WHAT WAS OUR FIRST BLU-RAY & HOW DID WE START COLLECTING?! | The Blu-ray Show #3

Welcome back to The Blu-ray Show! Episode three sees James (Movies with James) take hosting duties as he and Aidan (Aidan’s Physical Media) continue their weekly deep dive into cinema, collecting, and physical media culture.
With this episode recorded earlier than usual due to scheduling and a birthday celebration, the usual “what we watched this week” segment takes a back seat. Instead, the focus shifts to what’s coming up — both in cinemas and on physical media — making for a packed and discussion-heavy episode.
The hosts kick things off by looking ahead to a busy week at the UK box office, discussing upcoming cinema releases including No Other Choice, Saipan, H Is for Hawk, Mercy, and Return to Silent Hill. From Korean thrillers and football drama to emotionally driven character pieces, Aidan and James share which releases have their attention and which they’re hoping to catch on the big screen.
The conversation then moves into new Blu-ray and 4K releases for the week, including:
Snakes on a Plane (4K)
The Black Phone Part I & II
The Smashing Machine
Roof Man
Boutique label titles from Arrow, Criterion, and Eureka
With release date shifts, format frustrations, and surprise steelbooks in the mix, the pair weigh up value, presentation, and collectability before choosing their Pick of the Week — a unanimous win for Roof Man.
The second half of the episode launches a brand-new ongoing topic for 2026: 20 Years of Blu-ray. James and Aidan reflect on their earliest memories of the format, their first Blu-ray purchases, PlayStation 3 as a gateway player, and how their collections evolved from niche beginnings into the shelves you see today. The discussion expands into why physical media still matters — from intentional viewing and home cinema experiences to passing film love on to the next generation.
The episode also introduces a new interactive segment for future shows, encouraging listeners and viewers to leave questions in the YouTube comments to be answered on upcoming episodes.
Whether you’re a long-time collector, a cinema regular, or someone who just loves talking films, episode three offers thoughtful discussion, nostalgia, and plenty of physical media passion.
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