There’s a streaming movie service called Movies Anywhere, and if you’re used to having to navigate multiple apps to get to the content you own, it’s almost too good to be true. It not only puts most of your purchased online movies in one place, it puts them everyplace. And now that its predecessor UltraViolet …
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New iPad Pro: 5 reasons not to upgrade
Any time a new gadget comes out like the new iPad Pro, it’s exciting. But let’s take a step back and analyze what we saw beyond the slick hardware and snazzy demos. Here’s why you should maybe hold off on getting the new iPad Pro. (There are plenty of reasons to upgrade, of course, but we’ll double back here and …
Read More »What we didn’t get from Apple’s iPad Pro event
Apple’s second fall event is in the books and there were plenty of announcements. The iPad Pro moved to a nearly all-screen design. The MacBook Air and Mac Mini both got much-needed updates. There was also lots of talk about the Apple Store that may not seem as exciting, but gives Apple a leg up as it educates its customers …
Read More »Weekend Streaming: Spend an evening with Kevin Smith
It’s time for your weekly guide to finding out what to watch online. If you’re new to this series, there’s a podcast below that lets you know what’s been newly added or coming up soon. Sometimes we include trivia, sometimes we just try to pack in as much info as you can in a minute or two. Crackle.com has some fun …
Read More »Weekend Streaming: ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ returns after six years
It’s time for your weekly guide to finding out what to watch online. If you’re new to this series, there’s a podcast below that lets you know what’s been newly added or coming up soon. Sometimes we include trivia, sometimes we just try to pack in as much info as you can in a minute or two. Since you’re reading …
Read More »‘Red Oaks’ returns to Amazon Prime in October
There aren’t a lot of shows I regularly watch on Amazon Prime’s video service. But for some reason, I end up watching “Red Oaks” when it’s released. The show essentially focuses on a guy trying to find out who he is during the 1980s. Technically, it’s a comedy, but it has elements of seriousness. Give it a shot if you …
Read More »Weekend Streaming: ‘Ghosted’ hits Twitter before official premiere
It’s time for your weekly guide to finding out what to watch online. If you’re new to this series, there’s a podcast below that lets you know what’s been newly added or coming up soon. Sometimes we include trivia, sometimes we just try to pack in as much info as you can in a minute or two. Since you’re reading …
Read More »Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for October
October for Netflix is a mixed bag. A staggering 29 Netflix originals, both films and shows, will be plugged into the service. If you have a pulse, you’re excited for “Stranger Things 2.” The show returns just before Halloween — perfectly timed. Then there’s the fourth season of “Voltron: Legendary Defender,” arriving on lucky Friday the 13th. If you’re into …
Read More »Hulu’s huge October sees plenty of TV premieres and lots of movies
A dozen Godzilla movies are being added to Hulu in October. In that pile, there’s the terrible 1998 version, but don’t worry. There are a lot of classic Godzilla films being added as well, including “Godzilla Vs. Mothra.” You can also catch several Quentin Tarantino films like “Kill Bill” and “From Dusk till Dawn” on Hulu. Tarantino has said that …
Read More »Weekend Streaming: ‘La La Land’ dances on over to HBO Now
Maybe you keep remembering “La La Land” as the Academy Award winner for Best Picture, but you’d be incorrect. Either way, it was nominated and is generally well-liked by lots and lots of critics. The film makes its way to HBO’s streaming services on September 16. Let’s talk about some things that are not in the podcast because if you’re …
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