DVDTalk<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWith as much as sales have dwindled for even high-ish profile catalog titles anymore, it’s gotta be rough out there for the smaller shops that specialize in cult cinema. As challenging as things are out there right now, I’m thankful that companies like Synapse Films, Blue Underground, Severin and Something Weird are still strongly supporting Blu-ray and putting out some of their best titles ever while they’re at it.<\/p>\n
M. Enois Duarte<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThis may sound somewhat corny, but right now, I’m most thankful for having a job at all. I follow politics and keep up on current world events, mostly because of my job. So, I’m constantly reading about the ongoing job crisis (even in my line of work) and our present economic downfall. I genuinely feel lucky and endlessly thankful I’m still employed and can continue with my HT hobby, as well as support my family. Right now, I’m working on an HTPC and plan to upgrade my front speakers with B&Ws. I know that there are hard-working people out there far more talented than myself struggling just to pay bills and put food on the table, let alone buy the latest Blu-ray release or product. This holiday season, that’s really what I’m most thankful for and wish that things will soon improve for everyone. <\/p>\n
Luke Hickman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year, but the most high-def related of all would be my recently upgraded theater. It wasn’t until my family moved into a bigger home that I finally had the space, cash and motivation to make the much-needed upgrades. Because my wife doesn’t want me clogging the best rooms in the house, I’m confined to a decent-sized space where my wall-mounted 40″ Samsung LN40C650 is perfect for the room. I am extremely grateful for my Onkyo HT-R680 7.1-channel surround sound system. But I’m even more grateful for the sweet deals that allowed me to purchase both for a lower price than I should have gotten just one. My home theater is better than it has ever been. If only I could swap this loud, fat, second-gen PS3 for a sleeker, quieter PS3 Slim.<\/p>\n
Dick Ward<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThis year, I am thankful for a lot of things. ‘Minecraft’ is on the list, of course, as are ‘Warcraft’, ‘StarCraft’ and ‘Skyrim’. I’m thankful for the MLG, the GSL and to Blizzcon for having some great ‘StarCraft II’ and ‘League of Legends’ tournaments that I finally get to catch up on.<\/p>\n
Most of all, though, I’m thankful for my ‘Old Republic’ beta invite, which will allow me access to the game this weekend. I’ve played a bit at a friend’s house, and I can’t wait to sink far too much time into it. <\/p>\n
Josh. Zyber<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI’m thankful that the fabulous Mrs. Z continues to tolerate my home theater and movie collecting compulsions, and more-or-less allows me free reign to transform our spare bedroom into the small-but-potent Cinema Zyberdiso. It’s a little cramped in there, but the screen is very big and the movie-watching experience beats most of the commercial cinemas around here. <\/p>\n
(Also, I swear that I did not solicit the next entry in any way. It was written totally independently from mine. Honest.)<\/p>\n
Mrs. Z<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI am thankful for my wonderful husband!<\/p>\n
Tom Landy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI’m Canadian, so my Thanksgiving was actually in October, but as a fan of movies, I’m thankful that I get to spend a lot of time working on a fun and informative website like High-Def Digest<\/em>. It’s a great community. Even though we may express the occasional difference of opinion, everyone in the forums and everyone on the blog are almost like a second family.<\/p>\n—<\/p>\n
What are you thankful for this year? Tell us in the Comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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