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Boba Joe

11-28-2002, 04:17 AM

I know several people who have to talk about their gigantic DVD collection all of the time ("I've got 250." "Well, I have 312."). Personally, I go with "quality over quantity"...I only have 75, but they're all the ones I really like. I'd like to get some other movies that I enjoy, but I'm not made of money. Do you guys know anyone who has to constantly remind you of their over-staurated movie collection?

freakandgeek

11-28-2002, 05:16 AM

i know so many people that think they like movies more then me because they have "this many" dvds or videos. well, i just have bills man, and i really hate it when people are like that. like the number of videos or dvds that you have reflect how much you love movies....thats so lame.....people do it with cds too...its so stupid!

freakandgeek

11-28-2002, 05:16 AM

and i just wanted to add that i don't even own one of my favorite movies on video or dvd....and people always are so shocked.... man, i hate that!

Kastman

11-28-2002, 07:55 AM

i dont buy movies ever, i rent them. that way i dont have to pay THAT much and i only want to watch them once. and even if i want to watch it again, it wont add up to the price of a dvd until about the 6th renting.

The Postmaster General

11-28-2002, 08:46 AM

I don't like bragging of any sort. I know that sometimes people are genuinely happy about having something, and might sound like bragging, but that doesn't bother me, because I get like that sometimes.

In turn, I hate it when people point out my number of DVDs - I don't have all that many, but there is this one dude who is totally into material goods.

I BUILT this DVD rack that hides them all away, and I was showing him what I built. Then when I openned it up, he totally started going on about how many DVDs I had. I was like, "So what? Look at what I made. Isn't that cooler than the stuff I went out and bought?"

He didn't even compliment me on my cabinet, but he started asking to borrow DVDs.

charliebobo

11-28-2002, 10:29 AM

You mean you only have 75 DVD's? You suck man, I have 1937346854! :D

Seriously, I also go for quality over quantity, I can't afford to spend 20$ on a movie that I thought was OK or that I haven't seen yet and may not like

Annie Hall

11-28-2002, 12:35 PM

I too try to buy fewer movies that I love than more movies that are there just for the sake of my DVD collection. But, I also think that DVD collections filled with all "serious" films, are very bothersome and do not serve their purpose. Someone I know bought only "films" for his collection, stating that he wanted to have only movies he really loved. Although this makes for a fantastic collection of some of the best movies ever made, there are just some days where you don't want to watch American Beauty over Office Space or Austin Powers.

I believe in quality not quantity...but also a bit of variety.

walking meatloaf

11-28-2002, 03:34 PM

Dvd's are too expensive for me to buy all the time so i usually just buy specific dvd's i want in my collection
I BUILT this DVD rack that hides them all away That sounds cool, where did you get the instructions from or did you just macgyver one up?

freakandgeek

11-29-2002, 03:24 AM

Succubus

11-29-2002, 11:12 AM

I think it's the same when people brag about the capacity that their DVD player has...who cares if it can play DVDs from all over the world/brew coffee/clean the house/perform sexual favours? At the end of the day, unless you're in the industry, a DVD player is a DVD player. As long as it spins those little discs, I really couldn't care less.

And you think that owning thousands of DVDs will make you a better person? I think not. I don't think that the braggers in question realise that it just makes you look like a rather sad, materialistic individual who spends all of the money on one thing and one thing only, and spends day in day out watching inferior movies. Because come on, 3000+ films can't be worth watching ;)

OK, rant over.

The Postmaster General

11-29-2002, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by walking meatloaf
Dvd's are too expensive for me to buy all the time so i usually just buy specific dvd's i want in my collection
That sounds cool, where did you get the instructions from or did you just macgyver one up?

Bob Villa! though mine doesn't look this fancy.

http://www.searshomecenter.com/homecenter/assets/product_images/25756_x.jpg

KcMsterpce

11-29-2002, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by BubbaStrangelove
Bob Villa! though mine doesn't look this fancy.

http://www.searshomecenter.com/homecenter/assets/product_images/25756_x.jpg

WOW!!! Are those movies YOURS?!?! Can I borrow some, please?!

