#like pluto or tubi or something

[stingyslegslookweird]

i saw this at the top of my tumblr feed and legit thought for half a second that tumblr staff used ankh in one of their ads.

something something reality is often disappointing.

[sailormoonrewatch]

Welcome to the 2024 Sailor Moon Rewatch!

Every week, we collectively watch four episodes of the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (1992) anime. Participants then discuss, celebrate, and create around those four episodes and tag their posts with #SailorMoonRewatch2024. By the end of 2024, we will have rewatched all 200 episodes!

What do I do?

You can engage as much or as little as you'd like. After watching (up to & including) the current week's episodes, you can reply to the discussion posts made on this blog, or make your own posts! Tagged posts have a chance of being reblogged here.

Did you take the perfect screencaps? Did you think a particular scene was funny, moving, intriguing, or fell flat? Has an episode changed or strengthened your perception of a character? Did something in the episode inspire you to draw, write, cook, edit, sew, sculpt, or otherwise make something? Did you realise you can perfectly closet-cosplay an outfit from one of the newest episodes? Have you themed your TV snacks around an upcoming plot? That's exactly the kind of stuff we want to see in the tag!

But, if you'd prefer, you're also welcome to simply sit back and scroll through the blog/tag, liking posts as you watch the series alongside everyone.

Where can I watch Sailor Moon?

Legally, you can purchase Viz's new official DVDs or Blu-rays, or you can stream the series on Hulu, Tubi, or Pluto TV.

Which version of Sailor Moon is this rewatch for?

This rewatch is about the first anime series, "Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon" (1992) aka "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" (1992), not Sailor Moon Crystal (2014) - though if this rewatch is successful, there may be a group Crystal rewatch in the future!

Do I have to watch a specific dub?

Not at all! This sub uses the official Viz translations of episode titles, but you are free to watch in any release of any language dub. You can watch subtitled in Japanese, you can watch the old Dic/Cloverway dubs, or you can watch in any dubbed language you like.

If the rewatch covers an episode that was cut from the dub you're watching, you can elect to simply skip that episode or temporarily swap to a different dub/sub.

What if I get ahead of the rewatch?

That's fine! We just ask that you keep your tagged posts to the current episodes. Part of the goal of this event is to introduce new viewers to the series, and keeping to the schedule helps these first-time Moonies avoid spoilers. If you want to watch ahead, save up your notes/art/etc and then post them here when the relevant week comes 'round. That's what makes it a group event!

What if I'm late or get behind?

That's also fine! You can jump in any time and catch up on missed episodes at your leisure, or choose to simply start at whatever episode the rewatch is up to and fill in the gaps for yourself.

Similarly, you can choose to skip any episodes at any time for any reason. Episodes will be flagged with relevant content warnings in the week's introduction post.

The first four episodes will be covered over the first two weeks of 2024 in order to give people more time to join. After this, each single week will typically cover four episodes. You can see the full schedule here!

[blazehedgehog]

Sitting here watching a 24/7 Power Rangers live channel on Roku and ruminating on the problems we're seeing in the tech industry's strategy of "we'll build it first and worry about the money later"

This Power Rangers channel has had four ad breaks now and across all of them, only a single ad (for the OLED Switch) has ever played. They're thankfully smart enough not to just rerun the same ad over and over every break, but that means a lot of these "ad" breaks are just the above art with a countdown timer and nothing else.

And these kinds of live channels are a big deal right now. It started out with Pluto TV years ago, but now most major streaming platforms have a "Live TV" option with a selection of the same handful of core streaming channels (Unsolved Mysteries, MST3K, pocket.watch, FailArmy, Shout Factory, etc.) plus some unique ones for flavor. Pluto gets a lot of Viacom stuff, Tubi gets a lot of Lionsgate and Fox stuff, the Roku App itself seems to get a little bit of everything, and recently the Plex app launched a live TV guide with some deeply obscure, weird channels (like, so weird the channel guide doesn't even say what the channel is airing; you just have to look and see, and every time I do, it's something I've never even heard of before, like Sleepstalker).

It's all the benefits of channel surfing on cable like the old days, but without the $60-$100+ bill every month. But now I find myself wondering... how are they making money? How many of these channels are like Power Rangers where they run ad breaks that aren't actually ad breaks at all and are just a placeholder countdown banner? That's dead weight, isn't it?

Like, I'm the kind of person that loves dumpster diving through this stuff. I mentioned Sleepstalker earlier -- that's not a good movie, and I sat through almost all of it just because it was the right kind of weird for the middle of the night.

I just wonder how long we're going to have 200+ free movie/TV streaming channels spread out across 5-6 apps before the whole thing implodes.

