Posts Tagged ‘Netflix’

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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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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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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Mid-Week Poll: Best Streaming Service for TV Series

Mid-Week Poll: Best Streaming Service for TV Series

Do you ever purchase streaming versions of your favorite TV shows? If so, which service is best for owning TV content? iTunes? Amazon? VUDU? Something else?
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Netflix Watch: Before They Were Big

Netflix Watch: Before They Were Big

With the recent big-budget adaptation of ‘John Carter’ now available on Blu-ray, and the stupid-looking revival of ‘The Three Stooges’ about to be shortly, now seems like as good a time as any to check out a couple of smaller-budgeted related features ready to stream on Netflix.
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Mid-Week Poll: Do You Watch or Skip TV Commercials?

Mid-Week Poll: Do You Watch or Skip TV Commercials?

In recent lawsuits, major broadcast networks NBC, CBS and Fox have all attempted to sue Dish Network over the satellite provider’s so-called “Auto Hop” feature that allows viewers to automatically skip TV commercials. This makes me wonder: How many of you actually watch commercials?
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