The Week Netflix Put the Smackdown on Its Rivals

Professional wrestling, soon to be found on Netflix. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photo: Cora Veltman/Sportico via Getty Images Two years ago this month, Netflix warned investors that it saw growth slowing down during the first half of 2022 — and the result was nothing short of a Wall Street freakout. The streamer’s share price fell by nearly 20… Continue reading The Week Netflix Put the Smackdown on Its Rivals

Amazon to Put Ads on Prime Video Starting in 2024

Photo: Brooke Palmer/Prime Video If other streaming services have commercials, why can’t Amazon? Prime Video is just the latest streamer to announce it will introduce ad-supported and ad-free tiers, making Prime Video more like if you paid for Freevee. (Payme?) After months of speculation and testing, Amazon announced in September that the “limited advertisements,” launching… Continue reading Amazon to Put Ads on Prime Video Starting in 2024

What is the right way to put a friendship on pause?

Dear Amy: What is the right way to put a friendship on pause? I have known “Lara” for many years. We don’t have a lot in common and it can be trying to spend time with her – she monopolizes conversations, tells inappropriate stories and can be extremely negative. However, she was very persistent about… Continue reading What is the right way to put a friendship on pause?