A look at what streaming services I use in 2023, from Disney+ (and the Disney bundle) to Paramount+, and how much they all cost.
September 2023 media picks and news
A look at media of interest for September 2023, including the debut on Max of “Hair Love” spin-off “Young Love.”
A look at the summer 2023 movie box office
A look at the summer 2023 movie box office, from hits such as “Barbie” to flops such as the latest “Indiana Jones” film.
Public sector heroes: Superheroes backed by the government
A list of some superheroes and superhero teams with strong ties to the government, from Alpha Flight to the Zoo Crew.
Reasons Apple won’t buy Disney
A list of reasons why Apple won’t buy Disney and why it’s an ill-conceived idea, no matter what some on Wall Street think.
Blog status update (August 2023): Site traffic from social media is basically nonexistent
In this month’s blog status update, I look at how social media is basically a nonexistent source of site traffic. The main source? Google.
10 LGBTQ people of color comic characters
A list of 10 LGBTQ people of color comic characters, from Marvel’s America Chavez to DC Comics’ Jackson Hyde.
Disney significantly raises the prices of ad-free Disney+, Hulu
Disney is raising the price of Disney+ and Hulu. Hulu’s ad-free version is going up to $18 a month, more than standard Max or Netflix tiers.
Disney to stop selling DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia and New Zealand
Disney plans to stop releasing DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia and New Zealand. What are the remaining video options for those two countries?
Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2023 edition)
The 2023 edition of my recommended streaming services for animated cartoons, from Nickelodeon to Adult Swim.