Trying to build a DVD collection

***gdl96*** · 02-10-2003, 08:00 PM

I finally got a DVD player recently, but I don't have any DVD's yet. But with my birthday coming up soon and some extra cash in my pockets, now is the perfect time for me to start building a collection. But I'm having trouble finding the perfect movies to start with. I want awsome movies, not lame movies, obviously. I also want DVDs with TONS of extras making my money well spent. And I also want a somewhat diverse collection to build off of. So far I've picked out Dr. Strangelove (Special Edition), LOTR: FOTR Extended Edition, and SW AOTC as possible candidates (but LOTR is a definate). Anybody have some suggestions for my collection that meet these criteria? Thanks.

hobinator · 02-10-2003, 10:26 PM

Ill suggest to you a few of the ones I have that are must haves.
The Matrix - I have the original version but the new Special Edition comes out soon.
Gladiator - 2 Discs with tons of extras, a Roman Gladiator Documentary and a few commentaries.
The Simpsons Complete Seasons - I only have the first season yet, but its great.
Braveheart - Not many extras, just a making of I think, but its still a great DVD.
Planet of the Apes - Evolution Box Set - Contains all of the original 5 Planet of the Apes, Digitally Remastered, and an extra sixth Disc with plenty of supplemental material on all the movies, cartoons, toys, etc.
Harry Potter Widescreen - Great movie on the first disc, but on the second disc the extra features are way too hard to navigate.
And last but not least.
LOTR:FOTR Extended - Everyone knows this is the best DVD ever made. 4 Commentaries, 30 Minutes of extended and deleted scenes, 6 hours of documentaries. What else could you want.
Thats all that I can think of now.
Hope this helped you.

Huan · 02-11-2003, 01:52 AM

Attack of the Clones is a good DVD, extra-wise, but oddly enough, as the DVD goes The Phantom Menace is even better: the audio commentary is just phenomenal, puts the entire film series in a whole new light. Band of Brothers is expensive but incredible. Mr. Show: the First Two Seasons is a great buy. I concur about the Simpsons sets; the commentaries are tremendous. No matter what, do yourself and the already-buying-DVDs-before-they-took-off-with-the-mass-buyers audiences a favor and DON'T buy the "fullscreen" versions, only widescreen. Boy, I remember those hallowed days of yore when all DVDs were widescreen. sigh.

hobinator · 02-11-2003, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by Huan
No matter what, do yourself and the already-buying-DVDs-before-they-took-off-with-the-mass-buyers audiences a favor and DON'T buy the "fullscreen" versions, only widescreen. Boy, I remember those hallowed days of yore when all DVDs were widescreen. sigh.

Yea, who ever heard of a fullscreen DVD?

Thats ridiculous, I couldnt believe my eyes the first time I saw one. They were all right when they came with the widescreen versions as an extra but when they started selling by themselves I thought it was a disgrace to the DVD.

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-11-2003, 11:10 AM

Pulp Fiction
Resevoir Dogs
Dogma
Go
Gladiator
FoTR
The Matrix
There's Something about Mary
Simpsons, Family Guy nad Futurama box sets
The Godfather Collection
Man Utd (Season 98-99, only if you're a Utd fan, that is)
The Royal Tenebaums
Shrek
Apocalypse Now
Goodfellas
The Mummy
Fight Club
Training Day

***gdl96*** · 02-11-2003, 04:17 PM

Quote:

No matter what, do yourself and the already-buying-DVDs-before-they-took-off-with-the-mass-buyers audiences a favor and DON'T buy the "fullscreen" versions, only widescreen. Boy, I remember those hallowed days of yore when all DVDs were widescreen. sigh.

Of course, I wouldn't even consider fullscreen. The problem is other people who don't get it. Whenever I'm with a friend whose getting a DVD, they insist on getting fullscreen because they think it is better somehow, and nothing I say can change their mind.

WallRocker · 02-12-2003, 12:09 PM

The extended edition of FotR, defientely.

I have Spider-man and like it, but it doesn't have a whole lot of extras.

Sorry I'm not much help, but I don't watch much except LotR

BeardofPants · 02-12-2003, 02:09 PM

Make sure you get some classics. Nosferatu is pretty good, a bit sparse in a way of extras though. And I hear that Metropolis is being re-released with more movie footage. It'll be the most comprehensive release so far.

Huan · 02-12-2003, 05:42 PM

Oh yeah, forgot about classics. Citizen Kane comes with lots of goodies, including audio commentary by Roger Ebert. The Wizard of Oz has good stuff, too.

Varda Oiolosseo · 02-15-2003, 01:22 PM

The Wizard of Oz is brilliant!

