Before the days of streaming and impatience, movie watchers regularly ventured to the video store to rent what they'd watch.
Was it less efficient? Sure, but the euphoria of finally finding that elusive film in the back aisle will never be matched.
1
Blockbuster Video
A location in Chicago, 1991.
2
“My Aunt”
“Running her own video store.”
3
Quentin Tarantino
Working at a video rental store in California.
4
“Record Factory”
A video store and its staff.
5
Friday Night
At the video store with friends.
6
Happy Kid
Buying videos at Blockbuster.
7
Stocking the Store
An owner works on the shelves.
8
At the Register
Checking out video buyers.
9
Cashier
“Working at the local video store, circa 1998.”
10
Playing Arcade Games
At the back of the video store.
11
Late Night at the Store
Showing off case dominoes. 1993.
12
Looking at Games
The original FAO Schwarz Toy Store in New York City, 1993.
13
Browsing
FAO Schwarz, continued.
14
Five Star Video
“My parents working at the VHS rental store they owned.” 1991.
15
Five Star Video Continued
Working in the back room.
16
VideoConcepts
A video chain store.
17
A Mall Music and Video Store
Browsing solo, 1990.
18
Dennis McKinnon
The former NFL star with his video store.
19
Browsing the Aisles
A Blockbuster in 1993.
20
TMNT Store Display
A Suncoast Motion Picture Company store, 1990.
