Netflix Watch Instantly: Gems and Finds - Page 51

I usually watch strictly cinema on Netflix but i went for something silly last night as i was dead tired, glad i did though, about died laughing:



http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Ho...?trkid=2361637

I think the original "televised yule log" was shot on film in either the New York Governor's, or Mayor's mansion. It's been running on a NY station for over 40 years.

When I worked sat feeds for KSTP, St. Paul, I found it on a c-band sat. The film element, with all it's flaws, gave it a perfect warmth. I've never seen a better one.

Perhaps someone else can give better details.

Superman with a Volga sedan straight from the former Empire of Evil, the mighty CCCP.

I loved it, as much as i hate everything remotely Soviet, i cannot fault this great movie, great acting, superb effects, well thought out humor, love young and old.

Wow, what a gem!


http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Bl...?trkid=2361637

lmao

Actually, it's more Spiderman with a car than Supes...

OMG the Teenage Witch is now 35 years old!

If you are into documentaries and not familiar with life in North Korea, this is definitely worthy of a watch: National Geographic: Inside North Korea

I saw this before. Boring but interesting at the same time.

Just finished watching Daybreakers - not your average vampire movie. I give it a definite thumbs up.

Mitch

On a tangent, keeping with Korean cinema, two gems:

1. http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Ca...?trkid=2361637

Beautifully crafted, return to basics to rebuild the broken souls.



2. http://movies.netflix.com/WiSearch?o...search_submit=

Brutal, mesmerizing, the zeal and dedication to a cause leading to the ultimate sacrifice, makes one understand the Korean conflict a bit better through the eyes of the common soldier



BTW, the now slaving in HELL Kim Jong-Il loved cinema so much that he kidnapped Southern director Shin Sang-Ok and his wife just to keep them as prisoner moviemakers, yuck!

Notice how even in the first movie every floor has a civil defense emergency alarm, the country stops every so often for simulated drills, a perpetual fratricidal state of war. A Korean friend once told me that they even take 3 generations of families for a 4th grader laughing in class, to "wipe out the bad seed". Yearly death rates in NK labor camps are around 20%. Iran is a resort compared to life there.

"We are the Night" is a stylish German vampire movie. Unfortunately dubbed (or fortunately if you don't like subtitles). Gave it three stars and would have given it more if it came with subtitles and not such an overbearing score.
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/We...Night/70198054

"What's Cooking?" is an excellent movie, especially for those that enjoy dysfunctional family movies.

http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Wh...0?trkid=496624

I highly recommend "Bloodworth" ... an engrossing movie.

http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Bl...5?trkid=496624

Movie started out great but got forumlaic at the end. Worthy of a watch, great concept

Yep, I caught it on HDnet Sneak Peak and thought it was a great Western ..

For a real WTF experience try Helldriver. Sort of weird mix of live action anime, 1980s horror (ala "Evil Dead") and a lot of other things.

I'll throw out Good Dick for consideration.

That sounds like a porno

Soft porn is an element of the story.

I liked "Bloodworth" but wondered if Val Kilmer was playing himself.

I was surprised to find the recent Disney release "Mars Needs Moms" already relegated to the streaming bin. Downside it's a Starz encode, although they may be improving with their more recent titles.

I wouldn't call Starz Play "relegated to the streaming bin"--its kind of "subscription premium cable minus HD". Being Starz Play, it will disappear from Netflix at the end of next month, so if you're interested, watch it while you can. I've seen it on another streaming service--I'd grade it as being "okay". Kids 13 and under will probably enjoy it.

Okay, fair enough.

Here's another - the classic film "The African Queen" (1951) starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn was also recently added in HD. I own the Blu-ray and if the same source was used it should look very good.

I know this has been previously suggested, but I'm hooked on Masterpiece Classic's Downton Abbey! I have watched all of season 1 in less than three days.

As a guy, this pains me to admit, but I just finished The Vampire Diaries season 1 and it is actually really good. The title kills me, but the show is extremely fast-paced, has a good, strong main character (who isn't a dumb blonde) and great cliffhangers where every couple episodes feel like season finale material. I'd say take a look at it. This is coming from someone who usually hates vampire stuff, especially Twilight.

I did see it via BD from Netflix. I can see why it was the bomb-of-the-year. Weird motion-capture acting didn't help.

I just watched it but sitting through some of the background music which is pure pop is very difficult for me. I don't like much, if any, modern pop other than some queer anthems from Lady Gaga.

I'd not bothered to watch Warehouse 13 until I saw it on Netflix (HD, 5.1 sound). I watched the first two season on Netflix, found the beginning of the 3rd season elsewhere and captured the final 6 or 7 on my TiVo. I really enjoyed it. The third season finale was especially good--can't wait for the show to come back.

Fight Night (Rigged) is a decent movie.