Amazon is tacking on a $9.95 delivery fee to Prime orders of Whole Foods’ items across the US.
A Whole Foods spokesperson told Insider customers have already been notified of the fee via email. The additional charge will go into effect across the country on October 25.
The spokesperson said the add-on expense will help the chain avoid raising prices on its products and offset rising operating costs for delivery orders, including equipment and technology. The fee will not impact grocery pickup orders or Amazon’s grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, which is available in select markets.
“Our prices are consistent between the store and online options, which is something you don’t see with a lot of our competitors,” the spokesperson said. “We are starting to see more customers come back to shop in stores, which is something we encourage with our contactless payment options.”
The company initially piloted the fee in late August across six markets, including Detroit, Boston, and Chicago areas, Bloomberg first reported.
The Whole Foods service quickly went head-to-head with other top Amazon delivery options, including Prime Pantry and Amazon Fresh. In January, Amazon shut down its Prime Pantry service in order to streamline its grocery offerings.
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IMDb TV is a streaming service from Amazon that lets you watch movies and shows for free.
No subscription is needed, but the service is ad-supported.
From “Die Hard” to “Schitt’s Creek,” a variety of films and series are available to stream right now.
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With so many quality streaming services available, your monthly entertainment bill can quickly add up. If you’re looking to save money, free streaming options like IMDb TV might help you cut back on expenses.
To help you decide whether IMDb TV is worth your time, we broke down the streaming service’s key features, best programs, and more. The catalog of available content rotates, however, so most movies and shows are only on the platform for a limited amount of time.
What is IMDb TV?
IMDb TV is an ad-supported streaming service owned by Amazon where you can watch movies and shows for free. The ever-changing catalog currently includes popular movies like “How to Train Your Dragon” and “The Hunger Games,” as well as quality TV series like “Mad Men” and “Fringe.”
The streaming service even has a few original series such as “Pretty Hard Cases” and “Leverage: Redemption.” “Judy Justice,” a new courtroom show starring Judge Judy Sheindlin, premieres November 1 on IMDb TV.
Is IMDb TV free?
Yes, IMDb TV is free to watch. Instead of charging you a monthly subscription fee for access, the service has commercial interruptions. All you need to do is create an Amazon account, and then you can start watching movies and shows for free on IMDb TV.
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If you want ad-free entertainment with even more movies and shows to choose from, you can get a Prime Video membership for $9 a month. Prime Video is also included with a full Amazon Prime subscription for $13 a month. New members receive their first month for free, and students can claim a discounted $6 monthly rate. You can learn more about Prime Video in our full guide.
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Where can I stream IMDb TV?
Viewers who want to watch movies and TV shows for free on IMDb TV can stream entertainment with the dedicated IMDb TV app for smartphones, tablets, web browsers, Roku, Fire TV, LG smart TVs (2018 and newer), Google TV, Android TV, PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
In addition to the standalone app, you can stream IMDb TV directly inside Amazon’s Prime Video app.
Does IMDb TV have live channels?
Although IMDb TV does not include access to traditional cable channels, you can watch continuous, ad-supported streams of themed content.
Certain IMDb TV channels, like “BBC Food” and “Game Show Central,” air multiple shows revolving around a similar topic. “This Old House,” “Forensic Files,” and other series have standalone channels featuring a live stream of various episodes. Fans of “The Walking Dead” and its spin-offs will enjoy streaming “The Walking Dead Universe” channel.
What are the best movies on IMDb TV?
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You can choose from a diverse catalog of movies to watch for free on IMDb TV, like “Die Hard” and “Marley & Me.” Enjoy the free movies while you can, because the available catalog changes often.
To give you an idea of what you can stream right now, we compiled a list with some of the best reviewed movies currently on IMDb TV. Our list includes a selection of titles that are certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
From “Schitt’s Creek” to “Weeds,” you can watch a variety of series for free on IMDb TV, and the available shows frequently change.
To give you an idea of what you can stream right now, we rounded up some of the best reviewed shows currently on IMDb TV. All the series in our list have at least one season certified fresh by critics on review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.
