Why I Still Collect Physical Media in 2022

Why I Still Collect Physical Media in 2022 | The Films At Home Podcast

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2 жыл бұрын

In the age of streaming and digital media, the major question I always get asked as a movie collector is why I still buy physical copies of movies and tv shows on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD. Here is my philosophy behind my collecting habits, why I collect, the importance of physical media, and some of the reasons why I think we are due for a resurgence in physical movie collections and home theaters in the future.
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@JeffRauseo Жыл бұрын

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@bangslamwham88 2 жыл бұрын

I spent three years without any internet access whatsoever (2017-2020), and the experience left me with a newfound appreciation for physical media.

@danieln9564 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. As a person who has been collecting for over 20 years, I can really appreciate having a "library " of films without worrying if it's going to be censored or removed. I believe in preserving these films buy purchasing them. Streaming is great for "convenience " but not so great for always finding what you are looking for (Especially older films).

@SaintMartins Жыл бұрын

I think it's just human nature. People like surrounding themselves with things they love. People, pictures of loved ones, paintings, books, films, music etc. It's about creating an environment that comforts you and makes you happy. Also "collecting" things gives you something to do when you have nothing to do. Hobbies reduces stress.

@mikefisher2673 2 жыл бұрын

Started collecting physical media in the 1976 with my first album that I bought. Didn't really buy many VHS because of owning cassette tapes that they will just wore out. I own around 1000 CDs, 100s of albums and over 1000 DVDs, blu ray and now 4k. This channel has gotten me excited about 4k so I bought an LG oled, 4k player and now looking at a new receiver. When I started buying blu rays like most individuals started with my favorites. That didn't last long. Physical media to me is a library, a reference of history to be able share it with others.

@bughuul7801 2 жыл бұрын

Have the same problems at my theaters. I try to just go on slow days, avoid peak times, and more often then not you get a couple or a group come in 15 minutes late, sit right behind you and whisper the whole movie, or kids in front of you on their phones, snap chatting or w/e they do these days during the whole movie. It's really sad.

@zuffin1864 2 жыл бұрын

With the bloat of streaming we have, for the same price you could start building a killer collection and OWN it!

@ericlozen9631 2 жыл бұрын

25+ years later, I'm still holding on to my Laser Disc collection. They're excellent for really enhancing the home theater ambience.

@storey13 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my first 4k TV (Sony OLED) and 4k disc player. So far, I've been able to tell a difference between 4k discs and streaming 4k. I was skeptical but there really is a difference in the picture quality. I also worry about buying digital copies of movies as there isn't a guarantee the digital copies will be available for my lifetime.

@MarioLamRedRebel 2 жыл бұрын

I am also a collector. Have arround 3000 movies ( DVD, blu-ray and 4K ) . It started with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and even now a day martial arts movies and western movies are the first choice but Star Wars and movies with good action plus story, i collect. I love youre channel and keep sending video's. Greetings from the Netherlands.

@BrandonBahner 2 жыл бұрын

I still collect physical media because I love actually owning the movie that you can watch anytime without having to be online. With streaming services you have to always be online, if it goes off, you can’t watch anything, also shows go off and on streaming services all the time so your never promised to have a movie you like always on there.

@cinemaarchivesnirvana2847 2 жыл бұрын

Physical media is still the absolute superior way to view films . Streaming can't touch bluray or 4k UHD . I am reminded of that every time I steam for several hours then switch over to disc .

@birgerolovsson5203 2 жыл бұрын

"Why I still..........." = I live for music, High-End stereos and I ONLY listen to physical media. CD & SACD. I NEVER stream or even listen to radio.

@AlexGledhill237 Жыл бұрын

I love collecting DVDs. I get to choose what I watch and when without thinking it could be removed. I enjoy having a physical collection that I can go back to and look at and simply appreciate it.

@CinemaDaveMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff. Congratulations on your new podcast. I love your channel. Long live physical media!!

@BrickMuffin Жыл бұрын

I remember the first time i was surprised by an edited movie while streaming. At that moment I knew I had to get my favorites on physical. Thank you for this video!

@waluigijumpman5242 2 жыл бұрын

Aah! This is exactly what I wanted to see you do, awesome first podcast. I'd love to eventually see a Q&A section where we can ask you questions.

@tyleigh4309 2 жыл бұрын

I love having a collection to show off, maintain, build and display and of course the quality can't be beat.

@Spainkiller 2 жыл бұрын

"Mickey Mouse isn't going to knock on your door and demand you to hand over your physical media."

@Loadedlotus1 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I just finished watching this 1st ep, and I gotta say that u hit it out of the ballpark. I totally agree with you 1 thousand million percent. I love your content and am a avid supporter of your channel. U got a fan 4 life Jeff. I will be watching .