— movie catalogue: 1-100 —
  Format: D=DVD, BR=Blu-ray, 4K=Ultra HD
No. Title Studio Purch. F Notes
1 Fantasia 2000 Walt Disney Pictures 2000-12 D  
2 Toy Story Disney • Pixar 2000-12 BR Delightful. DVD combo (1 & 2) split for BR replacement Christmas 2013
3 Toy Story 2 Disney • Pixar 2000-12 D Also delightful. DVD combo (1 & 2) split for BR replacement Christmas 2013
4 Cast Away 20th Century Fox 2001-06 BR My favourite movie, and my first Blu-ray disc, replacing the first DVD disc, keeping second DVD disc for its extra content. BR replacement 2009-07.
5 Sixth Sense, The Hollywood Pictures 2001-07 BR Was surprised by the ending. Cool movie. BR replacement 2010-09.
6 Forrest Gump Paramount 2001-08 4K Wonderful film, with lots of visual effects used well. BR replacement 2011-06, 4K replacement 2020-12.
7 Shrek DreamWorks 2001-10 BR Fun movie, good animation. BR replacement 2013-01
8 Star Wars I - The Phantom Menace 20th Century Fox 2001-10 D Somewhat disappointing.
9 Monsters, Inc. Disney • Pixar 2001-09 BR Love this! Great out-takes. BR replacement 2009-11.
10 Star Wars II - Attack of the Clones 20th Century Fox 2002-11 D Just OK.
11 Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy Universal 2003-01 BR Original on DVD, then got BR replacement Christmas 2013. 30th Anniv. version 2018-04
12 Signs Touchstone 2003-01 BR Love this movie. Spooky. BR replacement 2010-09
13 Contact Warner Bros. 2003-06 BR From 1997. One of my favorites. BR replacement Christmas 2010.
14 Chicago Alliance Atlantis 2003-08 BR A great movie adaptation of a stage musical. I love the performances and casting. BR replacement 2010-08.
15 Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Paramount 2003-10 BR BR collection (2013-06) adds 4th movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, (DVD bought 2008-10, "OK, but not as good as first one.")
16 Finding Nemo Disney • Pixar 2003-11 BR So much fun. Talking "Whale" always cracks me up. BR replacement 2013-03
17 Shrek 2 DreamWorks 2004-11 BR Fun. Calmer than the first. Great musical numbers. BR replacement 2013-01
18 Star Wars Ep. IV, V, VI Lucasfilm/20th Century Fox 2004-12 BR (1977, 1980, 1983) Remastered versions of first 3 movies, first time on DVD. Christmas gift from Stephen. BR 2012-12 (first time on format) also gift from Stephen.
19 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert MGM 2005-01 BR (1994} Outrageously funny and touching film. BR replacement 2015-05
20 SkyCaptain and the World of Tomorrow Paramount 2005-02 D Decent action/adventure with great all-digital sets.
21 The Incredibles Disney • Pixar 2005-03 $K Love the movie. More adult content than for kids. BR replacement 2011-10, 4K replacement 2025-03
22 The Phantom of the Opera Warner Bros. 2005-05 BR I think the production and performances are excellent. BR replacement 2011-04
23 Love Actually Universal 2005-05 BR (2003) Great performances. This has become the movie I watch each Christmas Eve. Delightful. BR replacement 2010-11, 10th Anniversary edition 2013-11.
24 Hitch Columbia 2005-06 BR Delightful romantic comedy, better than you'd expect. BR replacement Christmas 2010.
25 Aliens 20th Century Fox 2005-08 4K 2024-09 4K Ultimate Collector's Edition, $20 at Walmart. Replaces 2005-08 Collector's Edition with bonus disc, BR main disc, upgraded 2013-06 for $7. This replaced VHS copy.
26 Star Wars III - Revenge of the Sith 20th Century Fox 2005-12 D Rogers prev. viewed. Long, boring film, but wanted to complete my set.
27 Titanic Paramount 2005-12 4K Special Collector's Edition, replacing DVD purchased in May. Originally released in 1997. Christmas gift from Stephen. BR replacement 2015-08. 4K replacement 2025-02
28 The Wizard of Oz Warner Bros. 2005-12 4K 3-disc Collector's Edition, restored and remastered. Replaces copy bought 2004-May to help with audition for the Tin Man. Christmas gift from Stephen. BR replacement of main disk, 2013 release, 2015-08. New 4K version created 2019, replaced BR, 2023-07, keeping the DVD disks for extra features.
29 Rent Columbia Studios 2006-02 BR Love this. Loved the album, stage production, and now the movie. Laughed, sang along, danced, cried. BR replacement Christmas 2010.
