Netflix has implemented a Friend's Page feature where you and your friends can share ratings and recommendations on the movies you're renting. I'd really like to get in on this. I often have a hard time trying to pick out movies for my queue. If you have an account and would like to share the wealth of your movie-watching knowledge, let me know.
[via Slashdot] Google Groups lists its 20 Year Archive of Usenet Timeline featuring some interesting first-posts dating back to 1981. My favorites include First mention of MTV ('82), First mention of a compact disc ('82), First "Me too" post ('83), and First discussion about "New Coke" ('85).
largehearted boy had a link a few days ago to this band, Tungsten74, who have posted the theme music to the Nintendo classic Metroid. Looks like they're planning to cover it. Anyway, it reminded me of this remix electronic/IDM artist Lexaunculpt did a few years ago, which may or may not be the track “Samus” on the Children of Mu compilation. I dunno—I haven't heard that one.
+ One of my favorite records of 2004 was The Concretes' self-titled debut album, so I decided to pick up their first full-length, Boyoubetterunow, a CD released on UP records which compiles two of their EPs. I somehow got it in my head that this record was out of print, an idea reaffirmed by this auction I found. Before considering a bid, I decided to do a little more research. I soon discovered that this “VERY RARE OOP CD” is available from Sub Pop for $10. The auction, starting at $29.99 and ending with a winning bid of $55.55, was a complete sham. This guy (let's call him Hugh...Hugh Jashol) completely lied (whether he intentionally lied or not is beside the point). Scams on eBay??! Shocking, I know. I'm just saying this as a reminder: be careful and always research that shit. For my five minutes of extra Googling, I got a reasonably-priced copy in a timely manner and without the hassle of waiting for some goon to get off his ass and go to the post office.
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I downloaded a little bit of the Concretes yesterday. The singer sounds like the singer from Mazzy Star. I like the diversity of their sound.
Netflix sounds cool, but I think we only rent one movie per month from the video store, and we've got a ton of DVDs (Wonder Woman, Homicide, Seinfeld) to watch from Christmas.
Yeah, she does sound a bit like Hope Sandoval, especially on the more mellow songs. If you listen closely, though, you can hear her Swedish accent.
I like Netflix, but sometimes I feel I'm not getting my money's worth. I keep movies for far too long (I've a few titles for over a month). You have to rent at least 5-6 movies a month to justify the subscription fees. It's definitely not for the casual, once-in-a-while movie renter.
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