MPAA Wants Copy-Controlled PCs

phil reed writes: "According to our favorite media mogul, Jack Valenti (as stated in this letter in the Washington Post, all PCs need to have strong copy protection built in. 'Computer and video-device companies need to sit at the table with the movie industry. Together, in good-faith talks, they must agree on the ingredients for creating strong protection for copyrighted films and then swiftly implement that agreement to make it an Internet reality.' Way to go, guy."

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Re:Copy-protected PC's?

[msobkow]

That series is also on my DVD "buy list" when it comes available. As far as I'm aware, it was produced by little-known talent, not by the typical Hollywood budget-grinder. I could be wrong, of course, and often am.

I find it interesting how often the Australian and New Zealand film industries seem to be involved in "out of nowhere" success stories. Perhaps it has something to do with an irreverant, politically incorrect, tongue-in-cheek, low-budget, don't-give-a-damn action-flick mentality?

Realistically, I think that's what I like most about the B movies. These are people who make movies for the love of making a movie. They don't care if it's a "great" script, the acting is heartfelt if uneven, and the budget wouldn't cover a lot of Hollywood trailers, yet they manage to put out a lot of solid entertainment. I get the feeling the people in that sector of the industry are more interested in entertaining the audience, and if they make enough money to bankroll the next effort, they call it a success.

The B movies, asian dubs, and other "unprofitable" movies also happen to be what I enjoy most about satellite TV (DirecTV.) The movie channels I watch most weren't even available on Comcast cable!

As to size of the DVD collection, it's into the hundreds. It's actually a good thing there isn't much new material worth buying coming out -- I was spending too much. As to replacing it with the upcoming HDTV blue-laser disks -- dream on! I can't afford it!