I can barely watch movies on DVD anymore - Blu-ray Forum

metaridley · 01-20-2013, 06:38 AM

Blu-ray has spoiled me to the point where I usually pass on a flick if I can't see it on Our Favorite Format. This only occurs when I'm by myself, however. I don't make a fuss when I'm at another person's house.

One unfortunate side effect is that I'll rarely check out something I've never seen, even if it's critically acclaimed or a classic, if I can only view it on DVD.

However, I don't mind watching TV shows on DVD/streaming, although ideally it'd be nice to see them on Blu-ray as well.

Does anyone else have this problem? (I guess you could call it a problem.)

Villiam Hayes · 01-20-2013, 07:08 AM

Yes I do,I have become a Blu-ray snob.

A mate was going to lend me a DVD of a film I hadn't seen last year and I told him not to bother as I can't bring myself to watch that sub standard format.

Captain Kirk · 01-20-2013, 07:11 AM

I still buy DVDs in some cases. If I'm only watching it on my TV and not on my projector, it doesn't bug me.

sukraj · 01-20-2013, 12:10 PM

yes this happens to me too but i can still watch the odd dvd from time to time.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-20-2013, 12:45 PM

At $5 a pop I don't mind buying DVD's at all. I'll even pay $10 if it's something I really want that isn't available on Blu-ray.

snooloui · 01-20-2013, 12:52 PM

I would call it a problem. People didn't have an issue with DVD before Blu-ray came along and suddenly watching a DVD is like having your eyes cut with razor blades. Did you know DVD was the format of choice for Hitler and was responsible for the atrocities of WWII

Buffmovie · 01-20-2013, 12:56 PM

What's a DVD?

spanky87 · 01-20-2013, 02:30 PM

I'll only refuse to watch a DVD if its something that is available on blu ray.

A few favorite films of mine are only on DVD right now, like Roman Holiday and Open Your Eyes. Since I need at least an annual fix of those i have no choice but to watch dvd. It doesnt feel wrong becusee thats the best that is available.

Also sometimes I get sick of waiting around for a BD release to watch something that i just break down and buy the DVD since i don't stream and its the obly way to legally watch it. Mostly if theres no release date in sight and the chances of release look doubtful.

Mitchings · 01-20-2013, 03:47 PM

Only two of my faves are not available on BD; that's Zelig and The King Of Comedy, so I have them on DVD. I have a handful of others; but only because I haven't gotten round to getting the Blu-ray versions yet.

I also refuse to watch anything on ITV here in the UK cause they open matte everything to 1.78:1!!

I'll watch something on DVD if it's a comedy or drama with little visual flair and others are sitting down to watch it, but in terms of purchases I always get Blu-ray; and not just any Blu-ray, the best version of that Blu-ray in respects to video transfer, audio mix and their subsequent encodes; cut/s of the movie, packaging and extras.

I wouldn't say I outright refuse to watch much, but I much, much prefer to view content as its creators intended and true to the source; and using the highest quality technical presentation as a vehicle to do so faithfully.

HAMP · 01-20-2013, 04:09 PM

The one thing I don't understand is the people who can't tell the difference between a Blu-ray and DVD.

tigertron · 01-20-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

The one thing I don't understand is the people who can't tell the difference between a Blu-ray and DVD.

Ignorant people, people with poor vision or older people with poor vision?

My older relatives can't tell the difference, they think DVDs look great...

Variable_Star · 01-20-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

At $5 a pop I don't mind buying DVD's at all. I'll even pay $10 if it's something I really want that isn't available on Blu-ray.

Same here. There are far too many great films not yet available on Blu. The last several films I've watched have been on DVD, including Pelle the Conqueror, High Sierra, Ballad of a Soldier, and Touch of Evil.

chip75 · 01-20-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

My older relatives can't tell the difference, they think DVDs look great...

I've spoken to loads of people in supermarket aisles that just don't get Blu-ray. I usually tell them to go and watch a PIXAR movie on BD and they'll soon see the difference.

