Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Analog Scott (A) on July 25, 2006 at 17:46:09

In Reply to: "I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... posted by Audiophilander on July 25, 2006 at 12:59:16:

"...your point about LA offering more choices in screening venues and variety of film fare is certainly worth noting. I suspect that most folks still like to go out to the movies ocassionally in spite of the increased number of annoyances (in addition to the aforemention babies, cell phones and gum on the floor & seats,"

Gum on the floor is part of the charm. ;-) Call me nostalgic. I can live wihout the babies and cell phones.

" there's the agonizing spate of "pre-show 'entertainment'" crapola that gets more offensive by the day)."

it has goten over the top. Ironically this is a growing problem on DVDs.

" But DVDs allow film lovers to become film collectors, to build a library of favorite films when opportunities for viewing a wider array of films that exist in other parts of the country are fewer in one's area."

Oh I get that and I am not suggesting one shoudl not buy and collect DVDs. I just don't get favoring the DVD experience over the Movie experience.

>>> "I can't see why any movie lover would rather stay at home and watch crappy DVDs." <<<

"Because there are a lot of great movies available on DVD (and NOT all DVDs are "crappy") that aren't readily available for view at your local Bijou; especially for those of us who are into classic films, extended versions or Director's cuts."

Well since I think the video medium is inherently crappy we disagree on all DVDs being crappy. give me the big screen any day. Since we have a rich revival house envirement here in L.A. I am always looking to see clasics on the big screen. But of course DVDs are a great resource.

" BTW, my wife and I still go to the cinema frequently, but I often find myself more interested in when a movie I really LIKE is coming out on DVD (see my system profile and you'll see why)."

I just can't see myself dividing my resources between home theater and Home stereo. So all the money goes toward the stereo.