What are you watching now?

[Kamaji]

Watching "Don't Look Up" right now, and it's not particularly "wow" so far.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

Won’t I need Comcast for internet if I buy a Roku stick?

Sigh, hardware confuses me sometimes

@Gefn

No. The ROKU gets it's wi-fi signal from your phone line. If you have a phone line,you are all set to use a ROKU.

Cancel Comcast.

Do NOT take my word for this. Contact ROKU direct and ask them any questions you might have. After all,THEY are the experts and they understand this a lot better than I do.

I just know how to work it,not how it works.

I do know that mine picks up it's signal from my telephone line.

BTW,do NOT buy a ROKU stick. Spend the astounding 68 bucks it costs to buy a full-ROKU.

After all,look at all the money you will be saving by not paying Comquest each month.

[sneakypete]

Yes, that's the catch.  You still need internet (though not necessarily cable internet).

 

@Hoodat

No,what you need is a Wi-Fi signal. That is NOT "the internet".

[Bigun]

@Hoodat

No,what you need is a Wi-Fi signal. That is NOT "the internet".

Actually, you need:

1. High speed internet
2. Wi Fi set up in your home (Usually 1 and 2 come as a package)
3. a ROKU , firestick, or some other such streaming device.
4. Subscription(s) to get the programming you want if it's not included with your streaming device.

[Elderberry]

I ran for the longest time in my house with Wi-Fi only for our phones. For my PC, Roku, TV and movie server, it was all CAT6 Ethernet. With fiber for the internet. The Roku box I have now only operates Wi-Fi.

[Kamaji]

Watching "Don't Look Up" right now, and it's not particularly "wow" so far.

Fast forwarded through most of it; it's not worth the time.

[240B]

Don't look UP! Is a pretentious way overblown pompous piece of crap.
If done correctly the whole 'story' such as it is, could be a 30 minute skit.

[Gefn]

@Gefn

No. The ROKU gets it's wi-fi signal from your phone line. If you have a phone line,you are all set to use a ROKU.

Cancel Comcast.

Do NOT take my word for this. Contact ROKU direct and ask them any questions you might have. After all,THEY are the experts and they understand this a lot better than I do.

I just know how to work it,not how it works.

I do know that mine picks up it's signal from my telephone line.
I don’t
BTW,do NOT buy a ROKU stick. Spend the astounding 68 bucks it costs to buy a full-ROKU.

After all,look at all the money you will be saving by not paying Comquest each month.

@sneakypete

I’ll go to Walmart or Target something this week. All depends now on the weather…

Thank you so very much   

[catfish1957]

@Hoodat

No,what you need is a Wi-Fi signal. That is NOT "the internet".

I have yet to meet a person who regretted cutting the cord. How Cable even still exists is a mystery to me.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

I’ll go to Walmart or Target something this week. All depends now on the weather…

Thank you so very much   

@Gefn

Or directly from ROKU.COM or from Amazon,and save the hassle of driving,parking,and dealing with crowds.

Full retail for the ROKU I use is 68 bucks. There is a nicer one with better sound and other options including wireless headphones for right at 100 bucks,if you want to go upscale. The Bose (IIRC) wireless headphones alone are probably worth more than the extra money you will pay.

[sneakypete]

I have yet to meet a person who regretted cutting the cord. How Cable even still exists is a mystery to me.

@catfish1957

I have a woman friend who has had a ROKU for a couple of years,and STILL pays Comcast 200 bucks a month to view less on cable.

She has ever sat right here in my house and seen how much more the ROKU delivers for less than 10 bucks a month,and refuses to get rid of Comcast because "it's easier to use". Which shows you she never even tried.

Oh,well,her money,not mine

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

I’ll go to Walmart or Target something this week. All depends now on the weather…

Thank you so very much   

@Gefn

BTW,MAY have to pay your phone company a few more bucks each month for the Wi-Fi.
I guess this depends on where you live and your phone company. I know I pay extra,but it is such a small amount I keep forgetting I pay it.

Probably best to check with your phone company about Wi-Fi availability and costs first.
It is POSSIBLE they MAY have a contract with your condo association that would keep you from getting it.

Ask first and be safe.

[Kamaji]

Don't look UP! Is a pretentious way overblown pompous piece of crap.
If done correctly the whole 'story' such as it is, could be a 30 minute skit.

[art.prout]

Yes. Love the show. This season has been a little difficult to follow in spots, but I love the concept.

Just started Season 2, so a ways to go.

[art.prout]

I am. Just started Season 2.

Same here, enjoying so far.

[Elderberry]

My house was built in 1960 and my phone lines must be just as old. I had to use dial-up for years as I pulled the plug on cable many years ago. They finally offered me DSL and I switched over one winter. When spring came and the phone wires warmed up(copper resistance goes up with temperature), my internet went to crap and I had to go back to dialup. Finally they ran fiber and I switched over.

