Es ist vermutlich 2020 eine deutlich bessere Idee ein Sonnenstudio zu eröffnen als in eine Videothek zu investieren. Ausser in Bristol, denn dort gibt es mittlerweile die älteste Videothek der Welt, was an sich ja schon bemerkenswert ist. Noch bemerkenswerter ist aber, dass die Geschäfte sogar recht gut laufen!
20th Century Flicks is the oldest video rental store in the World. It’s small, close-knit crew has unwittingly become custodians of the largest collection of DVDs and VHS tapes in the UK, and faces a constant struggle to adapt and survive in the age of streaming and downloading.
“It’s an ode to the video shop experience and a bygone way of watching movies. With studios like Disney launching their own streaming services and joining industry kingpins such as Netflix and Hulu, we have an almost endless flow of entertainment available at the click of a button. It’s amazing to me that a little independent video store can survive the Netflix cull and even outlive Blockbuster. Drop into the shop next time you’re in Bristol for a dose of movie nostalgia, have a chat about film and go home with a VHS rarity and a bag of popcorn.” – Director, Arthur Cauty