The Blockbuster on Roosevelt just east of County Farm is closing. DVDs without "cover art" (I think we used to call that the case) were $3.99. I saw previously viewed DVDs for $7.99 and I believe $13.99. Just FYI.

Even though I hear their commercials on The SCORE, Blockbuster seems to be closing a number of their stores lately in this area...There are 2 other Blockbusters, one at Irving Park, Damen & Lincoln and the other at Clark & Wilson, that have closed their doors for good...

We now know where W_Z has been lately.

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A sale! A Sale at Penny's!

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damn i didn't even know about this. it doesn't shock me that it's happening though.

I'm always shocked when I hear someone say they are going to the "video store" to rent a move.

With things like Netflix, on-demand cable, and the other internet options, I'm surprised Blockbuster is still around.

Red Box is huge.

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I used to work at this Blockbuster. It's been open for about 10 years, and it was always dead when I was there. It should have closed 9 and a half years ago.

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I remember Red Box being around in 2004 at certain McDonald's restaurants. I think they parted ways eventually.

The Red Box is supposedly free if you know what the free codes are. It seems like the boxes are everywhere now. Unfortunately, I find the movie selection to be inferior to the library and the Internet. Also a lot of people don't know how to use the thing and they take forever.

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Red Box is at just about every McDonalds down here in Missouri.

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According to Wikipedia, McDonald's sold it to Coinstar and it's making decent money. "As of April 2007, each kiosk averaged 49.1 rentals per day and US$37,457 a year in revenue." I bet it's probably twice that now.

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Euphemism...

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I needed a laugh today.

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Kid Cairo's Boers & Bernstein YouTube Channel

Kid Cairo: 2013 March Madness Tournament Winner!

"Cowabunga? Cowa fucking piece of dog shit! This game is diarrhea coming out of my dick!"

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Colonel, I have heard some great things about Netflix. In one of the latest commercials I've seen, there are certain movies you can actually watch on your computer. I have DIRECTV, and while I've rarely ordered a PPV movie or sporting event in the years I've had satellite, it's as simple as using your remote to place a PPV order.

About 1/3 you can watch instantly now for no extra charge. Pretty cool feature. Also they carry everything , Old Tv, New TV and a decent foreign section. Even a section for Frank and his ilk.

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Chas, I was recently in a Best Buy and a Borders' Bookstore. I couldn't believe the number of current & classic TV shows you can now buy on DVD. Buy, not rent!

I buy the stuff I really want to , Dr Who, STNG,BSG,ANGEL.
I use Netflix to catch up and fill in . That is what I did with Rescue me and will be doing with Burn notice. I hate jumping into a seris 2-3 seasons in.

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"