[affectiondeficitdisorder]

NOBODY WANTS THIS... least of all me

by Ethlie Ann Vare

Funny story. Back in my hopeless romantic days, I was always writing love stories. Sometimes this was hard to do, as I was pigeonholed as an “action-adventure” screenwriter. So I would write a cop show and have the detective fall in love with a suspect, or a victim. The con man had to fall for his mark. The bounty hunter fell for his prey. When I wrote for the science fiction series Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda, I had a space ship fall in love with another space ship. Seriously. They were the ship’s android AI avatars caught in a Romeo and Juliet story called, naturally, Star-Crossed. 

I just watched it again; it’s available on free TV channels like Pluto, Tubi and Philo. It’s not bad, if you can stomach VFX circa 2001. But boy, can you tell it was written by a love addict! Everybody is horny for everybody, and love is always at first sight. “When I look at you, my breath catches in my throat and my heart swells in my chest until my ribs hurt,” says Gabriel, the handsome humanoid avatar of one spaceship. “I don’t want to live without you.”

They kiss. Romantic music plays. They kiss some more. They Matrix themselves into the mainframe and have virtual sex. “I’ve never felt like this before and I don’t want it to end,” says Rommie, the beautiful humanoid avatar of the other spaceship. They pledge their intention to give up their livelihoods, if not their lives, for one another within hours of that first kiss. 

Now, I don’t want to say my dialog did it — as sincere as it was at the time, what with me being so enmeshed in my fantasies of true love — but the actors playing the lovesick avatars, Lexa Doig and Michael Shanks, ended up falling in love themselves. They’re still married to this day. It was a real life Hollywood Ending. 

Lexa and Michael, if you read this… you’re welcome. 

But I’m not the lovesick puppy I was in 2001. If anything, I have become the anti-Hollywood Ending lady. I’ve written magazine articles about it. There’s a chapter in LOVE ADDICT: Sex, Romance and Other Dangerous Drugs about it. I’m the one warning you that a romcom for a love addict is like a Budweiser ad for an alcoholic: It makes something look really, really good that has the potential to be really, really bad. The beer commercial shows the pretty people in the bar laughing, not the drunk puking in the bathroom the next morning. The romcom shows the meet-cute and the wedding chapel, not the bruised lady filing a restraining order six months later.

Which is why I had to be dragged like a dog to the groomer to Netflix to watch Nobody Wants This, the hit series about the star-crossed mismatch between a handsome young rabbi and a sex and relationship podcaster… a blonde, not remotely Jewish podcaster. They’re not exactly the AI avatars of opposing warships, but close enough.

I didn’t want to like it. I really didn’t. But I did. So why did this work for me when I am so resistant to the cultural trope of the romcom? Probably because the series is written by an actual shiksa who is married to an actual rabbi. It feels real because it’s about real people, who are honest and open with each other and confront their feelings like real people, just with snappier quips. 

“My biggest fear is a bad facelift,” says Joanne, “but I think I'm realizing an even bigger fear is this: that I will become emotionally dependent on a guy who will one day realize that I'm too much and break my heart.” Who hasn’t felt like that? (Not the facelift part, dear one. You are perfect and will never age.)

You know the old line “love means never having to say you’re sorry?” It’s bullshit. Lovers are not mind readers. These guys apologize all the time. They make mistakes, they take responsibility for their mistakes, they make amends, they move forward. What a concept!

Kristen Bell plays the smart, funny, wildly insecure agnostic Joanne; Adam Brody plays the sensitive, spiritual, emotionally available rabbi Noah. The series was created by Erin Foster, wife of Rabbi Simon Tikhman. And while I’m sure she never crossed herself in synagogue like Joanne does — actually, I can’t imagine any adult living in Los Angeles being that clueless — Foster is using the stuff of real life to make her comedy. 

She’s using her own marriage. She’s using her creative relationship with her real-life sister. And I suspect she’s using the lessons she learned from watching her dad, music industry powerhouse David Foster, marry and divorce five times, give or take a time. (Yes, his current wife is younger than his daughter. Yes, I used to play a gossip on E! Entertainment Television’s The Gossip Show.) The relationships in Nobody Wants Thisfeel healthy. These days I like healthy, especially when it’s funny.

In the chapter of LOVE ADDICT where I talk about the way pop culture glorifies love addiction (and I was part of the problem!), I wrote: “I’m not lobbying for pop songs with lyrics like ‘Oh, baby, I love the way you communicate’ and ‘Rock me with your integrity, daddy, all night long.’” But maybe there’s a place for that, too. As long as it has a good beat and you can dance to it.

Nobody Wants This has been renewed for a second season. I will be watching. Join me.

[saucy-mesothelioma]

October 7th: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released in 1974 and was directed by Tobe Hooper. Sally (Marilyn Burns), her brother Franklin (Paul A. Partain), and their friends go to visit the gravesite of her grandfather than has been supposedly vandalized. When they arrive at the family's old farmhouse, however, they come face to face with a cannibalistic family and a chainsaw-wielding killer named Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen).

