I have all the movies and tv shows in the world (even the rare lost ones befire the 1930s) and I can too watch them whenever I want and that's called piracy 👀) (Also I didn't spend 1000s of dollar on some cheap copy of a movie that I will only watch once and forget lol)
Dvd extras really deserve more attention. Oftentimes they bring up whole another side of the movie/series, all the different kind of work that went into it, starting with writing, directing and acting, ending with the music and sounds, special effects, animating, dresses and makeup, working with animals, finding references irl for the most interesting and versitale subjects, the list goes on... you learn so much, not just from the story, but about the whole industry. It's so fascinating and it's literally beginning to be a type of lost media for many movies/serieses.
i have been collecting since i can remember and i use to love to collect vhs as well until i went and started collecting dvds. i love all forms of physical media even music. great vid!!
Been collecting DVD's since 1999 and Blu Rays since 2008. I have found some blu rays back from the 2008-2011 period no longer work. I get unknown disc and is on several players. One was still sealed so brand new. :( I still have DVD's from 1999 that work.
I'v started collecting last year,at this point i have already so much to watch that i don't need streaming anymore,i bought the most used to stay in a budget.Streaming is very easy to use but also very boring in the end.
I think streaming sites might end up as “rental” sites where people pay for a month or two to watch a specific show then cancel. Plus, blurays have so much extra content on them, you never run out.
i miss DVD menus, they used to be so creative. the first run of Die Hard had the different selections going through various parts of the Nakatomi building. First run of Ghostbusters was a section of New York and various buildings were the selections.
I like dvd menu's likeback years ago but now don't want to wait 30 seconds to just to press play film. I played Blue Thunder and it has the annoying thing of when the disc is stopped, it goes back to the menu. I like it when it plays the film straight away (warner bros) and can access the menu from pressing the men button
The majority of people never collected physical media for movies. That's true during VHS era, DVD era and the Blu Ray and 4K Blu Ray era. Many people had small collections of movies, maybe 30 or less. Many people only ever rented or waited for the movies to be free on TV. But, I would even venture to say that many people never even rented videos themselves, opting just for TV or the occasional watch party as a friend's house. When Netflix started their streaming service, they had a full collection just like Blockbuster. They also didn't require special equipment (other than what the user already had for other purposes). So, Netflix found an untapped new market of people that never owned or rented movies (or at least, never owned that many movies and infrequently rented). Today, those people are still the core of their audience. So, streaming will never feel the impact of a return to physical media, at least for Netflix. Other struggling services may be impacted. However, 2023 and 2024 taught us that collecting is important since the content on streaming services are so unreliable. I never stopped collecting. I'm also hopeful others return to collecting, and still others discover it for themselves now.
For sure, I still have Peacock and Netflix. However, I think if streamers keep hiking prices but content remains unreliable or low quality, I think renting on Vudu or Amazon will make a comeback.
I had Netflix at the beginning when they sent you dvds because you could rent obscure movies that weren't available at any local movie store. I also had a huge VHS collection now I have a huge dvd collection. Cheers!
@@dansPov Most (not all) movies I buy have digital copies available with them, so my Vudu ::cough:: I mean my Fandango collection is growing without much extra effort from me.
I agree. I feel like most people bought movies for a handful of reasons. 1. Classic movies, especially seasonal classics. Things like Christmas movies get watched over and over. People bought those, not rented. 2. Children’s movies. Kids tend to like to rewatch things. When I was a kid, it was things like Pokemon or Disney on VHS. 3. Franchise Fans. Let’s say you are a Star Trek fan, or a Star Wars fan or something like that. You’re going to buy the tape. You already watched it 4-5 times before on TV and maybe once in theater. You can’t want to watch it every couple of months. Also, don’t forget in the VCR era, lot’s of people taped things from broadcast or cable TV.
Those paper sleeves are called slipcovers. I used to collect them, but I stopped years ago. Some are very, very valuable. I sold off my Vinegar Syndrome slipcovers (slips only, no discs) for over $1,000.
Have been collecting since VHS, every new generation I start upgrading for better quality and leaner packaging. Just spent over 400 at Barnes & Noble because they had a sale and have a better movie and TV selection than most stores.
