A yearly tradition continues with Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski carried over from our time with the late, great Sergio Mims as they ask the question that is the very title of these episodes. Both Erik and Peter have selected 10 titles each of films that are still languishing only on DVD and not in a higher-grade format (at least not in North America.) They include classic modern comedies of the ‘80s and ‘90s, a heist film, and one of the earliest appearances of a beloved comedian and the song that became their staple, not to mention a film based on an album. How about movies from some of the great independent voices of cinema, a coming-of-age film, an animated film nearly canceled by the Russians, and a thriller about a simple plan that turns into a conspiracy all leading up to one of the timeliest calls for a film you can imagine. Are you listening Criterion, studios and all the rights holders? Let’s give these films the releases they deserve and continue to preserve physical media.

2:59 – Peter’s 1st Choice

10:38 – Erik’s 1st Choice

14:42 – Peter’s 2nd Choice

22:39 – Erik’s 2nd Choice

28:02 – Peter’s 3rd Choice

36:40 - Erik’s 3rd Choice

42:33 - Peter’s 4th Choice

54:00 - Erik’s 4th Choice

1:00:24 - Peter’s 5th Choice

1:12:00 - Erik’s 5th Choice

1:19:13 - Peter’s 6th Choice

1:30:17 - Erik’s 6th Choice

1:33:33 - Peter’s 7th Choice

1:43:50 - Erik’s 7th Choice

1:52:48 - Peter’s 8th Choice

2:01:17 - Erik’s 8th Choice

2:06:31 - Peter’s 9th Choice

2:22:23 - Erik’s 9th Choice

2:29:38 - Peter’s 10th Choice

2:39:08 - Erik’s 10th Choice

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