"I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ...

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on July 25, 2006 at 12:59:16

In Reply to: Thank you for clarifying posted by Analog Scott on July 25, 2006 at 08:19:05:

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

>>> "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. 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).

AuPh

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Topic - "Moviegoers who choose no longer to go to the movies but opt instead for takeout." - clarkjohnsen 14:42:14 07/24/06 (11)

I still go to the movies with eye to see what's worth getting on DVD later on. - oscar 14:57:21 07/25/06 (0)

Not to mention... - DWPC 13:55:29 07/25/06 (0)

Not exactly sure what we are supposed to agree with. nt - Analog Scott 16:48:12 07/24/06 (6)

*Clearly*, that watching DVDs is preferred to going out to the movies. - clarkjohnsen 07:57:17 07/25/06 (4)

Thank you for clarifying - Analog Scott 08:19:05 07/25/06 (3)

"I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... - Audiophilander 12:59:16 07/25/06 (2)

Re: "I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... - AudioHead 10:24:11 07/29/06 (0)

Re: "I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... - Analog Scott 17:46:09 07/25/06 (0)

LOL! Neither is Clark, more than likely! (nt) - Audiophilander 21:46:56 07/24/06 (0)

Too late for me! - David S. 15:55:23 07/24/06 (1)

Funny, I have trouble keeping up - Analog Scott 16:49:46 07/24/06 (0)

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"I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... - Audiophilander 12:59:16 07/25/06 (2)

Re: "I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... - AudioHead 10:24:11 07/29/06 (0)

Re: "I am also in that particular minority." - As was Philip K. Dick when Spielberg got hold of his story, but ... - Analog Scott 17:46:09 07/25/06 (0)

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