Why our local Mr. Movies Closed
From Blockbuster chain stores to idiosyncratic local ones, hundreds of video stores have been closing nationwide. This began over seven years ago; about the time I was wondering how this could happen. During the past four years, it has become clear to me why they are closing; The digital age of internet and video production. Netflix, symbolized by its little red envelopes and more recently its streaming service, had prevailed over the little blue boxes that Blockbuster VHS tapes and DVDs came in. Redbox, Hulu, Amazon and other live streaming subscriptions were also contributing roots of the recent extinction of Belle Fourche’s beloved Mr. Movies video store.
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They can all stream movies within seconds, home or away. Even for me with my oppositions, these devices truly enable convenience, saving me time and money… with a touch of guilt. When I am in the waiting room at the doctor’s office and my four-year-old is bored to the point that every thrusting descent of her heels bangs against the metal chair, playing Peppa Pig from Hulu is an instantaneous cure. I mention guilt in this scenario because some experts believe that our children’s rising amount of screen time is contributing to higher rates of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Children become so absorbed by the action in front of them, which keeps them busy when needed, but ironically may be the cause of eroding a child’s ability to focus attentively when switching back to the real world. There are thousands of positive effects new technology has on us today, especially scientifically and medically, but I fear we are heading down a path that is taking it too far. Our initial goal for technology was to represent innovation, success, education and overall betterment, but I wonder if our self-absorbed yearning for convenience has taken …show more content…
Movies, but our local Kmart too. Kmart closed a year ago due to a reduction in sales. Having Walmart across the highway could not have helped Kmart’s sales, but I would also like to suggest the rise in internet shoppers as being another element of its closing. Walmart is an exception to my theory because they have invited the digital age of internet by creating an easy-to-use Walmart website (with smart advertising), to enable their customers to shop online. If someone can purchase an item online for the same price (if not cheaper) as the store, then it seems obvious why someone would choose online shopping. Well, the downside is having to wait at least five days before their package arrives, and they cannot try on that cashmere sweater to ensure a proper fit. Furthermore, by exclusively shopping and paying our bills online, we are losing more human interaction in our day. I enjoy running into people I have not talked to in a while, because I believe it is healthy to nurture connections within my
From Blockbuster chain stores to idiosyncratic local ones, hundreds of video stores have been closing nationwide. This began over seven years ago; about the time I was wondering how this could happen. During the past four years, it has become clear to me why they are closing; The digital age of internet and video production. Netflix, symbolized by its little red envelopes and more recently its streaming service, had prevailed over the little blue boxes that Blockbuster VHS tapes and DVDs came in. Redbox, Hulu, Amazon and other live streaming subscriptions were also contributing roots of the recent extinction of Belle Fourche’s beloved Mr. Movies video store.
By not growing up in the United States, and not …show more content…
They can all stream movies within seconds, home or away. Even for me with my oppositions, these devices truly enable convenience, saving me time and money… with a touch of guilt. When I am in the waiting room at the doctor’s office and my four-year-old is bored to the point that every thrusting descent of her heels bangs against the metal chair, playing Peppa Pig from Hulu is an instantaneous cure. I mention guilt in this scenario because some experts believe that our children’s rising amount of screen time is contributing to higher rates of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Children become so absorbed by the action in front of them, which keeps them busy when needed, but ironically may be the cause of eroding a child’s ability to focus attentively when switching back to the real world. There are thousands of positive effects new technology has on us today, especially scientifically and medically, but I fear we are heading down a path that is taking it too far. Our initial goal for technology was to represent innovation, success, education and overall betterment, but I wonder if our self-absorbed yearning for convenience has taken …show more content…
Movies, but our local Kmart too. Kmart closed a year ago due to a reduction in sales. Having Walmart across the highway could not have helped Kmart’s sales, but I would also like to suggest the rise in internet shoppers as being another element of its closing. Walmart is an exception to my theory because they have invited the digital age of internet by creating an easy-to-use Walmart website (with smart advertising), to enable their customers to shop online. If someone can purchase an item online for the same price (if not cheaper) as the store, then it seems obvious why someone would choose online shopping. Well, the downside is having to wait at least five days before their package arrives, and they cannot try on that cashmere sweater to ensure a proper fit. Furthermore, by exclusively shopping and paying our bills online, we are losing more human interaction in our day. I enjoy running into people I have not talked to in a while, because I believe it is healthy to nurture connections within my