Nicely done. Makes you wonder if places had a subscription service (I know there’s enough of them already) then maybe physical stores may have survived a bit longer. I guess the temptation of having 1000’s of films at your fingers tips is too convenient.
You wouldn't miss them if you could go back and experience it for just 2 minutes, because: - The movie you want is out of stock - The movie you want is so "underground" and non-mainstream, all you get is a blank stare from the underpaid, disinterested guy at the counter who couldn't care less. - There is only 1 copy of the movie everybody wants left and then the fighting over it breaks outs - Screaming children everywhere (the bane of all retail stores) - Grimy cases you don't dare to touch (little Timmy* dropped something on it, if it's a porn movie case, you better don't think too much about the stains) - Garbled old VHS tapes, played a billion times - and they are not rewound - the prices were insane if you think about it and compare it to today, no matter if its your streaming service or straight up the price for a BD (or maybe DVD). 2.50 dollars as displayed, in 1990 would be the equivalent of 6 dollars today - The movies aren't even that new, since back then it took up to a year or even longer (definitely a whole lot longer in foreign markets), before a new movie would finally be released on "home video" In general with VHS but also tied to these rental stores: - Crap video picture, even worse because the tape was played a billionth times, got eaten by various players (and maybe even some dogs or abused by some little kids) - Crap sound, see above - Specifically for foreign markets: VHS only comes with your language, so you only get crappy overdubbing and maybe some censorship depending on the country (That was definitely a case here in Germany in the VHS days. Have fun with your Terminator with 5 minutes of violence (but thank got not that sex scene!) removed) No, seriously, be thankful these times are over and enjoy the freedom we got today. The only drawback is that by now you have access to so many movies you don't know what to watch, so you either spend too much time selecting one or watch Ghostbusters for the billionth time. * Have to do a footnote like Terry Pratchett: Why is it always little Timmy anyway?
i just miss basic rental stores like block buster. just cus i miss having a covenant way to rent video games. which is just not really a thing anymore. there are services that ship games to you to rent but thats slow as molasses. other services like xbox live arcade is great but they dont have all the games, so what gives modern society. its like the loss of the arcades. we have no real replacement.
I miss it too and I agree with everything you said
kindred spirits lol
Nicely done. Makes you wonder if places had a subscription service (I know there’s enough of them already) then maybe physical stores may have survived a bit longer. I guess the temptation of having 1000’s of films at your fingers tips is too convenient.
Absolutely and I totally get it , but man I miss those days
The younger generation don't know what they were missing Friday night going to a store and picking film and games but just don't get a late fee 😂
@@jimboscustoms it was the best
You wouldn't miss them if you could go back and experience it for just 2 minutes, because:
- The movie you want is out of stock
- The movie you want is so "underground" and non-mainstream, all you get is a blank stare from the underpaid, disinterested guy at the counter who couldn't care less.
- There is only 1 copy of the movie everybody wants left and then the fighting over it breaks outs
- Screaming children everywhere (the bane of all retail stores)
- Grimy cases you don't dare to touch (little Timmy* dropped something on it, if it's a porn movie case, you better don't think too much about the stains)
- Garbled old VHS tapes, played a billion times - and they are not rewound
- the prices were insane if you think about it and compare it to today, no matter if its your streaming service or straight up the price for a BD (or maybe DVD). 2.50 dollars as displayed, in 1990 would be the equivalent of 6 dollars today
- The movies aren't even that new, since back then it took up to a year or even longer (definitely a whole lot longer in foreign markets), before a new movie would finally be released on "home video"
In general with VHS but also tied to these rental stores:
- Crap video picture, even worse because the tape was played a billionth times, got eaten by various players (and maybe even some dogs or abused by some little kids)
- Crap sound, see above
- Specifically for foreign markets: VHS only comes with your language, so you only get crappy overdubbing and maybe some censorship depending on the country (That was definitely a case here in Germany in the VHS days. Have fun with your Terminator with 5 minutes of violence (but thank got not that sex scene!) removed)
No, seriously, be thankful these times are over and enjoy the freedom we got today. The only drawback is that by now you have access to so many movies you don't know what to watch, so you either spend too much time selecting one or watch Ghostbusters for the billionth time.
* Have to do a footnote like Terry Pratchett: Why is it always little Timmy anyway?
Probably the longest comment I've ever received ha ha , thank you 😊
i just miss basic rental stores like block buster. just cus i miss having a covenant way to rent video games. which is just not really a thing anymore. there are services that ship games to you to rent but thats slow as molasses. other services like xbox live arcade is great but they dont have all the games, so what gives modern society. its like the loss of the arcades. we have no real replacement.
@@thelifedragon2156 ohhhh yeah the gaming side , I remember renting SNES games back in the day