DVD's that i have that are good are:
FOTR
A Knights Tale
Jeepers Creepers
Charlie's Angels
Bend it like Beckham
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Spiderman

Elf.Freak · 02-16-2003, 02:08 PM

Monty Pithon!

Hanza · 02-19-2003, 01:32 PM

memento
matrix box set
shrek
jurassic park set
tomb raider
FotR 4 disc
Enemy at the gates
harry potter & the philososphers stone
moulin rouge
monty python and the holy grail
toy story 1+2
oceans eleven
gladiator
about a boy

Varda Oiolosseo · 02-19-2003, 05:46 PM

Oh Yeah I've got Oceans 11 too! That is such a good film!
And you can't live without Shrek I love that film sooo much especially the Donkey!

**Nurvingiel** · 02-23-2003, 04:54 AM

May I suggest, Fists of Fury, Bruce Lee? And wait till LotR comes out as a set and then buy it!

***IronParrot*** · 02-26-2003, 02:21 AM

Remember to keep tabs on DVD news, if you want to be a serious home theatre / DVD freak. I recommend The Digital Bits. They really know their stuff there, and they're a great news source regarding releases and re-releases.

I have a lot of DVDs of films I absolutely love that have been remastered and re-released in spiffier new editions, like Singin' in the Rain and Unforgiven, most recently. It's often a dilemma for me to decide whether I should buy them again.

I live on campus three hours from my home right now, and my extended family keeps "borrowing" my DVDs without my permission. It's become one of my most infuriating pet peeves.

Snowdog · 03-19-2003, 04:12 PM

Legends of the Fall
Band of Brothers mini-series
Back to the Future trilogy
Stalingrad
The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly
Excalibre
Casablanca

Just to name a few.

Millane · 03-24-2003, 02:07 AM

Definately the Rocky Pack...
i watched Rocky 1,3 and 4 on the weekend and god it was awesome... im gunna buy it next weekend i think its only bout $90AU...
and some dispicable scum think Sly cant act

he is one of my fav actors again...
hmmm other DVD's Rambo: Firstblood, Apocolypse Now, Taxi Driver, LotR, Gladiator, Chopper...
and Toxic Avenger hahahaha i watched that on the weekend that was funny as

Sween · 03-24-2003, 09:10 AM

Transformers the movie

gimli7410 · 03-25-2003, 11:10 PM

i have never notice anything extra in the widescreen editions of dvds. has anyone notice anything in the lotr widescreen version.

***IronParrot*** · 03-25-2003, 11:49 PM

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"i have never notice anything extra in the widescreen editions of dvds. has anyone notice anything in the lotr widescreen version."

Are you comparing it to fullscreen? I haven't seen the fullscreen edition, so I can't go into specifics, but I did notice 40% of the picture you didn't if you watched it in fullscreen. Or maybe you're talking about extra features.

My point is, fullscreen completely defeats the purpose of DVDs. DVDs are high-resolution enough that you don't lose image quality when it's presented in a wide aspect ratio. That was pretty much the last excuse the pro-fullscreen nuts had in their favour, and DVD wiped it out. It's pretty senseless to buy DVDs for their superior picture quality if you're not even going to see the whole picture. And it's often the same price.

02-10-2003, 08:00 PM	#1
*gdl96* the greg the admin Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 2,101	Trying to build a DVD collection I finally got a DVD player recently, but I don't have any DVD's yet. But with my birthday coming up soon and some extra cash in my pockets, now is the perfect time for me to start building a collection. But I'm having trouble finding the perfect movies to start with. I want awsome movies, not lame movies, obviously. I also want DVDs with TONS of extras making my money well spent. And I also want a somewhat diverse collection to build off of. So far I've picked out Dr. Strangelove (Special Edition), LOTR: FOTR Extended Edition, and SW AOTC as possible candidates (but LOTR is a definate). Anybody have some suggestions for my collection that meet these criteria? Thanks.

02-12-2003, 12:09 PM	#7
WallRocker Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: At the computer... Posts: 376	The extended edition of FotR, defientely. I have Spider-man and like it, but it doesn't have a whole lot of extras. Sorry I'm not much help, but I don't watch much except LotR __________________ Do one thing every day that scares you ~Anonymous~ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><<>< <>< <>< <>< I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands One nation UNDER GOD with liberty and justice for all

02-12-2003, 02:09 PM	#8
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Make sure you get some classics. Nosferatu is pretty good, a bit sparse in a way of extras though. And I hear that Metropolis is being re-released with more movie footage. It'll be the most comprehensive release so far. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

02-15-2003, 01:22 PM	#10
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	The Wizard of Oz is brilliant! DVD's that i have that are good are: FOTR A Knights Tale Jeepers Creepers Charlie's Angels Bend it like Beckham Austin Powers in Goldmember Spiderman Last edited by Varda Oiolosseo : 02-16-2003 at 04:22 PM.

