Films/DVD Asylum

Finally, Harold Lloyd's The Kid Brother scheduled by Criterion.

107.77.198.230

Audiophilander

A personal favorite,The Kid Brother is now set for March 2019 release on Blu-Ray with a nice array of extras. The other Harold Lloyd films released through Criterion have all been stellar transfers from Lloyd estate preserved film elements; this should be.no exception. Highly enjoyable for repeat viewings.

Cheers,
AuPh

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Will look forward to it... - Victor Khomenko 07:25:57 12/20/18 (2)
...appearing on that new Criterion streaming service in the spring.

I just can't bring myself to paying $32 for a film that I might watch once or twice in my lifetime.
- I think you'll enjoy it. - Audiophilander 09:39:24 12/20/18 (1)
  We do streaming services as well, but for some titles, those I'm sure that I'll watch again and/or screen for friends, I usually pop for the BD and ...in rare cases... lower resolution DVD on the rare stuff or higher Rez UHD). Criterion prices are steep, but they do offer periodic 50% off sales through Barnes & Noble and other media vendors.
  
  My wife and I enjoy the convenience of streaming services too, but ultimately I don't fully trust service provider permanence. My biggest concern is that things can happen beyond the consumer's control (rate hikes, streaming issues, bandwidth problems resulting in service slowdowns, business acquisitions can change management policies limiting available access, etc., ...did I mention rate hikes? ).
  
  Having a robust film collection and dependable back up hardware is something in which I have more confidence. Yeah, I know, I'm a bit old school.
  
  Physical media storage can get to be too much, so I've cut way back on purchasing films and series I'm not inclined to watch more than once, but having a dependable library "of the classics" is something I trust & reasonably affordable. That said, you're quite right, streaming is great for most series TV and films, because 90% won't bear repeat viewing.
  
  Sorry, too much caffeine this morning. ;0)
  - I am sure we will - Victor Khomenko 10:19:44 12/20/18 (0)
    We do have a collection of movies... not large, but there are some very good films in it. We are, however, at the point in life where we are trying to slow down accumulation of stuff. At the same time our recent experience with streaming services has been very good, with just some minor sore spots.
    
    Plus, of course, we also have the DVD plan with Netflix, where it is still possible to find good films.
    
    Yes, you ARE and the mercy of their business policies, but hopefully a couple new streaming services will open next year.
    
    Affix the obligatory silly faux leather joke here. :) It's been over two years since we lost our sparring buddy, but it still hurts.

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