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

Yes!!!

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.

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 (2011)


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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


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Young Adult (2011)


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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

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

you are a brave soul

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

a mantis was insane.

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 :)

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.

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

I plan on checking that one out

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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::

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

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.

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.

Netflix recommendations
 

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

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What are some of your favorite hidden gems on Netflix?

Netflix Horror reviews
 

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/...r-reviews.html

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

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

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


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

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

Just added it to the queue

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.

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

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!!

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!

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.

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.

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



Frozen Ground

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