Are you reluctant to buy old releases?

[filmmusic]

I say this, because I'm always very very reluctant for various reasons..

eg.
I was thinking just now about Pretty Woman which was released in 2009, and I say "What if we get a new 4K release this years perhaps for the film's 25th anniversary?"

I want to buy The Passion of Christ, but what if a steelbook is released that I'd love for this film?

So, my 2 main reasons are newer/better scan/release, and better packaging.
Yes, I know, i could sell the ones I bought if a newer/better release comes along, but really I don't want to get into this..

[HD Goofnut]

I say get what you like. If a better edition comes along there's always eBay.

[steve_dave]

You're also gambling on Disney with Pretty Woman... and as far as I know, Disney hasn't been willing to pay for any 4k restorations unless it is an actual Walt Disney Pictures film. Touchstone/Hollywood/Caravan have not been given the same love as the WDP properties.

Matter of fact, Disney did license quite a bit of the Touchstone/Hollywood/Caravan properties to Mill Creek.

My advice is to just buy what you love. If a better version comes along, decide if the difference is worth the repurchase. I still have the old 70th anniversary Casablanca because I just can't justify paying another $8 to $14. And I only rebought Ghostbusters because the limited edition Slimer figure set was mispriced at TCM Shop. I kind of wish I didn't pull the trigger on that as I have yet to watch the newly remastered 4k film or its sequel.

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I say get what you like. If a better edition comes along there's always eBay.

Originally Posted by steve_dave

You're also gambling on Disney with Pretty Woman... and as far as I know, Disney hasn't been willing to pay for any 4k restorations unless it is an actual Walt Disney Pictures film. Touchstone/Hollywood/Caravan have not been given the same love as the WDP properties.

Matter of fact, Disney did license quite a bit of the Touchstone/Hollywood/Caravan properties to Mill Creek.

My advice is to just buy what you love. If a better version comes along, decide if the difference is worth the repurchase. I still have the old 70th anniversary Casablanca because I just can't justify paying another $8 to $14. And I only rebought Ghostbusters because the limited edition Slimer figure set was mispriced at TCM Shop. I kind of wish I didn't pull the trigger on that as I have yet to watch the newly remastered 4k film or its sequel.

I agree, with both posts, I never let it stop me unless I know there is a better version coming out.

[AgentOrange]

Older releases are also dirt cheap.

That being said, if it's something from 2006-2009 and I don't have it, i probably passed on it for a reason. I don't have an explicit rule, but I'm probably not buying too many blu-rays from that era anymore. I'm done adding "volume" of movies to my collection.

[PLG1962]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

but what if a steelbook is released that I'd love for this film?

and better packaging.

This again

If a favorite film of mine or a film i enjoyed was released with no cover and just a blank case or even a hand written blank insert with the films title I would still buy it regardless

As yourself this are you buying because you like the film or you like the packaging more

[AaronSCH]

Originally Posted by AgentOrange

Older releases are also dirt cheap.

That being said, if it's something from 2006-2009 and I don't have it, i probably passed on it for a reason. I don't have an explicit rule, but I'm probably not buying too many blu-rays from that era anymore. I'm done adding "volume" of movies to my collection.

Same here....perhaps it is age, but I've grown somewhat immune to the desire to get the next best version. I suspect many (unless they did a side by side) would be hard pressed to tell the difference between some of the older discs and their reissues and new transfers. A friend of mine is so enamored with his technology that he doesn't really have time to "watch" the discs he purchases—it's about collecting and looking at scenes under a "microscope" where the joy of watching the film in its entirety is lost.

To each his own but I find it to be a silly waste of money. I've been snatching up a lot of used discs and I am not fretting one bit about new transfers. If I like the movie enough, yeah I may re-purchase, but thats not likely to happen with much frequency.