From driving through flooded streets to making deliveries in a neighborhood hit by a tornado, a series of viral TikTok videos show the lengths that Amazon drivers can go to in order to fulfill the delivery quotas that the company expects them to meet.
Although the National Weather Service urges people not to drive in flooded areas since even a relatively small amount of water can cause a car to lose control or be swept away, two TikTok videos show drivers splashing through flooded areas that look more like rivers than streets. Amazon didn’t immediately respond to request for comment.
The TikToks are set to Bo Burnham’s song “Jeff Bezos,” which has explicit lyrics. This video, which garnered almost a million likes, shows a delivery truck barreling through a flooded street.
Managers at delivery companies contracted by Amazon have reportedly told drivers to ignore safety issues, like broken mirrors and damaged seatbelts, and have instructed workers to ignore the mandatory vehicle checklist that employees have to go through to make sure the automobile is working well.
This video, which has 100,000 views, shows an Amazon van rushing over a speed bump at a high speed, which caused the back of the van to shake.
Other common complaints about working conditions as an Amazon driver have been well documented.
In the face of high delivery quotas and little time to take breaks, Amazon drivers often pee in bottles, with one female employee noting that she’d change her pad in the back of the delivery van, Insider’s Kate Taylor and Avery Hartmans previously reported. Amazon has stated that drivers are allowed to take breaks when needed, and has said the lack of available bathrooms while on the road is an industry-wide issue.
This video, which has 3 million likes, shows an Amazon truck driving over a highway median while traffic is backed up.
Some Amazon drivers told Insider’s Aleeya Mayo that the huge amounts of packages they have to deliver leads them to drive with one hand and eat or drink with the other, which isn’t safe. Workers also said they felt compelled to blow past stop signs and drive at dangerous speeds through residential areas in order to complete their delivery routes on time.
This video, which has 2 million likes on TikTok, shows an Amazon delivery van driving down a wet street where other cars have pulled to the side.
Another video, which has a million likes, shows an Amazon driver walking through an area that had recently been hit by a tornado to deliver packages, according to the user who posted it.
While living in a shared dorm room my freshman year of college, I started regularly watching late-night movies on my laptop with a good pair of headphones. Living on a tight budget, I could only afford to choose one streaming service and would sometimes switch between different options month to month.
Student discounts weren’t as common then, but times have changed over the last few years, and students on a budget now have the option to take advantage of many deals to help ease the burden of paying for multiple subscriptions. If you plan out your spending and snag the right discounts, you can now enjoy several streaming services without breaking the bank.
To help you decide what to sign up for, we rounded up the best streaming service deals that are currently available for college students in the US. To redeem most of these discounts you’ll need to verify your student enrollment by using the .edu email address assigned by your university. Other requirements vary by service, so be sure to check each platform’s website for full details.
The best discounts on streaming services for college students in 2021:
Amazon Prime Video
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Amazon offers a discounted plan for college students called Amazon Prime Student. The program includes a six-month free trial for new members and each month after the trial costs $6.49. An individual membership to Amazon Prime costs $13 a month, so by claiming the student membership, you get 50% off the standard price.
The student plan includes access to Prime Video where you can watch exclusive movies like “The Tomorrow War” and critically acclaimed series like “Fleabag.”
In addition to Prime Video, student members receive fast and free shipping on millions of eligible items, deep discounts on services like Amazon Music Unlimited ($1/month instead of $8/month), and more exclusive deals that are further explained in our breakdown of Amazon Prime Student.
Prime Student members can also pay a discounted $1/month rate (for up to 12 months) to add select Prime Video channels, like Showtime, Epix, and Shudder.
The discounted Amazon Prime rate for students is valid until graduation, for a maximum length of four years.
Hulu Basic offers access to Hulu’s full catalog of movies and original series. Hulu also features a big selection of network shows, including popular series like “Atlanta,” “The Bachelor,” and “Bob’s Burgers.”
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Similar to Hulu, Paramount Plus offers their ad-supported plan to college students at a discounted rate. You can claim a 25% discount on the Essential Plan, which brings the price down to around $3.74 a month. Unlike most streaming service deals, current college students can lock in this discount for four years, even if they graduate.
