The State of Physical Media in 2023
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- čas přidán 3. 01. 2023
- Heath talks about what physical media and home video enthusiasts can expect in 2023!
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Follow your passion, Heath. There are lots of channels where people just unbox the latest 4Ks, but I like that you give us reviews, talk about older stuff, and have heard of movies from before 1995! 😄 I don't consider myself a "collector" because I only buy stuff I want to watch, not stuff that's in a new steelbook or slip cover, and it's nice to watch a channel where someone actually watches movies and knows their context.
Thanks Heath for another great topic, it is a great time to be a movie fan. Like you I have been a movie fan all the way back to the mom and pops video stores to Hollywood video and blockbuster just to name a few. The good thing is that us collectors are always interested in new stuff albeit movies, 4k, slipcovers, box sets, etc and there are so many great companies out there that are producing some amazing stuff! Imprint, Kino Lorber, Criterion, Arrow Video, Warner Brothers Archives, Vinegar Syndrome, MVD, Vestron, Blue Underground and A24 to name a few. Heck Shout Factory released Summer School, the Temp and Wildcats not so long ago, some really good 80's movies so needless to say for now physical media and for the love of movies is still going strong! As always keep up the great work as it's always appreciated!
I agree with you & Heath 100% I consider myself a film historian/ movie collector in all genres & eras with a theatre room with dvds/blu-rays / 4k along with books & magazines So keep up the great work informing us on our shared passions of film media🤗😉😎
4k is great for most older titles
Not a huge collector, maybe less than 20 dvd/blu-rays a year. I come to this channel for the deep cuts and the history. Love your style Heath, can't wait to see what you bring in 2023!
Im probably an outlier here but my local Best Buy is my go-to when buying 4K because I love supporting the brick and mortar experience and the employees there who are passionate about film
Let's save physical media, guys!
I couldn't agree more Heath! I have talked about this on my channel - the curation is super important. I plan on paring down the collection even further this year and ripping some discs to a NAS and then donating or selling the discs for things that I don't "need" but just want access to.
You sure have talked about curation, and I am glad that you have! I'm not ready to rip discs yet, but I do plan to look into some alternate storage methods to free up shelf space for things that I don't want to get rid of but don't need to display.
I actually learned about the @@CerealAtMidnight channel through the @FilmsAtHome channel. Glad you both do what you do. I started ripping DVD to NAS 5 years ago and gave away those DVD to charity and a few to eBay (it was very cathartic as it really was TOO much). For the films I like to rewatch or leverage my new 4K HDR home theatre set-up I purchase 4K discs and retain the Blu Rays in my collection. Thanks to you both for providing great info on your respective channels .
@@CerealAtMidnightyou could store them in disk cases. I experimented with that. The unfortunate thing you can't typically store art.
Actually as the cost of living crisis starts to bite ..a number of people that I know are cancelling their streaming subscriptions ..and coming over to actually buying physical media ..so yes I can see a good future for physical media ...as for me I love good movies ( and bad movies ) even expensive imports ..bring on 2023..
Yet video games want to move to physical
hi Heath, as you stated I too have moved away from Mainstream hollywood movies. This trend for me started around 2019 - 2020 particularly since a ton of movies were full of propaganda and agendas that just don't vibe with me. So since 2020 I've been diving deep into Kino Lorber, Vinegar syndrome and other labels that release older, and classic films. My film noir collection has grown thanks to your recommendations. Westerns and film noir is my go to genre these days. I appreciate the work you do. Take time to hang out with your family and I'm glad to see you will release content that is more to your liking.
I usually come to this channel to learn more about obscure movies that I haven't heard of, sounds like the channel is going in a fun direction
glad to see that physical media is still rising up and we're getting more and more great releases of forgotten stuff
I agree
I realize I'm late to the party in responding to this video, but I've watched it several times because I find it to be so energizing and inspiring. When you talk about your passion for serials, "weird beat movies from the 50's", Joe Dante, psychedelic 60's flicks, film history, Westerns, etc., I find it amazing and gratifying that someone so young would care about these things. It actually gives me hope for the future of cinematic culture. You named many of the things I care about and concentrate on in my own collecting life. I wish you all good luck in 2023 with your exploration of the "edges". That's where the fun is for me, and that's what keeps my collecting hobby going.