I'm still happy to watch and buy DVD's.

jacksondco · 01-20-2013, 04:33 PM

I'll buy some DVDs that are not out on blu. I've actually bought a lot recently that are eligible for disc to digital. Bought them cheap from gohastings, transferred them to vudu hd, then swapped them at best buy during upgrade and save.

HAMP · 01-20-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksondco

I'll buy some DVDs that are not out on blu. I've actually bought a lot recently that are eligible for disc to digital. Bought them cheap from gohastings, transferred them to vudu hd, then swapped them at best buy during upgrade and save.

I honestly don't think you should be posting this information.... lol

bgart13 · 01-20-2013, 04:52 PM

I still buy many DVDs, since there's plenty of movies I want that only available on dvd and won't be upgraded to bd. There are plenty of indie companies that cannot afford to take a chance with bds or that the materials available to them aren't up to snuff for HD, unfortunately. I probably bought at least thirty dvds last year, and will continue to do so when there isn't a bd option.

Mandalorian · 01-20-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I honestly don't think you should be posting this information.... lol

I don't see why not. He didn't do anything immoral.

Blu-Velvet · 01-20-2013, 05:11 PM

Although I certainly prefer Blu-ray whenever possible, it's really the movies in scope that I can barely stand to watch on DVD any more, since they suffer the most when blown up to 10 feet wide, even if they're anamorphic transfers. The 16x9 anamorphic DVDs that are 1.78 or 1.85 I'll sometimes watch, but even those stretch the available resolution to all that it can bear on a large screen.

On the other hand, the pre-widescreen classics in 4x3 that were carefully mastered in HD within the past 5-10 years usually look extremely good on DVD when upscaled at 1080p, since you're getting the maximum available pixels used most efficiently in the smallest area. The best ones actually look better than some of the over-DNR'd Blu-rays out there, but a good Blu-ray properly transferred and authored will still blow those DVDs away.

So, yeah, I often avoid or put off watching movies simply because they're not available on Blu-ray.

HAMP · 01-20-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

I don't see why not. He didn't do anything immoral.

It obvious he has done two illegal things. One, its against the law to defeat any type of copy protection.

Or two, if a person some how feels they can copy what they own and have a backup, he admitted to selling the original and keeping the copy, which is illegal.

Atreyu · 01-20-2013, 05:24 PM

I watch and still buy some dvds, ones that I feel won't hit blu or won't hit blu for some time to come. Every so often I will upgrade a dvd to it's blu ray counterpart, but am not in any big hurry to do so. If a movie is on both, I of course, will spend the extra for the blu.
I sometimes don't like watching regular television because of the horrible picture qualty. Not on all regular non hi def channels, only some, and it is more pronounced when they show an old sitcom like say All In The Famly that was shot on videotape to begin with.

01-20-2013, 06:38 AM	#1
metaridley Banned Member since:Feb 2012	I can barely watch movies on DVD anymore Blu-ray has spoiled me to the point where I usually pass on a flick if I can't see it on Our Favorite Format. This only occurs when I'm by myself, however. I don't make a fuss when I'm at another person's house. One unfortunate side effect is that I'll rarely check out something I've never seen, even if it's critically acclaimed or a classic, if I can only view it on DVD. However, I don't mind watching TV shows on DVD/streaming, although ideally it'd be nice to see them on Blu-ray as well. Does anyone else have this problem? (I guess you could call it a problem.)

01-20-2013, 03:47 PM	#9
Mitchings Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Oxford, England, UK Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:1	Only two of my faves are not available on BD; that's Zelig and The King Of Comedy, so I have them on DVD. I have a handful of others; but only because I haven't gotten round to getting the Blu-ray versions yet. I also refuse to watch anything on ITV here in the UK cause they open matte everything to 1.78:1!! I'll watch something on DVD if it's a comedy or drama with little visual flair and others are sitting down to watch it, but in terms of purchases I always get Blu-ray; and not just any Blu-ray, the best version of that Blu-ray in respects to video transfer, audio mix and their subsequent encodes; cut/s of the movie, packaging and extras. I wouldn't say I outright refuse to watch much, but I much, much prefer to view content as its creators intended and true to the source; and using the highest quality technical presentation as a vehicle to do so faithfully. Last edited by Mitchings; 01-20-2013 at 03:58 PM.

