video stores

"Did you return the movie?" "I thought you were returning the movie." "You're such a monster-in-law." "Indeed."

If You’re Going To Be Arrested, Don’t Let It Be For Failing To Return J.Lo’s ‘Monster-In-Law’

By 2.17.14

Theft is theft, even it’s not returning a VHS copy of a middling Jennifer Lopez/Jane Fonda romantic comedy to the video, and even if it’s been nearly nine years since you rented it. [More]

Here’s A Handy Video To Explain What A Video Store Is To Your Child

Here’s A Handy Video To Explain What A Video Store Is To Your Child

By 10.25.13

I am not an overly emotional person, and I love my binge-watching sessions of streaming video wherein I try to catch up to Breaking Bad before the finale so everyone doesn’t ruin it for me (successful, by the way), but something about watching this video explaining video stores to today’s youth, well… It got to me. [More]

(So Cal Metro)

Dish Network Says It’s Closing 300 Blockbuster Stores In The U.S.

By 1.22.13

If your local Blockbuster has stuck around through the company’s recent years of troubles and store closings, cross your fingers that it’ll stay lucky. The company announced it will be shuttering 300 stores in the U.S. soon, cutting the total number of locations in the country down to a measly 500.  [More]

Blockbuster Filing For Bankruptcy In September

Blockbuster Filing For Bankruptcy In September

By Ben Popken 8.27.10

Blockbuster told Hollywood studios that it’s planning to file for bankruptcy in mid-September. [More]