30 Apollo 13 Universal 2006-08 4K Great movie. BR replacement 2010-12-31. 4K replacement 2018-07 (first one).
31 Schindler's List Universal 2006-08 BR Such a moving film. Didn't watch it after first time at theatre, until I bought this disc. BR replacement 2013-03
32 Star Wars IV, A New Hope 20th Century Fox 2006-09 D The original theatrical release, not the modified version, limited time on DVD. But the missing scenes are still not in it.
33 Alien 20th Century Fox 2007-02 BR The start of the series. Still like Aliens better. Some of the technology of their "future" looks pretty dated now. BR replacement 2013-03, $8
34 Dreamgirls DreamWorks 2007-05 BD Very good musical, captured well on film. BR replacement (disc 1 only) 2015-03
35 De-Lovely MGM 2007-09 BR Interesting bio pic as a musical. BR replacement 2015-12
36 Ratatouille Disney-Pixar 2007-10 BR Wonderful story, great animation. Love it! BR replacement 2011-04
37 Hairspray Alliance 2007-11 BR Yay! Love this movie, and this musical. Got the 2-disc version with lots of extras. BR replacement 2010-08.
38 Music and Lyrics Warner Bros. 2007-12 BR Cute romantic comedy. BR replacement 2010-08
39 The Queen Alliance 2008-02 BR (2007) In bargain bin. Very good movie. Not sure how much really happened, but compelling story. BR replacement Christmas 2013
40 Notting Hill Universal 2008-03 BR (1999) Another bargain. A nice, funny, romantic comedy that I've been looking to get for my collection. BR replacement Christmas 2013
41 Children of Men Universal 2008-03 BR Very powerful thriller with a profound scene that made me suddenly start crying. BR replacement Christmas 2013
42 Galaxy Quest DreamWorks 2008-04 BR (1999) Bargain, 2 for $10. Humorous sci-fi action flick, poking lots of fun at series like Star Trek. BR replacement 2010-09
43 True Lies 20th Century Fox 2008-04 4K (1994) Bargain, 2 for $10. Action flick with lots of humour. Unforgettable pole dancing scene. Replaced in 2024 - finally, a 4K and Blu-ray edition, with a new feature.
44 The Wedding Singer Alliance Atlantis 2008-05 BR (1998) Bargain, $9.98. Fun look back at the '80s, and includes great songs of the time. BR replacement 2010-08.
45 Michael Clayton Warner Bros. 2008-07 BR Intriguing, suspenseful drama. $7 used at Blockbuster. BR replacement $8 at Future Shop 2011-06.
46 Grease Paramount 2008-10 D (1978) Special Rockin' Rydell Edition, with 25th anniversary features.
47 Sex and the City Alliance 2009-01 D Gift from Steven W.
48 Mamma Mia! The Movie Universal 2009-01 BR Fun musical, well filmed, though the could have cast better men. BR replacement 2011-09.
49 Muriel's Wedding Alliance Atlantis 2009-01 D (1994) Nice movie, starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths.
50 The Truman Show Paramount 2009-01 BR Very much enjoyed this interesting drama. BR replacement 2015-03
51 Blade Runner: The Final Cut Warner Bros. 2009-02 D (2007) Remastered, recut version of the 1982 film, one of the first we watched on VHS.
52 Pay It Forward Warner Bros. 2009-03 D (2000) Lovely, moving movie, great story-telling. Perhaps the ending is a bit too Hollywood, but it still makes me cry.
53 Fargo MGM 2009-03 BR (1996) Classic Coen brothers: brutal and funny thriller. BR replacement 2017-03
54 Go Columbia Pictures 2009-03 BR Funny, action packed, and surprising. BR replacement 2014-08
55 Die Hard 20th Century Fox 2009-08 BR (1988) Cool action movie, with less silly violence than others of the genre.
56 Magnolia Alliance Atlantis 2009-10 BR (2000) Intriguing movie, connected plot lines, funny and suspenseful. BR replacement 2011-12.
57 Up Disney • Pixar 2009-11 BR Fun, lovely movie. Was wonderful in 3-D at the theatre. "SQUIRREL!"
58 Star Trek Paramount 2009-11 BR Good story line, plus cute new actors.
59 Fame MGM 2010-03 BR The original 1980 movie, disc released in 2009. BR replacement 2018-09
60 Close Encounters of the Third Kind Sony Pictures 2010-03 4K 4K 40th Anniversary Edition, 2024-10, supplementing 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition.
61 Amadeus Warner Bros. 2010-04 BR (1984) 'Directors Cut' 2001. Cool movie. Another bargain. BR replacement 2015-09
62 V for Vendetta Warner Bros. 2010-03 BR (2006) Was moved by this one at the theatre. Got the disc for $6 at HMV after buying 2 others. BR replacement 2012-01
63 Cocoon 20th Century Fox 2010-05 BR (1985) Heart warming, funny and sad at times. Shirtless Steve Guttenberg in tight shorts!
