While streaming services allow for exploration, I think there is something special about a personal collection.
When I was younger, I remember visiting friends’ houses, digging through their DVD collections and finding something to watch together. How excited they were to share their favs.
There was joy in having friends (and obscure websites) be the keepers of media. There was something human behind it.
I’m considering going back to this. Even digitally.
There is a certain level of privilege to being able to afford to buy media. No judgment. ymmv.