Today is National Alfred Hitchcock Day! As a tribute to the master of suspense, we’ve chosen six chilling classics for your viewing pleasure. Hitchcock directed 54 pictures over the course of his brilliant career, and we don’t need much provocation to revisit a few of our favorites. We’re sure the “Suspense” is working you into a “Frenzy” (see what we did there?), so without further ado, here are our top six Hitchcock films. We’re just dying to hear your killer suggestions – please share them in the comments below.

Strangers on a Train- A psychotic socialite confronts a tennis star with a twisted theory about “criss-cross murders” that soon becomes dangerously real. Hitchcock plays with visual metaphor, incorporating doubles and criss-crosses throughout the film (Amazon Prime)

Rear Window- This voyeuristic thriller follows an injured photographer (James Stewart) who suspects his neighbor of murder and enlists his girlfriend (Grace Kelly) to help investigate (Amazon Instant Video)

The Birds- A wealthy San Francisco playgirl pursues a potential beau to a small coastal town, but the trip takes an eerie turn when birds start to attack people in increasingly violent droves (Amazon Instant Video)

Vertigo- A neurotic detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, becoming dangerously obsessed with her in the process. Shot in San Francisco, Vertigo is one of Hitchcock’s most visually stunning films (Amazon Instant Video)

Dial M for Murder- An ex-tennis pro plots to murder his unfaithful socialite wife (Grace Kelley) in order to inherit her money. Nearly every scene takes place inside a single apartment, lending the film a genius air of hysterical claustrophobia (Amazon Instant Video)

The Lady Vanishes-  One part romance, one part thriller, and a whole lot of wit, this Hitchcock classic made such an impact on Orson Welles that he allegedly went to see it eleven times (Netflix)

North By Northwest- Cary Grant puts Don Draper to shame as a stylishly suited and perfectly coiffed Madison Avenue advertising exec who is mistakenly kidnapped by a group of international spies (Amazon Instant Video)

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Ahh… Friday has such a nice ring to it. There’s no time like the weekend for some serious daystreaming! Here are a few recommendations to get you started. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect lazy Sunday flick, please post ‘em in the comments. Happy streaming!

Netflix New Releases:

• The Lincoln Lawyer- A sleazy attorney (Matthew McConaughey) becomes ensnared in a deadly plot while representing a wealthy Beverly Hills playboy (2011)
• Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai- An inner-city assassin (Forrest Whitaker) adopts the strict lifestyle and moral code of the samurai warrior in Jim Jarmusch’s mobster masterpiece (1999)
• The Boxer- Daniel Day-Lewis stars in this gritty political drama as Danny Flynn, a promising Irish boxer who was imprisoned at age 18 for associating with the IRA (1997)

Hulu Plus New Releases:

• New Girl- Jess gets tough in the classroom (2012)
• Parks and Recreation: Lucky- After Leslie gives an embarrassing drunken interview, she and her campaign team pull out all the stops to prevent it from being aired (2012)
• The Office: Last Day in Florida- Jim tries to head off a career disaster for Dwight; Andy learns Erin’s not returning to Scranton (2012)

Crackle New Releases:

• Stealth- Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel and Jamie Foxx take flight in an explosive search and rescue CGI-laden thrill ride that delivers (2005)
• Family Business- Matthew Broderick, estranged from father Dustin Hoffman, enlists the aid of his grandfather Sean Connery, a career criminal, to pull off a can’t-miss heist. Can you say dream cast? (1989)
• Desperate Measures- With a gravely ill son in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant, Officer Frank Connor (Andy Garcia) must capture an escaped killer (Michael Keaton) who is a perfect DNA match (1998)

Amazon Prime Instant Video New Releases:

• Sons of Anarchy- Seasons 1, 2 & 3 of the epic motorcycle drama are now included in your Prime membership (2011)
• Page One: Inside the New York Times- Unprecedented access to the New York Times newsroom yields an insider view of the peril and opportunity facing the newspaper industry (2011)
• Ip Man- Behind every great man stands a great teacher. This action packed martial arts flick tells the story of the man behind acclaimed martial arts star Bruce Lee (1993)

Amazon Instant Video New Releases:

• Game of Thrones: Season 1- Dragons, medieval zombies, and giants. Oh, my! Explore the Seven Kingdoms in HD (2011)
• Justified: Watching the Detectives- Winona’s estranged husband becomes a pawn in a deadly attempt to discredit Raylan by framing him for murder (2012)
• Immortals- In a world where gods, titans, and mortals battle for supremacy over the earth, a young warrior embarks on a quest to defeat the rising forces of evil which threaten the fate of all mankind (2011)

Hi! I’m Eric Lachter, Director of Marketing and Guy that Streams Great Movies on Roku. I thought today would be a good day for an ad-hoc review.  The movie Hugo is fantastic and now available on Roku on the Amazon Instant Video Channel.

