A couple nights ago, on my way home from work, I noticed a banner on a shiny new store front. They were advertising DVD rentals with 24-hour access. 24-hour anything is unheard-of in Regensburg — I mean, you can’t even shop on Sundays or holidays (like today, which is why I’m here, now, writing this). So I had to check it out.
It turned out to be Cinebank. I told Sarah about it and we were both intrigued. Yesterday, after taking the rest of the afternoon off and coming home for a nice nap, we decided to check it out. It’s not only 24-hour and automated, but also pre-paid – like that a lot. Here’s the best part: a DVD rental for 6 hours or less only costs €1. Since the joint is so close to us (20 minute walk, max) and open around the clock for rentals and returns, we have no reason to rent a movie for more than 6 hours.
So to get things rolling, we forked over the measly sign-up fee and put some cash our on our new membership cards and rented Punch-Drunk Love, which we enjoyed immensely. It was an eck sellent feelm. One of the best things about it was the score.
Wish they had those here. :( I didn’t have the same reaction to “Punch-Drunk Love” as you did. But I LOVE P.T. Anderson’s other films (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Hard Eight). Niki and I just rented “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” I refused to see this movie in the theater because of the whole “Brangelina” BS-hype. And when we rented it, Niki paid. I was SO against seeing this movie. Come to find out: it was really good. Very clever and really fun (and funny). I’m a convert. Rent “Batman Begins” and “Layer Cake” if you get a chance as well. Awesome movies!