The Newsstand Episode 66 – The End of FilmStruck

Ryan, Arik, and David chat about the news that FilmStruck is shutting down.

This time on the Newsstand, Ryan is joined by Arik Devens and David Blakeslee to discuss the ending of FilmStruck.

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FilmStruck: All the Greats. Films from TCM & The Criterion Collection
FilmStruck To Cease Domestic and International Operations on November 29, 2018 | Turner
FilmStruck Movie-Streaming Service to Shut Down – Variety
WarnerMedia is shutting down FilmStruck in its purge of small streaming services – Los Angeles Times
Farewell, FilmStruck: A Bittersweet Guide to the Movies to Catch Before It’s Gone – The New York Times
The Newsstand – Episode 65 – FilmStruck and the January 2017 Criterion Line-up
‎Non-physically Released Criterion Films You Should Watch Before the Fuckers at AT&T Shut Down FilmStruck, a list of films by Michael Hutchins • Letterboxd
Scott McGee on Twitter: “For @FilmStruck, I oversaw the bonus content created exclusively for subscribers. We made a lot in 2 yrs: here’s a top sheet. (Keep in mind, this doesn’t incl what our pals at @criterionchannl did on their side). Tnx for the love, cinephiles. #FilmStruck #FilmStruckForever… https://t.co/qN6No1A1Za”
heathervescent on Twitter: “I suspect this is about end of year earnings – cutting bone from Q4 to make CEO look good + get his bonus. This is the same timing as the yearly AOL/Time Warner layoffs. https://t.co/w3YpL5spPX #filmstruck #earnings #capitalism”
Ms. Marya Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Gates on Twitter: “I’m proud of everything we accomplished at @FilmStruck and if you’re a subscriber you have access to your queue until 11/29. Let’s marathon watch 300 films together! #TCMHQ… https://t.co/owFaMZNRhP”

Episode Credits

Ryan Gallagher (Twitter / Website)
Arik Devens (Twitter / Website)
David Blakeslee (Twitter / Criterion Reflections)

Music for the show is from Fatboy Roberts’ Geek Remixed project.