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

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

My clothes washer and dryer has wifi capability so I thought I would set it up.

At first, it was nice because my watch or phone would let me know when the cycle was complete and that was useful.

However, my washer and dryer started texting me non stop and that felt bad because they seemed to care about me more than any living person. They would ask me if I wanted to know what the most popular cycles I used were or give me statistics about how and when I was using the machines.

I had to turn it off.... I was being stalked and hounded by my washing machine.

Someone else recently found his appliances were using 3GB of data per day for who knows what. I will go look that up and link the article.

"Your washing machine could be sending 3.7 GB of data a day — LG washing machine owner disconnected his device from Wi-Fi after noticing excessive outgoing daily data traffic"

https://www.tomshardware.com/network...-of-data-a-day

I am getting more "old fashioned" by the minute these days. Time to go yell at some clouds.

Hope toilets are not next!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

And with Saltburn ... it would be several decades before I would revisit it. I would have to completely forget it to want to see it again.

But that's just me.

And, everyone who watched it with me.

I’m hearing a lot about this film. I may have to visit the dark side if it’s not getting a disc release.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

With digital, we don’t have the peace of mind that we own that title and can revisit when we see fit.
That one fact is worth every penny disc wise, before I even get started on AV, etc..

Peace of mind is as illusory as control... again..IMHO.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by bhampton

And with Saltburn ... it would be several decades before I would revisit it. I would have to completely forget it to want to see it again.

But that's just me.

And, everyone who watched it with me.

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I’m hearing a lot about this film. I may have to visit the dark side if it’s not getting a disc release.

My daughter and I both enjoyed it quite a bit... there are comparisons to other films that I could make... but it would spoil this one to name them.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Peace of mind is as illusory as control... again..IMHO.

I only ever find peace of mind wrapped up in a film in my HT.

[Panson]

Originally Posted by CV19

I never realised the TV soap Coronation Street was known in your part of the world.

I'm sure you've probably already had a look at the website, but in case you haven't:

https://www.coronationstreetexperience.co.uk/

Viewer ranking:

1. UK 2. Australia 3. Ireland 4. Canada T5. US, FR.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I only ever find peace of mind wrapped up in a film in my HT.

Precisely... so perhaps FLEETING rather than illusory....

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Panson

Viewer ranking:

1. UK 2. Australia 3. Ireland 4. Canada T5. US, FR.

Oh... it's a thing baby..

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Precisely... so perhaps FLEETING rather than illusory....

Peace of mind knowing I can enjoy it again in the coming year, without worrying about it switching services or becoming unavailable because some gen Z folk got upset about something.

Then again, WW3 could break out this year, so………treasure every single frame of films and treasure good times with the family.

I know what you are saying, there always seems to be something around the corner, be it on a world wide stage or in one’s personal life.

I long for the care feee days of childhood. Boy, we’re they magical.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Panson

Viewer ranking:

1. UK 2. Australia 3. Ireland 4. Canada T5. US, FR.

Australia? That’s surprises me.

I loved the new reboot of Wentworth, pretty good Australian show.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I only ever find peace of mind wrapped up in a film in my HT.

Music also works for me and occasionally a video game.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Music also works for me and occasionally a video game.

All good for sure. I have sunk many hours into Minecraft, so addictive.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Peace of mind knowing I can enjoy it again in the coming year, without worrying about it switching services or becoming unavailable because some gen Z folk got upset about something.

Then again, WW3 could break out this year, so………treasure every single frame of films and treasure good times with the family.

I know what you are saying, there always seems to be something around the corner, be it on a world wide stage or in one’s personal life.

I long for the care feee days of childhood. Boy, we’re they magical.

I've chided you in the past about what I've sometimes perceived as a kind of nihilistic point of view...I don't know about WW3, but I've recently been struck by the idea, that a year from now, none of us will be giving much of a thought about whether or not our collections are reviewable or not...
It's spurred me to plan the big trip across the pond with the family this summer... I've convinced the wife that we need only spend a weekend in Manchester.. we'll do the tour of the cobbles and visit Old Trafford...

