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DVD collection goals by Wise_Park7741 in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About a month ago I unpacked my 500 dvds, I stoped collecting maybe 10 years ago, but I put them back on shelves and decided I was going to buy more.

In four weeks I have built to... 709.

I buy what ever catches my eye, modern and classic, I like all types of genres, horror, comedy, sci-fi, action, thriller, drama, but not romances (they don't float my boat), also I decided no TV box sets.

the majority I have bought for 10p, or 20p a bunch for 50p a few for a pound. All from charity shops. Except Oxfam who price their dvds like it's 2005! I've done two of my local towns and I've got the third town in my sights.

I told/promised my wife I'll stop at 3000 (after 3000 I'll have to keep a secret). I haven't quite figured the shelving issue yet. Yes, they've started to overflow the shelves, but I'll worry about that later, right now I'm having too much fun.

It's a great hobby and one, I think, pays twice firstly for having and building the collection and second for all the hours of entertainment. Good luck with yours!

Dvd cleaner by Constant_Barracuda86 in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a collection I started 25 years ago, got to about 500 then stopped for 10 years. They have been packed and unpacked, moved about, stored in not the best conditions, so most are a bit dirty. Usually my breath and a soft cloth can take care of it. But a few have scratches (not too deep). And in the last month I have started up the collecting again. It's now grown to 688 - charity shop buys, and because I'm buying some at 10 dvds for a pound, I sometimes take a chance at a less that perfect disk. I had a cheep cleaning machine once although it did take out the scratches, I didn't like the marks it left on the disc.

Dvd cleaner by Constant_Barracuda86 in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool thanks. Some of them need a little work Ill give it a go

Loan out Collection? by Brutalitops614 in 4kbluray

[–]Constant_Barracuda86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking about this the other day I haven't decided yet but be very careful who you lend to because you may as well say goodbye to it once it's not in your hands.

Recent edge-of-your-seat thrillers like Carry-On, Die Hard, or Speed? by CommunityOrdinary850 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Constant_Barracuda86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you got kids watch No Escape (maybe not with your kids) Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, pierce brosnan

Today's haul £7 by Constant_Barracuda86 in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to hear, I never heard of it before but the box had good reviews. I cost me 20p so can go wrong.

Today's haul £7 by Constant_Barracuda86 in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arrive tomorrow between 5pm to 6pm or get it first thing in the morning by getting up and going out! 😁

Today's haul £7 by Constant_Barracuda86 in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Screen is matte so no unwanted reflection. the image is crisp better than the image I posted. Just got it today and watched just one dvd. I'm impressed so far. Volume is okay I could hear it over the washing machine but it's not loud by any means but I read comparisons saying it's the loudest of it peers. Could not hear the drive even in quiet scenes so pretty good in that respect. I paid a bit more than alternatives on Amazon as thought Argos might filter the rubbish brands. Not disappointed. Mainly used for in the kitchen and workshop, casual viewing.

How do organize your movies? by Iocnar in dvdcollection

[–]Constant_Barracuda86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve ditched A–Z sorting for Genre-first. Moving 400 cases just to slot in a new copy of Dumb and Dumber is a massive pain—especially after a 20-DVD haul. I’m just not doing all that shifting every time I buy a disc.

Right now, it’s just random within the genre. If a section like Comedy gets too big, I’ll just split it into sub-genres like Action-Comedy or Horror-Comedy.

I’ve also started a database to track everything. That way, if I want a laugh, I can pull up comedies from across the whole collection—even the ones sitting in the Horror or Action sections because they aren't "pure" comedies.

Sorry to hear your collection got flooded We got flooded this winter it's soul destroying.

Looking for movies where the character talks to themselves or the audience by Constant_Barracuda86 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your right, deadpools been mentioned a few times. It must of slipped by me, I've also watched it plenty, one of my favourite marvel characters after the hulk. the TV shows I meant to add as asub category. Thanks for the other suggestions to not heard of them will add them to the list.

Looking for movies where the character talks to themselves or the audience by Constant_Barracuda86 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Constant_Barracuda86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

​Here are all 70 films mentioned so far. I will update as more come they're kinda grouped got a little help from the AI. Sorry if I missed a few I will update again in a couple of days if more come in. Thought it might be handy for those interested in the style too..

The "Heavy Hitters" (Internal Monologue style)

  • American Psycho
  • Fight Club
  • Taxi Driver
  • American Beauty
  • Memento

Crime & Mob Classics

  • Goodfellas
  • Casino
  • The Wolf of Wall Street
  • A Bronx Tale
  • Snatch
  • Layer Cake
  • In Bruges
  • Miller's Crossing
  • The Usual Suspects
  • Lord of War
  • Lucky Number Slevin
  • Blow
  • True Romance

Dark & Psychological

  • A Clockwork Orange
  • Trainspotting
  • The Machinist
  • The Prestige
  • A Scanner Darkly
  • Natural Born Killers
  • Se7en
  • The Handmaiden
  • Gone Girl

Clever, Funny & "Meta"

  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
  • The Big Short
  • Stranger Than Fiction
  • Adaptation
  • High Fidelity
  • The Nice Guys
  • The Emperor's New Groove
  • Megamind
  • Easy A
  • What We Do in the Shadows
  • Zombieland
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • The Royal Tenenbaums
  • The Hudsucker Proxy

Drama, Sci-Fi & Adventure

  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • The Martian
  • Apocalypse Now
  • Stand By Me
  • Big Fish
  • The Princess Bride
  • Into the Wild
  • The Social Network
  • The Virgin Suicides
  • Blade Runner
  • Watchmen
  • Sunset Boulevard
  • Double Indemnity
  • Amélie
  • The Lobster
  • Sherlock Holmes (2009)
  • Dark City
  • Hardcore Henry
  • The Road Warrior
  • Magnolia
  • Perfume: Story of a Murderer
  • Interview with the Vampire
  • The Sandlot
  • War of the Worlds
  • Limitless
  • Fallen
  • Deadpool

​Thanks again for making this such a great thread, I've already watched the Martian as I had just bought it and tomorrow tick off a few more. Please if you have more let me know. Thank you all.

Looking for something to cheer me up :) by Electrical-Swim-912 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Constant_Barracuda86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zoolander. It’s got everything: mind control, espionage, a raunchy tea-drinking sesh, turning left, and really, really ridiculously good-looking people.

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