For everyone who watched The Last Blockbuster, I hope you were whisked back to the 90s and had a sense memory bringing you back to the smell of the yellow walls and feel of the plastic-covered video cassette cases. In a previous post, I shared my experience visiting the last Blockbuster in Bend, OR and pose a question to you, so don’t forget to engage in the comments!
But are you wanting more?
Here’s a collection of supplemental media that pairs nicely with the 2020 Taylor Morden documentary…
Taylor is interviewed on the Indie Film Hustle video podcast about the state of Blockbuster 3 years after the release of his documentary.
This Netflix series is a deep-dive into classic movies. Some films covered are Robocop, Elf, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, and Dirty Dancing.
Podcaster Brian Saur shares what makes phsyical media special. Listen on Spotify. Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Although it wasn’t critically acclaimed, this sitcom showcases the antics happening at a fictional version of the last Blockbuster. Watch it on Netflix.
Want to watch another doc? Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector is a great companion to The Last Blockbuster. The entire film is available to watch on YouTube for free.
And let’s all share The WALT and encourage discourse in the comments.
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