01-20-2013, 04:52 PM	#16
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	I still buy many DVDs, since there's plenty of movies I want that only available on dvd and won't be upgraded to bd. There are plenty of indie companies that cannot afford to take a chance with bds or that the materials available to them aren't up to snuff for HD, unfortunately. I probably bought at least thirty dvds last year, and will continue to do so when there isn't a bd option. Last edited by bgart13; 01-20-2013 at 04:55 PM.

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01-20-2013, 07:08 AM	#2
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	Yes I do,I have become a Blu-ray snob. A mate was going to lend me a DVD of a film I hadn't seen last year and I told him not to bother as I can't bring myself to watch that sub standard format.

01-20-2013, 07:11 AM	#3
Captain Kirk Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Trading Score:2	I still buy DVDs in some cases. If I'm only watching it on my TV and not on my projector, it doesn't bug me.

01-20-2013, 12:10 PM	#4
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	yes this happens to me too but i can still watch the odd dvd from time to time.

01-20-2013, 12:45 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	At $5 a pop I don't mind buying DVD's at all. I'll even pay $10 if it's something I really want that isn't available on Blu-ray.

01-20-2013, 12:52 PM	#6
snooloui Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:395	I would call it a problem. People didn't have an issue with DVD before Blu-ray came along and suddenly watching a DVD is like having your eyes cut with razor blades. Did you know DVD was the format of choice for Hitler and was responsible for the atrocities of WWII

01-20-2013, 12:56 PM	#7
Buffmovie Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Oregon 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:694 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:2	What's a DVD?

01-20-2013, 02:30 PM	#8
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	I'll only refuse to watch a DVD if its something that is available on blu ray. A few favorite films of mine are only on DVD right now, like Roman Holiday and Open Your Eyes. Since I need at least an annual fix of those i have no choice but to watch dvd. It doesnt feel wrong becusee thats the best that is available. Also sometimes I get sick of waiting around for a BD release to watch something that i just break down and buy the DVD since i don't stream and its the obly way to legally watch it. Mostly if theres no release date in sight and the chances of release look doubtful.

01-20-2013, 04:09 PM	#10
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	The one thing I don't understand is the people who can't tell the difference between a Blu-ray and DVD.

01-20-2013, 04:33 PM	#14
jacksondco Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Missouri Blu-ray collection:681	I'll buy some DVDs that are not out on blu. I've actually bought a lot recently that are eligible for disc to digital. Bought them cheap from gohastings, transferred them to vudu hd, then swapped them at best buy during upgrade and save.

01-20-2013, 05:11 PM	#18
Blu-Velvet Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:2623 DVD collection:400 Blu-ray reviews: 41	Although I certainly prefer Blu-ray whenever possible, it's really the movies in scope that I can barely stand to watch on DVD any more, since they suffer the most when blown up to 10 feet wide, even if they're anamorphic transfers. The 16x9 anamorphic DVDs that are 1.78 or 1.85 I'll sometimes watch, but even those stretch the available resolution to all that it can bear on a large screen. On the other hand, the pre-widescreen classics in 4x3 that were carefully mastered in HD within the past 5-10 years usually look extremely good on DVD when upscaled at 1080p, since you're getting the maximum available pixels used most efficiently in the smallest area. The best ones actually look better than some of the over-DNR'd Blu-rays out there, but a good Blu-ray properly transferred and authored will still blow those DVDs away. So, yeah, I often avoid or put off watching movies simply because they're not available on Blu-ray.

01-20-2013, 05:24 PM	#20
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1879 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 296 Trading Score:4	I watch and still buy some dvds, ones that I feel won't hit blu or won't hit blu for some time to come. Every so often I will upgrade a dvd to it's blu ray counterpart, but am not in any big hurry to do so. If a movie is on both, I of course, will spend the extra for the blu. I sometimes don't like watching regular television because of the horrible picture qualty. Not on all regular non hi def channels, only some, and it is more pronounced when they show an old sitcom like say All In The Famly that was shot on videotape to begin with.

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