Exactly like the OP...netflix & hulu. We canceled cable in january, after having had it for one year. During that year, our DVR showed us exactly how limited our viewing habits were...so out the window it went again!
Another Netflix user here too. I get 1 disc at a time unlimited and also take advantage of the movies which can be viewed instantly. My parents still oftentimes give hubby and I a pair or two of movie tickets for christmas, so we'll go to the theater about once a year.
I don't have cable or satellite tv, but do watch broadcast tv shows on the occasions when they air at times that work with my schedule, but usually catch them later on either Hulu or the network's website.
I don't find we have a lot of time for movies and tv though, and will often go three weeks with our current netflix pick waiting to be watched, so I don't think netflix is a very economical option for us...it's more of a convenience than anything.
I watch movies via netflix. I purchased the appropriate wires to hook my computer to my TV so I can watch the netflix instant movies on my TV since I don't have a ps3 or similar instant viewer. I can also watch HULU the same way. We don't have cable/dish so this is helpful if I want to watch shows that aren't on the local channels. If we do go to the theater (which is rare now that we have a baby) we go to a matinee.
I watch the majority of my movies with Netflix (through "Watch Instantly") or if they happen to be on TV. It is extremely rare for me to see a movie in a theater, and if I do, I try to go to matinees.
Mostly just Netflix now. They're getting better movies & tv series, and more in HD. Love it. Maybe every few months we actually make the trip to the movie theater. But then we have to deal with high prices of tickets, food, and <shudder> other movie-goers.
I combine a number of cheap options: I have a $10 account with Netflix and watch movies on disc and on the streaming available through my Wii. I also watch TV shows on Hulu.com. Best of all I borrow from my library or from my friends. I will also get movies from Goozex and I buy TV shows in boxed sets from Costco. I have reduced my trips to the movie theater to special events (anniversary or a group outing with friends).
Mostly Netflix (old school Blu-Ray through the mail) but occasionally either Blockbuster streaming or Netflix Watch Instantly. The Netflix streaming still doesn't have enough new releases for me and the quality isn't as good as a Blu-Ray.
We use Redbox almost every weekend. We are fortunate to live near a grocery store that has redbox inside it. For only $1 + tax we not only enjoy the movie, we also save a ton by not paying for a subscription or going to the movies. Plus we can pause the dvd whenever we want without having to worry about missing any parts of it. I simply love Redbox. If the kids really want to watch a movie we have a local theater that plays movies for $2 on Tuesdays & Thursdays so we can get out of the house on a weekday and enjoy a flick for less than $10.
We rarely make it through an entire movie (short attention spans?), thus we don't subscribe to Netflix. We'll head to the theater about twice a year (& recoil from sticker shock for 6 months!); occasionally I'll check out a classic or tv series from the library, and we watch about 3 per year on PPV. I couldn't even tell you where a bricks and mortar video store are near me, though there's a Redbox at the grocery store & &-11 both a mile away.
I go to the theater for any film I feel will benefit from the big screen treatment, but I still utilize the video store, the library, and online resources the most.
We use Netflix to get movies sent to us and to stream instantly from our Xbox 360. We use Hulu for TV shows, and sometimes rent movies with Redbox, too. We don't even have Cable and haven't for 8 months!
For those few must-see movies (Twilight, Harry Potter) we go to a matinee at an independent local theater that has cheaper prices and we fell good about supporting the local community. We also have a Netflix subscription that we use almost exclusively for the streaming video on our game consoles. On rare occasions (power outages) when we miss an episode of a favorite current series I have been known to buy the episode from iTunes.
We are huge Netflix fans (both the DVD's and the streaming from blu ray) and recently finished our basement and made it our own "home theater" - beats the movie theater any day of the week!
Exactly like the OP...netflix & hulu. We canceled cable in january, after having had it for one year. During that year, our DVR showed us exactly how limited our viewing habits were...so out the window it went again!
Another Netflix user here too. I get 1 disc at a time unlimited and also take advantage of the movies which can be viewed instantly. My parents still oftentimes give hubby and I a pair or two of movie tickets for christmas, so we'll go to the theater about once a year.