I saw Hugo with my wife and kids, and all four of us were immediately transported and immersed in Scorsese’s beautiful French wonderland. The story of the Oliver-Twist-like orphaned young boy, juxtaposed with Ben Kingsley’s character’s filmic history make for a charming and suspenseful thriller. And Sacha Baron Cohen makes a sympathetic antagonist.

The plot, characters and acting make the film worth seeing, but it is the art direction and cinematography that make this film Oscar-worthy.  I immediately felt like a little kid again marveling at the sets, clock mechanics, French train station and urban scenes.

I would highly recommend Hugo for kids and grownups alike.  It’s definitely a film for movie lovers and it recalls the lost art of earlier genres of filmmaking.

I give this 8 out of 10 streaming stars.  Hugo is must-see on the Amazon Instant Video Channel.

Happy Streaming!

The Roku app is now available on the Android Market! Use the app to explore, rate channels, and much more – all with the tap of a finger.

What else does it do? Glad you asked:

• Instantly replay your favorite movie moments.
• Quickly add and remove channels.
• Control and switch between multiple Roku players.
• Launch rocket ships and make perfect toast. Every time. (Just kidding).
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The Roku app will run on any Android device with Android version 2.1 or later installed. Did we mention that it’s FREE?

As you may remember, we launched the Roku iOS app last December, and we’ll keep working hard to improve the Roku mobile experience. We hope you enjoy Roku’s latest mobile effort!

Do you have feedback about the Roku mobile experience? Let us know at feedback@roku.com.

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In return, for every purchase made through your link, you score an Amazon Instant Video rental-on us. You can use this $4.00 credit to rent or buy. And the more you share, the more you’ll get back. We have a suspicion that some of you may never pay for another movie rental!

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With the annual TED Conference in full swing today, it’s time to take a look at what makes
TED so special. From the current state of sea life to the pursuit of happiness,  TEDTalks cover a wide range of fascinating global issues in the most informative and inspiring ways possible.

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Kick back, relax and enjoy the perfect streaming weekend with some fresh flicks below. As always, if you have a suggestion on the perfect lazy Sunday flick, please post ‘em in the comments. Happy streaming!

Netflix New Releases:

• Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey- Meet Kevin Clash, the man behind the most famous little red monster in the world, in this remarkable doc (2011)
• Nova: What are Dreams?- Find out the stuff dreams are made of in this inquiry into the mystical world of dreams (2009)
• Scarface- Never, ever get high on your on supply – lessons learned from Tony Montana (1983)

Hulu Plus New Releases:

• The Daily Show- Paul Rudd returns to The Daily Show to talk about his new movie “Wanderlust” (2012)
• Up All Night: First Birthday- Reagan and Chris are coerced into throwing a joint birthday for Amy; Reagan accuses Chris of being a pushover parent; Ava is crushed to discover she’s not Amy’s godmother (2012)
• Parks and Recreation: Sweet Sixteen- Leslie realizes that the Parks Department has forgotten Jerry’s birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location (2012)

Crackle New Releases:

• The Karate Kid- Ralph Macchio will always be Daniel-san (1984)
• The Karate Kid II- Mr. Miyagi and Daniel’s father/son dynamic deepens in this thrilling Okinawa-set sequel that just may outkick the first (1986)
• And Justice For All- A coal black satire of the American judicial system brought to life by Al Pacino before he phoned it in (1979)

Amazon Prime Instant Video New Releases:

• Reality Bites- Ben Stiller, Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo and Steve Zahn star in this smart, insightful and hilarious comedy that looks at life, love and the pursuit of gainful employment (1994)
• Notting Hill- Can two people fall in love with the whole world watching? (1999)
• Hot in Cleveland: Season 1-Three best friends from Los Angeles are stuck in Cleveland. Realizing that LA norms don’t apply, they decide to stay where they’re still considered hot… (2010)

Amazon Instant Video New Releases:

• Tower Heist- Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star cast in Tower Heist, a comedy caper about working stiffs who seek revenge on the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them (2012)
• Johnny English Reborn- Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of the accidental secret agent who doesn’t know fear or danger in this comedy spy-thriller (2012)
• Martha Marcy May Marlene- In her stunning feature film debut, Elizabeth Olsen delivers an electrifying, star-is-born performance. This gripping psychological thriller is far and away one of the year’s best! (2012)

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