Hey👊🏽 - you’re right about the “edges!” 🤣 they’re like the OUTER RIM in STAR WARS! 🤩 oh sh!t that’s gonna stick!🤣 - I’m I’ve recently been spendin more time out there than anything else! I find this is where the growth is! 💪🏽‼️ I’ve subbed to your channel for a deep dive! See you round 👍🏽👊🏽
So glad you're going to continue showcasing things you are passionate about. And I love that westerns is one of those things. Something in me clicked this last year and I've become obsessed with westerns. I've watched more westerns in 2022 than I have in my entire 50 years. Thank you for doing what you do and sharing your passion for film with the rest of us.
You do you, Heath! You have turned me on to so many things while still providing a forum for lifelong passions of mine. It’s why I’m here and will continue to be here. I’m excited to see what you have on tap in 2023!
Happy New year 🙂 I like what I hear about the changes. Do what feels good to you Heath.
Love your passion and your transparency. I've always enjoyed your videos and I've come to respect and trust your opinions. Your reviews have lead me to purchase titles I'd never have tried before. I agree with your points on burn-out, and the collectors market. Keep up the great work, and have a great 2023!!
I’ve been feeling the exact same way in terms of burn out in 2022. I plan to get a bit more content out than last year and stick to a schedule more but, because I also work retail 35+ hours a week and write books, I have a lot going on at once. Social life is also in there somewhere. I’m right with ya there Health. I too also have been slipping from the mainstream and looking back.
Dude your page is awesome! Every year brings changes and new beginning s. Keep posting what you love the most. I collect vhs, dvd and blu-rays still to this day! Just got the Hunter box set for Christmas. Thanks for recommending it.
Great video Heath.
Totally support yr renewed mission statement.
Yr passion is contagious. Excited about the new year and what’s to come on the channel!
Love this video. Follow your passion , I am going through the exact same thing right now. I am moving towards the films I love and my love of comics, which definitely doesn't garner as many viewers, but I love it.
Discussing the films you love and moving into curating shows more passion for the medium than someone just covering everything
I'm excited to see what you are excited about. Looking forward to another great year with you!
Great video as always Heath , Physical Media in 2023 I think is going to be great. We have the 100th anniversary of Disney and Warner Bros. and many great releases coming out like The Rocky films , Superman 5 Film Collection and the Disney 100th Steelbooks all coming out / rumored in 2023 on 4K UHD Blu-Ray and many more releases coming. Also other mainstream studios like Universal are putting out great titles as well as Warner Archive and the other labels like Kino Lorber , Arrow Video , Vinegar Syndrome and Imprint etc.
I love your passion for film and point of view-- it's lead me to discover and enjoy more noir films- recently picking up Double Indemnity and cool boutique labels where you discover things that actually surprise and awe- something I find lacking in most mainstream releases. As a collector of things it's good to remember that a collection is a reflection of ourselves. It's great to have that conversation. All the best in 2023!
Happy New Year Heath! Looking forward to seeing more content about the stuff you’re into, especially the 60s psychedelic stuff.
What an IMPRESSIVE collection you have. LOVE it! Please stay on here though, even if it has to be less. We still love your reviews and content!
Happy New Year Heath! I hope that 2023 ends up being a wonderful and prosperous year for you, Brie and this amazing channel. You obviously love what you do and you have a genuine passion for physical media. Your opinions are honest and unbiased. The continued hard work is much appreciated. However, you deserve a break. You need some personal time that has nothing to do with CZcams. Step back, take a breather and relax. Burnout is a real thing and it can definitely take a toll if you aren't careful. You have been working like a machine as of late and you deserve some rest. Fewer videos won't lessen my interest in this channel because I know that the hard work and passion will always be there. No matter what decisions you make moving forward, I'll always be there to support you as best as I can. Thanks, for another wonderful video! Thanks, for everything that you do! I really appreciate it! God bless and stay safe!