I only stream movies that are exclusive to streaming. Like a Netflix original movie. Because I doubt they'll ever get a physical release. But if I want to watch a movie, I'm going to buy a physical copy. TV shows I'm a little less worried about physical or streaming. It's pretty much whatever is easier for me when it comes to a show. But movies it's physical all the way unless streaming the only way to watch it
What streaming services need to stop doing is * stop chasing people that share passwords its their choice their money * add better content * stop removing every good show after 1-2 seasons
I digitized my family's entire DVD collection (over 2k movies and a few box sets of shows), and most things I don't have that I want to watch I can get access to at my local library for free, or buy from walmart for a few bucks
The real sucky thing is when a movie isn't available on streaming or physically easily. The movie Heavy Traffic from 1973 is one of my favourite animated movies but it's not available on any streaming platforms as far as I know and the bluray is out of print and expensive second hand.
Streaming and physical both have their perks and setbacks. Streaming means less clutter and can be seen on TV, computers and mobile devices, convenient and easier for younger kids or people with severe disabilities to use, but are only viewable with internet, certain movies and shows can be delisted, things will change or be removed on subscriptions and how much money you spend each month. Physical means viewable offline, ability to resell and there's media that are only viewable, but discs can get scratched or cracked, sets can be pricey or go out of print and lots of shelf consumption depending on the box a movie bundle, collector's edition or series is shipped in.
I agree! They both need each other. I mostly use streaming to watch movies I either know aren’t good or aren’t sure yet. Then, I’ll buy the physical copies if I really enjoy them.
Aw man I love this, I collect blu rays and immediately discard any cardboard sleeves. And I love a good menu as well, sin city 1 and the lion king have the best menus I've seen so far
The only digital purchases I have made so far concern PS4 games, given that I don't have physical stores in the area and I don't use Amazon much, but when it comes to films and books I will always continue to prefer the physical copy. There is also a form of personal challenge in searching for old editions at flea markets or comic fairs.
I do both but lean heavily toward physical media. These days I tend to buy movies with digital codes. So I can stream the movie when I don't have the physical copy near me.
Today's world makes me miss the mom and pop video rental stores..especially blockbuster..why pay monthly bill for Netflix when your favorite movie will disappear sooner or later..and have to pay for streaming..I'm old school all the way many years😊
For me, physical became more of the prime option when I couldn't watch the 1954 Godzilla digitally. One of the most famous films in history and you cant watch it digitally.
Streaming companies editing/altering the original content is the main reason why I keep and buy all my physical media. I foresee a dystopian future where there is no way to watch an original version of any film/tv show.
Some movies that were never available in streaming are Brubaker 1980, The Entity 1982, Pink Floyd The Wall 1982, After Hours 1985, Cocoon 1985 and The Abyss 1989.
Dvds are better than streaming they take movies off I can watch when I want I like horror movies I dont like streaming let's it's free like freevee tubi and pluto tv but other than that I still buy dvds
Piracy has helped me regain all the lost dollars in streaming services. I now have a database of over 700gb of shows and movies. Lots of streaming exclusives. It is awesome to have all of them forever and at the click of a button no loading no ads. I still have my dvd and light bluray collection. I buy mainly my favorites to have physical
I agree with you with the cardboard boxes it's really annoying even if they are nice to look at I will say I like the balance of cardboard boxes with nice art but with traditional DVD disc holders
I'm considering buying a USB DVD drive, some empty discs, and boxes to rip games from my Steam and GOG libraries and just store most of the library on my shelf. many games I own are single-player story-driven titles from publishers who, let's say, have a habit of pulling their games off stores after some time
@@dansPov old Assassin's Creed, parts I-III (Ubisoft, google "the crew ubisoft scandal"). Titanfall 2, Mirror's Edge (EA, they usually copy Ubisoft practices). also, I'd like to have a physical copy of Bioshock and Dishonored because they influenced my viewpoint unexpectedly and gave me a lot of things to think about, and I'd like to put them in a visible place as a kind of trophy or reminder of the lessons these games gave me
@@dansPov Assassin's Creed I-III, Mirror's Edge. also, I'd like to give a special place to Dishonored. it has influenced my perception of the world in a way I didn't expect.
