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Ferox13

05-06-2013, 11:31 PM

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)

http://www.cinemablend.com/images/reviews/1725/C_A_The_Confederate_States_America_11556111203970. jpg

Interesting documentry about what would have happened if the South had won the War of Northern Aggression. It might be a little heavy handed for most but I found it hit more than it missed.

The Black Klansman (1966)

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Entertaining, low budget exploiter from Ted V. Mikels. Black Man passes for white to get revenge on the Klan who killed his daughter (this plot seems to be recycled many times I think I Spit on your Grave from 59 was one of the first). Max 'the MAck Julien also has a small role.

newb

05-07-2013, 05:02 PM

Have The Black Klansman in my queue

John Dies At The End
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fun movie

Hit & Run

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5032469966881733&pid=1.7

haven't seen it....heard good things about it.....gonna watch it..........NOW

Sculpt

05-07-2013, 07:14 PM

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)

http://www.cinemablend.com/images/reviews/1725/C_A_The_Confederate_States_America_11556111203970. jpg

Interesting documentry about what would have happened if the South had won the War of Northern Aggression. It might be a little heavy handed for most but I found it hit more than it missed.
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Entertaining, low budget exploiter from Ted V. Mikels. Black Man passes for white to get revenge on the Klan who killed his daughter (this plot seems to be recycled many times I think I Spit on your Grave from 59 was one of the first). Max 'the MAck Julien also has a small role.

Thank you for reminding me about that movie. A friend told about that movie a long time ago. Got to see it.

Ferox13

05-08-2013, 12:03 AM

Have The Black Klansman in my queue

John Dies At The End

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a360/ferox-13/JDATE_zps7c7e85df.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ferox-13/media/JDATE_zps7c7e85df.jpg.html)

hammerfan

05-08-2013, 04:00 AM

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a360/ferox-13/JDATE_zps7c7e85df.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ferox-13/media/JDATE_zps7c7e85df.jpg.html)

ROFL! Love it!

ChronoGrl

05-08-2013, 05:57 AM

Watching it right now. Chrono, now I know what your sig pic is from! LOL

NICE! I love that part - So absurd and creepy.

Oooo - Thanks for the heads up on John Dies at the end... And Ferox, I think you just made my morning...

hammerfan

05-08-2013, 06:04 AM

They just put House at the End of the Street on streaming.

Ferox13

05-08-2013, 08:54 AM

I actually made that one myself too.

Ferox13

05-08-2013, 11:28 PM

Craigslist Joe (2012)

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In a time when America's economy was crumbling and sense of community was in question, one guy left everything behind to see if he could survive solely on the support and goodwill of the 21st century's new town square: Craigslist.

I really enjoyed this - it was a bit like one of the vice docs with a more likely character.

ChronoGrl

06-05-2013, 11:32 AM

Been watching a LOT of stuff on the Netflix...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/arrested_development_zps112b3d92.jpg

Watched Season 4... It was ok. Wasn't a huge fan of the episode structure but it was good to see these guys again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/that_guy_zps8d6ba2e0.jpg

Interesting little doc on familiar extras in movies and TV... Fun for pop culture fans.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/queen_zps7b25e9b6.jpg

INCREDIBLY interesting riches-to-rags story. HIGHLY recommended. Seriously.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/alias_zpsa6723d8d.jpg

Always wanted to go through this - And now I am. Lots of fun.

hammerfan

06-06-2013, 08:30 AM

The Villain

06-06-2013, 01:53 PM

I added That Guy...Who Was in That Thing and The Queen of Versailles. I'll let you know my thoughts.

The first one sounds very interesting! When I was watching Game of Thrones, I kept thinking "I know that guy who's playing Walder Frey". Looked it up on imdb.com and, sure enough - he was Mr. Filch in the Harry Potter movies!

It's so weird that you said that because i actually watched a Harry Potter movie last night and sat up in bed and was like "Walder Frey!" and pointed at Filch. My girlfriend thought i was nuts

Sculpt

06-06-2013, 02:13 PM

I just saw That Guy a few days ago. Very good doc, especially if you want a peek into the lives of todays character actors. And they are apart of the successful actors...

John Dies at the End is fantastic, for anyone who hasn't seen it. It's kind of a Bogus Journey meets, Evil Dead 2, meets the Matrix.

Giganticface

06-06-2013, 08:03 PM

It's so weird that you said that because i actually watched a Harry Potter movie last night and sat up in bed and was like "Walder Frey!" and pointed at Filch. My girlfriend thought i was nuts

*** Game of Thrones spoilers ***
Man, after last week's Game of Thrones, I really hate Walder Frey. I'm only halfway through Storm of Swords and I didn't see that coming.

fortunato

06-07-2013, 08:35 AM

New Luther trailer coming out today. Definitely can't wait for season 3. Hopefully it'll be on Netflix straightaway.

Giganticface

06-08-2013, 01:08 PM

I think Antibodies expires tomorrow so I'm hoping I get a chance to watch it tonight.

metternich1815

06-13-2013, 07:12 PM

Unfortunately, Netflix just took off a pretty good number of really good horror movies.

Sculpt

06-14-2013, 01:44 PM

New Luther trailer coming out today. Definitely can't wait for season 3. Hopefully it'll be on Netflix straightaway.

Yes, I'm looking forward to more Luther too. Compelling show.

Antibodies is gone. I missed it. = (

But enjoy John Dies at the End if you haven't seen it.

hammerfan

06-24-2013, 10:38 AM

They have The Avengers on instant view!

CreedNoir

06-25-2013, 04:59 PM

So I was cruising around Netflix looking for the latest or at least worst Horror movie I could get my hands on. Interesting enough I stopped at Human Centipede 2. Yes, it's available on Netflix as instant view. I never saw the first Human Centipede, so I thought "why not" and fired up the ol' web browser and began watching.

I'd rather not give away anything to the movie if you haven't seen except that I found it more funny than horrific.

newb

06-25-2013, 06:43 PM

A B C s of Death is on there now

ChronoGrl

06-27-2013, 07:08 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/super_zps831a58bb.jpg

Weird off-beat movie. Probably not for everyone but I like it a lot.

Giganticface

06-27-2013, 08:00 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/super_zps831a58bb.jpg

Weird off-beat movie. Probably not for everyone but I like it a lot.

"Shut up, crime!"

I'm sold.

ChronoGrl

06-27-2013, 10:31 AM

:D

Let me know what you think - It's definitely on the darker side of dark comedy... I really liked it, though.

Ferox13

06-27-2013, 10:42 AM

Super was great - way darker than I expected. Defendor with Woody Harrelson is similar but not as good. There are some good docs out there about real life 'super heros'..

"I'm a Hero Hunter. I hunt heroes. Haven't found any yet."
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The Villain

06-27-2013, 06:55 PM

hammerfan

07-09-2013, 05:29 AM

They have The Bay on instant view now.

newb

07-09-2013, 06:01 AM

They have The Bay on instant view now.

cool....been wanting to check that one out

hammerfan

07-09-2013, 06:23 AM

cool....been wanting to check that one out

I highly recommend it. At first I thought, "Oh lord, another found footage movie". But, it's excellent!

ChronoGrl

07-18-2013, 12:35 PM

I liked The Bay. Seriously eeked me out...

Re-posting these here:

This Film is Not Yet Rated (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493459/?ref_=sr_1) (2006)

Fantastic expose of the MPAA - I liked this one a lot.

...

Cleanflix (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1007026/?ref_=sr_1) (2009)

Great documentary about a video rental business in Utah that purchases R-rated videos and then edits out the sex, violence, and language so that the wussy Mormon community can watch them. Amused the Hell out of me.

Definitely recommended.

Sculpt

07-21-2013, 10:08 PM

Continuum -- Excellent sci-fi series. If you liked the Sarah Connor Chronicles, you'll love this more. Top notch all the way around the block.

Elvis_Christ

07-21-2013, 11:28 PM

ChronoGrl

09-23-2013, 10:40 AM

'Been watching the Doctor Who reboot for the first time - A lot of fun.

Sculpt

09-23-2013, 10:52 PM

'Been watching the Doctor Who reboot for the first time - A lot of fun.
I really liked the "Last Day of Earth" episode, where the last Earthling is just skin stretched out like canvass. I think that's the 3rd ep. It slowed a bit for me after that ep. I think I stopped at about the 6th or 7th ep.

ChronoGrl

09-24-2013, 05:15 AM

I really liked the "Last Day of Earth" episode, where the last Earthling is just skin stretched out like canvass. I think that's the 3rd ep. It slowed a bit for me after that ep. I think I stopped at about the 6th or 7th ep.

YES! That episode is fantastic!

So I have an odd relationship with Doctor Who... I'm going to be honest; it took me a loooooooong time to get into the reboot - The only reason why I kept watching is that - true story - I wanted to be part of the Doctor Who Tribe (guess that means I was a wannabe?) - I felt as though it was a show that I should like, so I kept at it -

But ultimately it pulled me in - I had a similar experience with Buffy; I hated it at first, then thought of it as a guilty pleasure, then really got pulled in by the characters... I LOVE Rose Tyler and her family and got really attached to them. I love David Tenant. Season One is really a mixed bag - If you want to get into the show I recommend skipping The Unquiet Dead and moving forward... The show definitely picks up in Series 2.

Bastion1023

09-28-2013, 05:45 PM

Stick with the reboot of Doctor Who cause there are some legitimately scary episodes. The Weeping Angels episodes and the Silence episodes come to mind immediately, but there are many others. I was reluctant to watch the new shows but once I was in I was hooked.

Sculpt

09-28-2013, 08:44 PM

YES! That episode is fantastic!