I appreciate the kind words! CZcams is not set up to give creators breaks and they actually PUNISH CZcamsrs who slow down by throttling their video traffic, among other things. However, self care is VERY important, and I realize that I cannot continue to post as many videos or cover as much as I have in the past. 2022 was a constant cycle of record, edit, upload, repeat, every single day. It's time to reconnect with what brings me joy! It may mean less views, but I'll be happier.
Absolutely love your channel and with us as collectors and enthusiasts is so cool to see that we can keep physical media alive. I feel that on burnout. I've covered so much that I can't keep up with what's coming out. Here's to an awesome new year for you and your channel.
Thank you! You're right, we cover so much that it becomes hard to watch things from you own selection and not get stuck on the new release treadmill.
Great video Heath. It’s good to take stock on what is important in your life. If we see less video’s from your channel this year, that’s ok. Don’t burn out. Take your time and take some time for yourself. Love your content and will always support you.
Agree. Another favorite blu ray review channel is Movie Collector; the guy puts out fewer videos than most but the quality is the highest. So it Heath cuts back that's fine with me, as quality trumps quantity most times.
Thank you, Heath. Appreciate your thoughts and enjoy your videos.
I LOVE this!
FWIW: The stuff I'm interested in seeing is EXACTLY the stuff you cover that you're passionate about, since a lot of it is new to me (whether by never seeing it or not knowing the history).
It's great to hear about the latest studio releases or your thoughts on the latest Arrow 4K re-re-release of something, but you do you Heath!
Like you, I am tending to collect older stuff and usual stuff. The importance of having movies and ( in my case) tv series that you love on physical media are that it doesn't matter if a streaming service takes it out of circulation, or someone wants to "enhance" it or cut it. Plus, if it is packaged really nicely, then it is fun to just take it out and look at it. I lo e my Arrow Video Phantasm and Shaw Brothers sets. These are things of beauty even before you load any of the discs.
You do what you are passionate about, Heath. I've enjoyed your channel for the past two years and look forward to wherever you decide to take it (and I really need to join your patreon, I just keep forgetting). Happy New Year!
Thank you for helping keep physical media alive! You and @FilmsatHome help keep the physical media community alive. Keep fighting the good fight!
Take care and keep the fire burning! Looking forward to your reviews for noir films in 2023.
It's interesting that DVD still holds so much of the physical market share, but I'm assuming it differs greatly depending on a distributor's target audience. Like Discotek have moved away from DVD completely, and even when they release something in standard definition it's on Blu-ray.
Love your videos, man! Keep doing what you do
What you said about diving more and more into what's a hit and "grow it" connected with me. CZcams keeps trying to give us more of the same, whatever that is. But I really want novelty, not sameness. I want to discover, or rediscover, those hidden gems of the past. And that's what's so awesome about your channel. You are top dog, Heath. Thank you for keeping the fire.
The films from the 30’s thru the 50’s are my absolute favorite. There certainly have always been great films being made but that 30 year period is just so loaded with fantastic and original storytelling. Love your enthusiasm and your channel. Here’s to another prolific year for physical media!
Im like 70s and 80s
Can't fake the funk... you're a real enthusiast and it helps me better appreciate movies and film history!
I’ve been following you for a few years now, and not because you cover mainstream stuff, but because I could see your undeniable passion for the same movies and TV shows as me. My pap raised me on old monster movies of the 30s and 40s, Abbott and Costello, Three Stooges etc. It’s more enjoyable to watch you talk about the subjects you love than the subjects that are topical.
Excellent video and I love your passion for films. But don't burn yourself out. I liked your comments about digging into the 40's and fifties serials (Jungle Jim, Superman, Flash Gordon, and let's not forget Bomba The Jungle Boy). There is so much stuff in the vaults we haven't seen on disc yet, hopefully we'll see more this year. Two films I'd like to see on 4k this year - King Kong (1933) my fave film of all time (tied w/Blade Runner) and Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch, my favorite Western (his Straw Dogs would be great too).Looking forward to some great releases in 2023 and more great videos from you.