Eh, just get a USB hard drive. That said though, backing up steam games is kinda pointless, you can redownload a game from them even if it's delisted, it still needs to verify against your account, and if it becomes unplayable due to servers going offline or whatever you won't be able to play the backed-up copy either
i buy dvds of films that are too niche or for some other reason are not on any streaming service (like for example velvet goldmine). streaming services are also quite unreliable cause they delete films and shows pretty often (ans eventually return when another platform loses it's rights to it) AND they're starting to be ridicilously expensive especially if you have more than one. (i get most of my dvds from thrift shops since they're usually only like 5 euros at max cause i don't really care if it's in a pristine condition if it works just fine lol)
I never quit physical media. I have 2,000 blu rays and about 200 dvds. I watch what I want, when I want!
Physical is the best!
And no ads and you can watch even when the Internet goes down! 😉
I have all the movies and tv shows in the world (even the rare lost ones befire the 1930s) and I can too watch them whenever I want and that's called piracy 👀)
(Also I didn't spend 1000s of dollar on some cheap copy of a movie that I will only watch once and forget lol)
@@GeneralDante108Cool Dante
physical is king
Dvd extras really deserve more attention. Oftentimes they bring up whole another side of the movie/series, all the different kind of work that went into it, starting with writing, directing and acting, ending with the music and sounds, special effects, animating, dresses and makeup, working with animals, finding references irl for the most interesting and versitale subjects, the list goes on... you learn so much, not just from the story, but about the whole industry. It's so fascinating and it's literally beginning to be a type of lost media for many movies/serieses.
i have been collecting since i can remember and i use to love to collect vhs as well until i went and started collecting dvds. i love all forms of physical media even music. great vid!!
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@@dansPov You should have talked about how Blu ray has decent image quality and how unlike steaming , blu ray maintains its HD
@@dansPov DVDS had better interactive menus then Blu ray. As alot of Blu ray menus are lazy sadly it;'s only thing I miss about dvds
Been collecting DVD's since 1999 and Blu Rays since 2008. I have found some blu rays back from the 2008-2011 period no longer work. I get unknown disc and is on several players. One was still sealed so brand new. :( I still have DVD's from 1999 that work.
I am starting to go the route of leaving streaming. Streaming services are getting more and more expensive for less content.
It will balance out eventually but for now I think physical is better buy
I left it a couple years ago. The cost of internet as well is what I factor in as well.
Mannn !! Screw streaming I just have Hulu and Peacock because I’m a wrestling fan but other than that I choose physical media
Don’t forget Raw is switching to Netflix! 😂
Same, but I have Netflix for Power Rangers and Stranger Things. Also have Hulu and Disney Plus for Doctor Who.
I'v started collecting last year,at this point i have already so much to watch that i don't need streaming anymore,i bought the most used to stay in a budget.Streaming is very easy to use but also very boring in the end.
I think streaming sites might end up as “rental” sites where people pay for a month or two to watch a specific show then cancel. Plus, blurays have so much extra content on them, you never run out.
i miss DVD menus, they used to be so creative. the first run of Die Hard had the different selections going through various parts of the Nakatomi building. First run of Ghostbusters was a section of New York and various buildings were the selections.
A unique bluray menu is so rare now, but they show that the creators care.
I like dvd menu's likeback years ago but now don't want to wait 30 seconds to just to press play film.
I played Blue Thunder and it has the annoying thing of when the disc is stopped, it goes back to the menu. I like it when it plays the film straight away (warner bros) and can access the menu from pressing the men button
The majority of people never collected physical media for movies. That's true during VHS era, DVD era and the Blu Ray and 4K Blu Ray era. Many people had small collections of movies, maybe 30 or less. Many people only ever rented or waited for the movies to be free on TV. But, I would even venture to say that many people never even rented videos themselves, opting just for TV or the occasional watch party as a friend's house. When Netflix started their streaming service, they had a full collection just like Blockbuster. They also didn't require special equipment (other than what the user already had for other purposes). So, Netflix found an untapped new market of people that never owned or rented movies (or at least, never owned that many movies and infrequently rented). Today, those people are still the core of their audience. So, streaming will never feel the impact of a return to physical media, at least for Netflix. Other struggling services may be impacted. However, 2023 and 2024 taught us that collecting is important since the content on streaming services are so unreliable. I never stopped collecting. I'm also hopeful others return to collecting, and still others discover it for themselves now.
