I agree with PhoenixDark for once. Considering we live in a time where there are movies constantly on cable, I see no reason to purchase mediocre films. I own about 50 or so films, and every single one of 'em (save for a few) have been watched more than once. If I don't consider a film spectacular, but own it, chances are it's because it has some shining technical merits that warrants a purchase. But I prefer a small, intimate film library than some gargantuan personal movie store. People with more than 100 or so DVDs rarely watch them all and usually have a bunch of stinkers just because they can.
Willco...FTW? YES
I know a couple people who own 400-500 movies, and it just doesn't make sense to me. I remember arguing with my friend about how John Q was an enjoyable movie despite its flaws, and he kept railing on and on about how horrible it was. The next I was looking through his movies and guess what I see: John Q. And XXX. And X-Men 3. Basically all the movies he can't stand.
Yes having a DVD collection is a hobby, but remember a hobby is something that you enjoy doing. Enjoying having a DVD collection and enjoying buying mediocre/bad movies just to inflate it seems contradictory to me.
All the movies I have (except Naria and Temple of Doom) are movies I can watch many times and enjoy. This is key to be because I have a
very short attention span with respect to electronic entertainment; I might love watching or listening to something for a month, and then I won't touch it for the rest of the year. I can watch the beginning of Goodfellas or The Departed all the time, and I love watching the extras on the Sin City and LOTR disks.
King Kong...eh. I just wish it was edited better
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