Huge Blu-ray Collection Update - Physical Media is THRIVING! 

I’m glad to hear it! Technically it’s RU-vid law for you to shout ‘First!!’ If you’re first to comment 🤓

I agree! Hopefully some UK labels can pick up some Sayles films. I was surprised when 88 Films got Matewan!

@@ElliotCoen Me too. Fortunately, 88 did do a nice job on the whole package.

Thanks so much Sam 🙏

I have them both from Arrow Video and they’re brilliant. I love the moody atmosphere of The Possessed. Beautiful b&w photography too!

They're still quite expensive. Funny enough, while I finally upgraded my TV last year (was a 1080p set from 2012 or so to an LG G2), I still haven't bothered with the player yet. You always hear things like "UB820 or bust" online, and at this point I'm waiting for another black friday-esque sale. I'm currently buying 4k movies that come with a standard blu-ray and then using my PS3 of all things to play those in the meantime lol. Still looks great!

Yeah, some people are using their game systems. I honestly don't think the hobby will grow unless player prices come down and they can entice younger collectors. Interact with a lot of young people, 25 and younger, and only one collects but he is studying tilm. Most don't see hard media as financially practical. Most use film as background noise, so, streaming is sufficient. They also get most of their entertainment from youtube and TikTok. I know there is a way to bring a new audience in but it doesn't seem the studios or boutique labels want to work to get it, which is unfortunate.

Yesterday I read that average prices for all physical video and audio media has increased substantially because of high demand and shorter supply. Demand has increased because multiple streaming services and limited time on streaming has fueled awareness of lack of availability. Also the increase in subscription prices has made owning physical feel like a better return of investment. As we know higher prices with robust demand drives supply. We should more physical release going forward, not less. Google physical media prices.

I’ve had to cut back on my buying in last few years. I’m not a youngster (sadly), and on a fixed income. The difficulty for me is all the box sets holding one film and a lot of tat for which the price can be raised inordinately, say £50+. Combined with the closure of my local Fopp a few years ago, my income doesn’t go far these days. Plus I now have a multi-region player, so can order imports. I got the player not long before Covid and the huge costs of importing went up. Despite the higher costs, my backlog pile is increasing. I need to watch more…

Thanks for watching!

Have you seen Perfect Friday? It's a superb film and you get to see Ursula in the nip as a bonus. It's currently on Prime. I bought the Blu Ray the day after seeing it. It's a really good film.