Even though I own The Abandoned Video Shop I take no joy in the closure of the last Blockbuster stores. I passed an empty one the other day and it was a sad sight. Going out to rent a title has now died and I'm surprised there is not a little bit more lamenting the loss. Remember back, when it was an exciting thing going to Blockbuster and seeing all those titles, all the new releases all lined up. OK, Blockbuster put an end to most of us little video shops, like the Internet has put pay to them. But going out and getting a film was an experience. Even when the one you wanted wasn't there, you wouldn't come away empty handed. Alright, you could get a stinker, but you could also discover a gem. We've all done that and revel in the joy of watching it again a few hours later. So what now? Download, order up, watch and you haven't even left the settee. Where's the fun in that, you haven't earned the film, you haven't gone and got that specific one, held it and felt a tinge of achievement. You haven't shown any enthusiasm or effort just pressed a few buttons. Then the film is served up like fast food. Something we have all done for the past thirty odd years, OK in diminishing numbers, has just died shouldn't we all feel just a little sadness?
The Owner
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