If the era of streaming media is ending, the sound of its conqueror is the familiar battle cry of the spinning disc. Physical media is back.

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So, what specifically is happening in the 2020s that are seeing the sudden rise of Blu-rays and 4K disc sales and the downslide of streaming? And if it’s time to get physical with our media, what’s the smartest way of doing that?

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The best advice I can offer is this: think of movie and TV watching as a team sport. The best way to buy what’s right for you is by seeing what other people like. And the best way to enjoy what you buy in the long term is by having a space to talk with other people.

What we’re saying is: get a Letterboxd account and join a movie Discord.

Or stay right here, film fans!