I remember the times before blockbuster when the only thing you had to go from was what was in the paper as having been in the theater 3 months or more ago and

I remember the times before blockbuster when the only thing you had to go from was what was in the paper as having been in the theater 3 months or more ago and asking if it was in rental yet. Then if that was a no go, then asking the clerk what was available and good for your situation, such as family movie, date movie, action movie, etc.