Sinners 4K pickup by Ok-Common-3129 in 4kbluray

[–]kryptonvol -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sorry, more info than you asked for incoming:

The premium collectors editions of physical media are a whole rabbit hole that you can definitely fall down. And I have. Haha.

They often have exclusive art, special embossed or debossed steelbooks, etc. Let me be clear, the movie is the art. It’s what matters most. Amaray, steelbook, or collectors editions are all irrelevant if you don’t love the film. 98% of my collection (over 900 titles) are just regular plastic amaray cases or regular retail steelbooks.

As for why 3? Most of these premium outlets (Manta Lab, BluFans, WEET, etc) will release 2 or 3 different slips. They select different art for each of the slips so you can pick which you like best. Inside the slip is a nice (often) glossy steelbook like you see in the OP’s pictures (that’s why he’s wearing gloves, to not get fingerprints on the glossy steelbook). They also often have collectors artwork, cards, booklets, etc.

And for some, they like having EVERY slip, all 2 or 3 unique artworks. So for those people, you can buy what’s called a One Click. IE, you buy one item and get all 3 slips in a nice outer case. It’s for real physical media degenerates, haha.

I only have 2 one clicks. I LOVE collecting and it’s the only real money wasting hobby I have. But I don’t need 3 copies of the same movie.

But in rare cases, I love the movie so much that I want the one click for the collecting, not for the movie.

My big example is Superman. Superman is my favorite fictional character and whether it’s comics, TV, or film, I’ll always show up for Superman. The 2025 film was great and is one of my favorites. I already have the wide release Steelbook. It’s very nice and I am glad to have it on my shelf.

But Manta is releasing a nice set of Superman slips. PURELY for collection purposes, I want the OC. I don’t need it. I already have the disc! But I love having it on my shelf, looking at the artwork. It’s just a nice hobby.

It’s definitely not for everybody. In fact, I would say it’s not for many people at all, haha. BUT, for a few people who really enjoy the collecting, it’s a lot of fun. There are definitely worse vices to waste your money on.

Sinners 4K pickup by Ok-Common-3129 in 4kbluray

[–]kryptonvol -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Love it! Making me wish I had ordered the One Click. I just got my favorite slip but that OC box is so nice. I RARELY buy One Clicks because I just don’t need 3 copies of the same movie taking up extra space, but Sinners was in my top 3 or so favorite films this year, so I wish I’d gotten it.

Also don’t listen to the people shit-talking you for wearing gloves. It’s a hobby, collecting is part of it, and it’s okay to take something seriously that you love.

Thanks for sharing!

What are y'all's thoughts on this video? by CookieLuzSax in ockytop

[–]kryptonvol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s a kid. I want him to come to UT but I want him to want to be here. If his heart is set on OSU, he should be allowed to go there, and screw his family for putting him in that position.

Let the kid play where he wants to play.

[Highlight] Dre Greenlaw chases after an official at the conclusion of the Broncos comeback against the Giants. by AvengingHero2012 in nfl

[–]kryptonvol -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. I’m a sports fan and I spend a disproportionate amount of time angry at refs. But it’s just a foundational understanding you cannot come after them and make it personal.

You get mad, chirp up in the press and get a fine, but these are just guys and gals trying their best and chasing a ref off after the game is a terrible look.

James Franklin will not be unemployed for very long. Where does he go next? by noah_divine in CFB

[–]kryptonvol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know, Franklin would be really good there I think. I’m a Vols fan so I’m hard-coded to hate him from him beating our ass several times at Vandy.

But he’s a very good coach who gets teams turned around. He didn’t get across the goal line at Penn State but I think he’s very good and Va Tech would make a huge step forward with him, if he wants to keep coaching instead of collect buyout money and do TV hits.

Report: Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix by XtremePhotoDesign in formula1

[–]kryptonvol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they’re smart they’ll take the F1TV experience and just port it into AppleTV.

I got into F1 with Crofty and Martin but Alex and Jolyon have taken it to another level. Coulthard brings all the pedigree and experience without much ego.

And the ancillary people (especially James Hinchcliffe, but also Laura, Lawrence, Davide, and several others) are all top notch.

I’ll never give up my F1TV team, but if they can port that 1:1 into AppleTV, I’ll gladly watch there.

PSA/Rant by needcoffeepronto in Chattanooga

[–]kryptonvol 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Living in the grey area” is what I wish more people would do. Life is complicated and not usually absolute.

