""We have heaps of regulars, and we have a lot of Gen-Z customers," co-owner Jess Mills added, noting popular requests include the 2025 Oscar-winning drama 'Sinners' and David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks' series and 1997 film 'Lost Highway.'"
""Right now, we're trying to even further optimize the space, put more stuff into it - but if things keep progressing the way that they are, there could be a bigger space in the future," Hamel said from his 800-square-foot, '80s nostalgia-tinged shop."
"Night Owl, which touts the slogan 'death to streamers/physical media forever!' will be kicking off its one-year anniversary fête on Saturday, complete with a weekend-long sale, afterparty and commemorative goodies - including a VHS 'mixtape' cobbled by Hamel himself."
"Hamel predicted one recent acquisition - 300 New York City skateboarding tapes dating back to the '80s purchased from a seller upstate - will spark a new wave of interest."
Night Owl Video, the only remaining video store in New York City, is celebrating its first anniversary and considering expansion due to high demand for physical media. Co-owner Aaron Hamel noted a significant interest from Gen-Z customers, with popular requests for titles like 'Sinners' and 'Twin Peaks.' The store has increased its inventory and operating hours to accommodate a growing customer base, which includes diverse demographics. The anniversary celebration will feature a sale and a special VHS mixtape created by Hamel.
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