When Boomerang decided to close its doors, the director of a Looney Tunes movie had something interesting to say about physical media.
He believes that owning DVDs and Blu-rays is important because streaming services can disappear anytime, taking your favorite shows with them. “Physical media is forever,” he said, emphasizing how having a collection means you can watch what you love without worrying about it vanishing. It’s like having a treasure chest that nobody can steal from you.
Sometimes I think about how much we rely on the internet for everything these days.
While streaming is super convenient, there’s something special about holding a DVD in your hands. It’s like comparing a digital book to a real one; both are good, but one feels more personal.
And then there’s the nostalgia factor—remember those Saturday mornings with cartoons? Physical copies bring back memories in a way that clicking on a screen never will. So, maybe next time you’re thinking of what to watch, consider dusting off an old DVD instead of scrolling through endless options online.