Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Why are they expensive in that case?

I never felt that they were expensive. Something being expensive or not will vary from person to person. Expensive is no guarantee of quality, either.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

I'd say they got better within the last 10-12 years or so when they did their last revamp and started using that garlic-herb crust. It's all about the hacks you can use that makes for an above average pie.

I usually order pan crust, extra sauce, and a minimum of 2 toppings, and a well done finish.

Pizza Hut is what I rarely get because they're expensive all the way around.

I think McDonald's has the best french fries around. The new spicy chicken sandwich is also pretty good.

You like what you like, but for the money I would rather get a pizza from a really good local pizzeria. No fast food chain pizza has ever come even remotely close to the quality of my favorite local pizzerias and that has been true for every zip code that I have ever lived in. I would never offer my guests Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, or Little Caesar's facsimile of pizza.

I will grant that McDonald's fries are tasty, but only if you get them fresh from the fryer. Still, a good side item doesn't compensate for their unremarkable sandwiches IMO. Also, everything at McDonald's has way too much sodium and fat for me now.

[cheez avenger]

Originally Posted by Vilya

You like what you like, but for the money I would rather get a pizza from a really good local pizzeria. No fast food chain pizza has ever come even remotely close to the quality of my favorite local pizzerias and that has been true for every zip code that I have ever lived in. I would never offer my guests Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, or Little Caesar's facsimile of pizza.

I will grant that McDonald's fries are tasty, but only if you get them fresh from the fryer. Still, a good side item doesn't compensate for their unremarkable sandwiches IMO. Also, everything at McDonald's has way too much sodium and fat for me now.

Believe me, if I have guests over, they will most certainly be treated with cookie cutter pizza. Now if it's a special occasion or a once in a great while thing, I will splurge. I'm in L.A., so everything here is expensive enough as it is that I have to weigh options. I also don't have pizza on a regular basis. Like I said earlier, the last time I had it was back in November of last year.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Believe me, if I have guests over, they will most certainly be treated with cookie cutter pizza. Now if it's a special occasion or a once in a great while thing, I will splurge. I'm in L.A., so everything here is expensive enough as it is that I have to weigh options. I also don't have pizza on a regular basis. Like I said earlier, the last time I had it was back in November of last year.

I used to live in Laguna Niguel; I am well aware how expensive it is to live in California.

I have to stop talking about pizza. It is making me It is one of my favorite foods and I have not been able to have any for far too long, but when I am able to again I won't be calling Domino's I can tell you that much.

[Vilya]

I haz a question for you Steedeel; is the movie Duel that is listed as one of your top 25 movies the same one that I have arriving today?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I haz a question for you Steedeel; is the movie Duel that is listed as one of your top 25 movies the same one that I have arriving today?

Heck yes.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Heck yes.

I have never seen this before; it's that good, eh? Now my curiosity is really peaked.

I guess I will have to look for The Wicker Man next as I have not seen it, either.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have never seen this before; it's that good, eh? Now my curiosity is really peaked.

I guess I will have to look for The Wicker Man next as I have not seen it, either.

I think so. The Wicker Man? Have you not clicked buy yet?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have never seen this before; it's that good, eh? Now my curiosity is really peaked.

I guess I will have to look for The Wicker Man next as I have not seen it, either.

I dare you to watch it tonight so we can chat tomorrow?

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I dare you to watch it tonight so we can chat tomorrow?

I might watch Duel tonight, but now I need to think of a movie to go with it. I usually try to watch two movies per night.

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I think so. The Wicker Man? Have you not clicked buy yet?

I won't be placing another movie order until next week; I still have 6 titles in transit as it is.



Yes, I'm still having fun using this new found ability.

[cheez avenger]

Duel is awesome! The Wicker Man is great, but stay away from the Nicolas Cage remake -- that one is atrocious.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Believe me, if I have guests over, they will most certainly be treated with cookie cutter pizza. Now if it's a special occasion or a once in a great while thing, I will splurge. I'm in L.A., so everything here is expensive enough as it is that I have to weigh options....

pizza worth every penny from here - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...a#post16145643
accompanied with, of course, a bottle of beer –

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

exclusive by Penton-Man and colleagues –

To Goose -

[mwynn]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I have noticed that watch parties have started creeping into the conversation in the main film forums over the last several weeks. Bunch of film fans watching films while interacting on a laptop. It seems to get worse by the year thanks to streaming.

I said a while back it would catch on. What’s worse, apparently the easiest way to do this is Zoom. The downside is the awful video quality. The younger generation seem intent in going backwards.

Wow, it must be really hard for you to accept that people are doing things you do not enjoy.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by mwynn

Wow, it must be really hard for you to accept that people are doing things you do not enjoy.

People? No. Film lovers? Yep, big time. It’s going back to the days of folk watching pirate film quality with stuttering, horrible sub par quality and lagging. What a pathetic way to watch films.

[mwynn]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

People? No. Film lovers? Yep, big time. It’s going back to the days of folk watching pirate film quality with stuttering, horrible sub par quality and lagging. What a pathetic way to watch films.

Awww.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I might watch Duel tonight, but now I need to think of a movie to go with it. I usually try to watch two movies per night.



I won't be placing another movie order until next week; I still have 6 titles in transit as it is.



Yes, I'm still having fun using this new found ability.

Get the version with three different cuts if you can.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by mwynn

Awww.

Managed to see Old yet? You know, the film you pretended to see a few weeks back so you could troll the film thread?

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

People? No. Film lovers? Yep, big time. It’s going back to the days of folk watching pirate film quality with stuttering, horrible sub par quality and lagging. What a pathetic way to watch films.

My kids viewing habits are nothing like mine. Things have changed and will continue to change.

Personally, I'd rather do chores than some type of group watch or zoom type of anything. Some people like it and maybe the insulation of socializing from a distance works better for some also.

I think the point of life is to enjoy it so however some other person wants to go about that is fine.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

My kids viewing habits are nothing like mine. Things have changed and will continue to change.

Personally, I'd rather do chores than some type of group watch or zoom type of anything. Some people like it and maybe the insulation of socializing from a distance works better for some also.

I think the point of life is to enjoy it so however some other person wants to go about that is fine.

Well kids don’t care much about film in general so that certainly makes sense. Would rather send a bunch of emojis to each other and chat over a potato vision film.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Well kids don’t care much about film in general so that certainly makes sense. Would rather send a bunch of emojis to each other and chat over a potato vision film.

Much of what I cared about as a kid changed as I grew into adulthood. As I continue on this journey, I reserve the right to change what I care about as often as I want.