How much time do you spend watching DVDs on an average day? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

George McFly · 06-08-2002, 03:42 PM

I spend on average 4 to 5 hours per day/I know I'm pathetic with no life

sorry if this has been posted before, if it has been posted please don't get mad at me ,get mad at the person who posted such a thread the first time

Chris Knight · 06-08-2002, 03:59 PM

I answered this poll based on an average wek of vieweing my DVDs.

Unfortunately, I usually only get to view about 1-2 DVDs A WEEK lately.

Hopefully, I will have more time in the near future, but as for now it looks like it will remain that way.

I am SERIOUSLY considering buying a mediocre DVD player to bring to work.

sub780lime · 06-08-2002, 04:07 PM

id have to say on one of those days i dont work, before i go out at night, probably about six hours aday, i like to through movies on while im at the computer playing Jedi Knight 2 or something like that

Flash Ahhh · 06-08-2002, 05:25 PM

I am doing some owrk in my living room, so my main HT set up is temporarily out of commision.

I always try and have a disk in the player in the bedroom and watch 30-60 minutes of a DVD before bed. Even if it's just extra features or something.

Last night I was feeling lazy, so I got all the way thru "Deliverance" on DVD.

-Flash

retroboy · 06-08-2002, 06:07 PM

I usually only watch DVDs on the weekend, unless I'm stuck in the flat because of bad weather (rain) and then I may peruse a film. If it's a TV set, I'll try to limit myself to one episode a night (but with Buffy it's hard).

If I have insomnia, I'll throw in a platter (usually with a commentary on--Ridley Scott's voice is so soothing, tranquil, that I'm in a blissful sleep shortly after the commentary starts).

Marty McFly · 06-08-2002, 06:14 PM

I tend not to watch DVDs everyday. I always pop one or two in over the weekend (sometimes more if its bad weather), then if I go to the theaters I get my fix for the day. But during most of the week, I have work and different things to attend to.

marty · 06-08-2002, 06:44 PM

2-3 hours a day. I only watch sports on tv, so if there isn't a game on - its a dvd for me

dvds'r'us · 06-08-2002, 09:09 PM

I voted the first choice since I only get around to actually watching 1-2 dvds a week, sometimes more, sometimes none.

rolisme · 06-08-2002, 09:14 PM

I voted on a weekly average myself, and it comes out to less than 1 hour a day. I work about 18 1/2 hours a day Monday to Friday, and on Saturday I work 12 hours and Sundays I work 8 hours. It sucks having 2 jobs

Mr. McMinn · 06-08-2002, 09:52 PM

I only watch dvds on the weekends most of the time. I might watch one on a weekday provided that the tv shows I watch are reruns. I usually watch dvd(s) when I'm off work for a holiday or personal vacation day or when inventory is going on.

asphodel5 · 06-09-2002, 02:35 AM

I usually try to watch a dvd each evening after work. I try to catch up on special features when I don't have time to watch an entire movie. Weekends usually vary. Some weekends are almost entirely comprised of DVD watching, but most of the time I'm out of town for the weekend, so viewing is minimal.

brian · 06-10-2002, 09:03 PM

I usually don't feel like watching a whole movie every day, sometimes not even every week. I often pop in a concert DVD of Queen, Roger Waters, or The Wall the movie just for the music, and listen to a few songs, or maybe watch a favorite scene of my favorite movies. I usually only watch a movie in its entirety if I just bought it, or have not much else to do.

LBPound23 · 06-11-2002, 04:48 AM

I don't really have an average day, so it's tough for me to say. For instance, I spent about 7 hours today watching DVDs, but I've gone several weeks without watching a single DVD. So, it varies.

Marq · 06-11-2002, 01:03 PM

Like most others here, I only have time for about 1 or maybe 2 DVDs a week. So that averages out to well under an hour a day. Some weeks are busier than others, but that's the average I guess.

I anticipate pdjenning's response in this thread!

Lex M · 06-11-2002, 06:54 PM

It's amusing how some people are saying they're too busy during the week to get around to watching movies, yet they spend hours and hours a day lurking or posting here ABOUT the movies they don't have time to watch.

Lenny Nero · 06-11-2002, 07:31 PM

I watch a TV episode during lunch and a full movie during dinner, so that's about 3-4 hours a day, every day, and I still have at least 150 dvds that I've never seen.
This sucks!

Marq · 06-11-2002, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lex M
It's amusing how some people are saying they're too busy during the week to get around to watching movies, yet they spend hours and hours a day lurking or posting here ABOUT the movies they don't have time to watch.

Believe me, if I could watch DVDs while at work I WOULD. Instead I visit this site periodically to fulfill my DVD cravings.

