Like a lot of consumers tired of paying a hundred dollar monthly bill, I cancelled my cable subscription several years ago. Instead I rely on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, all streamed directly to my TV via a tiny Roku. Is it perfect? No, I don’t have any sports access. And I can’t watch live … Read more
After months upon months of relentlessly trolling its most dedicated fans, HBO has unveiled the first proper trailer for Game of Thrones’ presumably maddening sixth season. As hinted by (former?) Thrones star Kit Harington in a series of recent post-death (?) interviews, the latest batch of ice and fire promises to lift the audience’s broken spirits only … Read more
Whether you’re a diehard fan of AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” there’s no denying that the show is infectious. Since premiering in 2010, America’s undead obsession has spread like a deadly disease. Not only are viewers tuning in to the deadly drama, based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book series, but fans are also gearing up for … Read more
It’s finally here. It’s been a long and winding road, but the Oscars is finally upon us. After tonight, we won’t have to think about Leonardo DiCaprio’s endless search for an Academy Award (at least for another couple years, possibly). There is a lot to expect out of tonight’s show, but if you’re a casual awards-season watcher, it … Read more
The Super Bowl isn’t just the single biggest event in the NFL calendar, it’s also the annual showpiece moment for the American advertising industry, which ploughs huge sums of cash ($4.5 million for a 30-second commercial, to be exact, as per last year’s rates) into coercing you to buy stuff at a time when you’re … Read more
LeBron James loves his Kia K900 and he wants you to know it. The NBA player and Kia ambassador, who previously appeared in the official NBA carmaker’s ”Player’s Spot“ and “Special Place” ads, is featured in the newest commercial. ”Fit for a King,” screams the South Korean automaker’s new slogan for its latest sedan in … Read more
Everyone pat yourselves on the back. You made it through another college football regular season safe and sound. I’m proud of each and every one of you. You look at the schedule – 14 weeks – and think, “wow that’s not a whole lot of time I have had like three relationships longer than this.” … Read more
The sixth season of The Walking Dead kicks off Sunday, October 11, and already people are speculating about who is going to live or die. Rather than the “slow burn” approach of Fear the Walking Dead, word is The Walking Dead plans on kicking things off in fifth gear with someone getting eaten in the … Read more
Fall is officially upon us, and as we took a look at the best upcoming TV shows for the season, we now present a full list of all the programs coming to Netflix in October. A number of ’90s classics are included in the lineup such as American Pie and Boogie Nights, while originals count Beasts of … Read more
At yesteday’s Oculus Connect 2 event, the virtual reality company announced that customers will soon be able to enjoy their favorite streaming apps in VR, beginning today with Netflix. Applications for Hulu, Vimeo and Twitch will also be arriving soon, in addition to other big-name companies in the future. Viewers will be able to transport themselves to various settings … Read more