So I have an odd relationship with Doctor Who... I'm going to be honest; it took me a loooooooong time to get into the reboot - The only reason why I kept watching is that - true story - I wanted to be part of the Doctor Who Tribe (guess that means I was a wannabe?) - I felt as though it was a show that I should like, so I kept at it -

But ultimately it pulled me in - I had a similar experience with Buffy; I hated it at first, then thought of it as a guilty pleasure, then really got pulled in by the characters... I LOVE Rose Tyler and her family and got really attached to them. I love David Tenant. Season One is really a mixed bag - If you want to get into the show I recommend skipping The Unquiet Dead and moving forward... The show definitely picks up in Series 2.
My friend Sven told me the same thing -- that there are some early duds, or a bit slow, but it picks up. When you say Series 2, do you mean Season 2? Have an idea of which Season and Ep that starts after The Unquiet Dead ends? Thanks! I was really pumped with the Last day of Earth ep so I'm planing on watching more.

Right now I'm enjoying the last of the Netflix Supernatural eps, angels and demons, it's cool the writers were willing to jump in like they did. I'm so glad the "back story" kicked in, cause they were getting pretty redundant for me.

Bastion1023

09-28-2013, 10:40 PM

I started watching American Mary tonight, but did n't get to finish due to some chores needing done. The beginning was promising. Has anyone else watched it? Good? Bad?

Recalled earlier another movie I saw on Netflix called Dead Girl. I highly recommend it. Small film with an interesting take on a zombie movie. Very focused and more emotionally and morally horrific. I thought it was quite good.

The Villain

09-29-2013, 03:25 AM

Bastion1023

09-29-2013, 04:44 PM

Agreed, David Tennant is my favorite Doctor so far. He chews up the scenery so well and his mannerisms and quirks were the most endearing. I also feel that he had the benefit of some of the very best writing in the series. Matt Smith was a good Doctor but I felt a lot if the stories were a bit flat in comparison and I know there was a change in the writing staff at the same time as the shift from Tennant to Smith.

ChronoGrl

09-30-2013, 06:41 PM

Ripped through this over the last couple of days (last episode to go tonight) and thought it was great. It was a bit hit and miss to begin with but a few episodes in I was sold. Hope there's a second season...

http://daintygirl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76839-will-orange-is-the-new-black-be-netflixs-next-big-hit-series.jpg

Dude. Must have missed this post because not all pics load when I'm on at work but I absolutely agree - I was really impressed with this show - Also agree that the earlier episodes are a little weak (the chicken episode almost caused me to stop watching), but as soon as it picks up, it takes off - I adore the character development and acting; quite a layered show and I'm psyched for next season.

Stick with the reboot of Doctor Who cause there are some legitimately scary episodes. The Weeping Angels episodes and the Silence episodes come to mind immediately, but there are many others. I was reluctant to watch the new shows but once I was in I was hooked.

Yeah, "Blink" (Weeping Angels) was really great - Almost at Silent Library, which I'm pretty psyched about. I'm loving Katherine Tate (Donna) as a Companion.

My friend Sven told me the same thing -- that there are some early duds, or a bit slow, but it picks up. When you say Series 2, do you mean Season 2? Have an idea of which Season and Ep that starts after The Unquiet Dead ends? Thanks! I was really pumped with the Last day of Earth ep so I'm planing on watching more.

Right now I'm enjoying the last of the Netflix Supernatural eps, angels and demons, it's cool the writers were willing to jump in like they did. I'm so glad the "back story" kicked in, cause they were getting pretty redundant for me.

Yeah - I meant Season 2 of the reboot - Some people call it "Series" vs. "Seasons" (maybe it's a British thing?) - I use it interchangeably.

I've never seen Supernatural - I need to check that one out...

I started watching American Mary tonight, but did n't get to finish due to some chores needing done. The beginning was promising. Has anyone else watched it? Good? Bad?

Recalled earlier another movie I saw on Netflix called Dead Girl. I highly recommend it. Small film with an interesting take on a zombie movie. Very focused and more emotionally and morally horrific. I thought it was quite good.

I honestly was REALLY disappointed by American Mary (I was hoping it would push the envelop a bit more and truly be a shocker)... As for Dead Girl, folks seem to like it, but it wasn't for me (can't say that it's a bad film; just too icky for me).

Skip The Unquiet Dead? I loved that episode. I did really like the David Tennant years the best though.

Yes. Let's fight. :p

[I'm going to say that now every time we disagree on anything. ever. <3 you, Villain]

The Villain

09-30-2013, 07:28 PM

Yes. Let's fight. :p

[I'm going to say that now every time we disagree on anything. ever. <3 you, Villain]

Bring it Chrono! :p

I'm gonna hold you to that, i wonder how often we will disagree.

Let's Fight.

Love you too:D

newb

10-15-2013, 05:56 PM

Maniac is now streaming...the new one with Elijah Wood...watch it...its good

Giganticface

10-18-2013, 08:20 AM

Maniac is now streaming...the new one with Elijah Wood...watch it...its good

Awesome. Thanks for the tip. I've been wanting to see that version.

Giganticface

10-20-2013, 11:13 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the tip. I've been wanting to see that version.

Wow, that was an _excellent_ remake. I might actually prefer it to the original.

ChronoGrl

10-21-2013, 05:46 AM

Maniac is now streaming...the new one with Elijah Wood...watch it...its good

Really looking forward to this - Thanks for the heads up!

newb

10-26-2013, 06:49 AM

Just added

V H S 2 [ better than the first]

Also..Pumpkinhead 2 [ not better than the first]

Sculpt

10-26-2013, 06:51 PM

Giganticface

10-27-2013, 06:47 PM

Just watched the original Manic film. That was weird. The film stops the story with text on various psychosis, explaining what they are. The acting in the movie is pretty bad. And the occasional nudity is bizarre to see. And talking to the camera. Seems like a torn film. I look forward to seeing the remake. The original is special for it's time, but fairly simple minded.

That's not the same Maniac that this is a remake of. I think you watched Sex Maniac (1934), which also goes by the name Maniac. Yeah, that movie is total cheese-fest, but a fairly notable exploitation classic.

This film is a remake of the 1980 shocker, which is also a classic, but one that doesn't suck.

Ferox13

10-28-2013, 07:08 AM

Dwain Esper's Maniac is a fantastic film. He did an excellent one called Sex Madness too. Its a depressing tale about the dangers of VD and quack doctors. Also check out some of his 'anti' drug films...

hammerfan

10-29-2013, 03:03 AM

The Following is now streaming.

crazy_loot_fan

10-31-2013, 01:15 PM

I recently watched a youtube video recommending some 80's horror films then realised after searching that the US seems to have a better selection as opposed to what UK denizens have because when I searched hardly any where on there :( I have watched these though which are on the UK Netflix...

Beyond re animator
Puppet master
An American werewolf in London
Phenomena

I also have these on my list to watch...

Puppet master 2
Puppet master vs Demonic toys
Carrie
Return to horror high
Student bodies

hacelikewhoa

11-09-2013, 10:37 PM

Kandarian Demon

11-10-2013, 10:41 AM

Maybe not very horror-esq but I have been re-watching Dexter since they have finally added it. (s01-s04)
I was actually wondering if v/h/s II was any good, so from the looks of it, I will be watching that soon
I need to finish maniac also...Watched part of it, got busy and forgot to finish it.
How is the original btw?

(EDIT: I just now realised that you were asking about Maniac and not the V/H/S movies... sometimes I read too fast)

I recently watched both movies back to back, and trust me, I am very prejudiced when it comes to found footage stuff. But I thought the first one was pretty ok, good enough to make me want to watch the second one... and the second one I thought was awesome :) I really liked the mood and the atmosphere that both movies created.

newb

11-12-2013, 06:42 AM

hammerfan

11-12-2013, 07:21 AM

Now streaming....a couple I've been waiting for

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/rockinmule/nIFIWb5iy6IIOliabhnkcCTCvK5_zpse855f40f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rockinmule/media/nIFIWb5iy6IIOliabhnkcCTCvK5_zpse855f40f.jpg.html)

I just added Grabbers to my list. Watched Olympus Has Fallen yesterday - I'm a sucker for disaster movies, so I really liked it. Plus I'm a big fan of Gerard Butler.

ChronoGrl

12-02-2013, 05:32 AM

Just watched Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh last night.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/lastwill_zpsefbea802.jpg

I was pleasantly surprised. It takes a while to build up, but it's legitimately creepy. It's not a perfect movie but if you're looking for a creepy little flick on a Sunday night when you have nothing else to do - It's perfect.

Ferox13

12-02-2013, 08:45 AM

Here's (http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/psychotronic-netflix-vol-77-december-dump/) a pretty good list of ' PSYCHOTRONIC' films on netflix (from Daily Grindhouse).

fortunato

12-02-2013, 02:58 PM

The Villain

12-02-2013, 05:07 PM

newb

12-02-2013, 07:02 PM

Here's (http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/psychotronic-netflix-vol-77-december-dump/) a pretty good list of ' PSYCHOTRONIC' films on netflix (from Daily Grindhouse).

YEAH......get their list on facebook. Nice site.....watched "Targets" yesterday. Pretty sure I have seen it before...."back in the day"....kind of a split personality movie. The sniper half was pretty creepy. Love seeing Boris in the wraparound.

ChronoGrl

12-06-2013, 06:14 AM

Adding it to my list

Let me know your thoughts if you get around to watching it - I think part of the reason why I was so "impressed" is that it was put out by Rue Morgue (so I guess I assumed it would suck!).

While I don't think it'll win any best movies of the year, I appreciate that it's not our average fare.

hammerfan

12-06-2013, 06:23 AM

Season 2 of House of Cards is supposed to start on February 14th. Can't wait!

The Villain

12-06-2013, 05:37 PM

Let me know your thoughts if you get around to watching it - I think part of the reason why I was so "impressed" is that it was put out by Rue Morgue (so I guess I assumed it would suck!).

While I don't think it'll win any best movies of the year, I appreciate that it's not our average fare.

I'll definitely let you know

newb

12-06-2013, 07:50 PM

a good one

Michael Shannon is great in this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/rockinmule/ICEMAN_zpsa91b1c6a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rockinmule/media/ICEMAN_zpsa91b1c6a.jpg.html)

Straker

12-07-2013, 08:32 AM

I've finally sorted out access to the US Netflix library now, so will be paying more attention to this thread..... You guys have so much more to choose from its insane. :danger:

NightOfTheLiving_Sam

12-07-2013, 11:22 AM

Can someone recommend me something on Netflix, I want a good movie to watch. Horror, Drama, Indie Film or a good Comedy please.

