JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Last Good Thing: DVDs, streaming, and the price of nostalgia.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2026, v. 95, n. 1. P. 42 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LOVE, JESS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the author's unexpected enthusiasm for a binder filled with 92 DVDs, which she acquires from a neighbor, as a means to transition away from streaming services. Initially viewing this shift as a practical decision to save money, the author reflects on the nostalgic value of DVDs, linking them to her formative years and the moral lessons they can impart to her children. As the family embraces this analog approach, the author grapples with the complexities of nostalgia, technology, and parenting in a rapidly changing digital landscape, ultimately questioning the implications of their media consumption choices. The narrative highlights the tension between the desire for connection to the past and the realities of modern life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2026/01, Vol. 95, Issue 1, p42
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:189377990
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