When I was younger I went to a nature camp that was held in the middle of a wildlife preserve in West VA (cue the inevitable dueling banjos).  About once a session those attending...counselors included...would split into two groups, traipse out to a huge field surrounded by woods and once two people from opposite teams had staked the goal, commence an epic game of Capture The Flag.

By "epic" I mean that the game didn't end until the flag was captured and, most importantly, there was…

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This episode the Top 5, binge watching TV shows, Netflix's new model, new shows to watch, The Walking Dead, Pillow Fight, the future is NOW, and a great email section featuring a petition to bring back old school Sesame Street.…

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Rating-Matinee'     Now this movie might sound like the stupidest movie in the world when you hear its story: Abraham Lincoln basically grabs an axe and decides to go out and kill vampires. But believe me when I say that once you get past its stupid premise, the movie becomes so much fun.…

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Saw 7 is to Saw what Jason X is to Friday the 13th. 7 years 7 movies ranging from ground breaking to pure shit, this ain't ground breaking. Saw 7 is a cheaply made badly written film with forgetable characters a few sub plots that end in a crappy place and a final absolute resolution to the Saw Franchise. This is a good thing that they're ending it but a bad thing they're ending it on such a bad note.

 

The Leads are, Jill Tuck(Jigsaw's ex wife), Hoffman(Jigsaw's #1 who's taken…

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Source: Netflix

Netflix recently ignited an inferno of fan revolt with their announcement that they would be splitting their two main areas of business - online streaming of films and direct-to-home DVD rentals -…

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Source: THR

The times they are a-changin'. It's no secret that video-on-demand and online streaming video sites are the new big thing. Maybe it's due to skyrocketing ticket prices (thanks again 3D!),…

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Netflix is the best thing to happen for home entertainment since HBO. The video store was great but the convenience of Netflix trumps it hands down. Having DVD’s mailed out to people’s houses was a great idea that put them ahead of the game and is even putting some video chains out of business, even Blockbuster is struggling to keep up.

 

Easily the greatest thing that Netflix has done is their Instant Streaming feature. While their selection isn’t as vast as their collection…

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Source:Variety



Blockbuster may potentially close 960 stores by the end of next year says Variety. Ever since the introduction of Netflix and similar video rental sites, Blockbuster has been struggling, so in an attempt to not lose too much money, they want to cut 22% of their USA stores.



Blockbuster has already closed 276 stores this year,thats already… Continue

I dont know where I should rent movies, Blockbuster or Netflix? ? I put them on idiotblvd.com

You guys should help me , go vote at idiotblvd.com ( I put netflix VS blockbuster)

I will go for the one with the most votes .

thanks.....cant wait for results !!! oh its www.idiotblvd.com

Choker asked:



ok so I heard you own a video store, what tips could you give to someone who would like to do something similar?



First of all, I don't actually own a video store. Once upon a time I worked in one. Okay two. Fine I worked in three, and once upon a time lasted for like six and a half years. So yeah. I know a thing or two about video stores. But I've never owned one. And I'll tell ya why. I could read the writing on the wall a LONG time ago. Back in 2000,… Continue