Thank you! ::wink::

ChronoGrl

12-09-2013, 07:11 AM

Can someone recommend me something on Netflix, I want a good movie to watch. Horror, Drama, Indie Film or a good Comedy please.

Thank you! ::wink::

Looks like you found the right thread! ::roll eyes::

newb

12-09-2013, 08:09 AM

Looks like you found the right thread! ::roll eyes::

lol ::big grin::

Sculpt

12-09-2013, 10:47 AM

Can someone recommend me something on Netflix, I want a good movie to watch. Horror, Drama, Indie Film or a good Comedy please.

Thank you! ::wink::
Wow, any type of film as long as it's good? That really open things up. I'll list the ones I rated 5 stars below.

Depends what you like, but here's my top picks for you (if you haven't already seen them):

Groundhog Day (comedy)
Science of Dogs (documentary)
Terms of Endearment (drama)
Avengers (action/adventure)
Being John Malkovich (indie-ish/heady comedy)
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (horror/comedy)

Non-documentaries film:
Groundhog Day
Being John Malkovich
Rango
Leaving Las Vegas
Terms of Endearment
The Avengers
Mission: Impossible
Raising Arizona
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn
Crash
John Dies at the End
Braveheart

Non-documentaries TV series:
Continuum
Astonishing X-Men
Firefly

Documentaries:
Science of Dogs
TEDTalks: Head Games
I Am
Secrets of the Dead: Churchill's Deadly...
Secrets of the Dead: Deadliest Battle
Hellbound?
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Nature: Animal Odd Couples
Bully
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
An Inconvenient Truth
Chariots of the Gods
Nature: Raccoon Nation
Panama Deception

hammerfan

12-09-2013, 11:03 AM

You should also check out House of Cards.

Straker

12-09-2013, 12:27 PM

Vampires (2010): Fake documentary about a Belgium vampire community. Quiet dark in tone, with a decent slice of dry humour. Not really a blood and guts type of vampire flick though, although there are a few decent feeding scenes thrown in for good measure. Little bit slow and the ending drags a bit, but thought it was pretty well done and well worth a watch for any fans of vampire flicks and/ or fake documentaries. (Belgium/ French with subtitles).

hammerfan

12-09-2013, 12:43 PM

ChronoGrl

12-12-2013, 05:36 PM

Sculpt: Thanks for the documentary recommendations! Have you seen Inside Deep Throat? Really interesting (and also very sad). Good call on the TEDtalks shoutout; I like Lifehacks.

The Hubby just watched all of The Avengers animated series. No idea if it was good but it held his interest. ;)

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Vampires (2010): Fake documentary about a Belgium vampire community. Quiet dark in tone, with a decent slice of dry humour. Not really a blood and guts type of vampire flick though, although there are a few decent feeding scenes thrown in for good measure. Little bit slow and the ending drags a bit, but thought it was pretty well done and well worth a watch for any fans of vampire flicks and/ or fake documentaries. (Belgium/ French with subtitles).

Thanks for the rec!
...

Still switching between Doctor Who and Breaking Bad. Interesting combination.

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Also: Not sure if you guys are Podcast-listeners, but one of my favorites is Filmspotting SVU (http://www.filmspotting.net/reviews/filmspotting-svu.html): Streaming Video Unit. Good source for reviews on all things streaming, Netflix and otherwise.

neverending

12-12-2013, 06:18 PM

I've seen that Vampires film. and recommended it when it was On Demand. It's really good. with a very dry sense of humor.

Sculpt

12-12-2013, 09:47 PM

Sculpt: Thanks for the documentary recommendations! Have you seen Inside Deep Throat? Really interesting (and also very sad). Good call on the TEDtalks shoutout; I like Lifehacks.

The Hubby just watched all of The Avengers animated series. No idea if it was good but it held his interest. ;)
I haven't seen Inside Deep Throat, but I noticed it. I remember hearing Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato interviewed by Terry Gross in 2005. It did sound really sad. So I know know some of the back story, and I know it's sad, so I thinks that's mostly why I didn't queue it. Sounds like it's an interesting cultural film.

Yes, LifeHacks is great! Especially liked 'Your body language shapes who you are' and 'How to start a movement'. TEDtalks has really good stuff. One of the best and funniest ones I've seen is 'power of vulnerability', which is in the TEDTalks: Sex, Secrets & Love. Paul Zak: Trust, Morality and Oxytocin is really good from that set too.

ChronoGrl

12-13-2013, 02:57 AM

Yes! The Body Language TEDtalk was fantastic and really inspiring. I'll check out the other one you mentioned too.

Sculpt

12-13-2013, 09:25 AM

The Hubby just watched all of The Avengers animated series. No idea if it was good but it held his interest. ;)
The Netflix animated series "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" is pretty good, once you get passed the superhero origin episodes. If your husband liked that one, (and he's obviously an adult), he'll like "Astonishing X-Men", which is for adults. It's not pornagraphic or crude, it's just for adults. It's written by Josh Wedon, creator of Cabin in the Woods, Avengers, Buffy, Firefly, etc.

Straker

12-14-2013, 09:08 AM

Noticed a couple of British flicks on Netflix that some of you might not have had the chance to see yet;

Harold's Going Stiff: I'm sure I've mentioned this before somewhere, but not sure if its been recommended anywhere in this thread, either way its a quality movie. Unique and incredibly endearing take on the zombie genre. Hard to call it a horror as its much more drama with a slice of comedy. Basically about an elderly guy who is suffering from Onset Rigours Disease (he's turning into a zombie) and his carer. Beautiful story about their friendship and loneliness, well worth a watch. Just don't expect a full on zombie flick with blood, guts and action.

Four Lions: Hilarious comedy about an inept, British born, terrorist cell aspiring to become suicide bombers. Obviously a controversial theme that is going to make for uncomfortable viewing for a lot of people, but its all handled incredibly well. Not sure how the movie would translate to an international audience, but I think its the type of movie that if you aren't laughing after watching for 10 or 15 minutes then its probably not for you. Probably one of the best British comedies in recent years. That said, this is more of a tentative recommendation as I really don't think it will be for everyone.

NightOfTheLiving_Sam

12-15-2013, 09:06 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I'll be sure to check them out. Not sure which one I'll check out first but once I watch them I'll let you know what I thought of them. =)

newb

12-16-2013, 11:58 AM

Blackfish is streaming now

Haven't seen it but hear its a must see

http://d1zhdulzy5lsh5.cloudfront.net/assets/_sized/d291868e54720ce7/Blackfish_Blu-ray_200_294_85.jpg

ChronoGrl

12-16-2013, 12:23 PM

Blackfish was very good. Very sad, but very good.

Straker

12-16-2013, 01:30 PM

Just finished watching Blackfish myself, quality doc... I gotta be honest though I am left feeling a little naïve and incredibly disappointed. For some reason I assumed the US had already stopped these types of shows. Tragic.

newb

12-16-2013, 06:05 PM

not much of a plot but a real grindhouse kinda feel

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Tahrgat

12-21-2013, 07:44 PM

I just watched Kill Em All. I never heard of it until I saw it on Netflix. The cover looks kinda dumb so I almost avoided it until I noticed a name... Gordon Liu. I couldn't believe it. That name probably means nothing to most of you, but anyone who is a fan of old school kung fu also knows that Liu Gordon is the king of it. So I gave it a chance and it satisfied my martial arts craving. This ain't fine art, it won't win awards, but if you wanna see some heads bashed in with good fight choreography and the main man Liu back in action then this delivers.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t176/Tahrgat/kill_em_all_zps5649d496.jpg

ChronoGrl

12-24-2013, 07:52 AM

Sightseers is available. I liked it a lot.

Straker

12-24-2013, 01:17 PM

Really enjoyed Sightseers too, well worth a watch.

newb

01-03-2014, 05:27 AM

Devil's Pass

Oh no...not another "found footage" film

but this one surprised me.....worth a watch

ChronoGrl

01-03-2014, 03:59 PM

Yeah, I'm curious about that one.

Oddities: San Francisco is On Instant. Love these show. So fascinating! I want to work in one of those stores and know everything about the bizarre and macabre. :danger:

Giganticface

01-04-2014, 01:10 AM

I meant to post this a couple months ago but never got around to it.

Resolution was pretty good if you like indie, mumblecore, subtle meta-horror (not plainly spelled out like Cabin in the Woods or Behind the Mask), and perhaps some tongue in cheek (or maybe not). I think ChronoGrl might find it interesting.

ChronoGrl

01-04-2014, 05:08 AM

Yes!! Resolution was a great little gem! Loved it. So odd and perfect in its absurdity and smart too. Reminds me a bit of yellowbrickroad and The Corridor.

Angra

01-04-2014, 06:39 AM

Ninja 2

A gem for Elvis_Christ. ;)

Giganticface

01-04-2014, 11:21 AM

Yes!! Resolution was a great little gem! Loved it. So odd and perfect in its absurdity and smart too. Reminds me a bit of yellowbrickroad and The Corridor.

I'm going to have to watch both of those now. I think it was you're recommendation of The Signal that got me to notice this subgenre, which really matches my tastes.

newb

01-04-2014, 06:13 PM

Ninja 2

A gem for Elvis_Christ. ;)

got that one in my lineup

The Mothman

01-04-2014, 09:12 PM

Ninja 2

A gem for Elvis_Christ. ;)

I think elvis sent me a care package with a burned DVD of Ninja III; Domination a few years back. Great flick!

Angra

01-04-2014, 11:53 PM

I think elvis sent me a care package with a burned DVD of Ninja III; Domination a few years back. Great flick!

That sounds a bit odd since Ninja 2 just came out.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2458106/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Elvis_Christ

01-05-2014, 01:15 AM

Got those Ninja flicks lined up for my days off Angra looking forward to 'em.

