Boomstick Video: Rewinding Time in Kokomo
In this week’s episode of Kokomo Uncovered, partnered with Community First Bank of Indiana, we highlighted a new local spot that is bringing back a little bit of magic from the past. You might be wondering why a bank would be hyping up a video store. The answer is simple. Community First Bank believes in supporting local, and so do we. Pretty unbanklike, right?
If you ever spent a Friday night wandering the aisles of a video store, reading the backs of movie boxes, and debating which film to take home, get ready to feel a wave of nostalgia. That experience has officially returned to Kokomo at Boomstick Video.
Located on North Buckeye Street, Boomstick Video is Kokomo’s newest retro treasure and a true tribute to the golden age of movie rentals. The moment you step through the door, you are surrounded by shelves lined with VHS tapes, DVDs, and cult classics that feel like a time capsule from the 1980s and 1990s. Owner Mike Kostrewa opened the shop to recreate that lost experience of browsing movies in person, something that streaming can never quite capture.
But Boomstick Video is not just a store. It is an experience. Every inch of the space is filled with film nostalgia, from movie posters and collector’s editions to the faint hum of old TVs playing vintage trailers. It is the kind of place where movie lovers can stay for hours, talking about their favorite scenes and discovering hidden gems they have not seen in years.
One of the most unique things they offer is Saturday Rewind, a weekly event that brings back the joy of Saturday morning cartoons. Visitors can stop in, grab a seat on what Mike calls “the biggest beanbag you’ve ever seen,” and relive those carefree weekend mornings. It is all about community, connection, and celebrating the shared experience of watching something together.
The mission is simple: to preserve physical media and keep film culture alive. In an age when everything is digital and on demand, Boomstick Video reminds us of something simpler. Movie night used to be an event. You picked out your film, stocked up on snacks, and made memories that lasted longer than the credits.
Boomstick Video is not just about rewinding tapes. It is about rewinding time. It is a love letter to the past and a celebration of how something as small as picking out a movie can bring people together.
So if you are looking for a dose of nostalgia, head to Boomstick Video on North Buckeye Street. Step inside, take your time, and remember how good it feels to rewind.
