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

[the-pi-guy]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Sometimes gaming shows us the future. For example for a while now game consoles have been coming with and without a way to play physical copies of the games. I bought a PSPGo with no intention of ever having any physical games for it. And the PS5 come with and without the disc drive which is now available separately.

Sometimes my UHD BDs don't come with the online copy but what's much worse is when a physical copy of a video game doesn't come with a physical copy!

"Some physical Nintendo Switch games come with a download code instead of including the game data on the cartridge itself. This means players need to download the game to play it, which has been a point of frustration for many collectors and gamers."

I'd also just throw out that digital games aren't particularly different from physical games. You're either getting a 80 GB download or 80 GB on a disc. There's no quality difference.

There are some pros and cons like better ownership with physical, can effectively play a digital copy on multiple systems at the same time.

I personally buy my games digitally. If there was a non-hacking way to rip physical console games into digital, i'd be all over doing that.

[gotmule]

Let’s hope this choice stays on. He has a great track record with rebooting franchises and is easily one of my favorite directors.

https://screencrush.com/denis-villeneuve-bond/

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Watched that one > 24 years ago. Would be interested on your take of the UHD version.

I recently watched my DVD and that is what made me decide to upgrade it to 4K disc, but seeing as I have just seen the movie I have no idea when I will want to watch it again.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Let’s hope this choice stays on. He has a great track record with rebooting franchises and is easily one of my favorite directors.

https://screencrush.com/denis-villeneuve-bond/

With all the big budget mainstream success he's had... the French language movie INCENDIES still remains his best film by a very wide margin...

Speaking of French language, I've had the most marvelous time in Paris and surroundings the last couple of days.. spent almost 3 hours exploring THE CATACOMBS today after lucking out getting tickets... my daughter and I will definitely be rewatching AS ABOVE SO BELOW when we get back...

Off to Barcelona tomorrow for the weekend and then the long trek back home!

[stonesfan129]

I haven't had a great record with 4K discs, but I'm really enjoying some of these newer transfers. Picked up Point Break, Swordfish and JFK all on 4KBD this past week with my work bonus. They're just more expensive, so I'm buying less and let's hope I don't have to exchange any of them. But I've got some binder space to fill up so filling out the rest of my collection then I am probably just going to keep what I have and supplement it with FAST services.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

With all the big budget mainstream success he's had... the French language movie INCENDIES still remains his best film by a very wide margin...

Speaking of French language, I've had the most marvelous time in Paris and surroundings the last couple of days.. spent almost 3 hours exploring THE CATACOMBS today after lucking out getting tickets... my daughter and I will definitely be rewatching AS ABOVE SO BELOW when we get back...

Off to Barcelona tomorrow for the weekend and then the long trek back home!

For me, it’s Prisoners. Thought that was outstanding.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

For me, it’s Prisoners. Thought that was outstanding.

I prefer also and I hope that it gets a 4K disc release very soon.

is a very close second for me, though.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

For me, it’s Prisoners. Thought that was outstanding.

Prisoners is a close second to me, but I have to go with the first Sicario as my favorite of his.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Prisoners is a close second to me, but I have to go with the first Sicario as my favorite of his.

Also great, own it.

[antennahead]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Prisoners is a close second to me, but I have to go with the first Sicario as my favorite of his.

Nice tribute to Mick Ralphs in your avatar

[Lord-Oakbeard]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Prisoners is a close second to me, but I have to go with the first Sicario as my favorite of his.

Prisoners is one of the best crime drama films I’ve seen for atmosphere.

I love your tribute to Mick Ralphs gotmule.

In 1974 I saw Mott the Hoople with Queen as support at the Birmingham (England) town hall - a great Live band Mott were. Then in 1975 I saw Bad Company at the Birmingham Odeon in a re-arranged one-off gig due to Paul Rogers having a throat infection.

That Bad Company gig is one of my favourites and so memorable because at the end of the set a second drum kit appeared from behind the stacks with John Bonham sitting grinning with sticks aloft then out came Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to thunderous applause. It was a complete surprise as a thankyou from the band for not returning any tickets. Three members of Led Zeppelin joining in with Bad Company with Mick Ralphs and Jimmy Page on guitars - what a rocking night that was.

I also saw Mick Ralphs Blues Band in 2012 at a Blues festival in Bridport, Dorset . He was very laid back and friendly, chatting with the crowd and his guitar playing was exemplary.

Anyway, a few memories of Mick Ralphs.

RIP.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by antennahead

Nice tribute to Mick Ralphs in your avatar

Mick was an underrated player with a great tone. Helluva song writer. Glad to see Bad Company finally are getting into the Hall of Fame, although that institution is far from perfect.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

Prisoners is one of the best crime drama films I’ve seen for atmosphere.

I love your tribute to Mick Ralphs gotmule.

In 1974 I saw Mott the Hoople with Queen as support at the Birmingham (England) town hall - a great Live band Mott were. Then in 1975 I saw Bad Company at the Birmingham Odeon in a re-arranged one-off gig due to Paul Rogers having a throat infection.

That Bad Company gig is one of my favourites and so memorable because at the end of the set a second drum kit appeared from behind the stacks with John Bonham sitting grinning with sticks aloft then out came Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to thunderous applause. It was a complete surprise as a thankyou from the band for not returning any tickets. Three members of Led Zeppelin joining in with Bad Company with Mick Ralphs and Jimmy Page on guitars - what a rocking night that was.

I also saw Mick Ralphs Blues Band in 2012 at a Blues festival in Bridport, Dorset . He was very laid back and friendly, chatting with the crowd and his guitar playing was exemplary.

Anyway, a few memories of Mick Ralphs.

RIP.

I read about that gig where 3/4 of Zeppelin showed up! So cool you were there for it and I am extremely jealous.

[cheez avenger]

F1: Formula One was epic. One of the best audio experiences of all time in IMAX. I hope this gets a disc release since WB was also involved.

Made my first B&N CC order:


Anora 4K
Brazil 4K
The Big Heat 4K
Sorcerer 4K
Barry Lyndon 4K
Night Moves 4K

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Made my first B&N CC order:


Anora 4K
Brazil 4K
The Big Sleep 4K
Sorcerer 4K
Barry Lyndon 4K
Night Moves 4K

I assume you meant The Big Heat? I haven't seen anything about a Criterion for The Big Sleep, but it would be a day one purchase for me! My favorite Humphrey Bogart movie outside of Casablanca (as evidenced by my profile pic).

Still wrestling with whether I want to order something from the sale.

[Vilya]

I have been on a Looney Tunes kick and this one arrived today:



It includes a glittery Bugs Bunny Funko Pop!

The digital code sheet expired nearly 3.5 years ago, but it still remains useful for some of you around here.

[antennahead]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Mick was an underrated player with a great tone. Helluva song writer. Glad to see Bad Company finally are getting into the Hall of Fame, although that institution is far from perfect.

Spot on; great tone, great song writer ........ very tasteful soloist. Some guys have great speed and say nothing, Mick's tasteful solos always had something to say and always fit the song!

[cheez avenger]

Originally Posted by Ender14

I assume you meant The Big Heat? I haven't seen anything about a Criterion for The Big Sleep, but it would be a day one purchase for me! My favorite Humphrey Bogart movie outside of Casablanca (as evidenced by my profile pic).

Still wrestling with whether I want to order something from the sale.

Oops, yeah, typed too fast. Fritz Lang's Big Heat.

[Ender14]

Broke down and bought a couple of 4K Criterion's:



Got them from Amazon since they were price matching.

[Warm Gun]

Incendies was extremely contrived. Almost impossible.