The phone or cable company provides you with an interface from the Internet to a Modem. From the Modem, the internet connection, as well as your own network connections, can be routed via Wi-Fi or Ethernet or both.  Wi-Fi is "Wireless Network Protocols". Ethernet is "Wired Network Protocols".

[Kamaji]

My house was built in 1960 and my phone lines must be just as old. I had to use dial-up for years as I pulled the plug on cable many years ago. They finally offered me DSL and I switched over one winter. When spring came and the phone wires warmed up(copper resistance goes up with temperature), my internet went to crap and I had to go back to dialup. Finally they ran fiber and I switched over.

The phone or cable company provides you with an interface from the Internet to a Modem. From the Modem, the internet connection, as well as your own network connections, can be routed via Wi-Fi or Ethernet or both.  Wi-Fi is "Wired Network Protocols". Ethernet is "Wired Network Protocols".

@Elderberry
I believe "Wi-Fi" is wireless, isn't it?

[Elderberry]

@Elderberry
I believe "Wi-Fi" is wireless, isn't it?

Yep! One of my many typos.

[Kamaji]

Yep! One of my many typos.

[DCPatriot]

@catfish1957

I have a woman friend who has had a ROKU for a couple of years,and STILL pays Comcast 200 bucks a month to view less on cable.

She has ever sat right here in my house and seen how much more the ROKU delivers for less than 10 bucks a month,and refuses to get rid of Comcast because "it's easier to use". Which shows you she never even tried.

Oh,well,her money,not mine

You're describing 'me', @sneakypete   ROKU my ass!

Why in the world do I need this 'stick'...that 'stick' when it ain't the damned LIVE forecasts such as my local news stations from 4AM to 9AM?

Yes...(lowering my gaze)  , I still pay VERIZON FIOS $220. monthly for something called GIG SPEED internet (it STILL buffers, the dirty  SOBs), and every channel from 2 to the music channels at 1400+.

And, uh... I don't watch any of them.  Why do I need to watch Denzel and Meryl' MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE another dozen times?

Can you get the 'LIVE' NFL playoff games on ROKU?  NO.  You can't.

Like Vinny Barbarino.... "I'M SO CONFUSED!!" 

[sneakypete]

You're describing 'me', @sneakypete   ROKU my ass!

Why in the world do I need this 'stick'...that 'stick' when it ain't the damned LIVE forecasts such as my local news stations from 4AM to 9AM?

Yes...(lowering my gaze)  , I still pay VERIZON FIOS $220. monthly for something called GIG SPEED internet (it STILL buffers, the dirty  SOBs), and every channel from 2 to the music channels at 1400+.

And, uh... I don't watch any of them.  Why do I need to watch Denzel and Meryl' MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE another dozen times?

Can you get the 'LIVE' NFL playoff games on ROKU?  NO.  You can't.

Like Vinny Barbarino.... "I'M SO CONFUSED!!"

@DCPatriot

No,I can't,but I consider that to be a bonus. If I want to watch other people having fun,I'll watch porn.

As for broadcast tv,I have a 45 dollar RCA antenna that weighs maybe 4 lbs,and pulls in 43 FREE broadcast tv channels. I used to only get 5,depending on the weather with my old HUGE antenna. Which means I am now getting 40 channels I had never even heard of before,and some of them are broadcasting the ORIGINAL "Twilight Zone" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" in glorious black and white. This stuff is STILL as good as it was when I was watching it back in the 50's as a kid. NOBODY beats Rod Sterling when it comes to presenting a spooky story,and Alfred Hitchcock STILL cracks me up when he marches out on the stage and says "Good Evening!"

I ALSO get all the local news stations. This box that converts the alalog signal to a digital signal so I can watch it cost me 139 bucks from Amazon,and there are NO monthly fees. One time payment. Even comes with a nice remote and the ability to record programs.

AND......,I can switch back to my ROKU by simply pushing a button my remote.

Even with all the Premium channels I subscribe to,I only pay right at 90 bucks per month for everything.

[Bigun]

@DCPatriot

No,I can't,but I consider that to be a bonus. If I want to watch other people having fun,I'll watch porn.

As for broadcast tv,I have a 45 dollar RCA antenna that weighs maybe 4 lbs,and pulls in 43 FREE broadcast tv channels. I used to only get 5,depending on the weather with my old HUGE antenna. Which means I am now getting 40 channels I had never even heard of before,and some of them are broadcasting the ORIGINAL "Twilight Zone" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" in glorious black and white. This stuff is STILL as good as it was when I was watching it back in the 50's as a kid. NOBODY beats Rod Sterling when it comes to presenting a spooky story,and Alfred Hitchcock STILL cracks me up when he marches out on the stage and says "Good Evening!"

