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“If you really like a movie these days, you don't watch it once, especially if you're a kid, because you have a different relationship with media. You expect that to be on your hard drive, and it will look just as good, any time you watch it. It's not like VHS, where you watched it a certain amount…” quote by Joseph M. Kahn
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“If you really like a movie these days, you don't watch it once, especially if you're a kid, because you have a different relationship with media. You expect that to be on your hard drive, and it will look just as good, any time you watch it. It's not like VHS, where you watched it a certain amount of times and it started fading away.”

Joseph M. Kahn

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Source Article: The Atlantic, 2020

Kids now expect instant, repeatable media access, unlike older formats.

In simple terms: Kids want movies on demand, always high quality.

Key Takeaway

Adapt media delivery to on‑demand expectations.

Themes

media technology generational change

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

observational cultural

When to use this quote

  • home entertainment
  • educational platforms
  • family viewing
  • archival preservation

Key Concepts

digital streaming consumer expectations media consumption habits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does on‑demand access affect content longevity?
  • What are the risks of losing media diversity?
A Different Perspective

Older media may still hold nostalgic value for some audiences.

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