FilmStruck/The Criterion Channel

[tjritter79]

For anyone who LOVES the Criterion Collection, but maybe doesn't like the prices. There is a new(?) streaming service I just discovered (disclaimer:Its prolly been around a loooong time, I just didn't see it!).
From the FilmStruck website: FilmStruck is a new subscription on-demand service that offers film aficionados a comprehensive library of films including an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic art house, indie, foreign and cult films.

FilmStruck offers instant streaming access to critically acclaimed films, hard-to-find gems, and cult favorites from the world’s greatest independent film libraries. FilmStruck was created by the movie lovers at Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and The Criterion Collection, giving you access to some of the world’s greatest films, shown uncut and commercial-free, just as the director intended.

OK,now the bad(?) news. As you read, this is a SUBSCRIPTION service, and not all CC titles are there all the time.
FilmStruck by itself is $6.99@month. Adding The Criterion Channel is $10.99@month. There is an annual option of $99 pre-paid if you wanna save $30 annually. (for those of you math challenged, that's about the cost of 4 reg priced Criterion Blu-rays).

Now before you kill the messenger, this is available in the U.S. ONLY (currently)

Have I whet your appetite enough? Well I love happy endings so here is where you go for more information and to subscribe:
https://www.filmstruck.com/us/sign-up

[tjritter79]

Yes, I joined this myself. All the "extras" on Criterion's discs, are available along with the feature film on this channel.

[MifuneFan]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ght=filmstruck