Physical Media's Revival: A Response to Streaming's Shortcomings

The resurgence of physical media like DVDs and VHS tapes is driven by dissatisfaction with streaming services, which often remove content or alter it, prompting collectors to value owning tangible copies for security and nostalgia. This trend is supported by cultural phenomena like Criterion Collection and TikTok, highlighting a shift back to physical media as a way to preserve media integrity and history.