The burn out is REAL! I have more to say about CZcams and the patterns that it encourages and that result in creator burnout, but this wasn't the place for it.
Here's hoping King Kong gets a 4K this year! with it being the anniversary and slipping into the public domain after this year, it seems like a no brainer, but WB rarely does what's expected these days.
2022 was a HUGE year for physical media. I added MANY excellent titles to my video collection -- Blu-ray Discs and 4K U.H.D. Discs like they're going out of style!
One of your best shows yet Heath. Really came from the heart. I totally hear you and felt what you are saying having gone through many changes myself. I became overrun with movies, they are stacked everywhere and all my shelves are closets are full, plus I have probably around 100 or so I have not even yet watched. Finally decided to do what you did, purged many from my collection and begin to focus on what was my main groove with cinema and become much more selective in my purchases.
Physical Media will never die..
Ever since you told me awhile back you had this video idea percolating, I’ve been looking forward to it. And it in no way disappointed. For what it’s worth, I myself cannot wait to see whatever reinventions you come up with for the channel that will consistently reflect and showcase your personal attention and affection for film history. Sure, it doesn’t hurt that you and I share similar radar screens in terms of our film passion, but really just having a disc channel that doesn’t inordinately dwell on horror movies will be most welcome! I run the gamut of over a 100 years of movie history in my heart and soul and all of that is what too often goes missing on these physical media oriented channels. So keep your promise and dig deep and try to balance the same old same old with all kinds of patented Heath-ness. HOPALONG CASSIDY alongside whatever MCU is spewing this week? Why not? Bring it on!
Great video! Great channel.
Totally relate to feeling freed when thinning out the collection. I actually live by only owning one copy of each film (few exceptions allowed). So when I “upgrade” by buying a new edition I donate the old. Also I only keep what makes me feel good. If there’s fillers they don’t last long in the collection.
Love your channel and have been following you for a long time. In my early days of collecting I bought anything, but now after purging I only have films I truly love. My brother has a huge collection of films from the 40’s to the early 70’s. We live in the uk and he’s a massive fan of British comedy films especially from the 60’s.
I just know that my local Walmart took like 1/3 of the 2 remaining movie racks and filled it with records and other stuff. The physical media in stores looks bleak. But on-line is another story the boutique labels are buzzing. In 2021 and 2022 I bought an insane amount of boutique label movies especially Severin and Vinegar Syndrome. Don't worry about your input bro you'll do fine your content it's always first rate. Cool video Heath!👉😃👈
Great video. As someone who loves the fringier stuff, I will be keeping a close eye on your upcoming videos. (You had me with 60s Psychadelia ... don't know if this would even be of any interest to you but it would be cool to see a video on the works of Ken Russell.) You doing you has been what has been keeping this channel fresher than the CZcams Usual.
If it weren't for you where would I go for my classics discussions. Keep up the good work Heath looking forward to 2023!!!
Love your channel. Going to check out the podcast. I think for the new year I'm going to start checking out some of the places like Shout Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, etc. Going to finally cut the cable cord and stream instead. But I will always have a soft spot for physical media.
You do amazing job and decide finally restart my channel do reviews on my favors and other passions. You are right help keep stuff alive.
I agree with many of the comments. You've got to follow your passion or burn out will surely occur. Like many, I only collect films that are my passion. I am currently upgrading my collection to 4K if available and, if not, go to blu-ray. I do have a suggestion: I would like to see a list of all the places like Kino Lorber and Criterion, where we can search and purchase films. There are probably online companies that I've never heard of. Thanks for all you do! Have a great 2023!
Wise words, my friend. I agree wholeheartedly
Happy new year Heath
Happy New Year!
Love your stuff brother. Absolute legend.
Good to hear from you, Ross!
