The Last Blockbuster Has Been Turned Into An Airbnb (independent.co.uk) 23
The world's last Blockbuster is offering movie fans the opportunity to spend the night in the store by booking through Airbnb. The Independent reports: The opportunity to book a one-night stay in the last of the nearly defunct video rental stores, which only remains in Bend, Oregon, will be possible thanks to the property's owner, Sandi Harding. "As the last standing location in the world, our BLOCKBUSTER store is an ode to movie magic, simpler times and the sense of community that could once be found in BLOCKBUSTER locations around the world," Harding explains in the Airbnb listing.
Starting on 17 August, residents of Deschutes County will be able to book the store, which has been transformed into a living room complete with TV and pull-out couch, for either 18, 19, or 20 September. According to the press release, guests who successfully book the store, which will be available for just $4, will be treated to "all the movies your heart could desire." "Whether you want to stay up until sunrise or pass out on the couch, we've created the perfect space complete with a pull-out couch, bean bags and pillows for you to cosy up with 'new releases' from the 90s," the Airbnb listing reads. "Crack open a two-liter of Pepsi before locking into a video game, charting your future in a game of MASH, or watching movie after movie." Those who aren't eligible for the opportunity can visit the store's living room set-up as customers starting on 21 September -- or call the store for a personalized movie recommendation.
Starting on 17 August, residents of Deschutes County will be able to book the store, which has been transformed into a living room complete with TV and pull-out couch, for either 18, 19, or 20 September. According to the press release, guests who successfully book the store, which will be available for just $4, will be treated to "all the movies your heart could desire." "Whether you want to stay up until sunrise or pass out on the couch, we've created the perfect space complete with a pull-out couch, bean bags and pillows for you to cosy up with 'new releases' from the 90s," the Airbnb listing reads. "Crack open a two-liter of Pepsi before locking into a video game, charting your future in a game of MASH, or watching movie after movie." Those who aren't eligible for the opportunity can visit the store's living room set-up as customers starting on 21 September -- or call the store for a personalized movie recommendation.
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It's a promotional event, why would they need to recoup their costs?
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Well if it's that cheap, let's all chip to pay the travel expenses for our renowned Slashdot collaborator, modesto, so he can go make one of his excellent video in there, very promising and he needs the boost.
If you read the fine summary (being ./ it is too much to ask to read the article), it says it's only for residents of Deschutes county.
The most important question (Score:3)
Who gets Russell Crowe's jockstrap now?
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Good Internet connection . . . ? (Score:5, Funny)
the store, which has been transformed into a living room complete with TV and pull-out couch,
. . . but does it have a good Internet connection, so you can stream some entertainment during your stay . . . ?
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$4 per gig
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That's what the pull out couch is for (Score:2)
Entertainment is what the pull out couch is for. You don't get pregnant on a pull out.
Doubt it. (Score:2)
Look at its photos. It seems to be from the 90s?
At first (Score:1)
I would like to rent movies there... (Score:4, Interesting)
No stores. No video rentals. Not much of anything is left in the US any more. It's not a very fun place to live any more.
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The Pirate Bay or RARBG are the best alternatives.
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I've been missing the loss of video rental stores for years. I didn't go to Blockbuster when they were around unless it was a movie-mergency, but I'd happily take a Blockbuster now. Streaming is garbage in terms of selection, needing a stable Internet connection, etc.
So aside from needing an internet connection, Streaming == Blockbuster? Because they were always a great place to go if you wanted to see the current mainstream new releases, and an absolute shitshow if you wanted anything else.
No stores. No video rentals. Not much of anything is left in the US any more. It's not a very fun place to live any more.
Sure, if you think shopping or renting a shitty mainstream video is fun. The US still has some of the greatest "great outdoors" on the planet, and you can experience it for free! Or for a nominal parking fee. A lot of people think that's fun. If you don't, feel free to stay in your p
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My last experience with Blockbuster was when they sent me a desperate plea offering some ridiculously good deal. I could only have one title at a time (IIRC), but I could get as many as I wanted.
I actually wished I lived in the apartments across the street - well, not really, but it would have been convenient. I think I actually went 3 times in one day. I watched almost all of Dexter with the month-long promotional thing. I say "almost all" because this particular store was missing one of the episodes f