Loosely inspired by the horrible crimes of Ed Gein, Texas Chainsaw was one of the first slashers, created even before Halloween. Compared to many other horror films at the time, Texas Chainsaw Massacre felt like something that was more rooted in reality, and the inspiration for the film lends to that feeling. The film itself has been inspiration for other horror films as well, such as Ridley Scott's Alien and Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes. This combined with the artistic cinematography courtesy of Daniel Pearl helped to cement this movie as one of the cinematic giants of the horror world.

It can be watched for free on Tubi, Peacock, Pluto TV, PLEX, and Xumo Play

Content Warnings for the Film (may contain spoilers): corpses, self-harm, use of people with disorders as villains, violence, dead animals (skeletons and bodies, not actively being killed), slight ableism, psychological torture, physical torture, cannibalism

[shamrock313]

Cillian Murphy General Reading

This reading is for entertainment purposes. Please take everything you read with a grain of salt. Enjoy!

I'm a fan of Cillian. I love sitting down and watching Breakfast on Pluto or Red Eye. I use to have Peaky Blinder nights with my friends and I love that he's a not that big of an actor. I gotta say when Barbenheimer happened that was the BEST marketing ever for these two movies.

I might have to put Bill movies aside (again) and have a Cillian marathon. Sorry Bill fans, but Cillian came first. I swear whenever I try to watch something Bill or Evan related, something better comes on like I can't watch American Crime over The Mummy (Brendan version). I can't just not watch it!!!! It's THE MUMMY!!!!!

For those who haven't seen it. I think its still on Tubi. You need to watch is asap. The first and second. Don't watch the third Mummy. I barley remember it. I just know I went to sleep on it in the theaters.

Career: 2oS + Sun + Lovers = "Choosing between jobs. Debating on what projects to take on". With the Sun and Lover that means people took an interest in him and want him involved in their project because he's a "big name" and it might draw audience in. Taking on significant roles. Perhaps more leading roles? They want this, I don't know if he does though. Depends on him. He doesn't care. If he takes it, he'll be paid well. Risk of romantic feelings on set (?) Maybe some flirtation.

Love Life: Cillian POV: 3oS, 9oC, Strength, 5oW = 3oS "unwanted 3rd party coming in between relationships". Argument/ conflicts. 5oW "competition between suitors" "conflict between lovers" Fighting for relationship. "Love you and doesn't want to walk away". He and his wife need to communicate the issues that come between them during Oppenheimer. If they don't this could possibly ruin them. Now, with the 9oC + Strength it would say he's appreciative of his love life. It's a strong caring relationship and he will "fight" to make it continue as is, but he can have a temper if the same issues keep coming up repeatedly like he might get annoyed about something that happened a year ago still getting brought up now, but it's like if you fucked up and someone is still hurt by it, you can't just not expect them to let it go. You need to consider your wife's feelings.

Oracle Cards: Mercury Retrograde which of course is communication issues

Yvonne POV: 10 of Pent - She's a faithful wife and has been with him since the beginning. Has always supported him and they have built a foundation (marriage, children, family unit). For this to break, it will be upsetting but a part of me feels she might be okay. She's independent and she's a woman with her own career.

OC: Liar and Water Sign. Liar is being watchful of someone being sneaky (3oC) and it's a Water Sign person so IYKYK.

Dynamic: QoS, 10oW, WoF, 8oW, and Knight of Cups (R) = QoS Honest conversation. Clarity and mutual understanding. Setting boundaries. 10oW Unresolved issues. Burden. Taking on more responsibility within marriage. Trying to fix the wrongdoings. WoF Uncertain outcome. Either stay in their marriage and work it out or divorce. It can go either way it just depends on them. Like they say the wheel keeps spinning and you don't know where it will land. 8oW is a period of growth and communication. Doing family activities together. They could be just doing this for the boys, but I don't know. I keep hearing "Remember the good ole times. How things use to be". KoC (R) insecurity / instability. Failed promises.

OC: Spy (people such as fans and family watching them closely and their interactions), Distance (emotionally or physically distant), and Let Go "make room for the new beginnings on the way to you now".

What does Cillian think of Emily Blunt? Death + Knight of Swords (side) = IF something happened between them, I don't think it was serious and I don't think he will leave his wife for Emily. She (Emily) brought some changes into his life, so if the blind items are true then damn. (I think there are some blind items about them if I'm not mistaken). KoS (U) They work well together. Great pair. He sees the drive and motivation she has in her work. It's impressive. Similar values and intellectual conversations. (Rev) She has a problem with her mouth. She talks too much and when she does, she let's things slip. Don't tell her anything or she might accidently let it slip out. She gets her way. I also kept seeing a wall like a blockage between them. They might not be on talking terms right now.

Emily on Cillian: 3oW (side) + PoP (R) + 5oS (R) = 3oW (U) Crush? May have caught some feelings for him. I mean have y'all seen those eyes? Damn. Love eyes (?) Admires him...(Rev) Unsure about him sometimes. Regrets. There's something weird about these two. I don't know if they were physically together or very flirty. I know we got the FWB OC and that could be what we think it means or it doesn't.