With Paramount Plus, you can watch shows like “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and “Love Island,” along with movies like “The Ring,” “Minority Report,” and the “Indiana Jones” series. The service features content from Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, and The Smithsonian Channel.
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For students enrolled in college, Discovery Plus offers $2 off their ad-supported plan, bringing the price down to just $3 a month.
While the service doesn’t have many scripted offerings, viewers who enjoy cooking shows and reality TV will find numerous options, including “Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations,” “Man v. Food,” “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” “Sister Wives,” and “90 Day Fiancé.”
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It’s possible to cancel your Apple TV Plus subscription using different Apple devices.
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Though Apple TV Plus doesn’t offer a specific student plan, Apple Music does and, for a limited time, this discounted plan includes Apple TV Plus for free.
The Apple Music Student Plan costs $5 a month. That’s $5 off the regular Apple Music price and the same cost of Apple TV Plus on its own. College students are eligible for this discount for up to four years as long as they remain enrolled in school.
With Apple TV Plus you can stream original series like “Ted Lasso,” “Dickinson,” and “The Morning Show.” Apple Music allows you to stream over 75 million songs from your favorite artists without any interruptions from ads. You can also download music to supported devices for offline listening.
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Spotify is another company offering an exclusive deal for college students that combines music with streaming services. You can get Spotify Premium Student for $5 a month after a one-month free trial and, in addition to music, subscribers receive Showtime and ad-supported Hulu for free.
The student plan is $5 cheaper than the individual Spotify Premium plan which costs $10 a month. To retain access to Spotify Premium, ad-supported Hulu, and Showtime at this discounted rate, students must verify they are still enrolled in college every 12 months. The Spotify Premium Student bundle is valid for a maximum of four years.
YouTube Premium offers $5 off their individual plan to students, along with a one-month free trial for new customers.
This streaming service doesn’t offer many original movies or shows, but for a discounted rate of $7 a month you can watch YouTube without ads, keep videos running in the background, and use the YouTube Music Premium app.
Annual verifications are required to keep the student discount.
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Though student discounts have become common, there are a few streaming services that don’t currently offer any student deals. The following services don’t have any active student discount offers:
In addition, even though there are multiple offers you can claim for live TV services like Sling TV, none of the deals we found are exclusive to college students.
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Asking the question “How much would you pay for Amazon Prime?” is kind of like asking how much would you pay to keep using Google. It’s so fundamentally entrenched in our daily lives that it has reached a near-ubiquitous status. We are used to near-instant gratification, and, for many of us, it’s hard to put a price on that convenience.
If you pay month to month, an Amazon Prime membership is $12.99 per month, and a Prime Student membership is $6.49 per month. For EBT and Medicaid holders, additional discounts bring the cost down to $5.99 per month. Overall, paying month to month for the average user will cost you about $37 more than the annual option over a year.
For the $119 annual fee or $13 monthly fee, Prime members get a ton of benefits (which definitely range in usefulness). Among them are free one-day delivery, free same-day shipping, and free two-hour delivery on eligible items (of which there are many), exclusive rewards and discounts, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, online photo storage, music and books, and over 20 other perks.
Granted, you may not use every feature included in your membership, but the convenience alone is worth the cost.
If you’re a student and/or have access to a university email, you can save 50% on the yearly or monthly fee with Amazon Prime Student. You can also share your Amazon Prime and most benefits with family members via Amazon Household, making your dollar stretch even further. Even if none of that applies to you, it’s still generally a great investment.
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Ultimately, most of us will pay a bit more for the perks we’ve come to rely upon without much grumbling. But, if you want a breakdown of the ways you’re saving and potentially reassess the cost, check out our breakdown below. If you’re unsure and haven’t made the leap yet, check out a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime before deciding it’s worth committing to.
Here’s a breakdown of why Amazon Prime is still a great value, even at $119 per year:
Shipping costs
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The annual or monthly price includes free one-day delivery on over 10 million items with no minimum purchase. Without Prime, you’ll get free regular shipping if your order is over $25, but no one-day perk.
