Before we embark on our experiment in legit cyber home theatre, as a child of the 80's I'm gonna give a shout-out to a vanishing breed: the bricks-and-mortar video store.
Think back. Do you remember rushing to be the first to be the first at your local video store on Tuesday to grab the latest new release? On VHS? I sure do! I was among the first on my block to grab copies of 1990's Gerard Depardieu vehicle Green Card and Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands from the same year. My thoughts at the time? Green Card was a good first effort in North America for Depardieu, while Burton's Scissorhands stayed with me then, and remains with me still.
And 22 years later, thanks to a minor miracle, I can still experience that Tuesday rush, thanks to an absolute gem of a video store called The Videodrome, named after the cult David Cronenberg film. The store is run by people who love movies, for people who love movies. You won't hear, "We don't carry the Slaughterhouse series" when asking for Slaughterhouse Five, or have to spell out the name of your favorite cult director while the clerk goes blank. Need a suggestion, or want to know the Top 5 films from last year because you've fallen behind? Heather and her intrepid staff can help! And yes, they carry the latest new releases as well. I personally witnessed four copies of Lincoln fly off the shelves last week.
And The Videodrome knows how much people love their movies, and how they'd sometimes just love to have their favorite movie in their personal collection. More than anything else, it is Heather's special talent - almost a mission, really - to help you find your special movie after your chain store employee has looked in their one book and told you it's been discontinued. Don't believe me? Issue her a challenge by visiting the store at 8001 102 St in Edmonton, or by calling (780) 757-2232. The store's website is www.thevideodrome.ca and their email is info@thevideodrome.ca.
Happy hunting!
MTMG
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