:p ;)

The Postmaster General

11-30-2002, 07:43 AM

I wish my baseboards were that clean ;)

Memento8291

12-03-2002, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Annie Hall
I too try to buy fewer movies that I love than more movies that are there just for the sake of my DVD collection. But, I also think that DVD collections filled with all "serious" films, are very bothersome and do not serve their purpose. Someone I know bought only "films" for his collection, stating that he wanted to have only movies he really loved. Although this makes for a fantastic collection of some of the best movies ever made, there are just some days where you don't want to watch American Beauty over Office Space or Austin Powers.

I believe in quality not quantity...but also a bit of variety.

Quality all the way! But, Annie...what do you mean by "all serious films" If a person wants to collect movies that are close to his or her heart and means something to them, fluffy or serious, they should buy it. I believe you buy those movies for rewatch value and personal enjoyment and gain... and if you don't love a certain movie why would you just "want it for your collection"... sure...do it if it's a hobby or something...but I suppose people collect movies for different purposes. Perhaps your friend finds more practical use out of movies that he can watch over and over...and mean something to him. I also would like to say that the "films" you say he has *should* be the type of movies you should buy. ( to a degree) If you like a run of the mill action/comedy with Jackie Chan...rent it...watch it...enjoy it (maybe) and return it...don't buy it so you can say "look at the new Jackie Chan movie that I'm NEVER gonna watch again!"
But..of course, a less serious "film" such as Office Space makes perfect sense to buy..simply because it's a film like Office Space! :). I dunno...my point is, I think it's respectable for a person to own the more "resourceful" movies to his or her taste...resulting in a smaller number of DVDs...and make their collection more personal.

I would like to say I own about 48 DVDs (yes, I do think this is a bit low...which is why I am constantly adding...but...at a much slower pace than many...hell, I do a lot of things at a slower pace...look at my number of posts...and when I registered ;)) but every one of those 48 DVDs were picked very strategically and thoughtfully...hopefully, resulting in an admirable collection that reflects exactly what kind of a person I am...from goofball comedy to..ahem...American Beauty...

Annie Hall

12-03-2002, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Memento8291
Quality all the way! But, Annie...what do you mean by "all serious films" If a person wants to collect movies that are close to his or her heart and means something to them, fluffy or serious, they should buy it. I believe you buy those movies for rewatch value and personal enjoyment and gain... and if you don't love a certain movie why would you just "want it for your collection"... sure...do it if it's a hobby or something...but I suppose people collect movies for different purposes. Perhaps your friend finds more practical use out of movies that he can watch over and over...and mean something to him. I also would like to say that the "films" you say he has *should* be the type of movies you should buy. ( to a degree) If you like a run of the mill action/comedy with Jackie Chan...rent it...watch it...enjoy it (maybe) and return it...don't buy it so you can say "look at the new Jackie Chan movie that I'm NEVER gonna watch again!"
But..of course, a less serious "film" such as Office Space makes perfect sense to buy..simply because it's a film like Office Space! :). I dunno...my point is, I think it's respectable for a person to own the more "resourceful" movies to his or her taste...resulting in a smaller number of DVDs...and make their collection more personal.

I would like to say I own about 48 DVDs (yes, I do think this is a bit low...which is why I am constantly adding...but...at a much slower pace than many...hell, I do a lot of things at a slower pace...look at my number of posts...and when I registered ;)) but every one of those 48 DVDs were picked very strategically and thoughtfully...hopefully, resulting in an admirable collection that reflects exactly what kind of a person I am...from goofball comedy to..ahem...American Beauty...

Well said. I agree completely. My basic point, was that it is a mistake to only own "serious" films. I mean, sure, I love Office Space with a passion...but as far as my "favorite" movies go...The Usual Suspects is higher on my list. But...this doesn't mean I always *want* to watch the Usual Suspects. Sometimes I need Office Space or Swingers, or something with less intellectual or emotional impact. Something that just makes me feel better about the world, when everyone in the office gets a piece of cake but me.

I didn't mean that you had to go out and buy Rush Hour because it's not a "serious" movie that doesn't have a lot of serious emotions invested in it, simply that one should not restrict themselves to Oscar-worthy dramas when there are some damn fine comedies out there that may not be regarded as "serious" (when you think about it, it's a very groovy time). Basically, try to be on the eclectic side...while still choosing movies that are near and dear to you.