That sounds a bit odd since Ninja 2 just came out.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2458106/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Different Ninja... that one Mothman was talking about is the sequel to Enter The Ninja and Revenge Of The Ninja with Sho Kosugi. Classic 80s action.

ChronoGrl

01-06-2014, 11:02 AM

I'm going to have to watch both of those now. I think it was you're recommendation of The Signal that got me to notice this subgenre, which really matches my tastes.

Would love to know your thoughts - While neither of those films are perfect, they have this element of the absurd that I truly appreciate and would happily revisit.

...

Just added a bunch of stuff to my queue - Now I just need another week off to get to them. ::wink::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/86c38be0-4d91-43a6-8d53-784eb87b5439_zps3224db78.jpg

Straker

01-06-2014, 02:01 PM

Just added a bunch of stuff to my queue - Now I just need another week off to get to them. ::wink::

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/86c38be0-4d91-43a6-8d53-784eb87b5439_zps3224db78.jpg

Dumping Twixt and The Killer Inside Me would help you get through that queue a little quicker.

I'm guessing they aren't all first time viewings? Kind've jealous if they are though, some good flicks there.

ChronoGrl

01-06-2014, 06:33 PM

Dumping Twixt and The Killer Inside Me would help you get through that queue a little quicker.

I'm guessing they aren't all first time viewings? Kind've jealous if they are though, some good flicks there.

Sadly, the only couple of the bunch I've seen are American Psycho, Hatchet II (put it back to rewatch before III), and Parks & Rec.

It's too bad about Twixt... I've heard such poor things about it but I'm still so damn intrigued. Also too bad about Killer Inside; been curious to see more of Casey Affleck).

Straker

01-06-2014, 07:54 PM

Sadly, the only couple of the bunch I've seen are American Psycho, Hatchet II (put it back to rewatch before III), and Parks & Rec.

It's too bad about Twixt... I've heard such poor things about it but I'm still so damn intrigued. Also too bad about Killer Inside; been curious to see more of Casey Affleck).

To be fair, Killer Inside isn't exactly bad, its just not all that good and nowhere near as visceral as the hype suggest.... Twixt is just pretty much awful though.

Curious to see what you think of a few of the other flicks though. Y Tu Mama Tambien is quality and I think you'll find Existenz interesting. The rest are all varying degrees of watchable to good. Only one I haven't seen is Intouchable , and I'm only like halfway through season 2 of Parks and Recreation so got a ton of catching up to do.

Giganticface

01-08-2014, 01:34 PM

To be fair, Killer Inside isn't exactly bad, its just not all that good and nowhere near as visceral as the hype suggest.... Twixt is just pretty much awful though.

Curious to see what you think of a few of the other flicks though. Y Tu Mama Tambien is quality and I think you'll find Existenz interesting. The rest are all varying degrees of watchable to good. Only one I haven't seen is Intouchable , and I'm only like halfway through season 2 of Parks and Recreation so got a ton of catching up to do.

Existenz was one of the first DVDs I ever bought... Seen it many times, although it's been awhile and I'm due.

urgeok2

01-08-2014, 01:41 PM

Twixt is an interesting watch. it won't change your life - but i didn't regret seeing it ..

Straker

01-08-2014, 02:12 PM

Existenz was one of the first DVDs I ever bought... Seen it many times, although it's been awhile and I'm due.

I've only seen it a couple of times, but feel like it has a ton of rewatch value. Jennifer Jason Leigh puts in a great performance too. Not Cronenberg's best, but still pretty damn good.

Twixt is an interesting watch. it won't change your life - but i didn't regret seeing it ..

I just found the acting/ dialogue really weak, everything felt a little bit uncomfortable and forced. Visually there are some nice scenes, and its always good to see Bruce Dern in anything, but overall I was disappointed.

urgeok2

01-08-2014, 02:15 PM

I just found the acting/ dialogue really weak, everything felt a little bit uncomfortable and forced. Visually there are some nice scenes, and its always good to see Bruce Dern in anything, but overall I was disappointed.

it was messy, and personal - and Kilmer is pretty rough to watch these days (still has a great voice though)

But it's Coppola … so there's no way i'm not going to see it ..

newb

01-08-2014, 06:48 PM

yeah...really torn with Twixt

its been on my list for awhile but with all the shitty reviews, Ive been avoiding it.

urgeok2

01-08-2014, 07:17 PM

i never let reviews disuade me from seeing anything ..

almost every film is worth seeing - even the 'bad' ones

ChronoGrl

01-09-2014, 07:41 AM

hammerfan

01-09-2014, 08:34 AM

newb

01-09-2014, 09:12 AM

Can you please explain to the old broad what the HELL mumblecore is?!

its just some more terminology this hippie/ yuppie [what is this younger generation called anyway ] like to use to confuse us old folk

hammerfan

01-09-2014, 09:17 AM

its just some more terminology this hippie/ yuppie [what is this younger generation called anyway ] like to use to confuse us old folk

As if I didn't feel old enough already! Damn kids! ::big grin::

ChronoGrl

01-09-2014, 09:39 AM

its just some more terminology this hippie/ yuppie [what is this younger generation called anyway ] like to use to confuse us old folk

LOL - Yeah, me and my Hipster speak...

Can you please explain to the old broad what the HELL mumblecore is?!

It's mostly categorized by low-budget and free-form/ad-libbed ("naturalistic" according to Wikipedia) dialogue and the plot is typically character driven.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumblecore

hammerfan

01-09-2014, 09:47 AM

Thank you!

ChronoGrl

01-09-2014, 09:50 AM

You have Netflix, right? Have you seen Safety Not Guaranteed yet? It's sooooo good.

hammerfan

01-09-2014, 09:58 AM

You have Netflix, right? Have you seen Safety Not Guaranteed yet? It's sooooo good.

I do have Netflix! No, I haven't seen that yet. I'll add it to the queue!

BTW, speaking of Netflix gems, season 2 of House of Cards will be up next month! Can't wait! I thought Kevin Spacey was brilliant in this show.

Straker

01-09-2014, 10:13 AM

Recently watched on Netflix (All for the first time);

Bernie: Based on a true life story about a mortician/ funeral director who begins a relationship with an older widow in his community and ends up murdering her.... Perfect little black comedy with some strong acting performances. Jack Black, Shirley Maclaine and Matthew McConaughey were all excellent. No idea how true to life this story is, but the movie is well worth a watch.

The Perfect Host: Any fans of David Hyde Pierce need to give this one a watch. The plot coincidences and twist are utterly ridiculous, but the acting is great and overshadows a pretty weak plot. Watch it if you're a fan of David Hyde Pierce or want to pass some time with something different. Not great, but I really enjoyed it.

Olympus has Fallen: Die hard in the White House.... Pretty much what you would expect. Not too bad as an action flick, but lacking the tongue in cheek humour and all out action of something like Die Hard. Takes itself a bit too seriously for my tastes.

ChronoGrl

01-09-2014, 10:26 AM

The Perfect Host was a great little surprise! David Hyde Pierce was a lot of fun to watch too.

hammerfan

01-09-2014, 10:34 AM

I enjoyed Olympus Has Fallen. I'll give The Perfect Host a watch, I've always enjoyed David Hyde Pierce.

Sculpt

01-09-2014, 11:03 AM

LOL - Yeah, me and my Hipster speak...

It's mostly categorized by low-budget and free-form/ad-libbed ("naturalistic" according to Wikipedia) dialogue and the plot is typically character driven.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumblecore
I like the form mumblecore, by the description "free-form, ad-libbed, naturalistic". Some has said that parts of Alien was free-form ad-libbed. It sure seemed like much of it was. Made a it a much better film.

I heard Fishing with Gandhi was partially mumblecore. Brothers wrote and starred in it. They have long dialogue scenes that make the movie.

Any one know of any more recent films that are confirmed mumblecore?

Straker

01-09-2014, 11:29 AM

Any one know of any more recent films that are confirmed mumblecore?

I believe he features in most of the Harry Potter flicks, think he's some kind of wizard dude.

Sculpt

01-09-2014, 11:36 AM

I believe he features in most of the Harry Potter flicks, think he's some kind of wizard dude.

http://boards.buffalobills.com/images/smilies/rimshot.gif

Straker

01-09-2014, 11:48 AM

http://boards.buffalobills.com/images/smilies/rimshot.gif

Made me laugh.....

OK, I guess you want a serious answer though.

Funny Ha Ha
The Puffy Chair
Baghead
LOL
Hannah Takes the Stairs
Tiny Furniture
Computer Chess

I kind've hate the term "mumblecore" if I'm honest, but it is what it is. I would recommend checking out The Puffy Chair (The Duplass Brothers are a great example of mumblecore) and anything with Greta Gerwig.

Wiki link to a more extensive list of mumblecore (just saying it makes me gag); http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumblecore

ChronoGrl

01-09-2014, 12:03 PM

Yeah, I absolutely hated the term when I first heard it but now I use it all the time as it turns out I really like a lot of films in the genre.

The Wikipedia article is fairly comprehensive, but here are my personal favorites:

The Puffy Chair
Humpday
Tiny Furniture
Frances Ha
Drinking Buddies

True Adolescents and Safety Not Guaranteed aren't listed in the Wikipedia article but they have a similar feel to them (as well as Mark Duplass), so I'd lump them in. I adored both of those movies.

The Do-Deca-Pentathlon and Computer Chess are both on Netflix Instant now; I haven't watched them yet but want to check them out. I also need to see Funny Ha Ha. Hanna Takes the Stairs was good, but I prefer some of the other titles more.

Elvis_Christ

01-09-2014, 05:27 PM

True Adolescents and Safety Not Guaranteed aren't listed in the Wikipedia article but they have a similar feel to them (as well as Mark Duplass), so I'd lump them in. I adored both of those movies.

Got True Adolescents sitting there to watch will give it a day in court on my days off.

Safety Not Guaranteed was great. One of the few comedies I've bothered to watch a couple of times but I dug how different it was.

Hated Drinking Buddies tho... only got 20 minutes in and found the characters to annoying to continue on ::big grin::

ChronoGrl

01-09-2014, 05:33 PM

But...
But...

