Breaking Bad

2011       TV-14     Season 4

Emmy winner Bryan Cranston stars as Walter White, a high school science teacher who learns that he has terminal lung cancer and teams with a former student to manufacture and sell high-quality crystal meth to secure his family's future. More here!

Breaking Bad is very popular and with very good reason. The story is just plain great. As much as I love the story I have to admit I can only take this show in bites sizes. A bit of en episode here, some there, and a little more over there. it is so dark and so much happens that is terrible, sad, disappointing, upsetting, horrible, and just plain bad. It really ruins my mood if I watch too much in too short a time.

This latest season, 4, was just as good as the previous ones. Jesse and Walt are cooking meth, trying to survive, and live their lives. The thing that stuck with me most this season was the change in Walt. Obviously he has been doing questionable things, doing illegal things, and has been changing. but, this season he really takes a sharp turn into darkness. 

I really can't say too much about the show because I will give something away. So much of the show is building off of little things. It is all stacked up.

netflix gave Breaking Bad 4.5 stars and I give 4.5 meth cooking fellas.

Wilfred

2011        NR      Season 1

Adapted from the Australian TV series, this unconventional comedy follows the surreal experiences of Ryan, a deeply depressed man who becomes convinced that his neighbor's dog Wilfred is actually a man wearing a costume. More at Netflix!

I am not even sure why I really picked this to watch but I did. I guess perhaps because I like Elijah Wood. He is super cute and I loved Lord of the Rings. The synopsis looked cute so I clicked play. I was just enchanted by this show right from beginning to end. The moment the show ended I said, "I liked it too much". I didn't want it to end. The character Ryan played by super cute Elijah Wood is so scared to live and tries to off himself. After it does not work he starts seeing his neighbors dog,Wilfred, as a fella in a dog suit.

Wilfred is just the funniest. I love his doggy logic that he explains and tries to apply it to Ryan. I also love all the fart talk. Wilfred being a dog is really into butts and farts. He is always sniffing butts and farts to find out about people. He can tell so much from so little. It is really funny. I also love how matter of fact he is about everything. He just lays it out there. Wilfred also has a large stuffed animal bear that he humps constantly and has a strained relationship with.

I can't wait for the 2nd season and will watch it as soon as it is up. Netflix gave Wilfred 4.4 stars and I give it 5 sloppy imaginary doggy kisses.

Grave Encounters

2011       NR     1hr 33m

In this horror flick, the stars of a paranormal-investigation TV show spend the night in a derelict psychiatric hospital, hoping to uncover what's been going bump in the night. As their cameras roll, they find themselves trapped -- and hunted.

More here!

Netflix recommended this movie to me since I enjoyed movies like Behind the Mask and Tucker and Dale Vs Evil. I was in a mood for a spoof/making fun of movie last night so I fired this baby up. I really like to watch the ghost hunting shows because of how ridiculous those people are. I am a super skeptic when it comes to ghosts and the lot but I want to believe. I want there to be more and be things we don't know about. In all the shows I have watched I never seen anything that is unexplainable.

Anyway, It started out like most of those shows do. introduce you to the ghost hunting crew, show off the "haunted" place, and set up for a spooky night inside. I have to admit I actually got a couple shivers from this movie. It was not funny/spoofy, it was just a scary movie using the ghost hunting premise. It shows the footage that the crew shot. You follow them along their journey of having little strange things happening to all out ghosts killing people. I really enjoyed the ending but I feeling I had seen it somewhere before in another movie. 

Netflix thought I would like it 3.5 stars and I liked it 4 scary fake ghosts.

Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

2011     NR     1hr 26m

For three decades, strange plaques with messages about resurrecting the dead have mysteriously appeared on streets throughout North and South America, prompting director Jon Foy to seek out the story of their origin. From Netflix!

I am not exactly sure why I decided to watch this movie but I am very happy that I did. It kind of stuck with me. I caught myself telling people about it and telling them about how great it is. The subject matter is really interesting, the music is great, and the story that the movie tells is compelling. 

The movie follows Justin Duerr, a man who is trying to solve the mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. Starting in Philadelphia tiles were spotted all over the city. In the middle of the roads and other places there are tiles that say...

Toynbee Idea

In Movie 2001

Resurect Dead

On Planet Jupiter

No one knows who is doing it, why, and what it means. Justin Duerr tries to solve the mystery. He follows all the leads that he has taking him all over and talking to everyone. For the first part of the investigation I didn't think they were going to find the person responsible for the tiles but the further in they got, the more I thought they could and would. I really wanted to find out. It was captivating.
Here is a trailer of the movie. I think it will better convey the movie than I could.
Netflix gave this movie  3.8 Stars and I give it 5 tiles. Woo!