One-day shipping (give or take a couple of bucks) typically costs about $10. If, as a Prime member, you place 11 orders of under $25 over the course of a year on Amazon (say, you need paper towels but not much else), the membership pays for itself.
And while expedited shipping is an abnormal cost for most of us, it’s a pricey one. Prime’s Same-Day speeds offer delivery on millions of items in 47 major metropolitan areas for orders over $35.
On average, Amazon Prime members spend $1,400 US dollars on the platform every year. Non-Prime users spend a little less than half that ($600), but they may be picking up the tab elsewhere, like in the cost of gas to shop in-store, the higher price of items from big-box retailers, and shipping from other stores.
Video streaming services
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One of the suspected reasons for the increase in annual fees in 2018 was due to the amount of money Amazon planned to pour into its digital content, which is one of the best perks of the Prime membership.
Prime Video lets you stream from a large library of movies and TV shows for free, including Amazon Originals content, and rent the latest releases for low prices. Prime members can also subscribe to over 100 channels (and only pay for the channels they want, which is great for saving money without losing convenience), including HBO, Showtime, and CBS All Access.
Plus, it’s probably only going to get better as streaming competition intensifies.
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Amazon Photos lets you save and share unlimited full-resolution photos across desktop, mobile, and tablet, as well as share unlimited photo storage with up to five people. If you’re paying a few bucks every month to increase your iCloud storage just to make room for the photos on your phone, you can cut out that cost and use your membership to a fuller extent.
You’ll also get five GB for videos and files. And Amazon Photos comes pre-installed on Amazon devices, so you can also view your photos from your Fire TV and Echo Show.
Sharing Prime benefits across an entire household at no additional cost
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If you’re using it as a family, Amazon Household is one of the easiest ways to see the return on your Prime membership investment. Two adults and up to four teens and four child profiles may link in a ‘Household,’ allowing everyone in the family to enjoy Prime benefits (free shipping, Prime Video, Amazon Photos and share content like ebooks, audiobooks, games, and apps) without paying extra. This alone makes Prime a good deal if you or your family members use any of the features even sparingly.
Another benefit of linking accounts is that adults can approve orders before they’re placed (for teens) and set parental controls on digital content (for kids).
Prime exclusive rewards and discounts, like Prime Day deals, Lightning Deals, and a rewards credit card that gives you 5% cash back
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Your Prime membership also makes you eligible for lots of exclusive deals, which are the metaphorical cherry on top of the rest mentioned.
The most impactful is access to Prime Day deals, Amazon’s annual holiday that took place earlier this year. If you missed it, don’t fret, you also get exclusive access to the following:
Early access to Lightning Deals: Prime members get an extra 30 minutes to shop lightning deals (which typically last only for a few hours) before they’re officially open. Just look for the “Prime Early Access” label as you shop the page.
Discounts or rewards for choosing no-rush shipping at checkout: If you can wait a few extra days for your order to arrive, you can either earn rewards on future purchases or receive discounts immediately. Rewards are automatically added to your account once your free No-Rush order ships and they are automatically applied to qualifying orders as well.
The option to try clothes on at home before actually buying them
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Prime Wardrobe lets you try on and purchase new styles at home. Choose three or more items across their many lines and try them on at home before deciding what to keep and pay for. You have seven days to choose, and you can just check out online once you’ve decided. From there, return your unwanted items for free using the resealable box and prepaid shipping label.
If you don’t frequently shop online this might not save you much money through your membership. But if you’ve ever gotten burned by a short return window and a busy schedule, the try-before-you-buy is a great feature to save money in the long term.
Access to books, magazines, and comics
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Prime members get access to Prime Reading which means they can choose up to 10 titles at a time from more than 3,000 options as a perk of membership, and Amazon First Reads gives you access to one free Kindle book every month chosen by Amazon book editors.
And if you have kids and find yourself spending a lot on kids’ books, movies, TV shows, or educational apps and games put together, Prime members can pay $2.99 per month for a single child or $6.99 for a family of four kids for Amazon Kids+, which gives members unlimited access to thousands of options. Start a trial here before committing.
