In this premiere episode of Fused Film, Kevin and Vactor rewind to the VHS era—where weekend rentals, worn-out tapes, and candy aisles raised a generation of movie lovers. From The Mighty Ducks to 3 Ninjas, they explore how physical media shaped our fandom—and what we lost when streaming took over.

Timestamps:

• • 00:00 – Intro & Blockbuster Nostalgia

  • 05:32 – Discovering Movies on the Rental Shelf

  • 12:45 – The VHS You Wore Out

  • 18:10 – Rewatch Culture vs. Streaming

  • 26:40 – What We Lost with Streaming

  • 32:50 – Final Takeaways

Mentions:
The Sandlot, Mighty Ducks, Hook, The Princess Bride, TMNT, Independence Day, Cool Runnings, Space Jam

Questions:

• What was the first movie you wore out on VHS?

• Share your favorite rental memory or repeat tape
  

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