Remember back in the day where you could go into Blockbuster and rent movies?
It was fabulous.
And exciting. You never know what you'd find. Occasionally what you wanted to watch would already be rented so you'd have to search for another pick.
It would be incredibly thrilling if the video you wanted in the first place was RETURNED as you walked around the store. Score!
I miss those days.
It's nice to have the streaming services, but there's something magical about RENTING a video.
It's why we love Be Kind Video in Burbank.
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The store is filled with VHS tapes, plus DVDs. If you have a favorite movie, odds are, you'll find it there. You'll find stacks and stacks of them.
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Plus there are retro toys to check out.
And as I mentioned, YES, you can rent movies as well. If we were local, we'd so be doing this.
Since we are not, we just make sure to pop in whenever we're in town.
We were lucky the last time we came in: we were given this prop from Gilmore Girls! The guy noticed my Gilmore Girls backpack and said someone from the show had dropped it off. It looks as though it was used in A Year In The Life judging from the 2016 date. We were beyond thrilled!
(Natalie ended up buying the VHS of Grease and West Side Story.)
If you're in the Burbank area, be sure to pop into Be Kind Video! Please note they are closed Mondays.
They are located at:
3601 1/2 Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
You can learn more about Be Kind Video at the following:
How fun and nostalgic! I would absolutely love to check out Be Kind Video myself.
ReplyDeleteI love how this post shines a spotlight on the charm of renting films from Be Kind Video website
ReplyDelete, celebrating a throwback experience in our streaming-obsessed world. It’s so refreshing to be reminded that browsing physical movies can feel like a little adventure, whether you’re after classics, cult finds, or something new on DVD or Blu-ray. Your enthusiasm makes me want to pop in, grab a title for the weekend, and savor the simple joy of an old-school movie night.
I love the idea of turning movie night into a real outing again. It feels way more intentional than sitting there scrolling and giving up. This sounds like one of those small changes that actually makes nights feel special again.
ReplyDeleteFriday night was always pick up the free pizza at Pizza Hut from the school reading thing and renting a movie. Blockbuster was the place.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the cutest way to spend an afternoon. There are a few movie from the 90s that I would love to pick up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat concept. I have fond memories of going to Blockbuster and spending so much time browsing through the movies there. This brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a throwback! Those were the good old times. I'm glad a place like this still exists!
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