If you have physical media, no one can ever take it away from you. If you rely solely on streaming platforms, they can take it away at any given moment.

@OGMillyMillz_

5 ай бұрын

Chris grew up with physical media

@jarekgunther

5 ай бұрын

EXACTLY.

@christianjalexander

5 ай бұрын

I get your point, but it definitely CAN be taken away from you lol

@coolnerdlll6053

5 ай бұрын

​@@OGMillyMillz_ Go away. You obviously grew up with spam comments.

@OGMillyMillz_

5 ай бұрын

@@coolnerdlll6053 you grew up crying about a KZread comment 😂😂😂

If it's physically in YOUR hands, YOU own it. *Period.* 👍🏾

@JoshLange3D

5 ай бұрын

Until your player breaks

@artygreen4810

5 ай бұрын

@@JoshLange3D Then you buy another player. Problem solved.

@avanorton6146

5 ай бұрын

good thing blu ray players are readily available and cheap then

@thecinematicmind

5 ай бұрын

@@JoshLange3Dand the electricity strikes arrive.

@kevintrjohnson

5 ай бұрын

@@thecinematicmind not really gonna be watching anything digital at that point, then.

As someone who works in physical media, thank you for making this!! I love designing packaging and am so sad seeing how the art form is slowly fading away.

@uncle_ben_rices_nephew

5 ай бұрын

We love your work. Especially steelbooks for me.

@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point

5 ай бұрын

What’s stopping you from designing?

@johnleone1996

5 ай бұрын

I don't think it's dying. It's either going to become a collectors market or have some sort of resurgence. Look at Oppenheimer, vinyl, CDs, physical books, the amount of new blu-ray and 4K releases we're getting and the amount of people ditching streaming

@mrdeebo313

5 ай бұрын

​@@johnleone1996no it's dying, hence why Best Buy got out of the physical media game.

@CudiFan224

5 ай бұрын

One thing I love about films shows and music albums is the artwork for the posters, physical copies and actually having that art in hand and one of the reasons I’m an artist today so I’m with you, SAVE PHYSICAL MEDIA!!!

I work at a library and to see kids and teens get excited about checking out a movie and books warms my heart. Seeing a child being excited to share an experience with their family through physical media just proves that we need to keep physical media around (and also how important libraries are because they're free).

@IF_u_Never_comment_again_u_win

5 ай бұрын

No it does not prove that.

@meeknysteez1996

5 ай бұрын

Yes love the places that still hold onto traditions as that

@MrDecksels

5 ай бұрын

In my country libraries have begun to sell the titles in their audiotheque. Fools, what is the use of libraries if not preserving.

@IF_u_Never_comment_again_u_win

5 ай бұрын

@@MrDecksels its not the purpose of the library to preserve…fool

@miyavizeddiru18

5 ай бұрын

@@IF_u_Never_comment_again_u_win But it does help those who are unable to afford various media at little to no cost

I'm 18 and Gen Z and physical media still means everything to me. It has so much to do with my love of film. Being able to collect blu-rays and 4K's and have a physical collection of films for me is like a physical manifestation of my love for film and filmmaking, and I find that beautiful. Not many people of my generation give a shit about physical media like that, but I do.

@mmumambientsounds-timers

5 ай бұрын

Good on you, I’ve managed to bring up my 17 year old daughter to think the same way. Have your parents influenced you also?

@humanspider614

5 ай бұрын

same bro, 18 years old I love physical media, having the movies, no compression,

@BatAmerica

5 ай бұрын

When the internet goes out there is nothing better than putting in a DVD or Blu Ray disk and enjoying a great show/movie.

@zphraim

5 ай бұрын

same bro 19 and try to get 3 new movies a month

@xaybeast522

5 ай бұрын

@@mmumambientsounds-timers Yes actually! My father in particular loves movies and was an actor in college. Those passions were definitely passed down to me lol. Not even just with movies, I love collecting physical copies of books as well as vinyl.

My grandmother recently discovered a forgotten film from her childhood on dvd. Seeing the joy on her face at owning this film from the 1940s and sharing it with the whole of our family was magical. Sharing films that you love simply isn’t the same when it’s on Netflix

@diogogomes3238

5 ай бұрын

Couldnt agree more. Watching movies on platforms feels empty and meaningless

@randywhite3947

5 ай бұрын

@@tigerwarsaw99😂

@randywhite3947

5 ай бұрын

What film was it?

@TheGoldSwordSquad

5 ай бұрын

@@randywhite3947 it was a very obscure 1940s comedy film called Tawny Pipit about bird watchers during the Second World War. She was really surprised to find it on dvd

@karenhall4645

5 ай бұрын

My parents used to have a date night every Saturday, but first they would let me and my sister pick out a movie to watch that night. It was so much fun, and I will always prefer a DVD to streaming. I'm Gen X so of course I do. 😊 📀

As a father myself, you hit the nail on the head Chris. I also feel it teaches them patience and building anticipation. On an iPad, you just drag the time bar and scroll instantly. With physical media you grab the case, open it, place the disc inside, and wait for it to show up. Everything is so fast paced now you miss little moments like that.

@ibezzant

5 ай бұрын

Great point. The instant gratification aspect is such a huge part of what young kids experience now.

@cheneethompson5756

5 ай бұрын

I watch films on my tablet and smart TV! The days of DVD players are long gone!

@triplehayes6416

5 ай бұрын

@@cheneethompson5756who asked you? Nobody get lost.

@joshuajohnson760

5 ай бұрын

Fast forward wasn't a thing at all

@ICONICPARIS

5 ай бұрын

​@@cheneethompson5756maybe for you but not for everyone

Going to Blockbuster/the video store was an experience. It was a TREAT. A reward. Going in there and looking around was actually some of the most fun memories I had as a kid. Plus you couldn't look up reviews or plots of the movies. All you had access to was what the back of the display box said or if you talked to someone else while you were there. It was exciting! And I love physical media because it's MINE. I have so many blu-rays/DVDs/VHS that I have cartons full of them because I simply can't store them anywhere else. It may sound troublesome, but how many times has someone gone to look for a movie on a streaming platform only for them to wind up pulling it off at the start of the month? I can't stand that. Or if you enjoy more obscure movies that don't get a lot of love. I have some old DVDs that have not been on any streaming service/VOD and if I didn't have them then I wouldn't be able to see them. I love being able to own something so I can watch it whenever I want regardless of a streaming service.