Hope this cleared everything up. ;)

PS. I own a little over 100 DVDs, many of which I really wish I hadn't received for Christmas of last year.

Grebdron

12-03-2002, 05:47 PM

I only own about 10. It won't be 11 until they release Schindler's List. I used to own 100's of movies and in the 5-600 range of cd's. But that's what divorce will do to you.

Moral: Do not get married.

walking meatloaf

12-04-2002, 05:25 AM

Bob Villa! though mine doesn't look this fancy
The closest i get to handyman/home repair shows is home improvement so i guess i'll have to keep on being a lazy ass and buy another rack.

RogueSpear

12-04-2002, 08:25 PM

I never really understood the whole "Look at my wonderful movie collection" obsession. I especially don't understand all the threads over in the DVD forum with people listing all the movies they own and asking other people to rate their collection. I don't understand why anyone would really care what anyone else thought of their movie collection.

Personally, I only buy movies that I know I liked a lot or that I will watch more than once. I never brag about my collection because I know that no one else around me really cares. I have the movies I have because I like them. My fiance always tells me I don't have any happy movies (i.e. comedies). That's because I love horror movies and action movies. I only own like 2 comedies and 1 drama. It's not that I don't like some comedies and drams (although I don't like many) it's just that I watch movies to be entertained and serious movies don't really entertain me.

And now that I've re-read this post I noticed I went way off tangent from the topic. Oh well...I'll shut up now...

Lady Summerisle

12-05-2002, 09:36 AM

The quality over quantity factor.

My vid store has people who come in and buy things like SLAP SHOT 2 just for the hell of it.

In 5 years, no one will care about that film, or SHOWTIME, or whatever new is out. They buy it so they can stock their shelves with films no one wants to watch but it makes them look like they're cool

At a used vid outlet, I bought HARDWARE and THE MANGLER for 5 dollars. Regardless of how bad these may be to some I like them. I also got BLOOD FOR DRACULA and FLEASH FOR FRANKENSTEIN at 80 dollars a pop.

People need to put thought into what they buy as far as movies go. I am not impressed if someone has the entire LETHAL WEAPON COLLECTION along with every STEVEN SEGAL movie. Everyone owns DIRTY DANCING, thus I don't, I can borrow it.

Money is precious in our world, and even though I spend a lot on movies, its not for showing off. I actually watch them.

bowieee

12-09-2002, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Lady Summerisle
The quality over quantity factor.

My vid store has people who come in and buy things like SLAP SHOT 2 just for the hell of it.

In 5 years, no one will care about that film, or SHOWTIME, or whatever new is out. They buy it so they can stock their shelves with films no one wants to watch but it makes them look like they're cool

At a used vid outlet, I bought HARDWARE and THE MANGLER for 5 dollars. Regardless of how bad these may be to some I like them. I also got BLOOD FOR DRACULA and FLEASH FOR FRANKENSTEIN at 80 dollars a pop.

People need to put thought into what they buy as far as movies go. I am not impressed if someone has the entire LETHAL WEAPON COLLECTION along with every STEVEN SEGAL movie. Everyone owns DIRTY DANCING, thus I don't, I can borrow it.

Money is precious in our world, and even though I spend a lot on movies, its not for showing off. I actually watch them.

Lady did you buy Blood for dracula for 80 bucks before the criterion edition?

Mick

12-10-2002, 06:14 AM

Having a DVD player that can play discs from all over the world can be very handy; especially if you want to buy the best available version but live on a small cold island thousands of miles away from Region 1. The other extras would be nice too :D

"People need to put thought into what they buy as far as movies go. I am not impressed if someone has the entire LETHAL WEAPON COLLECTION along with every STEVEN SEGAL movie. Everyone owns DIRTY DANCING, thus I don't, I can borrow it."

While we're all generalising here, I don't get the impression that the kind of people who brag about DVD collections go out buying Segal movies just to fill it up. Sure, some of them probably do; but a lot'll probably buy arthouse/foreign films too.

People look for others' approval for everything, fashion, cars, swedish furniture; so why not movies, too?

What kind of DVD collection defines me as a person?

