The Lost Tapes.
Published In: National Review, 2025, v. 77, n. 8. P. 28 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: BERGER, JUDSON 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the decline of home movie-making due to the rise of smartphones, which have shifted how families capture memories. The author reflects on the transition from traditional camcorders, which encouraged longer, cohesive recordings of family events, to smartphones that promote short, fragmented clips. While smartphones offer convenience, they lack the continuity and emotional depth of home movies, which serve as cherished family artifacts. The piece also notes a resurgence in camcorder sales driven by content creators, though this trend focuses more on creating shareable content rather than preserving personal memories. Ultimately, the author laments the loss of meaningful family recordings in the digital age. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:National Review. 2025/08, Vol. 77, Issue 8, p28
- Document Type:Interview
- Subject Area:Law
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0028-0038
- Accession Number:185887499
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