DOCUMENT by: Bob Hassenger
Subject: Information on Finding Films
This course includes the required or recommended viewing of films.
It is your responsibility to locate and borrow, rent, or buy the films you will view (Unless they are specifically provided as part of the course package through the Empire State College Bookstore. If this is the case, this will be indicated in the Readings and Materials section of your course)
There are several ways to a film:
1) Borrow from your local library. Many libraries have excellent film collections.
2) Rent the film from your local video store.
3) Rent the film from an online DVD rental store, such as NETFLIX or CAFEDVD.
http://www.Netflix.com:
$19.95 + tax per month. No shipping/handling fees. No late fees. You may have up to 3 DVDs at a time. Cancel anytime. No cancellation fees or commitments.
How it works: after signing up, you choose films. They go into your “queue”. Netflix sends you 3 DVDs. They come in a reversible envelope, ready to return. As soon as you have viewed a film, send it back. Netflix immediately sends you the next film in queue. They are generally reliable, fast, and efficient.
http://www.cafedvd.com
A La Carte Plan.
You may keep a film for 7 days. If you order single movies, the costs are:
$3.00 per title. Shipping Costs: minimum $2.49 First Class; $4.50 priority mail
Late Fee: $3.00 per DVD, per week.
Unlimited Rental Program
$14.95 per month for 2 DVDs at a time
$19.95 per month for 3 DVDs at a time
$23.95 per month for 4 DVDs at a time
No shipping/handling fees. Cancel anytime.
The following companies also offer film rentals. They have not been evaluated by our staff:
filmcaddy.com (Blockbuster)
Walmart.com
Qwikfliks.com
movielink.com (Allows you to download movies to your hard drive for a rental fee)
If you cannot rent the film, and must see it, you may be able to buy the video or DVD.
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
http://www.bestbuy.com
or try eBay! http://www.ebay.com
Disclaimer: This information is provided to assist you in finding films to borrow, rent, or buy, and is in no way an endorsement of the companies listed.