I don't have cable or satellite tv, but do watch broadcast tv shows on the occasions when they air at times that work with my schedule, but usually catch them later on either Hulu or the network's website.
I don't find we have a lot of time for movies and tv though, and will often go three weeks with our current netflix pick waiting to be watched, so I don't think netflix is a very economical option for us...it's more of a convenience than anything.
I try to get most at my at-home movies from the library. Sometimes if I forget or the selection is bad, I will rent from a brick and mortar store.
New movies I really want to see I will pay full price for at the theater.
I watch movies via netflix. I purchased the appropriate wires to hook my computer to my TV so I can watch the netflix instant movies on my TV since I don't have a ps3 or similar instant viewer. I can also watch HULU the same way. We don't have cable/dish so this is helpful if I want to watch shows that aren't on the local channels. If we do go to the theater (which is rare now that we have a baby) we go to a matinee.
I watch the majority of my movies with Netflix (through "Watch Instantly") or if they happen to be on TV. It is extremely rare for me to see a movie in a theater, and if I do, I try to go to matinees.
We watch Netflix. Its so much cheaper than going to the movies! I love it!
Mostly just Netflix now. They're getting better movies & tv series, and more in HD. Love it. Maybe every few months we actually make the trip to the movie theater. But then we have to deal with high prices of tickets, food, and <shudder> other movie-goers.
I combine a number of cheap options: I have a $10 account with Netflix and watch movies on disc and on the streaming available through my Wii. I also watch TV shows on Hulu.com. Best of all I borrow from my library or from my friends. I will also get movies from Goozex and I buy TV shows in boxed sets from Costco. I have reduced my trips to the movie theater to special events (anniversary or a group outing with friends).
Just started using Netflix last month, and I love it!
Mostly Netflix (old school Blu-Ray through the mail) but occasionally either Blockbuster streaming or Netflix Watch Instantly. The Netflix streaming still doesn't have enough new releases for me and the quality isn't as good as a Blu-Ray.
We use Redbox almost every weekend. We are fortunate to live near a grocery store that has redbox inside it. For only $1 + tax we not only enjoy the movie, we also save a ton by not paying for a subscription or going to the movies. Plus we can pause the dvd whenever we want without having to worry about missing any parts of it. I simply love Redbox. If the kids really want to watch a movie we have a local theater that plays movies for $2 on Tuesdays & Thursdays so we can get out of the house on a weekday and enjoy a flick for less than $10.
netflix and pbs
We rarely make it through an entire movie (short attention spans?), thus we don't subscribe to Netflix. We'll head to the theater about twice a year (& recoil from sticker shock for 6 months!); occasionally I'll check out a classic or tv series from the library, and we watch about 3 per year on PPV. I couldn't even tell you where a bricks and mortar video store are near me, though there's a Redbox at the grocery store & &-11 both a mile away.
I go to the theater for any film I feel will benefit from the big screen treatment, but I still utilize the video store, the library, and online resources the most.
Most of my movie watching is done via internet and some through tv. Rarely do we ever go to the movies, it's just too danged expensive.
We use the Library and Hulu. I heard that there is a free site for documentaries but I haven't researched it yet.
We use Netflix to get movies sent to us and to stream instantly from our Xbox 360. We use Hulu for TV shows, and sometimes rent movies with Redbox, too. We don't even have Cable and haven't for 8 months!
I subscribe to Netflix and take advantage of their instant watching as well. I do all my watching on my MAC as there is no television in the house.
For those few must-see movies (Twilight, Harry Potter) we go to a matinee at an independent local theater that has cheaper prices and we fell good about supporting the local community. We also have a Netflix subscription that we use almost exclusively for the streaming video on our game consoles. On rare occasions (power outages) when we miss an episode of a favorite current series I have been known to buy the episode from iTunes.
Netfilx streaming for the spur of the moment watches, netflix mail for planned viewing. Movie theatre for date nights! less is more.
I use netflix and love it
Netflix through the mail; Netflix watch instantly; and Hulu!
We are huge Netflix fans (both the DVD's and the streaming from blu ray) and recently finished our basement and made it our own "home theater" - beats the movie theater any day of the week!
I DVR good movies from DishTV to watch later.
We either rent from redbox or watch them on hulu for free.