PoP (R) She thinks he waste his talents by not taking on bigger roles. "Wasted opportunities". I know Cillian was almost Batman, but he didn't fit the look of Batman. I like him better as Jonathan Crane. "Sees him as someone who wants success but not willing to work for it". I just think he doesn't care too much and doesn't want the pressure. Wants to be grounded, but I could be wrong. 5oS moving on. Cut the loses. I hear "She came on too strong".

OC (for them both): Incompatible, No Spark, FWB

[tokkiheart]

The Beauty Inside (2015) Review & General Thoughts

That’s right, I’m reviewing a K-Movie and not a K-Drama.

As a disclaimer, I haven’t seen the original American web-series from 2012 nor the K-Drama that resulted from this movie, so I’m reviewing this movie as it’s own entity and not on how good of a remake/adaptation it is.

As always, this is going to be spoiler free!

Genre(s)

Romance • Fantasy • Melodrama • Drama

Ratings

Rated PG on Viki, rated as 13+ on MDL, rated PG-14 on tubi and YouTube

Where To Watch/How To Watch

Viki • iQIYI • Prime Video • tubi • YouTube • Kocowa+ • Prime Video • Freevee • Rent for $3.99 or Buy for $6.99 on Apple TV • Pluto TV

(You can watch it FOR FREE on Tubi, Youtube, Freevee and Pluto TV with ads, as well as, of course, your favorite illegal streaming site of choice)

Note: I live in the United States, so the only platforms that I have access to and know for sure currently have this movie available in the region are the ones listed, but it’s possible other regions have apps that have this.

Synopsis

This movie is about Woo Jin, a man who designs furniture for a living. An unusual man, Woo Jin wakes up every morning with a new body, which can be any age, gender, race or nationality.

Accustomed to his supernatural “illness,” he lives a relatively solitary existence aside from his childhood best friend who he works with and occasionally visiting his mother.

When he meets Yi Soo one day at a furniture store, he instantly falls in love with her. After visiting her as different people for several days, he eventually musters up the courage to ask her out. Staying up for three days in a row in order to stay in the same body, he dates her and she ends up falling in love with him.

Review

This movie is really good! If you’ve been sitting on this movie wondering if you should watch it, I’m going to have to tell you that it’s very much worth watching (and doing so again and again!)

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, so much so that I wound up rewatching it immediately after finishing the first watch of it!

All of the actors who played Kim Woo Jin did a truly great job of creating a consistent character for him, which really must have been challenging considering all the actors who play him only do so for such an incredibly brief window of time. The only one who lasts more than a day is Park Seo Joon.

Han Hyo Joo was AMAZING, she absolutely nailed her role and it’s so easy to see why Woo Jin fell in love with her character. I feel like this movie really allowed her to show off her various talents as an actor because she had great chemistry with each of the different Woo Jin, she spoke in three different languages (Korean, Japanese, and English) that she is proficient in, and did a fantastic job of making her character come to life and be someone the audience can sympathize with and fall in love with too.

The OST is really good (in my opinion) and nothing really felt too out of place or anything.

I love the message(s) of this movie, which boil down to “love is love” and loving someone for who they are on the inside and not based on their outward appearances. It’s nothing particularly novel, but it was certainly tackled in novel way!

General Thoughts

This movie went to theaters in my country on my birthday eight years ago and I really wish I had been into K-Dramas and stuff back then because I soo would have watched this and would have thoroughly enjoyed it. It might even have been one of those things that made me realize that I’m bi lol

Anyway, this movie had a lot of cute, sweet moments and I always love a couple who bond over a shared love of something (furniture, in this case). There were so many scenes that made my bi heart flutter!

For being technically a heterosexual movie, this is incredibly bisexual/pansexual and I’m quite sure it was fully intentional to be LGBTQIA+ because the font coloring for the movie is rainbow:

Which, I loved by the way. Love a good rainbow gradient colored font. But also they didn’t at all shy away from having some GL scenes in there! Han Hyo Joo really had such amazing chemistry with all of the actors in the role of Woo Jin, which helped make it that much more believable that they were all the same character.

As for the OST, I definitely came away from this movie wanting to hear “True Romance” by Citizens! over and over again:

Advice(?)

Definitely make sure to grab some tissues, there’s some scenes in this movie that will definitely make you cry!

Additionally, once the credits roll, don’t go away! This movie actually has a mid-credits scene, no spoilers, but it’s a nice little wrap up and worth sitting through the credits a little longer for!

[lunammoon]

just wondering did you first watch classic who or new who :) and do you know anywhere to watch old who

i first watched NuWho in what would have to have been like, late 2013? December or something.

I first watched Classic Who in I THINK early February of 2020. It might have been late January of 2020. I've dug up some old highschool group chats and based on what I rambled about, I THINK it was February 11th 2020, but I can't be 100%. sure As for where to find it:

If you're American, I THINK pretty much all of the episodes are on Tubi. Also if you're American, you can watch it on pluto.tv. The downside of pluto is that you can't pause, and many episodes aren't there, and you can't pick which episode will play when, but other than that, it's pretty good. Pluto is where I watched part of Three and most of Four.

