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6 days ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
Netflix made several big announcements at its recent Tudum up-front event. There was plenty of excitement surrounding the return of their hit shows, such as One Piece and Stranger Things, but while television may be a strong suit for the streaming service, it also announced several amazing-looking original films for us to swoon over. There’s plenty for Netflix to boast about this year, with many familiar faces.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
It would be tough to argue that the best value for a streaming service is paying nothing. After all, there are many services to choose from, and it’s challenging to determine which ones are worth paying for. But with a solid range of free and even FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) services available nowadays, it's easier than ever to feel like you're making off like a bandit.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
The 1980s were a unique time for sitcoms. With barriers broken by shows like All in the Family and The Jeffersons, TV audiences were ready for more enticing TV shows in the multi-camera format. It wasn’t only wholesome families gracing the screen, but employee ensembles, clever teenagers, elderly friends, and even puppets. While the sitcoms were varied and distinct, it can be a challenge to find the best ones that encapsulate the era.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
Debuting in 2001, Adult Swim made itself known right from its live-action intro: “All kids out of the pool!” The late-night block of Cartoon Network shows catered to adults seeking something edgier, more hilarious, and action-oriented than reruns of The Flintstones and Jonny Quest. For being so divergent and leading the charge in adult animation, "the block" became a favorite of the college crowd.
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1 week ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
Japanese animation has become so prevalent in American pop culture that it’s easy to forget the days when it was a niche phenomenon. Before the age of streaming, you’d have to wait months for the latest anime to be translated into English. Nowadays, you can get anime translations the same day they air in Japan. While streaming platforms like Crunchyroll have granted us easy access to the newest anime, they haven’t forgotten the classics.
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2 weeks ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
The 2010s might have been the end of Saturday morning network cartoons, but it was also the dawn of a new age. Cartoons of the 2010s turned to cable and streaming. With fewer restraints, it was a chance to make cartoons capable of far more than selling some toys and cramming in a moral lesson. Cartoons of this era could tell better stories, feature better animation, and provide better representation for marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+ community.
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2 weeks ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
The Criterion Channel is usually excellent at coming up with timely collections, and they haven’t disappointed this month. For June, the industry-renowned film distribution company and streaming service has covered several bases for summer fare, including films centering around swimming pools and a stellar selection of queer cinema to celebrate Pride Month. Criterion is also paying tribute to Gene Hackman by featuring some of the best classic films of the late actor's career.
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2 weeks ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
The age of streaming hasn’t diminished the appeal of physical media. If anything, the limitations of streaming services have made the perks of owning a Blu-ray more apparent. There’s no worrying about whether or not the movie will be available on a streaming service (or anywhere online) if you own a physical copy. Another major draw for physical media is the quality of the film’s presentation, for both the disc and box art.
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3 weeks ago | 
wmtv15news.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A recent 15 Investigates report detailed just how long it took Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor, or OIM, to get going. We also shared the frustration some council members had over the delay. After WMTV’s report aired, a member of the OIM reached out and made it clear: They are working towards police reform and have recommendations for Madison’s Police Department. So 15 Investigates decided to get an inside look at the work done so far.
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3 weeks ago | 
howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
Westerns have been a staple of cinema since the medium began. Saying the genre’s prevalence in the mid-20th century was akin to superhero movies now would be a vast understatement. There were many films of gunslinging heroes, rambling anti-heroes, and vicious bandits of the American frontier. With such a rich history, it can be daunting to pick which Westerns to watch. The good news is that you can find most classic Westerns on Tubi, completely free of charge.