I Shouldn't Be Alive

2010     TVPG    2 Seasons (3 & 4)

From the harsh Australian Outback to shark-infested seas, real stories of near-death experiences, bravery, endurance and pure miracles are recounted with interviews and reenactments in this documentary series about survival against all odds. From Netflix!

This show came as a recommendation to me from my sister in law who I am pretty sure watches as much Netflix as I do. I think between the two of us we will watch everything on there by this Wednesday. We were talking about something on Netflix and she told me about this show that had an episode where a woman who falls and breaks her pelvis while running in a canyon. She is stranded for days while her dog stays by her side. My sister in law got all teary eyed just telling me about it and I cried a little bit watching it. I am not afraid to admit that I cried, I cry a lot. Boom.

Each episode tells the story and does recreations. The recreations are pretty good too. Sometimes they are a little cheesy or bad looking but this show does okay. There are stories about getting stuck at ocean, in the woods, in blizzards, on rivers, and everything in between. They cover it all. It is one of those shows where while you are watching it you are just thinking about what you would do in the same situation. I am pretty sure I would have died in most of them. Especially in the ones where people get lost at sea. I am pretty scared of the ocean and almost everything in it. Not sharks so much but, everything else. Fish, parasites, jelly fish, and so much more. Also, I burn easily.

I am going to talk a bit about me and not so much about Netflix for a little bit. People make fun of me because I carry a large and somewhat heavy bag at all times. I like having certain items with me when I go out. Somethings are the obvious items you would expect to find in a girls purse; wallet, keys, chap stick, and tampons. I also like to have some items to entertain me; book, mp3 players/ear buds, phone, Kindle Fire, and my moleskin sketch pad. Now, the next items are the thing that would keep me alive or at least give me better chances of living in these terrible situations. Swiss Army knife, little flashlight, mirror, bottle of water, gum and candy, tissues, paper and pen, little scissors, tweezers, and a lighter. 

That is just what I carry with me on an average day. If I were to ever go on a hike or anywhere I would prepare to the extreme. I find with this show people are in trouble because of a few things. One, they don't bring a cell phone with them. Two, they don't bring any or enough supplies. Not this girl.

So, watch an episode or two and think about what you would do if you were stuck in a blizzard or swept out to sea on a tiny rowboat. Netflix gave it 4 stars and I also give it 4 large bags filled with life saving items.

Bear Nation

2010    NR   1hr 17m

This intriguing documentary profiles gay men known as Bears -- often thickset and hirsute homosexual males who revel in their masculinity -- as they break stereotypes and search for love, friendship and acceptance in America and Britain. More here!

I was browsing through the movies with nothing in particular that I wanted to watch and this movie poster and title caught my eye. I saw the words "From the makers of Small Town Gay Bar" and I knew I wanted to watch it. Being a fan of Kevin Smith and his podcast, SModcast, I was familiar with his friend that he has on his show, Malcolm Ingram. Malcolm is one of his close friends and often comes on his podcast and freely talks about being a Bear and being gay. He is very funny and I really like listening to the 2 of them talk. They are just the funniest. Malcolm has directed 3 movies. The last 2 pertaining to being gay.

I watched Small Town Gay Bar quite some time ago here on Netflix and it was great. (I really recommend you give it a watch) I really enjoy movies where I can learn something about another lifestyle or learn about other people. Bear Nation taught me a bit about the Bear community withing the gay community. All the interviews were interesting and heartfelt. Just like any group of people that have an interest, quality, or aspect that make them different there is something to be learned. Just like any other niche there are many details, rules, and dynamics. There are Bears, large hairy gay men. And there are people who are attracted to these men and their type in particular. It sounds so cut and dry but there is much more to it. There are different types of bears and differing opinions.

The movies shows you different Bears in their home towns and also at conventions. I think conventions are the best things ever for being around like minded people who enjoy what you do and spending time together. It was great seeing the hotels that they were staying at just bursting with large hairy guys. Not only are they able to attend cons but there is a thriving presence on line. It is nice to have a place that you can go on line even if you don't have any close or local people that you can meet with. 

I don't want to give too much away so I won't say anymore so you can really enjoy the movie. it is really short so it is an easy watch and they keep it pretty light hearted. Netflix gave it 3.2 stars and I give it 4 big, hairy, gay men.

Addams Family Values

1993      PG-13     1hr 34m

In director Barry Sonnefeld's Oscar-nominated black comedy, siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston). Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack), launches her plan to add Fester (Christopher Lloyd) to her collection of dead husbands... More at Netflix! 

