The iconic I Luv Video movie rental stores, the last of which closed in 2020, have been revived in the form of a nonprofit. We Luv Video in North Loop now holds the former business’ remarkable collection of DVDs and VHS tapes, preserving physical media and the experience of picking out what to watch in person. Even if you don’t have a DVD player, it’s a comfort to return to the tactile world, attend screenings, and meet other folks who love cinema. There’s ultimately no permanence in streaming, but a VHS tape of a weird sci-fi alien abduction film is forever.
