Netflix is shutting down its DVD rental service. I look at alternatives for renting DVDs, and why DVD/digital video releases still matter.
Cartoon review: “The Owl House”
Today’s cartoon review is “The Owl House,” a series that ran on the Disney Channel and Disney+ from 2020 to 2023.
Hulu and Disney+ to merge into a single app
Hulu and Disney+ will merge into a single app before the end of 2023, though Hulu will still be available as a stand-alone service.
10 cartoons featuring characters with two Moms
In time for Mother’s Day, here’s a look at 10 cartoons featuring families headed by two Moms, from “Lightyear” to “Doc McStuffins.”
Recommended WordPress plugins (2023 edition)
A list of my recommended WordPress plugins, from catch-all ones such as Jetpack to UpdraftPlus for site backups.
Hollywood writers declare strike for first time since 2007
Hollywood writers are going on strike for the first time since the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which lasted over three months.
The top 10 US streaming services (2023 edition)
The top 10 US streaming services are mostly led by the traditional stand-bys Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, plus relative newcomer Disney+.
May 2023 media picks and news
The May 2023 media picks of note include an adaptation of “American Born Chinese” on Disney+, as well as how to see this year’s Eurovision.
Six months of Twitter under Elon Musk; also, the current state of Twitter alternatives
Six months into Elon Musk buying Twitter, I take a look at the state of affairs for the social network, and what alternatives exist.
Cartoon review: “Dead End: Paranormal Park”
A review of the Netflix animated series “Dead End: Paranormal Park,” based on a series of graphic novels by Hamish Steele.