They say "guilty" in a tiny voice pretending to be the baby talking. We use it often in our conversations. It is weird how a movie from almost 20 years ago stuck with me

The Addams Family movies are so great. This is the 2nd of them and I think my favorite. The story of Fester and the nanny is great and I love the kids, Wednesday and Pugsley, being at summer camp. I went to summer camp for quite a few years so I loved all the camp humor. To be honest though, all the humor in this movie is great. I laughed so much.

My husband and I do a lot of quoting of movies and shows and there are quite a few from this one. My favorite is when the 2 kids are going to behead the baby.

"Death! Death to the enemies of the people of the republic."
Hoorah!
Justice is served.
Bring forward the evil one.
You have betrayed the people of France.
You are evil incarnate.
How do you plead?

Guilty.

They say "guilty" in a tiny voice pretending to be the baby talking. We use it often in our conversations.

 It is weird how a movie from almost 20 years ago stuck with me so much. I kind of wish they would 

make another movie. I know it would be all new actors and that would be sad but it could still be good. 

Right?

Well, Netflix gave it 3.5 stars and I give it 5 Things. 

Hostel: Part III

2011      UR    1hr 27m

In this installment in the popular horror franchise, a bachelor party in Las Vegas turns into a hellish bloodbath for all involved. As the groom and his friends try to escape their sadistic tormentor, they're subjected to a multitude of horrors.  More at Netflix!

I love it when there is a successful scary/horror movie and it does really well so they make a sequel, and then another, and another, and another, and so on. The more movies the "better" they get with each one. Hellraiser is a perfect example. This 3rd movie is just what I like. It follows the formula of the first Hostel movie, but it is just in Las Vegas instead of Europe. A group of friends get caught up in the game of rich people loving murder. 

The thing that makes this movie different is the murdering. It is not like the first movie where rich people are murdering people for fun. This time, it is a gambling game. Rich people make bets on how people will react with they are tortured. Because it's in Vegas! Get it? Ehhhhhh? Clever?

I don't want to give too much away but the people in this movie die in some very interesting ways. One fella gets his face cut off, another has many crossbow bolts shot into him, and my favorite. A girl gets tied down, sprayed with some soft of liquid, has bugs dumped on her, and then they all run into her mouth and I guess choke her to death. 

Netflix gave this movie 3.3 Stars and I give it 3 dead Las Vegas strippers.

Louie

2010-2011       TV-MA     2 Seasons

Written and directed by comic Louis C.K. -- who plays a fictionalized version of himself -- this FX series eschews sitcom structure for a loose format that lets single dad Louie be his irascible self -- through vignettes, club performances and more. More at Netflix!

Louie is so funny. I watched his stand up special a bit back and I guess that put me in the mood for more Louie so I watched his show and laughed so much. If you haven't seen his stand up or show you have to watch them. He is so funny. He is so blunt and has no problem with saying things that other people might not be brave enough to say. He often says horrible things about his children and it is the greatest. I love it. 

I really hope his life is not exactly like it is depicted on his show. Because if so, it is depressing. There are so many awkward moments, angry people, and terrible situations. I just want to hug him and try to make his life better. In one episode he and his two daughters are driving to meet a 97 year old family member to talk with her and hear stories. The whole drive there his daughters complain and then they get there and Great Aunt Ellen is racist and then dies within 3 minutes. Fun.

Netflix gives Louie 4.3 stars and I give it 5 bags of dicks.

Darkon

2006        NR       1hr 30m

Ordinary folks trade in their street clothes for medieval costumes, faux weaponry and full-contact battles in Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer's documentary about Darkon, a group that acts out fantasy war games based on complex rules and customs. Neel and Meyer capture the drama as padded swords clash, armies advance and a ruler crosses the line, while off the battlefield, participants open up about what keeps them coming back for more. More at Netflix!

Since I watched The Wild Hunt Netflix has been suggesting Live Role Playing movies and lots and lots of documentaries. Among the new movies I saw Darkon. The plot sounded really interesting so I fired it up. Darkon is all documentary and not like The Wild Hunt. It follows several people who Larp as a hobby and really love it. I find many, if not all, LARP to feel like more and lead a different life from their normal life. I can understand that. Almost everyone's life is pretty boring and sometimes I wish something exciting would happen. Pretending to be a fighter, mage, elf, or orc sounds like a good time to take your mind off things.

