January 2012
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Happythankyoumoreplease
I was really pleased to see this movie on instant Netflix, because I read about it on IMDb a while ago and really wanted to see it. It did not disappoint!
It’s really sweet and the kid in it is adorable.
I’m terrible at describing movies, but this is a really good one.
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Bottle Shock
A story surrounding the emergence of California wines in the 1970’s and their win in a blind tasting against French wines.
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Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
“Expecting to relax at their “vacation” cabin, two backwoods boys see their trip turn into a nightmare when they’re accused of being psychotic killers.”
Self aware, most realistic slasher movie in cinematic history. Like every slasher movie, but actually entertaining due to a unique plot motif; there is no psycho hillbilly. Many scenes had my friend and I in...
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This Movie is Not Yet Rated
Good documentary about the motion picture ratings board. Censorship sanctioned by studios that helps shape culture.
Nick Kroll's Standup Special!
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Watch this now! Nick Kroll is the best!
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Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)
I thought that this would be another slightly corny, tired science fiction thriller TV series. I started watching because it was a recommendation from Netflix on the basis of Doctor Who and Firefly.
What I got was an intense political, anthropological, moralistic, religious analysis of humanity. The science fiction is present, but never obtrusive. The acting is so well done that I don’t...
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Buried
It just recently got added to Netflix Instant. It’s only star is Ryan Reynolds and it is directed by Rodrigo Cortes. Ryan Reynolds plays Paul Conroy, an American truck driver in Iraq. His convoy gets attacked and he wakes up inside an old wooden coffin, buried in the desert. Considering the whole 90 minute or so movie is taped inside the coffin, Cortes does a WONDERFUL job with the camera...
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The Life Before Her Eyes
An almost suspenseful tear-jerker (and my favorite movie) about two best friends in high school who get trapped in a bathroom along with the boy who happens to be shooting up the school. He says he’s only gonna kill one of them and that they have to decide who.
Which one will they choose?
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Limitless
With Bradley Cooper. I’m only half an hour in, but it’s really good so far.
Editor’s Note- I love that you submitted this a half hour into watching. That first half hour of Limitless must be great y’all!
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World's Greatest Dad
An indie film that stars Robin Williams! A father, whose son accidentally commits suicide in a most humiliating way, decides to cover it up by publishing a faked suicide note. It becomes a hit and he eventually writes a whole journal for the world to read. Such a great movie and I recommend it to anyone of any age.
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Family Ties
I highly recommend (re)watching Family Ties on Netflix streaming. I was surprised how well the show holds up after all these years. I recommend the episode entitled, “Say Uncle” starring Tom Hanks, also the Christmas episode is pretty funny. Just mute the opening credits— that theme song will stick in your head for forever. (Sha-nah-na-naaaah)
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Girl, Interrupted
I can see why critics may be quick to regard this film as a cliched and discreetly pretentious melodrama, however this is one of my favorite because Angelina Jolie’s performance is absolutely amazing and each character stands on their own. If you like Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar and any literature that runs along the theme of “the depressed suicidal”, then this may be the...
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Dogs Decoded (Documentary)
If you’re a dog lover or owner and are interested in learning a bit more about the (as you will find out) even more unique than once thought relationship between dogs and humans, this documentary is totally worth the watch. The documentary discusses the scientific, emotional, and historical bonds that occur exclusively between humans and dogs, as well as the process of domestication. Watch...
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Another TV Show That Doesn't Suck
In response to your list of top ten TV shows to watch on Netflix Instant, I wanted to add one of my favorite TV shows that I feel should have made the list.
PARTY DOWN (2009 - 2010) follows the Party Down catering company based in LA as they host a variety of events, from high school reunions to sweet sixteens to NFL draft parties. Every character is trying to do something else with their life,...
Anonymous asked: hey you might want to edit your post on "memento"; it was definitely not Nolan's first film, "following" was and it is available on instant netflix. It is a pretty satisfying low-budget neo-noir.
Anybody know why all the queued posts keep posting...
Also queued was nearly impossible to spell.
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In the Loop
is a great film about the mishaps and misfits of the political sphere. It is hilarious from start to finish and is available on Instant Queue. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Editor’s Note: Starring Zach Woods!!!
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underappreciated tv shows to stuff yourself with...
vulture published a list of underappreciated tv series on netflix that don’t suck.
i can attest that they’re right about Better Off Ted, because i’ve already devoured that one & submitted it (you’re welcome).
first off from the list i started on Reaper. it doesn’t suck!
i don’t know if everyone else knew about this show when i didn’t but it’s...
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Portlandia!
Season one is on Netflix now. So funny and smart and dumb at the same time. Hilarious and amazing. Season Two starts like Friday or something so watch it now and catch up!
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Trailer Park Boys
The Trailer Park Boys is a hilarious, original, brilliantly crass tale of mischief in a Nova Scotia trailer park. It’s my favorite show and now it’s all available on Instant!
TPB is nothing like the shows I’m about to mention, but these are other shows I like so you can compare my judgement & taste to yours: Battlestar Galactica, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Entourage, 30 Rock,...
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Gas Hole
This film will make you mad!! It tells the story of Tom Ogle and others that developed technology that allows a car to get over 100 miles per gallon. THIS WAS DEVELOPED IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 1900s! Oil companies bought the patents and the technology was covered up. We should all watch this movie and figure out a way to get rid of big oil companies.
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We Are Wizards
A documentary about Wizard Rock and Harry Potter fan culture that every Potter fan needs to see, especially if you’re feeling nostalgic post-Deathly Hallows.