Special Features
Lately, I've been watching movies here and there. I bought the movie Saved! a while ago, and have watched it a few times since. One time I watched it with the commentary by Jena Malone and Mandy Moore, the whole movie, which was admittedly lame. Before I decide to watch a movie, I can add commentary by actors or directors etc., subtitles in a variety of languages, adjust the resolution, etc. All of those things can enhance the viewing experience.

What I would like is to be able to watch the TV version, why can't that be available on the DVD? Whenever a movie makes it to TV, some stuff is cut out to make it fit the time constraints, and the language and sexual content gets toned down to fit a prime-time viewing audience. If they can do that for the TV viewing audience, why can't I get that feature added to my DVD purchase? I understand the use of swearing, violence and sex and artistic ploys to add in the entertainment value and plot development, but much of it is unnecessary.

In fact, for people like me, the movie viewing experience would often be enhanced by having that taken out. Also, since this is my idea, can I copyright the name? DVD makers could advertise that they include the Loewen version of the movie. That'd be sweet. Sure it would mean mockery and ridicule for my children after me, but I'm all about the Egyptian theory that as long as your name is being said on this earth, you get to stay in heaven (or whatever they called it).

   [ posted by William @ 9:22 AM ]