If you're not American, a lot of classic who is on archive.org.

[anna-neko]

gonna absolutely be that "old lady shaking her walker, and screaming how olden days were better" for a minute here.....

There is a very specific thing I very much miss, and its the... well... lack of streaming. Scheduled programming! (be it both visual or radio. .... the radio one is whole 'nother rant, fuck ClearChannel/Viacom etc etc)

now don't get me wrong - i freakin luv the ability to watch some ancient b/w telly, carefully pumped pixel by pixel into my phone from the library server at 2:45am....

but its the fact Boring Dystopia today doesn't let you escape algorithms & their endless grey sludge

so like... TV! My set cannot pick up regular airwaves signal w/out additional "digital bunny-ears" or something similar. Most stations have switched to digital signals years ago, this is fact.

Back in the day you could flip on the telly, and have the choice of a few local channels. You got your usual local affiliates: FOX, WB, ABC, UPN, NBC, CBS and of course PBS. plus that one endless shopping network

Even as background noise you'd still end up getting all sorts of good stuff with different ads, local news flashes, whatever sitcom was running would have "on the next..." and you'd be like "heeeey, Friends is still making new episodes? and this channel still shows it?" Might hear about some movie didn't know existed because it was mentioned as scheduled for Saturday 8pm eastern, 7 central in that last ad-break, but the visuals in this tiny clip looked neat so might try to see it.....

what can i do today tho... Lets see, there's the option of a bunch of streaming shit. It requires a quick app d/l (again, don't get me wrong, TUBI and PlutoTV are a+ "thank fuck u exist" kinda things) buuuuut ... you can't just leave it be. Even the ads are somehow ... grey formless sludge. The same 3-5 shitty things that are determined by algorithm, never any variation. No news-teases, no trailers for movies coming to theater/streaming soon.... who'da thought would miss the damn Wendys new breakfast deals or local (local) car dealership promos

but no, with a streaming 'oooh wait, 'app' you gotta either scroll thru the shitty UI menu to pick what you wanna watch specifically... or in case of Pluto chose a channel.... Which will be just One Thing on a loop too (like a channel of nothing but Addams Family. nothing but The Walking Dead franchise. nothing but SailorMoon episodes) If you chose an episode of a show, and put away the remote it will just keep jumpin to next episode of same until it runs out...

.... i miss times of day influencing what was on. The kinda shit running during "primetime", early morning cartoons, early-noon little kids targeted shows, mid-afternoon soaps and bullshit talk shows, vs "middle of the night" The silly station eye-catches (TNT...dun dun dun, we know drama), ads for gushers mixed in with quick weather updates as the channel hopes you'll tune in at 10pm for the News. I miss discovering new (new to me!) shows or movies but flipping a channel. Disney Channel used to air ANCIENT b/w Alice Comedies or those utterly ridiculous 70s bebi Jodie Foster movies at 1am. AMC was full of old movies (pre-70s stuff mostly), TLC stood for "the learning channel", MTV and VH1 were 2 distinct separate entities showing actual ~ try to contain your shock ~ music videos. and if u were hella lucky, you'd glitch into (or it was free preview month) MTV2 which was for the alt rock vids!

_________________ No i don't miss the ancient shit like TV set that had round knobs and the numbers only went to 13. The horrid static noises. I don't miss VCRs (needing to rewind, hoping the tape hasn't demagnetized, or deteriorated frm too much use etc) . Fuck, don't even miss Blockbuster w/ their exceptionally ruined DVDs that wouldn't play past a certain point and them just goin "oh well, sorry...." and doin fuck-all

whoda thought would be missing an actual structure of some sort, running all sorts of diverse shit in pre-programmed blocks on set schedules. There was a human touch, the human element to it

[marufseoexpert12]

Top 10 Sites to Watch Movies Online for Free: Enjoy New Releases Without the Cost

In today's digital world, watching movies online has become easier than ever. Many platforms allow you to stream films for free, offering a mix of new releases and classic titles without the burden of a subscription fee. This guide will explore the top 10 sites where you can watch movies online for free, ensuring you enjoy your favorite films without breaking the bank.

1. Tubi TV

Tubi TV is one of the most popular free streaming services, boasting a library of over 20,000 movies and TV shows. Tubi offers a diverse range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, and horror. With a user-friendly interface and no subscription required, Tubi is a go-to platform for movie lovers.

H3: Key Features

Extensive Library: Access thousands of films, from classic hits to newer releases.

Multiple Devices: Compatible with smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.

User-Friendly Interface: Easily browse genres, trending titles, and recommendations.

2. Crackle

Owned by Sony, Crackle is another excellent platform for ดูหนังฟรี. It features a rotating selection of films and original programming, including popular titles and hidden gems. While ads are included, they are usually shorter than traditional commercials.