Parents can set controls like time limits and content filters, and personalize the experiences of each child profile. It’s available on Fire Tablets (books, videos, apps), Echo (audio), Kindle eReaders (books), and Android phones and tablets (books, videos).
Free Amazon Music streaming and discounted Amazon Music Unlimited
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Amazon Music is a benefit of your Prime Membership that features a growing selection of 2 million songs, playlists, and stations that you can listen to ad-free and on-demand. If you want to expand your options, Amazon Music Unlimited ($7.99 per month) has a larger library of tens of millions of songs and podcasts you can download for offline listening on any device. Depending on your own preference, Amazon Music Unlimited might be a better deal than popular choices like Spotify Premium ($9.99 per month). You can find a trial here to determine which one is better ultimately for you.
Save 50% on Prime with access to a university.edu email or as a qualifying customer with an EBT or Medicaid card
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If you have access to a .edu email and haven’t yet become a member with it, you can get a six-month trial of Prime Student at no cost and then pay 50% less than other Prime users ($6.49 per month or $59 per year) after the trial ends for four years or until your indicated graduation date — whichever comes first.
Free standard shipping and returns on Shopbop, East Dane, and Woot!
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Your shipping benefits are key, and they extend beyond Amazon.com. You can get free standard shipping by signing into your Amazon account while shopping at Shopbop, East Dane, and the flash deals at Woot! as well.
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With Prime Gaming, Amazon Prime members enjoy tons of free, exclusive content for your favorite PC, console, and mobile games. Prime members get a free Twitch channel subscription (starting at $4.99 per month otherwise) and a collection of PC games every month that you can keep forever.
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Perhaps the biggest (and most valued) thing you will save with Prime is time. With same-day delivery, Prime members can get millions of items in 47 metropolitan areas.
In select cities, you can even enable Amazon Key in-home delivery, so you don’t even need to be home to bring your packages indoors. It’s a secure in-home delivery on millions of eligible items. It’s possible with the Amazon Key Home Kit ($219.99), which can also be used normally to schedule home access for guests, friends, and family. Eligible shoppers can also get packages delivered to their garage or car when it’s parked in a publicly accessible area.
Though it may be easy to write Amazon Prime off as another frivolous subscription cost, being a member is full of perks and benefits that in the end can save you money.
For those that are EBT or Medicaid cardholders, you can sign up for a Prime Membership at 50% off, bringing the rate down from $12.99 per month (or $119 per year) to $5.99 per month for qualified users. For a membership that includes a streaming service, same-day grocery delivery, two-day shipping, and Amazon Prime Day 2021 access on June 21, that’s a steal.
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The best Amazon Prime benefits
In addition to free next-day or two-day shipping on millions of items, Amazon Prime can you save money on essentials like groceries, diapers, and baby food – not to mention trips to the store. It’s also worth noting that Amazon now accepts SNAP EBT on qualifying grocery items.
With access to a massive library of TV shows, movies, and original content through Prime Video, membership can also help you cut the cord if you’re still paying for cable or satellite TV. The cost of Prime with all of its features also matches that of other major streaming services alone.
Amazon Prime Day 2021, Amazon’s big two-day sale is another major benefit of having Amazon Prime. Members have exclusive access to thousands of exclusive deals, many of which are just as good or better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
But, like all of Amazon, sometimes the effort it takes to find great movies on Prime Video outweighs the desire to watch them. To make your nights in a bit more enjoyable, we’ve done the legwork for you. Below, you can scroll through 17 solid options that are already included in your membership – and available to stream right now.
Our picks include a mix of recent releases and classic films across various genres, ensuring that all viewing tastes are accounted for. All of the titles we’ve included are categorized as fresh by critics and audience members on the review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.
Featuring a uniquely terrifying beast, “Jaws” made an entire generation think twice before heading to the beach. The classic, suspenseful movie is directed by Steven Spielberg.
After the mysterious death of Harlan Thrombey on his 85th birthday, everyone at the party is a potential suspect. Each family member had their reasons for wanting his money, but who had the followthrough? The star-studded cast includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Toni Collette.
A young conman, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, fakes his way through life as a pilot, doctor, lawyer, and more. He is relentlessly pursued by an FBI Agent (Tom Hanks) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.
