Why I’ve fallen in love with Netflix
Posted on 16. May, 2009 by kchristieh in movies
After listening to “The Story of Stuff” video, (which I’ll blog about when I have more time) I’ve decided not to have Etsy Fridays anymore. No need to promote using up our environment more. Not that I’m a saint in that regard, but I might as well not promote it.
To that end, today I’ll gush about my new Netflix membership. For $8.99 a month, we get unlimited movies streamed to our television, plus one DVD mailed to us each month. I don’t think we’ll bother with the DVD: the streaming is amazing.
Here’s how it works:
- After signing up with Netflix, I rated movies that I’ve seen by clicking on anywhere from 1 – 5 stars. I also told Netflix what genres I like. (e.g., I like drama, but not martial arts) So far I’ve rated nearly 400 movies.
- Netflix recommends movies that it thinks I’ll like in various categories. When I mouse over them, I see a description of the movie.
- I can click on the movie, and add it to my queue.
- When I turn on my tv and go to Tivo, the movies are there. When I click on it, it takes about 30 seconds to start.
It’s that simple. Tonight my husband and I watched “The Visitor.” I’d never heard of it until Netflix recommended it, and it was fantastic. I can’t wait to see more recommended movies!
Here are some that it’s currently recommending. There are many, many more.
Love the Netflix! I am so glad you blogged. Are they going to give you some freebees? They should!At least put you code up so people can credit you when or if they sign up.
My recommendation: Friends With Money
My two favorite line from Frances McDormand when asked why she is not washing her hair anymore: “It dries it out” and why she isn’t at least brushing her hair? “It makes my arms hurt.”
Junebug is good. amy adams is great.