Hulu adds Andy Samberg’s commentary

Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti Palm springs might have been our new favorite movie of 2020. Part of it could be because it didn’t have a ton of competition in this area, but also because it’s a nerdier, more adorable and somehow less cynical groundhog day tale, which was a pleasure to escape while being stuck in a time loop all of our own. So we’re excited to see that Hulu has just released a commentary track for the film, not just as an excuse to enjoy the film again, but because it’s a big step forward for streaming titles to finally get some hits. DVD style extras.

It is quite intentional, by the way. Variety announced the news, with this glimpse from Samberg: “As far as I know, we’re the first. We realized that Palm springs will still be on Hulu, which is great, but there are parts of the DVD experience that no longer exist. They were very open to discussing ways to get fun stuff. “

Hulu isn’t the only streaming service that has started dipping its toes into the extra-esque waters of DVD. Disney + has this behind-the-scenes documentary series The Mandalorian, and some services attach trailers to their titles, although this is more for seduction than archiving. But if Netflix and Amazon Prime are to start giving people more of a good thing for select shows and movies, I’m pretty sure everyone would be on board. Like, who wouldn’t want to watch a blooper reel after binging season three of The right place without having to go to YouTube?

For now, however, you can take advantage of the Palm springs commentary track with Samberg, Milioti, and director Max Barbakow and screenwriter Andy Siara. Hulu even made a trailer for it:

Presumably the whole commentary trail is not just from people saying nice but mundane things about the movie, but you can find out for yourself – it’s available on Hulu now.

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