Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, and Family Video

[JayAgostino]

Personally, I went to my local mom-and-pop video rental store more often than Blockbuster and Hollywood Video. I was never familiar with Family Video, but they managed to last until 2021. Their stores were only in rural areas, so that probably explains why I never came across one.

I believe there's a Netflix documentary about the last Blockbuster store, but I haven't actually watched it.

Watch The Last Blockbuster | Netflix

This nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Oregon keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive.

www.netflix.com

 

[JayAgostino]

Oh, I forget to mention that I was once subscribed to their "Total Access" program. It was a much better offering than Netflix.

"Netflix increased prices by 60%!"

(They even throw some shade at Redbox!)

 

[Clix Pix]

Is there some reason for this walk down Memory Lane?

 

[JayAgostino]

Is there some reason for this walk down Memory Lane?

As I said in the other thread...

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