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Actually--strike that. Is it too late for me to change my order? Send it to my friend JD Ackman. He's an old chum and former mentor who's a current professor (and mentor, I presume) at the university in my hometown. It may sit around in an office somewhere, but some young punk might pick it up. You might even get a production and the chance to visit eastern South Dakota out of the deal.
I'm, like, the best friend ever.
The Great PZK Giveaway
Even after a quarter of a century, I still don’t know whom to give my plays once I’m finished drafting them. No one really wants to read a play, and I don’t blame them. Plays aren’t meant to be read. I have less trouble convincing people to come see my plays, but in order for that to happen, som...
I want you to mail a copy to the public library in my hometown of Brookings, SD. I'm hoping some kid will come for the zombies and the killing but stay for the philosophy. I'll email you the contact info.
The Great PZK Giveaway
Even after a quarter of a century, I still don’t know whom to give my plays once I’m finished drafting them. No one really wants to read a play, and I don’t blame them. Plays aren’t meant to be read. I have less trouble convincing people to come see my plays, but in order for that to happen, som...
He's one of my favorite authors, but yeah--his politics are pretty vile. I'm not one of those fags who thinks everybody else is a fag--but he's written far too many characters who know they're gay but know it's wrong, so they start families instead.
They say write what you know.
Horror, Terror, Dread
“Horror”, “terror” and “dread” are terms often used interchangeably, but it is important to remember there are no true and total synonyms in any language, let alone the enormous and endlessly supple English lexicon. As we dig deeper into the problem of horror in theatre, it behooves us to tease...
Paul, I just want to be clear that my callousness was directed at actors, not innocent audience members.
The Problem of Horror in Theatre
It's a simple question, in two parts: Is it possible to engender genuine horror in an audience through a live stage experience? If so, how? I have been kicking this around for at least the last two years, maybe longer. Finally I decided to toss some of the issues out to some of the s...
I don't know if this is relevant or not, but I can remember being told many times that violence on stage can't be too real or the audience will be distracted because they're worrying about the actors' safety. Pshhh. Personally, I've never seen it happen, but I have seen some half-assed violence in scripts where it was there for a purpose, and where its absence made the whole scene laughable.
The Problem of Horror in Theatre
It's a simple question, in two parts: Is it possible to engender genuine horror in an audience through a live stage experience? If so, how? I have been kicking this around for at least the last two years, maybe longer. Finally I decided to toss some of the issues out to some of the s...
kh99--much appreciation for the summary. And I think your cable analogy is apt. It speaks to the way I use streaming as well.
CNet Compares Netflix & Blockbuster
CNet did an in-depth comparison of Netflix & Blockbuster, and compared DVD rentals, streaming, device support, and overall value. If you've been thinking about leaving Netflix for Blockbuster, you should watch this video. Thanks to FearNo1 for sending this in.
I've had Amazon Prime streaming since February and the selection is laughable compared to Netflix. Right now it has 2025 movies and 513 TV shows--and I'm fairly sure they count each season as separate show. In my opinion, Amazon free Prime streaming is a nice little extra if you use Prime shipping often enough, but not really any competitor to Netflix.
Having said that, the last few months Amazon has been losing free Prime streaming shows every week. It's only recently they've started adding shows--maybe they're going to seriously start competing.
Amazon Adds Another 2,000 Streaming Titles Including Star Trek, Tudors, & More
CBS & Amazon announced a new non-exlusive video licensing deal that brings 2,00 additional titles to the Amazon Prime Instant Video streaming collection (now totaling 8,000 titles). Amazon Prime customers will be able to instantly watch thousands of episodes from the CBS library at no addition...
That explains it. The movie was The Social Network. Thanks, Lynne!
New Torchwood on the Live Starz Channel
Reader Jack reports that the new Torchwood is available on the live Starz channel, "Even though people had previously posted on HackingNetflix that it could not be viewed immediately, I took a chance and clicked on Netflix StarzLive Channel Friday July 8, 2011. Episode 1 was available at 10PM ES...
Working now.
New Torchwood on the Live Starz Channel
Reader Jack reports that the new Torchwood is available on the live Starz channel, "Even though people had previously posted on HackingNetflix that it could not be viewed immediately, I took a chance and clicked on Netflix StarzLive Channel Friday July 8, 2011. Episode 1 was available at 10PM ES...
"The current feature is unavailable."
It was streaming The Bourne Identity fine a couple of hours ago.
New Torchwood on the Live Starz Channel
Reader Jack reports that the new Torchwood is available on the live Starz channel, "Even though people had previously posted on HackingNetflix that it could not be viewed immediately, I took a chance and clicked on Netflix StarzLive Channel Friday July 8, 2011. Episode 1 was available at 10PM ES...
I wasn't able to access it either about an hour or so ago but it's back up now, at least in NYC.
Netfix Website Down & Streaming Not Working - Updated
2nd Update: NetflixHelps reported at 3am EST that "The website and watch instantly are online, but some are still having issues with activating devices. We'll have that fixed ASAP too." Update: NetflixHelps on Twitter confirmed the problem: "Hi everyone, we're working hard to bring the website a...
"You really post on a thread about "streaming problems" claiming that a page not found error for your DVD queue means Netflix doesn't care about DVD users? Are you for serious?"
Ditto.
Netflix Experiencing Streaming Problems Tonight
Netlfix is having streaming problem tonight, and there were a number of reports on Twitter that Netflix streaming was down. I had problems with the Roku & Mac, but both now appear to be working. Are you having trouble with Netflix streaming? Thanks to Frank & Noor for alerting me to this probl...
I've played around with this for awhile and still can't figure out how to access my queue so I can sort it. I have allowed access to my Netflix account.
FlixFamily: Interesting Netflix Website Alternative With Kid-Friendly Browsing & Sub Accounts
FlixFamily is a new website that offers an alternative user interface to your Netflix account. While it's not as elegant as the Netflix UI, it includes features missing from the Netflix website, and the developer seems open to suggestions. Here's a shot of the movie browse page for TV shows: C...
I had problems for about a half an hour last night. At first I thought it was just my bandwidth slowing down, but a quick check showed everything was fine. Also had the same problem mentioned about not being able to add to or reorder a queue. Knew it wasn't just me when I called Netflix and heard "We're experiencing higher than average call volume" and instead of telling me how long to hold the recording said to call back.
Netflix Experiencing Streaming Problems Tonight
Netlfix is having streaming problem tonight, and there were a number of reports on Twitter that Netflix streaming was down. I had problems with the Roku & Mac, but both now appear to be working. Are you having trouble with Netflix streaming? Thanks to Frank & Noor for alerting me to this probl...
I think you should call it Steve.
I've always liked that name.
Help! I Need a Word
Gentle readers, can you help me? I just invented a brand new art form about which I am very excited. Check it out: this art form employs the interplay of two or more persons seen and heard live by an audience. As far as I’m aware there is no art form like it. Remember, it has to have mor...
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