More exited for New movies or Catalog releases? - Blu-ray Forum

dagon01 · 07-24-2008, 05:18 PM

What gets you more exited?

For me it is my favorite catalog movies being announced.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-24-2008, 05:23 PM

Catalog titles, no doubt.

uk-guy · 07-24-2008, 05:25 PM

catalog titles mainly due to the fact of a larger selection.

fronn · 07-24-2008, 05:26 PM

It's hard to say.

It's hard to know whether to be excited about new movies sometimes, while old Kurasawa movies or movies like Gladiator, I already know will be in my collection day 1. The number of catalog titles I want dwarfs the number of movies that are in theaters now or coming soon to disc by quite a bit... but that's not really a fair comparison... there's nearly 100 years of catalog titles and only ~6 months worth of new releases to get excited about at any given time.

AaronSCH · 07-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Catalog titles of course. I am pretty confident that new titles will look terrific so there is not as much anticipation. I want to see classic films revealed to me in a new and exciting way. The other night a friend an I watched the import titles "Black Narcissus" and "The Boys From Brazil." We couldn't shut up about how terrific they looked… far better than we imagined. I am chompin' at the bit to see what magic was done to bring "The Godfather Trilogy" to Blu-ray.

aramis109 · 07-24-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagon01

What gets you more exited?

For me it is my favorite catalog movies being announced.

Usually the Exit sign over the door gets me exited.

Nameless Evil · 07-24-2008, 05:55 PM

Catalog Titles - Totally

uk-guy · 07-24-2008, 05:56 PM

it might really depend on how old you are.

for instance how many movies have you seen.
some movies have great significance in peoples lives the film might be relevant to a world event.

myself i grew up during the 80s films like the breakfast club. planes trains and automobiles. speak to me a lot more than modern releases. thats not to say i
dont enjoy modern cinema.

dagon01 · 07-24-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronSCH

Catalog titles of course. I am pretty confident that new titles will look terrific so there is not as much anticipation. I want to see classic films revealed to me in a new and exciting way. The other night a friend an I watched the import titles "Black Narcissus" and "The Boys From Brazil." We couldn't shut up about how terrific they looked… far better than we imagined. I am chompin' at the bit to see what magic was done to bring "The Godfather Trilogy" to Blu-ray.

I know what you mean. When a movie you have seen before is so good looking it is almost like watching it for the first time.

Gremal · 07-24-2008, 06:02 PM

Catalog titles, but there does seem to be a renaissance of quality new films.

owa · 07-24-2008, 06:25 PM

Catalog titles mostly because I know what to expect from the movie. I haven't gone to the theater in a while so the newer releases are blind-buys. Since I don't know how much I'll like them, it sort of tempers my excitement. I do get pretty anxious with some of the new titles that I'm more certain I'll like though (Iron Man, Prince Caspian, etc.).

Beta Man · 07-24-2008, 06:33 PM

Catalog titles..... Criterion's releases in particular....

I have so many DVDs that I still watch, and think "man that's gonna be a sweet blu ray" I've gone so far as to create a little spreadsheet of movies I have on DVD that I need to watch for release dates on!!!

I'm an addict

miked924 · 07-24-2008, 06:42 PM

Catalog titles....about 80% of recent movies aren't even worth owning

davcole · 07-24-2008, 06:52 PM

Catalog titles.

Blurayne · 07-24-2008, 06:55 PM

I am torn between the two:

Catalog: there are some that i really want and then there are some i will just pick up when i get a chance. Some catalog titles are too $$ for me to double dip right now. But some are definetly worth the double dip i.e. LOTR/SW/Gladiator/Kill Bill

New Movies: Before this year summer's movies i would say no. But now seeing these movies, i definetly can't wait to see them on BLU.

For me: 50% catalog/ 50% new movies

BluCrew · 07-24-2008, 07:02 PM

I agree with the majority of the answers here: catalog titles for me too b/c MOST of the catalog titles (not all) look great and it does appear that it got released recently. The bar's already been set pretty high on all the new releases and there's an expectation that it should look great on blu.

SS316SRV · 07-24-2008, 07:05 PM

New releases for me. I have seen most of the catalogue movies that I have bought before. The new releases are new to me on my HT. Because of that I am excited to see them again.

PowellPressburger · 07-24-2008, 07:09 PM

Love catalog titles!!!!!!!! I think it is because we are usually gonna get fresh new films on Blu Ray as they are released with standard dvd for the most part... it is waiting for the great older catalog titles that I get excited over!

cajmoyper · 07-24-2008, 10:38 PM

I am more excited about TDK on BD than any movie that is coming out or could come out, maybe except SW in which case I would be equally excited about. Plus, catalog titles aren't necessarily going to look as good as newer films, but vice-versa. But the thing is with newer films, the source material is fresher and you're more likely to get a better picture. So, I'm saying new titles.

