MUBI - Online cinema

[Number45]

I'm not going to commit to any funds initially, but I'll keep an eye out for the freebies to see what it's like.

[JP]

The free stuff on MUBI isn't really a good representation of the majority of their stuff, you'll find that it's often the shorter with a very limited audience.

You'll be able to download the app and see what's available and I suppose the free stuff will give an example of the quality to expect.

Efe has been talking about what's going to be happening with the service in the future and why the price needed to go up. They will be supplying more and more films in HD as they move forward and they're also wanting new films to be available via the service when the films are in the cinema.

I suppose it's a bit easier to do that as the smaller films that can get a very limited cinema run at specialist cinemas.

I'm not really sure how ?9:99 compare to other film services but I don't think I'd get the same amount of usage on services such as LoveFilm an Netflix.

Looking at the MUBI website they so many films I love as well as absolutely loads that I've never heard which is a big thing for me as I do like to try completely new films and there's no harm with trying as many as I want with the subscription. That's going to be a really important part of this service for me.

[Number45]

You'll be able to download the app and see what's available and I suppose the free stuff will give an example of the quality to expect.

This is the main thing for me I think. I can make a decision on the content itself independent of the service, it's the service I need to make a decision on.

I'm not historically a huge consumer of niche media content (I loves ma guns!) but I often see/hear people talk about them and wished that I was. For example, I'm ashamed to say I had to look up what 'Metropolis' is after seeing it posted in the bargains forum.

[JP]

Another trailer...

To start us off with a bang (and we do mean bang!), on November 20th MUBI will be premiering online and for free the new Mexican film Revoluci?n. This film is incredible?one of the rare films to play at the Berlin, Cannes, and New York Film festivals, Revoluci?n was made in honor of the 100th anniversary of Mexican revolution. The project was masterminded by the ten hottest young Mexican directors, from the established (arthouse master Carlos Reygadas) to the buzzed about and up-and-coming (Amat Escalante and Gerardo Naranjo), to international superstar Gael Garc?a Bernal, who shares directorial credit with his Y tu mam? tambi?n co-star, Diego Luna.


We?re showing this amazing film online for free globally for 24 hours on November 20th to coincide with the worldwide theatrical release, and this online premiere is just the beginning of the unique cinema events we?ll host on MUBI!

[Number45]

Awesome, hopefully I'm around on the 20th and can check that out.

[JP]

I'm really liking this although as expected it's taking a bit of a hammering at the moment. When I loaded it up my MUBI profile (feel free to add me) was recognised straight away which I presume is because I'm using the same email address.

The interface seems nice and simple and the blu-ray remote works exactly as if you're watching a blu-ray.

[J0e Musashi]

The interface seems nice and simple and the blu-ray remote works exactly as if you're watching a blu-ray.

How do you know that John, if it isn't out until the 20th?

[JP]

I don't know what you're talking about to be honest.

[Number45]

How do you know that John, if it isn't out until the 20th?

The app is out today in the EU, it's the free movie showing that's on the 20th.

[J0e Musashi]

I found it. I like how it's linked to my PSN account. Even better is that it has swapped X and O to match my JPN units. PlayTV doesn't do this and I get teh confuse.

[Number45]

Yup, EU only at the moment.

[J0e Musashi]

It's pretty swish. One thing though, how do I search for people? How were you able to follow me 45?

[JP]

You can send invites via people via the PS3 but it's probably a bit quicker searching and sending via your MUBI Profile. There's different ways of searching and if you use things like Facebook you can automatically send out invites via that profile.

I've only really used MUBI for the films so I've not really bothered with finding which of my friends use the service yet.

[Number45]

I thought you followed me!

I think it's safe to say it picks up MUBI users from your friends list.

[fatbatch]

Many great films, but most of them 'are not available in my area' ...