Combination of methods for me - free stream from library, old DVD service, DVR (mostly TCM), free stream with adds, occasional one month streaming membership to knock out the ones I've wanted to see on that service.

Makes sense. The regulars probably have lots of reasons to send a message, including to sell books.

Rented. Didn't think of that.

Maybe not look up every word that stumps you which might get pretty tiresome. But at least look up some each time, especially ones that are critical to the story. And also ones you know you’ve looked up before but somehow forgotten. Over time you’ll find there are less and less words that are a problem.

Swimming holes are always secret.

Bonfire of the Vanities