Brain Fail | The PHYSICAL MEDIA movies you forget
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- Sorting my collection I found a bunch of movies.
Movies I know I’ve seen but just don’t recall a thing about them.
So why are they still in my collection ? I take a look and consider the reasons.
What movies have you got that you can’t remember ? Do you think they’re worth keeping ?
Fire off in the comments, let’s discuss…
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I used to record many films on TV, although I didn’t always get round to watching all of them. I would then decide if I wanted to purchase them on DVD and later Blu-Ray.
Now, I’m inclined to buy films on DVD or Blu-Ray - mostly cheaply - that I have not seen. I find navigating on streaming platforms rather tricky and reluctant to pay small sums of money to rent films. The big problem is it takes up a lot of space and the worry of not getting round to watching them all.
@@IanThomson-md5yx I donated a load of vhs to an 80s video store a few weeks back. A load of those were recorded from tv. Some I still hadn’t watched.
My worry has been space, now though. With my age. I now worry about who has to deal with all my crap when I’m gone 😱
Trying to limit the pick ups more but.. I’m a collector so it’s a difficult proposition.
I love movies! But if I don't love a movie or feel that I could watch it again and again then I don't bother trying to collect it. 🐧🍏🍎💙
@@backpackmatt I did man… and I did it far too often. I’ve been drowning in mediocre movies in my collection. I’m trying to end it… it’s a journey
The return for some DVD's / Blurays can be quite miniscule. In those situations I've found they are the perfect depth to sit behind the ones I actually want to keep / display to stop them being pushed into the shelf. Don't know if that's my hoarder brain inventing reasons to keep them or not but it's definitely served a purpose.
@@tomt5482 yeah the discs can get lost towards the back of some shelving. The Billy Bookcase from IKEA suffered that at one point for me.
I’m attempting to clear out the stuff that I just don’t think I’d watch again… despite the minuscule value of them. Regardless of space I just kinda want that kinda stuff cleared out now. Clearing down my collection has helped clear my mind a little. It won’t be the same for everyone but I’m feeling a lot more at ease with the collection now that I’ve been removing things.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I get that sentiment completely - If it didn't at least leave an impression, why keep it? Funny you mention the Billy, that's the one I'm referring to. A single case lying flat can put my OCD at ease.
I stopped collecting years ago making the switch to streaming but with the unreliability of what's available and the repetitiveness of their catalogues I've done a 180. I've also realised just how many movies aren't available or are expensive to rent / buy digitally so here I am now back into collecting.
It's funny to go back and revisit some buying choices for sure.
@@tomt5482 absolutely. I rediscovered some movies that should have been straight out of the door after I had watched them. I used to keep pretty much everything. It got ridiculous. Especially when some of those movies started taking over other areas of the house.
Thankfully my collection now sits in its own areas and I no longer get the issue of things all over the place. I love having a collection but now realising I just didn’t need to keep it all. So many movies I really don’t think I’d go back to.
Damn it you've just reminded me to ween out my collection! That'll take a day at least!
I need to keep going back to my collection. I always get very conflicted with doing it so it takes more than the one attempt. Always feel better from a little cull though.
The whole issue must be just a question of space Phill, did you buy the film with the story fresh in your mind? I’ve watched many films from my collection over the years that I’d forgotten the story but knew I did like it enough to pick it up at the time. We all have to question what fills the remaining shelf space in our homes and remove the lesser important titles but at some point the films you discard we’re important enough to buy at the time… (I am fortunate enough to have a dedicated movie room, so space isn’t an issue YET 😬) I completely get where your coming from and why you are thinning out your collection, I’m just playing devils advocate and throwing in a different perspective, there’s no right or wrong, it is all down to the individual and what keeps us happy. Excellent and thought provoking as per usual mate, take care👍😃👍
@@kermitsghost I like a devils advocate. It’s good to discuss and get differing opinions. Like you say, don’t think there’s a right and wrong.
With American Ultra, it was a blind buy. An import from the US that was released there way before we got a UK release. I’m be only seen it the once. From how I felt about the movie, if I’d seen it streaming or at the cinema. It wouldn’t have been a pick up. It’s something that really shouldn’t have lived within my collection. Obviously now I may try for that second viewing just to make sure (that damn trailer) but have a feeling this one needs a new home.
