In a digital era dominated by streaming services, there remains a dedicated cohort of film aficionados steadfastly holding onto physical media. Despite the onslaught of digital platforms, these collectors view DVDs and Blu-rays as more than mere relics of the past—they are a currency of culture and a safeguard against the uncertainties of an increasingly virtual world. For Christina and her family, the value of physical media became abundantly clear during a hurricane-induced blackout in 2018. Cut off from modern conveniences for weeks, their collection of movies on DVD and Blu-ray became a lifeline, traded among neighbors for essentials like water and peanut butter. Their experience underscored the enduring significance of tangible media in a digital age. While streaming services have eroded the market for physical media, there’s a resilient counterrevolution underway. Some dedicated fans never abandoned physical formats, scouring thrift stores for discarded discs and patiently awaiting their resurgence. Others, disillusioned by the limitations of streaming, have rediscovered the pleasures of owning tangible copies of their favorite films.Source : https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/27/the-film-fans-who-refuse-to-surrender-to-streaming-one-day-youll-barter-bread-for-our-dvds#:~:text=Movies-,The%20film%20fans%20who%20refuse%20to%20surrender%20to%20streaming%3A%20'One,save%20a%20seemingly%20dying%20format%3F (ICE LOS ANGELES)

Fonte notizia: The Guardian