If it's true, as Nielson Media reports, that Americans watch an average of 4.5 hours of television per day, then my Netflix habit is within normal parameters.
I do not watch cable, DVR, satellite, or broadcast television. I use my television to watch nothing but movies on VHS or DVD.
Since January 1, 2006, I have watched 77 movies from all sources, including 24 from Netflix and 13 in theatres. Today is the 51st day of the year. If each film averaged 1.5-2.0 hours in length, then I watched an average of 2.5-3.0 hours of movies per day. So I spent less time on Netflix rentals than the average person spent in front of regular TV.
Inspired by My Netflix Journal-February 19, 2006
I can't believe you have the amount of mental energy to average over a movie a night. I come home from work, watch one movie, and get really tired. 77 movies is really impressive. I've watched 37 this year and that felt like a lot.
ReplyDeleteI would argue that there is almost zero incentive to watch live tv these days-something like 70% of ALL Tv SHows that ever existed are on DVD (which seems plausible since TV is a "younger" medium than film)
ReplyDeleteSure I heard a few spoliers about Lost Season one (the numbers!!! The hatch!!!!) but it really did not diminish my enjoyment of watching the story unfold. I get a really satisfying feeling from watching an entire season of TV in just a few days.
I'm looking forward to catching Lost on DVD, once I finish with my movie list.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I have to hit pause and catch a little shut-eye before I can finish the movie :).
You should see with whom I am competing. Next to some of these guys, I look pretty lame.
ReplyDeleteIs it too late to sign up for the list for this year? I probably won't get many more than 200 but I love the lists as well. Can't believe I've never seen that site.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome to join Listology at any time. It's free. All you need to do is create a user name and password. Once you have signed up, create a numbered list of movies you've seen so far this year which meet the criteria. Then post a comment on the scoreboard discussion with a link to your list, and you'll be included in the scoreboard when it's updated.
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