OLIVIA WILDE.

http://youtu.be/wbUpGoOjFWw

:shocked:

Giganticface

01-09-2014, 09:55 PM

For Mumblecore fans, Drinking Buddies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2265398/?ref_=nv_sr_1) is available on Netflix.

Also, All The Boys Love Mandy Lane (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490076/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) is available. I liked this movie with the exception of the end. Amber Heard is stunning.

Sweet, I've been wanting to see Drinking Buddies. That must be a new addition because I've searched for it on Netflix recently.

A few more mumblecore films that are on Netflix that I haven't yet seen:

Medicine for Melancholy
Red Flag
Somebody Up There Likes Me
The Off Hours (heard it's not great though)

A couple mumblecore films I've watched recently on Netflix that were not bad:

The Lie (directed by and starring Joshua Leonard, "Josh" from Blair Witch)
Nobody Walks (stars John Krasinski from The Office)

A few I've watched recently, not on Netflix:

The GoodTimesKid -- pretty unique style for mumblecore, not much mumbling.

A few Joe Swanberg films, who IMO is the most purist of the mumblecore directors, and a bit disturbing in a kinda creepy guy way. He's acted in a few mumblegore films (which tend not to be pure mumblecore, but related in one way or another) - V/H/S, A Horrible Way to Die, You're Next.

Alexander the Last - features Jess Weixler from "Teeth", explores themes of jealousy and the blurring of fiction and reality for actors.

Silver Bullets - similar in theme to Alexander, but darker and more art house. Psychologically tense and unnerving at times. Not really a horror film / mumblegore, as it's sometimes classified as. It's drama.

Uncle Kent - this one was the most affecting to me, really awkward and believable. You don't know whether to love or hate the guy, and the fact that you might relate to him somehow is a bit depressing, but the reason the film is so good.

Straker

01-10-2014, 05:17 AM

A couple mumblecore films I've watched recently on Netflix that were not bad:

Nobody Walks (stars John Krasinski from The Office)

I watched Nobody Walks a few weeks back, outside of some solid acting performances especially from Thirlby and DeWitt I wasn't too impressed. Starts out promising and looks good but it all falls a bit flat. You're probably right though, its not bad really, I just thought it could've been better.

Giganticface

01-10-2014, 06:46 AM

I watched Nobody Walks a few weeks back, outside of some solid acting performances especially from Thirlby and DeWitt I wasn't too impressed. Starts out promising and looks good but it all falls a bit flat. You're probably right though, its not bad really, I just thought it could've been better.

I agree. It starts out promising but didn't do much with it. I liked the video production scenes though, especially the one with the synth. The Lie, I think has a more interesting situational setup -- borderline pretty darn good -- but I thought the ending was a little meh.

urgeok2

01-10-2014, 07:23 AM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?

newb

01-10-2014, 08:05 AM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?

TVs via Blu-ray player and gaming system and ipad

hammerfan

01-10-2014, 09:15 AM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?

I watch it on my computer at work while eating lunch. At home I watch it on TV through Roku.

ChronoGrl

01-10-2014, 09:24 AM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?

I consume via my iPhone or through my XBox 360.

Sculpt

01-10-2014, 10:01 AM

Made me laugh.....

OK, I guess you want a serious answer though.

Funny Ha Ha
The Puffy Chair
Baghead
LOL
Hannah Takes the Stairs
Tiny Furniture
Computer Chess

I kind've hate the term "mumblecore" if I'm honest, but it is what it is. I would recommend checking out The Puffy Chair (The Duplass Brothers are a great example of mumblecore) and anything with Greta Gerwig.

Wiki link to a more extensive list of mumblecore (just saying it makes me gag); http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumblecore
Thanks for the suggestions, Everyone! I didn't know there would be so many. Sounds like The Puffy Chair is one of the better examples of mumblecore. I look forward to seeing computer chess too.

Is anyone aware of a film that is almost all improvisation?

Sculpt

01-10-2014, 10:08 AM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?
Like most folks using Netflix, I run a LAN cable from my internet router to my Bluray DVD player; and a HDMI cable to my HD TV. These palyers list on the box they are Netflix/etc enabled, as they have memory/capacities to facilitate Netflix, Youtube, on demand films, Pandora, etc. Those work great because you can easily flip through everything with the Bluray remote control. If anyone goes that route, you'll want to get a Bluray with a high degree of memory, because some Bluray DVDs have extra data that the DVD has to load in order to play the DVD.

urgeok2

01-10-2014, 10:52 AM

Straker

01-10-2014, 03:44 PM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?

I watch through my xbox 360 or phone/ tablet if I'm away from home...

Is anyone aware of a film that is almost all improvisation?

Most of the Christopher Guest ensemble cast comedies are largely improvised and contain some of the best improv work I can think of. Also pretty much everything from Curb Your Enthusiasm is improvised.

I know Pacino is/ was a big fan of improv. Dog Day Afternoon contains a fair amount of improvised work. If I remember right I think Pacino was familiar with a bunch of the cast (maybe affiliated with a theatre company he worked with) and they did a ton of improvised rehearsing to get into the mind of the characters and give it a more natural feel.

Giganticface

01-10-2014, 07:07 PM

are you guys watching Nexflix on your computers, or on smart TVs, or TVs VIA a gaming system ?

I used to use a home theater PC, hooked up to my TV and surround system, but couldn't get a smooth stream on HD. Also, Netflix via the web site doesn't do 1080p or 5.1 surround sound.

So I switched to a Blu-Ray player, which was okay, but kinda slow and the app was pretty cumbersome.

So I switched to my new Smart TV (I bought it for myself for Christmas), which has a dual core processor built in. I really like that setup. The app is fast, and having the remote built into the TV remote is convenient.

I also watch fairly regularly through my Samsung Galaxy S3, which you'd be surprised works really well, and is just as high def as my TV. At close range it's essentially the same size. Sometimes I'll use my Jambox via Bluetooth for sound, but usually it's through headphones.

Once in a while I'll use a tablet -- kindle fire, iPad, HP Touchpad (rooted with android), Microsoft Surface, Dell Venue 8". Some of those I've accumulated from projects at work (I'm a software engineer). I usually just prefer my phone though when not using the TV.

Sculpt

01-12-2014, 12:44 AM

we have it but I don't watch it ..

my kid does on his ipad and on the playstation that's hooked up to the 32" he games on

my god - an Iphone?

I wont watch a movie on a computer - let alone an iphone
Same here. I don't want to watch movies, TV, etc on a computer or phone. Mostly because I want a comfortable chair.

ChronoGrl

01-13-2014, 08:26 AM

we have it but I don't watch it ..

my kid does on his ipad and on the playstation that's hooked up to the 32" he games on

my god - an Iphone?

I wont watch a movie on a computer - let alone an iphone

haha - I like the mobility of my iPhone... The bedroom TV only plays DVDs so I like being able to watch Netflix from bed on my phone. I probably watch waaaay too much TV. ::embarrassment::

newb

01-13-2014, 10:10 AM

haha - I like the mobility of my iPhone... The bedroom TV only plays DVDs so I like being able to watch Netflix from bed on my phone. I probably watch waaaay too much TV. ::embarrassment::

I have one of these....you can get it for about $50...maybe cheaper on ebay

Composite AV Video to TV RCA jacks....works like a charm and you can watch Netflix on any TV through your iphone or itouch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/rockinmule/adapter_zps2c454652.png (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rockinmule/media/adapter_zps2c454652.png.html)

ChronoGrl

01-13-2014, 12:41 PM

I have one of these....you can get it for about $50...maybe cheaper on ebay

Composite AV Video to TV RCA jacks....works like a charm and you can watch Netflix on any TV through your iphone or itouch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/rockinmule/adapter_zps2c454652.png (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rockinmule/media/adapter_zps2c454652.png.html)

Woah!

Lookit the Ol' Devil teaching the "youngin" about technology. I'll take that as trade for my explanation of "mumblecore." :danger: ::wink::

heh heh - That's awesome. The TV is ancient; I'll have to see what fits it.

The Villain

01-13-2014, 05:48 PM

Also, All The Boys Love Mandy Lane (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490076/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) is available. I liked this movie with the exception of the end. Amber Heard is stunning.

Really didnt like that one. Cliche, lame and predictable. Love watching Amber Heard though.

Giganticface

01-14-2014, 12:02 PM

Sweet, I just noticed a few added to Netflix that I've been wanting to see!

Sightseers
Beberian Sound Studio
The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh
Rubberneck

Now if I could just find the time to watch them...

newb

01-29-2014, 06:46 PM

Argento's Dracula is now streaming......if ya dare

ALSO

http://img1.imagesbn.com/p/826663142846_p0_v2_s260x420.JPG

hammerfan

01-30-2014, 04:15 AM

Argento's Dracula is now streaming......if ya dare

After reading your review, I don't think so!

Giganticface

02-04-2014, 08:39 PM

Dark Touch (2013) is now streaming. It received mixed reviews but I liked it. On a lot of Best of 2013 horror lists.

Sculpt

02-05-2014, 01:45 PM

Dark Touch (2013) is now streaming. It received mixed reviews but I liked it. On a lot of Best of 2013 horror lists.
Hmm... I trust your take over what Netflix gives. How would describe what it's about?

Giganticface

02-05-2014, 09:51 PM

Hmm... I trust your take over what Netflix gives. How would describe what it's about?

Much of the fun is not knowing what's really going on, so I don't want to give too much away, but it starts out set up to be a supernatural/haunted house type film, and moves into psychological and possible telekinesis. It's about a troubled girl who undergoes a lot of violent supernatural or psychological experiences, and may or may not be the cause of them. Many reviews have compared it to Carrie.

It's directed by Marina de Van, who did the New French Extreme arthouse body horror film, In My Skin. Dark Touch, however is much more accessible than that film.

Elvis_Christ

02-06-2014, 06:48 AM

Dark Touch (2013) is now streaming. It received mixed reviews but I liked it. On a lot of Best of 2013 horror lists.