02-16-2003, 02:08 PM	#11
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02-10-2003, 10:26 PM	#2
hobinator Enting Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 93	Ill suggest to you a few of the ones I have that are must haves. The Matrix - I have the original version but the new Special Edition comes out soon. Gladiator - 2 Discs with tons of extras, a Roman Gladiator Documentary and a few commentaries. The Simpsons Complete Seasons - I only have the first season yet, but its great. Braveheart - Not many extras, just a making of I think, but its still a great DVD. Planet of the Apes - Evolution Box Set - Contains all of the original 5 Planet of the Apes, Digitally Remastered, and an extra sixth Disc with plenty of supplemental material on all the movies, cartoons, toys, etc. Harry Potter Widescreen - Great movie on the first disc, but on the second disc the extra features are way too hard to navigate. And last but not least. LOTR:FOTR Extended - Everyone knows this is the best DVD ever made. 4 Commentaries, 30 Minutes of extended and deleted scenes, 6 hours of documentaries. What else could you want. Thats all that I can think of now. Hope this helped you.

02-11-2003, 01:52 AM	#3
Huan Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 274	Attack of the Clones is a good DVD, extra-wise, but oddly enough, as the DVD goes The Phantom Menace is even better: the audio commentary is just phenomenal, puts the entire film series in a whole new light. Band of Brothers is expensive but incredible. Mr. Show: the First Two Seasons is a great buy. I concur about the Simpsons sets; the commentaries are tremendous. No matter what, do yourself and the already-buying-DVDs-before-they-took-off-with-the-mass-buyers audiences a favor and DON'T buy the "fullscreen" versions, only widescreen. Boy, I remember those hallowed days of yore when all DVDs were widescreen. sigh.

02-11-2003, 11:10 AM	#5
Inderjit Sanghera Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England. Posts: 260	Pulp Fiction Resevoir Dogs Dogma Go Gladiator FoTR The Matrix There's Something about Mary Simpsons, Family Guy nad Futurama box sets The Godfather Collection Man Utd (Season 98-99, only if you're a Utd fan, that is) The Royal Tenebaums Shrek Apocalypse Now Goodfellas The Mummy Fight Club Training Day

02-12-2003, 05:42 PM	#9
Huan Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 274	Oh yeah, forgot about classics. Citizen Kane comes with lots of goodies, including audio commentary by Roger Ebert. The Wizard of Oz has good stuff, too.

02-19-2003, 01:32 PM	#12
Hanza Woolly Jumper Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In my field of paper flowers and candy clouds of lullaby Posts: 1,200	memento matrix box set shrek jurassic park set tomb raider FotR 4 disc Enemy at the gates harry potter & the philososphers stone moulin rouge monty python and the holy grail toy story 1+2 oceans eleven gladiator about a boy __________________ :: there's nothing comforting in change:: Why dont sheep shrink in the rain?? Last edited by Hanza : 02-19-2003 at 01:43 PM.

02-19-2003, 05:46 PM	#13
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	Oh Yeah I've got Oceans 11 too! That is such a good film! And you can't live without Shrek I love that film sooo much especially the Donkey!

02-26-2003, 02:21 AM	#15
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Remember to keep tabs on DVD news, if you want to be a serious home theatre / DVD freak. I recommend The Digital Bits. They really know their stuff there, and they're a great news source regarding releases and re-releases. I have a lot of DVDs of films I absolutely love that have been remastered and re-released in spiffier new editions, like Singin' in the Rain and Unforgiven, most recently. It's often a dilemma for me to decide whether I should buy them again. I live on campus three hours from my home right now, and my extended family keeps "borrowing" my DVDs without my permission. It's become one of my most infuriating pet peeves. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

03-19-2003, 04:12 PM	#16
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03-24-2003, 02:07 AM	#17
Millane The Dude Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the altar of my ego Posts: 1,685	Definately the Rocky Pack... i watched Rocky 1,3 and 4 on the weekend and god it was awesome... im gunna buy it next weekend i think its only bout $90AU... and some dispicable scum think Sly cant act he is one of my fav actors again... hmmm other DVD's Rambo: Firstblood, Apocolypse Now, Taxi Driver, LotR, Gladiator, Chopper... and Toxic Avenger hahahaha i watched that on the weekend that was funny as __________________ Ill heal your wounds, ill set you free,

03-24-2003, 09:10 AM	#18
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	Transformers the movie __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

03-25-2003, 11:10 PM	#19
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