Even though I really enjoyed the movie and enjoyed The Wild Hunt I kind of wish I could watch a funny and happier movie that was about role playing. Both of these movies, and especially Darkon, are kind of sad. They make these people look a bit depressing and sad. I am sure there are lots of people who role play and are happy. I am happy and want to RP.  I find that "nerds" and dorky people are often shown as sad and pitiful people with poor social skills. Oh well. 

Netflix gave this movie 3.3 stars and I give it 4 foam swords.

South Park Season 15

21 m        2012     TV-MA

This crass animated series started as a potty-mouthed response to sitcoms that portrayed children as angelic figures, but evolved into one of television's most effective satires, joyfully skewering cultural trends, celebrities and political figures.

Kyle is intimately involved in the development of a revolutionary new product called HumancentiPad. Info from Netflix!

The other night I wanted something super fast to watch and en episode of South Park was just the perfect thing. They are quick, easy, and funny as all heck. the 15th season is now on Netflix so I started 15-1,  The HumancentiPad. Genius. I loved the Human Centipede movie so that, plus South Park, makes for a fun time. Like all of their other episodes it was perfect. Matt and Trey have such a great sense of humor and such a gift for clever writing. I saw the mini movie, 6 Days to Air, and it was made while they were working on this particular episode. It was neat to see the episode that they talk about. It came out well and all their hard work was worth it.

All I can say about this episode and season 15 is watch it. So funny. 5 Profane Stars.

Thor

2011          1hr 54m         PG-13

In this Marvel Comics-inspired action flick, thunder god Thor finds himself banished by his father, Odin, and forced to live among humans on Earth to learn humility. Can Thor regain his powers and return home? Info from Netflix!

I am a big nerd and I love nerd type things. Anime, comic books, D&D..... the whole lot. Comic book movies are something that I like but there is always a cautiousness when it comes to watching them. I hope they are good but I don't get my hopes up too much. Thor was a pleasant surprise. I watched it for the first time months ago and really enjoyed it. I found Thor to be very charismatic and Loki to be the cutest. I think it is his smile. It is so nice. 

This time this weekend when I watched it for the second time I still enjoyed it but not nearly as much. It kind of had a hard time keeping my attention. I found myself thinking about other things while watching it. The parts I found the most entertaining were the ones with Loki. I care about his part of the story. I am sure he will be my favorite pat of The Avengers. I am not sure why this watch through didn't hold my attention as it did the first time. I watch tons of movies and shows multiple times and I usually love them as much the 3rd time as I do the 1st. Thor just didn't. 

I bought all the actors as their respective characters except Natalie Portman. Perhaps it is because I can only see her as Natalie Portman and that is it. I couldn't buy her as a astrophysicist. 

Even though I didn't care for it the second time around I still think you should watch it if you haven't already. 

Netflix gave Thor 4 stars and I give it 4 Thor hammers. A perfect match.

Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe

2012           1hr 17m           NR

Funnyman Jim Gaffigan offers up his unique take on everything from Disney World to overweight whales in this live show from Washington, D.C. Other topics include McDonald's, indoor pools, slothfulness and having a fourth child. From Netflix!

I remember seeing Jim Gaffigan years ago before I really knew who he was or how funny he was. I loved him from the first 30 seconds of his show. He was super funny back then and he is just as funny today. I love his little voice that he does and the supposed thoughts of the audience. They are spot on and make his humor his own and stand out. 

I started this comedy special up on Saturday because my husband was jumping in the shower and was going to be busy for a little while. 20 seconds after I started it up I heard the same music in the bathroom. Turns out my husband had the same idea as me because he just stared it up as well with his Ipad in the bathroom. I matched mine up with his so when he got done with his shower we could watch it in the living room together without a hitch. 

This stand up performance was just as funny as his other ones. I laughed a lot and my husband laughed a lot as well. The only thing I didn't find super funny was all the humor about his kids. Since I don't have kids of my own or particularity like kids, I don't find humor about kids and raising them great. But, since Jim Gaffigan is so funny and I like his sense of humor he made it funny.

Netflix gave Mr. Universe 4.3 stars and I give it 5 cute funny kittens.

Jackass 2.5 and Jackass 3

2007   1hr 4m   NR                        2010  1hr 39m   UR

Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the entire Jackass crew return with even more inappropriate and reckless stunts, pranks and mischief in this film that combines extra scenes from Jackass 2 with behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews. Confronting dangerous animals such as alligators and snakes, fighting one another, and embarrassing Bam's dad are just a few of the crazy high jinks in store. Info from Netflix!