Key Features

Original Content: Enjoy exclusive shows and movies alongside popular films.

Regularly Updated Library: New titles are added frequently, providing a fresh viewing experience.

No Sign-Up Required: Start watching without needing to create an account.

3. Pluto TV

Pluto TV stands out by offering a unique combination of live TV and on-demand movies. With dedicated channels for specific genres, Pluto TV allows you to watch films in a more traditional television format, making it a versatile option for movie lovers.

H3: Key Features

Live TV Channels: Watch movies live or select from a library of on-demand films.

Wide Variety: Includes channels for various genres like comedy, drama, and horror.

Multi-Device Support: Available on smartphones, smart TVs, and web browsers.

4. Popcornflix

Popcornflix specializes in independent films and classic titles, making it a perfect platform for those seeking something outside the mainstream. With a straightforward interface and a diverse selection, Popcornflix is an excellent choice for movie enthusiasts.

Key Features

Independent Films: Discover lesser-known indie titles alongside classic films.

Simple Navigation: Easily browse by genre or search for specific movies.

No Registration Needed: Watch instantly without creating an account.

5. Vudu

Vudu is primarily known for renting and purchasing movies, but it also has a section called "Movies on Us," where you can watch a selection of films for free. Vudu’s library includes a mix of classic and contemporary films, ensuring something for everyone.

H3: Key Features

High-Quality Streaming: Free movies are available in HD quality.

Variety of Genres: A diverse selection that caters to various tastes.

Regular Updates: The free movie library is frequently refreshed with new titles.

6. YouTube

YouTube is not just for user-generated content; it also has a growing selection of free movies. Many independent filmmakers upload their work, and some popular films are available for free viewing. Search for "free movies" on YouTube, and you'll find a treasure trove of content.

Key Features

Public Domain Films: Access classic movies that are free and ad-free.

Licensed Movies: Some films are available through partnerships with studios.

Curated Playlists: Many channels create playlists of free films for easy browsing.

7. Kanopy

Kanopy partners with public libraries and educational institutions to offer a vast library of films, including indie titles, documentaries, and classic cinema. With a library card, you can access Kanopy's collection without any ads interrupting your viewing.

H3: Key Features

Ad-Free Viewing: Enjoy films without interruptions.

Quality Content: Focus on educational and independent films.

Easy Access: Use your library card to unlock the full library.

8. Hoopla

Like Kanopy, Hoopla is available through public libraries and offers a range of free movies, music, audiobooks, and more. With your library card, you can borrow films for free, allowing you to explore a variety of genres without any cost.

H3: Key Features

Wide Range of Content: Access movies, music, and audiobooks all in one place.

User-Friendly Interface: Easy to browse and borrow titles.

No Ads: Enjoy films without interruptions.

9. FilmRise

FilmRise offers a vast collection of free movies and TV shows, including many indie films and documentaries. The platform is available on various devices, making it easy to watch on your preferred screen.

Key Features

Diverse Selection: Includes a mix of genres and styles, from classic to contemporary.

Multiple Platforms: Watch on smartphones, smart TVs, and web browsers.

User-Friendly Experience: Simple navigation and search functionality.

10. IMDb TV

IMDb TV is a free streaming service from Amazon that offers a selection of movies and TV shows. With a focus on popular titles and classic films, IMDb TV provides a straightforward way to enjoy quality content without any subscription fees.

Key Features

Quality Selection: Access popular films and TV shows at no cost.

User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate and search for titles.

Ad-Supported: Short ads during movies, but worth it for free content.

Conclusion

With so many options available, finding platforms to watch movies online for free has never been easier. From Tubi TV and Crackle to Kanopy and IMDb TV, each platform offers a unique collection of films that cater to various tastes and preferences. While most services are ad-supported, the enjoyment of accessing a wide range of movies without the burden of subscription fees makes these platforms invaluable resources for movie lovers. Explore these sites and dive into the world of cinema without spending a penny!

[bethannangel]

RomCom (and Dram) Sprint 2024

List in letterboxd and written out under the read more

List of all movies considered in letterboxd and under the read more

RomCom (and Dram) Sprint

January 14 - Set It Up (Netflix)

January 15 - La La Land (Netflix til Jan 31)

January 16 - Two Can Play That Game (prime)

January 17 - Call Me By Your Name (Netflix til Jan 23)

January 18 - Monster-In-Law (rent)

January 19 - All Of Us Strangers (theater)

January 20 - Which Brings Me To You (theater) OR The Hating Game (Hulu)

January 21 - Om Shanti Om (Netflix)

January 22 - Plus One (Hulu/Roku)

January 23 - Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (Netflix)

January 24 - Beautiful Disaster (Hulu)/Beautiful Wedding (theater) double feature

January 25 - Little Manhattan (Hulu/Disney+)

January 26 - Chasing Amy (prime/paramount+)

January 27 - Love & Other Drugs (rent)

