"For some, this marked an unexpected new era for the Redbox machines-if not the company itself. This fall, self-identified 'tinkerers' began to discover that, if you asked store managers nicely, you could take a Redbox home for yourself, free of charge. This represented a unique opportunity; the retailers who had invested in the machines were often relieved to rid themselves of the expenses tied to them, creating a curious budding DIY movement around these discarded kiosks."
"The rental service was something of an intermediary between the heyday of Blockbuster video stores and our current streaming era. It catered especially to those who found the recurring credit card charges of subscription services unpopular or impractical, particularly in rural areas where internet connectivity hindered streaming capabilities. The nostalgia surrounding physical movie rentals points to a cultural shift in how we consume media, serving as a reminder of the evolution of entertainment access."
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