Johnny Knoxville -- the original Jackass himself -- returns after a long hiatus and subjects himself to all-new stunts involving wild animals, dangerous heights and other perils guaranteed to do him bodily harm. "Jackass" regulars Bam Margera and Steve-O also endure their share of punishment in this collection of stomach-churning, don't-ever-try-these-at-home acrobatics that time and again blur the line between hilarious and tasteless. Info from Netflix!

My husband and I watched these two movies back to back. We were in a mood to watch these movies and these are the only 2 on Netflix so we watched them happily. I think I have seen these movies over 9 times. I can watch them over and over. Watching these guys doing stupid stunts, getting hurt, and being all round funny is the best. I don't go to the theater often (2 times a year) but I went to see the 2nd and 3rd ones at the cinema. 

As mean as it sounds I love watching Danger Ehren getting hurt. I don't know. I know it is horrible but I can't help it. He looks so funny and says the funniest things. He just kills me. I love the bit where he gets kicked by a donkey. 

All of the  Jackass guys are super funny and make me laugh so much. Johnny Knoxville is cute and I love it when he gets done up like an old man and causes problems. Bam puts so many things up his butt just to get a laugh. Steve-o has the best laugh and his gag reflex makes me laugh. That man can't not vomit. Wee Man is always up for anything and I love when he hides in small places and scares people. Preston is such a good sport. He lets those guys shoot him, paint him, and keeps a smile on his face. Ryan has the best beard, plain and simple. Chris Pontius seems like he is having the time of his life all the time. Dave England is a professional shitter and uses his gift to make people laugh.

If you like to laugh watch these movies. Netflix gave these movies 3.9 and 3.4 stars and I give both of them 5 poo covered funny stars.

Wet Hot American Summer

2001              1hr 36m               R

 It's the last day of summer for Camp Firewood's staff and patrons, and everyone wants a final shot at some action. For Beth (Janeane Garofalo), that means getting it on with nerdy astrophysicist Henry (David Hyde Pierce). Ditto for the lovelorn Coop (Michael Showalter), who'd like nothing better than to lip-lock with fellow counselor Katie (Marguerite Moreau). Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon and Elizabeth Banks co-star in this spoof on summer-camp camp. Info from Netflix!

This movie has so many funny people in it. It has been years since I saw it for the first time I don't remember all these people being in it. I think I saw it before I knew of all of them. This time around I think I was laughing constantly. This movie is so ridiculous and the humor is so for me. I think a good example of  the humor is when the counselors go into town for an hour. They get something to eat, get some beer, buy crack, get addicted to drugs, end up getting strung out and passing out in a crack house; and then they go back to camp like nothing happened.

Being a person who went to summer camp many years in row as a camper and then as a counselor I really enjoy certain jokes. There is a kid who hasn't taken a shower one time during camp it really true. There is always one, if not more than one.

Just watch it. Netflix gave it 3.6 stars and I give it 5 happy campers.

The Wild Hunt

2009              1hr 35m             NR

The line between fantasy and reality quickly merges in this psychological drama set within the elaborate mini-world of a role-playing game - based on an ancient legend - that's being staged in Quebec by a large cast of costumed enthusiasts. Info from Netflix!

This was just a random movie that I watched because I liked the look of the cover and when I saw the synopsis I saw it was about LARPing. Great! Being a super nerdy girl (I love video games, anime, D&D, and cosplaying) I thought I would give this movie a try. The movie starts as if it is a serious fantasy movie. A king and one of his subjects are quarreling and soon it comes down to a sword fight. It takes a light hearted turn when they start hitting each other with foam swords. 

I thought it was going to be a funny movie, it does have humor, but it is not just a funny movie. It is one of those catch all movies with a little bit of everything. The story follows a love triangle, a loving big brother, and a large group of LARP friends. This movie made me want to try a weekend of LARP. It looks fun. The outfits, fun stories, and  excitement. The last part of the movie takes a drastic and for me, unexpected turn. 

I highly suggest checking this movie out. Whether you are into LARP or just like a good story, watch it. Netflix gives it 3.3 stars and I give it 5 scary antler bone heads.

What I Watched on Netflix Podcast Coming!

Yes! It is happening. I tried to make this happen quite a while ago but it didn't happen for reasons. Now, it is in the works. I will start recording next week and hopefully release it within the next few weeks. It might take a little time to figure out how to actually make the podcast available, but I can do it. 

The first podcast will most likely just be me but then..... I will have guests. Friends and family who I think will entertain. My husband, sister in law, and a couple of friends who are very funny and will make for interesting shows. Just a warning, when my sister in law comes on the show be prepared for lots of penis jokes. They will be plenty.

