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by ultrasandwich
3388 days ago
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I've found some solace using Mubi, which has a pretty devoted film fan base that really puts thought into written reviews + star ratings. I almost always read a handful of these before following-through with a viewing. They also have a nice 1-in-1-out movie per day system which lets them theme films by event (Cannes, director birthdays, etc). Not for everyone, but it's out there. |
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My biased view is that if you are sick of bland streaming selections then you should really support MUBI. The more subscribers we can get the more we are able to fund great unique content. Our approach is fundamentally different from the data-driven, mass-appeal approach that tends to sand all the corners off of Netflix/Amazon content. Currently most MUBI content is licensed with a few exclusive releases sprinkled in, and the US selection is not as good as the UK, but as the subscriber base grows it will get better and better. Netflix et al are a volume game and the unit economics don't work out for them to purchase great indie films. If you care about great film as opposed to episodic content, MUBI is the streaming service that is pushing the envelope there.