You will be amazed

[DouginUtah]

Bibby,

Have you ever tried Netflix or Redbox? (Since you mentioned WalMart which probably has a Redbox.)

[Bibbyman]

Bibby,

Have you ever tried Netflix or Redbox? (Since you mentioned WalMart which probably has a Redbox.)

No, we've not tried those.  How well do they work?

We have hunted up some old movies we've wanted on TCM and Barnes & Noble web sites.  Even Wal-Mart sometimes has better prices on popular movies on the web site than in stores.  A lot wider selection too.

I seen a documentary on TV about making Avatar and the technology was very impressive.  I'm not into what looked to be science fiction or fancily movies.  Maybe a good western!  Now you're talking.  But I can't see how they'll ever be able to come up to John Ford standards so I'll still be disappointed.

Some 20 years ago we were down in Orlando and went to Epcot Center.  The thing that just blew me away was the Chinese pavilion.  They had a 360 screen and you stood and watched the action or views that completely surround you.  WOW!

[DouginUtah]

No, we've not tried those.  How well do they work?

A few years ago I had Netflix and it ended up costing less than a dollar a movie--mainly because my distribution center is in Salt Lake City, so I had one day delivery service by USPS. The trick is to get the movie mailed back the day after you receive it.

Currently I only use Redbox. Cost for me is probably less than 50¢ per movie as I use free movie rental codes (good for first Monday of the month-- www.insideredbox.com) and McDonald's free codes. Rent today and it has to be back before 9:00 pm tomorrow.

If you do decide to use Redbox, the first movie will be free if you use a code good only for first time users (breakroom or freedvd, usually).

[DR Buck]

We have hunted up some old movies we've wanted on TCM and Barnes & Noble web sites.  Even Wal-Mart sometimes has better prices on popular movies on the web site than in stores.  A lot wider selection too.

Bibby,

Try the following for old classic movies.   I've had good success with both sites and they're cheap too.  ;D


www.cduniverse.com
www.hamiltonbook.com

[Bibbyman]

We have hunted up some old movies we've wanted on TCM and Barnes & Noble web sites.  Even Wal-Mart sometimes has better prices on popular movies on the web site than in stores.  A lot wider selection too.

Bibby,

Try the following for old classic movies.   I've had good success with both sites and they're cheap too.  ;D


www.cduniverse.com
www.hamiltonbook.com

Thanks!  I added the CD Universe to my favorites.  Mary has the Hamilton Books bookmarked.  Maybe she knows they have movies, maybe not.

[thecfarm]

Bibbyman,I have Netflix.I'm on the plan that they send you 3 movies at a time.I think about $18 a month.We have a center close by,2 days or 3 at the most is normal to send and get a movie.We just did Redbox.We live about 15 minutes from town.Not a big deal in distance,but sometimes we don't leave the farm for 2-3 days.With Netflix we can decide what to watch right at home not stand in front of a redbox for 15 minutes. Well the wife does that.We right into the movie thing now with snow on the ground and dark at 4:30.

[Bibbyman]

Don't the Netflix ad say $9.00/mo and never a late fee?  I'll have to pay attention I guess.

[Mr Mom]

Bibbyman.... that price is for one movie. There is another price for two movies and another price for three movies. Three is the most you can get.
I have had movies for a month and never a late charge. you will not get another movie untill you send one back.
We use to get three movies but went to one when summer comes.
If i send out on mon i will get one by wed.
Sometimes it takes longer beacuse the movie comes from another netflix place.
Had one come from TEXAS
Hope this helps
Thanks Alot Mr Mom

[Bibbyman]

Well,  I opted out of going to see Avatar. 

The girls with all their visiting on their mother's side over Christmas hadn't seen it yet.  Tomorrow is the first day back to school so Alex put the big press on Mary to take them. She won so off they went to the matinee.

I win!  I get to set at home in the quiet putting together a puzzle and watching the last half of "The Egg and I".  Another old classic is coming on now.  I'll have to see what it is.

8)

[Roxie]

You've missed your opportunity to give your grandaughters your opinion on any political or moral aspects of the movie. 

I ask my six year old grandson about TV shows or movies that he watches.  I sit and watch them so I'm familiar with what he's seeing.  Nothing like a Saturday dusting the living room, watching Phineas and Furb.  :D

[Bibbyman]

Well,  I wasn't needed.  They got there and the line was too long or something so they watched "Alvin and the Chipmunks - the Squeakual".

[Warbird]

So what are Alvin's political leanings, anyhow?  ;D

[Sprucegum]

I saw Avatar and I was Amazed and Delighted - no not by the moral and political bludgeoning  ;D  I shrugged that off as more of the same we get every day in our news here  : My redneck children and I made jokes about it 

The progress in 3-D is what I liked and I am looking forward to that technology being applied to a good story  ???

[SwampDonkey]

The progress in 3-D is what I liked and I am looking forward to that technology being applied to a good story  ???

That's the one and only reason I would enjoy watching a movie, for a good story. I don't go for the graphic extravaganza. That's what has kept me away from most of the new sci-fi along with way too much drama. It's like watching soaps in outter space now and I can't even follow it at all.

[Dan_Shade]

that's how I felt about Jurrassic Park, SD.

[SPIKER]

The progress in 3-D is what I liked and I am looking forward to that technology being applied to a good story  ???

That's the one and only reason I would enjoy watching a movie, for a good story. I don't go for the graphic extravaganza.

I felt the story line was excellent.   
The Political BS wasnt really an issue with me as there has always been one culture more advanced bullying around another culture...   It is still happening here on earth today...  not to mention those other planets with the same problems ;)

Mark

[Cedarman]

As I watched the movie, emminent domain came to mind.  Just look what is happening right now in the state of Washington next to the airport.
Oh Yeah, what a feast for the eyes that movie was.

[SPIKER]

As I watched the movie, eminent domain came to mind.  Just look what is happening right now in the state of Washington next to the airport.
Oh Yeah, what a feast for the eyes that movie was.

eminent domain came to mind.  Ya that is the latest one that locally has been a problem, cities using that to wipe out hole communities and build shopping malls...   lots of state & local governments are using that one...   or at least trying to...   who ever thought that a shopping mall was a requirement for the social benefit for the town/city?

mark

[Frickman]

I went to a matinee show today. I had three observations:

1. The actress who played Trudy is the spitting image of one of my hay customers. No kidding.

2. The tree was incredible. How many board feet do you think was in it?

3. The graphics were great, it is incredible what they can do these days.

The movie is worth going to see just for the 3D experience. As for the plot itself, I think it was fairly mediocre, but not really that bad either. I can do without most of the bad language though.

[Ralph_C]

Haven't been to a movie since 1974. May go see this one.  Probably costs more than the $1.50 I paid in 74.

[beenthere]

Ralph
Was that "Ben Hur" ??   ;D ;D

[Ralph_C]

"Poseidon Adventure"

[Brad_S.]

Haven't been to a movie since 1974. May go see this one.  Probably costs more than the $1.50 I paid in 74.

Move the decimal point one unit to the right and add another zero on the end and you will have the price of the 3D version. :D
Double that if you planned on getting popcorn and a soda.

[DouginUtah]

In Logan, UT, $7.00 for the 3-D showing. Had to get in line one hour early to get the best seats in the theater.

[SPIKER]

In Logan, UT, $7.00 for the 3-D showing. Had to get in line one hour early to get the best seats in the theater.

You must have went to the Tuesday matinee like we did! :D  It would have been close to 850 for the friday night showing maybe more...

Mark