Now you are warned. I will post more as the podcast comes along. Hopefully there are no problems or difficulties publishing it.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

2011          1hr 39m           R

Soon after moving in with her father and his new girlfriend, young Sally discovers she isn't alone in the house: strange creatures live there -- and they might not be as friendly as Sally thinks. Guillermo del Toro co-writes this horror film. Info from Netflix!

This was another random movie that just watched because I like the cover of the movie. Within 30 seconds I knew this movie was directed by Guillermo del Toro. I didn't see his name on the cover because I was not paying too much attention. But, his style of direction is so recognizable. It is just so him. I saw Pan's Labyrinth when it came out and I just loved it. It was dark but whimsical. Kind of like Tim Burton but I like del Toro's style much more. Pan's Labyrinth made me a fan of him. I watched The Orphanage and just kind of liked it. I wanted to like it more but just couldn't. Anywhoo...

If I had seen this movie when I was a little girl I would have loved it beyond belief. I have a soft spot for movies where people move into a new house and there is something going on and they uncover it through exploration and luck. I think I like it because I want to move into a big house and have a mystery surrounding it. Nothing terrible, just something unknown. Secret rooms and passageways, skeleton keys, and attics with dusty old treasures.

Del Toro has a knack at making scary and interesting monsters and the ones in this movie are perfect. The drawings of the monsters are even scarier than the monsters themselves. I kind of wish they had shown the drawings before the monsters. It would have made them even creepier. Even though the little monsters are super scary I didn't think about them that evening when I went to bed. I have a habit of thinking about scary things when I go to bed. I don't get scared like a little kid and then can't sleep but I do get nervous. Not with this movie though, I think it just didn't pop into my mind while falling asleep. Paranormal Activity though, that is a different story. 

The ending was good, I kind of wish it had ended a bit differently though. As a child I would see it differently but now that I am older I see it from a different point of view. I tend to put myself into the roles when I watch movies. This is why I cry a lot when I watch movies and shows, and even when I read books.

Netflix game this movie 3.4 Stars and I give it 5 Scary Monsters.

Boy Wonder

2010             1hr 36m             R

Years after witnessing his mother's brutal murder, withdrawn Sean Donovan develops a dark alter ego and starts dispensing some vigilante justice. But soon a dedicated cop picks up his trail, and Sean's twisted crusade begins to implode. Info from Netflix!

I am going to start by saying to watch this movie. You will like it. I watched this movie because I liked the look of the cover and the name. That is it. I didn't even look at the synopsis. I love the cover for the movie. His piercing eyes and black painted cheeks peeking out from under his hood make him look so dark and cool. 

The name of the movie and the synopsis make it sound a bit like a normal super hero movie but it is far from it. There is a bit of ass kicking an it pretty awesome. I could have used a bit more dolling out of the justice. 

While watching the movie I knew I knew his face from somewhere but I could not place it so I looked him up. Apparently, I know him from several places. He was in Lost, The Unit, and Zoey 101. Where most people might recognize him is from True Blood as Tolliver Humphries. He was very good in this movie and fell into the role easily.  He was very believable. The end of the movie was great and does not disappoint.

Netflix gave this movie 3.8 stars and I give it 4 super heroes.

The Addams Family

1991           1hr 39m          PG-13

Stepping out of the pages of Charles Addams' cartoons and the 1960s television series, this big-screen version of the beloved, macabre family centers on con artists out to swindle the Addamses by introducing a bogus Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) into their home. Barry Sonnenfeld directs the tailor-made cast, which includes Anjelica Huston as Morticia, Raul Julia as Gomez and Christina Ricci as scene-stealing daughter Wednesday. Info from Netflix!

When I spotted this movie on Netflix I got really excited and knew I need to watch it ASAP. I haven't seen this movie since the early 90's and I hoped that it was as good as I remembered it being. I have seen the 2nd one many times and in recent years and love that one, so I hoped that the first held up. Well, it did. It was so funny, perhaps even funnier. I was only 8 when this movie came out so much of the humor and language went way over my head. I caught all the stuff I missed or didn't understand as a kid and really like it. 

The movie does show its age a little. Thing looks a little strange around the wrist area.  You can see where the CG is. It looks a little smudgy. Other than little things like that it is fine though. The humor is really great. I laughed quite a bit. The movie is full of quick little jokes that I saw coming and I wanted it and it happened and I was happy that it did.

Watch it. Netflix game it 3.5 Stars and I give it 5 Happy Spiders.

Hannibal

2001             2hr 11m            R

Anthony Hopkins returns as serial killer Hannibal Lecter -- one of the great villains in screen history -- in this riveting sequel that finds his only surviving victim trying to draw Lecter out of hiding by using FBI agent Clarice Starling as bait. Info from Netflix.

