Yeah, I know I really haven't updated my blog since New Years...sorry.
Today I felt like blogging about my thoughts about DVDs and Netflix, etc. So we'll reading my Engadget Twitter feed today, I saw the Netflix has once again reached another distribution deal to bring more Fox TV shows again to their instant cue, which in an over all sense is great! But every time they do this, it makes me wonder why I have continued to buy so many shows on DVD! For example, they just added the first season of Glee to instant cue. I won't lie, I bought the DVDs to season 1 (probably won't for season 2 considering the show's change it quality) but the point is, now these discs are gonna just sit on my shelf as I can access Netflix on practically all my screens so why bother with my standard def discs for that matter.
It's honestly getting to the point that I really question why I'm buying anything. Now there are some series that I was initially feeling the same way about (Lost, 24, Family Guy) but I realize that any of these shows will probably not be on Netflix forever and for shows I REALLY like it won't hurt to have my own copy down the road. But still, I've decided to more or less start following the following rules when it comes to buying discs now:
I'll consider getting it:
-I'm getting a $4 bargin deal from work
-If it's a movie that warrants the whole Blu Ray collector's pack (ie the new Tron release next week)
-I'm like one item away from completing a set I've already started
Otherwise, I might as well WAIT because it will probably show up on Netflix sooner or later. I know this more applies to TV Shows than theatrical released movies as those take longer to show up instantly (if at all) but still. On the flip side, I am very excited that Netflix continues to expand and look forward to watching many new shows because of it! (The press release "claimed" The Wonder Years is being added as well...I'll believe it when I see it. The only reason I don't think it's an April Fools joke though is everything else they promised did appear on the site this morning!)
