Physical media is making a comeback, and streaming services have no one to blame but themselves. From Blu-rays to VHS, collectors are embracing the joy of owning a film outright — no licenses, no disappearing titles. And if you know where to look, like the Arrow Video sale, you can build a killer collection without paying scalper prices… assuming you can stop at just one.
Terminator AI Fears + Harry Potter’s Decade + Ahsoka Rumor Debunked | HWAD 08.11.25
In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we cover everything from remembering Robin Williams 11 years after his passing to James Cameron’s AI-fueled Terminator dilemma, the resurgence of physical media, and Warner Bros.’ 10-year Harry Potter plan. Plus, we fact-check the Ewan McGregor/Ahsoka Season 2 rumor and dive into John Boyega’s vision for Finn’s Star Wars arc. Six stories, one show, and plenty of unfiltered perspective.
Why the Hell Are We Paying $80 for Games and Calling It Normal?
Eighty-dollar games, sixty-dollar movie nights, and thirty-five-dollar Blu-rays aren’t the future—they’re happening right now. As entertainment prices skyrocket, the industry keeps pushing limits, and we keep letting them.
Physical Media Is the Last Line of Defense from the Digital Memory Hole
Netflix just posted another strong quarter. Subscriptions are up. Revenue’s solid. Wall Street's smiling. But if you’re a fan of physical media, it’s the same old punchline: you’re still getting nothing. No discs. No 4K releases. No shelf presence. Netflix is the guy who shows up to a potluck with a bag of chips and … Continue reading Physical Media Is the Last Line of Defense from the Digital Memory Hole
The Death of Physical Media Wasn’t Streaming—It’s Premium Pricing
SteelBooks used to be a collector’s treat—something you’d spot on a shelf, nestled between your Criterion editions and that one out-of-print Arrow Video set you’ll never open but will defend to the death. But now? They’ve become a lightning rod for controversy in the physical media world, with the upcoming 4K release of Tombstone setting … Continue reading The Death of Physical Media Wasn’t Streaming—It’s Premium Pricing
Physical Media Isn’t Dead. It Just Moved to Walmart and Thrift Stores
There’s something quietly apocalyptic about watching the movie section at your local big-box store shrink year after year. What used to be a couple aisles packed with DVDs and Blu-rays is now a sad little endcap tucked between seasonal socks and discount phone chargers. Best Buy already walked away. Target barely pretends to care anymore. … Continue reading Physical Media Isn’t Dead. It Just Moved to Walmart and Thrift Stores
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