The Hannibal movies are all good movies to me. The original is the best of course and the others are nice additions. Hannibal has always been a likeable bad guy to me. He has a lot of charisma. Even though he is a murderer and a cruel person, I can't help but to like him. Anyone else? Or am I just a big weirdy-beardy? 

I am fine with Clarice not being played by Jodi Foster but I kind of wish that they had gotten her. It is just a little weird when actors switch in and out. The continuity gets a little messed up. But, I like Julianne Moore so no big deal. Anthony Hopkins will forever be Hannibal Lecter to me no matter what movie he is in. I know that is not what an actor wants but I can't help it. The original movie stuck with me and and he was so weird and scary. I love it.

Netflix game it 3.6 Stars and I give it 4 Hearts.

Not Another Teen Movie

2001          1hr 28m           R

 

On a bet, a gridiron hero at John Hughes High School sets out to turn a bespectacled plain Jane into a beautiful prom queen in this outrageous parody that ruthlessly lampoons popular teen movies of all stripes. Info from Netflix!

I haven't seen one of the spoof movies from the early 2000's in some time so I thought I would watch one of the funny ones today. It was new on Netflix and was perfect for my mood. It was really funny, just like I remember. It was strange seeing some actors that I didn't know of back then and now to see them so young. Ted Mosby of How I Met Your Mother and the main character is Lexi from Grey's Anatomy. I spent half the movie trying to place her and finally I just looked her up.

The humor was really enjoyable and I laughed quite a bit. Being a teen and young adult when all the teen movies were coming out I really enjoyed this movie making fun of them. I like a movie that doesn't take its self seriously. If you haven't seen this movie, watch it. It makes fun of all teenagers and their movies. What is not to like about that?

Netflix gives it 3.3 and I give it 4. 4 puppies.

DC Cupcakes

 2010         1 Season          TV-PG

Sophie and Katherine face the challenges of a booming cupcake business. With feuding staff, a new location and floods of customers, they must increase output without compromising the taste and quality that made them famous. Info from Netflix! 

I have only watched a few episodes of this show so I am not an expert so when I say these things please don't take them to be gospel. I don't really like it. I thought I would love it, why wouldn't I? It has cupcakes. Isn't that enough? But alas, no.

It feels very scripted.

The "drama" is ridiculous.

I don't care about these people.

There you go. This is it since there is nothing very remarkable about the show.

Netflix gave it 3.7 Stars and I give it a stinky face.

 

A Clockwork Orange

1971          R           2hr 16m

In this Stanley Kubrick classic based on Anthony Burgess's novel, teenage miscreant Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) wanders aimlessly amid a bleak, futuristic urban landscape, drinking drugged milk and listening to Beethoven with his fellow "droogs." But he also spends his time stealing, raping and beating innocent people in nihilistic orgies of violence, all in an attempt to get his nightly kicks.

Info from Netflix! 

I feel like I should have watched this years ago just because it is a classic movie. I did the same thing with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I just saw it last year. I kind of feel the same way about both movies. Visually, it is lovely. Everything else, meh. I feel like there is something wrong with me because I am not seeing what everyone else is seeing. I by no means am a movie snob or pretend to be one. I don't pick apart movies and try to find hidden meanings and what not so I tend to not really enjoy movies that need that. 

I loved the look of the movie and I loved the sound. The cadence of people talking and the way they spoke with each other was fun and interesting. The color, sets, and costumes were great. I think the thing that didn't really catch me was the story for the 2nd half of the movie. I enjoyed the first half following Alex around from the street to the jail and then back out again. Once he stumbles back to HOME is where it kind of loses me. 

All in all I am happy that I finally watched it but I am not sure if I will watch it again any time soon. Perhaps this is one of those movies where I don't like it at first but then I see it again down the road and I love it. It has happened and it will happen again. Netflix gave this 3.7 Stars and I give it 3 Stars.

Cruel Intentions

1999            R              1h 37m

Quenching a thirst for dangerous games, promiscuous Kathryn Merteuil challenges her stepbrother to deflower their headmaster's daughter before summer ends. If he succeeds, he gets to bed Kathryn. If he fails, she'll win his most prized possession. Info from Netflix!

This s not the first time I have watched Cruel Intentions and it is not the last either. I believe I first saw this movie on HBO or Showtime when it came out around 1999/2000. I loved it. I loved it so much I bought the DVD so I could watch it whenever I wanted to, and I watched it a lot. Ryan Phillippe is super cute and pulls off his character very well. I believe him to be a smart, selfish, cruel, womanizing, and lying guy. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Reese Witherspoon look so young in it which is strange because when I was young they looked so old to me. It makes sense but it just feels weird. Time has flown by. 

