Why are teenagers scrolling on phones obsessed with footage that looks like it came from their grandparents' attic? A look at how VHS and 8mm styles migrated from analog relics into TikTok’s language - and how creators use real and simulated camcorder tools to stand out.
From grainy moonwalks to the crackle of a Super Bowl ad, CRT televisions didn’t just show culture - they helped make it. A nostalgic tour through the shows, commercials, and shared rituals that shaped generations.
A nostalgic, critical look at how streaming services have transformed how we watch, own, and remember media - and what we lose when tactile ritual gives way to endless catalogs and license fees.
We used to rent movies in plastic sleeves, argue over rewind fees, and judge a film by its box art. This essay traces how the VCR and VHS era shaped film culture - from the economics of Blockbuster to the very way franchises like Back to the Future lodged themselves in our living rooms - and why that tactile past keeps tugging at us today.
How bulky tapes, shaky pans and the ritual of rewinding remade family memory in the 1990s. A deep dive into VHS and 8mm camcorders, their aesthetics, rituals, and the nostalgia enthusiasts keeping the tapes alive.
A nostalgic, investigative look at how the VCR shaped 90s culture - from rental-store rituals to time-shifting - and why the age of magnetic tape ended so quickly. An argument about what we lost when physical media surrendered to streaming, and why that matters now.
From thrift-store hunts to TikTok aesthetics, VHS tapes are enjoying a surprising revival. This article explores why analog video is back in vogue, featuring interviews with collectors and artists, the influence of nostalgia-driven entertainment, and practical tips for joining the VHS renaissance.
From nostalgic texture to narrative authenticity, indie filmmakers are rediscovering VHS camcorders. This post explains the why, the how, and practical workflows-shooting, digitizing, and grading-that will help you get that unmistakable VHS look in contemporary projects.