AND......,I can switch back to my ROKU by simply pushing a button my remote.

Even with all the Premium channels I subscribe to,I only pay right at 90 bucks per month for everything.

@sneakypete

I'm still learning the ROKU but heading your way fast! Direct TV soon to be HISTORY (Need to get ROKUs for other TVs first) and if I never see another pro sports event, I'll be happy!  BTW, I can watch my local news broadcasts free on ROKU via News On App.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

I'm still learning the ROKU but heading your way fast! Direct TV soon to be HISTORY (Need to get ROKUs for other TVs first) and if I never see another pro sports event, I'll be happy!  BTW, I can watch my local news broadcasts free on ROKU via News On App.

@Bigun

Never even heard of that,much less tried it.

Then again,I have the analog convertor box,and can pull in all the local news channels with that,so I don't need it.

I can get all the big broadcast national news channels on my ROKU,but have no interest in watching them. I lose all interest after watching the local news and weather.

[DCPatriot]

@sneakypete

I'm still learning the ROKU but heading your way fast! Direct TV soon to be HISTORY (Need to get ROKUs for other TVs first) and if I never see another pro sports event, I'll be happy!  BTW, I can watch my local news broadcasts free on ROKU via News On App.

Are the News broadcasts you're describing 'live' or are they taped?   Don't fib, Earl.   

[Bigun]

Are the News broadcasts you're describing 'live' or are they taped?   Don't fib, Earl.   

If I tune in while they are live it's live.  If I tune in an hour later, I get the most recent. I never fib David 

[DCPatriot]

If I tune in while they are live it's live.  If I tune in an hour later, I get the most recent. I never fib David 

    

[Hoodat]

Has anyone watched Upload?  There is only one season out so far, but the second one is past due to be released.  Actually quite a cool concept (for people who don't believe in the acceptance of an afterlife).  Except that you are eternally at the mercy of the company running the 'virtual afterlife'.

Upload (IMDb)

[Fishrrman]

Tonight:
John Sayles' film, "Matewan", about a coal miners' strike in West Virginia.

Sayles is a lefty, as is the protagonist of the film (a union organizer named Joe, who says he once was "a Wobbly", and although he doesn't say so, is probably a communist).

Back in those days, considering the hard life the miners endured, and the often-horrible treatment they received at the hands of "the owners", organizing into the UMWA was both rational and logical to provide a balance against the company interests.

Not so much today, but back then, there wasn't much choice.
Glad I wasn't a coal miner.

The film does have some singing by the late Hazel Dickens, one of the greatest singers of her time and a fine songwriter as well.

[Hoodat]

Tonight:
John Sayles' film, "Matewan", about a coal miners' strike in West Virginia.

Great movie.  All-star cast.  Very low budget by movie standards ($ 4 mil).  Especially when you have James Earl Jones, Chris Cooper, Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, and Bob Gunton on the payroll.  I actually knew someone who grew up in Matewan.


(Spoiler alert:  Sheriff's last name is 'Hatfield')

[Gefn]

Has anyone watched Upload?  There is only one season out so far, but the second one is past due to be released.  Actually quite a cool concept (for people who don't believe in the acceptance of an afterlife).  Except that you are eternally at the mercy of the company running the 'virtual afterlife'.

Upload (IMDb)

I enjoyed it @Hoodat


The ending really makes you want to see season 2!

[sneakypete]

Great movie.  All-star cast.  Very low budget by movie standards ($ 4 mil).  Especially when you have James Earl Jones, Chris Cooper, Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, and Bob Gunton on the payroll.  I actually knew someone who grew up in Matewan.


(Spoiler alert:  Sheriff's last name is 'Hatfield')

@Hoodat


I watched Matwan several years ago,and thought it was an excellent movie.

When you consider how bad my memory is,that should mean something.

[240B]

Has anyone watched Upload?  There is only one season out so far, but the second one is past due to be released.  Actually quite a cool concept (for people who don't believe in the acceptance of an afterlife).  Except that you are eternally at the mercy of the company running the 'virtual afterlife'.

Upload (IMDb)

I watched Upload and liked it.
Just finished watching UNDERCOVER on NF and it is very much similar to Breaking Bad from a different angle.

If you liked Breaking Bad you WILL like UNDERCOVER.

[DCPatriot]

Dadgum it, @sneakypete   Tuned into UNDERCOVER on your recommendation.

Next time you suggest a series to watch, PLEASE warn us about the mandated homo/lesbo characters.

Season 1 AND Season 2...as far as I've seen

 

[sneakypete]

Dadgum it, @sneakypete   Tuned into UNDERCOVER on your recommendation.

Next time you suggest a series to watch, PLEASE warn us about the mandated homo/lesbo characters.

