A Night at Blockbuster: What We’ve Gained and Lost It’s Friday night, and the routine is as comforting as the movies we’re about to pick. My mom, my brothers, and I pile into the car, excitement buzzing in the air. We’re heading to Blockbuster. Tonight is movie and game night. It’s a tradition, a ritual, one that requires careful deliberation and a little negotiation. The parking lot is lit up like