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

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

But booze and socialising is fine.

I'm a teatotaler; I drink about as often as you stream a movie to your phone.

Bar hopping and the chance to hook up and get laid is a different benefit/risk consideration than going to see a movie. I'm not saying that it is a safer risk to take, but the lure and the potential climax is entirely different than that offered by any movie.

I have also heard that the first Suicide Squad was not that good of a movie and that after a strong opening weekend interest in it dropped quickly. The poorly named sequel, The Suicide Squad, sounds an awful lot like the first movie's title and that may have caused some confusion. Some people mistakenly think that they have already seen it. If the sequel is as imaginative as its title, I can see a problem right there.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Ender14

[Show spoiler]I really think that in this case the R rating hurt it's box office chances. The common denominator of the successful movies this year mentioned in the article is they were rated PG or PG-13. Families stuck in their house for a year are more likely to brave the potential risks to get the kids out of the house for a bit to return to some semblance of normalcy. But with the R rating you have eliminated half your audience from the start.

With that being said, I enjoyed The Suicide Squad and am glad I saw it in theaters. The R rating fit with the material and any other time I think would have been more successful with that rating. Just bad timing.

I also saw Jungle Cruise and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. My expectations were low but it was very entertaining and captured the classic Disney adventure movie feel. It too deserves to do better than it is.

Of the two movies, I have far more interest in seeing Jungle Cruise. I am also content to wait for a disc release.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by Vilya

[Show spoiler]

I'm a teatotaler; I drink about as often as you stream a movie to your phone.

Bar hopping and the chance to hook up and get laid is a different benefit/risk consideration than going to see a movie. I'm not saying that it is a safer risk to take, but the lure and the potential climax is entirely different than that offered by any movie.

I have also heard that the first Suicide Squad was not that good of a movie and that after a strong opening weekend interest in it dropped quickly. The poorly named sequel, The Suicide Squad, sounds an awful lot like the first movie's title and that may have caused some confusion. Some people mistakenly think that they have already seen it. If the sequel is as imaginative as its title, I can see a problem right there.

The first Suicide Squad was pretty bad in my opinion. It had its bright spots but definitely too much studio meddling.

This one is written and directed by James Gunn who did the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. So the tone is similar just with a hard R rated edge. It's very funny and can be surprisingly emotional. I don't recommend the first one but definitely recommend the new one.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Ender14

The first Suicide Squad was pretty bad in my opinion. It had its bright spots but definitely too much studio meddling.

This one is written and directed by James Gunn who did the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. So the tone is similar just with a hard R rated edge. It's very funny and can be surprisingly emotional. I don't recommend the first one but definitely recommend the new one.

Well, if I can remember that I don't already own the sequel I will wait for this to come to disc also. James Gunn may be all that, but he sure put no effort into picking a title that distinguishes the sequel from the original.

The widely held perception that the original movie was so bad might have lessened interest in the sequel.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Well, if I can remember that I don't already own the sequel I will wait for this to come to disc also. James Gunn may be all that, but he sure put no effort into picking a title that distinguishes the sequel from the original.

The widely held perception that the original movie was so bad might have lessened interest in the sequel.

It's almost as bad as Avatar's Unobtainium.

Truly no effort.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I'm a teatotaler; I drink about as often as you stream a movie to your phone.

Bar hopping and the chance to hook up and get laid is a different benefit/risk consideration than going to see a movie. I'm not saying that it is a safer risk to take, but the lure and the potential climax is entirely different than that offered by any movie.

I have also heard that the first Suicide Squad was not that good of a movie and that after a strong opening weekend interest in it dropped quickly. The poorly named sequel, The Suicide Squad, sounds an awful lot like the first movie's title and that may have caused some confusion. Some people mistakenly think that they have already seen it. If the sequel is as imaginative as its title, I can see a problem right there.

I haven’t touched drink for 20 years. It’s just not important to me. I wasn’t referring to you though, even though you deserve a good drink after what you have been through recently.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Ender14

The first Suicide Squad was pretty bad in my opinion. It had its bright spots but definitely too much studio meddling.