...it all started in lockdown, it started with just the odd blu-ray, you know? now and then but then I moved on to Steelbooks and, and then...Box Sets 😭
Lock down. The catalyst for many a habit or changing view points on things.
Steelbooks can be traumatic can’t they. How quick they can sell out & the high price tag at times. It’s a slippery slope.
I have 1200 or so ratings on my imdb account, so a few movies have been watched. I once watched a horror movie that was on netflix. Then about six months later I bought it from a bluray sale. Started it and was like ”why is this familiar” until I remembered. didn’t even like it on the first watch so into the sell pile it went. Also human memory is a trickster because you often think you remember it all about thing X and it actually might be a false memory. Recently re-watched the Firefly episodes and realized I actually did not remember big chunks of the episodes despite thinking so.
@@GRORGvideot I’ll have to start using Letterboxd properly to try and keep better track. Memory doesn’t hold up the best at times, especially if they were mediocre / poor movies.
I find having such a vast collection just incase that rare occasion when it becomes hard to find so odd. I hear it alot on these types of channels. Great video. I really like the way you tell the truth and the negative aspect of collecting. It's super interesting
@@findlay1arches I’m feeling better as the collection gets smaller. I need to stop keeping things ‘just because’ they might not be available in 6 years time when I have the urge to possibly watch again.
American ultra was released in 2015, I watched it, didn’t think much to it… it’s sat in the collection for 9 years. Until now. If I hadn’t done the video. I don’t think it would have been taken off the shelf again.
9 years man… someone’s gotta question this logic of how we collect 🤷🏼♂️
Glad you’re enjoying the different look at collecting.
@@PhillwithadoubleL yeah it's crazy logic but it's great you recognise and acknowledge it instead of ignoring it. I've downsized a few times and sometimes think I want to watch "insert film here" but don't have it anymore so I go onto ebay or cex and shell out a couple of pounds and there you go problem solved lol by doing that I always watch the movie to as I've had an itch to watch it.
Prefer to keep those films that will watch again & the rest donate to the local charity shop.
There's one Eisenberg movie I wanna see called The Art of Self-Defense (2019) it looks hilarious 😁
@@slipknotfan4204 it’s one I want / wanted to see… picked it up on iTunes in a sale on there for around £2. Not managed to get to watching it yet though.
Make your damn mind up about American Ultra, Remember trailers only show you bits and pieces don't mean it's a good film
@@iloveblue7920 I need to. Commit to why I made the first half of the video and just get rid.
It’s the weird / compulsive behaviour i have when it comes to the collection and collecting.
Funny I just saw American Ultra in the thrift shop the other day. 5 bucks. I know I saw it and don’t remember it either. I feel like you will watch it and then bin it.
@@IndiephantomSofaSinema not just me either the memory fail then 🙌🏼
Yeah I don’t think it’s gonna last in the collection. Likely get passed on to… somewhere 🤷🏼♂️
Some people just ain't cut out for blu ray collecting! I mean who even watches the disc's! it's like pokemon you gotta collect them all!
@@bobjones8113 😂😂 ain’t that the truth.
Am I really a collector. Or am I just a movie fan… I like the discs and content over the ‘gotta collect em all’ and have realised that a little more recently.
Best tip I can give is buy films which have some sort sentimental value or that where memorable and be proud to have in your collection. That way any film you reach out for will be tailored for you in a personal way and you'll be guarenteed to enjoy it whether it's your 2nd viewing or 20th. 👌👍
It’s what I’m trying to get back to… went through a lengthy period of buying too much and then just keeping everything.
I’m working through those shelves and curating down to those movies that I’m proud / happy to have in my collection.
Really, movies like American Ultra should have been moved straight on.
Obviously now I’m thinking it needs a rewatch but I suspect it’ll be gone after that viewing if my memory of not thinking a lot to it is correct.
Your logic is sound but i used that theory and bought 'Wierd Science' at Xmas and then regretted it after watching the film and the rose tinted glasses were off.
@@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 those rose tinted glasses have a lot to answer for.
