If I had to pick one I would say a movie store. Usually there's a lot choices, and I usually prefer viewing the product in person whether it be books, movies or games. Netflix can be handy if I'm feeling lazy though.
As someone said it depends on the place, but for me there is nothing better than a physical location. Yes cost and transport wise they can be a hassle, at least compared to Netflix/Redbox/etc., but I love being able to actually search through a collection of films to find things to watch. It is the same with books, I typically prefer browsing through a book store, though Amazon is usually just too cheap to avoid.
I find myself using Netflix more than other forms of media to view movies and tv shows. However, if there's a classic or series that I like, I would much prefer the hard copy as opposed to a digital copy.
Really? I've been satisfied with the content. Sort of surprised to see some newly released films on Netflix and happy to see some classics finally turn up on Netflix.
netflix is awesome but i too wish they had more of the movies im interested in seeing. tv show wise they got a ton of good shows that should keep you occupied for some time unless you watch a lot of tv lol
Netflix doesn't offer enough movies or TV shows to be honest, and when it has a series I'm interested in it takes forever to update. Dexter, for example, only has up to season 3, what's the point in that. In any case, I prefer to view movies in a store. I go to Blockbusters (UK).
I prefer stores, by far. Nothing beats sifting through a huge assortment and stumbling on something great. I do use Redbox for a lot of new releases and Amazon for things that just seem too expensive, but I'll never give up on stores. :P
I get most of my dvds/blu-rays from a record store that has a massive collection.
Really? I've been satisfied with the content. Sort of surprised to see some newly released films on Netflix and happy to see some classics finally turn up on Netflix.
Their selection is just OK. I'd be willing to pay a little more if it would allow them to have more available to stream.
Most movie stores went out of business because of Netflix and Red Box. Netflix is good but not great, it has a large library of films but a lot of them are B rate at best. It also takes them FOREVER to get new seasons of shows (I'm STILL waiting on Season 2 for The Walking Dead). But what they do have is pretty good, they have Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Rescue Me, Sons of Anarchy.
I still rent movies from stores when it's a new one I want. Plus Blu Ray is SO much better.
Video stores had a wider selection, and the owner at the one I went to was very knowledgeable. Yeah, I prefer video stores, but they aren't around anymore.
Video stores had a wider selection, and the owner at the one I went to was very knowledgeable. Yeah, I prefer video stores, but they aren't around anymore.harashawn
I used to have the same opinion, but the local ones closed a few years ago.
i happen to work at a mom and pop movie store, its the only one left in a city of over a million people so we get new customers all the time. we're just so damn cool thats why we stayed open
I kind of prefer Netflix since it is one monthly fee for as many movies as I want rather than a per movie fee. That being said I don't have much of a choice, the Hollywood Video in my town closed down and I think the Blockbuster in the next town over closed as too. On an economic level though I think movie stores create more jobs, which makes them more expensive to run (well that and actually paying utilities and rent) and thus more likely to close.
The one thing I missed about running a video store was the interaction with customers and talking about movies--and giving people crap about some of their movie choices. But with the apperance of Netflix on the scene, it was only a matter of time before brick-and mortar stores would soon be going away. Hell, we lasted way longer than most of the old Blockbuster stores on the island here.
I kind of prefer Netflix since it is one monthly fee for as many movies as I want rather than a per movie fee. That being said I don't have much of a choice, the Hollywood Video in my town closed down and I think the Blockbuster in the next town over closed as too. On an economic level though I think movie stores create more jobs, which makes them more expensive to run (well that and actually paying utilities and rent) and thus more likely to close.
whipassmt
The employee argument for video store's ripoff prices doesn't hold any water. One single rental an hour pays for that employees wages. And it's not like Netflix's multiple warehouses don't have employees.
The one thing I missed about running a video store was the interaction with customers and talking about movies--and giving people crap about some of their movie choices. But with the apperance of Netflix on the scene, it was only a matter of time before brick-and mortar stores would soon be going away. Hell, we lasted way longer than most of the old Blockbuster stores on the island here.
Hallenbeck77
I don't think there even were any video places in Kona. The only place for me to rent was at one of the local KTA stores. :lol:
Netflix where I am isn't that great. Its primarily older movies. The only good thing is the amount of tv shows it offers. My cable provider has two stations for old and new movies so there isn't much point in netflix. I also use Microsofts Zune on the xbox and stream HD movies. It costs about the same as renting a movie & I don't even have an HD player but it looks awesome.
I think video rental stores are going the way of the do-do bird.
The one thing I missed about running a video store was the interaction with customers and talking about movies--and giving people crap about some of their movie choices. But with the apperance of Netflix on the scene, it was only a matter of time before brick-and mortar stores would soon be going away. Hell, we lasted way longer than most of the old Blockbuster stores on the island here.
Pirate700
I don't think there even were any video places in Kona. The only place to rent was at one of the local KTA stores. :lol:Wow. I imagine the selections were pretty slim pickings.
The one thing I missed about running a video store was the interaction with customers and talking about movies--and giving people crap about some of their movie choices. But with the apperance of Netflix on the scene, it was only a matter of time before brick-and mortar stores would soon be going away. Hell, we lasted way longer than most of the old Blockbuster stores on the island here.
Hallenbeck77
I don't think there even were any video places in Kona. The only place to rent was at one of the local KTA stores. :lol:Wow. I imagine the selections were pretty slim pickings.Slim would be putting it nicely. I'm sure there was probably a blockbuster or something in Hilo but it's not worth the drive.
[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]I don't think there even were any video places in Kona. The only place to rent was at one of the local KTA stores. :lol:
Pirate700
Wow. I imagine the selections were pretty slim pickings.Slim would be putting it nicely. I'm sure there was probably a blockbuster or something in Hilo but it's not worth the drive. Between the six dozen copies of whatever mediocre romantic comedy came out a few months prior (not even director's cuts), a piss-poor selection and overpriced rentals, they never were. There's still one more store out here in Kapolei that's holding out for dear life.
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