Die verlorene Kunst der DVD Menüs

While we stream series and movies in seconds on Netflix, Disney+, or Prime Video in 2026, a piece of pop culture has quietly and secretly died in the background. The creative and interactive art of DVD menus, as we knew them from classics like Shrek, Finding Nemo, and others, is now a rarity. While physical media have become increasingly sharper thanks to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, menu designs have become increasingly bland. In this video essay, I explore why the art of DVD menus seems to have vanished completely in 2026. From the technological shift brought about by Blu-ray and the rise of Netflix to the question of whether more than just bonus material and Easter eggs has been lost. 💬 Which DVD menu from your childhood or adolescence do you still remember? Which film had the best menu for you? Let me know in the comments! ...`]` 💜Technical Lena: Technology from a Human Perspective🧡 A channel for everyone who wants to not only use technology but also question it. Here you'll find essays and documentaries about technology, media, AI, nostalgia, social media, and consumerism. Always with an eye on how these things affect our everyday lives, our memories, and our consumption habits, and how these have changed over the years. 📌 Chapter Overview: 00:00 Intro 00:44 The Gateway to Film 05:32 Minigames in the Menu 07:44 The World of Extras 09:37 A Real Test of Patience 11:41 A Slow Ending 13:03 Valuable Detours 👤 By People for People: All content on this channel, from research and scriptwriting to production and editing, is created without the use of generative AI. I only use Language Models (LLMs) in the background to get an initial overview of topics and explore different video structures. 🔎 Music, Sounds, Stock Footage: www.epidemicsound.com www.storyblocks.com (100% human-made library) #dvdmenu #dvd #physicalmedia #nostalgia #streaming #films #nostalgia #movies #90s #90skids #videoessay #essay #documentary #analysis #tech #techlich #techlichlena