Boutique labels do some great editions but not all of those movies need to be in my collection
There are so many average to bad movies with Great trailers out there
@@JohnDoe-bz4yl they’re what keep that box office alive ! They can also make the movie feel worse when they set your expectations in the wrong place for what the movie actually is
@@PhillwithadoubleL It certainly is an art form to polish a turd I suppose
Just watch it since you’ve already got it. Then get rid.
@@qasimmir7117 yeah after watching the trailer it’s back out of my ‘get rid’ pile and needing a rewatch. I’ll try to watch asap so I can get it cleared off.
@@PhillwithadoubleL This I think is one of the problems when sorting out a collection: "I have to watch this to get it into the right pile" a simple WANT changes into MUST or HAVE TO.
"I think I'll watch a movie tonight" --> "I have to watch this tonight in order to decide once and for all."
I at least have been guilty of thinking like this and the whole watching process becomes a wrong kind of obsession to clear out stuff, because of the need to be sure. 😅
@@GRORGvideot I felt I still need to check if it’s easily available ‘just incase’. This is a movie I haven’t really thought about since watching it perhaps 9 years ago. It’s silly really, the rabbit holes we go into with justifying certain things in our collection.
American ultra is awesome!
Personally I love it when I don't remember what happens in the movie so I can watch it again.
Now there are some movies in my collection that I'm probably not going to re-watch.
But when you re-watch American ultra you'll be in for a surprise.
Even the first time I watched it I was wondering if it would be good based on the cast.
I'm going to keep it in my collection but I'm a big fan of both actors.
And it's pretty unique.
Now I have gotten the point where I don't need all the movies that my favorite actors are in if I don't enjoy them.
But some actors just make good movies.
Now I might have movies in my collection that I don't really need.
@@MediaFeverPitch think it might need the rewatch. Dont think it will be cleared straight out now. That trailer peaked my interest again.
It’s just the memory of my initial thoughts and feelings on it not being great that had me wondering why I kept it in my collection.
its funny one of the forgotten movies was MK Ultra... excuse me... American Ultra.
You know Phill , it’s not for me to advise but whether or not you want to keep it that’s up to you.But the point is based off of listening to other RUclipsrs who are collectors of other different types of media makes a great point, just because you like the movie way back when doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to like it now or vice Versa , just because you hate movies way back when doesn’t necessarily mean you going to hate it now, it’s all depends on a person taste and changes may vary from time to time. Well cheers to the king of cellophane wrapping as your movie buddy Glenn puts it 😊👍❤
@@lippmb78 I’ve done that a couple of times. Movies I didn’t like at a point. Gone back, rewatched and enjoyed.
Or even when I’ve kinda liked a movie, rewatched and loved it the second time around.
I think this one is generally just an average movie. I’m going to try and get it rewatched soon I think but I’m pretty sure my instincts are right to look at getting rid of this one
If I don't love the film it's gone.
@@garyrobinson8665 that should have been my mantra from the start of collecting.
Unfortunately, years of keeping everything ‘for the collection’ has made the shelves slightly ridiculous. Working my way through and weeding out these things feels a task.
@@PhillwithadoubleL I've been purging for the past few months just a few at a time. Honestly if you can't remember the film it can't have been very good.
@@garyrobinson8665 yup. I think you’re right. I kinda wished I hadn’t ventured into looking at the trailer. It is really well edited 😂
Although I’m considering a rewatch now, I may just trust my instincts and get it cleared off. Jessie Eisenberg had another flick I did the same with… that wasn’t any better the 2nd time round (30 minutes or less)
I haven't watched *American Ultra* yet... but I'll admit I have regrets paying about £25 for it over 6 years ago and still not having watched it does make me feel I should have waited for a _lot_ cheaper price!
