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

[Wendell R. Breland]

With very little new to rent I can see the big drop in Netflix by mail rental. I currently have 19 disc in my queue, only 3 are 2022 or newer. I remember when most of my queue was mostly new titles. Redbox revenue is also down for the same reason.

Also from MPN here.

Hastings hailed Netflix’s first 25+ years as “a good start” from DVD by-mail rental pioneer to streaming giant with more than 231 million global subscribers — and only subscription streaming service generating a profit ($55 million in fiscal 2022).

[Steedeel]

I don’t even do rentals now. I just blind buy enough to see me through the year (and then some).

[bhampton]

I was happy to read Hastings was stepping down as Netflix CEO.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I don’t even do rentals now. I just blind buy enough to see me through the year (and then some).

Some would say that's expensive but it's actually not really.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Some would say that's expensive but it's actually not really.

I’m devoted to film.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Some would say that's expensive but it's actually not really.

For me it would have been. In 2022 did 80 disc via Netflix by mail for an average $2.25 each. Of those only purchased 3 titles. If I had blind purchased the other 77 titles at just $12 on average that would still be $924 for titles that I would never watch again, so $924 - $180 for Netflix = $744 saved by renting.

Recently blind purchased several older westerns, some were recommended by posters here. The good part, most of these were made with what was in front of the lens as the important part and not trying to make the lens a part of the story telling.

Was surprised at the 4 channel sound track of Bandolero!, quite good for 1968. There was some dialogue panning to match the onscreen but most was center channel.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

With very little new to rent I can see the big drop in Netflix by mail rental. I currently have 19 disc in my queue, only 3 are 2022 or newer. I remember when most of my queue was mostly new titles. Redbox revenue is also down for the same reason.

Also from MPN here.

I cancelled my Netflix plan in May after being a customer since 1999. I hardly ever touched them and have maintained about 50 unseen purchased movies and around 30 tv show seasons sitting on my shelves for a couple of years now, so there has always been something new to watch. Felt like I was breaking up with a longtime girlfriend. I am going to pop in The Menu here in a little bit. Crappy week at work, so can use something a little bit dark.

[Boccaccio]

This was suddenly back in stock at Rarewaves so I didn't hesitate. Arrived today.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Boccaccio

This was suddenly back in stock at Rarewaves so I didn't hesitate. Arrived today.

Love Stephen Graham (especially the character Combo in This Is England) enjoyed Boiling Point, interesting that there is going to be a tv series this year.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Boccaccio

This was suddenly back in stock at Rarewaves so I didn't hesitate. Arrived today.

In the US already watch much culinary via Equate (PBS).

[Steedeel]

Watched Zombieland: Double Tap last night. Not a classic but a perfectly pleasant way to spend 90 minutes. Likeable cast, a few cool action scenes and good FX.

The 4K looked and sounded sweet.

[bhampton]

Here it was a blind buy



It was good but I would say 3 of 5 stars type thing. Really not for everybody.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Here it was a blind buy



It was good but I would say 3 of 5 stars type thing. Really not for everybody.

Does it have Atmos?

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Does it have Atmos?

Yes and the sound quality and overal cinematography is fantastic.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Yes and the sound quality and overal cinematography is fantastic.

It might sway me, I’m on the fence at moment.

[Boccaccio]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Here it was a blind buy



It was good but I would say 3 of 5 stars type thing. Really not for everybody.

I saw the trailer at the cinema but I have absolutely no idea what to expect from this movie.
His 2 other movies are great though. (And still not released on disc)

[stonesfan129]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Netflix Saw DVD Rental Revenue Plummet 50% in 2022



https://www.mediaplaynews.com/netfli...rcent-in-2022/

I know that I canceled my DVD Netflix subscription for around a year because there just were no new titles I was interested in. A lot of the back catalogue stuff I wanted to watch is not available on DVD, or the wait on it was so long that I gave up and just went through my local library instead. The problem with the library is people abuse the discs. I've had many that do not play period.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by stonesfan129

I know that I canceled my DVD Netflix subscription for around a year because there just were no new titles I was interested in. A lot of the back catalogue stuff I wanted to watch is not available on DVD, or the wait on it was so long that I gave up and just went through my local library instead. The problem with the library is people abuse the discs. I've had many that do not play period.

That's a drag for sure.

My library has an online service called Kanopy where I can watch 6 things a month.

I think other libraries have something similar with a different name and I think some of them are unlimited.

It tends to have a lot of what's on other platforms naturally but Kanopy is a great place to take a look at stuff you have never heard of and find out if you want to hunt down the disc after.

[cheez avenger]

Originally Posted by bhampton

That's a drag for sure.

My library has an online service called Kanopy where I can watch 6 things a month.

I think other libraries have something similar with a different name and I think some of them are unlimited.

It tends to have a lot of what's on other platforms naturally but Kanopy is a great place to take a look at stuff you have never heard of and find out if you want to hunt down the disc after.

Kanopy comes in great in a clutch. I have several library cards from different systems and the limits vary. One of my cards gets me 10 credits per month. Another library resource that also comes in handy from library systems is Hoopla Digital.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Really sad news:

Your friend and mine, Vilya, has informed some of us that he has a very serious heart condition and is not given very long to be with us. I am so sad right now that I can not collect my thoughts for a longer post.

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Vilya's Diagnosis

Received a short email from Vilya who said it was OK to post info from a PM. He expressed great gratitude to all of you for the words of care.

Vilya should be a great inspiration to all of us to make everyday count for we never know how many we have remaining.

Extremely sad to hear. I wish him all the best and thanks for sharing with us.