64 UFO (TV Series Collection) A&E 2010-06 D My favorite TV show from 1969-70, about an organization fighting alien intruders in 1980. Their vision of the future is often funny.
65 Cold Mountain Miramax 2010-06 BR (2003) Wonderful movie.
66 The Fifth Element Columbia Pictures 2010-09 4K Cool, funny sci-fi movie. 4K replacement 2020-10: 20th Anniversary Edition with extras missing from BR.
67 Toy Story 3 Disney-Pixar 2010-11 BR Touching end to the trilogy. Wonderful.
68 Julie & Julia Columbia Pictures 2010-11 BR Interesting and funny, and cool extras of recipes and cooking tips.
69 Despicable Me Universal 2010-12 BR I found this delightful and moving.
70 Inception Warner Bros. 2010-12 BR Must pay attention to follow this intriguing story.
71 Finding Neverland Alliance 2011-02 BR (2008) Lovely movie.
72 Big Fish Columbia Pictures 2011-04 BR (2007)Interesting tale on a life full of stories, from Tim Burton.
73 How to Train Your Dragon DreamWorks 2011-04 BR Excellent animation, and a touching story.
74 Knowing E1 Entertainment 2011-07 BR (2009) A good sci-fi movie that I really liked when I saw it on TMN. One scene gives me the shivers every time.
75 Aviator Warner Bros. 2011-09 BR (2004) Interesting story of Howard Hughes, with an interesting presentation.
76 Poltergeist Warner Bros. 2011-10 BR (1982) Still scary, providing a few jumps and tingles. Some of the effects look dated now, and could be done so much better in CGI. Let's hope for a remake that doesn't suck.
77 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Alliance 2011-10 BR (1999) Silly, bawdy comedy. Still makes me laugh. $10 Blu-ray.
78 The Notebook Alliance 2011-10 BR (2004) Touching, romantic drama, with excellent performances. $10 Blu-ray.
79 Crazy Stupid Love Warner Bros. 2012-01 BR Fun movie, and not too "Hollywood".
80 Four Weddings and a Funeral MGM 2012-01 BR (1994) Another touching, romantic drama. $8 Blu-ray.
81 Billy Elliot Universal 2012-01 BR (2000) A new classic.
82 Ghost Paramount 2012-05 BR (1990) The classic. $10 Blu-ray.
83 The Shawshank Redemption Warner Bros. 2012-06 BR (1994) A wonderful tale. $10 Blu-ray.
84 Ferris Bueller's Day Off Paramount 2012-06 BR (1986) Another classic. $10 Blu-ray.
85 Sideways 20th Century Fox 2012-08 BR (2004) Good movie. $8 Blu-ray.
86 Dead Calm Warner Bros./td> 2012-08 BR (1988) Suspenseful, with sexy Billy Zane and Sam Neil. $8 Blu-ray.
87 28 Days Later 20th Century Fox 2012-09 BR (2002) Good horror movie, better than average. $8 Blu-ray.
88 The King's Speech Alliance 2012-09 BR (2010) Excellent drama.
89 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Universal 2012-10 BR (1982) 30th Anniversary Edition. Lots of good moments, yet sometimes draggy.
90 The Day After Tomorrow 20th Century Fox 2012-11 BR (2004) Decent plot (ignoring improbability) and excellent disaster effects.
91 Walk the Line 20th Century Fox 2013-02 BR (2005) Great bio pic and performances. $8 Blu-ray
92 Almost Famous Paramount 2013-02 BR (2000) Neat story, great characters, love mom played by Frances McDormand. $10 Blu-ray
93 Les Misérables Universal 2013-04 BR Quite good production of what's now a classic musical.
94 Deep Impact Paramount 2013-05 BR (1998) Cool action/drama/sci-fi movie. $15 Blu-ray steel book.
95 Prometheus 20th Century Fox 2013-05 BR Decent movie, to add to my Alien collection. $10 Blu-ray.
96 The Help Touchstone 2013-06 BR (2011) Excellent movie. Waited for price to drop, $13.
97 Ghostbusters Columbia 2013-06 BR (1984) Fun movie, great effects for its time, great soundtrack for the summer of 1984. $8 Blu-ray.
98 The Green Mile Warner Bros. 2013-06 BR (1999) Excellent movie. Glad to have it in my library. $10 Blu-ray.
99 Monsters University Disney • Pixar 2013-10 BR Enjoyed this prequel, though it doesn't tug the heart strings as much as Monsters Inc.
100 Despicable Me 2 Universal 2013-12 BR Fun sequel, though not quite as touching as the first.
  Format: D=DVD, BR=Blu-ray, 4K=Ultra HD

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