I hope in 2023 region locking ends so I can import more movies that don't get blu-ray & 4K releases in Australia. Umbrella & Imprint have been really good to me with horror & older movies & I think most of their releases have made it to JB Hi-Fi(not those awesome limited editions from Umbrella though). I've got close to 1500 movies on blu-ray/4K now & I buy out of print used mostly as I only went hardcore collecting over the last 2 years.
Keep up the good fight. Champion the support of what we love.
I agree with you, Heath. I have been collecting physical media since VHS days in Australia from 1984. 2000 for DVD and 2010 blu ray. I have been a film/ TV buff as child of 5 in 1965, I was draw into world of small and large screen. Amazing stuff coming out from different companies and countries, I buy the films and TV that interested me I lot for online, from my own country, as well as UK, US and Japan. I always watch your channel, and enjoy your opinions and interviews. My wife likes your shelving. When I retire in 4 years time that our plan to redo our video library. Looking forward what comes next. Also you can't collect everything. Take care.
Follow your passion Heath. We’ll follow you wherever you go
I'm thinking that since 4k TVs are starting to become ubiquitous in homes, more and more viewers are gradually become aware that a 4k disc is the best way to experience the inherent high quality on their nice big screens.
Heath mentions older movies, westerns, Kino Lorber. Note that Kino has its own free streaming service, Kino Cult, and Criterion's The Criterion Channel at just $11/mo. Both services great for screening/discovering titles for future disc buys. Criterion Channel has lots of titles that are not in their disc collection too.
Sanity. A store here in Australia that sold CD's, Movies and the like, that's been around since '92 is closing it doors. They were struggling with the rise of the streaming era, and this April they'll been gone. They'll still have an online-only store, but I will miss it.
I also love going to my local op shop pawn store and pick up some DVD's and Blu rays to add to my collection
I am a CEO / owner of a consumer products firm that also operates in a market described as "in atrophy". You are right: attrition is real. But, I would strongly caution against any forecast that predicts an end of. These are entrenched markets. Even when one cannot see the end from the beginning, I would always put my money on a firm's ability to find new market paths. The impulse that we have to collect has little to do with available media--what has been done and what has yet to be done. Collecting physical media scratches a deeper itch. I very much doubt that physical media has a shelf life so short that anyone can predict its end.
I agree with this 100 percent. There will never be an end to physical media as long as an audience is there to support it. But releases will go out of print and companies will fold. That's just the nature of business, so that's why I advise responsible enjoyment. Not buying out of fear, but being conscious and deliberate with who and what we support.
can we by any chance get a collection video? I always see your background and it amazes me how much I am missing that I love lol.
Whichever method, when it comes to reviews, many times I find myself standing in a store with the item in my hand trying to look up if its worth buying, so I don't want a video longer than 3 minutes on a review.
Ur the pro, videos appreciated. Just my 2 cents
I'm looking forward to whatever you cover and plan to continue on Patreon. I hope you can focus more on what gets you most excited to post. It's always a bummer when I hear a CZcamsr (though I get it) say "we'd like to cover X, but the algorhithims prevent us." In 2022, largely due to you, I probably shopped more online for movies than ever, but it's still hard for me. I was raised that cash is king and you should see the product you want to buy and if you have to use credit cards, pay it off as soon as it comes in. I've broken all those rules, but get lost spreading orders over multiple boutiques. It's all good, though. By and large if I'm willing to spend the money, I can find any movie I want and the few times I do come across something that's not in HD, it's almost a shock. Speaking of which, we need a BD for "Elves" (1989).
I love your channel for its uniqueness. I wish I could afford more of the import stuff but between its expensiveness and postage can’t buy a lot.
Hi, I will definitively follow your channel if you talk about what you love and not about every release, I think trying to cover everything will diluted the interesting part on what you really want to share. Nice video, keep up the good work. Of course, I want to know more about those westerns movies.
Great video and good idea re: your 2023 focus, staying on the fringes is very welcome. I’m hoping we might get some more Stephen J Cannell shows, though I do have quite a few from earlier releases. Maybe a new release of ALF with new extras? In the UK we just got a Blu-ray release of the old ITV show Worzel Gummidge and it looks incredible now, never thought there would be a big enough audience for this kind of thing.
