DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media

Before the lights dimmed for the film, “The Lady from Shanghai” at Vidiots, Aidan Gannon and Jason Fine were busy perusing the aisles of endless DVDs. For these young cinephiles, the Eagle Rock hub isn’t just a theater — it’s a gateway to film history. In a matter of minutes, the 24-year-olds found themselves in the thick of its “Star Wars” DVD and Blu-ray collection, reminiscing about the special features they enjoyed as kids. But for them, collecting and watching DVDs isn’t merely a childhood memory. They’ve rediscovered the medium as adults. “I want something I can put on my…