In The Queue is a weekly guide to what's good in the world of Netflix, Amazon VOD, Hulu, and other streaming video services. Moreover, it's also a discussion about the future of media, through the lens of two cord cutters.
Looking forward to the new Great Gatsby movie? Don't see it in theaters without listening to our In the Queue review and discussion of the critically-panned 1974 version. Also on this episode: Broadcast TV's nightmare, Youtube channels as podcasts, an Onion TV show, and more!Show Notes:Linked: Broadcast TV’s Nightmare | MovieByteArticle: Homemade Bullet Time | MovieByteCineFix - Subscribe! - YouTubeAmazon.com: Onion News Empire [HD]: Season 1, Episode 1 "Pilot [HD]": Amazon Instant VideoTu [...]
This week: The Eureka pilot. In the news portion of the show TJ and Alex discuss the ongoing Aero v. networks dispute as well as Netflix's goal to become the new HBO.Show Notes:CBS invests in streaming video company in response to Aereo threat | The VergeCBS CEO the latest to threaten dropping broadcast TV in response to Aereo | The VergeWatch Hemlock Grove Online | NetflixNetflix is now larger than HBO, now offers $12 family plan | 9to5MacWatch Braveheart Online | NetflixWatch The Great Ga [...]
After wrapping up last week's discussion about across the pond media, TJ and Alex riff on Hannibal, Oblivion and of course, Sherlock: A Study in Pink. Show Notes:12: Across the Pond Media w/ Myke Hurley - Que BroadcastingBoxeeArticle: Stream Entire ‘Oblivion’ Score Right Here | MovieByteLinked: Watch Full ‘Hannibal’ Pilot on Hulu | MovieByte"Sherlock" A Study in Pink (TV episode 2010) - IMDbWatch Sherlock Online | NetflixWatch The Hunger Games Online | NetflixWatch [...]
How do the Brits consume their online video? I have no idea, but esteemed 5by5 host Myke Hurley does, which is why he joins me this week for a discussion about online media from across the pond. We discuss Freeview, BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Vdio and more. Thanks again to Myke for coming on the show; TJ should be back next with with regularly scheduled episodes. Show Notes: Freeview | HomeHow do TV detector vans work? Do they know what channel you''re watching, or just that you have the TV on? | Not [...]
After a short hiatus, TJ and Alex are back talking about 3D woes, Wreck-it Ralph, and of course, House of Cards. Show Notes:Top Gun (1986) - from instantwatcher.comLinked: ‘Top Gun’ IMAX 3D Trailer | MovieByteMovies Streaming/On Demand This Week: 'Wreck-It Ralph,' 'Anna Karenina' & More - Film.comHouse of Cards (TV Series 2013– ) - IMDbHouse of Cards (U.S. TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWatch The Hunt for Red October Online | NetflixWatch Downfall Online [...]
This week, TJ and Alex finish up the Revolution Mega-Series, discuss Redbox's streaming future and the business model behind House of Cards. Show Notes:Is Netflix’s Full Season Release Strategy a Smart Business Model? | /FilmArticle: Video On Demand - Feb 5, 2013 | MovieByteLinked: Netflix Full Season Release Strategy | MovieByteXbox 360 will be the exclusive launch console for Redbox Instant | The Verge"Revolution" Nobody's Fault But Mine (TV episode 2012) - IMDbWatch House of Cards Onlin [...]
This week TJ and I discussed the Star Wars franchise's next chapter, How I Met Your Mother, episodes 8 and 9 of Revolution, and more. Enjoy! Show Notes:Linked: Fox and NBC order Pilots from Bad Robot (J.J. Abrams) | MovieByteArticle: Editorial: J.J. Abrams - What Does it Mean? | MovieByteArticle: Twitter Reacts to Abrams Directing ‘Star Wars’ | MovieByteLinked: The Onion: Humans Experiencing Actual Emotion Over J.J. | MovieByteRevolution: Ties that BindRevolution: KashmirWatch Captai [...]