@zackwalker1721

4 ай бұрын

When I was in grade school I was friends with a class mate and his brother. Their family and my family routinely went to blockbuster on a friday night, and we'd commonly see each other and say hello. Beneficial for our film viewing experiences as we shared what we'd be getting, and gave each other some recommendations. Even putting all that aside though, just finding a reason to actually put on pants, leave your home, and just exchange a friendly hello with people was good for its own sake.

@Jake-pz7oi

3 ай бұрын

Agreed, kids nowadays will never get to experience that thrill of going to Blockbuster on Friday and begging dad to let you get the candy/snacks in the checkout line 😂. It really was a special time and I always find myself reminiscing about the good ol days 😂.

Physical Media is what helped me discover my love for filmmaking. It helped me discover that I wanted to become a filmmaker.

@graffiti.777

5 ай бұрын

My family literally has whole movie cabinet with VHS and DVDs in it. It's really nice.

@jaweel6205

3 ай бұрын

Okay “Martin Scorsese,” calm down lil bro 😂

Talking from personal experience here. I spent three years with no internet connection whatsoever (2017-2020). The experience left me with a newfound appreciation for physical media.

@boverhof3

5 ай бұрын

I spent the entire 1970's and 1980's and majority of the 1990's without the Internet. Somehow we survived on physical media. My family couldn't afford a VCR player when they became popular (they were over $1,000 in 1980), so we would rent the VCR and the VHS tapes for a weekend.

@KathleenHolland-nk8nk

4 ай бұрын

My internet goes out a lot too, and sometimes has trouble reconnecting. And after trying and it not reconnecting, I think, "I'll just watch something on Blu ray or DVD!" 😊😊🤷‍♀️

Barbarian was such an amazing theater experience. It’s a huge bummer there was no physical release to share it with others.

@wayneturner8575

5 ай бұрын

Pirate copies - Blame that on Disney.

@supastar25

5 ай бұрын

Exactly...the fact that films like that aren't even available on physical is such an indictment. I loved that film.

@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point

5 ай бұрын

@@supastar25youre free to create a studio and make decisions about your product. Are you not?

@RyanMcKennaGosling

5 ай бұрын

I would like to see Disney's deal with Shout Factory and Kino Lorber to happen. I hoping to see an official Blu-Ray release of What About Bob. And of course, complete series Blu-Ray releases of How I Met Your Mother (although the 4th season was out on Blu-Ray by Fox at the time, but due to poor sales they would not continue) and New Girl as well. It would be cool if physical releases of The Simpsons and Bob's Burgers to come back, but it's a shame when Disney bought Fox they discontinued it and focusing on their streaming service (which was a total wasteland nowadays). I wanted to see more audio commentaries and even the Tracy Ullman shorts as well.

@brandonn3055

5 ай бұрын

Empty man needs a blu ray as well

As a millennial parent myself, I think you make so many good points! It’s so interesting that we live in an age where so many things are digital and convenient, but we have realized we literally need physical connections to things and people! Like logically, digital stuff really makes sense and not releasing DVDs anymore Makes sense from a business perspective but somehow, we really crave things that we can see and touch still! It’ll be interesting to see how the future pans out when it comes to this

I'm a huge advocate for physical media. Own around 1300 books, 700 movies, and various television shows. For years, my mom urged me to get an e-reader and to stop buying discs and start buying digital, but I refused. And a little bit ago, because of the removal of things on streaming-specifically "offensive" episodes of tv-and the upsurge in book banning-the Dr. Suess debacle was a big one-she looked at my shelves and shelves of books and movies, and said, "Don't get rid of them. Not a single one. They can never take any of this away from you."

@doylestatus

5 ай бұрын

Yup. I noticed Hulu has shows with missing episodes cuz we're all snowflakes now and folks get offended

@paradise_valley

5 ай бұрын

The left is guilty of the overdoing of the woke agenda, and the right is even more guilty of the book censorship you have going on in the states. Sorry to politicise this but those are valid reasons outside of the ones gone over in the video.

@titanfighter12

5 ай бұрын

she did not say that 🤣 very dramatic tho, this was a funny read

@nicholasanderson7316

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the censoring of certain things (obviously you censor certain sexual and adult things from children) just shows that our country is headed in a bad place. And guess what? It’s the offended people that are the main problem and acting like total Nazis. They’re destroying free society.

@mikejunior211

5 ай бұрын

@@titanfighter12 BUT TRUE.

I'm so glad more and more people are rediscovering the awesomeness of physical media

@movielogicexplained

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback! I have also recapped "The Call of the Wild 2020 Movie", Kindly watch this movie explanation too. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you🙏

I was born in 1981 and I do miss the days of Blockbuster. It closed in 2008 in the UK 😢. I remember a local global video store was selling cheap vhs tapes. Over the years I amassed quite a collection. Wish I kept them all now. Never had quite the same amount of blu-rays and dvds but still prefer physical. I remember when a film would take ages to come out on physical media, being able to watch it at home after it's cinema release. Like everything in life it's about instant gratification, we are always want the latest thing today. It seems excitement along with patience is a thing of yesterday. Great video Chris. Long time subscriber and will continue to be. Congratulations on being a Dad. I've got children myself so I know it's a juggling act but one that's worth it. Stay safe Chris and hope you and your family have a fantastic year.

I am 23, I remember the rise of Netflix and the end of blockbuster. But growing up I still bought dvds and Blu-ray’s and I pride myself on keeping a physical media collection. Because it won’t change streaming services if I own a copy of a film. But with many stores getting rid of their movie sections it’s getting harder to collect.

I recognize that streaming has its place, but it's taking away from movie theaters and DVDs, two things that are extremely special to me. They're both slowly suffering the same fate as VHS tapes, and that's a massive disappointment. I hope all three things can exist in harmony soon.