[cakefactory]

After a couple scattered incidents like The Third Man and Bird with the Crystal Plumage getting yanked and replaced with bad re-releases from different labels and the first version skyrocketing in price, I prioritize old discs I want over new ones :P

[Takeshi666]

I...what <_>

[ddwall]

Yes I do read reviews and if there not positive I weigh how popular the film is and what the likelihood they be released again. there are lots of Blus to spend my money on. I cant buy everything.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by PLG1962

This again

If a favorite film of mine or a film i enjoyed was released with no cover and just a blank case or even a hand written blank insert with the films title I would still buy it regardless

As yourself this are you buying because you like the film or you like the packaging more

Ok, I agree with you.
I could take the Star Wars original theatrical films wrapped up in a newspaper.
But if there is a possibility of a favourite film of mine to receive a beautiful steelbook, I will prefer that one.
I don't say I collect steelbooks etc., just some favourite films. And certainly I don't double dip for better packaging.
if you see my collection only 15 out of 154 are steelbooks.
But besides the film itself that matters, I'd like my collection to be pleasing aesthetically too to my eyes.

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by AaronSCH

Same here....perhaps it is age, but I've grown somewhat immune to the desire to get the next best version. I suspect many (unless they did a side by side) would be hard pressed to tell the difference between some of the older discs and their reissues and new transfers.

Same here.

If the new version is dirt cheap, I will sell the old release and buy the new one. eg. Terminator/RoboCop/Rocky...

If not, I just keep the "old" version which is also excellent. eg. Sound of Music/Wizard of Oz...

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by Eny-

Same here.

If the new version is dirt cheap, I will sell the old release and buy the new one. eg. Terminator/RoboCop/Rocky...

If not, I just keep the "old" version which is also excellent. eg. Sound of Music/Wizard of Oz...

when i say new/better version, i don't mean a release with the exact same transfer but with just a couple of extras more like the films you mention.

I mean brand new restoration.

[Vault]

I'd double dip only for films that I really love.

[Dylan34]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

when i say new/better version, i don't mean a release with the exact same transfer but with just a couple of extras more like the films you mention.

I mean brand new restoration.

The Terminator, Robocop, and Rocky all had new 4K scans and they definitely blow away their previous releases!

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

when i say new/better version, i don't mean a release with the exact same transfer but with just a couple of extras more like the films you mention.

I mean brand new restoration.

I double dip for a new restorations if it's really an improvement, I don't really care about extras, I very rarely watch them, I would rather spend the time watching a different movie, but thats just me.

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

when i say new/better version, i don't mean a release with the exact same transfer but with just a couple of extras more like the films you mention.

I mean brand new restoration.

Not every restoration is a revelation.

The original Rocky and RoboCop releases were fine. The new restorations are better but I could live with the first releases.

[Terrorfirmer]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Ok, I agree with you.
I could take the Star Wars original theatrical films wrapped up in a newspaper.
But if there is a possibility of a favourite film of mine to receive a beautiful steelbook, I will prefer that one.
I don't say I collect steelbooks etc., just some favourite films. And certainly I don't double dip for better packaging.
if you see my collection only 15 out of 154 are steelbooks.
But besides the film itself that matters, I'd like my collection to be pleasing aesthetically too to my eyes.

IMHO you can't go by "what if" with packaging because chances are a title will get a steelbook or otherwise in some part of the world. For example, never in my life did I think a film like Super Bad would merit a steelbook release, it's a good movie but why a steelbook? Just buy what you like

[Zoodled]

Not at all

I don't worry about future releases but I have recently been having the dilemma of wanting to upgrade certain films for their 3d release. I'm actually about to go double dip on Edge of Tomorrow if the 3d version is still at my local Target closing sale. I bought it used for $10 a couple weeks ago blind, watched it last night and ended up liking it more than I thought I would. Is life.

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by Zoodled

Not at all

I don't worry about future releases but I have recently been having the dilemma of wanting to upgrade certain films for their 3d release. I'm actually about to go double dip on Edge of Tomorrow if the 3d version is still at my local Target closing sale. I bought it used for $10 a couple weeks ago blind, watched it last night and ended up liking it more than I thought I would. Is life.

I initially passed on 3D releases since I didn't have a 3D TV. When I purchased one, I had to double dip on many 3D releases, some of which I still have to get.