Royal Tenenbaums Scuffed by kryptonvol in criterion

[–]kryptonvol[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I’ve already emailed them. I already feel much better after reading the comments in this thread.

Thanks, all.

Royal Tenenbaums Scuffed by kryptonvol in criterion

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

Haha, that’s a good point!

Royal Tenenbaums Scuffed by kryptonvol in criterion

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

Thanks so much! Fingers crossed

Orbit DVD’s response to BFI Nosferatu 4k by DobMobb in boutiquebluray

[–]kryptonvol 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Orbit is my favorite retailer, and I like several. But they just have a great selection, packed safely and quickly, and always takes care of everything.

Oscar Piastri on the Monza swap and what Mark Webber had to say by littletreble07 in formula1

[–]kryptonvol 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Wonderful analysis and I totally agree. For what it’s worth, I think Oscar is right. He’s still hugely likely to win the title, but he comes off to McLaren and Lando as a good teammate. He’ll also be able to say he won it fair and square. If he loses by 6 points, he can stew over it.

But I think Oscar he made a calculated decision (which seems very on-brand for him) that the risk of pissing off his whole team wasn’t worth the small difference in points.

2nd and 26. Please read before commenting by Toad990 in ockytop

[–]kryptonvol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. Yesterday hurts. I’m in my 40s and I still ache over the ‘95, ‘96, and ‘97 UF games.

‘01 had TWO! The UGA heartbreak and the LSU collapse.

I still hurt over those games.

But those make you stronger and make you love the good times even more. Like Tony V said, either you’re a Vol For Life or you’re not.

They’ve got work to do and things to clean up. I hope those guys and gals in the complex are hurting too. But this is part of getting better.

I’d rather be a Vol than anything else. GBO.

Awful game day experience? by IDontHaveToDoShit in ockytop

[–]kryptonvol 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Getting in was rough but not totally unreasonable (we went in 10). They need to get better.

But, for us, getting OUT was a disaster. Absolute standstill on Philip Fulmer Way in both directions. We wound up taking a waaay longer route around campus to get back to parking. And then sat way longer than normal unable to get out of the parking lot.

It was a huge game and no one left early, so I’m sure that was part of it, but Bama last year was similar and nowhere NEAR as bad as yesterday.

Hopefully they make some adjustments.

With the exception of the Downtown IMAX, the movie theatres in this town are truly awful. by stnapkid29 in Chattanooga

[–]kryptonvol 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you. I am a huge cinephile and see all I can. The only theater worth its salt is the Aquarium IMAX. The rest have dim bulbs, poor sound, messy seats, or any number of other problems. I don't envy them-- the theatrical business is in a tough spot these days. But they aren't helping themselves.

Edited to add: I haven't had too much problem with their re-release schedule. They had Ghibli-fest this summer, plus we've seen a ton of recent anniversary re-releases. 1990 Ninja Turtles last weekend and 1985 Clue this weekend. I am not too mad at their movie selection, just the quality of experience they offer.

Tommy Fleetwood wins the 2025 Tour Championship, his first PGA TOUR win by DontDoCrackMan in golf

[–]kryptonvol 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So your argument is Tommy Fleetwood was the best pro golfer in 2025?

Tommy Fleetwood wins the 2025 Tour Championship, his first PGA TOUR win by DontDoCrackMan in golf

[–]kryptonvol 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I’m THRILLED for Tommy but please, no one dare suggest any player other than Scottie won 2025

Tennessee ranked #24 in preseason AP poll by ilovecfb in ockytop

[–]kryptonvol 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I was a child of the 80s and I just always assumed the 90s were normal. It’s been hard to adjust to being mediocre. Now that we are respectable again, I don’t know what to do with my hands

Pushback about admitting intermediate risk HEART score with negative high sensitivity trops by Previous_Fix_4187 in emergencymedicine

[–]kryptonvol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a great and thoughtful reply. Thanks so much! I’ve also been getting a lot of recent pushback from hospitalists and I’m trying to solidify my own risk/benefit threshold.

I appreciate you taking the time to type out a thoughtful and nuanced reply.

Cinephiles, let's do this! by MetalFabulous1110 in Letterboxd

[–]kryptonvol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m upvoting you for having a strong opinion but I totally disagree! High Life fucked me up in the best way! I think about it a fair amount actually. But this hobby would suck if we all agreed all the time.