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The Criterion Channel Subscription ($100 annually at the time of publication)

Since I was a kid, I’ve loved chatting about movies with my grandpa. At age 99, he has been watching since theaters were called nickelodeons, and his breadth of knowledge has always astounded me. If the grandparent in your life also loves film, but is close to exhausting the offerings on Netflix and Hulu, a subscription to the Criterion Channel will make the perfect gift. The channel provides access to some of the best films ever made, including classic titles they may be familiar with and international titles they’ve likely never seen. Plus, the movies play on computers and through streaming platforms, such as Roku and Apple TV, for easy setup and viewing.

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