@broncoscountry7667

5 ай бұрын

R.I.P Condolences I'm so sorry for the loss

@FreddyD177

5 ай бұрын

If you ever wanna get VHS tapes there's a small company that makes VHS copies of modern day movies pretty neat I don't remember the name unfortunately but I'm sure a Google search will help you find it if it's something you're interested in

@JoshLange3D

5 ай бұрын

Same, they can learn from Polaroid

@genius179

5 ай бұрын

I think of this with even cable, like why I still have is the ease of it. I like sometimes with certain movies the replay value of them. It’s how many of us grew up with the movies, like Toy Story it was on all the time. Movies don’t have that now, it’s just it’s on the streaming app and it’s done.

@EmperorDxD

5 ай бұрын

Nope it's future

Couldn’t agree more Chris. I recently organized my entire physical media collection and bought a bunch of blu-rays, and it’s just a huge passion of mine. I’m very proud of my blu-ray collection, and I know there’s many people out there like us who continue to buy them and don’t want them to go away anytime soon.

@Roma_eterna

5 ай бұрын

I bet you those are worth tons of money nowadays! If you ever want to sell them

@tobiaslawrence8928

5 ай бұрын

Yes. I love buying Blu-ray& DVD's.

@KathleenHolland-nk8nk

5 ай бұрын

I agree! 😊🙋‍♀️

@szewei85

4 ай бұрын

Haha well said

Had this experience with my two year old the other day. He absolutely loves the Pixar Cars movies and watches them all the time on Disney+. The other day we got hold of the Cars DVD so that we also have a physical back-up and his reaction to the DVD case with the pictures of characters that he recognised from our tv screen was beautiful to witness. He was so excited and curious about it and was carefully looking through all the paper inserts inside with the Cars characters on them. You don't get that same wonder when you simply click "play" on a streaming app

@IF_u_Never_comment_again_u_win

4 ай бұрын

You mean one thing is different from another? You should get published on a scientific journal. This is a game changer.

@thelastmelon9446

4 ай бұрын

@@IF_u_Never_comment_again_u_win Get help

I try to explain this to all my friends (mid to late 20s) and they understand and like my argument but they consider the "convenience" of having digital is better although they acknowledge that licenses and digital rights constantly change. My dad raised me that if you can't hold it in your hand, it's easier to take from you. And nowadays that's more true than ever. Great video, couldn't agree more with all your points

@mexdrago3009

5 ай бұрын

It will hit them when mainstream consoles go completely digital and want to move over to PC.

@yashasvirallabandi9070

5 ай бұрын

​@@mexdrago3009 I am dreading the day that becomes a reality. I got a PS5 with a disc drive because I really don't want to leave my games in the hands of game publishers, especially with how greedy some of them have gotten recently. I guess it's ok on PC because Valve is usually better about this than say Sony or Nintendo.

@heyheyhey33351

3 ай бұрын

If you purchase something digitally, you get the option of downloading it to your computer. Not so easy to take a movie that's downloaded to your computer. Digital ownership is still ownership.

As a young person born well after renting movies physically, I love collecting blu-rays. As a kid I’d go through every DVD my dad owned, even drawing some of the covers. Just recently I invited my friends over and played the Arrow Video blu ray release of The Thing. It brings such an atmosphere, going through the menu, no internet lag just pure movie.

@ibezzant

5 ай бұрын

Love this! Arrow is the shit!

Also as a 24-year-old man soon to be 25 Chris you're not a jaded millennial. You're just a passionate film fan.

@movielogicexplained

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your valuable feedback! I have also recapped "The Call of the Wild 2020 Movie", Kindly watch this movie explanation too. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you🙏

Collecting Blu Ray & 4K over the years has brought me so much joy & satisfaction. Thanks for this vid Chris

Thank you for this video! I am in my 40s and think physical media is so important. I have been collecting dvds of my favorite movies over the past year and it has made me so happy to have them in my physical possession to watch whenever I want. ESPECIALLY since a lot of my favorites are classic movies from the 1940s to the 1960s. I am so glad there are still people who care about these movies and want to make sure we have access to them. Again thank you for talking about this topic!

After collecting physical 4K Blu Rays for the past year or so, I can tell a pretty significant difference when watching films compared to streaming. Also, having access to my favorite films without having to worry about it being taken off a certain streaming service is super important to me

@FreshBro8

5 ай бұрын

Taxi Driver as an example, was on Netflix, not anymore. I have the 4K blu ray for it now and can watch it whenever I want 😃

@MellowMutant

5 ай бұрын

Nicee

@Lepinkainen_

5 ай бұрын

The bitrate on a 4k Bluray is in a whole another dimension compared to even the best streaming systems - around 50-80Mbps. Most streaming services cap out around 20Mbps. I think Apple TV+ has the highest bitrate of all streamers, but it's still under the minimum rate of 4k BD

@genius179

5 ай бұрын

I think reading something that and I forget the likely legal reason but movies after 90 are harder to find consistently on streaming platforms

@YorgosL1

5 ай бұрын

@@FreshBro8also there are special features on a Blu-ray which offer none on streaming

I always loved movies but the "Making of", BTS and commentary features on DVDs is what made me fall in love with the process of filmmaking itself and truly appreciate how the sausage gets made. Shout out to Chris Gore's DVDuesday segment of Attack of the Show!

@XxstardropzdreammxX

5 ай бұрын

I love bonus features & it makes me sad they don't put as much as they used to anymore. It's so special especially when you get the special edition of a movie & it was loaded with behind the scenes & commentary

@TimeBreakPictures

5 ай бұрын

Yes I love(d) it as well .... I really miss the commentaries and BTS sections ..

Great video, Chris. I couldn’t agree more. My video game collection is fully physical (except for digital-only titles) for these very same reasons. Over this past year, I realized that owning some of my favorite films and tv shows physically was just as important to me as my game collection. So after about 13 years of streaming and digital viewing exclusively, I bought 70+ blu-rays and put together a shelf of all my favorites. Not only does it feel good to actually OWN these stories that have meant so much to me over my lifetime, but also to support the brilliant artists behind them and help keep these kinds of physical experiences alive.