Good news, VEI just released Silk Stalkings: The Complete Series on DVD and Shout Factory is prepping a major ALF campaign for this year.
@@CerealAtMidnight Very good news, it’s just the VEI releases are difficult to get hold off in the UK, certainly at a reasonable price.
Agh! That's true. I know they sell through the US Amazon, but I'm not sure about international shipping, since VEI themselves fulfills the orders.
I bought some myself from you off eBay and couldn’t be happier! Thank you!
Thank YOU for helping the channel, Daniel!
@@CerealAtMidnight your welcome. Thank you for the channel. 😊
Heath, I watched your channel since you started this idea. I loved it then and I love it today. Yes I watched your collection outgrow you behind your back like a physical media tidal wave. You have to purge once in a while. It is good for you, your family and your passion. Keep on discussing the obscure things. We already know about mainstream. One question I always wanted to ask you, How do you do this? So much to watch and so little time.
To answer your question, over the last couple of years Cereal At Midnight has taken up just about every waking moment of my life. Sometimes I'd watch as many as six movies in a day while also making videos about them. I have put the things I want to watch on the back-burner and prioritized new releases so I could have accurate, helpful coverage, but there was never enough time to see it all before I talked about it. That's one of the reasons I'm making some changes and trying to cover less in 2023, because I can't keep doing that.
hard to believe that DVD still outsells Blu Ray. The only thing I watch in DVD is old TV Shows like All in the Family. Movies and new TV Shows is Blu Ray or Ultra Blu Ray only for me.
back when I was ordering movies for our shop we ordered about 5% of what came out each month and we got a bunch to process for our shelves all the time. So much stuff out there.
The general public doesn't know simple things like the difference between blue ray and standard and blue ray and 4k. The general public doesn't even know that most 4k dvd come with blue ray and digital code. If people knew just very simple things like that 4k would have way more sales because it is the best bang for your buck.
Keep up great work Heath! I have found that the price for physical media have gotten very high and that is driving me to be even more selective - especially when I already have perfectly serviceable Bluray copies of films (like Scream Factory). The speed at which titles are making it onto streaming services and relative low price of digital are also factors. Martin and TCM from Second Sight are only ones I plan to add over next few months. Put a number of discs in my cart but did not pull the trigger over the holidays and ended up streaming instead.
Excellent update.Need a 4k hammer Frankenstein box set.
The situation is not the same in every country tho. Here in France, we don't have the same support by the customers, the market is shrinking quickly sadly. UHD 4K working all zones, it's going to be a lifeline.
Regarding DVDs, as I warned about a year or so ago few if any pawn shops in my area still sell DVDs (I rarely bother to check any more as it's mostly a waste of time). My local thrift can barely move them for 50 cents each. Even at the library I'm often the only one looking over and borrowing DVDs including new releases. So, I'm a bit surprised the format still commands such a lead. I will say this of the format, some older titles upgrade to a 4K screen surprisingly well (I rarely feel the need to upgrade a modern Kino DVD) but the new digital films (Dune, Batman, Marvel, some A24) are often so dark I can barely tell what's going on for large parts of the film. I'm still in the process of cutting down my collection. Kind of sad that many titles are not even worth selling in a bundle so they too get donated. Glad to hear about going with your passions. Cheers!
Might be my favorite 4k blu ray channel
I've always been a physical media guy. But I also supported streaming too. Assuming the streaming content got physical releases. But I simply cannot support streaming any longer. Netflix is the main culprit. But they're all doing it. Everything from downgrading the picture quality, to stopping password sharing, to weekly releases instead of all at once, to demanding that you only watch it home (which completely defeats the point of streaming). On top of all that, paying to be disrespected like this. But the final straw for me was putting ads on their service. Something Netflix said that they would never ever do under any circumstance. And it would be one thing if it was a free ad-based membership, since they're getting money from the ads. Oh no! They want you to pay $7 a month to watch ads. That's like me paying a guy $7 to sleep with my wife. No thanks. I'm not a cuck.