Sigourney Weaver fights to keep a spaceship crew alive during their gut-wrenching encounter with extraterrestrials. Combining elements of horror and science fiction, “Alien” is directed by Ridley Scott.
A Chinese-American family comes together for a final goodbye as their matriarch dies of cancer. Starring Awkwafina, “The Farewell” is an emotionally resonant movie with dialogue in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Director Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, “Remember This House.” It’s a journey into black history that connects the Civil Rights movement to #BlackLivesMatter, and it questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond.
Casey Affleck leads an all-star cast in this acclaimed and poignant film about a solitary janitor whose life is transformed after he becomes the guardian of his 16-year-old nephew.
From Park Chan-wook, the celebrated director of “Oldboy” and “Stoker,” comes a ravishing crime drama. A gripping and sensual tale of two women — a young Japanese Lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but is secretly plotting with a conman to defraud her of a large inheritance.
Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty star in this cruelly hilarious dark comedy which became one of the biggest cult classics of the 80s.
Taking care of Arnie is mostly Gilbert’s task which can be pretty demanding, at least while you’re working at the local grocery store. Then one day Becky and her grandmother pass through Endora, and Gilbert falls in love with Becky — but runs into problems when he tries to find time for his own private life.
Nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Director, comes a passionate love story between two people of different backgrounds, who are fatefully mismatched and yet condemned to each other. Set against the background of the Cold War in the 1950s, the film depicts an impossible love story in impossible times.
After George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
In one of the greatest road movies of all time, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon ride to everlasting fame as two women who embark on a crime spree across the American southwest.
Marvel’s first major team-up movie remains one of the studio’s best films. Though the franchise’s many sequels have been great, nothing quite matches the initial thrill of seeing iconic comic book heroes, like Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America, on screen together for the first time. A blockbuster superhero flick of epic proportions, “The Avengers” is the perfect popcorn movie.
Directed by Mike Nichols (“Closer”, “The Birdcage”), “The Graduate” is a genuine classic of American cinema. The unique coming-of-age story stars Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock, a disillusioned college graduate who finds himself in a love triangle with an older woman and her daughter. Set to a memorable soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel, and full of iconic images and lines, “The Graduate” feels just as fresh and innovative today as it did when it was first released in theaters over 50 years ago.
The Coen Brothers (“Fargo,” “No Country for Old Men”) are known for directing films with a unique mixture of offbeat humor, quirky characterizations, and bittersweet observations. Their 2013 black comedy “Inside Llewyn Davis” is no different. The movie follows a down-on-his-luck folk musician struggling to get by in New York City during the 1960s. Stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, and Adam Driver all perform their own musical numbers.
A darkly surreal examination of the sinister underbelly resting beneath the wholesome veneer of small-town America, “Blue Velvet” is a dreamlike thriller from director David Lynch (“Twin Peaks”). When a college student discovers a severed ear, he’s thrust into a dangerous murder mystery. Though the film’s sometimes disturbing content won’t be for everyone, Lynch’s hypnotic style leaves a lasting impression.
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An Amazon Prime Student membership includes six months free and then a discounted monthly fee.
Prime Student comes with many of the perks of an Amazon Prime membership plus college-exclusive benefits, including a GrubHub+ Student membership.
It lasts four years or until your listed graduation date, whichever comes first.
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Students are eligible for a wide range of discounts on fashion, tech, and travel. But one of the sweetest student discounts available right now is Amazon Prime Student. It includes many amenities of Amazon Prime at 50% off the regular membership price, but that’s not all. Amazon Prime Student now also boasts student-only discounts for services like Grubhub+ Student, Calm, and Course Hero.
Want to know how to sign up for Amazon Prime Student and take advantage of its exclusive offers? We have all the details below.
How to sign up for Amazon Prime Student
To sign up for Amazon Prime Student, you’ll need a valid .edu email. From there, Amazon will ask for an intended graduation year. That’s it. If you still have access to your university email, this offer is wide open to you.
If you don’t have a .edu email address, you can sign up using an alternate form of proof of enrollment like a school ID card or an up-to-date transcript.
How much does Amazon Prime Student cost?
