One from the Vault: ‘CQ’
I probably ought to start off by saying that ‘CQ’ is a DAZZLING! FANTASTIC! sci-fi, movie-within-a-movie type of flick. But mostly I want to say that almost the whole Coppola family is involved in this...
View ArticleMid-Week Poll: Do You Watch or Skip TV Commercials?
In recent lawsuits, major broadcast networks NBC, CBS and Fox have all attempted to sue Dish Network over the satellite provider’s so-called “Auto Hop” feature that allows viewers to automatically skip...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Before They Were Big
With the recent big-budget adaptation of ‘John Carter’ now available on Blu-ray, and the stupid-looking revival of ‘The Three Stooges’ about to be shortly, now seems like as good a time as any to check...
View ArticleMid-Week Poll: Best Streaming Service for TV Series
Do you ever purchase streaming versions of your favorite TV shows? If so, which service is best for owning TV content? iTunes? Amazon? VUDU? Something else? I have more than come to terms with digital...
View ArticleNetflix Alert: ESPN’s ’30 for 30′
I have no idea how many sports fans or even documentary fans we have here at The Bonus View. If you’re out there, you should know that Netflix is currently streaming all of ESPN’s award-winning ’30 for...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Goons and Soldiers
For my latest trip through the Netflix Instant Watch archives, I’ve dug up something new as well as something a little older. Seann William Scott shows off his talent on the ice while Tommy Lee Jones...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: ‘North Dallas Forty’
Replacement ref fatigue have you down? Or maybe you fall into one of two camps: those who can’t get enough football and those who wish it would just go away. Either way, you should check out ‘North...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: This Is Halloween!
Of all the film genres, supernatural horror is my favorite. I find stories about ghosts and the beyond fascinating, and this is the only genre that ever gets a rise out of me, even on a small level....
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Romance, Sci-Fi Style
It’s not often that we see the romantic-comedy formula set in a science-fiction universe. The following two independent films try to show us that these two genres can in fact work pretty well together....
View ArticleNetflix Watch: It’s a Very Scary Christmas
While families gather together to watch traditional holiday classics, why not add a pair of twisted alternatives to the schedule this Yuletide season? Just be sure the kiddies are all snug in their...
View ArticleWhy Don’t People Use Smart TV Apps?
These days, it’s practically impossible to buy a new HDTV that doesn’t come pre-installed with numerous internet apps and streaming video services. Yet, according to a recent report from the NPD Group,...
View Article‘Arrested Development’ Season 4 Recap: “Daddy Needs to Get His Rocks Off”
Seven years after being canceled by Fox, ‘Arrested Development’ returns with 15 brand-new episodes (currently) available only on Netflix. Like it has done with its other exclusive series, Netflix has...
View ArticleEmmy Grows a Pair
The nominations for the 2013 Emmy Awards were announced last Thursday. I had intended to write up a post on the subject for that day or Friday, but life intervened and I got busy with other things. And...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Preparing for Halloween
With August at an end, we’re ready to bid farewell to the summer and usher in the start of the Halloween season, full of ghosts, ghouls and witches. In our household, we commence the festivities not...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Ghosts & Curses
Continuing on my hunt for good (or at least watchable) horror movies to usher in the Halloween season, I found two supernatural flicks on Netflix that are decently entertaining. I especially enjoyed...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Room at the End of the House
Still slogging through my Netflix queue of recommendations, I continue my search for some spooky fun to celebrate this Halloween season. This week, I stumbled onto one horribly stupid teen thriller,...
View ArticleNetflix Watch: Something Old, Something New
After my hit-or-miss experience with Netflix’s horror recommendations, I decided to revisit an old favorite that has become a Halloween tradition in my household, and follow that up with a new release...
View ArticleR.I.P. Blockbuster Video
After years of financial difficulties, struggling to maintain relevancy in the current marketplace, and steadily dwindling retail presence, one-time video rental powerhouse Blockbuster Video finally...
View Article‘The Killing’ Gets Resurrected… Again!
File this in the “Wake me up, I must be dreaming” category. Believe it or not, despite being canceled (twice) by AMC, ‘The Killing’ is coming back for one more final season, thanks to the folks over at...
View ArticleYear-End Poll: Do You Binge-Watch TV Shows?
This time of year, when most original programming takes a break through the holidays, it’s quite common for cable networks to air marathon viewing sessions of popular TV series. As we wait for babies...
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