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3 Ways to Make Netflix Even Better

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 25th, 2010 at 1:37 pm

For my money (and it does get my money), Netflix is far and away the best way to rent movies.  Its “Watch Instantly” service is fantastic and their overall library contains so many movies that you can rent films that aren’t even available for sale like Ishtar and Mr. Frost.  It’s a service that’s constantly trying to expand its availability as well as its digital distribution.

However, there are some frustrating problems that I think could be easily fixed with some programming tweaks and no need for major overhaul of their impressive navigation or recommendation system.  After the jump, I’ve listed three ways that Netflix could be even better for customers and take another step ahead of its competitors.  Keep reading for my suggestions on how Netflix can improve customer queue organization, provide information on demand for a title, and notifications of title expiration.

Entertainment Weekly Lists the 25 Best Soundtracks from the Past 25 Years

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 3rd, 2009 at 2:34 pm

I’m no music expert what with their fancy degrees and ability to appreciate music beyond “This sounds good.”  But I do know lists and lists generate controversy and controversy equals traffic!  And with their patented “slideshow” format which creates more hits based on an itemized story, EW.com has a real racket going!

Well, we just listed it like normal people after the jump.  Take a look, see if you agree, and scream your disbelief at how a certain album you love wasn’t included.  Also, remember that this is a list of soundtracks which are usually a collection of songs used in a movie as opposed to a score which is usually the instrumental accompaniment to the film created by a single composer (although there are obviously scores created by more than one composer).

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