I still enjoy mainstream content, however the videos from your channel I have enjoyed most are the recommendations of movies from the past, especially by genre. I like it as it can help expand my own interests and experiences without blindly stumbling around to find something that is worth my time.
I do think the homogeneity of current offerings is a problem.
I wish there was a brick and mortar store that I could drive to with entire sections dedicated to the boutique labels like Criterion and Arrow and Vinegar Syndrome
Most of what I buy is horror & older films. Umbrella & Imprint in Australia have been good to me in this aspect. I only buy blu-rays & 4K these days & I really hope the output increases, especially pre 1990's movies & I hope it that region locking just ends so I can import more movies that Australia doesn't get.
Splash out on a multi region player. About 300 bucks(including postage) on ebay. I'm in Australia and bought one a couple of years ago. Not foolproof but 9 out of 10 of region A locked movies work.
Definitely follow your passion, Heath. I’d rather watch you break down a release you’re genuinely geeking over, rather than covering a release just because it’s available.
Funny you mentioned Joe Dante- I was recently following several films throughout his career and came across Explorers, which I had never even heard of. It started out pretty cool in that uniquely Goonies-esque 80s kid movie sort of way. Then it took a major turn into Gremlins 2 style goofery, and I lost all interest. What a shame. 😖
Anyway, Happy 2023 to you 🎉
Insightful about getting burned out on passions.
When a Blu Ray that comes with the DVD is sold, does that only count towards Blu Ray sales or does it count for DVD as well?
From what I understand, the primary format is how the sale is counted. A Blu-ray with a DVD included (which is quite rare these days) counts as a Blu-ray unit, not a DVD unit.
Also, are we talking disc count or gross sales?
Go for it, Heath. Follow your passion. While there are great movies coming out now, the older stuff that inspired new creators like Jordan Peele, Edgar Wright, Greta Gerwig and Rian Johnson are a goldmine of fascinating cinema. Everybody has a hot take on modern movies. CZcams is full of pundits cannibalising the film du jour. The older stuff becoming increasingly available. I just watched E.A. Dupont's 1928 Moulin Rouge and it's exciting and bold with fast editing, cross cutting and interesting characters. Keep up the good work, mate.
I love cinema, and have a large collection of Blu rays with a handful of 4K disks. Having made such a great assortment of all kinds of films, I don't personally see the need to upgrade any of my blu's to 4K. Sure, there is a difference, but 1080p images still hold up very well!
I can't express how done I am with Severin, Vinegar Syndrome and Imprint with their absurd titles. Kino Lorber, Lionsgate, Vestron and MVD have been killing it tho
Big Wal-Mart shopper too?
@@pappypadre Wal-Mart and Amazon are a plague
DVD is still king even in 2023? Incredible physical Media is world wide so it will always be available somewhere in the world
Yep! This week the numbers stack up like this:
DVD 62.1%
Blu-ray 28.3%
4K 9.6%
4K >Bluray>>>DVD>>>>>>VHS.
Generally, assuming a reasonable quality source and mastering, the improvement in quality between formats declines. In terms of perceived quality and enjoyment, DVD was a great improvement over VHS, and Bluray offered a noticeable improvement over DVD. 4K doesn’t offer that same experience in jumping up in quality over bluray as it did with DVD. I think Bluray is where the general public should have stoped, not DVDs, but the adoption and improvement of streaming services through a wrench in that.
I already have a 2023 wish list and I try to be as frugal as possible with collecting! First and foremost : Will I watch this title again?….ever??
Anyway:
Ben Hur (1959)
The Exorcist
American Graffiti
King Kong (1933)
Falling Down
On the Waterfront
The Right Stuff
And how about some Harryhausen 4K’s…let’s go Sony/Columbia..whoever
The best of times & the worst of times. My last 2 direct boutique label purchases just plain sucked due to poor shipping, fomo, and suspect product description. There's cool stuff that 10 years ago would have been must buys(i.e. all the classic Hong Kong cinema) but priorities have changed. I'd definitely watched that kind of stuff on a streaming service while waiting for the few "must owns". Ya can't own, or store, it all.
