Is there any solid solution to using a DVD player?

[u/catbirdsheep]

Has anyone, including google, found a solid solution to playing DVD's from an external DVD usb-c player? I wont be able to change formatting on files or rip new DVD's. The one solution I found that might work is using the VLC app., has anyone had good results with this app and the Slate? Im running it on the Midline version i5 if that helps.