Should you watch this movie? (or run away)

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This discussion centers around the challenges of borrowing DVDs from neighbors and the varying quality of films available. Participants express frustration with the lack of quality in borrowed movies, particularly from neighbors who have extensive collections of genres like "chick flicks" and "sci-fi." Recommendations for quality films include classics such as "Shawshank Redemption," "Gladiator," and "Moon." Additionally, the conversation touches on the convenience of streaming services like Netflix and the importance of selecting movies with high replay value for casual viewing.

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  • Understanding of film genres (e.g., "chick flicks," "sci-fi")
  • Familiarity with streaming services (e.g., Netflix, Hulu)
  • Knowledge of film quality indicators (e.g., replay value, critical acclaim)
  • Awareness of DVD borrowing practices and community sharing
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  • Research the impact of film replay value on purchasing decisions
  • Explore the best practices for using streaming services like Netflix
  • Investigate community DVD sharing and borrowing systems
  • Compile a list of critically acclaimed films across various genres
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Movie enthusiasts, casual viewers, and anyone interested in optimizing their film selection process will benefit from this discussion. It is particularly relevant for those navigating DVD borrowing and streaming services.

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How often must I repeat, I am not from Joisey, that's North Jersey. Just because they use the People's Republic as a dumping ground for solved problems and their families doesn't mean that we share their ways or their language. We are a quiet and peaceloving tribe living out our simple lives in the pine barrens and highlands of the south. They are under the corporate thumb of the Yankees, while we fly with the Eagles.
 
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Guess I should make a comment in this thread. We have a collection of something over 2000 titles. Kind of my wife's hobby, most of them are from the 2nd hand stores where she buys them by the handful for $10 or $20. Also the bigger it was at the box office the less likely you are to find it on our shelf, not a strict rule but a general guideline. She looks for indies for the most part, Horror and foreign are her speciality (naturally foreign Horror is optimal!) we have a lot of comedy also. It is the rare movie that I will watch twice, there are some (e.g. Memento and Mulholland Dr) which need multiple views just to figure out what is going on. I have watched all season of Dr Who a couple of times, I have the 6th season of The Sopranos waiting to watch but really should watch the first 5 over again to just refresh what was going on. This, however, is way to big a commitment in time to even consider.

There is so many different ways to appreciate a movie it is difficult to come up with a favorite. How about a good movie you may not have heard of. Give Lars and the Real Girl a watch. We watched this over a year ago and I still remember the title, that must mean something.
 

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