quit streaming for physical media? 

I never quit physical media. I have 2,000 blu rays and about 200 dvds. I watch what I want, when I want!

Dvd extras really deserve more attention. Oftentimes they bring up whole another side of the movie/series, all the different kind of work that went into it, starting with writing, directing and acting, ending with the music and sounds, special effects, animating, dresses and makeup, working with animals, finding references irl for the most interesting and versitale subjects, the list goes on... you learn so much, not just from the story, but about the whole industry. It's so fascinating and it's literally beginning to be a type of lost media for many movies/serieses.

The majority of people never collected physical media for movies. That's true during VHS era, DVD era and the Blu Ray and 4K Blu Ray era. Many people had small collections of movies, maybe 30 or less. Many people only ever rented or waited for the movies to be free on TV. But, I would even venture to say that many people never even rented videos themselves, opting just for TV or the occasional watch party as a friend's house. When Netflix started their streaming service, they had a full collection just like Blockbuster. They also didn't require special equipment (other than what the user already had for other purposes). So, Netflix found an untapped new market of people that never owned or rented movies (or at least, never owned that many movies and infrequently rented). Today, those people are still the core of their audience. So, streaming will never feel the impact of a return to physical media, at least for Netflix. Other struggling services may be impacted. However, 2023 and 2024 taught us that collecting is important since the content on streaming services are so unreliable. I never stopped collecting. I'm also hopeful others return to collecting, and still others discover it for themselves now.

i have been collecting since i can remember and i use to love to collect vhs as well until i went and started collecting dvds. i love all forms of physical media even music. great vid!!

Been collecting DVD's since 1999 and Blu Rays since 2008. I have found some blu rays back from the 2008-2011 period no longer work. I get unknown disc and is on several players. One was still sealed so brand new. :( I still have DVD's from 1999 that work.

Mannn !! Screw streaming I just have Hulu and Peacock because I’m a wrestling fan but other than that I choose physical media

I'v started collecting last year,at this point i have already so much to watch that i don't need streaming anymore,i bought the most used to stay in a budget.Streaming is very easy to use but also very boring in the end.

I am starting to go the route of leaving streaming. Streaming services are getting more and more expensive for less content.

i miss DVD menus, they used to be so creative. the first run of Die Hard had the different selections going through various parts of the Nakatomi building. First run of Ghostbusters was a section of New York and various buildings were the selections.

I do both but lean heavily toward physical media. These days I tend to buy movies with digital codes. So I can stream the movie when I don't have the physical copy near me.

What streaming services need to stop doing is * stop chasing people that share passwords its their choice their money * add better content * stop removing every good show after 1-2 seasons

The only digital purchases I have made so far concern PS4 games, given that I don't have physical stores in the area and I don't use Amazon much, but when it comes to films and books I will always continue to prefer the physical copy. There is also a form of personal challenge in searching for old editions at flea markets or comic fairs.

Today's world makes me miss the mom and pop video rental stores..especially blockbuster..why pay monthly bill for Netflix when your favorite movie will disappear sooner or later..and have to pay for streaming..I'm old school all the way many years😊

Those paper sleeves are called slipcovers. I used to collect them, but I stopped years ago. Some are very, very valuable. I sold off my Vinegar Syndrome slipcovers (slips only, no discs) for over $1,000.

Very informative and good points. Please make more movie specific reviews comparing streamed versions vs physical media.

I only stream movies that are exclusive to streaming. Like a Netflix original movie. Because I doubt they'll ever get a physical release. But if I want to watch a movie, I'm going to buy a physical copy. TV shows I'm a little less worried about physical or streaming. It's pretty much whatever is easier for me when it comes to a show. But movies it's physical all the way unless streaming the only way to watch it

I would be more likely to stream if they didn't charge extra for no ads and the quality was a bit better.

Physical media forever!!!! I wish they never stopped releasing 3d blu rays 🤦‍♂️. We need new 3d tvs

THANK YOU! I legitimately thought I was the only person that hated slip covers.

Aw man I love this, I collect blu rays and immediately discard any cardboard sleeves. And I love a good menu as well, sin city 1 and the lion king have the best menus I've seen so far

My mate has gone back to DVDS.

i have been buying physical media from day one i have everything from vhs to ld and dvds

I absolutely like physical media.

I'm considering buying a USB DVD drive, some empty discs, and boxes to rip games from my Steam and GOG libraries and just store most of the library on my shelf. many games I own are single-player story-driven titles from publishers who, let's say, have a habit of pulling their games off stores after some time

Streaming companies editing/altering the original content is the main reason why I keep and buy all my physical media. I foresee a dystopian future where there is no way to watch an original version of any film/tv show.

insant like when i saw adventures in babysitting. 4:34

Those sleeves are annoying! However you can always just throw them away I guess? 😂 Viva La Physical Media!

For me, physical became more of the prime option when I couldn't watch the 1954 Godzilla digitally. One of the most famous films in history and you cant watch it digitally.

I agree with you with the cardboard boxes it's really annoying even if they are nice to look at I will say I like the balance of cardboard boxes with nice art but with traditional DVD disc holders

No, don’t quit streaming. A combined approach is best.

Some movies that were never available in streaming are Brubaker 1980, The Entity 1982, Pink Floyd The Wall 1982, After Hours 1985, Cocoon 1985 and The Abyss 1989.