Watch Classic Public Movies on This Netflix Clone
I love the effort of a good community, and giving all the “window” one can give MetaFilter user MALEVOLENT , who has taken the time to crawl through state-domain movie listings and Netflix clone designs to present them all.
Dubbed Voleflix , the site is a must-have addition to your browser’s bookmark bar if you’re into the classics. This includes the classic 1932 game The Most Dangerous Game , as well as The Little Shop of Horrors (1960s, non-musical version), the ever-delightful Manos: Hands of Fate, and Steamboat Willie , which is about as close. just like you “. we’re going to hit Disney park for the next many months.
This site may look a bit like Netflix, but it’s definitely not Netflix. You do have a kind of “queue” where you can add the movies you want to watch to the list, but there is no “account” to talk about. In other words, don’t go crazy creating your favorites list, because it is possible that your browser will clear that list at some point and ruin the hours you spend building your personal collection of criteria. Add the film at a time, maybe two, but that’s all.
Plus, since these movies are pretty old, don’t expect crystal clear images on an enhanced 4K display. And the sound for these old games can be a little harsh at times, so you’ll need to make sure you hook up your set, especially the center speaker, if you’re rocking a 5.1 surround setup on whatever you are. Watching Voleflix. You might even want to tweak the brightness and contrast a bit to see your movies better, but remember to write down the original numbers first for whatever settings you’re fiddling with and revert to when you’re done.
Otherwise, enjoy a ride on a classic film strip. Bonus points if you record your own MST3K side commentary – if it’s funny – and send it to your friends to listen to while they watch. (Otherwise I’m not sure how else one can get through Manos … )