The Decline of Blockbuster: Redbox and Netflix

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They discuss the factors that led to the decline of Blockbuster, focusing on the role of Redbox and Netflix. They highlight Blockbuster's bloated structure and poor customer service, and the convenience and affordability of Redbox which played a significant role in the transition towards streaming media.

On September 29th, Netflix shipped its final DVDs, marking the end of an era in physical media. So, we invited our friend Christina Warren (aka film_girl) from GitHub to pour out a drink with us and lament the end of this golden age of access to the films we all love.

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