An Amazon Prime Student can try out Amazon Prime for free for six months. By comparison, a typical Amazon Prime comes with a shorter 30-day free trial.
After the trial ends, you’ll be charged a discounted rate of $6.49 per month, or $59 per year. In comparison, Amazon Prime comes with a 30-day free trial and is $12.99 per month after that ($119 per year).
For what it’s worth, JPMorgan estimates that an Amazon Prime membership is actually worth $785 annually. We considered a standard Amazon Prime subscription to be an excellent deal, but the discounted rate and benefits offered to Amazon Prime Students make it a no-brainer.
Benefits of Amazon Prime Student
Amazon Prime Student includes many Prime benefits the average person cares about: free next-day or two-day shipping on more than 100 million eligible items, unlimited streaming of tons of popular movies and TV shows, unlimited photo storage, 30-minute early access to select Amazon Lightning Deals, and unlimited access to over a thousand books on Prime Reading.
Plus, Amazon has deals on back-to-school shopping for college essentials such as tech and dorm items. You can find them all in Amazon’s Off to College store, with many items eligible for free Prime next-day or two-day shipping.
An Amazon Prime Student subscription, however, has several bonus perks. And just in time for back-to-school season, Amazon has added several enticing student-exclusive offers for food delivery, relaxation tools, travel, and homework help:
Free GrubHub+ Student membership (reg. $9.99 per month), which includes free unlimited food delivery (off-campus orders over $12) plus 10% back on pickup orders
Three months of Calm for free (normally a 7-day trial), then $8.99 per year for unlimited access to music, sleep stories, and other relaxation tools (reg. $69.99 per year)
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Prime Video – Amazon’s on-demand streaming service – features thousands of movies and TV shows.
The service is included with a Prime membership for $13 a month or $119 a year.
Watch even more content by adding Prime Video Channels, like Showtime and Cinemax.
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The perks of an Amazon Prime membership seem so numerous that most of its 140-million-and-counting US subscribers are probably only using a fraction of them. You can use it for groceries with AmazonFresh, take advantage of free two-day shipping on tons of products, and get exclusive deals during Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale.
But, if you want to catch a new film or TV show, one of the best membership perks is definitely Amazon’s streaming service: Prime Video.
In addition to its large library of on-demand content, Prime Video includes Prime Video Channels. This feature lets you add streaming access to other networks and services for an extra monthly fee. Prime Video also offers a selection of live sports, including the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football”.
If you’re looking for a way to get the most out of your Amazon Prime membership, here’s how you can start watching Prime Video today.
What is Prime Video?
Prime Video is an on-demand streaming service that’s included in your Amazon Prime membership. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can also sign up for Prime Video on its own.
The streaming service has roughly 24,000 movies and over 2,100 shows to choose from. You can also rent or buy additional movies and TV episodes not included with your subscription, and add over 100 premium channels with Prime Video Channels.
How much does Prime Video cost?
Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership for $13 a month or $119 a year. If you’re not interested in any of Amazon Prime’s other perks, you can sign up for Prime Video on its own for $9 a month.
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Students at US colleges and universities can save 50% and pay just $6.49 a month for Amazon Prime thanks to Prime Student.
New members can get a free trial of Amazon Prime – which includes Prime Video – for 30 days. That’s one of the longest free trial periods you can get for any streaming service. College students get an even longer trial and can claim six months of the service for free.
After the trial period, you can continue paying the regular rate or cancel your plan. You’ll need to cancel your subscription before the end of the trial in order to avoid paying for your next month.
What devices can I use to watch Prime Video?
You can watch Prime Video on your web browser, iOS and Android devices, and more. Here’s a list of devices compatible with Prime Video:
Chrome
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Safari
Opera
Android
iOs (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
Chromecast
Roku
Comcast X1
Cox Contour
Dish Network
Nvidia Shield
Oculus
TiVo
Apple TVs
Sony smart TVs
Samsung smart TVs
Panasonic smart TVs
LG smart TVs
Vizio smart TVs
Hisense smart TVs
Philips smart TVs
Sharp smart TVs
JVC smart TVs
TCL smart TVs
Konka smart TVs
Insignia smart TVs
Skyworth smart TVs
Haier smart TVs
Amazon Fire TVs
Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon Echo
PlayStation consoles (3, 4, and 5)
Microsoft Xbox Series (Series X, Series S, One, 360)
Blu-ray players (LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony)
How does Prime Video compare to other streaming services?