BakeTheMooCow

12-10-2002, 06:41 AM

I only have three DVDs

I've always collected VHS tapes and when DVDs became popular, I didn't bother buying any. The ones I have are only because of their special features - namely Pulp Fiction, Glengarry GlenRoss and Memento (LE)

Regarding people who brag about their collections.. that doesn't bother me too much. There are so many millions of movies, its no big achievement to buy some of them. When someone tells me about their huge compilation of films, I say "Good for you, but I don't really give a flying fuck"

radikill

12-10-2002, 01:54 PM

I have about 60, and they fall into 2 categories:

1) Movies I like (the vast majority of my collection: about 90%)

2) Movies that I decided to try out because they were dirt cheap - about the same cost as a rental.

But I like that my collection reflects my diverse taste. I've got stuff ranging from Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas to Sling Blade to Jason Goes to Hell. It ain't the size that matters, it's what you do with it. :D

Irene Manor

12-10-2002, 02:04 PM

See, I have poor impulse control, and have bought a couple things I no longer want. For the most part, though, my collection is substantial to me. My biggest problem is I'll really want a certain DVD, then I'll settle for something else when I can't find the one i want. I'm getting more self-control though. I beleive that anyone who is my friend wouldn't think that I was buying DVDs just to brag - I'm pretty conscious of that.

You would be amazed at how many movies I give away during the hollidays.

the movie guy

12-10-2002, 05:37 PM

My roommate's dad has a DVD collection that fills a 4' x 6' x 1' bookshelf, a 3' x 4' x 2' cardbord box, and a 3' x 1' x 1' dresser...

Sorry, is this the wrong topic for that kind of stuff? :D

Just kidding. Why do I care? When my roommate moved out of his dad's house, into my house, we permanently borrowed Fight Club, Starship Troopers, Contact, Dark City, The Cable Guy, Bowfinger, What Dreams May Come, and two or three others. :p

I personally own only five DVDs (The Usual Suspects:SE; A.I.: SE; Boondock Saints; Memento: LE; and Reservoir Dogs: 10th AE - Mr. Pink), and plan to only own about 20 in total. I too will only buy what I know I'll watch again and again and again.

P.S. - My friend's dad has the made-for-tv MERLIN and the made-for-tv THUMB WARS on DVD... :rolleyes:

Succubus

12-11-2002, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Grebdron
I only own about 10. It won't be 11 until they release Schindler's List.

And they believe in taking their time over it, don't they? Schindler's List, aside from being one of my favourite films, is in desperate need of a DVD release- consequently it would probably get more people sat in front of it. The film is a must-see...a term normally attached to eye candy entertainment, but it's nine country miles from that. It's a must-see in the "experience" category.

You think that Mr Spielberg would be all for raking in a little more cash. Come on Steve, share the wealth.

Grebdron

12-11-2002, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Succubus
And they believe in taking their time over it, don't they? Schindler's List, aside from being one of my favourite films, is in desperate need of a DVD release- consequently it would probably get more people sat in front of it. The film is a must-see...a term normally attached to eye candy entertainment, but it's nine country miles from that. It's a must-see in the "experience" category.

You think that Mr Spielberg would be all for raking in a little more cash. Come on Steve, share the wealth.

I think it's because Spielberg is no longer in the "raking in a little more cash" mode. This was a total labor of love for him, and I'm sure he just wants to make sure that the DVD is just right. I don't know if it is really a film that needs "extra's", although that's what would probably make more people buy it. I would pay $100 for just the movie on DVD.

Lady Summerisle

12-11-2002, 05:03 PM

quote:
Lady did you buy Blood for dracula for 80 bucks before the criterion edition?
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BOWIEEE,

I am a horror fan, and value quality. It is the CRITERION COLLECTOR'S ED.

Full of Udo goodness.

Succubus

12-13-2002, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Grebdron
I think it's because Spielberg is no longer in the "raking in a little more cash" mode. This was a total labor of love for him, and I'm sure he just wants to make sure that the DVD is just right. I don't know if it is really a film that needs "extra's", although that's what would probably make more people buy it. I would pay $100 for just the movie on DVD.

