ctenidae
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I don't know, I'd say I still want to get the DVDs because the streaming selection sucks for movies.
Figured out this morning, no Hulu on the workout TV. G'dangit!
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I don't know, I'd say I still want to get the DVDs because the streaming selection sucks for movies.
Figured out this morning, no Hulu on the workout TV. G'dangit!
gmcunni
Active member
plus, the internet is just a fad anyway.
ctenidae
Active member
Exactly. No good can come of it. When was the last time a bunch of tubes was useful against zombies, anyway?
riverc0il
New member
This. Excepting TV shows, the streaming selection really SUCKS. There isn't a harsh enough word to describe it. Considering it is Netflix's "main thing" and its "here" and they want to switch people over from DVDs and all that crap. Netflix needs to step up to the plate and put some money where their mouth is.
Edd
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This is a very interesting take on the recent Netflix plan changes. I'm not sure I fully buy it but there is a certain logic. It makes Reed Hastings sound like a genius.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-2...le-killed-floppies-q-a/?tag=TOCcarouselMain.0
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-2...le-killed-floppies-q-a/?tag=TOCcarouselMain.0
ctenidae
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I could care less about the DVD, if only the streaming selection were better. I'm not sure where teh author (or Garland) gets that no one is in a position to challenge on streaming- CinemaNow has first-run titles for streaming, and at $4.99, it's competitive, I bet, with the average Netflix user's experience of actually only watching 3-4 movies a month.
That said, that is an interesting take. I like the concept of vine economics, but not sure how robust a theory it is.
Geoff
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That article is nonsense. Netflix is a brand. It has no technology advantage over any other company that wants to sell streaming video product. Recently, Netflix switched from Akami to Level 3 as their technology provider. Netflix doesn't own anything. They sign a contract with a service provider and provide the web front end and billing. Frankly, the Netflix streaming product sucks. The movies are low quality and the title library is mostly things people aren't going to a RedBox to rent. The "good" streaming product comes from the cable companies. If the price were identical for the same content, nobody would bother streaming Netflix.
riverc0il
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Just watched "Stone". Incredibly good movie. Those that enjoy nicely tied up movies should look elsewhere. A dark Good Will Hunting without the comedy in a prison environment ending on a mild unsettling and unresolved downer. Pure awesome.
Watching the ant bully with my nephew haha
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Not on Netflix, but I watched "Trust" last night on Amazon VOD. It was about a 13 year old girl who meets a guy online who pretends he is 13, then says he is 20, then 25, and then she meets him and he is actually like 35. It was a pretty heart wrenching story, and I would imagine any father's worst nightmare scenario.
It was interesting from psychological perspective because even after the guy has sex with the underage girl, the girl defends him,claiming it's true love,and the way they build it up in the movie you can really start to get an idea about how these girls feel. It's not always so obvious that this guy is a sicko and why do you have feelings for him. Overall a pretty good flick.
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It was interesting from psychological perspective because even after the guy has sex with the underage girl, the girl defends him,claiming it's true love,and the way they build it up in the movie you can really start to get an idea about how these girls feel. It's not always so obvious that this guy is a sicko and why do you have feelings for him. Overall a pretty good flick.
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HD333
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Hall Pass. FKN hilarious.
Uh just tried to watch this movie, "Hurt" - it was F-in terrible. Had to turn it off 20 min. in.
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Edd
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A documentary called 180 Degrees South. Awesome. I highly recommend this film particularly to people on this site who obviously love the outdoors. It's essentially about climbing a peak in South America but there's quite a bit more here. Excellent soundtrack and photography. This movie could not have been cheap to make. Trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBz_pxYC0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBz_pxYC0A
ctenidae
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Got an email from Netflix this morning talking about it- haven't read the article, but certainly sounds like they're splitting it, well and truly. I wonder if seperating the two will make it easier for Netflix to sign streaming rights.
BackLoafRiver
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You guys beat me to it.
According to the letter (the blog talks more about it) there is supposed to be an increase in streaming content in the next few months. We will see if it is worthwhile or just more crap.
With the loss of Starz Play content, however, I wonder if the "new stuff" will be good enough to keep me interested. We ditched cable when we moved because of Hulu and Netflix streaming. Unless they add some significant shows and a better movie selection, it will be easier to justify heading back to cable.
Edd
Well-known member
I understand why they're doing this but he really did just give more bad news which is customers (like me) who do DVDs and streaming will now have 2 accounts on 2 different websites. Oooo...an inconvenience! Thanks Reed!
I also thought it was kind of a stupid move. they are renaming the DVD company -- "Quickster". Which first of all is a ridiculous name.
Anyway> i'm done with the mailers. i'm sticking with my streaming only plan. If I need a physical DVD I can rent from Amazon VOD or hit up a Redbox. I'm not worried about it.
Anyway> i'm done with the mailers. i'm sticking with my streaming only plan. If I need a physical DVD I can rent from Amazon VOD or hit up a Redbox. I'm not worried about it.
gmcunni
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this is stupid. I literally just changed my netflix subscription last because of the price change. i went with 1 dvd + streaming.
with the PPV options on cable and the local grocery store having a blockbuster kiosk for $1/ night i think Netflix will be done in hour house soon. Hulu Plus will be getting a much closer look for streaming.
with the PPV options on cable and the local grocery store having a blockbuster kiosk for $1/ night i think Netflix will be done in hour house soon. Hulu Plus will be getting a much closer look for streaming.
What is the deal with Hulu Plus? Pros and cons?
I am sick of paying for cable and with this bump in price from Netflix, I want to trim some of the fat from my monthly bills.