It feels very late 90's with the fashion, style, hair styles, and music and I love it. The movie held up very well and I enjoyed it just as much today as I did 10 years ago. 

Netflix gave the movie 3.6 stars and I give it 5 stars. Yea!

Hellraiser: Hellworld

2005               R              1hr 35m

In this eighth installment of Clive Barker's film franchise, a group of Internet enthusiasts get sucked into a video game and soon score an invite to an exclusive and mysterious gathering, where the lines between cyberlife and reality are blurred. But when the soiree starts, the computer whizzes realize their host is none other than the maniacal Pinhead (Doug Bradley). And unfortunately for them, he knows how to throw a killer party. Info from Netflix!

I  LOVE the Hellraiser movies. All of them. No matter the budget, actors, story, or year it came out. I just love them. Even if I know it isn't the best movie and other people might not like it. I think we all have movies like that though. Something you love and perhaps people don't understand why. I love that they keep making them. They always have very different stories and it is always fresh. 

This Hellrasier is one of my favorites. The cenobites are not in the movie all that often but they do makes a few appearances and get who they want in the end. I never really feel bad for any of the people who get themselves into these situations. Most of the time they kind of deserve what they have coming. The one thing that they didn't have in this movie was the chains flying out of the walls and pulling at people. Something about that is so classic Hellraiser and it was missed. This is one of the best recent Hellraiser movies and I think you might want to give it w view.

Netflix gave it 3.2 stars and I give it 5 stars.

The Whitest Kids U' Know

2011                 TV-MA             Season 5

 Darren Trumeter, Sam Brown, Trevor Moore, Zach Cregger and Timmy Williams bring the laughs with parodies and recurring characters in this sketch comedy show. Characters include Abraham Lincoln and Satan; skits touch on history, religion and more. In the fifth and final season of their irreverent sketch comedy show, Zach, Trevor and the rest of the Whitest Kids U' Know troupe aim to go out on a high note with skits such as the Zombie Press Conference, Herpes Commercial and Little Hitler. Info from Netflix.

To start, all I have to say is that these guys are FUNNY. I found them on YouTube when I was looking for funny sketch comedy groups. I had watched all the Olde English stuff and wanted more and I found it in The Whitest Kids U' Know. There is a sketch called Race War and I knew they were going to be good.

I watched seasons 1-4 on Netflix a while ago so when season 5 was up I hopped right in. Each episode has several sketches and then a story that spans the whole season. When I watch funny movies and tv shows by myself I tend not to laugh out loud as much as when I am with a person, but I laugh quite often at these guys.

Through out the season there is a mini movie style sketch called The Civil War on Drugs. Oh my goodness. There were parts of this where I was laughing so hard I could not breathe. I don't want to give anything away but I am just going to say, Pony Express. The best part by far and away. Here is the beginning of The Civil War on Drugs.

 5 Stars! Yea!

Satisfaction

2007-2009                   NR                           3 Seasons

Putting a human face on an age-old profession, this series centers on the lives of five distinctly lovely ladies who work at an upscale urban brothel. Key to the drama is the woman pulling all the strings, the manipulative brothel manager. Info from Netflix!

Breezing threw shows is one of the things that I do on Netflix. When I make jewelry in the living room I just plow threw seasons and shows like it is nothing. As much as I love the movies on it I really love the shows. Finding new and awesome shows is one of my main goals. This is my second time watching Satisfaction. I am a big "re everything-er". I reread, re-watch, re-listen, everything. I just like to.

I really enjoy Satisfaction because of the variety of people and scenarios. Watching shows that have their core around Sex are interesting to me. Whether it be a documentary or a show it is really interesting to learn about different fetishes and turn-ons for people. Different strokes for different folks and all that. 

The show focuses on an Australian brothel, 232 is the name, and a selection of its workers and clients. Most everyone is likeable and you hope the best for them through their troubles. Even though I am not a fan of girly shows and things like that this show really captures me. It is far from the Desperate housewives formula and far fetched normalcy. "Oh no! I killed someone and my son is a drunk and my husband is having an affair and our house is burning down and my neighbor is black mailing me." Desperate housewives tries to make "normal" life exciting and it just feels forced and ridiculous.

My favorite girl is Nat, the daughter of the owner of 232. She works in the brothel but not as a sex worker but as more of a manager and coordinator. She starts as a tiny part of the show but she then becomes a more prevalent part of the show. 

4.5 Stars!