For sure, I still have Peacock and Netflix. However, I think if streamers keep hiking prices but content remains unreliable or low quality, I think renting on Vudu or Amazon will make a comeback.
I had Netflix at the beginning when they sent you dvds because you could rent obscure movies that weren't available at any local movie store. I also had a huge VHS collection now I have a huge dvd collection. Cheers!
@@dansPov Most (not all) movies I buy have digital copies available with them, so my Vudu ::cough:: I mean my Fandango collection is growing without much extra effort from me.
I agree. I feel like most people bought movies for a handful of reasons.
1. Classic movies, especially seasonal classics. Things like Christmas movies get watched over and over. People bought those, not rented.
2. Children’s movies. Kids tend to like to rewatch things. When I was a kid, it was things like Pokemon or Disney on VHS.
3. Franchise Fans. Let’s say you are a Star Trek fan, or a Star Wars fan or something like that. You’re going to buy the tape. You already watched it 4-5 times before on TV and maybe once in theater. You can’t want to watch it every couple of months.
Also, don’t forget in the VCR era, lot’s of people taped things from broadcast or cable TV.
Those paper sleeves are called slipcovers. I used to collect them, but I stopped years ago. Some are very, very valuable. I sold off my Vinegar Syndrome slipcovers (slips only, no discs) for over $1,000.
Have been collecting since VHS, every new generation I start upgrading for better quality and leaner packaging. Just spent over 400 at Barnes & Noble because they had a sale and have a better movie and TV selection than most stores.
I only stream movies that are exclusive to streaming. Like a Netflix original movie. Because I doubt they'll ever get a physical release. But if I want to watch a movie, I'm going to buy a physical copy. TV shows I'm a little less worried about physical or streaming. It's pretty much whatever is easier for me when it comes to a show. But movies it's physical all the way unless streaming the only way to watch it
I have to agree with the centre button , I have a few when it feels like the disc is going to snap in half.
THANK YOU! I legitimately thought I was the only person that hated slip covers.
Some are cool but yeah… they get annoying 😂
They are pointless on most films and only stop the outer case from getting scratched up
Very informative and good points. Please make more movie specific reviews comparing streamed versions vs physical media.
I will keep this in mind!!! Thanks
What streaming services need to stop doing is
* stop chasing people that share passwords its their choice their money
* add better content
* stop removing every good show after 1-2 seasons
i've been getting more into collecting recently too, mostly cartoons and anime
I digitized my family's entire DVD collection (over 2k movies and a few box sets of shows), and most things I don't have that I want to watch I can get access to at my local library for free, or buy from walmart for a few bucks
The real sucky thing is when a movie isn't available on streaming or physically easily. The movie Heavy Traffic from 1973 is one of my favourite animated movies but it's not available on any streaming platforms as far as I know and the bluray is out of print and expensive second hand.
I hate when that happens
Streaming and physical both have their perks and setbacks. Streaming means less clutter and can be seen on TV, computers and mobile devices, convenient and easier for younger kids or people with severe disabilities to use, but are only viewable with internet, certain movies and shows can be delisted, things will change or be removed on subscriptions and how much money you spend each month. Physical means viewable offline, ability to resell and there's media that are only viewable, but discs can get scratched or cracked, sets can be pricey or go out of print and lots of shelf consumption depending on the box a movie bundle, collector's edition or series is shipped in.
I agree! They both need each other.
I mostly use streaming to watch movies I either know aren’t good or aren’t sure yet. Then, I’ll buy the physical copies if I really enjoy them.
Aw man I love this, I collect blu rays and immediately discard any cardboard sleeves.
And I love a good menu as well, sin city 1 and the lion king have the best menus I've seen so far
The only digital purchases I have made so far concern PS4 games, given that I don't have physical stores in the area and I don't use Amazon much, but when it comes to films and books I will always continue to prefer the physical copy.
There is also a form of personal challenge in searching for old editions at flea markets or comic fairs.
I do both but lean heavily toward physical media. These days I tend to buy movies with digital codes. So I can stream the movie when I don't have the physical copy near me.
The sleaves always get damaged.