A couple of years ago, I celebrated a Rosh Hashanah seder seated next Geddy Lee from the band RUSH at the place of a mutual acquaintance. We took a few pictures together and I texted them to my buddy who fancies himself the biggest RUSH fan in the world. I had no idea how crazy that would make him knowing that I could either take them or leave them..LOL..

It turns out that this same friend is a huge MAN U fan as well...I don't know what he'll do when I text him pictures outside of the venue that his favourite SOCCER team plays out of....

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

I've chided you in the past about what I've sometimes perceived as a kind of nihilistic point of view...I don't know about WW3, but I've recently been struck by the idea, that a year from now, none of us will be giving much of a thought about whether or not our collections are reviewable or not...
It's spurred me to plan the big trip across the pond with the family this summer... I've convinced the wife that we need only spend a weekend in Manchester.. we'll do the tour of the cobbles and visit Old Trafford...

A couple of years ago, I celebrated a Rosh Hashanah seder seated next Geddy Lee from the band RUSH at the place of a mutual acquaintance. We took a few pictures together and I texted them to my buddy who fancies himself the biggest RUSH fan in the world. I had no idea how crazy that would make him knowing that I could either take them or leave them..LOL..

It turns out that this same friend is a huge MAN U fan as well...I don't know what he'll do when I text him pictures outside of the venue that his favourite SOCCER team plays out of....

Don’t worry, I have been chided by a few in my time.

Maybe it is because we are getting old, but an impending sense of doom isn’t a great thing to carry. I am trying to be more hopeful and maybe 2024 will pass off without the catastrophe we fear.

I do hope you enjoy that break, although I have no love for Man U!

Have been to their ground twice, it’s a very nice ground to be fair. I will give them that.

Sadly, given our exodus from premier league, it’s been a while since we played them.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

It turns out that this same friend is a huge MAN U fan as well...I don't know what he'll do when I text him pictures outside of the venue that his favourite SOCCER team plays out of....

If I were you, I'd take pictures of the Man City stadium just to wind up your friend and tell him you were told this is the better team and venue in Manchester.

[mi_z]

It looks like one user who was posting in these forums was removed from this website by a user, who is well-known for playing an instrument, for talking about a certain disease from the last few years, and taking it seriously. This was deemed "political." Hopefully they learned their lesson. Coincidently, I have joined the forums.

[mi_z]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I’m hearing a lot about this film. I may have to visit the dark side if it’s not getting a disc release.

This is why I've redoubled my efforts to see films in the cinema because there is no guarantee of a disc release these days. Saw Saltburn, The Killer, Bottoms, Theatre Camp, Society of the Snow in the last few months and none are getting disc releases as far as I know. Annoyingly, it has nothing to do with popularity and everything to do with the ridiculous business strategies these companies are taking. Amazon, I'm not giving you my money if I can help it.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

A couple of years ago, I celebrated a Rosh Hashanah seder seated next Geddy Lee from the band RUSH at the place of a mutual acquaintance. We took a few pictures together and I texted them to my buddy who fancies himself the biggest RUSH fan in the world. I had no idea how crazy that would make him knowing that I could either take them or leave them..LOL

Rush has been my favorite band since I was a sophomore in High School, many moons ago. I was fortunate enough to see them in concert 7 times over the years. That's awesome you got a picture with Geddy.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Maybe it is because we are getting old, but an impending sense of doom isn’t a great thing to carry. I am trying to be more hopeful and maybe 2024 will pass off without the catastrophe we fear.

I've joked for years that I'm an optimistic pessimist: the world sucks but it could get better. But like you, as I get older I am trying to be more positive about things. Or at the very least only worry about the things I can control and let go of the things I can't.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Ender14

I've joked for years that I'm an optimistic pessimist: the world sucks but it could get better. But like you, as I get older I am trying to be more positive about things. Or at the very least only worry about the things I can control and let go of the things I can't.

My older family members reckon I shouldn’t be so pessimistic as I’m not even 50 yet!

Doesn’t fill me with hope for when I get there!