Spider-Pig, Spider-Pig…
Nice. I just noticed that the iTunes Store now has The Simpsons Movie (itunes link) available for rental. I think that’s a pretty nice get, and should entice people to give the service a try. I’m not too concerned that it’s not for sale, only rental. I don’t see the point of buying movies very much. Sure, you may have some ultra favs that you use to define you as a person to the outside world, but even then, how often do you watch Jackass: The Movie?
I’m quite pleased with online rentals, especially since I live in a tiny studio apartment and my 23” iMac is my HD television set, so consequently, I don’t need an TV to view things on my “television”. I still have to try out the service myself, but I think it should be okay for me… me a childless consumer not subjected to the night-time whims of a fussy shorty.
Daring Fireball and David Pogue have simultaneously complained about the 24 hour limit upon initial playing rule. They both have recounted tales of, after a busy, parent-ful day, starting a movie at 8:00 PM and falling asleep an hour later (pussies) – so now they have to continue their movie the next night before the 24 hour period expires (possibly meaning to continue the movie at 7:00 PM if you have an hour left, but that conflicts with the ‘putting the kids down’ schedule so the movie disappears unfinished). I laugh. But I digress… as I sit in my lonely, lifeless apartment.
Daring Fireball has noted that this time limit is more of a sacrifice given up to the cable provider gods than anything else, impressed upon Apple by the movie studios who wish not to upset said cable provider gods (gosh, could Time Warner, Comcast and other providers be anymore of a downer for our party?). BUT as I alluded to earlier, this service is excellent (just pay as you go, and choose on a whim, unlike Netflix) for me and my god.
Ooooh Couchyus, The Provider! Giver of Life! Taker of naps!
Hi Matt, what movie did you “rent” from the iTunes store? I know you told me, but I can’t remember. Also, step into the Timedoor and visit a world of yachts that rock!
— Don Jan 30, 12:15 AM #I finally rented a movie. It was Grosse Point Blank. I guess the plus over Netflix is that you don’t have to be a monthly member to rent a movie. While Netflix has online streaming, you have to be a PC owning member to partake. With iTunes, you’re free to rent on a moments notice, or to never give them a dime.
— matt Jan 30, 02:55 AM #