Physical Media Is Cool Again. Streaming Services Have Themselves to Blame
15 days ago
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- Physical media is regaining popularity due to dissatisfaction with streaming services.
- Streaming services often remove content due to licensing deals, leading to loss of access.
- Collectors value physical media for its permanence and the ability to own content outright.
- Physical media collections often focus on niche or unavailable content on streaming platforms.
- The resurgence is partly driven by digital platforms like Letterboxd and Criterion Collection.
- Concerns over censorship and editing of digital content have fueled interest in physical copies.
- Streaming services have removed original content as tax write-offs, increasing demand for physical media.
- Younger generations are showing interest in physical media, bridging a knowledge gap with older collectors.