Prancer · 06-12-2002, 01:47 PM

I look forward to watching my DVDs everynight unless I have plans. Even if I do make plans on the 'average' day, if I don't get in too late, I will put in at least an hour each night.

I obssess over certain films. I enjoy watching my DVDs. Can only imagine what my watching habit will be like when I get my 16:9 screen. WWEEHEE! New toys to look forward to.

**aintnosin** · 06-12-2002, 08:53 PM

If I'm not watching DVDs, I'm thinking about watching DVDs. When I'm asleep, I dream about watching DVDs.

jtorrance · 06-13-2002, 05:39 AM

I try to get one disc in per day off, and on my breaks during the day maybe a doc or part of a commentary. I have roughly 10 or 12 discs I have given a cursory look, maybe just watching part of the movie or perusing the features. Yesterday; however, I watched three and some featurettes. Monday night I was lined up for two new discs, but after catching a Dario Argento doc on IFC, I watched Suspiria and Tenebrae instead! Oh, my moods...

eel · 06-13-2002, 10:11 PM

Normally only at weekends. But i do collect DVD's around November (so all the good movies are out) and have a collection over the Christmas holidays of around thirty movies. I try and watch them all in between drinking, eating and generally having a good time. I think i will be watching AOTC and Spidey (if the rumoured release date is true) first of all!
I can however, go several months without watching a movie!

Prancer · 06-14-2002, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eel
.....I can however, go several months without watching a movie!

Wow eel, you have such self control or no time to watch...teeheehee

Depending on what the film is, I too sometimes can wait on certain flicks however there are some DVDs that I have to get my grubby hands on and watch right away.

slymer · 06-15-2002, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by marty
2-3 hours a day. I only watch sports on tv, so if there isn't a game on - its a dvd for me

Me too! And with football, and basketball over, and the SD Padres having a horrible season, it's been "movie night" lately for me!

View Poll Results: Average time per day watching DVDs
<1 hr / day	31	43.66%
1 to 2 hrs	20	28.17%
2 to 3	12	16.90%
3 to 4	4	5.63%
4 to 5	3	4.23%
5 to 6	0	0%
6 to 7	0	0%
7 to 8	0	0%
8 to 9	0	0%
9 to 10	0	0%
10 to 23	0	0%
24/7 geez who every votes this one must be really tired and broke	1	1.41%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

06-08-2002, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
George McFly Kinda likes the Razorbacks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: watching HD	How much time do you spend watching DVDs on an average day? I spend on average 4 to 5 hours per day/I know I'm pathetic with no life sorry if this has been posted before, if it has been posted please don't get mad at me ,get mad at the person who posted such a thread the first time __________________ DVDs gallery Last edited by George McFly : 06-08-2002 at 03:47 PM.

06-08-2002, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	id have to say on one of those days i dont work, before i go out at night, probably about six hours aday, i like to through movies on while im at the computer playing Jedi Knight 2 or something like that __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

06-08-2002, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	I am doing some owrk in my living room, so my main HT set up is temporarily out of commision. I always try and have a disk in the player in the bedroom and watch 30-60 minutes of a DVD before bed. Even if it's just extra features or something. Last night I was feeling lazy, so I got all the way thru "Deliverance" on DVD. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

06-08-2002, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
retroboy Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rock 'n' Roll High School	I usually only watch DVDs on the weekend, unless I'm stuck in the flat because of bad weather (rain) and then I may peruse a film. If it's a TV set, I'll try to limit myself to one episode a night (but with Buffy it's hard). If I have insomnia, I'll throw in a platter (usually with a commentary on--Ridley Scott's voice is so soothing, tranquil, that I'm in a blissful sleep shortly after the commentary starts). __________________ "I think Canadians see the world more as anthropologists. I think we're not burdened by the weight of being a superpower and that gives us the chance to listen and understand different issues around the world."

06-08-2002, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Knight 1 of 10 "Actors" left Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chicagoland	I answered this poll based on an average wek of vieweing my DVDs. Unfortunately, I usually only get to view about 1-2 DVDs A WEEK lately. Hopefully, I will have more time in the near future, but as for now it looks like it will remain that way. I am SERIOUSLY considering buying a mediocre DVD player to bring to work.

