Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this special Conversation, I'm joined by fellow physical media collector Danny from BlurayDan / Dan_In_Real_Life. We dive into our shared passion for movies and physical media collecting, sharing stories and taking questions from the live chat.
Danny recounts his incredible experience filming for the Criterion Closet, his journey building a massive following on TikTok by showcasing his collection, and the importance of having a genuine passion for film. We also talk about our personal movie tastes, including a surprisingly controversial pick for a beloved holiday classic and our opinions on some of the most popular films of all time.
Tune in to hear our takes on:
📀 His experience in the Criterion Closet
📀 The growth of the physical media community on TikTok
📀 The movie that ignited his passion for film
📀 The importance of having your own opinion on movies
📀 Our favorite underrated and critically hated films
Connect with Danny:
@BlurayDan
https://linktr.ee/BlurayDan
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome Danny
9:07 - Danny's Experience in the Criterion Closet
44:00 - The Physical Media Community on TikTok
46:49 - The Movie That Started His Passion: Rocky
56:29 - Movies We Don't Like That Everyone Else Does
1:00:54 - Critically Hated Movie We Love: Fred Claus
In this special Conversation, I'm joined by fellow physical media collector Danny from BlurayDan / Dan_In_Real_Life. We dive into our shared passion for movies and physical media collecting, sharing stories and taking questions from the live chat.
Danny recounts his incredible experience filming for the Criterion Closet, his journey building a massive following on TikTok by showcasing his collection, and the importance of having a genuine passion for film. We also talk about our personal movie tastes, including a surprisingly controversial pick for a beloved holiday classic and our opinions on some of the most popular films of all time.
Tune in to hear our takes on:
📀 His experience in the Criterion Closet
📀 The growth of the physical media community on TikTok
📀 The movie that ignited his passion for film
📀 The importance of having your own opinion on movies
📀 Our favorite underrated and critically hated films
Connect with Danny:
@BlurayDan
https://linktr.ee/BlurayDan
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome Danny
9:07 - Danny's Experience in the Criterion Closet
44:00 - The Physical Media Community on TikTok
46:49 - The Movie That Started His Passion: Rocky
56:29 - Movies We Don't Like That Everyone Else Does
1:00:54 - Critically Hated Movie We Love: Fred Claus
