you watch on their platforms, but that is the reason why you want to own the physical copy. You nailed everything I was thinking to say in the video.

[@AlexTate-gw5js]

Sadly it’s pretty much already dead. I don’t have much hope. Too many people are not only complacent about not owning anything and being controlled by cooperations, they actually prefer it.

[@AAa-qd8hb]

Physical media is still King. 😊.

[@Scifi4life]

No

[@jacksong8131]

Yes even more so now. Who the hell wants all those ads when you're already paying for it monthly???

[@Patriot1791-BOR]

The worst part about Digital media is you never truly own it and it can be change or delete it at anytime. On an unrelated note has anyone read the book 1984?

[@Introvert_2001]

@@Patriot1791-BOR Exactly! I heard about the movie and the book 1984. Would you recommend it? Is the movie good as the book?

[@Patriot1791-BOR]

@Introvert_2001 Yes the film is really good the one that was made in believe it or not the year 1984, but you get a bit less of the main character's job but other than that it is a faithful adaptation.

[@thelastmelon9446]

I'm sad you didn't mention all the pixelation that appears during dark scenes even with a 4K stream. It's so annoying and is something that is completely absent when watching even on a lowly 480p DVD

[@stonedvillain79]

Noticed this just recently watching Dune 2. During a fight scene where the desert goes dark, the pixilation of the black is worse than 'Goldeneye' on the N64. I'm removing all streaming services when contacts run out. It's a misrepresentation of the ability of streaming to call it 'HD' when it's below dvd quality.

[@skywalkerhunter95]

8:06 a bit off topic, but i miss one aspect of the art of DVD menu that when you press "stop", it will replace your DVD home screen to the film's poster or artwork, so your TV diaplays a wallpaper from the movie. i have several titles, first saw that on Empire of the Sun DVD. sadly, newer players also stop supporting this simple yet fascinating feature...

[@spartanJared91]

Not to mention it's cheaper than paying for every streaming service every month. You only have to buy the movie or show once. Unless you choose to upgrade from dvd to blu ray to 4k.

[@Introvert_2001]

Yes! Especially true when rewatching a movie.

[@michaeldietz2648]

Very true as somebody that has been collecting movies for 20 years I am so happy that I have 0 streaming bills, now I buy 5 to 10 movies a year depending on what comes out that I like.

[@eternalhalloween1]

I use DVD 📀 because it will play in my DVD player, my laptop, or my tablet for that matter. 📀 But to be honest, I am starting to see the advantage of going to amazon and buying the film digitally. Some films are only available that way.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

I only buy physical media ,cancelled all my streaming services after Covid finished . Jumped back into physical media to enjoy in my dedicated home cinema 👌👌

[@CDbiggen]

Went back to collecting physical media again this year, so much better. What tipped me over the edge is starting Aliens and being given a trigger warning on how this all time classic may contain stereotypes, language, and attitudes that are considered offensive today.

[@Introvert_2001]

That's crazy. I never noticed anything offensive in Aliens. I'll always laugh when Hudson tells Vasquez:"Have you ever been mistaken for a man" and she answers:"No, have you?" If they filmed today, she would have said:"Did you just assume my gender"? Aliens predicted two genders in 2179 when the film takes place but here we are today, people already believing in double digits ammount of genders.

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

Crazy to see that physical media peaked 2 decades ago..

[@bryanrizzo9377]

I always have and still love physically owning movies eventhough as far as them being on shelves in stores like Target and Best Buy is winding down and only being sold in stores for special occasions like Black Friday or during the christmas holiday season. I've been purchasing physical movies brand new on either Ebay or Amazon lately. I can still watch movies I purchased on the ps4 before they stopped selling movies in summer of 2021 and I enjoy that but you never know if your content will get stripped off due to Sony going out of business with the Playstation services and that would be pretty disappointing for Playstation fans including myself who still have purchased movie content to watch on the ps4.

[@K9Iyce]

The "Hays Code" was abandon in 1968 and was replaced by the modern film rating system. As someone who has been learning about film for years and is trying to be part of the indie scene, I have honestly never heard of the Hays code til now. It's honestly very interesting, but it didn't last too long.