This one is written and directed by James Gunn who did the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. So the tone is similar just with a hard R rated edge. It's very funny and can be surprisingly emotional. I don't recommend the first one but definitely recommend the new one.

Originally Posted by Vilya

Well, if I can remember that I don't already own the sequel I will wait for this to come to disc also. James Gunn may be all that, but he sure put no effort into picking a title that distinguishes the sequel from the original.

The widely held perception that the original movie was so bad might have lessened interest in the sequel.

I’m with Ender, really enjoyable stuff. Also, quite a full screening when I went. The U.K. is picking up.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I’m with Ender, really enjoyable stuff. Also, quite a full screening when I went. The U.K. is picking up.

Make sure to close your borders to us Yanks; we're a massive army of plague spreading Typhoid Marys.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Make sure to close your borders to us Yanks; we're a massive army of plague spreading Typhoid Marys.

Tell me something I didn’t know!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Tell me something I didn’t know!

Did you know that the quality of movie, whether it is a good or bad film, can be stated as objective fact? That's the manure one prolific poster is shoveling over in this thread:

Is the "Quality" of a Film Subjective or Objective? And why?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=342081

The thread is a riot; but is that my subjective opinion or an objective fact? I better go ask the expert.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Did you know that the quality of movie, whether it is a good or bad film, can be stated as objective fact? That's the manure one prolific poster is shoveling over in this thread:

Is the "Quality" of a Film Subjective or Objective? And why?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=342081

The thread is a riot; but is that my subjective opinion or an objective fact? I better go ask the expert.

I didn’t have the strength for that thread.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I didn’t have the strength for that thread.

Laughter is the best medicine; that's why I'm there. I seldom participate, though; it is enough fun just watching it go ever further off of the rails.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Laughter is the best medicine; that's why I'm there. I seldom participate, though; it is enough fun just watching it go ever further off of the rails.

There are three members in this entire forum that I struggle to tolerate. I tend to dance around those threads but sometimes I just can’t help it.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

There are three members in this entire forum that I struggle to tolerate. I tend to dance around those threads but sometimes I just can’t help it.

Who are the other two? You seem to have acquired immunity just fine with me.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Who are the other two? You seem to have acquired immunity just fine with me.

Pm?

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Pm?

Trading notes in class; how shameful of us!

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Trading notes in class; how shameful of us!

For the Birds - YouTube

[JohnAV]

The Paper Tigers (Netflix) looks interesting

THE PAPER TIGERS Trailer (2021) Martial Arts Comedy Movie - YouTube

After reuniting as middle-aged men, three kung-fu prodigies must set their differences aside and dust off their skills to avenge their beloved mentor.

Starring:Alain Uy, Ron Yuan, Mykel Shannon Jenkins

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

The Paper Tigers (Netflix) looks interesting

THE PAPER TIGERS Trailer (2021) Martial Arts Comedy Movie - YouTube

After reuniting as middle-aged men, three kung-fu prodigies must set their differences aside and dust off their skills to avenge their beloved mentor.

Starring:Alain Uy, Ron Yuan, Mykel Shannon Jenkins

The Jean Claude Van Damme/Liam Neeson school of screenplay writing: always someone's death to avenge.

[bhampton]

In the news about the lawsuit Johansson has against Disney regarding the distribution of Black Widow...

From an article on Inc dot com linked below...

"Johansson says she tried to renegotiate the terms of her deal in light of Disney's decision to modify the release of Black Widow, but the company didn't respond. If it's true that it ignored the leading actress in one of its flagship franchises, that would be a big enough problem."

"The way you keep your promises to the people who work for you says a lot about whether you'll keep the promises you make to your customers. By lashing out at Johansson, and using the pandemic in an attempt to shame her, Disney has essentially broken its promise not only to her, but also to all of us. That's something no company should ever do."


link - https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/disne...d-ever-do.html


I see they are about to post earnings and I hope the stock takes a bath because that's the way people really comminucate with these big companies. Everything is math now.

I feel like I'm over Disney maybe because my kids are grown. I don't feel the need to go to the parks ever again and I was never interested in the cruises or Disney on Ice shows. I am pretty fond of Belle so they aren't all bad.