January 28 - Love & Basketball (paramount+)

January 29 - The Notebook (Hulu)

January 30 - Serendipity (Max)

January 31 - Think Like A Man (prime)

February 1 - Jerry Maguire (spectrum)

February 2 - While You Were Sleeping (Disney+)

February 3 - Breakfast at Tiffany’s (paramount+) / His Girl Friday (prime)

February 4 - My Fair Lady (theater) OR How To Be Single (Hulu)

February 5 - Guess Who (Roku)

February 6 - Meet Cute (peacock)

February 7 - Two Night Stand (spectrum/tubi/Pluto/starz) / The Spectacular Now (Max)

February 8 - Lisa Frankenstein (theater)

February 9 - Mississippi Masala (theater/criterion/rent) OR Crazy Rich Asians (Netflix)

February 10 - Never Been Kissed (starz)

February 11 - The Broken Hearts Gallery (starz)

February 12 - There’s Something About Mary (starz)

February 13 - Brown Sugar (starz)

February 14 - Before Sunrise/Before Sunset (double feature/theater/rent)

February 15 - Before Midnight (rent)

Most on this list I haven’t seen. I have seen Set It Up, How To Be Single, Crazy Rich Asians and Never Been Kissed (but I was like 11 when I last saw it).

All Movies considered

Ones I haven’t seen

My Best Friends Wedding (Netflix/starz)

When Harry Met Sally (rent)

It’s Complicated (Netflix)

Mamma Mia double feature (Netflix)

American Symphony (Netflix)

Four Weddings and a Funeral (hoopla)

Brokeback Mountain (rent)

(500) Days of Summer (max/hoopla)

It Happened One Night (1934) (Tubi)

Sleepless In Seattle (rent)

Shit House (rent)

The Wedding Date (rent)

About Time (rent)

She’s All That (Netflix)

Can’t Buy Me Love (rent)/Love Don’t Cost A Thing (rent) double feature

Heavy (Netflix)

This is 40 (Netflix)

Moonstruck (hoopla)

Say Anything… (rent)

The Princess Bride (Disney+)

The Best Man (rent)

Kissing Jessica Stein (rent)

The Wedding Singer (rent)

How Stella Got Her Groove back (rent)

The Wedding Planner (prime)

What If (showtime)

Annie Hall (max)

Pretty in Pink (paramount)

Pretty Woman (fubo)

Ghost (max)

She’s the Man (Netflix)

Dirty Dancing (Hulu/paramount)

Sixteen Candles (Netflix)

Sweet Home Alabama (peacock)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (rent)

Friends with Benefits (rent)/No Strings attached (rent) double feature

The Best of Me (starz)

The Vow (Netflix)

Stay the Night (rent)

The Shop Around the Corner(rent)/You’ve Got Mail (rent) double feature

Punch Drunk Love (hoopla)

Ones I have seen

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Hulu)

Something borrowed (rent)

The Half of It (Netflix)

Palm Springs (Hulu)

27 Dresses (Hulu)

The Prince & Me (max)

To All the Boys (1st one only) (Netflix)

Ticket to Paradise (Prime)

Red, White & Royal Blue (prime)

Bride Wars (max)

Crazy, Stupid, Love (rent)

13 Going On 30 (Netflix/hoopla)

Small Axe: Lovers Rock (Prime)

The Worst Person In The World (Hulu)

Holidate (Netflix)

Notting Hill (prime)

10 Things I Hate About You (Disney+)

No Hard Feelings (Netflix)

Spoiler Alert (Prime/Peacock)

Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)

Bros (Prime/Peacock)

Rye Lane (Hulu)

The Proposal (peacock)

How to Lose a Guy in 10 days (paramount+)

[helloitshaley]

Haley's Horror Recs

Happy Earth Wind and Fire day!

FRANKENHOOKER

Horror Comedy

After a freak lawnmower accident kills a medical school dropout's fiance, he goes to great lengths to bring her back. Unfortunately he was only able to salvage her head, so to build the rest of her body he starts murdering, you guessed it, sex workers.

You should watch if: You like a campy movie, because thats all this is its pure camp. You don't mind a movie where the narrator just talks the whole time (be prepared for him to just never shut up a la Seven Year Itch) You want to just watch something silly.

Available to watch on AMC+, Shudder, Peacock, Vudu, Tubi, Pluto Tv, Freevee

(If you like this try; Re-Animator, Bride of Chucky, Freddy VS Jason, Return of the Living Dead, Shaun of the Dead)

[interview-project]

Cable/TV/Serial

Naomi’s family first got a television when she was in the third grade and living in Collinsville, Oklahoma. It was the late 1950s. The family would gather to watch TV in the evenings together after dinner. She did remember using rabbit ears, but they had very good reception. She recalled visiting a friend for a sleepover and thinking that “they just moved their ears way more than we had to. I didn’t think that they were very far out of town, but they must’ve been.” She remembered watching Mighty Mouse on Saturday mornings with her siblings, and enjoying it. She also recalled how her family would watch Ed Sullivan’s show on Sunday nights. When I asked her about Walter Cronkite, she said that “Oh yes! My dad liked his show a lot, and he just had a voice you could trust. You felt like he was giving you the facts, no opinions.”

