Randy Harward

Don’t Miss Out! Streaming the 2026 Oscars: A Masterclass in Subscription Hopping

by Randy Harward | Feb 27, 2026 | Entertainment, Industry News, Listicles, Streaming

We evaluate the best streaming services for 2026 Oscar content and prestige value, from Netflix’s 16 nominations to the total Paramount+ shutout.

“I Hated This Movie, Give It An Oscar”: 16 Oscar Predictions for 2026

by Randy Harward | Feb 24, 2026 | Entertainment, Industry News, Listicles

Will Timothée Chalamet finally win? From “One Battle After Another” to “F1,” see our staff’s expert 2026 Oscars predictions for the 98th Academy Awards.

Survey: 1 in 10 Would Drop Sex Before TV

by Randy Harward | Feb 24, 2026 | Entertainment, Industry News, Outreach, Streaming

What would you give up for a month to keep your favorite streaming TV service? Of the 983 Americans we polled, more than 1 in 10 said they’d drop sex.

For real? Didn’t sex put the “chill” in “Netflix and chill?” Well, the data is the data, and it’s compelling: 12% of respondents (so more than 1 in 10) said they’d go celibate for a month to keep streaming TV.

DISH Hopper 3 vs. DIRECTV Genie

by Randy Harward | Feb 23, 2026 | Equipment, Reviews

Feature-rich and powerful, the DISH Hopper 3 is consistently named the best TV box in the biz. DIRECTV’s Genie is well-regarded, but not as mighty, and consistently second-banana to the Hopper 3. If you want more details, keep reading to see what we’ve dug up on both boxes.

What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Feb. 16—22)

by Randy Harward | Feb 23, 2026 | Entertainment, What to Watch

Relax this week with top TV picks for AMC+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, and more! Discover what to watch in our Feb. 16–22 guide.

There Are RULES: How to Watch the ‘Scream’ Movies in Order

by Randy Harward | Feb 19, 2026 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Industry News, Listicles, Streaming

What’s your favorite scary movie? If it’s Scream, you’re probably excited to see Scream VI when it comes out tomorrow. Here’s how to watch Scream VI—and where to stream, rent, or buy the other films in the franchise.

Best Satellite TV Providers: DISH or DIRECTV—Who Wins?

by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Feb 19, 2026 | Entertainment, Industry News, Reviews, TV

DISH is our Editor’s Choice for the best overall TV provider for the last three years due to its high channel count, industry-leading DVR, and three-year price guarantee.

DIRECTV has more channels and better sports offerings than DISH, plus a new two-year price guarantee—but DIRECTV also has higher prices and hidden fees.

Best Live TV Streaming Services for 2026: Packages, Platforms, and More

by Randy Harward and Taylor Kujawa | Feb 10, 2026 | Best of the Best, Industry News, Reviews, Streaming

Compare the Best of the Best of live TV streaming services in 2026. We tested YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and more on price, local channels, and sports to help you find the best value.

What To Watch This Week: Our Top TV and Movie Picks (Feb. 9–15)

by Randy Harward | Feb 9, 2026 | Entertainment, What to Watch

Check out our What to Watch This Week column for Feb. 9–15, where we recommend the best shows and movies on TV this week. Our picks include Dark Winds (AMC+), The Artful Dodger (Hulu), How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix), Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+), Soul Power (Prime Video), and Neighbors (Max). Let’s hit the couch!

What to Watch Besides Super Bowl LX This Sunday (18 Best Shows)

by Randy Harward | Feb 4, 2026 | Entertainment, Listicles, Sports, What to Watch

So, you’re not interested in the Super Bowl and you couldn’t care less who wins the game? Welcome to the (small) club. But what are you going to do on Sunday? Read a book? Didn’t think so—we need our TV time.