Sounds good will have to check it out.

hammerfan

02-06-2014, 07:09 AM

Season 2 of "House of Cards" will be available next Friday, February 14th. Can't wait!

Giganticface

02-06-2014, 07:46 PM

Season 2 of "House of Cards" will be available next Friday, February 14th. Can't wait!

Yes!!!

Ferox13

02-08-2014, 01:28 AM

Has any one watched the original 'House of Cards'? Its on netflix too - really really good. I kinda preferred it to the first season of the American Version. Ian Richardson is really excellent in it.

Sculpt

02-08-2014, 01:06 PM

Has any one watched the original 'House of Cards'? Its on netflix too - really really good. I kinda preferred it to the first season of the American Version. Ian Richardson is really excellent in it.
Speaking of superior British TV versions... The Office

The original BBC series of The Office is on Netflix. It's original, has depth, smart and hilarious. Ricky Gervais is genius with his realistic, raw and naked performance of the smart, immature, and both caring and selfish boss who wants to be appreciated.

The American remake is funny, but it fails to capture the realism, realistic characters, and raw emotion that gives the BBC version an intense humor. Steve Carell is a funny and talented actor, but I found him an unrealistic goof in The Office. If he was supposed to copy the Gervais' character, he missed the most important component.

John Krasinski (Jim) and Jenna Fischer (Pam) do a good job of capturing the character realism. And Rainn Wilson (Dwight) makes it work, although not quite as well as Mackenzie Crook, who performs Gareth with a very authentic raw nakedness that evokes a great deal of empathy. Wilson doesn't capture that near as well.

ChronoGrl

02-09-2014, 01:25 PM

I loved both the British and American versions of The Office. I thought that they captured a different mode - While David Brent is totally incompetent and the British version is SUPER uncomfortable, I think the American version is less cynical and more sappy - But in a good way that worked for me.

Both Butter and Young Adult are available - Just reviewed them in the Last Seen Thread:

Butter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1349451/?ref_=nv_sr_3) (2011)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/butter_zpscb0ca6ce.jpg

Second-time viewing and I loved it even more this time around. I love the characters, I love the actors - Everyone is simply brilliant and this movie turns well on sweet moments to dirty humor. Olivia Wilde is simply STUNNING and a scene-stealer, Jennifer Garner is brilliant, and Rob Corddry is really charming. I love this little movie. Definitely recommended.

4.5/5

...

Young Adult (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1625346/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (2011)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/young_adult_zps4ed0a042.jpg

This was my second time watching this movie and I loved it even more. I think it's a sad but honest and accurate portrayal of a woman going through a midlife crisis. Well-written and brilliantly acted, Charlize Theron is incredible to watch as her character just implodes. And Patton Oswalt is really sympathetic and charming. Definitely recommended as a good, solid character drama.

4.75/5

Straker

02-10-2014, 07:52 AM

First series of the American office is a bit hit and miss, with the script being too heavily lifted directly from the UK office and Carell not really finding his feet in the role. After that its quality, but very different from the UK version... That said, I thought they find a real hack job on the final series, awful writing.

Sculpt

02-10-2014, 02:23 PM

I loved both the British and American versions of The Office. I thought that they captured a different mode - While David Brent is totally incompetent and the British version is SUPER uncomfortable, I think the American version is less cynical and more sappy - But in a good way that worked for me.
I enjoy watching the Am version from time-to-time. The UK version had me hooked, had to see them all. They weren't pacing themselves. I agree the Am ver is more lighthearted (sappy as you say). Curious though, what did you find cynical in the UK ver?

First series of the American office is a bit hit and miss, with the script being too heavily lifted directly from the UK office and Carell not really finding his feet in the role. After that its quality, but very different from the UK version... That said, I thought they find a real hack job on the final series, awful writing.
Agreed, Am ver was a different animal and usually well written and executed. I'm just finding out last season was the finale. I see ratings fell after the 5th season. The last season garnered only about 60% of the 5th season. Not sure what ratings execs require these days.

hammerfan

02-14-2014, 09:52 AM

Season 2 of House of Cards is now available!!! Can't wait to get home from work and start watching it!

Straker

02-21-2014, 04:14 PM

Argento's Dracula is now streaming......if ya dare

I took up the challenge.... There really wasn't enough Dracula Mantis for my tastes. ::smile::

http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/wp-content/uploads/Argentos-Dracula-3D-praying-mantis.jpg

hammerfan

02-23-2014, 02:54 AM

Finished Season 2 of House of Cards yesterday. All I can say is wow. :shocked:

newb

02-23-2014, 08:54 AM

I took up the challenge.... There really wasn't enough Dracula Mantis for my tastes. ::smile::

http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/wp-content/uploads/Argentos-Dracula-3D-praying-mantis.jpg

you are a brave soul

i was aware that Dracula could shape shift....a mantis was .....different

Sculpt

02-23-2014, 09:42 PM

a mantis was insane.

Vodstok

03-16-2014, 06:15 PM

Thanks to Netflix I stumbled over Tucker And Dale Vs Evil, Cabin in the Woods and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Oh, and Archer. Needless to say, I LOVE Netflix.

Also, hi everyone :)

nightmare_of _death

04-07-2014, 02:42 PM

I've marathoned Raising Hope, and lots of Supernatural. Waiting for more Paranormal Witness. But Netflix suggestions are either always the same, or they break down categories too much. I want a "Ending-Soon" section as well instead of totally missing something in your queue. Also a "search by network" would be nice. Only so much they can give us really.

ChronoGrl

04-09-2014, 08:23 AM

Frankenstein's Army is on there. I'd love to see what you guys think.

newb

04-09-2014, 08:27 AM

Frankenstein's Army is on there. I'd love to see what you guys think.

I plan on checking that one out

also just added

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTg0OTA5ODIxNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTUzNDg4OQ@@._ V1_SX214_.jpg

ChronoGrl

04-09-2014, 08:29 AM

I bet you'd like Frankenstein's Army. It's a lot of fun - mwahaha

Can't see your imagine; my company's VPN is blocking it. Stop posting porn, Newb. ::stick out tongue::

newb

04-09-2014, 08:34 AM

I bet you'd like Frankenstein's Army. It's a lot of fun - mwahaha

Can't see your imagine; my company's VPN is blocking it. Stop posting porn, Newb. ::stick out tongue::

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2226417/

ChronoGrl

04-09-2014, 08:35 AM

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2226417/

Oy. Did you like the first one? I thought it was 2/3 a good movie. Didn't really care for the second one.

newb

04-09-2014, 08:40 AM

Oy. Did you like the first one? I thought it was 2/3 a good movie. Didn't really care for the second one.

agree....2/3 is about right....never saw the second

hammerfan

04-09-2014, 10:50 AM

Chrono, remember me telling you about "Jesus Camp"? Netflix has it streaming now. If you watch it, make sure you have a bucket nearby.

ChronoGrl

04-09-2014, 12:01 PM

Chrono, remember me telling you about "Jesus Camp"? Netflix has it streaming now. If you watch it, make sure you have a bucket nearby.

Definitely will check that one out.

hammerfan

04-09-2014, 12:09 PM

Definitely will check that one out.

It literally made me sick to my stomach. But, I watched the whole thing. And came away with an even worse opinion of fanatical Christians.

Stillborn

04-16-2014, 04:11 PM

Today on my blog I recommend a few lesser known horror and sci-fi movies that are can't miss on Netflix.

http://micahackerman.com/blog.html

What are some of your favorite hidden gems on Netflix?

Stillborn

05-01-2014, 03:37 PM

On my blog today I review a couple of Netflix new releases: "Odd Thomas" and "The Last Days on Mars" Two sci-fi/horror movies that are probably worth watching on a rainy day.

http://www.micahackerman.com/2/post/2014/05/netflix-sci-fi-and-horror-reviews.html

ChronoGrl

05-11-2014, 04:47 PM

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152758/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/zachary_zps43ca351c.jpg

Incredibly moving documentary on Netflix Instant. Definitely recommended. Bring your box of tissues.

newb

05-15-2014, 04:55 PM

new....gonna watch this tonight...heard good things about it

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1510985/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_17

http://nightmareonelmstreetfilms.com/Files/neversleepagaintheelmstreetlegacy-preliminary-cover.jpg

totem

05-15-2014, 07:16 PM

new....gonna watch this tonight...heard good things about it

Ooo - looking forward to your review. ::cool::

metternich1815

05-15-2014, 07:23 PM

new....gonna watch this tonight...heard good things about it

I have seen it before, decided to watch it also. I enjoyed it, they go into a great deal of detail.

hammerfan

05-16-2014, 03:59 AM

Just added it to the queue

newb

05-16-2014, 05:24 AM

Ooo - looking forward to your review. ::cool::

I didn't realize it was almost 4 hours long...I only made it 2 1/2 hours last night...but will watch the rest this weekend.

It really is a comprehensive documentary on all things Elm Street. They go through each movie with interviews and tid bits from most of the actors.

Angra

05-16-2014, 10:18 AM

It literally made me sick to my stomach. But, I watched the whole thing. And came away with an even worse opinion of fanatical Christians.

Just started on it.

Already the intro with the preaching woman made me wanna hurl. And not just because Satan told me to.

I feel sorry for these people as much as i'm sure they feel sorry for me for the same reasons.

hammerfan

05-16-2014, 10:32 AM

Just started on it.

Already the intro with the preaching woman made me wanna hurl. And not just because Satan told me to.

I feel sorry for these people as much as i'm sure they feel sorry for me for the same reasons.

Just wait.....it gets even better

Angra

05-16-2014, 10:39 AM

Just wait.....it gets even better

Yea, she's still there. My god..

Harry Potter.... THE DEVIL!!!! ::big grin::

I got to admit tho, the children in focus are adorable. Brainwashed but adorable.

I especially like the little christian metal girl. ::cool:: She's listening to heavy metal so there's still hope for her. :danger:

hammerfan

05-16-2014, 10:46 AM

Yea, she's still there. My god..

