Amazon Video BargainAlert: The Simpsons

Now through September 29, seasons 1-3 and 20-27 of The Simpsons are available to own for $9.99 – $14.99 (seasons 1-3 available in SD only, all others at this price in HD).     The Simpsons has been running since 1989, and doesn’t show signs of stopping its record-breaking run anytime soon. From IMDB: The … Read more

Amazon Video Bargain Alert: First Season of Elementary

From now through 10/4/16, you can get the first season of the hit CBS show Elementary in HD for just $19.99. Stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu. All other seasons are priced at between $29.99 – $39.99, so this is a pretty good deal.     Elementary Season 1 (4.5/5 stars) 23 episodes included. … Read more

Kids on Fire: The Beautiful Films of Laika

Animation production company Laika is the group behind Kubo and the Two Strings, currently in theaters. Here are some of their past films.     Coraline (4.5/5 stars) When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door with a bricked up passage. During the … Read more

Bargain Alert: American Horror Story Seasons 1-5

From now through 9/20/16, the groundbreaking series American Horror Story, Seasons 1-5, is available to own in HD for $14.99 per season. Both physical and psychological horrors affect a decomposing family, workers and residents of an insane asylum, a coven of witches, a cast of circus freaks, and the employees and guests at a struggling … Read more

Kids on Fire: Jumanji & Zathura Adventure Movies

The exciting and heartwarming films Jumanji and Zathura are companion pieces about feuding siblings and forgotten friends finding their way back to each other through mysterious and unexpectedly dangerous board games. Jumanji (PG, 4.5/5 stars) After being trapped in a jungle board game for 26 years, a Man-Child wins his release from the game. But, … Read more

Amazon Video Spotlight: Ripper Street

The excellent TV series Ripper Street is broadcast in the U.S. on BBC America, but even if you don’t get that channel you can enjoy this show thanks to Amazon Video.     Ripper Street: Season 1 (4.5/5 stars, $9.99 to own the season in SD / $14.99 in HD) April 1889 – six months … Read more