Thanks so much for this video Chris! I opened a video store almost 5 years ago now in Michigan because I felt how important physical media is. I hope Shelby Oaks gets a physical release after its theatrical run because I can’t wait to carry it on my shelves for people to buy and own.

Renting movies from video stores was just as fun as going to the movies. It allowed me to discover some of my favorite movies that I would have never watched in theaters.

@movielogicexplained

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your valuable feedback! I have also recapped "The Call of the Wild 2020 Movie", Kindly watch this movie explanation too. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you🙏

@sharonpopolow6874

5 ай бұрын

Oh! I loved going to the local VHS rental store (West Coast Video) in the small shopping center near my childhood home decades ago! I'd look for the movies that'd give me the best gore bang for the buck possible, lmao. It was a family outing (heck, I think they even sold popcorn kernels and microwave bagged popcorn and movie style boxed candy at the check-out counter). Something missing from today's digital streaming world...

Some physical media, like the Criterion Collection, are some of the best ways to watch movies at home. The design of every box is made specifically for every movie and are so beautiful. I'm buying more next time theres a discount at Barnes and Noble.

@JakeGottfriedStudios

5 ай бұрын

Look as much as I like having a collection, and I think the box art is a work of art in of itself, to me, if the movie is in good quality that's what matters. In a book, it's different skimming its online and holding it in your hand, but watching a movie on a d.v.d, laptop, t.v, etc, quality might be slighlty different, but it doesn't change how I can watch it

@YorgosL1

5 ай бұрын

Criterion is more cater toward art house and classic films whereas some of the general or mainstream usually are on bluray

@nxwxpxr6251

5 ай бұрын

Criterion and anchor both have amazing extras and documentaries with their films

Thanks for posting. I work as a title manager for disc releases, I’m glad people still see the value in it.

Love the intention I feel when walking over to my collection, choosing a film and popping it in. No more scrolling to eventually/possibly choose something to watch. I also really like that I own it, can hold it in my hand, the artwork and more. So glad to be back in the physical media game. Wonderful video

I’m a huge advocate of physical media, Chris, and I am glad we are on the same page when it comes to that. I truly hope it never completely goes away because I love physically owning my favorite films.

@Xelief

5 ай бұрын

we might see the end of cheap regular releases, but more expensive limited edition releases continuing for enthusiasts or something. I don't believe it'll ever be completely gone, but it can certainly get worse.

@markholohan4446

5 ай бұрын

Let's remember Disney has stopped producing physical media in Australia. Rest of the world is next. But then its only Disney.

@jaweel6205

3 ай бұрын

@@markholohan4446Disney’s movies are dogshit so good on them to save us from more torment

The bonus features and extras, sometimes on a second dvd, are so much a part of physical media. I often get so much out of the extras. And bloopers are often priceless. I’m collecting Pixar DVDs for grandchildren that don’t exist yet.

@DavidMartinez-ce3lp

5 ай бұрын

I, too, am collecting for my kids and grandkids that don't currently exist yet😊

Ever since I was a kid I looked at my aunt and uncles movie collection. It still amazes me to this day, it feels like they have everything. I'm currently working on building my collection, I have one full shelf.

I’m 22 and all my life I’ve loved collecting blu rays and 4k blu rays of my favourite films of all time, being inspired by your channel since the very early days, I even remember going to blockbuster and renting movies with my dad specifically he introduced me to tremors back in 2007 and we rented all 4 movies at the time, it was magical and yes my family had a vhs for many years, even though I’m considered young compared someone like Chris who in his 30s I had my fair share of memories with older and physical media, I live in Australia and when I heard gotg 3 was the last physical release from Disney I got so mad, and it’s sucks that I can’t go down to my local Jb hi fi (electronics/ home entertainment shop for us here in Australia) and pick up the latest film, I miss the glory days and I’m glad I got to experience even if it was at the transition phase to streaming and all that stuff

I had a hard time finding Oppenheimer too. The digital doesn’t even have the switching aspect ratios. Nolan is cool, he’s always pushed for physical media.

@michawee

5 ай бұрын

It does have the switching aspect ratios

@YorgosL1

5 ай бұрын

what do u do with switching aspect ratio

@aliali-ce3yf

5 ай бұрын

he also pushed people to go to theaters for Tenet when covid was still rampant

I’m 19 years old and I think streaming has become very useful, however owning dvds and discs were a very big part of my life. Being able to look in a cabnit or drawer and seeing a selection of cases of movies to choose from was amazing when I was younger. It just hits different getting to hold the movie in your hand. I now collect steelbooks, which have beautiful art work. Having a collection of something you love just gives it another meaning. Seeing the selection at target get smaller and smaller just hurts. Same with best buy stopping from selling physical media. Chris talking about his children just made me think about how exactly how I was when I was younger. All the interest goes away looking at the screen. I’m also a hypocrite because I still very much use Netflix/amazon prime/disney plus, but having the thing makes me love it more. This comment doesn’t really matter but I just wanted to share. Thank you Chris for sharing your experience.

@sn98886

5 ай бұрын

"Owning dvds and discs were a very big part of my life" Bro you were born in like 2005 the fuck you mean 😂

@carl_anderson9315

5 ай бұрын

Dude, DVDs and BlueRay were still popular a few years ago. The Netflix craze began around 2014 or so.

@rupertsmith5815

5 ай бұрын

@@AliAiham hush and the french connection Just with those to examples physical media is better..

I'm probably one of the few Gen Zers who wishes I could've had the experience of going to Blockbuster and other video rental stores 😭. Also I can't imagine how must proud you must be as a dad seeing your kids having an interest in film, that's so heartwarming to see.

@MrMemester101

5 ай бұрын

Your not alone brother 🫡

@shanekeenaNYC

5 ай бұрын

​@MrMemester101 Used to go to my local video gallery and pick up movies for like 2.50.

