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by Oldgringo
Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:24 pm
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Topic: Hasta la Vista, Netflix
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Re: Hasta la Vista, Netflix

UpTheIrons wrote:
Oldgringo wrote:
UpTheIrons wrote:They recently added Mad Men, which we'd never seen, but are hooked on now.
Speaking of cable TV shows, we could not wait for the next episode of "West Wing" or "Boston Legal" from NetFlix. We refuse to be abused by endless TV commercials. We've heard that "Mad Men" is equally good sans commercial interuption. We'll see?
I've only seen bits of "West Wing" and only a handful of "Boston Legal" episodes since we basically bailed on TV a few years ago. I'd like to get back into watching "Boston Legal", but I didn't know it was on Netflix - I'll queue it up post haste!

"Mad Men" certainly has it's soap opera-y elements, but I like it for the historical references and attention to detail (one episode with scenes in the local Roman Catholic church had the correct color paraments for the time in which the events depicted were happening). Plus, the writing is just plain enjoyable.
Regardless of political leanings, check out "West Wing", the fictional issues of yesteryear in this TV series are the exact same real life issues of today. There is nothing new under the sun, only the names and faces change. "Boston Legal" is fantastic!

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by Oldgringo
Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:20 pm
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Topic: Hasta la Vista, Netflix
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Re: Hasta la Vista, Netflix

UpTheIrons wrote:I've had the streaming-only version of Netflix for the last 3 months or so. We've been happy with it, and have used it to catch up on more cable TV shows than movies (although I did have a shlocky horror weekend a while back - Toxic Avenger I - IV, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Waxwork, Class of Nuke 'Em High I - III), and the kids love it for the goofy Disney kids shows and "Phineas and Ferb" (which is actually quite good).

They recently added Mad Men, which we'd never seen, but are hooked on now. Breaking Bad looked interesting, so I'll have to check it out, too, after all the recommendations.

Since I've never experienced the DVD version of Netflix, and have paid only $8/mo, I've been very happy. Just have to finish all the Starz-related stuff before February when it drops off the service.
Speaking of cable TV shows, we could not wait for the next episode of "West Wing" or "Boston Legal" from NetFlix. We refuse to be abused by endless TV commercials. We've heard that "Mad Men" is equally good sans commercial interuption. We'll see?
by Oldgringo
Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:43 pm
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Topic: Hasta la Vista, Netflix
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Re: Hasta la Vista, Netflix

tbrown wrote:
n5wd wrote:Well, I hope you enjoy all the old movies that you get with streaming. Until they start showing some of the newer content, for me at least, going with the Blue-Ray DVD option was best.
Some people would rather watch Casablanca than Transformers. Celebrate diversity!
:iagree: ...a whole lot. A little nekid and a lot of cussin' goes a long way.
by Oldgringo
Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:47 pm
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Topic: Hasta la Vista, Netflix
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Re: Hasta la Vista, Netflix

We reactivated our NetFix today. :clapping: Unlimited 2 DVD's for $12/month! What's not to like about that?

$12 buys 3 gallons of diesel...on a good day and the nearest real picture show is 50 miles away. Y'all do the math. Oh? Did I mention, snacks, drinks and projector control?
by Oldgringo
Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:37 pm
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Topic: Hasta la Vista, Netflix
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Re: Hasta la Vista, Netflix

tbrown wrote:
Oldgringo wrote:Two dvd's at a time for $12/month. What's not to like about that?
Nothing if they have the titles you want and they're available without a long wait.

Thanks, I was beginning to think there was something wrong with us. :clapping:

We're okay with NetFlix and its change now that we know that streaming is not mandatory. Our monthly bill actually halved and we're okay with that too.
by Oldgringo
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:18 pm
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Topic: Hasta la Vista, Netflix
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Views: 8184

Re: Hasta la Vista, Netflix

Two dvd's at a time for $12/month. What's not to like about that?

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