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The Death of Pixels?

The Death of Pixels?

Researchers at the University of Bath have made a breakthrough that could potentially make both pixels and image resolution defunct. Read on to see why they believe that vectors will lead to new and improved standards for visual fidelity.
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Why Don’t People Use Smart TV Apps?

Why Don’t People Use Smart TV Apps?

These days, it’s practically impossible to buy a new HDTV that doesn’t come pre-installed with numerous internet apps and streaming video services. Yet, according to a recent report from the NPD Group, barely half of so-called “Smart TV” owners bother to connect them to the internet at all. Does anyone actually find this surprising?
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Netflix Watch: It’s a Very Scary Christmas

Netflix Watch: It’s a Very Scary Christmas

While families gather together to watch traditional holiday classics, why not add a pair of twisted alternatives to the schedule this Yuletide season? Just be sure the kiddies are all snug in their beds first, because this Santa Claus is a thing of nightmares.
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Netflix Watch: Romance, Sci-Fi Style

Netflix Watch: Romance, Sci-Fi Style

It’s not often that we see the romantic-comedy formula set in a science-fiction universe. The following two independent films try to show us that these two genres can in fact work pretty well together.
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Now Streaming: Hitchcock’s ‘The White Shadow’

Now Streaming: Hitchcock’s ‘The White Shadow’

Hey there, High-Def Digest readers. Do you remember that Hitchcock Blogathon we participated in back in May? The goal of joining that effort was to help the National Film Preservation Foundation raise enough money to fund a new musical score and host online distribution for ‘The White Shadow’, an early silent film that helped to launch the Master of Suspense’s career. Well, the mission was successful, and the short film is available for streaming now for the next two months. Watch it while you can.
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Netflix Watch: This Is Halloween!

Netflix Watch: This Is Halloween!

Of all the film genres, supernatural horror is my favorite. I find stories about ghosts and the beyond fascinating, and this is the only genre that ever gets a rise out of me, even on a small level. I’m always on the lookout for tales of the paranormal. Since it’s Halloween time, my search has led me to this pair of lesser-seen horror movies from two directors who are better known for other projects.
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Netflix Watch: ‘North Dallas Forty’

Netflix Watch: ‘North Dallas Forty’

Replacement ref fatigue have you down? Or maybe you fall into one of two camps: those who can’t get enough football and those who wish it would just go away. Either way, you should check out ‘North Dallas Forty’, one of the best football movies ever made. It’s available for streaming on both Netflix and Amazon Prime.
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Mid-Week Poll: Will You Pay to Stream Movies Early?

Mid-Week Poll: Will You Pay to Stream Movies Early?

In order to bolster its streaming media sales, 20th Century Fox announced late last week a new initiative called “Digital HD,” in which the studio will offer its movies for sale via multiple streaming platforms three weeks ahead of the normal DVD and Blu-ray release dates for the price of $15. The first title to induct the program will be Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’. Does this sound like a good idea to you? Would you pay the $15 to stream a movie early?
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Netflix Watch: Goons and Soldiers

Netflix Watch: Goons and Soldiers

For my latest trip through the Netflix Instant Watch archives, I’ve dug up something new as well as something a little older. Seann William Scott shows off his talent on the ice while Tommy Lee Jones plays toy soldier.
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Netflix Alert: ESPN’s ’30 for 30′

Netflix Alert: ESPN’s ’30 for 30′

I have no idea how many sports fans or even documentary fans we have here at The Bonus View. If you’re out there, you should know that Netflix is currently streaming all of ESPN’s award-winning ’30 for 30′ series in HD.
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