@maingamer6846

5 ай бұрын

@@shanekeenaNYC I wish buying Blu-Rays was that cheap 😭

@shanekeenaNYC

5 ай бұрын

@@maingamer6846 Not only that, the theaters are decimated right now. Maybe show live sports on those massive screens?

@maingamer6846

5 ай бұрын

@@shanekeenaNYC Not really. Barenheimer killed it this past summer

Thank you so much for this! After reading all the comments I don’t feel so alone about my love for physical media. I worked at a video store for years and loved it and miss it. It was always such a big deal to take my kids to the video store and let them pick out their movies for the weekend and share what they picked out. Such great memories ☺️

@movielogicexplained

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback! I have also recapped "The Call of the Wild 2020 Movie", Kindly watch this movie explanation too. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you🙏

21 and love physical media. Own about 250+ and proud of each one. There's something about browsing my shelves, picking up each box up and knowing they're mine for as long as I keep them, appreciating the collectors editions or the hard to find ones, it's all such an experience you don't get on streaming. My streaming experience is usually, 'damn they just took down my favourite movie...' I do feel there is a resurgence, at least in my small world. Got one of my friends into collecting them and he occasionally brings a movie round, whether it be a steelbook or some collectors item. It's something to get excited about, to see in front of you. There are a lot of his films which are different to my taste but I love seeing him get excited about them all the same. Just like 2 people's bookshelves are different the same goes for dvds. I don't like to just slam streaming as I feel it's more effective to argue the benefits of physical, but something I hate is that often movies are censored on sites or simply taken down depending on your country. I'm a big lover of buying uncut movies from the US for example, it's like this effed up flex that I own a movie that's heavily cut in my own country.

Chris, I completely agree. Also, when I look at my bookshelves lit with LED lights and my DVDs, BluRays, 4Ks in alphabetical order just makes me happy. To me eyes it’s like seeing a beautiful work of art. While some collect paintings, I curated movies. They were and are an investment. Yes, I have a few downloads, but movies I love, I always bought the physical media. Highest quality, best sound, director’s cuts, bonus features, all of it. Seeing stores get rid of physical media breaks my heart.

I always love when you do these more personal videos where we get to know more about you and your outlook on the current state of movies. It's sweet and nice to note the similarities and differences in our thinking

I love watching your videos like this because as a gen Z it gives me a lot of perspective about an era I feel like I missed out on. There's a small books and records shop near me that gives me the exact same feeling you describe. I just love the feeling of being surrounded by it all and wanting to look at everything and being so curious. I always loved bookstores for this too but now I feel like I can solidly call myself a cinephile and I wish there were more places like this, not less. I also have a big blu-ray and CD collection that sadly I'm running out of space for. It's one of my prized posessions and I know it's materialistic but it's also just so important to me to value the art and be able to hold onto it myself, like you said in case some executive wants to edit something out of my favorite Netflix shows. Love your videos

I'm more of a gamer than a movie watcher, so it matters to me especially so in the gaming sphere. If you're a gamer and you have an entirely digital library, you're completely at the mercy of these companies. If you have an account banned in error or over something stupid, you could lose access to your entire library of games permanently. Which honestly, should be illegal. Also, they could pull a game off the online store and you never have access to it again if you change consoles. Plus, as a game and movie collector, I just love building a collection. Especially steelbook versions of games and movies.

@genius179

5 ай бұрын

I have a game I bought digitally on my PS3, I tried to go play it Fight Night Champion. It won’t let me because of how PS3 games are no longer available on PSN. I won’t ever do that again

@MellowMutant

5 ай бұрын

Well said. It's been awhile since I picked up a controller but I wanna get back into gaming soon. I agree too.

@MellowMutant

5 ай бұрын

@@genius179 that sucks

@Tomhyde098

5 ай бұрын

I found that out about 4 years ago and it blew my mind. So now I’ve spent time and have all of my digital games on physical in case that ever happens. Luckily a local thrift store sells all video games for $5 a game

@YorgosL1

5 ай бұрын

I’ll more of a film guy but I also like to play game however I play game on controller so I always buy the disc and not download it online or from the App Store. It’s safer that way

Started collecting blu rays around 2015-18 ish. Then stopped for a while and started buying on Amazon. Then in the last year I found a lot of enjoyment getting DVDs and blu rays from charity shops and now I am back getting physicals again. It’s awesome.

@ressljs

5 ай бұрын

I listened to some people in their late 30's talk about physical music formats, and how young people that grew up without that don't have the passion for their favorite music like people who had to buy physical. They made a good point about how you had to go out to look for an album, and you had to spend what is to most young people, a substantial amount of money on it. So you put thought into what you really liked (because if you were like me, you couldn't afford to buy much), and it instantly became special once you bought it. But with everything a few mouse clicks or phone taps away, and covered by a monthly subscription fee, NOTHING is special.

@supbro7347

5 ай бұрын

@@ressljs agree. I’m an older gen z guy so was in the middle ground but have been collecting vinyls and stuff for the last few years too and it just hits different to have a physical thing you own and take care of

@alejandromolinarsanchez6114

5 ай бұрын

same here.

I resonate with everything you said Chris. I started a 4k/blu ray collection in 2021 because there is just no better feeling than having the movie on my shelf. I'm really sad that physical media is slowly leaving these big retailer stores but hopefully it will still receive some support over the coming years

You really hit the nail on the head here, Chris. I couldn't agree with you more. As an Australian movie lover, we had Blockbuster and Video Ezy growing up; I went to the latter heaps more, as it was my local. I still have such fond memories of browsing the aisles as a kid every Friday night with my family as we chose the weekend movie to watch. I totally agree that the feeling just isn't there with streaming. I will always be an avid collector and fan of physical media. As a fan of film and its history in general, I love looking at my own shelf comprising movies I adore and love owing. There's something so satisfying about browsing my movie collection and physically picking something out from it. It takes me right back to that very same feeling I had of being a kid again browsing the aisles of Video Ezy. We're the custodians of film history with our 4K / blu-ray / DVD / VHS collections. Where the studios or major companies can (and do) pull movies constantly off their own streaming services, we will always actually own that film we hold in our hands. That there is so special and so important. Thank you for making this video and explaining that importance ❤

