Mr. Robot thinks it’s over and Deadwood gets grumpy.
00:27 – Winter Movie Draft 2017
05:24 – Mr. Robot (307)
14:58 – Deadwood (102)
It’s Spoilerin’ Time 197
Mr. Robot goes somewhere, but where? Deadwood give us that old Harlan feeling. Brian and Bryce gush about Coco.
00:47 – Winter Movie Draft 2017
03:46 – Coco
13:41 – Future Man (101)
17:47 – Mr. Robot (307)
24:23 – Deadwood (101)
Cordkillers 197 – Kibbles in My Keyboard
New plans for Marvel, Plex can delete commercials from your DVR recordings, and we check in on the gear and services we use to watch our stuff.
CordKillers: Ep. 197 – Kibbles in My Keyboard
Recorded: November 27 2017
Guest: None
Intro Video
Primary Target
How to Watch
- Tom’s device report or Why I still need a Roku even though I find myself using Apple TV more and more.
What to Watch
- Why Eileen and Tom seemed to have started “collecting” movies again.
What We’re Watching
- Brian: Deadwood, Mr. Robot, Future man (101-103), Jim and Andy, all of HBO’s High Maintenance from 2016, Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Tom: Supergirl, The Flash, Deadwood, Mr. Robot (307), Justice League, Future Man (101)
- On the Lookout: Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father
Front Lines
- House of Cards ‘hopes to resume soon’ – without Kevin Spacey
– Production on House of Cards season six is expected to resume December 8 without Kevin Spacey. Writers have been working during the hiatus, presumably to figure out what to do with Spacey’s character, Frank Underwood. - Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige says the next 20 Marvel films will be ‘completely different’
– Marvel has 22 films from the release of Iron Man to the end of Phase Three with a fourth Avengers film in 2019. But in an interview with Vanity Fair, Kevin Feige said “we’ve got another 20 movies on the docket that are completely different from anything that’s come before — intentionally.” As well as “There will be two distinct periods. Everything before Avengers 4 and everything after.” The only films acknowledged in this fourth phase are Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy sequels. - Plex’s DVR now lets you skip the commercials… by removing them for you
– Plex confirmed to TechCrunch that it is a rolling out a feature for it’s over-the-air DVR function that will automatically remove commercials from recordings. Plex’s documentation warns the feature can take some time and cause high CPU utilization. It’s available in beta now for PLex Pass subscribers. - YouTube TV gets picture-in-picture support on Android Oreo
– YouTube TV subscribers lucky enough to have a device that can upgrade to Android Oreo can now do picture in picture. That means you can keep the video from TV streaming while you do other things on your phone or tablet. Netflix, Chrome, VLC, and Facebook also support the feature. - Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It tells a familiar story in a new way
– Spike Lee has created a Netflix series based on his 1986 debut movie “She’s Gotta Have It.” The series focuses on struggling Brooklyn artist Nola Darling who’s in a casual relationship with three very different men. It premiered on Netflix November 23rd. - This Could Be the First Look at Altered Carbon, Netflix’s Very Expensive New Scifi Series
– A Reddit account called Last Envoy has been posting images that look to be art referring to Netflix’s upcoming 10-episode series “Altered Carbon” based on the book by Richard K. Morgan The GIFS depict the Skin Jobs Dive Bar, Smokes N Vapr shop, and a noodle joint. Netflix isn’t commenting.
Dispatches from the Front
Hey guys!
Just wanted to follow up after my email caused a stir regarding how I have been using Moviepass.
It does take 7 movie tickets in order to get enough points for a free small popcorn, and I upgrade it to a large for $2.00. Before Moviepass, I NEVER bought conscessons (I’m in my mid 20s) and now I spend $2 almost every time I see a movie. It’s not like they are losing money I would have spent, I wouldn’t buy popcorn at all and just see the movie. Based on the ticket cut and how cheap popcorn is to make, I believe Regal is still benefiting from my Moviepass adventures.
Regarding the Moviepass terms of service, I’ll need to take a closer look…
Thanks for the show,
– Joshua
Hey guys,
I cut the cord yesterday and stumbled across your podcast (and love it!). Since I’ve only listened to a couple episodes so far, maybe you’ve already addressed these topics (and sorry if that’s the case) but I had a couple of questions for you.
