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When specifically referring to the special edition of Total Recall Arnold's commentary undoubtedly helped sell some DVDs. Most commentaries don't sell a lot of extra DVDs, but they are available for folks who want to go deeper into a particular film's experience. The experience is shared by...

Actually, Sean, I am equally or more unhappy with Artisan paying Arnold the bucks. Did you read the Video Business article that was linked? There's good logic on your side and on everyone's side who believes artists should be paid for their work. I agree. There's no purity of thought in my line...

Michael: Are you talkin' to me? Are you talkin' to me? Are you talkin' to me? Stu

You can argue back and forth about the merits of being paid for anything that can be construed as work. Patrick, I am a firm believer in the market place----if you don't like the price or the product, don't pony up. But I still believe there are times to give something back. Give something back...

Hey guys, I just want to point out again that creative principals share in auxilliary rights revenues. So, given that 75k is insignificant to Arnold, and the going argument is that he should be recompensed for his "work," any increased DVD sales profit in effect in part goes to pay Arnold. Stu

If you knew that DeNiro did it because he had fun on the production and wanted to share some of his joy with his co-workers, would you look at Arnold's choice of "pay for say" differently? Stu

Bhagi: I'll leave the time/worth equation hanging. What I do with my time is the question. When I sit at dinner with friends, I do not charge them for my time. When I talk movies with friends, perhaps professionals in the the film industry, I don't charge them for my time; they don't charge...

Perhaps the question is "Would I ask for money?" No, I would not ask for money. Fortunately, I am in a much better fianncial position than Arnold and don't have to ask.:) Did Arnold refuse at first? Was he induced by the offer of bucks? Those are valid questions. Stu

Hi Brian: From a purely business standpoint, you are of course correct. But greed often changes the order of things. If paying Arnold increases the Artisan pocket book a bit and lines the actors pockets at the expense of future special editions, it's sad. Stu

Yes, 75k is a lot of money, but why not 500k? You know the old story about the definition of a prostitute---it's not what you charge. I have often felt that commentary tracks are a very personal experience. It's almost like sitting together with a movie guru and listening to them expound upon...

Perhaps on some more studied individual commentary tracks more than one viewing and recording takes place, but my overall impression after listening to many audio commentaries is that principals sit down, watch the flick, and schmooze. Stu

Funny, Justin, I always assumed they did it for the fun and out of respect for the film they participated in making. It's also a valuable historical record for future generations. In fact, I know of a number of film principals that were interested in contributing per gratis commentary and/or...

Joe: Would it be fair to assume that Arnold gets a percentage of all video sales? I think so. Someone made a point that if he wants to get paid and Artisan wants to pay him, so be it. My feeling is that it commentary for pay erodes the spirit. I also think that when and if principals begin...

Steve: Absolutely! Arnold needs to exercise those jaw muscles. Stu

Jesse: I think there's been a spirit of generosity about commentaries on DVDs. It's talking about one's work. It's sharing. That's the way it should be. If you don't have that feeling about the work, don;t do the special edition commentary. The work, which many actors are well paid for, is...

Is it true that Artisan Entertainment paid Arnold Schwarzenegger 75k to record the audio commentary for the special edition? Shame on Artisan for agreeing to Schwarzenegger's demand. Maybe it's time for fans to terminate Arnold!

Proof was released on laser disc in a 1.33 aspect ratio. ------------------ Best, Stu www.filmsondisc.com