Seeing physical media collections is always impressive. It’s just not the same for digital. In the opposite coin though, I love my music digital vs physical. 🤷‍♂️

One of the best things about Physical Media is if you get your DVD/Blu Ray/Game signed by the actors/writers etc. Some of the ones I have are Two and a Half Men Complete Series signed by Charlie Sheen, Fawlty Towers Complete Series signed by John Cleese and Mulan signed by Ming-Na Wen

@MrJordwalk

5 ай бұрын

Yeah! I lost my father to lung cancer a year and a half ago, but the music of a band called The Ocean helped me through the worst of the grief because their material is Geography themed and my father taught Geography for 35 years. I brought all of the albums of theirs that I had on CD and vinyl to the show when I saw them last November, bought the albums that I didn't have after the concert and got them to sign the discography set (including dedications to my dad).

you made me bawl Chris... some of my fondest memories are days I spent just sifting through thrift stores in CA with my father who sadly passed in 2005. I am blessed to have one small thrift store in my current town that sells media for 2.00. I have found so many gems there. I have well over 1000 physical media and another 1000 on download (not the cloud) and it will keep growing till I die. Just hope I have someone to pass them on to one day.

Great video, Chris. There’s definitely something to be said about gathering around and putting in a disc and getting that crisp, lean visual and audio without having to worry about the internet going out, or becoming pixelated, or buffering as well. I definitely hear you. I buy physical media of my favorite movies because I’m distrustful of streaming in that a legal plug could be pulled and then that movie or show is unavailable permanently. Anyway, keep up the good work. It was great to hear about the nostalgic side of it too. As 40 year old raised in central Ohio, I get it.

Loving all the attention physical media is getting recently. Hopefully studios respond in kind and start re-populating their catalogues with solid physical releases.

As a fellow Ohioan who frequented Family Video growing up, I felt this so much… Physical media, particularly older DVDs, I now consider a relic for memories with my loved ones that provides a nostalgic warmth that’s impossible to replicate.

Great video, couldn’t agree more. Coincidentally my wife and I were having this same discussion earlier this week. There’s obviously benefits to the convenience of having so much at your fingertips through digital media but something is being lost too. It makes me a little sad my two year daughter will never experience going to Xtravision to rent a film or video game or tape a song off the radio. The anticipation of getting that film or song helped build that bond with things I still love til this day. Like you said, it felt magical as a child, it created memories and it mattered. Time moves on and things change and don’t get me wrong I love the convenience of having all that available on my phone but I’m glad I had how it was when I was growing up. I totally relate to your experience and really enjoyed the video

Some of my favorite memories are of me and my family going to the video store to rent movies, specifically VHS tapes. The excitement of browsing all the movies and viewing all the VHS art was truly a nostalgic experience!

Thank you, Chris; this issue only becomes more prevalent when shows and movies are prevented from getting made into disks due to streaming rights. In an abundance of lost media, every DVD or Blu-Ray sale matters more when preserving the spirit of cinema.

@movielogicexplained

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your valuable feedback! I have also recapped "The Call of the Wild 2020 Movie", Kindly watch this movie explanation too. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you🙏

I have restarted watching movies on physical media and it has been great. My public library has a great selection that allows me to catch the older movies I missed. One thing I really like is the ability to just sit with the ending of a good movie with the credits rolling. I get annoyed that on streaming, as soon as the movie ends the credits are minimized and the next movie is recommended.

@LaceyRoseLove

5 ай бұрын

Agree on utilizing a public library for physical media. I've been using it a lot for movies that are not on streaming or not a service I pay for. And it's free and you can find movies from all over the world.

@kyler1984

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear others using the public library too! If you're in a city with a well stocked library it's a great resource, especially for movies and tv that are hard to find. Also good for folks who can't afford to buy a lot of physical media or streaming subscriptions.

This is nostalgic Chris. I’ve been watching your reviews for years now, and you are, without a doubt, the best. Keep doin what you do man.

Im an avid reader and I had the same thought about Book Stores. I didnt know why I didnt make the connection with Films and I absolutely agree. I cant imagine not going to a Book Store and experiencing browsing books, touching them, appreciating their design, their weight, and fliñping through the pages. Same feeling when I was at Horror Aisle at Blockbuster being incredibly hyped and curious about all those VHS covers (1990s IT Cover was one of those!)… its shocking. Physical media is crucial when it comes to experiencing art, in any form. Screens are taking that away from us. Great Video and thanks for bringing awareness on this topic. I cherish the copies I own much more.

I’m so glad you took the time to talk about this in it’s own video, Chris. Also, I just love this thread of comments. I relate to so many of you! ❤🎥📀📼

@movielogicexplained

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback! I have also recapped "The Call of the Wild 2020 Movie", Kindly watch this movie explanation too. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you🙏

I’m 24 and I grew up going to video stores on Friday nights. I had a VHS/DVD collection growing up that eventually grew into a Blu-ray/4K collection.

Probably the best video about physical media I've seen on youtube. Well done, Chris!

In addition to your so valid points, I love "The Craft" t-shirt you are wearing, which can spark interest in that classic! Thank you!!

Physical media won't die, however it will become more difficult to get once Best Buy stops carrying it in store. I basically buy all of my blu-rays online now because it's very clear to me that stores like Best Buy gave up on having good selections in store a long time ago.

@J..E..F

5 ай бұрын

Best buy already stopped

Amen! I'm happy to vote with my cinema attendance dollars, but I'm even happier to vote with my physical media purchases (within my means, of course...) Not only do I get to rewatch a meaningful film (to me) again and again without having to worry about someone else deciding whether it will be available to me, but I also get to explore classic old gems from a long time ago in high quality formats. I was happy to "vote" for "Sunset Blvd", "Forbidden Planet" and "Napoleon" (the Gance version from 1927...)

