Et tu, Netflix? Besides offering a great product with enormous selection, Netflix has gained legions of loyal customers over the years because of the perception this company was different. It was fair. It didn’t nickel and dime customers with late fees or hidden charges. It addressed problems quickly when customers complained. It wasn’t …
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MoviePass.com: $50 a Month to Go to the Movies As Many Times As You Want
Especially during the hot and humid days of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to go to the movies in icily air-conditioned comfort as much as you want—without paying for tickets each and every visit? A new startup allows …
The Wishful Environmentalism of Cars 2
Cars 2 opened to lukewarm reviews and a smash box office, taking in $66 million domestically and another $42 million internationally during its opening weekend. The film’s ability to transcend unusually tepid reviews is clearly …
“Parents spend thousands and thousands of dollars to send their kids to school to finger-paint.”
Is a 3-D Movie Really Worth an Extra $5?
Generally speaking, movie goers love special effects. For an action film in which giant robots come to life and battle for the earth’s survival, it’s a safe assumption that the more special effects, the better. But what if …
It’s a Deal: $1 Tickets to Family Movies This Summer
Tickets to family-friendly G- and PG-rated movies cost just $1 apiece at Regal Entertainment Group theaters this summer. Admission to films such as “Megamind,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” “Charlotte’s Web,” and “Karate Kid” is just $1 …
Like It or Not, This Is the Year You’re Supposed to Upgrade to a 3-D TV
It doesn't matter if you're not a fan of 3-D at the movie theater, let alone in your living room. 3-D TVs are coming!
Post-Recession Lingo: Need-to-Know Phrases for Today’s Consumers
Adding to the list of post-recession terms such as “unbanked” (individuals without checking or savings accounts), “anti-dowry” (student loan debt holding you back from getting married or buying a house), and “Groupon remorse” …
It’s a Deal: 4 AMC Theatre Movie Tickets for $24
Group-buying specialist BuyWithMe has a new national promotion, in which $24 buys four Silver Experience tickets—good for a regular movie showing, with 3-D, IMAX, and other premium services costing extra—at AMC Theatres around the country. Tickets must be purchased by May 31, there’s a limit of one four-pack per customer, and …
DVDs in the ‘Disney Vault’: B.S. Manipulative Marketing at its Best (Worst?)
Every now and again, Disney pulls movies out of the marketplace and places them out of consumer reach in the vaunted “Disney Vault.” On the surface, this makes no sense: Why would a company, which obviously makes money by selling …
Would You Go See a Bad Movie if a Ticket Only Cost $5?
“Does it make more sense economically to screen a movie to a half-empty theater if everyone pays $10, or to a full theater if everyone pays $5?”
It’s a Deal: Half-Price DVD Rental from Redbox
On Thursday, April 14, use the promo code THURSDAY to get 50¢ off a one-night rental from DVD kiosk operator Redbox. The offer is valid through midnight, and gets you half off the usual $1 DVD rental rate, or 50¢ off of Blu-Ray DVDs that normally rent for $1.50 nightly.