I just keep mine separate now
Today's world makes me miss the mom and pop video rental stores..especially blockbuster..why pay monthly bill for Netflix when your favorite movie will disappear sooner or later..and have to pay for streaming..I'm old school all the way many years😊
Going totally streaming was never an option for me, there's too much stuff not on streaming
Nice Collection, I have that Chucky Boxset 👌👌👌
For me, physical became more of the prime option when I couldn't watch the 1954 Godzilla digitally.
One of the most famous films in history and you cant watch it digitally.
I saw it on Amazon Prime but to buy it
@dansPov US amazon prime? UK has to rely on physical a bit more due to crap digital licensing
Ah I see, yes US Prime
I watched it on Crave, idk what you’re talking about, but I’m in Canada so it’s probably different
Streaming companies editing/altering the original content is the main reason why I keep and buy all my physical media.
I foresee a dystopian future where there is no way to watch an original version of any film/tv show.
I think the pendulum will swing back the other way but definitely important to keep physical
Physical media forever!!!! I wish they never stopped releasing 3d blu rays 🤦♂️. We need new 3d tvs
i have been buying physical media from day one i have everything from vhs to ld and dvds
Some movies that were never available in streaming are Brubaker 1980, The Entity 1982, Pink Floyd The Wall 1982, After Hours 1985, Cocoon 1985 and The Abyss 1989.
Thank you for this, I will scout for the DVDs
In Australia, no streaming for Young Frankenstein.
No, don’t quit streaming. A combined approach is best.
Dvds are better than streaming they take movies off I can watch when I want I like horror movies I dont like streaming let's it's free like freevee tubi and pluto tv but other than that I still buy dvds
Or even better pirate everything
good video bro.
Piracy has helped me regain all the lost dollars in streaming services. I now have a database of over 700gb of shows and movies. Lots of streaming exclusives. It is awesome to have all of them forever and at the click of a button no loading no ads. I still have my dvd and light bluray collection. I buy mainly my favorites to have physical
Don’t snitch on yourself online 😂
@@dansPov my opsec is fine idc lol im not a pirate pirates are the ones selling
I absolutely like physical media.
My mate has gone back to DVDS.
Eyes wide shut I think is better on DVD
Never! It’s my lifeline! I have even gone back to vinyl because it sounds better! ❤
insant like when i saw adventures in babysitting. 4:34
I still buy dvd copies,😊
I agree with you with the cardboard boxes it's really annoying even if they are nice to look at I will say I like the balance of cardboard boxes with nice art but with traditional DVD disc holders
I'm considering buying a USB DVD drive, some empty discs, and boxes to rip games from my Steam and GOG libraries and just store most of the library on my shelf. many games I own are single-player story-driven titles from publishers who, let's say, have a habit of pulling their games off stores after some time
Which games?
@@dansPov old Assassin's Creed, parts I-III (Ubisoft, google "the crew ubisoft scandal"). Titanfall 2, Mirror's Edge (EA, they usually copy Ubisoft practices). also, I'd like to have a physical copy of Bioshock and Dishonored because they influenced my viewpoint unexpectedly and gave me a lot of things to think about, and I'd like to put them in a visible place as a kind of trophy or reminder of the lessons these games gave me
@@dansPov Assassin's Creed I-III, Mirror's Edge. also, I'd like to give a special place to Dishonored. it has influenced my perception of the world in a way I didn't expect.
Eh, just get a USB hard drive. That said though, backing up steam games is kinda pointless, you can redownload a game from them even if it's delisted, it still needs to verify against your account, and if it becomes unplayable due to servers going offline or whatever you won't be able to play the backed-up copy either
@@kameoosama no shelf to show off ¯\_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯
I like aesthetics
Those sleeves are annoying! However you can always just throw them away I guess? 😂 Viva La Physical Media!
Don’t throw them away! If they are in good condition, you can just sell them haha
also i should probably buy an xbox or something cuz trying to play blu rays on pc is torture
Playstation works nice
i buy dvds of films that are too niche or for some other reason are not on any streaming service (like for example velvet goldmine). streaming services are also quite unreliable cause they delete films and shows pretty often (ans eventually return when another platform loses it's rights to it) AND they're starting to be ridicilously expensive especially if you have more than one. (i get most of my dvds from thrift shops since they're usually only like 5 euros at max cause i don't really care if it's in a pristine condition if it works just fine lol)
Buying from local shops is the way