This is beautiful Chris, thanks for sharing ❤

Always been a huge DVD fan, the bonus stuff, the DVD covers and the collecting aspect. As well as having them available at all times

Im in my EARLY 20s, and even I still understand the importance of physical media. For me, specifically, I almost strictly buy physical video games mostly because of the knowledge of some of the malpractoces that certain game companies have of removing games forever and leaving them inaccessible unless one wishes to pirate them. I haven't given much thought to the importance of physical media in movies, but Im glad I found this video to inform myself better about physical media in film.

@YorgosL1

5 ай бұрын

no streaming music and buy vinyl or CD ?

As an anime fan, physical media is important to me. It has never been easier to watch brand new series on streaming platforms, but when it's something older than a few years or heaven forbid something from the eighties or nineties, unless it's an all-time classic, it becomes difficult to find. Thank god publishers like Discotek exist.

@Silvergun_Raven

5 ай бұрын

Yes! I love Discotek for them putting out Digimon and the very soon Berserk 1997 release!

@AriesT1

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely agreed. The more adult / R-rated ones that were popular back in the day but are considered niche are especially hard to find. Stuff like Perfect Blue or Jin-Roh.

@MagnitudeReviews

5 ай бұрын

@@AriesT1Perfect Blue has a really stellar bluray release from Gkids btw and is under $20 in cost.

@Tomhyde098

5 ай бұрын

I found every season of Robotech on DVD for $2 a season. In the same day at the same thrift store I got the first 20 seasons of The Simpsons for $20. And then a week later I found Avatar the Last Airbender on Blu-ray for $2 at Goodwill. Sooooo much cheaper than subscribing to a service

@MarcMcKenzie-qb6or

5 ай бұрын

Yep--Diskotek and Maiden Japan are the best for a lot of classic anime from the 80s and 90s.

Chris, this is definitely my favorite video you've ever made. About damn time someone addressed the importance of physical media. I'm turning 32 in May, and I never could have foressen the world changing in the ways that it did. Video stores were such a vital part of so many people's lives. It's just the way the things were. When streaming became a thing a decade ago, I didn't think it would wipe out physical media Completely. I will always be a collector of physical media. I miss blockbuster and Suncoast. I am who i am because of those 2 stores. Keep collecting everyone!!

@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point

5 ай бұрын

The importance is an illusion. Owning the disc is not owning the intellectual property. Discs can be destroyed or will degrade over time. Discs need a player. Own all the physical media you want; once there are no players and connections to screen are no longer produced, what good it it? Heres an idea. Make your collection digital and…wait for it…STREAM it yourself. Plex has existed for a long time now. Or be an urban outfitters record player and $50 LP douche.

Awesome video Chris. 👏👏👏. Especially love that reference to “Leave the World Behind.”

I will always buy physical media. And I’m glad more people all the time are realizing the importance of it.

"We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on, we're going to survive. Today, we celebrate our physical media!"

Thanks for speaking up on this topic! It's important and it matters.

I remember bringing my DVD copy of Spider-Man to every Christmas party in elementary school, even writing my own name on the disc. As well as reading the manual of a videogame on the way home. Physical media will always have that magical appeal of discovery because we seek them out and enhance the media itself beyond the digital screen so to speak.

It’s honestly a miracle that physical media is still out there to this day. I worry that one day, it’s all gonna become extinct. I have been getting into the habit of getting physical movie discs. I have 21 so far (I’m about to get more), and what really inspired me was my grandmother. Where she has 10 times more than I do, here reason being in case something were to happen to the internet, then we could use disks. Which is honestly a very smart thing. So I hope to collect a ton of physical media as much as I can. Because one day, it could all disappear, just like that.

@Tomhyde098

5 ай бұрын

That’s how I started and now I have 4,000 movies four years later 😂

@ApolloT-vp5dn

5 ай бұрын

There's a still a very large number of people who will never let go of physical media. Hollywood should ignore them at their peril.

@alejandromolinarsanchez6114

5 ай бұрын

keep on collecting.

@Grnademaster

5 ай бұрын

You better triple and quadruple up on the players too. When one breaks, grab the next one new out of its box from the closet.

@6Snaus

5 ай бұрын

@@Tomhyde098same. I have over 4,000 movies, all of them on physical disc, DVD and Blu-Ray. Getting films that went out of print from back in the day is something I always cherish like a quest to find buried treasure. I spend hours everytime I go to Half Price Books to find every possible gem I can.

Damn. This hit hard for me. When you mentioned how your kids are so curious when it’s right in front of them vs how they don’t seem to care on streaming was eye opening

Chris is spot on! Thank you 😂 I had a lot of memories growing up in Brooklyn like that all my life

Started collecting blu rays 3 years ago and now have over 300, absolutely love how I can pop one in despite having internet or not, and it not being able to be edited or taken away. I love film and sharing it, I see this as a sure way to better my love for film while being able to share it in the future

Physical Media in any way shape or form is way more important than most people think. It is freedom. You buy it, it is yours. It’s more than that btw. Pictures of your family on your phone will disappear in the abyss eventually… If your print then your kids and grandkids even will see them. And examples like these go on and on and on…

@MrXmoda

5 ай бұрын

what abyss? Digitally stored photos could be argued as safer and mroe secure than physical photos that get burned in house fires, lost,damaged. Long enough in the time span of Earth. All Physical media will go away.

Thanks for this video and the positive message of support for physical media and the industry. I *used to* own everything on physical media since the earliest days of DVD into BluRay. But then move anxiety caught up with me. Buying a house is crazy expensive and unaffordable in UK (and in a lot of places these days). So we rent. And, every few years, when we have to move because the landlord wants to get the house back or sell it, every single physical item has to move again and again. This creates all kinds of issues and anxiety. And so, move by move, my vinyls, CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays have disappeared. I miss them; regret getting rid of many. But if you aren't a home owner, streaming media is sadly a better solution in 2024. :(

I love the background of this! It looks so beautiful and makes me want to get closer and see what the movies are. 😊😊

This is very well said and I absolutely agree. There's something exciting about holding a physical copy of a movie and displaying them on shelves. As a big 80s and 90s action fan, a lot of the more "obscure" titles either leave streaming services or never get put on streaming. Owning them guarantees I can watch them whenever i want. Keep alive physical media and going to movie theaters. Streaming definitely has its purpose but I don't want those to ever go away.

