I take a look at the current state of the major streaming services’ profile avatars/icons, to the best of my ability (as I don’t subscribe to many of them).
Paramount Plus
Paramount/Skydance merger approved, with knee-bending to Trump; also, Paramount+ alternatives
Paramount has made questionable concessions to the Trump administration to get its merger approved. I also look at Paramount+ alternatives.
The top 10 US streaming services (2025 edition)
As usual, the most popular streaming services worldwide include old standbys Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
December 2024 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in December 2024, including “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and a metric ton of Christmas Day sports on… Netflix and Disney+?
Recommended streaming service tips (2024 edition)
An updated list of streaming service tips for 2024, from general purpose viewing to sports.
October 2024 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in October 2024, including free limited streaming on Apple TV+ of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”
A look at streaming services’ profile avatars (2024 edition)
A look at the state of streaming services’ profile avatars for 2024, from Netflix to Disney+ to Amazon Prime Video.
Super Bowl LVIII broadcast (and streaming) thoughts
My thoughts on Super Bowl LVIII, including the commercials, halftime show, how well Paramount+ held up, and the actual game itself.
Streaming service review: Paramount+ (2023 edition)
In an updated review of the Paramount+ streaming service, I look at whether it’s more than just “Star Trek and SpongeBob.”
October 2023 media picks and news
A look at October 2023 media of interest and news, including a price hike for Amazon Prime Video (unless you want to sit through ads).