Point taken, Grebdron. When you think that Spielberg received no payment for the film, then I suppose releasing a DVD for financial worth isn't terribly high up on his list of priorities. Slapped wrist for me.

I can imagine that if it was to have extras, it would probably be something in the vein of a fact/film documentary. Actually, I think that would be quite essential.

I would happily part with an indecent amount of money for the DVD, even if it was one of the bare boned variety. Some might see that as defying the object. But it's my favourite film of all time...I'm prepared to make some sacrifices ;)

Grebdron

12-13-2002, 11:25 AM

Ditto, all the way around. I would guess the extras would include interviews with survivors, families that lost relatives, etc. I've heard rumblings about some time next year. Let's hope.

blankpage

12-13-2002, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Grebdron

Moral: Do not get married.

Gotcha! ;)

I own a lot of video tapes, but I don't brag about them. I don't have a whole lot of DVD's maybe about 11 or so. I am happy with my collection, beileve it or not.

bowieee

12-15-2002, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by Lady Summerisle
quote:
Lady did you buy Blood for dracula for 80 bucks before the criterion edition?
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BOWIEEE,

I am a horror fan, and value quality. It is the CRITERION COLLECTOR'S ED.

Full of Udo goodness.

Lady Summerisle,

I know your a horror fan. :) I thought the criterion edition is 39.99.

I was about to suggest you go beat down the person who sold it to you for that price.

rushmore beauty

12-19-2002, 01:30 PM

I have 27 DVDs and people on this site have like 300+. I always feel insignificant :(

Lady Summerisle

12-19-2002, 04:27 PM

I thought the criterion edition is 39.99.

I was about to suggest you go beat down the person who sold it to you for that price.

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BOWIEEE,

In Canada, its hard to find those titles because in Ontario, if its not mainstream you have to get it in the States. My vid store has found me films like EQUUS, and FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN.

They have to get it from the U.S., thus the price mark up.

neco82

12-20-2002, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by rushmore beauty
I have 27 DVDs and people on this site have like 300+. I always feel insignificant :(

You feel insignificant? I have no DVDs and 200 movies on tape. No way I'm going to get rid of them, I started that collection in 1998 and I like seeing it grow...

I tend to be very open-minded about movies, so I have a lot of diverse stuff...

So I don't understand all these people that brag about their 300+ collection... it's all about quality and what a person likes, not the quantity

bowieee

12-22-2002, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Lady Summerisle
I thought the criterion edition is 39.99.

I was about to suggest you go beat down the person who sold it to you for that price.

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BOWIEEE,

In Canada, its hard to find those titles because in Ontario, if its not mainstream you have to get it in the States. My vid store has found me films like EQUUS, and FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN.

They have to get it from the U.S., thus the price mark up.

Cant you get it shipped to you via amazon.com?

Lady Summerisle

12-22-2002, 10:28 PM

Bowieee,

I don't have a credit card and I think that they're about two years old now, so I've gotten enough watchings of Blood and Flesh to warrant the price.

I don't trust credit cards.

Klownzilla

12-23-2002, 01:24 PM

I too am a "quality over quantity" person. I'm a horror DVD collector but that doesn't mean that I buy every single one that's available on DVD. If I did, then I'd constantly need money. I only get the ones that I really enjoy. Another thing is that I'm a Godzilla fan/collector. I don't mean to brag, but I have every Godzilla movie on VHS, with a few on DVD. Not all G movies are my favorite, but I bought them to add to the collection.

Invincible

12-23-2002, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Bobajoe
I go with "quality over quantity"...I only have 75, but they're all the ones I really like.

Yup, I only have 55 or so DVD's and those are the only movies I like too, that's why I bought....I hate it when people brag about their collections, fucking show offs!

http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=invincible

bowieee

12-23-2002, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Lady Summerisle
Bowieee,

I don't have a credit card and I think that they're about two years old now, so I've gotten enough watchings of Blood and Flesh to warrant the price.

I don't trust credit cards.

LS I used to be like you, wary. But trust me once I started purchasing at amazon the selection of music and movies that I could pick from became almost limitless. Think of all the bill Paxton movies you could get........................... ITs all encrypted and Ive been using them for over 2 years with out anything rearing its ugly head via my credit bills.