Season 1 AND Season 2...as far as I've seen

 

@DCPatriot

Since I have never even heard of it,much less viewed it,I have a hard time believing I recommended it.

[Sighlass]

I am enjoying both 1883 and Boba Fett series.... 1883 could do with less profanity and Boba Fett has been fun watching with the kids.

[DCPatriot]

@DCPatriot

Since I have never even heard of it,much less viewed it,I have a hard time believing I recommended it.

Geez...I'm having a 'senior' moment.  @sneakypete

Could have sworn it was you that recommended it.   Somebody suggested it was in the vein of "Breaking Bad", so I tuned in.

First season...the obligatory lesbian insert.  Second season...they actually showed 2 men together.

I HATE THE OBAMAS!!   $200 MILLION contract with NETFLIX and nobody has the balls to even ask questions.

[deb]

We are re-watching “The Crown”. Enjoying it.

[Gefn]

There’s a show on Netflix that is like a female version of “Breaking Bad”, called “Good Girls”.

I enjoyed it.

A cashier at my local supermarket suggested my next binge should be “Ozark”

Any reviews on this?

I did like Jason Bateman in “Arrested Development”
But I think his role in Ozark would be a 180 from being Michael Bluth.

[sneakypete]

We are re-watching “The Crown”. Enjoying it.

@debrawiest

When it comes to period dramas,NOBODY can touch the Brits. They just seem to take acting more seriously than anyone else.

They do a bang-up job with comedy too,but it might be a little raw for some Americans.

[sneakypete]

There’s a show on Netflix that is like a female version of “Breaking Bad”, called “Good Girls”.

I enjoyed it.

A cashier at my local supermarket suggested my next binge should be “Ozark”

Any reviews on this?

I did like Jason Bateman in “Arrested Development”
But I think his role in Ozark would be a 180 from being Michael Bluth.

@Gefn

I watched the first season a few years back and really liked it. Fully intended on going back to watch more,but kept getting distracted by new programs coming out.

What I remember is it being a first-class series.

[Kamaji]

We are re-watching “The Crown”. Enjoying it.

The Crown is good stuff.  We've binge-watched it at least 3 or 4 times.

[Gefn]

@Gefn

I watched the first season a few years back and really liked it. Fully intended on going back to watch more,but kept getting distracted by new programs coming out.

What I remember is it being a first-class series.

Thanks @sneakypete

I added it to my queue. I know the last season just dropped, so It will be a long binge watch.

[Fishrrman]

This weekend:
"Sense and Sensibility" -- period piece film.

[DCPatriot]

Watching OZARK Season 4 since this afternoon.  On episode 5 of 7 in the streaming Part I

Absolute fun!  And of course, addictive.   

[Hoodat]

I HATE THE OBAMAS!!   $200 MILLION contract with NETFLIX and nobody has the balls to even ask questions.

Which is why I don't watch Netflix.  Some day in the future, Netflix is going to have a financial crisis.  And just before some high level executive get laid off, he/she is going to be thinking, "Gee, we could really use a $200 million infusion of cash right now."  I want that day to come sooner rather than later.

[sneakypete]

Which is why I don't watch Netflix.  Some day in the future, Netflix is going to have a financial crisis.  And just before some high level executive get laid off, he/she is going to be thinking, "Gee, we could really use a $200 million infusion of cash right now."  I want that day to come sooner rather than later.

@Hoodat

Don't worry about Netflix. They were just the "laundry" that "washed" the money,and they most likely got a fee for doing so.

Blame the internationalists who want to control the world by turning everybody but themselves and their families into comrades.

[DCPatriot]

Two things, please?

1) The opening scene of the new season of Ozark begins with this James Dean look-a-like driving along the water coast/cliffs...his hair blowing with the window open.  Blaring thru the speakers... I'M YOUR VEHICLE BABY, by the Ides of March.   You assume he's driving a Mazerati or Porsche.

Camera pulls away as he exits the car and it's a rusted out Ford Pinto or Fairlane or Chrysler K Car.   ROFL!!

2) Do yourselves a favor.   The best cover band and rendition of this piece I've ever heard.  Very very TIGHT!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX8g_JEJol8

[libertybele]

We just finished watching "1883", episode 4. I think this episode dragged a little bit, but all in all it's a great show and I'm beginning to like it almost as much as "Yellowstone".

[DCPatriot]

We just finished watching "1883", episode 4. I think this episode dragged a little bit, but all in all it's a great show and I'm beginning to like it almost as much as "Yellowstone".

I'm pissed because my 'old' smart tv doesn't offer Paramount Plus.

But at least I can now watch YouTube videos on my television thru Verizon.

[Bigun]

I'm pissed because my 'old' smart tv doesn't offer Paramount Plus.

But at least I can now watch YouTube videos on my television thru Verizon.

Spend a few $$$ on a ROKU and watch anything you want you old skinflint!