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How the “Unseen” and “In-Between” Moments Made ‘Kim’s Video’ a Love Letter to Physical Media

Finding inspiration during production can be intimidating, but Ashley Sabin and David Redmon tell you how to find the greatness in those in-between moments.

In an era where streaming is king, the filmmakers behind Kim’s Video remind us why we love movies and what power the video store had.

But before streaming platforms took over the home entertainment market, video rental stores were the place to go. Kim’s Video, however, was different. With more than 55,000 beloved and rare moves to choose from, Kim’s Video flagship store in St. Marks Place was an essential stomping ground for cinephiles, filmmakers, and anyone who enjoyed great and strange art from around the world. Filmmakers like the Coen brothers, Quentin Tarantino, and Martin Scorsese were proud members of Kim’s Video, even though the Coen brothers did rack up an insane amount of late fees.

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Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.

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