What I love about physical media is that I look in my shelves and see films that no one even talks about anymore - and I totally forgot about and can’t wait to rewatch - things totally out of the algorithm- which to me is what being a human is all about - not everything be predicted and prechosen It’s also how you make memories - and you remember the cover art and even the bonus features. I will die on this hill lol😂

@aliali-ce3yf

5 ай бұрын

what are some examples?

I have two daughters a 10 and an 8 year old and this video brought a tear to my eye. There is something about being at the store and picking up a Blu-ray and looking at a cover and reading the back of it... I loved it as a kid. I feel like they're being cheated of it. I'm going to a Best Buy soon again with them! I miss this!

Get a free library card. You can literally get almost any movie for free. It’s insane to me that more people don’t do this.

im literally working on a video all about physical media. this is freaking dope you published this. Definitely could not agree more. Way to go!!

Man the bit about your boys really hit home for me and is something I can relate to because that’s how it was for me as well. I didn’t grow up around a lot of DVDs and VHS tapes as a kid and I think that’s why I collect as much as I can. I only had select episodes from VHS tapes of Batman the animated series and I would watch those over and over again because that’s all I had. Now I have the entire series on Blu Ray. I like to think that if I’m blessed to have children one day they can get that feeling of excitement and wonder when they see my shelves of film and television. Especially my entire bookcase dedicated to doctor who DVDs and Blu rays lol

So I remember watching the Simpsons on Disney+, I realized Stark Raving Dad was not there. I then looked on prime video and even if you bought season 3, they blocked that episode. I then realized I had the first 10 seasons on DVD, and guest what? I can watch that episode any time!

thank you so much for talking about this 🙏🏼❤️

I still own and buy DVDs and Blurays and I’m proud to! Like your own personal library but with movies! Makes a good permanent decoration!

I think a lot of people don’t give Nolan enough credit especially people who collect physical media. Because he might be partially responsible for how well Oppenheimer sold. And he has spoken of physical media very highly as well.

@PUFR-FSH

5 ай бұрын

The inclusion of the IMAX expanded aspect ratio exclusively on his physical releases is such a great way to add more value to them as well.

@lutherheggs451

5 ай бұрын

Nolan is literally the definition of overrated. I would bet that Nolan has nothing to do with it. His writing is mid at best, his audio mixing is a joke, IF its a movie written without his brother or someone more competent its like playing russian roulette with will it be good. Nolan's best film is Memento, Inception is his most overrated movie next to his Batman films.

@pleaseenteraname1103

5 ай бұрын

@@lutherheggs451 I completely disagree. I think Nolan is easily one of the best filmmakers working today. Especially with groundbreaking films like the Dark Knight trilogy, inception, and Mememto. Well I can agree with you that he’s a much better Director than a writer. But I don’t think he’s a bad writer by any means.I disagree I think the sound design is pretty amazing this movies I can see what you’re saying about the mix though, at least when it comes to his newer films like Dunkirk and Tenet. Could you elaborate I don’t really see how they’re overrated per say. I mean I can see if you don’t think they’re worthy of being in the top 20 greatest films of all time especially the Dark Knight being ranked number 4.

@Cloud-dt6xb

5 ай бұрын

I'm happy for that too, it's always nice when someone with that kind of reputation uses it to spread a positive message. I don't personaly watch Nolan's movies but I can respect that alot of people love him to.

@pleaseenteraname1103

5 ай бұрын

@@Cloud-dt6xb that’s perfectly fine. Even if you don’t like the guy or you don’t watch his movies you have to at least respect him.

I am someone who collects physical media. I absolutely love it, and the biggest feature is that it pushes me to expand my horizons. I found myself buying random older films that I either know nothing about or very little. I give movies a chance, because I see it for cheap on Amazon or on sale somewhere. I found myself wanting to rewatch my films because I’m always looking at it on my shelf. Sometimes I love going back to a film and just adding the audio commentary tracks over them. Rewatching and gaining more from the creators who provided that movie. Where I think the “blessing and a curse” aspect comes from, is the fact that for frequent buyers there is too many avenues. I’m tired of purchasing a 4k of a film to see another boutique seller come out with their version that comes with cooler art or more content on the disc. It gets to the point where a lot of films I avoid buying, because I know in a year we will have 5 different versions that come from 3-5 different companies. This is why rules are so important as a buyer and setting your own boundaries of what you are willing to pay for and what you are willing to wait for.

Chris, thanks for the video and I agree 100% with what you're saying. I know recently when I went into my local Best Buy and saw first hand the shelves becoming empty made me extremely sad.

I just know you and The Flick Pick sparked a passion for physical media for a lot of people ❤

100% agree. Home libraries with physical media in them is a boon for any child. My parents in the 80s always stocked up on books, VHS and magazines from thrift stores and organized them in our basement as a library. On lazy weekends we'd read old National Geographic, OMNI and Popular Mechanics magazines. We'd watch movies over and over again, Wuxia martial arts, Charlotte's Web, Laurel and Hardy, shitty sci-fi and Spaghetti Westerns. We had a world of choice always available to us, whenever we liked, and it was always changing. My personal DVD, Blu-Ray and music vinyl/ CD collection which I started building since high school now numbers past 10k titles, and my son has them all at his disposal. I've spent time putting a 3x5 notecard in each one of them telling when and where I purchased it, a small summary as to why I bought it, and what movies/ albums are similar to that one. You're right - kids don't have that experience on streaming. It's not curated, it's antisocial, and there is no time/space context to it. It exists in a void of convenience and not culture.

Thanks for this. I know it's something talked about a lot in our niche circles, but it helps to have additional reasons and points of view instead of the same 3 points over & over

Thanks for making this video Chris. People need to hear this

This is why I love watching Chris. The way he articulates is so engaging, just as a simple breakdown of his thought processes. It is so easy to believe in what he’s saying (not that I didn’t already believe all of this) but if you can engage with his passion, it becomes very contagious I hope this pushes some new people into supporting physical media and maybe even start their own collection!