Eagle_23 · 07-24-2008, 10:44 PM

New movies for me. TDK, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy 3. All shall be mine!

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07-24-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
dagon01 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	More exited for New movies or Catalog releases? What gets you more exited? For me it is my favorite catalog movies being announced.

07-24-2008, 05:56 PM	#8
uk-guy Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:scotland Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:14	might be age related as to the answer it might really depend on how old you are. for instance how many movies have you seen. some movies have great significance in peoples lives the film might be relevant to a world event. myself i grew up during the 80s films like the breakfast club. planes trains and automobiles. speak to me a lot more than modern releases. thats not to say i dont enjoy modern cinema.

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07-24-2008, 05:23 PM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Catalog titles, no doubt.

07-24-2008, 05:25 PM	#3
uk-guy Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:scotland Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:14	catalog titles mainly due to the fact of a larger selection.

07-24-2008, 05:26 PM	#4
fronn Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:St. Paul, Minnesota Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	It's hard to say. It's hard to know whether to be excited about new movies sometimes, while old Kurasawa movies or movies like Gladiator, I already know will be in my collection day 1. The number of catalog titles I want dwarfs the number of movies that are in theaters now or coming soon to disc by quite a bit... but that's not really a fair comparison... there's nearly 100 years of catalog titles and only ~6 months worth of new releases to get excited about at any given time.

07-24-2008, 05:38 PM	#5
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	Catalog titles of course. I am pretty confident that new titles will look terrific so there is not as much anticipation. I want to see classic films revealed to me in a new and exciting way. The other night a friend an I watched the import titles "Black Narcissus" and "The Boys From Brazil." We couldn't shut up about how terrific they looked… far better than we imagined. I am chompin' at the bit to see what magic was done to bring "The Godfather Trilogy" to Blu-ray.

07-24-2008, 05:55 PM	#7
Nameless Evil Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:183 Blu-ray reviews:52	Catalog Titles - Totally

07-24-2008, 06:02 PM	#10
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Catalog titles, but there does seem to be a renaissance of quality new films.

07-24-2008, 06:25 PM	#11
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Catalog titles mostly because I know what to expect from the movie. I haven't gone to the theater in a while so the newer releases are blind-buys. Since I don't know how much I'll like them, it sort of tempers my excitement. I do get pretty anxious with some of the new titles that I'm more certain I'll like though (Iron Man, Prince Caspian, etc.).

07-24-2008, 06:33 PM	#12
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Catalog titles..... Criterion's releases in particular.... I have so many DVDs that I still watch, and think "man that's gonna be a sweet blu ray" I've gone so far as to create a little spreadsheet of movies I have on DVD that I need to watch for release dates on!!! I'm an addict

07-24-2008, 06:42 PM	#13
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Catalog titles....about 80% of recent movies aren't even worth owning

07-24-2008, 06:52 PM	#14
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	Catalog titles.

07-24-2008, 06:55 PM	#15
Blurayne Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:197	I am torn between the two: Catalog: there are some that i really want and then there are some i will just pick up when i get a chance. Some catalog titles are too $$ for me to double dip right now. But some are definetly worth the double dip i.e. LOTR/SW/Gladiator/Kill Bill New Movies: Before this year summer's movies i would say no. But now seeing these movies, i definetly can't wait to see them on BLU. For me: 50% catalog/ 50% new movies

07-24-2008, 07:02 PM	#16
BluCrew Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA	I agree with the majority of the answers here: catalog titles for me too b/c MOST of the catalog titles (not all) look great and it does appear that it got released recently. The bar's already been set pretty high on all the new releases and there's an expectation that it should look great on blu.

07-24-2008, 07:05 PM	#17
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	New releases for me. I have seen most of the catalogue movies that I have bought before. The new releases are new to me on my HT. Because of that I am excited to see them again.

07-24-2008, 07:09 PM	#18
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Love catalog titles!!!!!!!! I think it is because we are usually gonna get fresh new films on Blu Ray as they are released with standard dvd for the most part... it is waiting for the great older catalog titles that I get excited over!

07-24-2008, 10:38 PM	#19
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	I am more excited about TDK on BD than any movie that is coming out or could come out, maybe except SW in which case I would be equally excited about. Plus, catalog titles aren't necessarily going to look as good as newer films, but vice-versa. But the thing is with newer films, the source material is fresher and you're more likely to get a better picture. So, I'm saying new titles.

07-24-2008, 10:44 PM	#20
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	New movies for me. TDK, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy 3. All shall be mine!

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