I used to frequent video stores. They're selections were mostly shit.
And usually out of stock on a Friday night anyway! Seriously! That's what he is making his objection to Netflix all about: the fact that if you want a specific movie for your spur-of-the-moment date on Friday, you won't be able to get it from Netflix in time. Well, PS, Blockbuster put the indie stores out of business, so unless you can find the one Blockbuster that carries your obscure date film--or enough copies of your big event movie that one copy can survive the Friday-night rush--you're still SOL.
With Netflix, at least you have a chance of getting something streaming...
And I can think of only one indie store where I would consider asking staff for recomendations. Also, you want a conversation with knowledgeable cinephiles? I think the internet can oblige you.
The only place that would make recommendations was Kim's and woe betide any who asked after anything commercial (aka anything not made for $5 and mostly silent).
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And usually out of stock on a Friday night anyway! Seriously! That's what he is making his objection to Netflix all about: the fact that if you want a specific movie for your spur-of-the-moment date on Friday, you won't be able to get it from Netflix in time. Well, PS, Blockbuster put the indie stores out of business, so unless you can find the one Blockbuster that carries your obscure date film--or enough copies of your big event movie that one copy can survive the Friday-night rush--you're still SOL.
With Netflix, at least you have a chance of getting something streaming...
And I can think of only one indie store where I would consider asking staff for recomendations. Also, you want a conversation with knowledgeable cinephiles? I think the internet can oblige you.
The only place that would make recommendations was Kim's and woe betide any who asked after anything commercial (aka anything not made for $5 and mostly silent).