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Why pay $12 or whatever it is now for the privilege of sitting next to crying babies or people who can't stop talking, when you can watch a good movie in the privacy and quiet of your own home?

Also, if you can discipline yourself to wait 6 months, these films are usually available in your local public library. For instance, the much hyped DARK KNIGHT ( where the late Heath Ledger won the Best Supporting Actor Oscars ) is now available in my library. Last year's Oscar winner --- SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE is also available in my library. I've seen BOTH -- 6 months later ( without paying a cent -- come to think of it, I already paid whether I watch them or not, through my property taxes ).

I don't have a library near me, but you're right. Friend of mine gets many of her DVDs from her local library...and good stuff too.

When I want to buy one, I go to this discount store in the city. It sells mostly CDs and cassettes, but once in a while, a good film turns up on either VHS or DVD. Most o these are used, but because the store is diligent in making sure the video, CD or DVID are in good working order, you never have to worry about the quality. And there have been times when I've bought some good films for less than a buck. Can't beat it.