[@Introvert_2001]

Yes, it's why you never hear cursing in movies until the late 60s. Hays code was replaced by MPAA rating and after getting rid of Hays code, filmmakers pushed boundaries in ways previously unthinkable. It resulted emergence of horror slashers (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), morally complex characters (The French Connection, The Godfather), ultra violence (Last house on the Left)... a lot of these films would be problematic today but back in the 70s, a lot of things were allowed on film. The transition into the 1980s did signal a shift in mainstream Hollywood toward more commercial, family-friendly movies driven by the rise of the blockbuster and conservative Reagan era. I'm very influenced by the 70s cinematography and I love its grittiness. Today's movies along with social media content is all about escapism from reality and pure entertainment. From one aspiring filmmaker to another, Good luck!

[@K9Iyce]

@Introvert_2001 idk I'm pretty conflicted on that statement. There are films today, like extremely modern that have pushed the boundaries that make Texas chainsaw massacre look like child's play. Terrifier 3 is the obvious example. I think the conversation of how most films never past the PG-13 rating is a question that deserves to be had. Maybe the question is "does keeping a film rated pg-13 hurt its value?"

[@Hicks-g1m]

Physical media will always rule games CD's movies tv shows

[@Introvert_2001]

I agree. And Michael Biehn is one of the most underrated actors. He was awesome in The Terminator and Aliens. They always had to kill his character for some reason.

[@caribmi6247]

He also played in the awesome movie called Navy Seals. You should check it out

[@bazblackadder]

Very much in agreement with everything here. Another obvious advantage is that physical media is still available when an internet connection is down. Streaming, naturally by its very nature, is not. Also, streaming is becoming a victim of its own success, studios that made/make movies may see how popular the likes of Netflix or Apple TV are, and make their own dedicated streaming service. Their intellectual properties will then be moved there, and will be gone from the main streaming services. Once you buy physical media, its always available.

[@LordDementus1987]

Even when an internet connection is working, I've seen where services do not. I have had this frequently with Vudu/FN so much that I refuse to use the service anymore. All my code redemptions and rentals are done through Apple. And if they won't let me use Apple for a code, it gets sold.

[@willnoiles2001]

I still buy books, CDs and BluRays (or DVDs or 4Ks). I rarely watch streamed movies. Nothing compares to the tactile fee. But when it comes to what’s wrong with ‘Home Alone,’ I have one answer: Macaulay Culkin! (I realize this isn’t a popular response but the logical one.😉)

[@jeremiahmichael87]

I still buy CDs, DVDs, and Blurays. I’m even thinking about starting a smaller collection of VHS and cassette tapes

[@Introvert_2001]

That's awesome! I just bought 16 new DVDs for 25€, most come with special features. I think I'm gonna need more space.

[@LordDementus1987]

i rent on apple and buy blu ray to own. quality is better.

[@iloveblue7920]

Can you please send this to John Campea

[@goticogordo]

rare to find a channel like this where the person does not live in the US, what websites do you use to buy online? besides amazon and ebay cause that is the ones i use since i dont know any others, in the us u have alot of sites, here in europe i dont know any

[@Introvert_2001]

I use websites from my country which unfortunately aren't available internationally.

[@Jrriverstone]

Streaming is better 1. Easy to buy and access 2. Faster to play 3. Mobile for travel 4. No damage do disc 5. Save shelf space 6. Watch the rest of the movie in another room. 7. Air play at family or friends 8. Image is very close UHD 9. Easier to Upgrade HD to UHD to 8k 10. No trailers or menus to wait for 11. Listen or watch anywhere

[@fclefjefff4041]

I wish people would grow up and learn that "better" is subjective. For some people (like me), physical media is king. For others (people with less disposable income, or people who are basic, fickle bandwagon jumpers), streaming is king. They can and will continue to coexist. It isn't a contest.

[@PqV72MT4]

DVD good. Streaming evil.

[@rikiishitoru8885]

If only they could make physical media more affordable

[@Introvert_2001]

Second hand physical media is usually more affordable but new sealed films are still expensive regardless the fact that Dvd was released way back in 1996 and Blu-Ray in 2006. Vinyl records were in same position about 15 years ago but cheaper while today I see records selling for over $50.

[@24kHERTZ]

For me, upgrading to Blu-ray over DVD is absolutely worth the investment, especially since it can be done relatively inexpensively by purchasing second-hand, for example, on eBay. The jump in quality from Blu-ray to 4K UHD discs, however, is less compelling. Most new 4K discs cost over £25, while a well-mastered Blu-ray can still look stunning. In contrast, 4K discs sometimes fall short when the mastering is only average. Blu-rays, on the other hand, typically hover around the £15 mark-and can be found for much less on eBay.

[@Scifi4life]

It's cheap. 10 bucks for movies.

[@rikiishitoru8885]

@@Scifi4life 10 bucks for movie, not movies