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Streaming should be the end of reality TV

Written on February 26, 2021. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

If video killed the radio star, then streaming should kill reality television. The appeal of reality TV is undeniable: humans are inherently nosy creatures. There’s a vicarious thrill in watching other people live their lives. While memorable personalities often keep viewers returning, reality TV...

Battle of the streaming services

Written on September 18, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle.

As students, many of us don’t have money to waste on subscribing to a myriad of streaming services. If you’re not mooching off your parents’ accounts or splitting subscriptions with your housemates, chances are you’ve wondered: which television and movie streaming site will get me the most bang for...

'Forever' isn't the TV show you're expecting

Written on September 28, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

The set-up for Forever, Amazon’s newest half-hour comedy starring former SNL powerhouses Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen, is a married couple decides to shake up their annual fishing trip and try skiing. The punchline is a delicate and understated rumination on the value and drawbacks of monogamous...

Should we let Apple become the new Netflix?

Written on January 23, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Apple is the undisputed master of technology. However, recent announcements reveal Apple isn’t stopping until all the screens they’ve created are filled with their content as well — specifically, television. A massive push into the world of television appears to be on the horizon for the tech company,...

How this month’s music releases show streaming’s effect on music

Written on November 16, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Music streaming has forever changed the way we listen to our favourite artists. But has our collective flocking to services like Spotify or Apple Music changed the way music is made too? On Queen’s campus, you’d be hard-pressed to find a student still paying for music on iTunes. The new musical norm...

Spotify: Music's best streaming service or overrated

Written on November 10, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

For Spotify I’m embarrassed to admit that up until last year, I was listening to music via youtube2mp3.com. That is, until I came into contact with my one true love – Spotify. Before this discovery, I’d dedicate at least two hours each month to finding all the new music I liked on YouTube, converting...

Three suitable alternatives to Netflix in Canada

Written on October 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

I am about to write something that you will probably instinctively dismiss. You may read it, you may even process it, but the chances of you taking it seriously are slim. Netflix isn`t the only streaming site. I know, it’s tough to process. Many of us think of Netflix as the golden standard for...

Battle of the streaming bands: Spotify Premium vs. Apple Music

Written on May 29, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Fortunately, there are numerous music streaming services ready to blast the playlist of your choice at the tap of a screen. Unfortunately, there are so many seemingly similar services that picking just one can add some unneeded stress to your days off. To make it easier for you, I’ve tested the two...

Tag: Streaming

Streaming should be the end of reality TV

Battle of the streaming services

'Forever' isn't the TV show you're expecting

Should we let Apple become the new Netflix?

How this month’s music releases show streaming’s effect on music

Spotify: Music's best streaming service or overrated

Three suitable alternatives to Netflix in Canada

Battle of the streaming bands: Spotify Premium vs. Apple Music

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