Phoenix DVD Blog

Some nights, you just want a good laugh, no deep plots, no heavy themes, just pure, ridiculous fun. The best comedies are the ones you can rewatch again and again, the kind that lift your mood and make even the dullest Tuesday night feel better. Whether it’s physical humour, clever dialogue, or over-the-top characters, these films all have one thing in common — they deliver when you need a dose of feel-good escapism. I’ll admit, this one was tough to narrow down. there were at least another four or five films I could’ve included. I might just have to make a Part Two! Related Posts If you enjoy classic comedies with a bit more edge, check out my post 5 Essential Old-School Comedies That Couldn’t Be Made Today — it’s packed with nostalgia and films that pushed the limits of what comedy could get away with. If you are wondering whether streaming is going to take over completely and wipe out the old disc media, have a read of my post Is Disc Media Dying – or Just Waiting for Its Comeba...

There was a time when walking into a video rental shop on a Friday night felt like a weekly ritual.You’d browse the shelves, study the covers, and maybe even argue with friends over which VHS to take home. Those were the days when film collecting meant something tangible, a wall of big, colourful tape covers that showed your taste and told your story. Then came the DVD. Overnight, VHS became yesterday’s news. The picture was sharper, the sound was cleaner, and you didn’t have to spend five minutes rewinding before dropping it back to the shop. No fines for returning an unwound DVD, that’s for sure. After working hard all week, you were ready to line up the weekends entertainment and pick up those lovely slimline jewel cases.