Harry Potter.... THE DEVIL!!!! ::big grin::

I got to admit tho, the children in focus are adorable. Brainwashed but adorable.

I especially like the little christian metal girl. ::cool:: She's listening to heavy metal so there's still hope for her. :danger:

Yes!!

Angra

05-16-2014, 10:50 AM

Yes!!

Hahaha

The other girl. The one who's had a few too many Red Bulls. "Churches that God likes to go to...". Yea right. ::big grin::

hammerfan

05-16-2014, 11:12 AM

Hahaha

The other girl. The one who's had a few too many Red Bulls. "Churches that God likes to go to...". Yea right. ::big grin::

LOL!

Angra

05-16-2014, 11:28 AM

LOL!

Honestly the preaching guy in the red t-shirt is damn scary. How can anyone believe his bullshit?? Even children?

I believe he's satan.

Angra

05-16-2014, 12:04 PM

Chrono, remember me telling you about "Jesus Camp"? Netflix has it streaming now. If you watch it, make sure you have a bucket nearby.

Well, now i've seen the movie and i find it hard to believe the message it's trying to send out, that the christians are slowly taking over the world. Naaah... but they sure are crazy.

I would have liked this documentary much better if there had been pointed no fingers. If it had just been a documentary about a bible camp. That'd been scary enough for the nonbelievers and probably a huge hit for the christians.

newb

05-22-2014, 05:28 AM

watched this last night......twas good

http://www.dvdplanetstore.pk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/The-Frozen-Ground.jpeg

Frozen Ground

When Cage dials it way down he's actually a pretty good actor

hammerfan

05-22-2014, 05:34 AM

I'll have to check it out

newb

05-22-2014, 10:32 AM

Just added today

BIG BAD WOLVES

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309224/?ref_=nv_sr_1

MACHETE KILLS

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2002718/?ref_=nv_sr_1

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTg3ODc1ODIzOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMzg2NTc3MDE@._ V1_SX214_AL_.jpg https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSsIm5Kpeakm8A7AK9Ty7AVhLebOHR6D E5q1zxVNpR1xtps0EsO

hammerfan

05-23-2014, 04:03 AM

Let the Fire Burn

Documentary about the City of Philadelphia's attempt to evict member of radical group called MOVE from their house in West Philadelphia. Yes, I grew up in Philly, but I wasn't living here then (1985), I was in the Air Force. I had heard about it, but the documentary goes in-depth. You (well, me, at least) can't feel sympathy for either side. However, the city's attempts to evict turn into a complete cluster-fuck, and lives were lost.

Angra

05-26-2014, 07:18 PM

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/mindhunters_zpsa9508dd5.jpg

The cover doesn't show, but this is actually a pretty good horror movie.

newb

05-27-2014, 08:20 AM

Muscle Sholes for anybody into music

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492916/?ref_=nv_sr_1

and I haven't seen it but that Disney one is also streaming

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2187884/?ref_=nv_sr_3

ChronoGrl

05-27-2014, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the heads up on Escape From Tomorrow - I've been curious about that one for a while now - Have you seen it yet?

hammerfan

06-02-2014, 05:23 AM

Netflix has added season 3 of Sherlock!

Giganticface

06-02-2014, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the heads up on Escape From Tomorrow - I've been curious about that one for a while now - Have you seen it yet?

I've seen it. I really liked it, but it's bizarre and all over the map, and I'm guessing a lot of people won't like it.

Angra

06-02-2014, 02:16 PM

I've seen it. I really liked it, but it's bizarre and all over the map, and I'm guessing a lot of people won't like it.

I hate it already. ::smile::

GhostDog

06-06-2014, 11:51 PM

Bounty Killer. Its real awesome. Definitely worth a viewing

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll323/Ghostdog1315/naemnyj_ubijca_zpsed40d74d.jpg (http://s312.photobucket.com/user/Ghostdog1315/media/naemnyj_ubijca_zpsed40d74d.jpg.html)

newb

06-13-2014, 07:20 PM

just added for the non-haters

World War Z

the unrated cut also

Giganticface

06-14-2014, 12:39 AM

just added for the non-haters

World War Z

the unrated cut also

I have to watch it just out of curiosity.

I noticed they have the documentary Birth of the Living Dead. Hope I can find time to check it out.

hammerfan

06-14-2014, 02:44 AM

just added for the non-haters

World War Z

the unrated cut also

Watched it last night. I actually enjoyed it. Way more than I enjoyed the book.

Angra

06-16-2014, 12:40 AM

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/haunt-poster_zps5777e312.jpg

Sculpt

06-20-2014, 01:20 PM

How was Haunt, Angra?

World War Z was entertaining. Even though many big budget films tend to be formulaic, I enjoy the high quality.

Angra

06-21-2014, 11:36 AM

How was Haunt, Angra?

It's good.

A scary haunted house Movie with a good story and solid performances.

ChronoGrl

06-23-2014, 07:40 AM

Can't wait to see Haunt ever since you recommended it.

I just finished the second season of Orange is the New Black. Good stuff.

newb

06-30-2014, 06:22 AM

Wolf Creek 2

nice gory sequel with practical effects

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2014/03/13/WOLF-CREEK-2-poster_1280x864.jpg

Angra

06-30-2014, 12:04 PM

Wolf Creek 2

nice gory sequel with practical effects

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2014/03/13/WOLF-CREEK-2-poster_1280x864.jpg

Wow, that was fast.

knife_fight

06-30-2014, 01:52 PM

Some good ones are leaving netflix tomorrow. Angel Heart, Savini's NOTLD, Captain Kronos, etc.

http://www.reddit.com/r/NetflixBestOf/comments/28z5w7/netflix_movies_expiring_before_july_1_2014/

ChronoGrl

07-01-2014, 09:24 AM

Haunt was great. Recommended.

newb

07-01-2014, 03:25 PM

this was pretty interesting

http://www.ioncinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bettie-page-poster.jpg

also new

Cujo

Invasion of the Body Snatchers [ 1956 ]

Hatchet 3

OldBoy [2013]

Doc of the Dead

hammerfan

07-02-2014, 04:00 AM

They also just added Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country

Angra

07-08-2014, 03:22 AM

Confessions of Murder

Journey to the West

Both Asian.

Straker

07-17-2014, 06:31 AM

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Not sure how well this will translate to an international audience, but Steve Coogan is one Britain's best comedians and Alan Partridge is his greatest creation. The movie isn't anywhere near as good as the TV show, but still worth a watch.

Angra

07-18-2014, 10:14 AM

13 Sins

newb

07-23-2014, 07:32 PM

13 Sins

Just watched......excellent

ChronoGrl

07-24-2014, 09:44 AM

Does that movie have anything to do with the Asian film 13: Game of Death?

Angra

07-24-2014, 10:12 AM

Does that movie have anything to do with the Asian film 13: Game of Death?

Yes, it's a remake.

Still recommendable as the story and most events are different from the original.

ChronoGrl

07-24-2014, 10:32 AM

Eww. I didn't like 13: Game of Death. It was icky. ::sad::

Angra

07-24-2014, 10:45 AM

Eww. I didn't like 13: Game of Death. It was icky. ::sad::

The remake isn't as much.

JUST WATCH THE DAMN MOVIE!!! ::mad::

Giganticface

07-28-2014, 09:07 PM

Eww. I didn't like 13: Game of Death. It was icky. ::sad::

The remake isn't as much.

JUST WATCH THE DAMN MOVIE!!! ::mad::

I liked em both, but agree with Chrono, the first one is icky. Eating poop is gross.

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/ocsGcWn7F3u6EDoGiK50QcaRrGT.jpg

I noticed this one was new to Netflix last night and watched it immediately. So far I've really liked pretty much everything Lucky McKee has done -- The Woman, May, Sick Girl, and as executive Producer, The Lost was pretty good.

Overall I liked it. Not as much as May or The Woman. It's definitely not for everyone, even fans of Lucky McKee's stylishly flippant, black comedic style. Comparisons to The Craft are valid, but this is way further out there.

6.5/10

Angra

07-29-2014, 01:04 AM

I noticed this one was new to Netflix last night and watched it immediately. So far I've really liked pretty much everything Lucky McKee has done -- The Woman, May, Sick Girl, and as executive Producer, The Lost was pretty good.

Overall I liked it. Not as much as May or The Woman. It's definitely not for everyone, even fans of Lucky McKee's stylishly flippant, black comedic style. Comparisons to The Craft are valid, but this is way further out there.

6.5/10

With that title i expected it to be a fun watch. It wasn't. It was deadly serious.

ChronoGrl

08-12-2014, 11:17 AM

Yes. ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE was just terrible. I'm starting to wonder if the success of May was just pure luck...

hammerfan

08-12-2014, 11:28 AM

Yes. ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE was just terrible. I'm starting to wonder if the success of May was just pure luck...

Oh good. Glad it wasn't just me.

They're streaming Low Winter Sun now. I've heard that this is a good show.

DeadbeatAtDawn

08-12-2014, 01:02 PM

Home Sweet Home

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70270395?trkid=7850989&sod=search-autocomplete

The Den

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70297649?sod=search-autocomplete

Contracted

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70296585

Alyce Kills

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70277801?trkid=2361637

ChronoGrl

08-12-2014, 01:10 PM

What's your star-rating for those? I haven't seen them but I've heard that Contracted is good and that Alyce Kills is not. ::wink::

...

Most recently added to my Netflix Queue...

The Master (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560747/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (2012) - I haven't seen it yet but I am a HUGE Paul Thomas Anderson fan and I've heard it's a masterpiece.

Black Rock (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1930294/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (2012) - I haven't seen this one either - It's gotten mixed to mediocre reviews - I'm curious though because I've seen the phrase "feminist horror" thrown around in reference to it and I'm curious as to why it would be labelled as such...

Cabin in the Woods... It's been there for a while but here's a reminder - This is one of my favorite movies of all time and I'm rewatching it as I type.

