I love movies. Always had. I remember when I was under 18 I always wanted my on video store rental card of my own so I can rent all the movies I wanted. When my dad finally got me my own Blockbuster and Rogers Video card, man that was so awesome. I was so proud to have it in my wallet.
It was such a thrill going to the video store. Renting out the latest video games or the latest video that hit the store shelves with your friends or family. Part of the joy was just going to the store with your pals and doing my usual walkthrough around the store and used video section to see what goodies I can find.
When I worked for Blockbuster for one holiday season during my college years it was movie heaven. I got to rent 10 rentals a week for free and staff discount of 20% off everything. I had access to movies a week before official release. I was watching movies like no tomorrow. During my interview, the manager asked me scenerio questions about what movies you would recommend to this customer if they were interested in this, or movies involving this actor etc. She said in her six years working there, no one has ever answered her questions with such vigor and knowledge. If I only applied that brain power to solving important issues like world hunger, curing cancer or figuring out why Donald Duck has no genitals.
I still have a bit of nostalgia everytime I walk into a video store but like all things nostalgic, they must be a thing of the past.
With the recent announcement of Blockbuster closing all the remaining video stores they had, it was a sad day for the bricks and mortars stores I know and love. This however, has been a long time coming but at least there was enough warning that we can all prepare for this eventual outcome. I had time to say my proper goodbyes. It was nice knowing you Blockbuster. RIP.
Now can someone send me the bitorrent link to that new X-Men movie?
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