It's great that Movie Madness has a policy (official?) to keep a VHS copy of a film if it's no longer on DVD and/or to replace it with a DVD once that is released. With new hires (love the B52s esque lady) there seems to be a better balance of hipster douchebag staff with genuinely nice, down-to-earth people. Daniel is consistently a first class, all-around a**hole - I challenge anybody to give me an example, otherwise. Once my friend went in looking for a film and had a staff member ""help"" her. Faced with the usual Belmont tude, she asked, ""Could you be a little less cool right now?"" Best line ever. And one more of us should ask these people.
Personally, if I'm looking for something, I call Clinton St Video first. They charge the same rate but you can keep the titles 2 days longer and I've never once encountered a staff member even a hint as annoying as at Movie Madness.
Oh, yeah, and the skinny blond girl (the shorter, curvier one is very nice) is an absolute killjoy about late fees.
Pros: seemingly best selection in Portland
Cons: see headline
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