
Behind Arizona’s Surprisingly Popular Video Rental Store
Some of my strongest memories from childhood were going to the local Blockbuster on Friday nights and picking out a movie for me and my friends to watch.
We used to spend hours perusing the shelves with five bucks in our pockets, trying to find the perfect film to kick start the weekend. Those memories are impossible to recreate now.
What Happened to Video Stores?
There was a time, probably 20 years ago now, when video rental stores were the epicenter of a town's culture. These days, you'll be lucky to find one on your hemisphere. The decline began in the late 2000s, as websites like Netflix began to offer straight-to-door-delivery for DVDs, and it only got worse.
By 2010, Netflix had begun to lead the charge for streaming, and Blockbuster, a popular video rental chain, officially filed for bankruptcy. From then on, streaming only got bigger, and the closing of the last video rental stores became an eventuality as opposed to a question.

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Relive the Past
There's one holdout in Arizona, and they have no plans to close their doors. As streaming takes over more and more of our lives, some people have begun to wish for a simpler time, and that's where Superstar Video comes in.
Located in Glendale, this store brings back the magic of the good old days, and they'd know best. The store has been operational for 40 years, and they don't plan on stopping anytime soon. They offer thousands of movies and video games for rent or purchase, and even have a real human employee who will mill around the store, and help you make the right choice.
If you feel like stepping back in time, you can visit them at 4703 W Olive Ave. in Glendale.
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