tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321134829069086485.post458059916891843869..comments2024-02-21T02:07:17.268-05:00Comments on Cultureshark: Streaming Video Power Rankings: Week 20Rick Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11341452515020374640noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321134829069086485.post-29076861945703522772016-08-17T15:29:04.741-04:002016-08-17T15:29:04.741-04:00Thank you for the kind words! I may give Amazon sh...Thank you for the kind words! I may give Amazon short shrift sometimes because 1) I don't have it and 2) It's just so tough to track legitimate content on there. When I have had Prime, one of my big joys has been scrolling through in search of those B-pictures. I didn't know those were all expiring, but maybe they will be renewed. <br /><br />You make a good point about Netflix licensing some of that (and similar content) years ago, then just letting it go and not bothering to replace it. I worry that there will be no streaming outlet for that kind of material. Somehow I am not optimistic that the upcoming Filmstruck will make room for those low-budget flicks amongst the Luis Bunuels and the Truffauts.Rick Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11341452515020374640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321134829069086485.post-11509628637524665122016-08-17T02:00:49.201-04:002016-08-17T02:00:49.201-04:00Just noticed that hundreds of titles on Amazon Pri...Just noticed that hundreds of titles on Amazon Prime are expiring at the end of August. Many Paramount titles (including my beloved Republic B-westerns) and most of the MGM titles (American-International and Ed Cahn United Artists epics) are included. What am I going to watch while I'm on the treadmill? There's still lots of other B pics on the service but most of those are crappy 16mm prints that are splicy and dupey. Any chance that any of these will be renewed or move to another service? Most of these USED to be on Netflix years ago. <br />Love your streaming power ranking column. I look forward to your posts on any and all topics.John Hnoreply@blogger.com