06-08-2002, 06:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	I tend not to watch DVDs everyday. I always pop one or two in over the weekend (sometimes more if its bad weather), then if I go to the theaters I get my fix for the day. But during most of the week, I have work and different things to attend to. __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

06-08-2002, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
marty Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachewsets	2-3 hours a day. I only watch sports on tv, so if there isn't a game on - its a dvd for me

06-08-2002, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	I voted the first choice since I only get around to actually watching 1-2 dvds a week, sometimes more, sometimes none. __________________ Dave Matthews Band Forever! 31 Shows And Counting! 20,000 Miles travelled...Shows Seen

06-08-2002, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
rolisme Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	I voted on a weekly average myself, and it comes out to less than 1 hour a day. I work about 18 1/2 hours a day Monday to Friday, and on Saturday I work 12 hours and Sundays I work 8 hours. It sucks having 2 jobs __________________ If you don't like my opinion, don't ask the question. If you never asked the question, just ignore my post. "A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer." - Seneca 55 BC-39 AD

06-08-2002, 09:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. McMinn I'm all out of bubblegum Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: --lying dead on the rooftop of Cable 54	I only watch dvds on the weekends most of the time. I might watch one on a weekday provided that the tv shows I watch are reruns. I usually watch dvd(s) when I'm off work for a holiday or personal vacation day or when inventory is going on. __________________ Grissom's men advance relentlessly among them as Roland and his final few companions draw upward, shooting as they go...

06-09-2002, 02:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
asphodel5 Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ohio	I usually try to watch a dvd each evening after work. I try to catch up on special features when I don't have time to watch an entire movie. Weekends usually vary. Some weekends are almost entirely comprised of DVD watching, but most of the time I'm out of town for the weekend, so viewing is minimal. __________________ A sail! A veil awave upon the waves. Boomed crashing chords. When love absorbs. War! War! The tympanum. Redone and Revised! My Visually Oriented Screening Log

06-10-2002, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
brian Digital Jesűs Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I usually don't feel like watching a whole movie every day, sometimes not even every week. I often pop in a concert DVD of Queen, Roger Waters, or The Wall the movie just for the music, and listen to a few songs, or maybe watch a favorite scene of my favorite movies. I usually only watch a movie in its entirety if I just bought it, or have not much else to do. __________________ Why? fin.

06-11-2002, 04:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
LBPound23 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, USA	I don't really have an average day, so it's tough for me to say. For instance, I spent about 7 hours today watching DVDs, but I've gone several weeks without watching a single DVD. So, it varies. __________________ UltimateDisney.com: The Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD - News and views on all of Disney's movies.

06-11-2002, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	Like most others here, I only have time for about 1 or maybe 2 DVDs a week. So that averages out to well under an hour a day. Some weeks are busier than others, but that's the average I guess. I anticipate pdjenning's response in this thread!

06-11-2002, 06:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lex M Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles	It's amusing how some people are saying they're too busy during the week to get around to watching movies, yet they spend hours and hours a day lurking or posting here ABOUT the movies they don't have time to watch.

06-11-2002, 07:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lenny Nero Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Los Angeles	I watch a TV episode during lunch and a full movie during dinner, so that's about 3-4 hours a day, every day, and I still have at least 150 dvds that I've never seen. This sucks!

06-12-2002, 01:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Prancer Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD-USA	I look forward to watching my DVDs everynight unless I have plans. Even if I do make plans on the 'average' day, if I don't get in too late, I will put in at least an hour each night. I obssess over certain films. I enjoy watching my DVDs. Can only imagine what my watching habit will be like when I get my 16:9 screen. WWEEHEE! New toys to look forward to. __________________ "I hope that when the world ends, I can breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to…”

06-12-2002, 08:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
aintnosin Director/Moderator Not a fancy tickler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia	24/7 If I'm not watching DVDs, I'm thinking about watching DVDs. When I'm asleep, I dream about watching DVDs. __________________ "The women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die upon them." - Eowyn, The Two Towers DVD Profiler \| DVD Aficianado \| DVD Spot \| Movie Reviews \| Facebook

06-13-2002, 05:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
jtorrance Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Refugee from the planet Alderaan.	I try to get one disc in per day off, and on my breaks during the day maybe a doc or part of a commentary. I have roughly 10 or 12 discs I have given a cursory look, maybe just watching part of the movie or perusing the features. Yesterday; however, I watched three and some featurettes. Monday night I was lined up for two new discs, but after catching a Dario Argento doc on IFC, I watched Suspiria and Tenebrae instead! Oh, my moods... __________________ Do you want me to bring out the LeRoy Neiman paintings?

06-13-2002, 10:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
eel Actor Join Date: Apr 2002	Normally only at weekends. But i do collect DVD's around November (so all the good movies are out) and have a collection over the Christmas holidays of around thirty movies. I try and watch them all in between drinking, eating and generally having a good time. I think i will be watching AOTC and Spidey (if the rumoured release date is true) first of all! I can however, go several months without watching a movie!

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