Netflix to shut down DVD rentals; alternatives to rent DVDs
by Netflix is shutting down its DVD rental service. I look at alternatives for renting DVDs, and why DVD/digital video releases still matter.
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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+.
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.
April 2023 media picks and news
My media picks for April 2023 includes the “Super Mario Bros.” movie in theaters and 2000s LGBTQ sitcom “Noah’s Arc” on Paramount+.
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” wins the 2023 Oscar for Animated Feature
The 2023 Academy Awards saw Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” win the Oscar for Animated Feature, in an otherwise typical show (vs. 2022).
The majority of US households no longer have cable TV; the classic “Big 3” streaming services are still popular
A TV research report states most US homes no longer have cable, and Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video still dominate streaming.
Netflix launches an ad-supported plan
Netflix is launching a new ad-supported plan, Basic with Ads. I look at reasons why you might want to stick with the ad-free Netflix tiers.
The top 10 US streaming services (2022 edition)
A look at the top 10 US streaming services for 2022. The new “Big Three” services? Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney Plus.
Cartoon review: “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City”
A review of the 2021 Strawberry Shortcake cartoon, “Berry in the Big City,” an effort to modernize the 1980s character and her friends.
May 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at my graphic novel picks for May 2022. Also, Netflix axes Jeff Smith’s “Bone” adaptation as part of its animation division cancellation spree.