#37: Blockbuster Video Stores
Gone are the days when a movie night meant a trip to a video store for a $2.99 rental. Before streaming platforms, selecting a film involved hoping your choice was available at the local video rental shop.
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Friday nights at Blockbuster were social events filled with genre-sorted movies, free popcorn, and unexpected meetups. From a global chain of over 9,000 stores, only the iconic Bend, Oregon location remains today, marking the end of an era.