DeadbeatAtDawn

08-12-2014, 06:09 PM

ChronoGrl

08-12-2014, 06:12 PM

Cool beans. I'll have to check out Black Rocks next time I need a little horror fix. :danger:

hammerfan

08-19-2014, 03:08 PM

Just received an email alert from Netflix that they're now streaming From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series

Giganticface

08-20-2014, 12:42 AM

Black Rock (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1930294/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (2012) - I haven't seen this one either - It's gotten mixed to mediocre reviews - I'm curious though because I've seen the phrase "feminist horror" thrown around in reference to it and I'm curious as to why it would be labelled as such...

I thought it was enjoyable, but pretty straightforward for a Mark Duplass script. It has more of a survival thriller feel to it. I guess what makes it "feminist horror" is that the men are bad, the women are good, and the good women take revenge on the bad men. A bit simplistic for my tastes, but still a good watch.

Yes. ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE was just terrible. I'm starting to wonder if the success of May was just pure luck...

For me, it teetered me on the line of love and hate, and in the end neither won. So I guess that's good enough for me. Too much of guys punching women in the face though.

Lucky McKee is a weird mix. He's been criticised for misogyny, while at the same time clearly delivering feminist themes. Confused? Hypocritical? Genius? :)

I'm guessing you didn't like The Woman?

I liked Alyce alittle more, both are very indie, but Alyce has a bit more sickness throughout.

Yeah, Alyce felt a bit amateurish for the first half, but when the shizz hits the fan, wee doggie it really hits the fan. I ended up liking it quite a bit.

ChronoGrl

09-01-2014, 05:05 PM

I thought it was enjoyable, but pretty straightforward for a Mark Duplass script. It has more of a survival thriller feel to it. I guess what makes it "feminist horror" is that the men are bad, the women are good, and the good women take revenge on the bad men. A bit simplistic for my tastes, but still a good watch.

For me, it teetered me on the line of love and hate, and in the end neither won. So I guess that's good enough for me. Too much of guys punching women in the face though.

Lucky McKee is a weird mix. He's been criticised for misogyny, while at the same time clearly delivering feminist themes. Confused? Hypocritical? Genius? :)

I'm guessing you didn't like The Woman?

Yeah, Alyce felt a bit amateurish for the first half, but when the shizz hits the fan, wee doggie it really hits the fan. I ended up liking it quite a bit.

I didn't realize that my boyfriend wrote Black Rock; I'll have to check it out now. ::wink::

As for The Woman, no I haven't seen it - I have a feeling that it'll make me feel icky and uncomfortable, so I've decided to avoid it - What are your thoughts on the movie? Like it, don't like it, etc.? And isn't it part of the Jack Ketchum trilogy?

This is currently On Instant and it's pretty damn good.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/188eac31-bd45-47d2-a8b0-eb4432ae89cd_zpsbab95bec.jpg

Angra

09-01-2014, 08:49 PM

ChronoGrl

09-03-2014, 11:24 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/imagejpg1_zps5692295b.jpg

This is fairly entertaining.

newb

09-17-2014, 03:24 PM

Not what I would call a "gem" but you may enjoy it if you haven't seen any of the movies it blatantly rips off

Torment

Angra

09-24-2014, 09:26 AM

Rampage: Capital Punishment

Giganticface

09-25-2014, 09:54 PM

Not what I would call a "gem" but you may enjoy it if you haven't seen any of the movies it blatantly rips off

Torment

Watched it tonight. Pretty derivative, but not bad. I don't regret it. Hey, it has Katharine Isabelle.

tfantasy

09-26-2014, 10:28 PM

Yeah, I also watch a lot of tv :danger:

Netflix is great for catching tv shows and movies when you don't have cable!!

My tv shows:
The Following
Breaking Bad
Sons of Anarchy
The Walking Dead
House of Cards
Orange is the New Black
Revolution
American Horror Story
Supernatural
Vampire Diaries
Sherlock
Bates Hotel
Blacklist
Low Winter Sun
The Killing
Dexter
And there could be a few I missed.

Movies in my instant queue:
There are a lot (more in my dvd que) and I just don't feel like typing them all. It sounds like it's similar to what many of you watch on here.

Btw, it's awesome to be on a forum where people love horror movies as much as I do ::EEK!::

newb

10-28-2014, 09:09 AM

Big Ass Spider

its a fun one

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830713/?ref_=nv_sr_1

tfantasy

10-30-2014, 10:57 PM

Django Unchained - love this movie!!
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete - awesome movie!!

newb

10-31-2014, 07:14 AM

Snowpiercer

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706620/?ref_=nv_sr_1

good movie

Giganticface

10-31-2014, 12:11 PM

I few I've watched on Netflix recently:

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/8KRLhKCMNzNtTnBnKxFneMHJjMW.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70248966?trkid=200250783)

6/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/fsSo7S7josD0zBSva47nmBSdXtJ.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/80014604?trkid=200250783)

7/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/xdu1XgypIIaIooeWDTwzyw8HOR8.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70153408?trkid=13752289)

Just watched Season 1 (for the first time)
8/10, although I liked the first half of the season better than the second half

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/f4OVjo7OKTFF8o54BY60Y3fBiBF.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70272900?trkid=200250783)

8/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/58zjT8SeELvGzSMNR9MguJZVkFw.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70000365?trkid=200250783)

7/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/p2uUWeuPTePuofay6oClacXnHrC.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70243577?trkid=200250783)

7/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/hunFZEBrcS8EZwQEnaiHPMwNJ5Y.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70293645?trkid=200250783)

9/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/gIWvlqOsAM0E6TOHCMP19TmVVLC.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70181720?trkid=200250783)

7/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/MRSMUQWDC4AhZMRy852lvwQnLc.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70293413?trkid=200250783)

8/10

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/f1olKVOHqWIRkq4H4gJVJUwyj7q.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70293414?trkid=200250783)

8/10

Sculpt

10-31-2014, 12:28 PM

I went though the entire Netflix Horror list again last night. And, not sure why, but nothing really jumped out at me to interest me...

Can any or all give a few very good and/or good and original horror recommendations from that list?

I've seen these:
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dead Silence, V/H/S, Pontypool, Dreamscape, John Dies at the End, The Cabin in the Woods, You're Next, Bram Stoker's Dracula, World War Z, The Fly- I recommend them all.

I've added these to my que:
The Hole
Odd Thomas
Night of the Creeps
Berberian Sound Studio
Monsters
Side Effects
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

Anyone see Potpourri? Any good?

tfantasy

10-31-2014, 11:46 PM

Snowpiercer

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706620/?ref_=nv_sr_1

good movie

I just posted in another thread about this movie, I loved it!!

I few I've watched on Netflix recently:

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/8KRLhKCMNzNtTnBnKxFneMHJjMW.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70248966?trkid=200250783)

6/10

Have not watched.

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/fsSo7S7josD0zBSva47nmBSdXtJ.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/80014604?trkid=200250783)

7/10

Have not watched.

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/xdu1XgypIIaIooeWDTwzyw8HOR8.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70153408?trkid=13752289)

Just watched Season 1 (for the first time)
8/10, although I liked the first half of the season better than the second half

Agree!

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/f4OVjo7OKTFF8o54BY60Y3fBiBF.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70272900?trkid=200250783)

8/10

Agree!

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/58zjT8SeELvGzSMNR9MguJZVkFw.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70000365?trkid=200250783)

7/10

Have not watched.

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/p2uUWeuPTePuofay6oClacXnHrC.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70243577?trkid=200250783)

7/10

Agree!

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/hunFZEBrcS8EZwQEnaiHPMwNJ5Y.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70293645?trkid=200250783)

9/10

Have not watched.

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/gIWvlqOsAM0E6TOHCMP19TmVVLC.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70181720?trkid=200250783)

7/10

Not interested.

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/MRSMUQWDC4AhZMRy852lvwQnLc.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70293413?trkid=200250783)

8/10

Have not watched.

http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/f1olKVOHqWIRkq4H4gJVJUwyj7q.jpg (https://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70293414?trkid=200250783)

8/10

Agree!

Angra

11-01-2014, 12:10 AM

I've added these to my que:
The Hole
Odd Thomas
Night of the Creeps
Berberian Sound Studio
Monsters
Side Effects
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

Anyone see Potpourri? Any good?

I really liked Odd Thomas. A good horror/comedy in the vein of The Frighteners.

"Monsters" is slow paced but very well made. Contains some nice big-ass-monster scenes.

If you're into silly comedy horror you might like Tucker & Dale vs Evil. I didn't find it that funy personally, but lot of people love this movie.

The Hole, Night of the Creeps.... meh..

Haven't seen Potpourri.

ChronoGrl

11-05-2014, 01:39 PM

Snowpiercer

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706620/?ref_=nv_sr_1

good movie

Yes. Everyone should go see it now.

Sculpt - I really liked The Den; have you seen it? Absentia is a good indie too.

Not horror but Galaxy Quest is streaming!

Giganticface

11-05-2014, 11:15 PM

I liked The Den. Thought it was creepy and unsettling. You have to like low budget found footage about the internet though.

Straker

11-06-2014, 02:40 AM

I want to second the recommendation for Snowpiercer & The Double. Both cool films. Especially The Double which is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Dark dystopian satire directed by Richard Ayoade (Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Submarine) well worth a watch.

tfantasy

11-06-2014, 11:31 PM

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/TheDynamiter_zps53c376d2.jpg

If you're into indie dramas with a tiny story and strong characters, this one might be for you.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/WilliamRuffin_zps41ae13b7.jpg

Loved this boy. He carried the entire movie, and while his acting wasn't up there with the likes of Tye Sheridan I still think he was perfectly cast for the role. Tough but still innocent looking. I mean.... just.... look at that face!! ::love::

Watching it right now!!

I liked The Den. Thought it was creepy and unsettling. You have to like low budget found footage about the internet though.

I liked it too. I found myself really getting into it.

I want to second the recommendation for Snowpiercer & The Double. Both cool films. Especially The Double which is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Dark dystopian satire directed by Richard Ayoade (Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Submarine) well worth a watch.

Yes, Snowpiercer was awesome!! I have to check out The Double, it sounds interesting to me.