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Streaming vs physical media?

I have recently reverted back to collecting/consuming most of my films via physical media. I do still stream but have become frustrated with many aspects, from titles not being available to buffering problems to not actually ‘owning’ digital copies purchased. Yes, streaming can be convenient but I missed having things like special features to pore through for my favourite films. Just wondered if anyone else goes ‘old school’ or combines both or does everyone stream their content at present?

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6 Comments

shaunnicolson

Sep 28, 2022

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I am a bit of both. I like streaming as theres so much available that I can stream whenever the mood takes me but If I truly love a film I will buy it physically to get the special features. I’m a sucker for a director’s commentary 😂.

shaunnicolson

Sep 30, 2022

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Paul! You fool! There’s some cracking directors commentaries (admittedly there’s a lot of shit ones) but for films that you’re interested in the making of (like John Carpenter and Kurt Russell on The Thing) or just for having a fun time (Brian Blessed on Flash Gordon or Robert Downey aunt not breaking character for Tropic Thunder) there’s a whole range of really cool ones. i usually treat them like a podcast and listen when I’m in the middle of pissing about on the internet or doing some admin. It makes the time fly! Anyway, to catagorize films I love I don’t have a system as such but more of a feeling. For Example, I own Tenet which isn’t my favourite film by any stretch but I knew I’d want to watch it multiple times to get all the nuances and secrets and know it looks and sounds stunning in 4K. i also always buy DC films because of the sheer spectacle and I want them in the best possible quality and be able to watch them whenever I want, even if the wifi is down. I actually don’t own some of my favourite films in 4k simply because I know the quality won’t warrant it. Like Chinatown, I love it (Roman Polanski is scum i know but Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway and Robert Towne’s amazing script are reasons to love it) but I only own the standard collectors blu ray because I used to have the special edition dvd but it was basically the same quality, same extras and the film is more about dialogue and storytelling than spectacle so I doubt I’ll ever upscale. Does any of that make sense? haha

Jamie Russell

Oct 01, 2022

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I love a good audio commentary too! Paul, you are missing out! ANY Carpenter/Russell track is pure gold and I also love This is Spinal Tap with all the cast staying in character throughout. You can get some really fascinating and revealing ones - just Google best commentary tracks to avoid the crap ones.

Paul Mayers

Oct 02, 2022

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Well colour me super intrigued.... I mean it is pretty much like an exclusive podcast episode 😂 I think it is just the fact of having to put the film in to listen to it.... I just don't have the time with Woody running around. 😫 But I am going to find a way god damn it!!!!

I can imagine Tenet is gorgeous in 4K! 😍 Most steelbooks come with 4k, blu-ray & DVD nowadays so it is quite handy for any occasion.

Paul Mayers

Sep 28, 2022

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I am certainly a hybrid! This never used to be the case, but now to make things easier on my bank balance I will only ever buy Steelbooks I rate a 9 or higher.... That is still a whopping 290 Steelbooks I own mind you 🤣! But as for streaming platforms, I LOVE THEM. They have opened our world so much to discovering gems that would have been impossible to discover without them. I LOVE the cinema too, but sometimes there is nothing better than just sitting in front of my 4k TV and enjoying a film on streaming or steelbook with no distractions and the option to stop for a second to make a nice cuppa. 😍