Word dude.
As someone who just started its the region locks that kill it for me
If Disney were to start going through their back catalogue, which includes Fox and MGM titles, there probably would be enough to keep up the current pace of film releases.
As for wishlist items, I'm glad yours have been satisfied. Personally, I'm still waiting for some of mine to even get a DVD release. Titles like 'Cal' (1984 w/ Helen Mirren & John Lynch), 'Light of Day' (1987 w/ Michael J. Fox, Joan Jett & Gena Rowlands), 'Montana' (1990 Western w/ Richard Crenna & Gena Rowlands), 'Yellow' (2012 directed by Nick Cassavetes w/ Ray Liotta, Sienna Miller & Gena Rowlands), 'Olive' (2011 w/ Gena Rowlands & John Scurti), 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (2014 w/ Gena Rowlands, Cheyenne Jackson, Jacki Weaver & Rita Moreno), 'Six Weeks' (1982 w/ Dudley Moore & Mary Tyler Moore), 'Fued' (2017 w/ Susan Sarandon & Jessica Lange) and more. Maybe I'm into more obscure titles, but if the studios were truly doing a great job of getting their back catalogue titles out to us, you would think a few of those would've had some type of release by now...
As for the channel, keep up the good work. Yours is my favourite channel for physical media information!
Heath, first off great video as usual! I was curious what your thoughts are on 4K and Blu-ray players. Do you think companies will stop making them eventually or stop bringing out new models? I've already noticed the amount of models and companies making them overall has shrunk. Just wanted to see what you thought
I think 4K and Blu-ray players will be around as long as there are people to buy them. It's not something I worry about at all. When this question comes up, I like to point out that I can buy brand new 8 track players, 3.5 floppy disc drives, and cassette players on Amazon right now. Walmart started carrying blank cassette tapes again in their stores a few years ago. There are even companies that specialize in making VCRs again. There's less money in new 4K and Blu-ray players these days, but that doesn't make me worry that players are disappearing. 25 years into DVD, you can still find a DVD player just about anywhere and for cheaper than ever.
@@CerealAtMidnight Very good points. Didn't think about it that way. Thanks for the response!
I think this will be the biggest year for 4K disc.
When it comes to physical media, I still love them and I do love streaming. When it comes to what physical media I buy, specifically dvd and blu-ray, it just depends on the movies I like. Movies that haven't really interested me, I watch on Netflix, but if I would really love them after watching them, I would gladly buy it on dvd or blu ray if it does get released.
I have some fears that dvds, blu rays and 4ks will become obsolete to the point where stores that depend on them close down. However, I'm happy that there are people who still love them. As long as there are people who still love them, there is no reason to stop making them. They may not be the big thing they used to be, but they still make money and filmmakers want their movies to generate revenue from everywhere.
I like that more old westerns are being remastered and put in blu-ray ,there hundreds of cool old westerns out there
Then 2023 is gonna be better! By the way, my favorite movie star since I was a six years old kid was Tony Curtis and I seen you dig it as well. Do you know something about some more Kino Lorber Tony Curtis Collection Volume 2? Greetings from Sweden!
Always nice to find another Tony Curtis fan! There are no more actor collections scheduled from Kino Lorber, so a Volume 2 for Tony Curtis seems unlikely. However, lots of his Universal work turned up elsewhere during 2022 from Kino Lorber, so it's getting released in one way or another.
@@CerealAtMidnight Thank you for the information. Went to the KL's page and found quite a few Curtis movies with commentay tracks that ,now , I need and, oh surprise, I found a couple of old Chuck Heston favorites in really sweet editions: Naked in the jungle (Marabunta!) the first movie I saw with Heston at 4 or 5 and Secret of the incas , the grandpa of Indiana Jones. Keep on the good work but don't burn yourself man, we need your channel! Greetings from Sweden!