A little background first – I live in West LA, my cable company was Spectrum, I currently have Netflix and Hulu subscriptions and view them on the Roku. I also ordered an HDTV antenna to install on my roof and suspect I’ll be able to get the main channels for free. Now, the questions – 1) I need a new internet provider… not sure where to go… were you guys in the same situation? What was your solution? (Spectrum was charging too much and wouldn’t budge on price so I cancelled it on a whim, it will be shut off on Dec 12).
2) My only real issue now is how I’ll watch my favorite show (Better Call Saul!). There’s no AMC on Hulu and I really don’t want to pay Sling $20/month for ONE SHOW. Is there another way to watch it when it airs again? Should I buy episodes as they air on Amazon Prime? Assuming they’re available the next day. Is there a better way?
Thanks again for the podcast. Great job, and I’ll pass the word along to my friends!
– Lisa
Hello Tom and Brian,
I wondering if you think Disney’s new streaming service could be the return of the “Disney Vault”?
For the audience members who might not know what this it. During the VHS era, Disney would pull movies from stores and they would disappear for years to be re-released in some sort of new edition that had nothing new about it.
I am wondering if we could something like that happen with all Disney content. You go on iTunes, Google Play, Netflix, etc. and movies like Star Wars, The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Disney Animation can not be purchase or watched unless you subscribe to Disney’s Streaming Service. Then every time there is an anniversary of a films release they allow it to be sold on other platforms for a limited time at a marked up price.
Also, I could see Disney tier their service where you pay different prices for access to more popular content.
What are your thoughts on this? Speak to me oh Captains of Cordkilling!!
– Josh
Links
It’s Spoilerin’ Time 196 (W/ Kristi Kates)
The prettiest Mr. Robot yet? And we revisit Serenity to finish off our Firefly re-watch. With special guest Kristi Kates.
00:49 – Winter Movie Draft 2017
07:40 – Serenity
22:37 – Mr. Robot (306)
Cordkillers 196 – You Might Be Part of the 7% (w/ Kristi Kates)
A streaming service for the sports apathetic, why people watch Netflix in the bathrooms, and Twitter tries to win the 24 hour news game. With special guest Kristi Kates.
CordKillers: Ep. 196 – You Might Be Part of the 7%
Recorded: November 20 2017
Guest: Kristi Kates
Intro Video
Primary Target
- Philo non-sports Pay TV service
– Philo launched this week
– Streaming service from A&E, Scripps, Discovery, AMC and Viacom
– Base for $16 a month, Extras for $20 a month
– Web, Roku, iOS
How to Watch
- People watch Netflix at work and in public bathrooms
– Netflix commissioned survey
– 37,000 adults between late August and early September
– 67% of people watch TV and movie in public
– planes, buses, commuting most popular
– 26% said binged shows at work.
– 7% worldwide admitted watching TV and movies in public restrooms
– Mobile makes up 10% of its viewing though half of users stream from phone during a month
What to Watch
- Amazon’s Philip K. Dick anthology series will go live on January 12
– Amazon’s Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams arrives Friday, January 12. (Steve Buscemi, Bryan Cranston, Anna Paquin, Terrence Howard, Maura Tierney, and more star in the anthology series) - New trailer out for A Wrinkle in Time which hits theaters March 9.
- Netflix to produce TV series with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan
– Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan will produce (but not act in) a new 8-episode Netflix series called Bard of Blood. [[A young Shakespeare professor living in the Indian hill station Panchgani who must return home to save both his country and the woman he left behind.]]
What We’re Watching
- Brian: Serenity, , 30 for 30: Nature Boy, Last Week Tonight’s
- Tom: Serenity, Mr. Robot (306), Orville
- Kristi: Thor: Ragnarok, Inhumans, Serenity
- On the Lookout: No Activity
Front Lines
- Amazon denies that it’s developing a freemium version of Prime Video, despite report
– Responding to an AdAge report that Amazon was considering launching a free ad-supported version of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon spokesperson told The Verge: “We have no plans to create a free, ad-supported version of Prime Video.” - Vimeo now supports HDR videos
– Vimeo announced users can now upload video in HDR and at resolutions up to 8K. The service also now supports 10-bit video and a wider color gamut. HDR playback will work on most new mobile devices with an HDR display as well as on the Apple TV 4K. - Bloomberg’s Twitter-based news network launches December 18th
– Bloomberg is launching a 24-hour news network on Twitter December 18. Goldman Sachs, Infiniti, TD Ameritrade, CA Technologies, AT&T and CME Group are all investing between 1.5-3 million each. - FCC approves TV technology that gives better pictures but less privacy
– The US FCC approved a new over the air standard called ATSC 3.0 which allows broadcasters to geolocate TV signals, transmit Ultra-HD and allow for more interactive programming. ATSC 3.0 can target broadcasts, including advertising and emergency alerts on a street by street basis. Broadcasters will be required to continue the current system alongside the new system for 5 years. No current TVs support ATSC 3.0. - How to find the TV channels you want online
– ReCode has a tool where you can put in channels you want and it will show you which online streaming services carry those channels. It compares DirecTV Now, Hulu, Philo, PS Vue, Sling TV and YouTube TV. - Fullscreen Media is ending its subscription video service in January. Fullscreen launched in April 2016 for $6 a month.
