10 Quibi Alternatives
With Quibi ending, we present 10 alternatives, with their pros, cons, and features that make them stand out
Cult
‘Star Wars Holiday Special’
Happy Life Day on November 17! ‘Lego Star Wars Holiday Special’ debuts on Disney+. and you can watch the original ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ from 1978 right here
‘Hocus Pocus’ Explosion
The 1993 comedy fantasy film ‘Hocus Pocus’ is casting its spells anew, including online events Oct. 29 and Oct. 30
Free ‘Spookies’ Screening
Stream a restored version of 1985 horror film ‘Spookies,’ plus a discussion about preserving genre films, Oct. 29 at 8 pm ET
‘Legally Blonde’ Reunion
‘Legally Blonde’ will hold a cast reunion at 6:15 pm ET, Oct. 20. Also: where to stream the 2001 film and its sequels
RetroPop Horror Reunions
Reunions of ‘Friday the 13th, ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ and the original ‘Child’s Play’ are on tap for free RetroPop Live Halloween, Oct. 17
Two More Movie Reunions
‘Dazed and Confused’ will hold a virtual reunion on Sunday, October 11, followed by ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ on Wednesday, October 14
ARROW Hits Cult Target
A new subscription streaming service, ARROW, targets cult movie fans with films like ‘The Deeper You Dig’ and a Herschell Gordon Lewis collection
A Salute to Lori Nelson
Honoring ’50s B movie icon Lori Nelson, we cover free films on The Film Detective, where to rent ‘Revenge of the Creature,’ and offer up an episode of ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’
From North of the Border
Take a trip to Canada with ‘Slings & Arrows’ on Sundance Now and ‘Transplant’ on NBC/Peacock, and to New Zealand with Canadian co-pro ‘The Sounds’ on Acorn TV