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this morning i went with two of my co-workers to a super VCD/DVD sale two sois over. a soi is the thai word for alleyway, although they're more like smaller thinner connective roads.
we went to the CVD company lot, where most of the thai-language dubbing/distribution media is done. they are having their annual liquidation sale and i definitely partook.
we spent a good 4 hours perusing and browsing the numerous titles. the heat hung low and everyone was thankful that there was free water floating around on trays carried by staff members.
VCD's are basically glorified mpeg files, split into two discs, and touting either thai subtitles or dubbed version. they're notoriously crappy, pixelated, somewhat quality-deficient, and i love them tremendously. i'm good to watch these titles for the price anyday.
i ended up spending about a benjamin on 16 VCD's, the zhang yimou epic on DVD, "hero," and also the entire "pink panther" series on DVD, starring peter sellers. it's a good grab in any case.
the only thing i still fear is being able to screen the DVD's; i'm going to use next week to test out my theory that DVD-drives can play all the different multi-regional formats. let's collectively cross our many fingers for my viewing pleasures sake.
tonight's homework:
invite a friend over and check out a solid title. i love watching movies with people much more than alone sometimes; it gives you a chance to check out all the strange mannerisms people have when they watch movies. you can make a small list of viewing styles and then compare notes after the screening over some tea. i'm sure you'll have a great time.
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