Dispatches from the Front
I would like to points out that when you use MoviePass to artifically inflate points that it’s the movie theater that loses out because you are getting stuff for free
– John
Tom and Brian,
Just finished listening to Episode 195 in which you read an email from Joshua where he says he buys tickets using his Moviepass everyday just to rack up loyalty points. A quick look at the Moviepass terms of service shows that is in fact against the TOS.
One of the items that they list as a reason to terminate your account is:
(ix) On more than one occasion during any thirty (30) day period you do not view the movie for which you purchased a ticket with your MoviePass Card in its entirety.
I’m sure you’ve gotten several emails on the same subject, but I just thought it was worth a mention. Moviepass seems like a great deal and I am getting ready to sign up, and I would hate for everyone to lose it because some folks aren’t playing by the rules.
Thanks
– Don
So I have to reverse my opinion that I tweeted to Tom and Brian earlier about MoviePass. It was a great company when it was $40 a month. The price cut and expansion with $10 a month has thrown all levels of customer service they used to have in the trash.
As someone who works in customer service I’m a little less lenient in this area than some (I broke relations with a game developer from poor service regarding $15.) but my partner and I have two different problems and they won’t respond to either of us. I have my card and no way to activate it and my partner has an activated card but no physical card. We have tried Facebook, Twitter, instagram in addition to the in-app chat support and email and no response from the company at all. It’s been a rather disappointing experience since the business model changed for MoviePass.
– Jeff
Hello Valued Employees (and guest),
So I’m wondering what you think about the idea that Netflix is ahead of the game in international distribution, with the key being their Netflix Originals brand.
With shows such as Peaky Blinders, The Expanse and ST Discovery all being branded “Netflix Originals” outside of their home territories, it seems like Netflix is playing the long game worldwide to increase their prominence and their mindshare with audiences, while the other big media companies still haven’t risen their eyes above the horizon and are just obsessively squabbling over the US domestic market.
TL;DR Netflix is focusing on the rest of the world, discuss!
Thanks for a great show – keep up the good work and maybe you’ll get those xmas bonuses!
– Micky
Hey there, just a small note on CW shows on Netflix. Tom had said that the previous season is available the day the new season starts. However, they show up 8 days after the season ends:
Netflix and the CW Confirm New Licensing Deal for All Scripted Series
Sorry if 400 people pointed this out! 😀
– Rob
Links
It’s Spoilerin’ Time 195
Mr. Robot made some progress but was it enough? Firefly breaks hearts. Bryce rants about Happy Death Day.
00:53 – Winter Movie Draft 2017
04:35 – Happy Death Day
14:48 – Mr. Robot (305)
24:52 – Firefly (Objects in Space)
Cordkillers 195 – Coruscant Legal (w/ Nicole Lee)
Disney’s ready to beat Netflix, Roku’s beating the world, and Lord of the Rings is coming to Amazon. With special guest Nicole Lee.
It’s Spoilerin’ Time 194
Why Brian saw Thor twice, the last two episodes of Stranger Things, Tom thinks they may have seen the most boring Mr. Robot yet, and Mal finds love on Firefly.
01:18 – Winter Movie Draft 2017
03:26 – Thor: Ragnarok
14:49 – Mr. Robot (304)
23:30 – Stranger Things (208-209)
35:08 – Firefly (Heart of Gold)
Cordkillers 194 – Accomplished Cord Murderers
What’s going to happen to House of Cards? Apple TV 4K gets more reasonable controls. Might Disney buy its way back into controlling X-Men and Fantastic 4?
It’s Spoilerin’ Time 193
Brian didn’t watch Mr. Robot but Bryce did so we talk about it anyway and spoil Brian. Plus: most of Stranger Things season 2 and Firefly!
00:55 – Winter Movie Draft 2017
05:30 – Mr. Robot (303)
15:50 – Stranger Things (201-207)
32:54 – Firefly (The Message)