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Posted by Victor Khomenko on March 15, 2004 at 13:43:16:
There are several levels to this, clark.
You keep telling us only a theater experience counts... I don't think so. Just like not only a symphony hall experience applies to music, the movies CAN be enjoyed in many forms.
You DO have a stereo system... I believe. Don't tell me it sounds like Carnegie Hall.
So I don't understand your hard nose attitude towards home videos.
Most people can never see most good films in their natural environment. There is no art movie theater here - within 100 miles, at least. I can catch some recent good films, but not old ones, and certainly no obscure things.
Given the choice of not seeing many fine films, or seeing them at home I do not hesitate renting a DVD.
Does one get full experience, as intended by the director, in his home environment?
Well, one can come close.
But this is the area where one can be tolerant. I know many people who can listen to Beethoven on a small radio and get more out of it than many "audiophiles" on their Grande systems, or many concert goers. The ability to appreciate fine things is internal, and it transcends the poor media quality... well, to some degree.
In addition, we are getting closer to the theater experience with our large screen installations.