Beltmann Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Speaking of Netflix recs... The site offers recommendations based on returns you enjoyed, and sometimes the connections are ridiculous. For example, today I was offered The Sorrow and the Pity. True, I've been meaning to check out Pity for more than 15 years, but not because I previously enjoyed All About Eve, Annie Hall, and Badlands. Netflix's math, of course, is impeccable: Woody Allen romantic comedy + bitchy Broadway melodrama + rural teens on homicidal spree = 1972 documentary about Nazi occupation that runs three-plus hours. I guess because Woody goes to see Pity in Annie Hall, it's only logical that all viewers of Annie Hall would want to check it out, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Flight of the Conchords is out on DVD, although I don't know if Netflix has it. Effin' hysterical, if that's what your into. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 The Iron GiantYeah, it's a kids' movie, but in the same way as The Nightmare Before Christmas. That is to say, it's not with a smile and a wink, but it truly works on an adult level. Directed by Brad Bird (Ratatoullie, The Incredibles) who, for my money, is one of the best directors working today, period. Oh, and it's traditional -- not computer -- animation. A really great movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 The Iron GiantA really great movie.Seconded. I love that movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out Of Balance I used to recommend this and its sequels. Until one day, someone returned my VHS copy with this comment, 'It should have been called Diddlysquaassti'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I used to recommend this and its sequels. Until one day, someone returned my VHS copy with this comment, 'It should have been called Diddlysquaassti'.That's pretty funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Has The Wire been mentioned in this thread?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Not live action, but after scanning those titles, I recall That's the year I was born. I recently got my hands on a very clear copy of The Omega Man. We saw I Am Legend the other night. It seems to borrow from both The Last Man on Earth and The Omega Man. I thought it was alright - but I could have done without the SUDDEN JARRING SCENES OF SURPRISE. I got the complete Highlander from Santa Claus this year - although, I doubt many would care to see that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drazil Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Has anyone watched Assisted Living? I stumbled across it on Netflix and watched it - cool little indie flick... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I've just started an account. I'm making a queue right now, how exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollow Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Seconded. I love that movie.Consider "The Iron Giant" thirded - an awesome movie, and a nice change from computer animation. As for "now watching" -- on the final disc of season 4: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.