Physical Media Matters - NEW Age of Cinema Collection and Preservation
The Case for Physical Media: Own What You Love Streaming killed the video store. But it might have also killed something more important; the idea of ownership . I'm going to make a prediction: physical media is about to have its moment. Not just as a nostalgia trip, but as a legitimate collecting culture, similar to the way vinyl records came roaring back, the way film photography never really died. For cinephiles and film enthusiasts who care about how they experience cinema, not just what they watch, physical media isn't a step backward. It's the smartest move you can make. (Please don't watch Intersellar on your phone!) You Don't Own Your Streaming Library Let's be honest about what streaming is. You're not buying films. You're paying a monthly subscription for access to a library that the platform curates, rotates, and ultimately controls. Your favorite movie is there today and gone next month. No warning, no refund, no say in the matter. I...
