Best Indie DVD Rental House in Portland
It was one of those days where I just had to get out of the house.
Didn’t know where I would be going or what I would do once I got there.
However, as the cliche goes, it wasn’t the destination that mattered.
After a bit of wandering I found myself walking the streets of North
Mississippi. It was a pleasant change to experience the neighborhood
during the day as all my previous trips had been at night to the many
wonderful restaurants in the area. It is amazing what you discover by
the light of day.
Places like Video Verite!
Finally, a movie rental establishment with some class! Look, I love
the neighborhood that I currently reside within. However, my only
rental option within walking distance is a rental company that was
recently made famous for their ever-so slightly fraudulent “No more
late fees!” campaign, to say nothing of their reputation for editing
films that they determine to be too obscene or profane. Thank the
deities that corporate America wants to protect my sensibilities!
Anyway, this is not about them. This is about the fine rental establishment that is Video Verite!
I was thrilled to find this well-stocked collection on Mississippi.
I know this may upset some of you Luddites out there, but with VHS
going the way of cassette tapes and 8-tracks, Video Verite traffics
solely in crisp and clear DVDs. While I still own a VCR, its days are
numbered. As soon as Barney Miller makes the transition to DVD, I can
send my tape player to the thrift shop along with my rapidly
deteriorating bootleg recordings of the series.
The folks at Video Verite love movies. They feature a carefully
curated selection that has nothing to do with carrying a dozen copies
of the Spongebob Squarepants movie. Video Verite is better known for
offering a diverse range of quality films. Within a few minutes I was
able to find copies of out of print and rare films that have eluded me
for many, many years. However, don’t think you won’t be able to find a
copy of the latest Hollywood release; Video Verite carries a little bit
of everything, a concept that is sorely lacking in most video rental
locations.
Video Verite also encourages their patrons to stick around once
they’ve made their media selections. A lounge area in the back of the
store encourages visitors to stay a while and play board games or talk
about films. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff also makes Video
Verite a pleasure to browse. It was evident after speaking for just a
few minutes with the staff at Video Verite that they love to talk about
and study films. When a staff member sees a movie in your hand and
offers up another title based on your current choice, they are doing so
because then genuinely believe you will like the film; not because they
were told to promote a certain product.
Video Verite wants to do more then rent videos to their customers.
They also want to get people talking about and enjoy films. In doing
so, Video Verite has prepared a small screening room in the basement of
their store. Following a sign in the back of the store and a short set
of stairs down you will discover a modest screening room in which Video
Verite organizes movie nights. Although small, the screening room has
the feel of an intimate art house theatre with its short rows of
original theatre seating. A small but well stocked concession supply
next to the checkout counter ensures you can bring home all the
comforts you expect during a night at the movies.
Video Verite is a wonderful alternative to the cookie cutter video
rental stores that have been slowly engulfing the American landscape
over the years. Stop by Video Verite or contact them at 503-445-9902.
You’ll be surprised and pleased at what you find!
Video Verite
3956 N Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
503-445-9902




