Why Use Hulu Plus When You’ve Got Netflix?
It’s still technically a rumor, but at this point I’m willing to call it a sure thing. An optional Hulu subscription service, dubbed Hulu Plus, is on the way. According to the ‘L.A. Times’, Hulu’s g...
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One from The Vault: ‘Alice’
Imagine ‘Alice in Wonderland’ without all that Walt Disney whimsy. Instead, replace that whimsy with despair, the bright colors with different shades of brown and grey, and the funny and frantic animated White Rabbit ...
NBC Thursday Night Comedy 4/29/10 Recap
NBC’s Thursday night comedies didn’t disappoint. ’30 Rock’ was in rare form, ‘Community’ was strong, and ‘Parks and Recreation’ was solid. As for ‘The Office,’ well, th...
Avatar Sells… But Who’s Buying?
On April 22, 2010, the highest grossing movie of all time was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and on a few video on demand services. It’s too early to tell right now, but it’s almost certain that ‘Avatar’ sold l...
Activision Signs Bungie to a 10 Year Exclusive Contract
Bungie, the guys behind ‘Halo,’ ‘Myth’ and ‘Marathon,’ have just signed an exclusive deal with Activision. Seriously. For the next ten years, every game Bungie puts out will be on the Activisi...
‘Modern Family’ 1.21 Recap: The Dunphy’s Get a
Fred Willard guest stars in an excellent episode of ‘Modern Family’ that puts Cameron behind a drum set and Manny in fear for his life.
Nintendo’s 3DS: 3-D Television’s Trojan Horse?
The latest system announced by Nintendo, just a few days before the release of the DSi XL, is the 3DS. As the name implies, it’s a 3-D iteration of the company’s DS handheld. Nintendo Japan made the announcement earlie...
HDTV Catch-Up: NBC Thursday
We’re over halfway through the season for NBC’s Thursday night comedies, and it’s about time to look back and review. The last three weeks have had plenty of ups and downs, so here’s a look at what’s...
HDTV Catch-Up: ‘Modern Family’
‘Game Changer’ (air date 3/31/10) is an episode that really showcases just how entertaining, and how familiar, ‘Modern Family’ can be. It may not have been the funniest episode of the first season, but it&#...
The Real Cost of 3-D
Let’s assume you’re a fan of the 3-D movement. You were wowed by ‘Up’ and ‘Coraline’, and your mind was blown by ‘Avatar’, which you saw at least twice. You’re sold on the idea...
One from the Vault: ‘A Boy and His Dog’
Catalog titles are still playing catch-up on Blu-ray, and out of print DVDs are getting hard to find. Luckily, there’s Netflix. “One From the Vault” is a recurring feature exploring the wide selection of movies t...
The Three Best Netflix HD Streaming Devices
You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to devices streaming Netflix, and no matter which option you pick, you’re making a trade off. It might be the price, it might be the look, or it might be the functionality. So what’s the...