Below is an image of Walter Cronkite. Image source here.

Naomi recalled that my mother gave them their first DVR, and that it was pretty handy for recording some of the PBS shows that she liked to watch. However, she didn’t watch very much TV at home, and doesn’t have any shows now that she feels like she needs to keep up with. “Oh not really no. I prefer to have the radio on, you know, when I’m cleaning and stuff. I think that maybe if Norman [her husband, my great uncle] had been able to see better near the end, then maybe. But he would kinda feel left out, you know, if we were watching something and he hadn’t seen it before [he lost his vision].” 

She used to have DirecTV and cable, but now has neither. She felt that the bill was too high for how much she was using it, and now uses her smart TV’s free options, like Tubi or Pluto. She does have some shows on DVDs, like NCIS and my grandmother’s old Downton Abbey collection. “Your Pogi [what I called my grandmother], she really liked two things: DVDs and wrapping paper! [...] I think after we did her estate sale I took a couple of her TV shows. Your mom got Grey’s Anatomy and I have her Downton Abbey. And Tammie [one of her daughters] gave me a couple seasons of NCIS, but I don’t have the most recent ones. I don't really watch a lot of TV anyway, you know I prefer to read.”

Below are images of Downton Abbey and NCIS DVDs. Original sources here and here.

[ohheinc]

Streaming services - A Rant

I genuinely don't like streaming services at this point. Just the amount out there feels like they made watching a movie/series more difficult than it was when Netflix was the main service.

For reference, i legally have access to multiple services, those being: Netflix, Hulu, HBOMax, Disney+, Peacock (which don't use nor have the premium service), Tubi, Pluto tv, and back home I can use Plex and Amazon Prime.

Thats a lot of services isnt it? (That i dont pay for..)

So seeing how i have all of these, why can i never find the one movie i want. Or its not on the same services.

Take Kung Fu Panda. The first movie is on Hulu or HBO Max but the third is on Netflix. The second can only be rented through some other site like Youtube. Rio is a Blusky animation which Disney bought so you would think its on Disney+. The first is, but you need HBO Max to watch the second.

I should not have to play virtual hop scotch just to watch a series of movies. They even do it with TV shows like how Tuca & Burtie was a Netflix show, got canceled then got revived by Adult Swim so you need Netflix just for the first season and HBO for the rest.

What's worse is that there is no guarantee that the show or movie you want is even going to stay. Back when Netflix was the only big service, if something wasn't there that was that. But now you have to check Google to see which one its on (which can be wrong, I once looked up a movie that was said to be on Hulu and it was gone.) Plus with HBO just banning numerous of its shows to the point where you have to pirate it just to watch it because its no where else digitally (or maybe even physically) you have no safety that your shows will be here forever. (Disney maybe but i think some stuff is still in the vault).

At this point, its easier to pirate than to try and be a good citizen without either breaking your wallets or being disappointed.

I didnt even mention how many good shows just get canceled before it has a chance to truly shine (Netflix looking at you).

Honestly there is probably more I could say.

[mouseratz]

also if you wanna cut down on subscriptions, they have ads but stuff like Tubi and Pluto and freevee have pretty nice catalogues without even making you log in. Sure, a lot of it is older or obscure, but it's still really not bad TV, so unless you have a newer show you've been feverishly anticipating you might just be fine that way. I'm not anti pirating but it feels like a lot of work and stresses me out so I don't like to do it unless it's something i really really want to watch.

[samdyke]

@fromthedeskofcripslock well! i’m a horror junkie thats literally all i watch, so i can only rlly speak to that specifically </3 i started with all the big names and watched the first originals and if i liked them, went thru whole franchises. if you have a fav actor or even just one you were like man, they were really good in that last role, go to their imdb/letterboxd and see if anything else theyre in looks good. directors or writers too! i do a lot of searches like “best underrated 80s horror” or “underrated teen slasher horror” and usually at this point in my horror watching thats still not niche enough, but sometimes it kicks up something good. reddit has some good recommendation threads. i also love going on tubi/peacock/pluto/etc and going in the horror genre and scrolling around, you find a lot of things youve never heard of! that works with streaming sites too, just put a random number in the page= part of the url and see whats on that page. get on letterboxd and connect w your friends/people who have similar taste in movies and see what theyre watching, what theyve given good reviews to, etc!

once you have enough stuff in your watchlist, you can just shuffle it when you dont know what to watch, or set it to some general parameter like 2000s or no comedies etc

i can also recommend horror movies for basically any kind of niche interest or aesthetic or subgenre if horror is at all your thing :-)

you should get a serializd

it would never get updated i dont watch tee vee </3