Prime Video‘s cost falls somewhere in the middle of the pack compared to other popular streaming services, like HBO Max ($15 a month) and Peacock (as low as $5 a month). Its standalone price is essentially the same as a basic Netflix plan ($9 a month), although that Netflix option is limited to standard definition while Prime Video offers up to 4K streaming at no extra cost.
Unlike competitors’ streaming services, Prime Video is the only one you can get as part of an Amazon Prime membership. If you frequently have Amazon items shipped to your home or want free delivery on grocery orders over $50, the addition of Amazon Prime for $4 more a month is a no brainer.
All HDR titles use the HDR10 and HDR10+ formats. Another HDR format, Dolby Vision, is also supported on a select number of titles.
When it comes to advanced audio, Prime Video supports Dolby Atmos on some shows and movies, but the selection is nowhere near as big as it is on Netflix or Disney Plus. The info page for each title typically reveals whether it supports audio formats like Dolby Atmos.
You should check your devices first to see if your video and audio gear will play Prime Video content in these advanced formats.
What shows and movies are on Prime Video?
Prime Video has a wide range of series and films. This includes a number of exclusive 2021 Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated movies like “Sound of Metal” and “One Night In Miami…,” as well as new releases such as the Amazon original “The Tomorrow War.”
The service isn’t short of shows, either, including popular originals like “The Boys” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Prime Video also features children’s shows like “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” based on the book of the same name.
Outside of original content, the streaming service includes a rotating library of hits from the past – like “Gladiator” and “Back to the Future” – along with the option to pay extra for Prime Video “cinema” releases that are still playing in theaters.
What does Amazon’s purchase of MGM mean for Prime Video?
Amazon struck an $8.45 billion deal to acquire MGM in May 2021. The deal could have a big impact on what Prime Video subscribers get to watch.
MGM is home to a number of popular franchises including Rocky, James Bond, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Real Housewives,” and more. In total, the studio has made over 4,000 films and 17,000 TV shows, according to a press release.
Many existing MGM titles and new entries in the studio’s franchises could now become a part of Prime Video’s library. But, it’s not as straightforward as all MGM titles leaving other streaming services to head to Amazon.
For instance, WarnerMedia and Turner Broadcasting have a hold on the subscription streaming rights to MGM’s “The Wizard of Oz,” “Gone with the Wind,” “Singin’ in the Rain” and all movies before 1986. Some of these titles are already available to watch on Amazon, but only if you pay extra to rent or buy them. If Amazon wants these films included with Prime Video, it will have to make a separate deal.
It’s also unclear when MGM titles will make their way to Prime Video. As one Citigroup analyst told Barron’s, the titles would “likely” move to the streaming service “over time.” There are also other parties that still have input concerning future MGM releases, such as Eon Productions’ creative control over decisions regarding future James Bond titles.
Upcoming movies that have already been announced for other streaming services, like “No Time to Die” and “Creed III,” should still make their way to Epix and Paramount Plus first thanks to existing deals.
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Amazon is adding on a $9.95 delivery fee to Prime orders of Whole Foods’ items across six US markets.
A Whole Foods spokesperson told Insider the fee will be rolled out in the greater Detroit, Boston, and Chicago areas, as well as in Portland, Maine, Manchester, New Hampshire, and Providence, Rhode Island.
In a notice sent to shoppers last week, the grocery chain said the additional charge would help cover operating costs for delivery orders, but would not apply to grocery pickups, Bloomberg first reported.
The spokesperson told Insider the fee is part of a pilot program. It will help cover delivery logistics and allow the chain to avoid raising prices on its products.
The Whole Foods service quickly went head-to-head with other top Amazon delivery options, including Prime Pantry and Amazon Fresh. In January, Amazon shut down its Prime Pantry service in order to streamline its grocery offerings.