@@blujustin4175 you’re not alone Justin, we’ve all done it. Not necessarily with American Ultra but I bet we’ve all got titles we’ve paid that kinda money for and it still sits sealed after years. I’ve certainly a few like that in the collection. It’s part of the reason I’m trying to pull back on the pre orders until I know I’ve got time to watch. Doesn’t feel as bad if it’s picked up in the sales for £5 or £6 compared to the £25
@@blujustin4175 you’re not alone Justin, we’ve all done it. Not necessarily with American Ultra but I bet we’ve all got titles we’ve paid that kinda money for and it still sits sealed after years. I’ve certainly a few like that in the collection. It’s part of the reason I’m trying to pull back on the pre orders until I know I’ve got time to watch. Doesn’t feel as bad if it’s picked up in the sales for £5 or £6 compared to the £25
I gave American Ultra a 6/10 .. for me that rates it as average / above average as i dont rate anything above a 9 as feel no film IMO is perfect and warrants a 10. I am trying to stick with the rule of not buying movies unless they are 7/10 for me and a film id enjoy watching multiple times.
@@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 I’m on the fence about whether to give it another go. That trailer swung me back to considering a rewatch.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Do what i do, give the film 30mins (Timer) and if you are bored at that point switch off and sell it. I think American Ultra was released to try and get the chemistry back that the lead actors had on the film Adventureland.
Looks ok from what you've shown😂
I think it is hard to let go off things you've not watched or are not sure about.
Even films i'm not keen on I like to have if I want to check back on some minor detail.
I am going to eventually get rid of some out of necessity, space and just being able to find the ones I do want to watch😂
Yeah, that’s what kinda made me turn on my heals a little with it. That trailer looks decent. Amazing that I can’t remember a thing.
Hoping to get a quick rewatch in. If I feel the same as I remember feeling about it. It just needs going. Shelf space reserved for those movies that I 100% want in the collection.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Fair enough.
I have some of my favourites in one section, the rest is just a mass of media. Some good some not so, some duplicates, just madness.
Getting some order is essential for my mental well being. It is good to be selective when picking up to avoid clutter.
@@sparkstron73 I’ve got similar at the moment. My favourites all together… and then the mess.
The mess is slowly being sorted through but sorting my favourite out has been nice.
@@PhillwithadoubleL Thats good. Our tastes change and certain films are just one and done and can be let go. Films that have an impact or that have fond memories attached are the ones you want to be at hand👍😎
@@sparkstron73 I did a video for the 80s video store recently. Talking about the movies on their shelves and picking a top 3 for my Friday night rental. As I was chatting about these movies it made me realise a little more that there’s a bunch I just don’t need to keep / own.
I think very movie is worth a second watch so much can affect your opinion of a movie that I feel you should always have a second chance
@@cyphersigma1 there is actually a few movies I discarded straight away. Just the odd one that I had a real bad reaction to.
A lot of others I did keep on the chance of a second viewing. Finding a portion of them now… I’m just not interested in retrying. Or at least not getting the time because of all the new stuff
Why on earth have you got these titles, if nobody knows them, sell them if they you have got bored with them
@@iloveblue7920 it was the addiction to ordering and then hoarding that led me down this path. Keeping things I didn’t need etc etc.
trying to deal with my issues and this kind of addictive behaviour. Step by step and questioning myself and why I have some of these titles as I go.
Because you watched forgettable movies. Not worth buying in my opinion.
My way of collecting in the past has been pretty silly. Keeping those things I didn’t care much for just for the sake of it.
It has felt like I was getting towards hoarding these things.
@PhillwithadoubleL yes you were. I love physical media too, but I only collect those movies that are worthwhile and memorable.
Are you Robert Webb?
you don't look like him, but sometimes you do
@@paulaldridge925 no sir, no I am not.
Maybe an elongated version of sorts !?
Just bin it off mate 😅 and forget all about it.
@@popcornandhorror 😂 I need to trust my instincts… not a trailer.
@PhillwithadoubleL yeah, I've been really good recently at watching movies and deciding straight afterwards if it's a keeper or a seller 😎👍🏻 it's working a charm.
@@popcornandhorror 👆🏼👆🏼 this… this is what I need to get to ! I’ve pulled way back on picking things up immediately and feeling less of a pull to have numerous pre orders in. Some things I’m managing to get in sales if I feel it’s one for the collection. Its been nice to go to the occasional sale when I’ve not been picking up everything anymore
@PhillwithadoubleL probably 90% of the pick ups in my videos are used (cheaper) movies that I've either seen before so I know I want / like or titles I've really looked into via other youtubers with similar tastes, imdb info etc and they're on a offer or deal at the time I pull the trigger 😎👍🏻