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An End to Streaming?
“Why Don’t You Have Netflix Yet?” or “Ever Since I Started Streaming, I’ve Saved So Much Money on DVDs!” These were the comments when Netflix first emerged, and they didn’t particularly excite me. We had no interest in Netflix because there was nothing on it that we watched. So, jokingly, I said, “If Star Trek…
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The Boston Strangler: Journalist Investigates Killings
On Thursdays, we watch a lot of true crime documentaries. Not because I particularly enjoy them, but despite that, I watch them with interest. Consequently, I’ve also started watching more movies based on true crimes lately. So when The Boston Strangler came up (as a film), it seemed intriguing to me. Fortunately, it’s not just…
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Doctor Who: longest running SF show
Formerly, before the internet, I used to read a lot and watch a lot of television. That has all changed now, thanks to the internet and growing up. But there’s still one program, one series, where my guy and I sit down to watch. And that’s Doctor Who, on BBC1, on Saturday evenings. Doctor Who…
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Weekly Watch #5
This week, not many new series. On Sunday, we’re finally diving into the third season of an old TV series on disc. And Saturday remains Star Trek night. Our new series on Sunday turns out to be a hit, and I’ve managed to squeeze in a spot in our TV schedule for… a very old…
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Wrexham: portrait of a Welsh Town
Football! But it’s more than that in the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham. Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ‘buy’ a football team and this could have gone terribly wrong. After all, what do Americans know about European football? Nothing! But it’s not about the success or the money that comes with owning a…
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Looking forward to new TV shows #2
Exciting new TV series are on the horizon, and I’ve handpicked a few, coincidentally all falling in the realm of fantasy!
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Weekly Watch #4
We’ve added some new series to our schedule again. It’s still challenging to stick to the schedule when you have so many exciting series to watch. So, the schedule remains much the same, but occasionally something sneaks in! On Mondays and Sundays, we now have two new series. Read on!
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Weekend Film Tips #1: Music!
There’s nothing better than finding time on the weekend to watch a movie. But sometimes, it’s hard to navigate through the countless streaming options. While it may be easy to find something enjoyable in your DVD/Blu-ray collection, where can you stream the best films? I’m here to give you three tips that can help you…
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Coco, let’s celebrate life
Coco is an incredibly cute family film. It’s a Pixar/Disney movie filled with catchy music and vibrant animation. However, the subject matter of the film isn’t typically associated with being cozy, fun, and cheerful in the Netherlands. It’s about death. How wonderful it is to use this film as a springboard to discuss such a…
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The World According to Jeff Goldblum
If you have kept up with our Weekly Watch list, you know that Thursdays are for documentary watching. The World According to Jeff Goldblum is such a delightful, simple, yet entertaining series of short episodes about everyday topics. Coffee, dogs, birthdays — every time, I’m amazed by Jeff’s ability to look at things from a…