re: 29 years ago today, the first Blockbuster store opened.

Definitely a cornerstone of my childhood. Spent many a weekend picking up games to rent (miss this the most now that rentals have essentially died out). And many a movie night making out on the couch with one of my three new releases playing in the background.

It's ironic to me they came in and snuffed out some local rental shops, but the ones that found that niche (like indy films) are still thriving today.